Elementary School Science

Teacher Approved Sites, Activities and Projects for Your Curriculum Needs!

Teachers are often one another’s best source for information, that is why we asked teachers to help us create the content for this incredible series. Within the pages of each book, you will find over 100 high-quality Internet sites and tons of great ideas for using the Internet to enhance your curriculum.

The WebInstructor Series features 13 of the most popular Elementary and Middle School Science topics, and 8 Social Studies topics. We have grouped the sites by themes that make it easy to find the information you and your students need. In addition, you will also find great curriculum integration ideas, sites that are simply too cool to miss, and a few additional ideas that are sure to make your Internet experience successful.

Each WebInstructor title includes over 100 websites that provide the following:

• Discovery-based learning
• Great Information for reports
• Projects Worth Joining
• Ask an Expert
• Interactive projects
• Teacher resources

Discovery Questions

What are the basic parts of a plant?

What is the most valuable land on Earth?

What plants are native to your area of the world?

Can humans communicate with plants?

What are the factors affecting plant growth?

Want to start a school garden?

Would you like to go shopping for supplies for your class garden?

Would you like to take a field trip?

How do plants make food?

Do your students need a dictionary, encyclopedia, or other reference materials on plants?

Looking for a specific plant or flower?

Why do leaves change colors in the fall?

Are you looking for helpful hints to keep your garden growing?

Where can I find information about rose bushes?

What are some plants that are potentially dangerous to animals and humans?

How are aquatic plants different than other plants?

Where can I find information on well known botanists?

Where can I find information about cacti and other succulents?

What are carnivorous plants?

Where can I find information to compare conifers to palm trees?

Where do I begin to study wildflowers?