California State Science Standards Grades K - 12

California State Science Frameworks Grades K - 12

Activities

Aquariums

Centers and Museums

Curriculum

Field Trips

Project Ideas

Resources Designed Especially for Young People

Science Fairs

Science Fairs Around the World

Space and Planetary Science

Student Opportunities

Supplies Online

Teacher Resources

U.S.A. State Science Fairs

Zoos

Activities

ESTEME
Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: activities, links and student opportunities

NATURE: Puzzles and Fun
The Public Broadcasting Services Nature program has produced games and puzzles for kids to explore nature.

National Geographic for Kids
Designed for kids there are stories, games, surprises, and much more from the folks at National Geographic.

ScienceVIEW Interactive Showcase
These activities have been developed by a variety of groups here at LHS. Explore and Enjoy!

Science and Nature
Produced by the British Broadcast Company (BBC) this web site is filled with science information and activities.

USGS Biological Resources Department Kid's Corner
There's all kinds of fun stuff to do here for preschoolers on up. There are games, coloring pages, stories, and lots of information about living things (which is what biology is all about). Have fun and don't forget to check out the Learning Room too

Cool Science for Curious Kids
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology...on screen, off screen, and in between.

Show Me
Show.me.uk is the children's section of a website called the 24 Hour Museum. Their office is in Brighton, which is a seaside town in the south of England. The Show Me staff show you the wild, cool, crazy, fun stuff in the UK museums and galleries

Insect Safari
Multimedia education expedition that is available to schools

NOVA Interactive Archive
Interactive content such as games, clickable maps, QuickTime VRs, and more

The Science Explorer
An Exploratorium-At-Home Book of activities

Science Snacks
Exploratorim Science Snacks are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium

The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Science fun for kids

Aquariums

Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the San Francisco Bay

Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific is located in Long Beach, California

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located in New Orleans, Louisiana

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco's newest aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and rain forest all rolled into one visit

Georgia Aquarium
The world's largest aquarium with 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Your ocean link E-QUARIUM: See the kelp cam, penguin cam, otter cam and more

National Zoo & Aquarium
The national zoo and aquarium of Australia

Centers and Museums

Arizona Science Center
Hands-on, eye-opening fun with more than 300 interactive exhibits, a state-of -the-art planetarium, five-story giant-screen theater, live demos, and traveling exhibits

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco's newest aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and rain forest all rolled into one visit

California Science Center
Interactive exhibits located at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Exploratorium
The museum of science, art, and human perception

Lawrence Hall of Science
Hands-on exhibits and events, school programs and teacher workshops, publications and products

National Museum of Science and Technology--Leonardo da Vinci
Ships, aircraft, trains, cars, motorbikes, radio, energy, and more

Questacon
The national science and technology centre of Australia: science and technology for kids, teens, teachers

Science Museum of Minnosota
Research, collections, and science activities

Natural History Museum of London
Award winning museum: exhibits, activites, articles

Smithsonian: Science and Technology
Current and archival information from the Smithsonian Institute

The Tech Museum of Innovation
A hands-on technology museum devoted to inspiring the innovator in everyone

Singapore Science Centre
Singapore Science Centre sponsors the International Science and Engineering Team.

Curriculum

Science NetLinks
Science NetLinks' role is to provide a wealth of standards-based resources for K-12 science educators, including lesson plans, interactives and reviewed Internet resources. Science NetLinks is a dynamic site with new content being added on a regular basis, so check back often.

The Physics Front
The Physics Front provides selected resources for teachers of high school physics. Hundreds of lessons, labs, and activities can be found in four categories: conceptual physics, algebra-based physics, AP physics, and K-8 physical sciences.

Oceans Alive
Oceans Alive explores the mountains, abysses, and other physical features of the ocean floor, as well as the movement of the continents, the water cycle, the four oceans, waves and wind, currents, tides, marine life near the surface, and more.

Nutrition and Physical Activity
Nutrition and Physical Activity focuses on physical activity and good nutrition. Examine the new food pyramid. Learn about body mass, bone health, cancer, dietary guidelines, fruits and vegetables and weight management. Sponsored by the CDC

The Robotics Alliance Project
NASA Robotics invites students and teachers to start robotics teams, Botball teams, and enter robotics competitions. Take online courses in robotics. Find lessons for teaching robotics and related topics

Digital Library for Earth System Education
The Digital Library for Earth System Education presents thousands of reviewed resources on atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, climatology, cryology, ecology,environmental science, forestry, geography, geology, mineralogy and more.

