http://www.sharinglinks.com/tags/kids+science|bad Recent Kids + Science|bad bookmarks posted to SharingLinks.com. SharingLinks.com is an online bookmark manager and a community of parents and teachers. 60 http://www.surfnetkids.com/digestive_system.htm The digestive system is a group of organs (from the mouth to the rectum) that processes food so the body can use it. The following sites explain the process with illustrations and animations for all age groups. surfnetkids Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:25:58 +0000 anatomy kids science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/human_anatomy.htm Human anatomy is the study of the human body. The word "anatomy" derives from Greek words meaning "to cut up" because early scientists studied anatomy through dissections. surfnetkids Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:58:36 +0000 anatomy biology kids physiology science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/seasons_of_the_year.htm Ever wonder why the northern and summer hemispheres have opposite seasons? Or why the longest day of the year is considered the start of summer? surfnetkids Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:21:46 +0000 earth kids science seasons surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/optics.htm Optics, the science of light, is studied by both scientists and engineers. It includes defining light, learning how it is produced, how it travels, and how it is measured. Today's picks run the gamut from simple science for K-3 students, to sites appropri surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 kids light optics science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/bad_science.htm Bad science (also known as junk science, science myths or science misconceptions) consists of common misconceptions passed on from parents, teachers and inaccurate text books. As American scientist Stephen Jay Gould said, "The most erroneous stories are t surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad kids science surfnetkids teachers http://www.badastronomy.com/ Phil Plait is an astronomer who loves wagging his virtual finger at inaccurate astronomy wherever he finds it. surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad science http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadScience.html Alistar B. surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad science http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadMeteorology.html Think you know movie ratings? Visit Stupid Movie Physics to learn about GP (good physics), PGP (pretty good physics) and PGP-13 (" Children under 13 might be tricked into thinking the physics were pretty good; parental guidance is suggested!") This fun si surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad science http://geocities.com/kfuller2001/tmyths.htm A common theme running through this week's batch of sites is how difficult it is to replace a falsehood that was learned and reinforced early. surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad science http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/miscon/miscon.html Science Myths is another site dedicated to grade-school science misconceptions, with a focus on physics and electricity. surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 bad science http://www.surfnetkids.com/science_experiments.htm Hands-on science experiments at home or in the classroom are a fun way to engage kids and get them excited about science. Today's sites house hundreds of easy experiments that can be done with supplies that you probably have around the house, or can get a surfnetkids Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 3-5 6-8 experiments grades kids science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/sound.htm The science of sound can be explored at many different levels, from grade school to college physics. Whether your interest is in making drums with first graders, or doing research for a physics project, this week's site selections will deliver with anima surfnetkids Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 kids science sound surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/amusementpark.htm It's summertime and we're taking a virtual trip to the amusement park. But on this trip we're combing fun and thrills with science, as we take a look at the physics behind your favorite theme park rides. surfnetkids Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 amusement kids park science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/colors.htm To understand the science of colors, we must first know something about the nature of light. Light is an energy source that behaves like a wave. The distance between the each wave is called the wavelength. Light of different wavelengths appear as differen surfnetkids Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 colors kids light science surfnetkids teachers http://www.surfnetkids.com/sciencefair.htm Each year there's another batch of science fair pleas in my mailbox. "Help! My daughter (or son) needs a science fair project. Can you suggest one?" Each year, my answer is always the same: no. I make a point of not doing my own kids' schoolwork -- so don surfnetkids Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 fair kids projects science surfnetkids teachers