Stuck for ideas? All out of inspiration? Baffled by the
challenges of the new term? Don't worry, there is a wealth of
websites out there to help you!
Here are a few of our favourite websites for teachers. Share
your favourite by emailing planetscience@tinopolis.com and
we'll feature it on Planet Science.
Google Earth lessons
Google Earth lessons contains lots of lesson plans built around
using Google Earth in the
classroom, covering both primary and secondary science. Topics
include climate change, population, natural disasters, animal
habitats, migration and wind energy.
Earth Cam for Kids
Earth Cam for Kids links to various web cams that are
child-friendly, fun and educational. With links to lots of cameras
focussing on science and nature, there's sure to be something to
keep your class entertained! Build a lesson plan around the web
cams and ask your pupils to take part in some observational
science. Who knows where it could take them?
Teaching Ideas
Teaching Ideas has thousands of free lesson ideas, activities
and resources for you to download and use however you like!
The
Children's University of Manchester
An interactive, online learning resource for Key Stage 2 pupils
from The University of Manchester. Topics include energy, the
environment, medicines, senses and the human body. Content includes
educational games, downloadable resources and video clips.
Sheppard software
Sheppard Software design online games to make learning more fun.
The online games are free and they're fantastic. The maths games
are my particular favourite, especially their take on Pac-Man!
What's your favourite website for teachers for creating lesson
plans or using in the classroom? We'd love to hear from you. Email
planetscience@tinopolis.com and
we'll feature your answer on Planet Science soon.