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Science Resource Chart: Technology
EDUC 324 Teaching Elementary and Middle School Science
Professor Leo
November 17, 2025
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Science Resource Chart: Technology
Part One: Chart
Resourc
eLink Topic Grade
Level(s) Standard(s) What makes this resource engaging?
Science
Website
https://
science.nasa.gov/
kids/videos/video-
whats-the-
difference-between-
weather-and-
climate/
Weather 2nd
2.6 The student
will investigate
and understand
that there are
different types of
weather on
Earth.
1. [Students get to learn the
differences between weather and
climate.]
2. [Video has many visuals and is
age appropriate.]
3. [Students can interact with a live
game from NASA and view more
information about the weather on
the website.]
Science
Website
https://
online.kidsdiscover.
com/unit/plants
Living Systems:
Plants 1st
1.4 The student
will investigate
and understand
that plants have
basic life needs
and functional
parts that allow
them to survive.
1. [Short description of the topic is
provided.]
2. [Various pictures displayed about
plants.]
3. [Kid friendly with appropriate
text.]
Science
Website
https://
sciencetrek.org/
topics/force-and-
motion
Force & motion 3rd
3.2The student
will investigate
and understand
that the direction
and size of force
affects the
motion of an
object.
1. [Short and entertaining videos are
available for students to engage
with.]
2. [Students can interact with a
game about force which is
exciting.]
3. [A short glossary is provided for
students for short definitions of
words.]
Virtual
Science
https://
www.generationgen Matter 5th 5.7 The student
will investigate
1. [Asks discussion questions for
the students to respond to about
SCIENCE RESOURCE PART 1 3
Simulati
on
ius.com/
videolessons/
particle-nature-of-
matter-video-for-
kids
and understand
that matter has
properties and
interactions.
the topic.]
2. [A short and informative video
and vocabulary is provided.]
3. [Text is available to read aloud
for struggling students.]
Virtual
Science
Simulati
on
https://
issnationallab.org/
education-and-
workforce-
development/
expedition-space-
lab/middle-school/
Space 6th
6.2 The student
will investigate
and understand
that the solar
system is
organized and
the various
bodies in the
solar system
interact.
6.3 The student
will investigate
and understand
that there is a
relationship
between the sun,
Earth, and the
moon.
1. [Students can observe various
topics about space within this
website.]
2. [The information is laid out in a
clear and concise manor.]
3. [Information is on grade level
and uses appropriate language for
middle school.]
Virtual
Science
Simulati
on
https://
biomanbio.com/
HTML5Gamesand
Labs/EcoGames/
ecology.html
Ecosystem 3rd
3.5 The student
will investigate
and understand
that aquatic and
terrestrial
ecosystems
support a
diversity of
organisms.
1. [Provides interactive videos to
complete during the simulation.]
2. [Short age-appropriate quizzes
for students to complete about
ecosystems.]
3. [Gives explanations on which
topic is covered in each
simulation.]
Virtual https:// Nature 3rd 3.4 The student 1. [Accurate information provided
SCIENCE RESOURCE PART 1 4
Field
Trip
www.nature.org/en-
us/about-us/who-
we-are/how-we-
work/youth-
engagement/nature-
lab/
will investigate
and understand
that adaptations
allow organisms
to satisfy life
needs and
respond to the
environment.
from PBS.]
2. [Various videos about real
animals in their habitats.
3. [Kids can view nature all year
round by clicking on each
season.]
Virtual
Field
Trip
https://
www.amnh.org/
exhibitions/
butterflies/virtual-
field-trip
Life Cycle K-2nd
K.7 The student
will investigate
and understand
that plants and
animals have
basic needs and
life processes. B)
plants and
animals have life
cycles
2.4 The student
will
investigat
e and
understan
d that
plants
and
animals
undergo a
series of
orderly
changes
as they
grow and
1. [Videos of real butterflies
displayed to see their life cycle.]
2. [Short and fun worksheet about
butterflies is available for
students to complete after.]
3. [Information is on grade level
and uses appropriate language for
kindergarten to 2nd.]
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develop.
Virtual
Field
Trip
https://
virtualfieldtrips.org/
video-library/
videos-by-
curriculum-area/
science-videos/
Animals and
environments
3-4th
3.4 The student
will investigate
and understand
that adaptations
allow organisms
to satisfy life
needs and
respond to the
environment.