National Geographic Explorer Magazine
The on-line version of the popular National Geographic magazine for kids.

Bone Biology for Kids
This is an educational site for middle school students. It is intended to contain information about bones, the skeleton, bone health and other aspects of bone biology. The material will be a resource that can be used by health, biology and science teachers.

National Sciences Resource Center
The National Science Resources Center (NSRC) provides leadership, services and products for improving the learning and teaching of science.

CHEM 4 Kids
Basic chemistry for kids

AIMS: Activities Integrating Mathematics & Science
AIMS Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching teaching and learning

ENC Online
ENC Online is a K-12 math and science teacher center

SCORE Science
Connecting online resources to California science standards

ERIC Educational Resource Information Center
Science, mathematics, and environmental education resources

Jason Foundation for Education
Real science & math. Real time. Real learning.

Future Scientists and Engineers of America
A national non profit organization which provides the structure, project material, documentation and training

Field Trips

Childrens Discovery Museum
150 interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy the world in which they live

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco's newest aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and rain forest all rolled into one visit

Exploratorium
The museum of science, art, and human perception

Lawrence Hall of Science
Hands-on exhibits, school programs, teacher workshops, publications, and products

Oakland Museum of California
Art, history, and natural sciences of California

The Tech Museum of Innovation
Technology and science museum filled with exhibits, hands-on experiences, and offering school programs

Camp SEA Lab Montery Bay
Camp SEA Lab is a marine science camp adventure for youth ages 8-13

Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps
Half-day, full-day, and residential science camps

Sally Ride Science Camps
Science, math, technology...Girl stuff!

Chabot Space and Science Center
Virtual science center, Tien Megadome Theater, youth, and school programs

Morrison Planetarium
California Academy of Sciences planetarium

NASA Ames Office of Education
Field trips, events, libraries, products

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Aquarium, special events, family activities, and school programs

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory has an aquarium and K-12 learning programs

Ano Nuevo State Park
Elephant seals, birds, land animals, geology and more at this California State Park on the North coast of Santa Cruz County

Elkhorn Slough Safari
One of the largest wetlands in California and part of a National Estuarine Reserve

Pelican Network
Monarch butterfly places at Natural Bridges State Park and Pacific Grove

Los Angeles Zoo
Zoo and botanical gardens

Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is in Knowland Park

San Diego Zoo
Zoo and wild animal park

San Francisco Zoo
Lemur exhibit, lion cubs, penguin island and more

Project Ideas

Fun-Science-Project-Ideas
Outstanding project ideas from a veteran Middle School Science Teacher

Science Fair Homepage
Science project ideas organized by grade span

The Math Forum @ Drexel
Math ideas for science fair projects

SCIFAIR.ORG
The ultimate science fair resource, the idea bank, idea exchange and more

Science Fair Central
Discovery Channel science fair studio, and project ideas

Agriculture Is a Science...
Agricultural science project ideas

The Franklin Institute Online
Project ideas organized by subject and grade span for students in grades K-8

Reekos Mad Scientist Lab
More experiments sorted by category

Try Science Experiment
Experiments sorted by subject category

Energy Quest
Wind, electriciy, transportation energy, and chemical/stored energy projects

Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Photosynthesis projects from Arizona State University

Planet Ag
Physical and biological science fair project ideas from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Zoomsci
Mix hot science with your cool ideas!

Science News for Kids: Science Fair Project Ideas
Science Buddies
Science Buddies provides free online resources that help K-12 students do better science fair projects. The Topic Selection Wizard is an interactive tool that helps students narrow down their interests and choose a topic for their project. The Topic Selection Wizard offers a large online library of project ideas. Science Buddies also offers Ask an Expert, an online forum in which students can ask questions about their projects and get answers from scientists and engineers who volunteer as e-mentors. Science Buddies also maintains a set of teacher resources for science fair planning and a comprehensive, step-by-step, science fair project help guide designed to help novice and experienced students alike on their science fair projects.

Looking for a topic for your science project? Check out the Discovery Channel Young Scientists Challenge list.

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: For Kids Only Science Fair Project Ideas
Science fair ideas from the United States Geological Society

Resources Designed Especially for Young People

National Geographic Education Network Newsletter
An online newsletter from National Geographic with resources for students and teachers.

