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A collection of resources for all areas of Science including Chemistry, Biology and Physics. They cover all levels. There is coverage for Science Fairs, experiments, and lists for various Science strands. You should also check pages in Science that are not curriculum specific such as Climate Change, Environment, Animals, Earthquakes and Weather.
For secondary schooling there may also be resources available from the Science information among various Tertiary Subject pages.
This page looks at sites and resources from countries other than Australia. Check carefully to be sure they conform to Australian requirements before use, e.g. spelling, Mathematical formatting, terminology, … .
The First Page looks at sites that have been developed in Australia, many with original resources.
Listed individual resources are suitable for teacher use with all education levels unless specifically indicated otherwise.
Other Sites
- Access Excellence
‘For Health & Bioscience Teachers and Lecturers’. What’s New ? Resource Centre, Activities Exchange, Science Updates, Graphics Gallery, Health, Science & Society, a Mystery Spot, more.
Secondary, Tertiary - American Museum of Natural History
‘Activities, articles, evidence, analysis, more. For educators, families, students, anyone interested in teaching or learning about science’. -
As Many Exceptions As Rules
‘The blog uses exceptions to common biological rules to provide amazing stories of evolution, anatomy, and physiology. Each post provides a list of concepts discussed, vocabulary are defined and marked, questions for discussion are within the text, and a list of websites for more information, classroom activities and laboratories follows’.
Teachers, Secondary - Awesome Library - Biology
Lesson plans, texts, animal information, endangered species, biochemistry, more. - Azoos : Science
Results for the Azoos Search Engine. Access specific directories and their previous database information.
Secondary - Bill Nye : The Science Guy
US television science show for students with a large audience because of his presentation. - Biodidac
‘A bank of digital images, video, animations that can be used and adapted for teaching Biology. There is too little digital material that can be freely used. Biodidac aims at filling this void. Biodidac contains 6 000+ items’.
Exceptional ! - Biology Lesson Plans
Can be used in computer rooms and classrooms.
Primary - Biology Websites
Collection of not only Biology websites, but links to related fields as well. Done by a US high school. - Cassiopeia Project
‘The Cassiopeia Project is an effort to make high-definition scvience education videos available to anyone who wants them. If you visualise it, then understanding is not far behind. Teachers and students are particularly welcome to use these materials’. Movies and transcripts available. Done in 12 major sections. - Citizen Scientist
‘Clearinghouse of ideas for the classroom’. Multiple Categories to investigate, archives, teacher resources, multiple blogs, regular special site review, more. - Cool Experiments with Magnets
‘Magnetism and the cool experiments you can do with permanent magnets and electro-magnets. Materials needed for the demonstrations, directions, how to show them, notes on how they work are all here for you. Links to useful sites, sources, books on magnets’. - Cornell Centre Arts & Science Gateway
Numerous sub-sites. Check main menu for gateways to other Science areas, e.g. Physics, Earth Science, Meteorology. - Curriculum Links for Science Teachers
Annotated links for general and specific science done by a US school district. [Also directories for different subjects]. - Discover Understanding : Physical
Science
Grade listings cover multiple topics. - Dr Bob’s Interesting Science Stuff
Interesting, unusual and covering science, technology. - Einstein Archives Online
Einstein’s work through the archival database of digitised manuscripts.
Secondary, Tertiary - Energy Quest
US based. Experiments, activities, descriptions of energy forms. - Ensiweb
‘To improve the teaching of evolution in High School Biology courses by encouraging teachers to teach evolutionary thinking in the context of a more complete understanding of modern scientific thinking’. - Eric’s Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography
Information about scientists of note.