4.7 The student
will investigate
and understand
that the ocean
environment has
characteristics.
1. [Students can view various topics
about environments and animals.]
2. [Interactive tours about different
forms of life.]
3. [It is kid friendly with grade level
terms and pictures.]
YouTub
e Video
https://youtu.be/
XOTOIVgqU3g?
si=Yf44iLLvzRRH
CxZ8
Water Cycle K-1st
K.4 The student
will investigate
and understand
that water is
important in our
daily lives and
has properties.
1.6 The student
will investigate
and understand
that there is a
relationship
between the sun
and Earth.
1. [Informative and age
appropriate.]
2. [Shows examples and in-depth
explanation about the water
cycle.]
3. [Is animated to keep students
engaged.]
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YouTub
e Video
https://youtu.be/
zAD2_USMohA?
si=uLMqqxqer7eM
6iJi
Solar System 4th
4.5 The student
will investigate
and understand
that the planets
have
characteristics
and a specific
place in the solar
system.
1. [Shows visual examples about
the solar system.]
2. [Teaches students plants in a fun
and interactive way.]
3. [Makes silly jokes that students
can find entertaining.]
YouTub
e Video
https://youtu.be/
v8hwzjVB948?
si=vH4m0K0ix5zB
jHbR
Volume 1st
1.1 The student
will demonstrate
an understanding
of scientific and
engineering
practices by
A) planning and
carrying out
investigations -
use tools to
measure relative
length, weight,
volume, and
temperature of
common objects
1. [Is animated to keep students
engaged and informed.]
2. [Is short to ensure students stay
fully engaged and not bored.]
3. [Visually shows an experiment
with colorful colors.]
Science
Fair Idea
https://
littlebinsforlittlehan
ds.com/states-of-
matter/
States of Matter 1st
1.3 The student
will investigate
and understand
that objects are
made from
materials that
can be described
by their physical
1. [Visually shows an explanation
video about how to conduct the
experiment.]
2. [Is kid friendly and uses age-
appropriate language.]
3. [Provides many different
experiments students can conduct
about states of matter.]
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properties.
Science
Fair Idea
https://
www.sciencing.co
m/science-fair-
project-ideas-rocks-
5991256/
Rock Cycle 4th
4.8 The student
will investigate
and understand
that Virginia has
important natural
resources. C)
minerals, rocks,
and ores;
1. [Visually shows an explanation
through pictures about how to
conduct the experiment.]
2. [Materials are easily available so
all students can complete this at
home if wanted.]
3. [Gives explanations about rocks
and what they do for the
environment.]
Science
Fair Idea
https://
firstgradecentersan
dmore.com/
2024/01/animal-
habitats-project-
ideas.html
Habitats 2nd
2.5 The student
will investigate
and understand
that living things
are part of a
system. C)
habitats change
over time due to
many influences.
1. [Visually shows an explanation
through pictures about how to
conduct the experiment.]
2. [Provides paper starts to conduct
the project.]
3. [Gives various types of habitats
students can choose from.]
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Part Two: Reflection
1. What did you like about locating technology resources?
[Locating technology resources allowed me to see the various educational resources
available. I have never particularly done an assignment such as this, especially for
science. So, it was fun to learn about the topics available for me to share in my future
classroom!]
2. If you had to complete this same activity again, what would you change?
[If I were to do the activity again, I would not change anything. I provided valuable
information and good educational websites for students. For future practicums or
internships, I would use these materials for lesson planning and teaching.]
3. What did you learn about yourself during this assignment?
[I learned I love virtual field trips! I never thought about science field trips much
before this assignment, but now I know there are so many available! I would love to
use these in teaching and even for personal use.]
4. When would you use this resource in your future classroom?
[I would use these resources all throughout the year. If it were a rainy day, a virtual
field trip would be a perfect lesson! Even the YouTube videos are wonderful for laid
back days and short educational sessions.]
5. If you were the professor of this course, what changes would you make to this
assignment?
[I would lower the number of resources needed to be found. Specifically, I would
lower the amount to two each but also require each grade level to be covered. This
allows for the student to review all ages of standards of learning and not only the
required three.]
