Mary Kate Mancini

December 8th, 2016

Science Methods Long Range Assignment

1. Brainpop.com: Ive seen BrainPop used in my internships, as it covers all

subjects. Notably, this website provides content on Music, Art, and Health. It also
contains multiple science units. Examples of provided science units include cellular life
and genetics, energy, nature of the universe, and scientific inquiry. If I click the
Scientific Inquiry unit, a page is opened title How do we understand the world around
us? This page includes many topics to select related to the unit. Each topic includes a
movie, a quiz, games, concept mapping, and other activities.
2. Scholastic.com/magicschoolbus: This website utilizes the Magic School Bus
series to provide an engaging environment for students. It lists the books and television
programs from this series, but also has interactive pieces to it. Students may play games,
take quizzes, look at science experiments, or read news related to science. For teachers
and parents, the website provides classroom activities and a virtual tour that could be
incorporated in the classroom. One feature I like is the themes page. On this page, you
may select as many of your favorite themes and corresponding media. I selected the
five senses, life science, machines & buildings, physical science, plants & ecology, and
the human body. For content type, I selected activities, classroom activities, games,
interactive, science kits, and television episodes. When I press go, I am brought to a page
of results sorted by themes and content type.
3. pbs.org/shows/?genre=science_and_nature: This website contains science
programs presented by PBS for students of all ages. Programs from the NOVA series are
probably best for high school or college students, but Curious Crew would be appropriate
for elementary students! On this website, you can also search by title to find a specific

program quicker. I like that there is a program on STEM, but this would probably be
presented to students at the college level like us.
4. Edheads.org: Edheads is a website where students can play science and math
games that foster critical thinking. These activities meet state standards. Websites such as
these have ignited a love for STEM in students. Notably, while most of this website
requires an account, some games are still accessible without one. I immediately became
nostalgic when I saw that this is the website that allows students to perform a virtual hip
resurfacing surgery! I loved this game in elementary school!
5. Kids.gov: This website has features for kids (grades K-5), teens (grades 6-8),
parents, and teachers. It has content related to common academic concepts as well as jobs
& careers, money, online safety, and exercise. Students may learn stuff by watching a
movie or playing games. Science games for kids are categorized into animals, energy,
earth, and space. I selected the NASA Space Place game that brought me to NASAs
website. This page has several games for different aspects of our solar system and
universe. I clicked the sun page and was presented the question Why does the sun
burn us?
6. Billnye.com: This page of Bill Nyes website is definitely aimed for teachers,
considering its titled Educational Resources It includes home demos, an episode guide,
printables, and solving for X. Out of curiosity I looked into this X page, and was
brought to a math program created by Bill Nye! This program is presented on two DVDs
and addresses math concepts such as exponents, variables, and balancing equations.
7. Kids.nationalgeographic.com: This program presented by National Geographic
is aimed towards students. Students may vote on polls or photos and read jokes, but also
investigate science topics. On the front page, students may chose to look into types of
animals such as fish or mammals. I opened the Dinosaurs & Prehistoric page, which

provides a little summary blurb about dinosaurs and what scientists do with them. If you
scroll down, you can learn more about any type of dinosaur.
8. TeacherTube: This website is basically a YouTube for teachers! However, it also
includes photos, documents, and audio as well! It is a collection of youtube videos that
teachers felt were appropriate for the classroom. Notably, teachers may upload their own
videos on here as well for other teachers!
9. TeachersPayTeachers: I was introduced to Teachers Pay Teachers through an
internship. This website allows teachers to sell any worksheets they make for their
classrooms online, and other teachers may utilize these worksheets. For Pre Practicum
students like myself, I have become a fan of the freebies provided by this website.
When looking for Science related products, I can either select just general science or a
content area under that umbrella. For example, I could search Grade 1 Earth Sciences and
find products that fit that criteria.
10. Periodicvideos.com: The Periodic Table of Videos appears as a periodic table
with all the elements. However, clicking on an element links you to videos on that
element. For example, when I click Carbon, I am brought to page with a video on the
element, its symbol, and its atomic number.