Secondary, Tertiary - Everyday Mysteries
‘Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump ? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket ? Or why our joints make popping sounds ? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life’s most interesting questions through scientific inquiry’. - Experiland
‘Science projects & Science experiments for kids grades 1 to 8’. A range of activities which can be used. Some section are Fee-based, including final sections for some of the experiments, though this does not preclude their use. - Exploratorium Hands-on Activities
Observatory, Planet Earth, Machines & Tools, Living Earth, Food, Human Body, Mind & Perception, Society & Culture, activity collections. Great in any classroom. - Exploratorium Iron Science Teacher
‘Showcases science teachers as they devise demonstrations around a particular ingredient - an everyday item such as a plastic bag, a milk carton, a nail’. Need Real Player to view webcasts including from the archives. - Exploring Nature : Educational Resources
‘A Natural Science reference site for students and educators. References, lectures, & lesson plans for elementary school level students, finding information on hundreds of animals, their range, habitat, physical traits, habits, diet, predators, reproductive features and life span with color illustrations and diagrams for downloading’. You need to register but this is Free. - Exploring Planets in the Classroom
Interactive activities.
- Frank Potter’s Science Gems
About 2 000 links to science sites by subject and grade level. - Flying Turtle Exploring
‘Discover how the same basic principles influence and control the way things work in nature, living organisms, human technology’. Easy and difficult methods. Resources for teachers. - Genetics Web Lab Directory
14 Labs with student, teacher instructions.
Secondary
Well presented ! - HabitatHeroes™
‘Inform and inspire children, in a factual but fun way, about environmental and social issues affecting our planet. The Earth is our habitat and our kids are our heroes !’ Activities, information, options. - Howtosmile.org
‘SMILE spotlights hands-on and interactive activities, both physical and virtual, that involve doing and learning. Activities take many forms, from downloadable lesson plans to how-to videos to online interactive games. SMILE activities teach science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] and are developed by a wide range of organisations working with diverse audience. Search 2 370 Science & Maths activities’. Well worth visiting ! - i-Biology
‘This site is primarily for MrT’s IB Biology students and resources are chosen and designed to help you go beyond the lessons and get a deeper understanding and appreciation for Biology, Science, the environment, ethics and global development. All students and teachers are Free to use this site, and materials posted here are under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike license’. Previously listed as Science Video Resources.
Highly Recommended ! - Insects in the Classroom
Activity cards for group & individual use, photo gallery of insects, schoolyard presentations.
Primary - Introduction to
the Scientific Method
A clear, plain-text presentation that generates an understanding of what this is. - Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Science Sites
Like her other collections. Awards for super sites. - Kid’s Astronomy
For students, but sections specifically for teachers. Explore a virtual Solar System. Free lesson plans, other support. - Lifescience
‘Learning Life Science just got easier’. All main science areas, news, Free Stuff, links, more. - Light and Matter
Free books on physics. Free software - Mac & Windows.
Secondary, Tertiary - Links Library : Science
About 90 sites. Some listed separately e.g. Science Museum of Minnesota. - Making Science Make Sense
‘MSMS not only helps educate the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, it equips all students with the skills acquired from a high-quality, hands-on science education, such as critical thinking, creativity and adapting to change’. The Science Fun and Education Resources sections would be the most relevant and useful. - Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker
Links to PBS television. Plate tectonics, building mountains, volcanoes, changing the sea floor.
Secondary - Neuroscience for Kids
The nervous system. Interactive work to develop understanding for people at all levels. Experiments included. - Open Source Physics
‘The OSP Collection provides curriculum resources that engage students in physics, computation, and computer modeling. Computational physics and computer modeling provide students with new ways to understand, describe, explain and predict physical phenomena. Browse the OSP simulations or learn more about our tools and curriculum pieces below’. - Physclips
‘Learning and reference tools for students, resources for teachers. The level is approximately that of introductory university or advanced high school. Each includes a multimedia tutorial, interactive control, brief overview. Hyperlinks provided within and at the ends of the tutorial link to broader and deeper discussions. Individual film clips, animations, diagrams, photos Freely available as downloads for teachers and designers’
Exceptional ! An award-winning site. - Physics Classroom
US based. Text and visual information. Links to related physics sites from the same source. By a practising teacher. - Play Stuff
A small collection of Flash games related to science concepts. Click on Fun Stuff in the main menu to access several other resources that would be useful. - Resources for Schools [abpi]
A collection of annotated links to useful resources collated by a UK group. Most are at the secondary level.
Good collection ! - Science Aid
‘Information specifically written for high school science, that could hugely improve your grades’. UK developed. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology areas. - Science Activities Manual
K-8 World Wide Web Edition. ‘Written to aid in the adaptation of the Touch Science Concept to the elementary/middle school classroom’. Interactive, hands-on approach to science, developed at an American university. - ScienceaGoGo
‘Interesting news, research tidbits, science discussion’. Features, forum, books, curiosity shop, This Week, more.
Secondary - Science Boot Camp
‘Links to great websites to help your science learning’. 20 sections, each with multiple sub-sections. Because of its origin, some areas may not be as suitable in the Australian situation, e.g. Food Chains, because of animals/plants involved. Quality is high though.
Primary - ScienceCentral
Annotated links in topics from Aeronautics & Aerospace to Technology. Each then broken into sub-topics. US listing, so some areas may not be fully relevant. - Science Clip Art
Free clipart for Science. - Science Clips
BBC. Online investigations, experiments. Topics include air, light, forces. -
Science Education Resources
‘This page provides links to specific science resources including : science directories, science fair projects, astronomy and space science, chemistry, physics, earth science, life sciences, energy and power, engineering, ocean and marine science and weather’. Also has links to Related Science Resources.
Well worth a visit ! - Science Experiments R’Us !
‘You will find out how to do lots of amazing science experiments and how to keep safe when you do them !’.
Science Fairs
Help, ideas for running Science Fairs/Days in schools.
- Google Global Science Fair
‘In its second year, the Google Science Fair is the largest global online science competition that celebrates the curiosity and investigations of young scientists everywhere !’ Access all details through this site. - Projects From The Pond : Water and Algae Related
Science Fair Ideas
‘Science fairs are events that are both fun and educational for children to participate in. Not only does the child have the opportunity to use their creativity, they are simultaneously learning about a particular aspect within the field of science. Although finding the right subject may be difficult at times, the ecosphere of a pond has a variety of aspects that children can use as project ideas’. Links provide information to cover Foods, Algae and Photosynthesis, Create Your Own Ecosphere, Algae and Protozoa & Environment and Pollution. - Science Fair
Scientific projects. - Science Fair Information
Ideas for activities, how to run the day. - Science Fair Project Resource Guide
‘Web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment. If you have never done a science fair project before, it has been a while, or you just want to be sure you do a really great job be sure and look at the following for tips on what makes a good project before doing anything else’. - Science Fair Projects World !
‘Hundreds of Illustrated Science Fair Ideas for Elementary, Middle & High School Projects. All are illustrated with high-quality diagrams and easy to follow instructions’.
- ScienceHack
‘Search engine for science videos. Search for science experiments, science projects, science movies, science news. Every video is screened by a scientist to verify its accuracy and quality’
Secondary, Tertiary - Science Hobbyist
Links, information, more in directories such as Amateur Science, Cool Science, Good Stuff, then several specific areas.
Secondary - Science Links
Links collected by a teacher training department at an American university. Grouped in seven directories. All links are annotated. - Sciencemaster
‘Information, news, links, pictures, products, services, with the best content from NASA, the USGS, the EPA, NOAA & leading colleges & universities. ScienceMaster is the place to learn about the universe, or space, find information on volcanos, global warming, explore plants, animals or microbes, study physics or chemistry’. - Science Museum of Minnesota
Information, graphics, interactive material, etc..
Brilliant ! - Science Mysteries
Fakes and frauds in science. Does Piltdown Man ring a bell ?
Secondary - Science News for Kids
‘SSP and the staff of SNK encourage you and all young people interested in science to visit this site regularly to find - Timely, interesting news stories and features; Suggestions and resources for hands-on activities, books, articles, and web resources; Coverage of the world’s leading math and science competitions for young people’. - Science Niche
‘Educational Resources for Science Teachers and Students’. Covers areas from Maths to Astronomy, Biology to Culture, more.
Science Software
Commercial software. For Freeware, check the Education Software page.
