Mom-ninja. Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have a few science sites scattered in some threads, and I thought it would be nice to have a thread dedicated to cool science sites for easy reference. Would you like to list your favorite science sites for buying neat items? I'll start with Charlie's Playhouse for their very cool evolution time line. Obviously, you won't like the site if you don't believe in evolution so just ignore it and list one of your favorite sites. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Bumping from page 5. I know talking about science sites is no where near as exciting as talking/debating about teen pregnancy and birth control, but I'll try again. I'm far more interested in cool science sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You looking for info sites or supply-type sites? Have you looked at Brainpop? They have a ton of great science videos. Make has lots of great projects For catalogs I like: American Science Surplus Carolina Biological Delta Education-they make the Science in a Nutshell kits that I'm always pimping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I love to peruse the Carolina Biological Bible (aka Supply Catalog), but most of their stuff is mega-classroom size and too expensive. I think Home Science Tools provides a wealth of great science gear in homeschool size portions: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/ I have no idea how their website is, as I prefer print catalogs to websites..... There are a lot of science websites I like for curriculum, but not so much for products..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) I have not gotten into the subject much yet, because I'm spending all of our school time doing remedial reading/writing/math with our 7 yo. But I would have fun reading about what others have found. I do like Steve Spangler's website: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/ I do like the Charlie's Playhouse products (I have a friend who has them so I've seen them) but I'm not ready for them yet. Edited July 14, 2010 by laundrycrisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 My kids adore brainpop and we all love Steve Spangler's experiments. Robert Krampf is another good one - thehappyscientist.com I am on the experiment of the week email list and it is great. Easy, cheap experiments right in your inbox. Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Well, this isn't a site to buy science items, but it does have a great collection of fun science activities for kids to do: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Bumping with another site - sheppardsoftware.com Games, quizzes and other online activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 For shopping I love Acorn Naturalist http://www.acornnaturalists.com/ and Nature Watch http://www.nature-watch.com/ For games we've enjoyed FOSSweb http://www.fossweb.com/ Here is a song we had a blast learning when we did Period Table: http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html And videos to learn about each one http://www.periodicvideos.com/ Ellen McHenry has some great free stuff on her site. http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I really like Cosmeo - but I didn't like paying for it :tongue_smilie:It was (I think) $15 a month. Of course, it was more than just a science site - and I may start up again with it in the fall. It is a great source for videos and safe links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarolineUK Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 www.kscience.co.uk/animations/anim_1.htm#chemistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Most of mine are geared toward preschool or young Elementary ages. All of them are secular or neutral. The Learning Page - requires registration with email but I haven't received any spam from them. SciJinks - for Space information from NASA. Science NetLinks Zoom Science Experiments - from the PBS show I also like Charlies Playhouse and a variety of field guides to local animals and plants through my state's Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife (your state's may be called something different). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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