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Science Web Resources from PBS
Grades PreK-2
Curious GeorgeAs preschoolers follow George on his on-air and online adventures, they are introduced to key concepts in science and engineering.
It's a Big Big World
This program and site introduce young children to characters who are excited about science, who look for answers to the scientific puzzles they encounter, and who follow the steps and methods of scientific investigation.
Jay Jay the Jet Plane
Each episode includes science and nature moments, which children and caregivers can explore further through fun online activities.
Zoboomafoo
This program and site introduce preschool and young school-age children to animals and their habitats around the world.
Grades 3-5
Backyard JungleThis Web site contains information and activities to get kids excited about exploring nature, both in their own backyards and across the country.
Cyberchase
The Super Cyberchase Science theme page highlights resources that promote math and science connections. The brand new Inventor’s Workshop game introduces students to basic principles of physics and engineering.
Dragonfly TV
This program provides children with opportunities to explore science and to share the excitement of scientific discovery. The Web site includes a wealth of games, activities, and streaming video.
EekoWorld
This site teaches children about environmental science and includes two extensive interactive games as well as lesson plans for grades K-4.
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
This reality series for kids presents a variety of challenges that participants must solve collaboratively using their science know-how. The site offers fun games that test and expand users’ science knowledge.
Kratt's Creatures
This brand new site from the creators of Zoboomafoo features an immersive game that introduces older children to creatures and their habitats.
ZOOM
This program and site promote activity-based learning about science and engineering. The site offers a wide variety of games and activities to enhance children’s knowledge and enthusiasm about science.
Grades 6-12
Design SquadThis program and site, designed specifically for teens, use a reality competition format to build excitement about engineering. Journey to Planet Earth
This program explores the fragile relationship between people and the world they inhabit. The newly redesigned site features teacher’s guides for each episode, including streaming video clips.
Nature
This site contains a wide variety of teacher’s guides, lesson plans, interactive activities, video clips and more to help teachers and students explore the wonders of the natural world.
NOVA · NOVA scienceNOW
These programs and sites introduce students to diverse scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, earth science, and more. The sites include teacher’s guides, lesson plans, activities and online video. Teachers can also sign up to receive an e-newsletter from NOVA with information about upcoming on-air and online resources.
Secrets of the Dead
This program and site introduce students to topics in chemistry, forensics, physical sciences and life sciences through the investigation of age-old mysteries. Many of the lesson plans are enhanced with streaming video and interactive activities.
Professional Development
Media Infusion- April 2007: "Visual Media in the Science Classroom," with Anthony Augustin