Science – The Mommies Reviews

I missed sharing a Homeschooling Resource for Tuesday for Science but I do have a Recommended Website: for you to check out next week or even next year when your looking for Science Resources.

SciJinks: What’s a Solstice

Age Range: 8-13 (Grades 3-8, with parental supervision) The Winter Solstice will soon be here (for those in the Northern Hemisphere of planet Earth).

It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The winter solstice is celebrated by various cultures and religions worldwide. But what exactly is a solstice?

At this NASA-sponsored website, scientists provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the solstice complete with illustrations and photographs. This presentation includes information about:

The Equator
Earth’s Axis of Rotation
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Antarctic Circle
Spring and Autumnal Equinox

When you’re through exploring the solstice page, use the menu to access mini-lessons and games that teach about:

Weather
Hurricanes and Storms
Clouds, Water, and Ice
Tides and Oceans
Atmosphere
Seasons

And more!

Recommended Website: Monterey Bay Aquarium

Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision) Check out all the webcams at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and learn about ocean science!

Some of the cams are only live during certain hours, but there are recordings if you are viewing them after hours. The choices are:

Aviary Cam
Coral Reef Cam
Jelly Cam
Kelp Forest Cam
Penguin Cam
Sea Otter Cam
Shark Cam
and more

When you are finished seeing all the marine animals, learn more using the “Education” link from the left sidebar. Click on “Curriculum” under “Classroom Resources” – you can choose grade level or exhibit. There will be a focus question, overview, objectives, background for the topic you are interested in, then a materials list, procedure, and more.

Be sure to check out the Games & Activities as well including: