Carl Cozier Elementary School

General Science Sites with Multiple Topics

Exploring Nature - natural science resource for students and teachers. Information, illustrations and activities. Leveled. Excellent site!

BioKids - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species - The Critter Catalog is a great resource for research on different animal species. The site also includes field guides of tracks and signs, and invertebrates.

enature (National Audubon Society) - field guides, habitat guides, ask an expert - this site is a real find!

The Exploratorium - San Francisco science museum's electronic version of hands-on exhibits

Fossweb - official site of inquiry-based Foss Science Curriculum.

Resources for Science Learning - a must-visit site promoting science and technology

Inventions

Science activities from the BBC - Interactive science activities to support learning in the areas of Living Things, Materials, and Physical Processes. Great site!

Science News For Kids - information and resources on science topics for young people. Organized by topic.

Living Things

All About Butterflies - Learn about a butterfly's life cycle, its anatomy, and much more!

Butterflies & Moths of North America - see which butterflies live in certain areas. You can even search Whatcom County!

Butterfly Metamorphosis - See the four stages

Cow's Eye Dissection - step-by-step, from the Exploratorium

Nutrition and the Food Pyramid - Click on the food pyramd to find out about the nutrition found in different foods.

Plants - Great Plant Escape - Facts, mysteries & activities, all about plant growth & development.

The Rocky Shore - Search for your favorite critter, solve a riddle, do a crossword puzzle, more. Photographs & information.

Animal Guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Learn about living things in and around the sea.

Splash Zone! - Activities about the different ocean environments

Environments, Earth & Space

Rock Hound - discover how rocks are formed!

Rock Cycle - see & read about changes rocks go through in the rock cycle.

The Stupid Page of Rocks - NOT stupid information about igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Rocks for Kids - a site for kids of all ages who love rocks. Lots of information!

VolcanoWorld - images and info from real volcanologists. Billed as the Web's premier source for volcano information.

Environmental Kids Club - information, simulations and activities on important environmental concepts from the EPA.

Make a Snowflake - use virtual scissors to design and cut a beautiful snowflake!

Recycle City - This site is hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency. Explore Recycle City to see what they are doing to reduce waste and clean up their environment. The play the Dumpcity Game and see if you can clean it up!

Biomes of the World - visit the rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, grassland and temperate forest

NASA -

A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System - one star, eight planets and more . . .

All About Salmon

Salmon, the Incredible Traveling Fish - rich, readable site for all ages. Excellent photos.

Did You Know? Fast Facts About Salmon - description, habitat, and more.