Educational Videos and Other Science Teaching Resources
The Kid Should See This - Science
- This website has a selection of videos chosen because they create wonder and enthusiasm for learning about the world. Think of them as a great hook for a unit or a lesson.
Kids Health: How the Body Works
- Kid friendly videos that can be used as a teaching aid in the classroom.
- Fourteen videos available that cover all the main parts of the human body.
- Click here for 9 additional ‘retro’ videos that also cover certain parts of the human body.
National Film Board
- The Education section of the National Film Board of Canada includes documentaries and short films accompanied by study guides.
Why Files: the science behind the News - Real-life stories supporting learning outcomes
- Uses the US learning standards, but organizes information in a way than can be relevant to grade 4-8.
- Allows teachers to link science content to interesting real-life stories in order to create meaningful and engaging lessons.
- Topics include: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Life science, Earth and Space Science, Science and Technology, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, History and Nature of Science
Interactive British Columbia EcoMap
- Great geography resource, and more.
- This interactive EcoMap shows the 9 different eco-provinces in BC (areas with similar weather, landscapes, animals and plants).
- Click on an eco-province to reveal a description of its climate and location as well as the plants and animals that live there.
- A list of local environmental groups is also provided.
Environmental Science Teaching Resources - BC Sierra Club
- Resources relevant to the BC Sierra Club's classroom programs as well as lesson plans and activities in Environmental Science that are relevant to British Columbia.
Educator Videos from Khana Academy:
- Free sign-up is required to view; however, this website links educators to many videos that can help with lesson planning and be used as a teaching resource within a classroom.