Interactive Websites: Science
Here you will find several websites that have online activities for a variety of topics covered in science. Most of these are just fun things to do on the internet, but they help get the students excited about the topic of study. Some sites also have information for research and make-and-take projects.
Food PyramidSeveral websites related to the food pyramid and healthy eating are listed in this section. Students love playing all these games and particularly enjoy making a healthy shake and printing their recipes.
My Plate Match Game In this game, the students must put food groups on a plate and place the food in the correct category. My Pyramid Blast Off Game
Here students add food to the astronaut. They need to use the correct amounts in order for the spaceship to blast off and make it to the designation. Breakfast: Jump To It! Breakfast Detectives These two activities ask students find foods to make a healthy breakfast. WeatherThe Weather Game
This is a quiz about the weather. Students must answer all questions correctly in the level to move to the next one. Only one opportunity to answer the question correctly is given. Earth Day Activities
Space Activities
The Body
Kid's Health
Read about the heart, heart diseases, watch a movie, take a quiz or print heart activities. You can find all these activities on the Kid's Health website. Articles are available in Spanish. About Kid's Health
Interactive simulations are found on this site. Topics include anatomy of the heart, , heartbeat, and blood supply. There is no sound on this site, but simulations are interesting. |
General Science Fun
InsectsPest World for Kids
Nine different games are listed on this page. The games include making bugs, searching for pests in a house, sorting bugs, and more. This site also offers information about pests. Shepard's Software Insect Quiz
Here is a quick 10 question multiple choice quiz about insects. Specific information related to the question is provided once the question has been answered. The Bug Club
Three insect identification quizzes are available. Students drag and drop the correct answers in the box. A running total helps students determine if the answer is correct. Rag to Riches Insect Quiz
Earn "money" by answering insect questions correctly. This is a quiz on Quia's website. Animalskidwings
Students remove pieces from the owl pellet to see what is in it. Then they move the bones to the appropriate place in the skeletal frame.
EnvironmentSmokey the Bear
Use this site when the class is reading about park rangers or the forest. There are four games where students can help Smokey and fire fighters put out fires. (Different activities)
Climate Kids
The focus of this site is the health of the planet. Interactive games, information, and science activities to make are provided for a variety of subtopics such as the air, water, and energy. SensesDangerous Decibels
Students learn about hearing and hearing loss while doing activities in this virtual tour. What's That Sound?
Using headphones, students adjust the volume and then try to identify different sounds with or without hearing loss. This activity includes 20 questions where you are challenged with your visual perception. An explanation is available for each of the activities.
Discover Science: Sound Bite. Listen to the animal sounds and select the picture that matches the sound. After selecting the correct animal, information about the animal is read to the students.
Animal Games
This website has several games about animals, including classification and exploring the food chain. Dinosaurs for Kids
Find facts about dinosaurs and play dinosaur games. Monterey Bay Aquarium
When your class studies sea life, this website is a must see for your students. The site has several live cams, videos, coloring pages to print, and more than two dozen games to play. Click on "Animals and Experiences" to get started Give your students plenty of time to explore! |