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Interactive multimedia science sites.

Science Labs you can do at home

Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab

Free science projects and experiments for parents, teachers, and children of all ages.

Human Body Explorations

Four free labs from the 28 included in the text for sale. All use low cost materials.

Hunkin's Experiments

Hundreds of cartoon experiments that will have you experimenting with food, light, sound, clothes, and a whole lot more!

Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive

Simple home experiments, many are edible.

Bizarre Stuff to make in Your Kitchen

This site is a museum of classic home science projects.

Hands-on Activities

Science activities from Jefferson labs. Thorough explanations and printables, some require more advanced materials.

Science Bob Experiments

Experiments, videos science fair ideas, cool links, more.

The Dirtmeister's Labs

For home or classroom from Scholastic magazine.

Scientific Method Tutorial

Teaches essential science skills.

Science with simple things!

Book seller offers many free sample activities.

Science Explorer activities

Many simple and enjoyable science activities.

Leisure Ideas - Easy Science Demonstrationse

Simple science experiments and demonstrations divided by age groups.

Fun Science Gallery

Thorough explanations in English, French and Italian. Some activities require more materials.

Science experiments at home

Try to work out why things happen first, then compare your ideas with the explanations and comments provided.

Teachnology Science Labs

Simple labs with printable worksheets. Divided by topic they include: Biology Labs, Chemistry Labs, and Physics Labs .

McREL's Accessible Science Series

Home hands-on science activities are aligned with the National Science Education Standards.

Chemistry Experiments You Can Do at Home

Experiments using easily obtained materials.

Alka-Seltzer Experiments

Learn basic principles of chemical reactions using minimal materials.

The Naked Scientists

Simple Kitchen Science Experiments from Cambridge University.

Science Experiments Videos

Dozens of video science demos, most of which can be recreated in homes.

Scientific Method Video

Scientific Method Lesson Plans

                                                         
• The Scientific Method in Undersea Archaeology
• Identify the Controls and Variables
• Pendulum Project
• Rusting and the Scientific Method
• Unfold the Mystery of Mold
• Termite Trails
• The Scientific Method Worksheet
• Does Soap Float?
• Apple Observation
• Statistical Inquiries into the Scientific Method
• Six Blind Men
• Lesson on the Scientific Method for the Homeschooled
• Introduction to the Scientific Method
• Applied Sciences Independent Research Project
• Scientific Method Lesson Plan
• Goldfish Scientific Method Lesson Plan

Brainpop Science Movies

Glencoe Science Level Red
BrainPop Earth Science
Assorted Free Samples - UK
Assorted Free Samples - US
Glencoe Science Level Blue
Life Science Movies
Glencoe Science Level Green
Physical Science - Earth Science

Multimedia Science

Interactive, Animated K-6 Science Lessons
Look for the animated review and quiz in every lesson.
Live Science Video Library
Hundreds of brief news videos.
Interactive Health Tutorials
Scores of animated, narrated health videos. A must see! >
Michael's Optical Illusions
Visual Phenomena and oddities.
Elementary Science Interactives
Interactive science activities for primary school students from BBC.
Earth Revealed
Instructional series on geology for high school classrooms; 26 half-hour video programs.
Edheads Interactive Science Explorations
Virtual surgery and highly interactive activities.
ZeroBio.com
Animations lessons,quizzes,more.
Cell's Alive
Basic Biology animations.
Howard Hughes Biointeractive
Virtual labs, movies, animated lessons, etc.
PBS Evolution
Seven videos explain Darwin.
Weird Science
Ghostbusters, Zombies, Vampires, Aliens, more.
Why Files Interactives
Science headlines, more.
ScienceDaily Videos/
Latest science videos.
Scientific American Videos/
Latest science news videos, updated daily.
PBS Nova Science Program
Watch entire episodes online or just a section.
HowStuffWorks.com
More than 300 brief videos explaining common science questions.
HarcourtSchool.Com
64 excellent videos from Harcourt School, real player required.