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Dynamic Periodic Table. Scirus - for scientific information. Preschool science activities. How to nurture your child's interest in the natural world © 2008 -2012 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Can we design better preschool science activities? Activities that stimulate curiosity, teach science concepts, and avoid overwhelming or boring children with lessons that are developmentally inappropriate?

In the article below, I review the advice of educational and cognitive psychologists about preschool science education. But if you are looking for specific activities, you can also check out these links: Floating and Boating is a set of science activities that encourage kids to play in the water, explore the concept of buoyancy, and make some cool contraptions. Dirt Lab is a set of activities that encourages kids to investigate the properties of dirt and mud. Animal tracking offers young children opportunities to exercise their spatial and scientific reasoning skills.

Experiments with ice cubes introduce kids to aspects of the scientific method, as does this • how living things move. Monster Sciences - Science Made Fun! Science Sites for Kids. Amusement Park Physics Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Design a roller coaster, determine the outcome of bumper car collisions, and more. Ask Dr. Universe How do chameleons change color? When was the light bulb invented? Why can't cats and dogs be friends?

BrainPop Brainpop is a really cool and unique site full of animated health and science movies, and fun quizzes. Bill Nye the Science Guy Learn about Bill Nye the Science Guy and his show, choose from 40 'Home Demos' you can try, watch video clips, and more. Color Matters Budding artists and anyone interested in color will want to see how color affects our mind and body, its use in design and art, plus lots more. Dr. Exploring Leonardo Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, his futuristic inventions, and unique way of looking at the world at this attractive site.

Extreme Science Where is the deepest spot in the ocean? Funology.com At Funology, science is all about having fun! Fun Science Experiments for Kids - Cool Projects & Easy Ideas for Children. Science Is Fun Home Experiments. Biology in Motion.

The Online Literature Library. Communicating at an unknown rate. The Planetarium. Scirus - for scientific information.