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Kenneth E. Behring Hall of Mammals
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: Life SciencesThis interactive online exhibition addresses the questions of what makes a mammal, how mammals evolve, and where mammals live an...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Classroom Resources Search
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: English-Language ArtsSearch or browse standards-based classroom materials on this webpage from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Chandra: Interactive Games, Activities, and Quizzes
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 8Subjects: Science, Human Space ExplorationOnline children´s games, puzzles, images, and quizzes based on the Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA´s flagship mission for X-ray ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Astronomy Education Links and Resources
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12Subjects: Science, Human Space ExplorationEducational weblinks and resources relating to astrophysics. Sections include careers/internships, general education, K-8 educat...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0EarthComm Project - Curriculum
Grades: TK/K to 12Subjects: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Earth & Space Science, Physics, Inquiry & Problem Based Learning and 4 additional..This secondary-level educational program in Earth Sciences includes an extensive selection of student learning materials, teache...Views: 0Favorites: 0The Aurora: Inspiration for Art and Poetry Integration
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Visual Arts, Professional Development, Writing Strategies and 2 additional..This article lists seven art techniques and four poetry types that can be used to depict and describe the aurora.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Hands-On Science and Literacy Lessons About Weather and Climate
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Earth & Space Science, Professional Development and 5 additional..This article provides links to standards-based science and literacy lessons about weather, climate, polar climates, and climate ...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Lessons and Activities about Arctic Peoples
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Writing Strategies and 8 additional..This article highlights lessons and activities for elementary students about the people and cultures of the Arctic region.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Common Misconceptions About Fossils and the History of the Polar Regions
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, World History and 8 additional..This article describes common misconceptions held by elementary students about the history of the polar regions, fossils, and ge...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Learning About Fossils Through Hands-On Science and Literacy
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Life Sciences, Earth & Space Science, Evolution and Adaptation and 4 additional..This article highlights integrated science and literacy lessons that can be used to teach elementary students about fossils.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Integrating Science and Math: Weather and Data Analysis
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Measurement & Tools, Professional Development and 3 additional..This article discusses how the study of weather can meet the NCTM Data Analysis and Probability standard. Links to lessons for g...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0No Gloom, No Doom: Teaching About Climate Without Scaring Your Students: Podcast Episode 12
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Professional Development, Current Science and 2 additional..In this podcast, learn how to address climate misconceptions and avoid the fear of climate change by using activities that inspi...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Exploration Comes to Life with Orienteering, Geocaching
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, History-Social Science, Geography, Professional DevelopmentThis article provides an overview of orienteering and geocaching as well as suggestions for incorporating these activities into ...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0What's the Difference? Activities to Teach Paleontology and Archaeology
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Science and 7 additional..This article provides links to interactive web sites and lesson plans for teaching about paleontology, dinosaurs, and archaeolog...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Hands-on Science Activities for Your Polar Festival
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Our Solar System, Geography and 5 additional..This article provides links to hands-on science activities that could be used in an festival or informal learning event. Nationa...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Polar Festivals: Virtual Bookshelf
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Earth & Space Science, Our Solar System and 9 additional..This article features activity books and polar-themed children's literature for use in the elementary classroom.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Warm Blankets and Cold Breezes: Misconceptions about Heat and What to Do About Them
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Heat & Thermodynamics, Professional DevelopmentIn this podcast, learn about student misconceptions about heat and activities that target them.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Hands-on Science and Literacy Lessons About Birds
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Physics, Inquiry & Problem Based Learning, Professional Development and 9 additional..This article provides links to lessons and units about birds, bird characteristics, and penguins. Ideas for literacy integration...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0American Museum of Natural History Exhibit on Water and Additional Resources
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Nature & Method of Science, History of Science, Professional Development, Chemistry and 4 additional..This article highlights resources related to water from the American Museum of Natural History and at-home activities on ice and...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Jefferson Lab Hands-on Activities
Grades: 6 to 9Subjects: Science, Education, Child Development & Family Services, Professional DevelopmentThese are some of the hands-on activities used in Jefferson Lab's BEAMS program. In BEAMS, classes of 6th, 7th and 8th grade stu...Contributor: Fun Works . . . for Careers You Never Knew ExistedViews: 0Favorites: 0