- Earthbrowser
‘A three dimensional model of the earth with constantly updating live information’. - Encyclopaedia of Australian Birds
- Google Earth
- I Love Science
- Science Kit International
Has software plus a wide range of other science materials and resources. - Planetarium Software
Both Windows and Mac.
- Science Spot
Science lessons. Activities come with work sheets so all is done for you. - Science Tracer Bullets Online
‘Research guides that help you locate information on science and technology subjects. Brief introductions to topics, lists of resources, strategies for finding more. They help you to stay on target’. - Scitable Topics
‘A collaborative learning space for Science’. Geared for the upper secondary level and beyond. They include eBooks, Topic Rooms, Knowledge Project, Spotlights and Blogs & Forums. Essentially restricted to the life sciences. - Simply Science
‘Activities are fun. Learning builds on previous units. Materials minimize prep time and last for several years with minimal replenishment. Suggestions for additional science activities and integrations across the curriculum’. Directories, sub-directories, topics. Student, teacher, parent links. Check their Favourite Links, which include science for various capabilities and groups.
Highly Recommended ! - Smile Program Biology Index
‘Almost 200 single concept lessons. These lessons may be freely copied and used in a classroom. Divided into the following categories : Anatomy & Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental Studies and Ecology, Biochemistry, General Biology, Miscellaneous’. - Space Science and Engineering Centre Links
Links grouped in directories covering both these areas. - Steam Engines
‘Students in middle school should acquire some knowledge of the Industrial Revolution in social studies, and from science and technology they should acquire a grasp of how steam engines and pumps work’. - TeachersFirst - Classroom Resources for Physics
Over 300 annotated links to material in the area of Physics. each indicates sources, topic, audio, video, standards, lessons plan availability and more. Range is K-12 and specific levels are indicated in grade years. - The Biology Corner
Integrating science & technology. Resources include quests, clip art, laboratory ideas.
Secondary - The Franklin Institute
Exhibits, educational programs, resources for science learning, store, more.
Previously listed as Science Learning Network. - The Lesson Plan Library
Physical science lesson plans for teachers. - The National Science Digital Library
‘Created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education’. - The Proscope
Expensive, but not beyond a school. A microscope that links to your computer and shows the image on the screen. Suitable for all levels. A second option can be found at This Site. - The USGS and Science Education
‘Scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Selected online resources, lessons, data, maps, more, to support teaching, learning, education [K-12], university-level inquiry, research’. - The Why Files
Science behind the news, new science discoveries. Major areas are In Depth, In Brief, In the News, Cool Images. Fascinating information, some relevant to Australia. - Toon University
‘The nine planets, ocean animals, many activities, child quiz on several topics. Games & science activities for kids to help them learn faster. Primary age kids learning science do so faster and retain their education through activities & kids games that increase their attention span’. - Water Science for Schools
‘Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive centre where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. Choose a topic from the menu, get a description of our main water topics, or view our site map’. US Geological Survey. - Welcome to the Cornell Theory Centre
‘Resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful’. Select Science from the menu on the left. - Welcome to the Exploring Science Site !
‘Provide a variety of information, on-line activities, discussion forums for children, teachers, parents, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, educational researchers. Our basic emphasis is to promote teaching and learning through inquiry, problem-solving, and project-based approaches’. - Who Did It ? - TeachersFirst
‘Using forensics to hone science and laboratory skills. This unit has been developed for a middle school (grades 6-8) science class. It is appropriate for general science, science-technology-society, or biotechnology classes. Biology and chemistry are important components for this unit’. - Woodlands Science Zone
‘It contains interactive online science games as well as other interactive science activities’. Woodlands Junior School, Kent, UK. - Yahoo Science Education K-12
List of sites. Useful if none on tbhis page satisfy needs. - Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Entomology, earth sciences, the human body. Provides opportunities for investigations. - zeroBio
‘For high school science students. Interactive quizzes, games, puzzles to practice what you’re learning in Grade 9 Science, Grade 11 Biology, Grade 12 Biology. Some specific student resources for each course’.