Favorite science sites

[Mom-ninja.]

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. ;)

[Mom-ninja.]

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.

[Mrs Mungo]

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

[mcconnellboys]

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.....

[laundrycrisis]

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

[MSNative]

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.

[cougarmom4]

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/

[MSNative]

Bumping with another site - sheppardsoftware.com Games, quizzes and other online activities.

[helena]

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

[SailorMom]

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.

[Guest CarolineUK]

www.kscience.co.uk/animations/anim_1.htm#chemistry

[Wheres Toto]

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).