Math Playground

mathematics

5 to18

Collection of word problems and logic problems built with Flash utilizing math manipulatives with a focus on understanding how to break down multi-step problems.

A Math’s Dictionary

mathematics

8 to 12

Mathematics dictionary for students presenting animated, interactive definitions, examples, activities, practice lessons, and calculators, to explain over 600 common mathematical terms in simple language.

Interactive Mathematics

mathematics with real world context

11 to 18

An interactive site that allows users to explore mathematics by changing variables and seeing what happens, drawing graphs, and playing with matrices. 

Educational Java Programs

Mathematics

13 to 18

A site with a very large collection of activities covering almost all mathematical concepts taught in secondary schools.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Mathematics

5 to 18

A large collection of exercises broken into five strands including: Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis & Probability. Uses a combination of conventional math manipulative in a digital format to promote problem solving and also contains a collection of strategy games.

Interactive BioTech

Science

10 to18

Interactive Activities Include: DNA profiling interactive, DNA zoom interactive, Dog cloning interactive, Gene probe interactive, Gene splicing interactive, Thylacine cloning interactive.

Ace on the Case: Secrets@sea

Science

8 to 12

An interactive adventure that helps students learn about marine ecology.

Exploring the Planets

Science

10 to 14

Exploring the Planets is a simulated research center at the National Air and Space Museum that illustrates how scientists explore planets that are millions of miles away.  Students can choose to log in, enabling them a chance to save their work.  There are three levels for ages 10-14.

Phases of the Moon

Science

10 to 14

This site lets users watch and manipulate the phases of the moon while learning terminology and concepts.

Planet Impact!

Science

10 to 14

Discover the fierce force of gravity and pelt poor Jupiter with a comet!  Teacher Tips included.

Galaxy Hunter

Science

14 to 18

Statistically speaking, this cosmic photo shoot is out of this world!  Students construct and interpret frequency tables, demonstrate knowledge of simple random samples, define range, mean and median as they apply to statistics, and demonstrate knowledge of min/max plots.  Teacher Tips included.

Star Light, Star Bright

Science

11 to 14

Explore the nature of the electromagnetic spectrum. In this lesson, students will identify the different properties of waves and the relationship that exists between energy, wavelength, and frequency. Students will correlate images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and other astronomical instruments to the wavelength, color, and temperature information that can be found in the spectrum.

Interactive Weather Maker

Science

8 to 12

Students can make whatever kind of day they like just by moving the humidity slider and either of the two temperature sliders.

Fetal Pig Dissection

Science

10 to 14

This site takes students through a virtual process and includes content and assessment.