Fun Facts From National Geographic Kids
Are you interested in fun and funny facts? You can learn a whole bunch from National Geographic Kids!
Science & Technology
It’s alive! Experience Science learning in a new way.
“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure ‘science.’” – Edwin Powell Hubble Famed astronomer Hubble articulated simply that science is based on exploration, interaction, and engagement. When students connect with concepts in … Read more
It’s a Game! It’s a Class! It’s Code Combat!
Summer vacation means no school, but learning can be fun too! There’s plenty of computer games and video games out there, and some are designed to teach you things as you play. Code Combat is a swords-and-sorcery medieval fantasy game – that also teaches coding!
Interactive Virtual Models For Science Education
Don’t be afraid of skeletons! Get “hands-on” and learn all about them with Gale Interactive Science!
The Ups and Downs of Physics
We experience the laws of force and motion each time we perform an action, whether we’re taking a walk or pouring a bowl a cereal. Even when trying to stay completely still, we share the motion of Earth’s orbit around … Read more
Celebrate World UFO Day: Learn All About Space!
What is a UFO? An Unidentified Flying Object, as the name suggests, is an object or phenomenon seen in the sky that cannot be identified or explained. Depending on who you ask, the term could refer to anything from alien spacecraft, to weather balloons and military drones, to smudges and light on the camera lens.
To Science or Not To Science? Opposing Viewpoints on Genetically Modified Food
Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are plants and animals that have had their DNA artificially altered with genetic engineering techniques such as gene splicing. A more natural or “organic” version of this process is called selective breeding. Humans have been … Read more
LEAP into the new year with Brainfuse
Brainfuse is your one-stop-shop for Homework Assistance. From supplemental flash cards to live tutoring with experts, Brainfuse has the resources you need to improve your learning experience. Get homework help on any subject with an online tutor any day of … Read more
When the Weather Outside is Frightful, Stay Cozy Inside with Science Experiments!
Well, the weather in the Bay Area is hardly ever frightful but it is certainly cold and rainy! Use your time inside to try some science experiments available through the SCCLD Student Portal. Whether you are interested in Chemistry, Ecology, … Read more
Atomic bombs and the Nuclear Age
The history of nuclear power in the United States began with the controversial Manhattan Project, the secret World War II project that led to the creation of the first nuclear weapons. As fears grew of a Nazi-controlled super weapon, America began … Read more
National Geographic Kids: Our Extreme Planet!
If you could visit any place on Earth, where would you go? Perhaps you would like to see Mount Stromboli, a volcano in Italy which erupts at least once a year. Maybe instead of seeing the fiery lava, you would … Read more
Some Strings Attached — Making Parade Balloons
November 25th is Macy’s Day Parade, known for its spectacular, imaginative, and GIGANTIC parade balloons. But how are they made? Learn about Making Macy’s Parade Balloons from the Watch and Learn Library! Creating the balloons requires a delicate blend of … Read more
Does Evidence Support the Existence of UFOs?
It’s the spookiest month of the year which makes us wonder about the paranormal phenomena that surrounds our world… Ghosts, cryptids and aliens, oh my! Are humans alone in this world or are extraterrestrial creatures visiting us from the beyond? … Read more
Five New Fantastic Resources That Promote Interactive Learning at Home!
With so much change occurring in the last year, young students have been thrown into many new forms of learning. Some students thrived in an online environment and others have begun to form an educational gap. In order to address … Read more