middle school
Mathalicious
A website dedicated to the idea that math is best learned when it is used as a tool to learn about something else. Covers Middle school math and algebra 1 and 2. Be sure to read the lessons thoroughly, some subjects may be inappropriate for sensitive or young kids.
The Periodic Table of Videos
A collection of funny, informative videos about each of the elements of the periodic table. Produced by the University of Nottingham. One of those wonderful sites that has a little something for everyone, from early elementary aged kids through adults. (To visit the site, click on the thumbnail above.)
Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads
A free, interactive "game" where kids listen to a virtual Lincoln describing pivotal moments in his life, and then have the opportunity to guess which choice Lincoln made. An interesting presentation of a lot information about Lincoln's life and times. Appropriate for middle school level and beyond.
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Creativity Resources from the Denver Art Museum
Lesson plans for Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary levels. Each focuses on a particular piece of art, and includes a full page photo of the art piece in question, allowing you to do the lesson at home. There is also a database of the museum's art work, searchable by country/culture of origin, medium, period and continent of origin.
Skewer Hyperboloid
Simple instructions for making a 3-D hyperboloid from skewers and small rubberbands.
Food timeline
A timeline showing when and where various foods were invented with lots of informative links.
Animated Geography
Animations to demonstrate various processes in physical geography. (informative and interesting, but not funny)
Toys from Trash
A huge collection of "toys" made from simple inexpensive materials often found around the house, demonstrating a wide range of mathematical and scientific concepts. Includes novel experiments and homemade musical instruments.
Ask an expert
A large collection of links to various online scientific experts that take and answer questions from the general public.
