It’s Tuesday, May 28, 2019, time for a Homeschooling Resource today I ‘m here to share Science Resources with you and I’ve put together Recommended Websites for you to visit:
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision) This non-profit foundation’s website provides free science project ideas, instructions, explanations, and assistance “for serious students” to build their literacy in science and technology in the 21st century.
You’ll find free projects and activities in all areas of science including:
- Physical Science
- Life Science
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Math & Computer Science
- Engineering
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
You’ll even find science projects that cover cooking, food, music, photography, videos, computer games, and sports.
Science Buddies aims to reduce the hassle of hands-on scientific investigations while encouraging fun, intellectually-stimulating and cutting-edge science education. When you get to the site you’ll see a menu that includes:
- Science Projects – Over 1,200 scientist-outlined projects in 30 different fields of science and engineering. Plus you can use the “Topic Selection Wizard” to find a project that matches your student’s unique interests!
- Project Guides – Not sure how to proceed? This section includes step-by-step guidance about the scientific method, research, constructing and testing a hypothesis, analyzing data, drawing a conclusion, and communicating results.
- Ask an Expert – Get online advice in a forum with scientists and engineers.
- Science Careers – Discover how the science in a student’s project is used in real-world careers.
- Teachers/Parents/Students – Find resources, enrichment tools, and tips for success.
This is an amazing resource for science discovery and exploration. Bookmark it to return often.
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The Physics of Baseball
Age Range: 11 and up (Grades 6 and up; children with parental supervision) This website was created by a retired high school physics teacher with a passion for baseball. At his website, he offers many free activities, lessons, and video clips that teach the physics of baseball.
When you get to the site, you can watch three video presentations/interviews that were broadcast on networks (PBS, etc.) including:
- The Physics of Baseball
- The Science of Home Runs
- Out of the Park – The Physics of Baseball (includes a link to a Teacher’s Guide)
Then, continue the learning with the free, downloadable links to activities/worksheets (pdf) that explore the physics of baseball including:
- Anatomy of a Homer
- Anatomy of a Pitch
You’ll also discover links to numerous free resources that further explore the physics of baseball.
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Eric Weisstein’s World of Scientific Biography
Age Range: 11-18 (Grades 6-12, with parental supervision) This website offers over 1,000 encyclopedia-style biographies of scientists along with illustrations.
When you get to the site, use the menu on the left side of the screen to search for a scientist by:
- Branch of Science – Search for a scientist by his/her field of study from Archaeology to Sociology.
- Gender/Minority Status – Women, African Americans, Asian Americans, etc. (Note: This section is woefully short on scientists of varying races and ethnicity. Fortunately, the FAQ section on this website tells you how to submit names for inclusion.)
- Nationality – Find scientists from many nations including the U.S., China, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Pakistan, and Russia.
- Prize Winners – Read the Bios of Scientists and Mathematicians who have been awarded prizes (i.e., The Nobel) for their work.
- Alphabetical Index – An A to Z list of all of the scientists and mathematicians whose biographies are archived on the website. Choose the letter, then click on any name, and a new page opens with the scientist’s picture (if available) and bio. References are provided as well.
As mentioned previously, there are over 1,000 entries and we only read about 10. Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the site to determine suitability of content.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
