The resources collected in Curricular Companions are intended to help 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Teachers implement the School District of Philadelphia's Core Curriculum.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum works together with schools and parents to light up science for children.
Girls at the Center is a national collaboration to encourage family involvement in girls' science learning. The program, funded in part by the National Science Foundation, provides opportunities for girls and adult partners to investigate the world around them through inquiry-based, hands-on science activities.
This page contains links regarding professional development for teachers. For science learning and classroom resources, like The Human Heart, Ben Franklin FAQ, and The Human Brain, please go to FOR LEARNERS.
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02/09/10 - Hibernation is a state of inactivity during which an animal's body temperature and heart and breathing rates decrease in order to conserve energy through winter months. More Braindrops...