Science Benchmarks / Scoring Rubrics
ANIMAL RESEARCH GROUPS
| European Rabbit | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | ||
| Cheetah | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | |
| Lion | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | |
| Leopard | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | |
| Great White Shark | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | |
| Arctic Hare | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | Site 5 |
| Red Colobus Monkey | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 | Site 5 |
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2nd Grade Science Textbook |
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Check out what we will be learning in science this year! CLICK ON THE TEXT BOOK PICTURE |
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Simple Machines: |
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| EdHeads -Simple Machine Activities: | Explore and identify simple machines from around the house in a fun interactive way. From the very easy to the very hard. |
| Interactive Simple Machines: | Interactive video of simple machines. |
| InQuiry Almanack: | Nice definition site with nice clear pictures of each simple machine and it's description. |
| Machines Make Life Easier!: | See real life examples of first, second, third class simple machines. Has links for teacher resources too. |
| Simple Machine Learning Site: | Learn about the six types of simple machines and take a quiz to see how much you remember. |
| More Simple Machines: | This site will show examples of the different types of simple machines and link you to other sites with more examples. |
| Even More Simple Machines: | Waukazoo
Elementary School in Holland, Michigan gives explanations of all the simple
machines. It also has a great collection of photos demonstrating
objects that represent each type.
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| Highland School -Simple Machines | Easy to understand information and simple graphics describe simple machines. |
| Dirtmiester's Science Reporters | Scholastic's Dirtmiester investigates simple machines. Investigate, observe, report and read sample reports on simple machines. |
| Introduction To Simple Machines: | Smart Project 2000 simple machines entry. Easy to understand descriptions of each of the machines. |
| Scholastic's Dirtmeister Reports | Information on each of the six simple machines. |
| Simple Machine Web Quest | Take a trip on the internet and learn about simple machines. |
| Beakman and Jack's -Levers | Information on how levers help you lift heavy loads. |
| Official Rube Goldberg Site | Build a complex machine to do a simple job. |
| Gadget Anatomy | What simple machines are used in these gadget tools? |
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Rocks and Minerals: |
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| Rockology 101 | Learn about rocks and how they are formed plus cool facts |
| How Are Rocks Formed | View animation clips to see how the three different types of rocks are formed. |
| Rocks and Minerals | Visit Bedrock (home of the Flinstones) to study rocks and minerals |
| Rocks for Kids | Learn how rocks are formed and also used |
| Gem and Mineral collection | The Smithsonian Gem & Mineral pictures and information |
| Minerals List | Many photos and information on all types of minerals |
| Rock information | How they are formed, what types, and hardness scale |
| Children's Museum | Watch short videos on how rocks are made |
| More -How Rocks are Formed | Good information to read and discover |
| Earth's Floor -The Rock Cycle | Learn about the rock cycle |
| Rocks and the Rock Cycle | Learn about the rock cycle |
| What are rocks made of | Find out how rocks are formed |
| Fact Monster | How are rocks formed - lists the 3 types of rocks |
| Rock Web Quest | Learn about rocks and minerals by doing a web quest search project |
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Plant and Animal Life Cycles: |
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| Jungle Walk | Lots of video and audio clips as well as lots of information on all sorts of animals |
| National Geographic for Kids | CREATURE FEATURE has great information about all kinds of animals |
| Scholastic Life Cycles | All about animals and their life cycles |
| Pest World For Kids | Learn all about the insects and animals we call pests around our house |
| Enchanted Learning Animal List | This is a long list of all types of animals. Gives the name of what male, female, baby and groups are called for the animal. |
| R-Zu-2-U | Very detailed list of animals and what groups are called. |
| Animal information | An alphabetical list of all kinds of animals and information about them. Great reference guide. |
| Yamaha Paper Craft Site | Create wonderful animals all made from paper. Choose from all kinds of rare animals of the world. |
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Misc. Science Sites: |
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| Brain Pop -Science | Short videos on science topics |
| Simply Science For Kids | Links for science areas in many grade levels |
Last Updated: 01/04/2010