EPA Student Center
A student and teacher resource center designed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

FirstGov for Kids
Learn about rockets, weather, the human body, outer space, science fair projects ideas and much more through these great links.

Science Fairs

CA State Science Fair
The final science fair of the academic year for students in grades 6-12

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Science Service
Science Service is your connection to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge. Get the complete guide to International Pre-collegiate scientifi

Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Botany, chemistry, environmental science, microbiology, medicine and health and zoology project ideas.

Cyber-Fair
Sample science project, judging forms, project steps created for and by students in grades 3-6.

Exploratorium: The Learning Studio: Science Fair Resources for Students
Thousands of examples, tips, good links to other science fair web sites.

Reekos Mad Scientist Lab
Experiments are sorted by category and broken down by skill level.

Internet Resources: Science, Nature and Environment
Compiled by Librarians of the Akron-Summit County Public Library

Science Fair Central
Discovery Channel present Science Fair Central, Science Fair Studio, and science for fun.

Science Fairs
Science projects broken down by grade span.

Neuroscience for Kids: Successful Science Fair Projects
Science fair project tips from a science teacher, former science fair organizer, judge, and parent.

KidSpace @ the Internet Public Library
IPL guides you to a variety of web site resources.

The WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs
State, national, international science fairs.

Science Buddies
Science Buddies provides free online resources that help K-12 students do better science fair projects. The Topic Selection Wizard is an interactive tool that helps students narrow down their interests and choose a topic for their project. The Topic Selection Wizard offers a large online library of project ideas. Science Buddies also offers Ask an Expert, an online forum in which students can ask questions about their projects and get answers from scientists and engineers who volunteer as e-mentors. Science Buddies also maintains a set of teacher resources for science fair planning and a comprehensive, step-by-step, science fair project help guide designed to help novice and experienced students alike on their science fair projects.

Solar Energy Fair Projects
Solar energy science fair project ideas.

Science Fairs Around the World

Alberta Science Fair Foundation
The time to start thinking about your next science fair project is NOW!

Centro Cultural Club de ciencias Talca Chile
The Centro Cultural Club de ciencias Talca Chile sponsors the International Science and Engineering Fair team.

Hong Kong S & T Invention Contest
Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association sponsors the S & T Invention Contest and the International Science and Engineering Fair team.

National Taiwan Science Education Center
Science and Engineering Fair of the Republic of China

Feria de Tecnologia e Ingenieria
Costa Rica Science and Engineering Fair

Egypt Science Fair
The Egyptian Science Fair

BT Young Scientist
Ireland: This is a great web site with valuable information for students, teachers and parents.

The Israeli Young Scientists Contest
The Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem sponsors the Young Scientist Contest and International Science and Engineering Fair team.

Federazione delle Associazioni Scientifiche e Techniche
I Giovani e le Scienze

Japan Science and Engineering Challenge


The Republican Scientific-Practical Centre "DARYN"
Kazakhstan: One of the priorities of the national educational model formation is training of intellectual elite, the young people capable to hold key-positions in the management of state affairs, economy, science, culture and art.

Science and Technology Expo
Science Fair of Pretoria, South Africa

Swedish Federation of Young Scientists
The Swedish Federation of Young Scientists is an organization for young people interested in science.

The Science Society of Thailand
The Science Society of Thailand sponsors the International Science and Engineering Fair team. This web site is composed in the Thai language.

The British Association for the Advancement of Science
BA is a UK-wide organization dedicated to connecting science with people.

Young Engineers: Talent - Skills - Enterprise
Our purpose is to inspire young people to recognize the importance and excitement of a career in engineering.

Science in Africa
Expo winners at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Global Tour of Intel in Education: South Africa
This worldwide professional development program has successfully expanded to all nine provinces and has trained more than 15,000 teachers in South Africa since the launch here in 2003.

The Royal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand promotes excellence in science and technology.

Science and Technology Fair, London, England
London District Science and Technology Fair.

Canada Wide Science Fair
Canadian Science Fair.

Space and Planetary Science

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project
The ASPIRE Lab is now one of the most innovative and interactive science education websites available on the Internet. You will find not only fun interactive labs, but well designed and produced curriculum content, created by teachers for teachers.

Science@N.A.S.A.
Here you can play, learn and explore the world around you. NASA brings you an exciting way to look at our Sun and Earth, our solar system and the universe beyond.

Amazing Space
The Formal Education Group of the Space Telescope Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach promotes the science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom.

