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Grades K-4

 Life Science

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Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org

Give full detail on specific things concerning health for kids, teens, and parents. Allows the child to explore the human body and play games. It is a site that has many illustrations that will catch the attention of any individual.

Submitted on M D, Y by Elise Cruz, Student at the University Of Miami.

Kid's Planet
http://www.kidsplanet.org

Gives explanations on animals. There are many pictures and games that the child can work with.

Submitted on M D, Y by Elise Curz, Student at the University Of Miami.

Project Seahorse
http://www.seahorse.mcgill.ca

A wonderful site for "layered" exploration for k-graduate students. Very good links to other sites.

Submitted on M D, Y by Isabelle Warren, Professor at the Columbus State University.

Center for Global environmental education
http://cgee.hamline.edu/see/questions/dp_transformation/dp_trans_adapt_mimic.htm

Pictures and descriptions of various types of protective coloration in animals

Submitted on M D, Y by William E. Lay, Chairman - Natural Sciences at the Itawamba Community College.

turtles
http://octopus.gma.org?turtles?index.html

Activities about turtles for 2nd grade. Plus a variety of other resources and great information related to marine mammals.

Submitted on M D, Y by William E. Lay, Chairman - Natural Sciences at the Itawamba Community College.

Keystone Science Network
http://keystone.fi.edu/

The website gives standards and overviews of various topics for a range of learning age groups. This is a good resource for teachers who use science kits.

Submitted on M D, Y by Heather, Student at the Mercer University.

About Birding
http://birding.about.com/cs/kidsteachers/Index.html

An excellant web site for students, teachers, families and bird lovers to find interesting information and fun activities to do at school or at home.

Submitted on M D, Y by Carol Falco, Preservice Teacher at the Mercer University.

Hydroponics
http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/

Hydroponic lesson plans, frequently asked questions, pictures and hydroponics discussion forums.

Submitted on M D, Y by , at the .

  Life cycles of organisms - Add Website

Exploring Butterflies in Kindergarten
http://www.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us/Sps/Schools/Beal/Curriculum/butterfly/butterflies.html

This is a web-site that uses butterflies as an example of how organisms change over time. It's very east to navigate and and is visually stimulating for children. Great graphics and drawings of the metamorphosis process.

Submitted on M D, Y by Amy Phillips, student at the TAL 102 - University of Miami.

Cool Science for Curious Kids
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/butterfly/index.html

Fun activities for kids, as well as accurate science information and illustrations.

Submitted on M D, Y by Alison Shook, Student at the University Of Miami.

  Organisms and environments - Add Website

Animal Planet
http://www.animalplanet.com

Website presenting information on animals. The site contains current events, animal cams,fun and games and research information for students. There is also information on animals and their environments.

Submitted on M D, Y by Emily Feurring, Student at the University Of Miami.

South Dakota Nature Works
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwstsd.htm

wonderful, multifacited website for the study of organism/life science/adaptations

Submitted on M D, Y by Dave Hawkins, Prof. Math/technology at the Piedmont College.

lizards
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/lizards/lizards.html

All you need to know about lizards

Submitted on M D, Y by Albert Hayward, Professor at the University.

Neighborhoods
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html

This website is about different areas of Life Science. It is also age appropriate and includes hands-on activities for the students to do.

Submitted on M D, Y by Isel Romeu, Fourth Grade Inclusion Teacher at the Miami Dade County Public Schools.


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