Technology in the Science Classroom

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CK12 is an online textbook that is essentially a collection of online lessons and activities that tie curriculum to real-world application. It allows students login and learn concepts through video and written instruction with hands-on practice activities.
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The Virtual Body by MEDtropolis is a 3-D tool that allows you to study different parts of the body:  the brain, skeleton, heart, and digestive tract.  In addition to visuals, the website also offers narrated tours of the different parts as well as games and study tools to ensure understanding.
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Science News for Students is a great online resource for finding current events related to a variety of science topics. Each article comes with a list of important vocabulary and additional resources for extended learning opportunities.
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Big History Project is an amazing resource that was originally designed for social studies, but contains tons of science-related topics. BHP covers historical events from the Big Bang to present-day happenings. It is a repository for lessons and free interactive resources that help students learn about the history of scientific concepts/ideas.