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco's newest aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and rain forest all rolled into one visit

The Nine Planets
A Virtual tour of the solar system

Explore Mars
N.A.S.A. Mars exploration program

Moon Mars
The N.A.S.A. vision for space exploration.

Science @ N.A.S.A.
Space news and science stories

SCIPP Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics
SCIPP workshops, events, student work and outreach for schools

Ames Research Center
NASA announcements, aerospace, computing, space

Science, Optics & You
Molecular Expressions presents interactive lessons, tutorials, history of optics, and activities

Morrison Planetarium
Show times, special events, the sky this month, kid space, and space links

N.A.S.A. Earth Observatory
Satellite photography of the atmosphere, oceans, energy, and life

N.A.S.A.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration web site for kids, students, and educators

N.A.S.A. Quest
Meet the people of NASA. NASA Quest is a rich resource for kids, educators and space enthusiasts.

Student Opportunities

The GLOBE Program
An exciting, worldwide, hands-on education and science program

Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Grants and fellowships for K-16 students and teachers

National Science Foundation Student Interests
News of special interest and academic competitions for students of all ages

N.O.A.A. Education Specially for Students
Lessons, activities, and learning opportunities

Sally Ride Science Camps
Innovative, hands-on science camps for girls entering 4th-9th grades

Supplies Online

Showboard
Purchase affordable 3-panel display boards and other science fair products online.

EfstonScience: Science and Astronomy Super Store
EfstonScience is your online shopping source for a wide selection of telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, science fair supplies, scientific instruments, test equipment and accessories to meet the needs of students, teachers, engineers, technicians,

American Science & Surplus
Electronics, optics, motors, blowers, pumps, lab supplies

Indigo Instruments
Glassware, magnets, magnifiers, molecular models, tools, and lab supplies

eNasco On-line Catalog
Educational materials, arts, crafts, farm and ranch supplies, health care and health education materials

Schoolmasters Science
Science equipment and supplies for school and home

Science City
Educational science kits and toys for the experienced hobbyist or the young future scientist

Snack Supplies
Hard to get items, books and print materials of collected resources recommended by the Exploratorium

Steve Spangler Science
Science supplies, kits, teacher workshop materials, science toys, science projects

Acorn Naturalist Online Store
Resources for the trail and classroom

Teacher Resources

California Department of Education California Department of Education web site and resources for teachers, administrators, and the general public. Search curriculum, assessment, programs and more...

Synopsis Outreach Foundation
Free Science Fair Boards for the entire classroom/school

JASON Expedition: Mysteries of Earth and Mars: Online Correlator Tool
His JASON Online Correlator Tool allows you to generate customized reports of correlations of the JASON Expeditions: Mysteries of Earth and Mars print, video, and digital lab resources with national and state education standards.

CREEC: California Regional Environmental Education Community
The best source for Environmental Education resources in California

Waste Free Schools
A collaborative program that assists Santa Cruz County schools with recycling, composting, reducing, and reusing

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Credential look-up and renewal, application and credential online search

Science Service
Science Service is your connection to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge. Get the complete guide to International Pre-collegiate scientific, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs.

U.S.A. State Science Fairs

Alabama Science and Engineering Fair

Alaska Science Fair

Arkansas State Science Fair

California State Science Fair

Central Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Colorado Computational Science Fair

Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair

Connecticut Science Fair

Delaware Valley Science Fairs

Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit, Michigan

Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair

Intel Science Talent Search

Iowa State Science and Technology Fair

Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair

Maine State Science Fair

Massachusetts State Science Fair

Minnesota State Science Fair

Montana Science Fair

Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair

Western Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Coriell Institute Science Fair, New Jersey

New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

New York State Science and Engineering Fair

North Carolina Science Fair

North Dakota State Science and Engineering Fair

Central Oklahoma Regional Science and Engineering Fair

South Carolina MESAS Contest

Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair

Texas Science and Engineering Fair

Southern Utah State Science and Engineering fair

Vermont State Science and Math Fair

Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

Washington State Science and Engineering Fair

West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair

The Badger State Science and Engineering Fair, Wisconsin

Wyoming State Science Fair

Zoos

Audubon Nature Institute
Visit the Audubon Nature Institute online: located in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Crocodile Hunter: Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo, conservation projects, FAQs, snapshots

Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is located in Chicago, Illinois: check out special features and meet the animals

San Diego Zoo
Enjoy the panda cam and animal bytes

San Francisco Zoo
Check out zoo news, featured exhibits, and special events

Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex.