 |
Virtual World of Animated Gifs and Java Applets for Education
Promoting the use of animated gifs and Java applets in the teaching of science. The site has samples and shows how these may be incorporated into websites and PowerPoint slides for use in education.
http://r_tai.tripod.com/ |
 |
Implementing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
In addressing standards for science education, the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory discusses the critical issues involved. Includes overview, goals, strategies and pitfalls.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/science/sc300.htm |
 |
K-12 Traveling Science Programs
Find a science assembly, workshop, exhibit, or mobile laboratory that can come to your school wherever you are.
http://van.hep.uiuc.edu/van/links-Shows.htm |
 |
TeachOne
Has links for science teachers, biology teachers in particular, as well as general education links. Includes useful sites for lesson planning and searching the internet.
http://teachone.tripod.com/ |
 |
The Science Spot
Resource for educators and students. The Science Classroom and the Kid Zone are to make learning fun.
http://sciencespot.net/ |
 |
Free Science Worksheets
Features over science labs for biology, chemistry, and physics, and numerous other printable note skeletons, graphic organizers, and worksheets.
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/ |
 |
Sciensational.com
Fun to read science facts and trivia presented in a very pleasant manner!
http://www.sitesworld.com/sciensational/ |
 |
ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education
Goal is to provide access to information for teaching and learning about science, mathematics, and the environment.
http://www.ericse.org/ |
 |
Science Links
Reviews of a wide range of science-related sites for science students and teachers. Reviews indicate curriculum relevance of sites, age suitability and suggestions for use of sites in teaching science.
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/sciencelinks/ |
 |
Resources for Scientists Teaching Science
Creative teaching ideas from scientists, who also teach. Designed for instructors who are interested in teaching courses that use writing as a tool to engage students in active learning.
http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/taresources/ |
 |
Sciencetechnician.com
The site for science techncicians in schools, colleges and universities. Home of the SCITECH-L Discussion List, and Scitech Forums.
http://www.sciencetechnician.com/ |
 |
Cornell Theory Center Math/Science Gateway
Links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12.
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway/ |
 |
U.S. Department of Energy
A friendly portal through which energy and science education resources can be accessed and enjoyed.
http://www.energy.gov/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=KIDS |
 |
Journal of Young Investigators
Online journal dedicated to the presentation of undergraduate research in science, mathematics, and engineering.
http://www.jyi.org/ |
 |
How Stuff Works
Explanations about form and function in science and technology.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ |
 |
Science Master Image Galleries
Picture galleries containing a collection of images relating to science and nature topics.
http://www.monkeytime.com/sciencemaster/galleries/galleries.php |
 |
Powers of Ten
Start 10 million light-years from the Milky Way galaxy and wind up face to face with a proton in Florida.
http://microscopy.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html |
 |
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Education and training programs in science.
http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm |
 |
Beyond Discovery
A series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science.
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org |
 |
ScienceIQ.com
A science fact sent by email each workday. Large online archive. Free trial subscription.
http://scienceiq.com/ |
 |
Institute for Mathematics and Science Education (IMSE)
Established to promote efforts to improve precollege and undergraduate education in the areas of mathematics and science. A hallmark of IMSE efforts is the collaboration of research mathematicians and scientists with education researchers and teachers.
http://www.math.uic.edu/IMSE/ |
 |
Whelmers
Includes activities that use everyday objects to illustrate mathematical principles.
http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/ |
 |
European Science & Technology Week
Demonstrates and explains the impact of science, its uses, and its applications in the daily lives of European citizens. Activities and events, aims and objectives, and news and press releases.
http://www.cordis.lu/scienceweek/ |
 |
Did You Ever Wonder?
Each month a dozen questions are posed and answered by lab scientists on various topics on how things work in the natural world.
http://www.lbl.gov/wonder/ |
 |
Massive
A searchable database for educational math and science songs to assist in rote learning.
http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/ |
 |
Planet Science
Designed to stimulate the imagination about science and technology. Provides science resources for primary and secondary school students and their teachers.
http://www.planet-science.com |
 |
The Science Eye
Science and environmental education specialists offer science awareness through simulated classroom safaris for all ages.
http://www.scienceeye.com |
 |
Educational Resources Catalog
In addition to the catalog itself, links are provided to curriculum materials, professional development, software, visual and audiovisual classroom support, print material and online resources.
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/ERC/resources.html |
 |
Creation Wonders
Creating wonder in the classroom by teaching amazing facts about animals, earth, space, and the human body. Provides factual information, lesson plans, along with ideas and resources for teachers.
http://www.creationwonders.com |
 |
Advanced Placement Digital Library for Biology, Physics and Chemistry
An NSF funded Rice University Digital Library project that hosts free reviewed online resources, linked to the content outline, for AP and Pre-AP teachers and students of Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
http://apdl.rice.edu |
 |
Fun With Science
A professional geophysicist maintains this collection of resources for classroom demonstrations and hands-on exercises about physics, earth science, earthquakes, math and fun illusions. Includes videos of earthquake shake tables.
http://www.jclahr.com/science/ |
 |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Publications, lab safety training videos, biomedical research and science education multi-media resources.
http://catalog.hhmi.org/index.jsp |
 |
Athena
Earth and space science resources for K-12 from NASA. Features class exercises with data collecting and background information for each topic. Includes related links.
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/ |
 |
Ask Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
Answers to a variety of science and technology questions, including questions you never thought to ask.
http://drjek2mrhy.tripod.com |
 |
The ENC Digital Dozen
Each month the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse selects a dozen useful math and science sites for teachers and students. Includes archives.
http://www.enc.org/weblinks/dd/ |
 |
K-12 Science Education Resources
From teacher Bill Beaty's homepages. Includes links, projects and lesson plans.
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/edu.html |
 |
Science Technologies
Our company develops multimedia instructional technologies for the sciences. This includes CDs and websites for textbooks. We specialize in Flash and Chime.
http://sciencetechnologies.com |
 |
Science U
Interactive exhibits and multimedia articles and activities.
http://www.ScienceU.com/ |
 |
Microscopy Educational Resources for K-12 Education
These sites are especially helpful for bringing the Microworld into the class room. Many other resources are listed in the Guide to Microscopy.
http://www.mwrn.com/feature/education.asp |
 |
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant
Each year, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers program awards 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to K-12 teachers of science in the fields of environmental science and physical science applications. Toyota TAPESTRY projects demonstrate creativity, invol
http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/ |
 |
The Bubblesphere
All about soap bubbles. Bubble blowing, solutions, history, fun, Java games, bubble machines and trivia.
http://bubbles.org/ |
 |
World Wide Web Instructional Committee
An ad hoc group of North Dakota State University faculty dedicated to developing internet-based learning pages. Details the efforts of our group. Current projects include visual educational research in computer science, biology, geology, and anthropology
http://wwwic.ndsu.edu/ |
 |
The Visible Human Explorer
This demonstration exhibits the user interface for remote access to the National Library of Medicine's Visible Human digital image library. Users can visualize the library, browse contents, locate data of interest, and retrieve desired images.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/vhp_conf/north/vhedemo.htm |
 |
Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics - Science Education Department
Develops curricula, videos and activities to enhance learning of scientific topics. Includes list of projects and staff.
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/sed/ |
 |
Science Books and Films
The AAAS review journal for science materials for all ages, including reviews and recommendations for books, videos, software, and web sites.
http://sbfonline.com |
 |
The Exploration Network (EXN)
Discovery Channel Canada Online covers science, technology, nature and adventure.
http://www.exn.ca/ |
 |
ScienceAware
Offering downloadable safety checklists, quizzes, and other handouts, as well as access to other free lab-safety materials developed especially for high school science teachers and students.
http://www.scienceaware.com |
 |
Cute Science
Learning materials for include coloring books, audio lectures, videos and workbooks. Subjects covered are math, science, and HTML. Includes product list and online order form.
http://www.CuteScience.com/ |
 |
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Online science laboratory. Includes learning activities and show information.
http://www.billnye.com/ |
 |
NASA's Space Science Activities for Students
Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy, physics, life sciences, and space technology.
http://ssdoo.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/kids.html |
 |
Negashte
A student magazine from Tehran, with mathematics and physics content. In both Iranian and English.
http://negashte.tripod.com |
 |
The Great Web of Science
Providing links for science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, electronics, medicine, meteorology, oceanography,physics and space.
http://www.imagine-Hawaii.com/science.html |
 |
Elementary Science Program
Includes activity of the month for students and teachers of elementary science, as well as an archive of past activities, and resources.
http://www.monroe2boces.org/programs.cfm?subsubpage=82&subpage=54 |
 |
Physchem
Activities, lesson outline and assignments for level 10 to level 12 physics and chemistry classes (in high school).
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Study/1190 |
 |
Frank Potter's Science Gems
Resources are sorted by category and grade level.
http://www.sciencegems.com/ |
 |
Illusion Works
A multimedia museum of optical and sensory illusions, with on-line demonstrations and explanations.
http://psylux.psych.tu-dresden.de/i1/kaw/diverses%20Material/www.illusionworks.com/index.html |
 |
Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center
Located at Fermilab. Over twenty-five education programs aiming to develop habits of mind through inquiry.
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/ed_lsc.html |
 |
Brainium
A curriculum-based, online environment where teachers and students can share ideas, experiments and activities.
http://www.brainium.com |
 |
Science Learning Network
Community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education. Site contains a variety of inquiry-posed problems, information, demonstrations, and labs.
http://www.sln.org/ |
 |
Experiences of the Twentieth Century Saga
The site provides useful resources on mathematics and physics.
http://kr.cs.ait.ac.th/~radok/ |
 |
Ed Quest
Includes guided links for students, lesson plans and references for teachers, as well as collaborative projects directed towards the middle school level.
http://www.edquest.ca/ |
 |
Science Explained
Online science lessons on a wide variety of subjects, including the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the Montserrat volcano, water on the Moon, Martian fossils, and the "chicken flu."
http://www.synapses.co.uk/science/index.html |
 |
Candis Mitchell's Science Teacher's Site
Designed to help educators search for internet material appropriate for their classrooms.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Galaxy/5440 |
 |
QEC Science Education
A diverse set of resources for science students and science educators dedicated to improving learning outcomes.
http://www.qeced.net |
 |
Sandlot Science
Interactive optical illusions, games, science projects, fun puzzles, and distortions.
http://www.sandlotscience.com/ |
 |
NASA Education
Links to all aspects of NASA's extensive education resources, including news, programs for children and adults, student resources, and calendar of events.
http://education.nasa.gov |
 |
Project 2061
The American Association for the Advancement of Science's site on reforms of science, mathematics, and technology education.
http://www.project2061.org/ |
 |
Sciencefinder
A wealth of information for teachers and students of science, especially but not exclusively for British high schools.
http://www.sciencefinder.co.uk |
 |
Assignments 'R' Us
Offers mathematics, physics and chemistry assignment assistance.
http://lightning.prohosting.com/~dabiog/myweb2/ |
 |
101 Science & Technology for Amateurs
Science and other technology subjects for home learning centers, amateur radio operators, and amateur scientists.
http://www.101science.com/ |
 |
Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the Seafloor
An interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse your students in the exciting process of deep-sea research and exploration.
http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/about.html |
 |
Science Activities Manual: K-8
"Hands-on" activities based on the National Science Education Standards. Covers many science topics.
http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMK8.shtml |
 |
Sonoma State University Educational Resources
A combination of lesson plan sites and resource links for physics, astronomy, and related fields.
http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/tenn/Educational.html |
 |
Volcano World
Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids.
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ |
 |
Science Education Digests
Topical articles for educators, produced for the U.S. Department of Education ERIC clearinghouse.
http://www.stemworks.org/digests_science.html |
 |
ScienceDaily Magazine
Free, advertising-supported online magazine that provides news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/ |
 |
Sci-Math WORLD: An Interactive Internet Workshop
Provides annotated Web links to relevant science and math subjects arranged as directories and portals, searchable sites, search engines, and interactive Web sites.
http://library.rider.edu/scholarly/rlackie/sci/ |
 |
SwRI's Lighter Side
Engineers and scientists are available to answer questions. The site also features an archive of past enquiries.
http://www.swri.org/10light/home.htm |
 |
BETR World Science and Computer Education
Offering information on classes and camps for science and computer education in Maryland and Virginia.
http://betrworld.com |
 |
Science Friday Kids' Connection
Hyperlinked lesson plans, summaries, and related materials to topics previously discussed on the show.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/kids/ |
 |
MIT Council on Primary and Secondary Education
Offers programs for K-12 students and MIT students, and resources for parents and teachers as well as MIT alumni.
http://web.mit.edu/cpse |
 |
Synergy Learning, Inc.
Specializes in math, science and design technology for K-8 students. Encourages life-long learning in teachers, and educational techniques through on-site workshops, short courses. magazines, and supply list recommendations, using everyday concepts.
http://synergylearning.org/ |
 |
TryScience.org
Content is contributed by science centers and museums worldwide and constantly changes.
http://www.tryscience.org/ |
 |
The GLOBE Program
A worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program.
http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html |
 |
Computers and Assessment in Science Education. ERIC Digest ED395770
Discusses types of software applications used in scientific evaluations, underlying assumptions, issues which relate to validity, gender equity, instructional delivery, mode of user interface, and responsibility to the public.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed395770.html |
 |
BBC Science
A resource to many science topics currently in the news and links to sites on topics such as cloning, genetics, and electricity.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/ |
 |
Hyperlinks (Science Education)
Science education links.
http://magus.physics.georgetown.edu/~jkf/carhart/Educ.html |
 |
Department of Energy Science Education Programs
Internship and fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students and teachers related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov |
 |
Every Child a Scientist
For those who want to take an active role in improving the science program in their schools.
http://bob.nap.edu/readingroom/books/evchild/ |
 |
Field Trips
Includes virtual science tours on nature topics. Includes related educational resources.
http://www.field-trips.org/ |
 |
Science Resources
Large index of science related internet resources created by Nerd World Media.
http://www.nerdworld.com/nw539.html |
 |
EOA Scientific Internet Campus
Find educational information and interactive multimedia resources in earth science,geology,oceanography,space science, astronomy, physical science, and remote sensing.
http://www.eoascientific.com/prototype/newcampus/campus.html |
 |
The Subaru National Science Teaching Awards
Designed to celebrate science educators who are catalysts in the classroom. Site also has science news,teaching resources, an idea exchange, and a science teacher survey.
http://www.science.subaru.com/ |
 |
All Science Stuff.com
Articles about assorted topics, such as molecular biology, physics. Some include Flash animations to help explain concepts.
http://www.allsciencestuff.com/ |
 |
Science Online
Dictionary of scientific terms and scientists and science news. In French but with access from English terms.
http://www.sciences-en-ligne.com |
 |
ESL and Science Education
This site provides various resources for educators that want to integrate science content with English language skill development.
http://www.geocities.com/colettejay/esl_home.htm |
 |
Science Teachers' Resource Center
Site is for science teachers to share ideas such as labs, demonstrations and any other information to which teachers wish to grant public access.
http://chem.lapeer.org/ |
 |
Science Education Links
References, resources and annotated links for secondary school science teachers and trainees. University of Sydney.
http://alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au/Methods/Science/ScienceWWW.html |
 |
SCORE Science
In addition to the Teacher's Place resources for teachers,the Kid's Corner has HOT links to science activities, and Ask A Scientist provides additional science resources for students.
http://scorescience.humboldt.k12.ca.us |
 |
Extreme Science
Science news and activities with an emphasis on extremes.
http://www.extremescience.com/ |
 |
Solution Archive Solutions of College Level Science Problems
Worked out answers to science problems, including advanced mathematics, physics, dynamics, computer science and chemistry.
http://www.solutionarchive.org/ |
 |
Sheppard's Science Resources
Over 800 links organized alphabetically in over 40 categories.
http://www.can-do.com/uci/index.html |
 |
Ig Nobel Prizes
Awards are intended to celebrate the unusual, the imaginative and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology. Includes list of winners, and information on publications and annual ceremony.
http://www.improb.com/ig/ig-top.html |
 |
American Communications Foundation Newsource: Science & Technology
Assists the commercial broadcast news media in its coverage of science and technology, which is often under-reported because of staffing and budgetary restraints. Enhances the coverage by providing research, development and production of news stories free
http://www.acfnewsource.org/archive/science.html |
 |
PathFinder Science Network
Science education programs for students of all ages in biology, chemistry, and earth science. GIS and modeling technologies are used to study student collected data.
http://pathfinderscience.net |
 |
The Gender & Science Digital Library (GSDL)
Aims to provide high-quality digital resources to help educators promote interest and engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education by learners of all ages, particularly females; encourage learners to pursue science edu
http://gsdl.enc.org/ |
 |
UniServe Science
Disseminate information and innovative materials relating to science teaching throughout Australia. Contains tertiary and secondary school resources, publications, information on academic courses and professional development workshops, and discussion mail
http://science.uniserve.edu.au/ |
 |
The Science House at North Carolina State University
A learning outreach program with a mission to work with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in science and mathematics. Forum; annotated directory of links; and searchable resources for science, math and for hands-on activi
http://www.science-house.org/ |
 |
Royal Science
Learn about the various fields of science, what they are, and where to find more fun information.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8424/science.html |
 |
Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic
Program that sponsors research experiences in the polar regions for U.S. elementary and secondary school teachers. Includes program information, journals and other reports from current and past participants, and related classroom activities.
http://tea.rice.edu/ |
 |
The Science Campus
A resource for science and technology courses. Online theory items, feedback forum.
http://www.science-campus.com/ |
 |
The Sciences Explorer
Learn something new about math, biology, chemistry, and physics, and try innovative activities that introduce key concepts. An entry in the Thinkquest 97 contest.
http://library.thinkquest.org/11771/english/hi/ |
 |
Attaining Excellence Through TIMSS
Resources for learning about and discussing the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, including related reports, data and commentaries.
http://www.enc.org/topics/assessment/timss/ |
 |
The Third International Mathematics and Science Study
Responses to issues regarding 12th-Grade TIMSS.
http://nces.ed.gov/timss/ |
 |
Science Shack at BBC Online
Get answers to science questions, look for experiments to do, and sample some free online courses.
http://www.open2.net/scienceshack/ |
 |
Headstart Courses
Summer school programme of science and engineering experience courses at university for professional careers in science, engineering and technology.
http://www.headstartcourses.org.uk/ |
 |
Instructional Materials for Science Educators (IMSE)
Sponsored by the SERVIT Group, part of the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, North Carolina State University.
http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/ |
 |
ScienceMaster
Links to specific scientific disciplines. Offers features, columnists articles, homework helper, science topics for discussion, books and software links, downloads, and email.
http://www.sciencemaster.com |
 |
Whyville
A free website dedicated to learning through exploration and communication.
http://www.whyville.net/ |
 |
Science Math Technology
Contains student homework and test preparation help links. And, offers teaching professionals curriculum pages and summer research openings. Includes listings to state departments of education.
http://www.science-math-technology.com/ |
 |
Science Olympiad
Purchase an instructional video that details essential elements of Science Olympiad's Wright Stuff (rubber band-propelled airplanes) competition.
http://www.scienceolympiad.com/ |
 |
ScienceNetLinks
Resource for K-12 science educators.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/ |
 |
UVM Design Tasc Competition
Annual competition for high school students, in which math and physics concepts are put into practice.
http://www.emba.uvm.edu/TASC |
 |
MSNucleus
Access to the K-12 Integrating Science, Math, and Technology Reference Curriculum is now FREE.
http://www.msnucleus.org/curriculum/curriculum.html |
 |
Middle School Physical Science Resource Center
Reviews of textbooks and other teaching materials, essays, newsletter, and forums. Suggestions for site improvements and future reviews welcomed. A project of North Carolina State University.
http://www.science-house.org/middleschool/ |
 |
Mike's Notes
In ezine format, the site provides a searchable database of back issues. Provides content on multiple science fields, together with hyperlinks for each topic.
http://www.sciencearea.com/ |
Additional
Information: Canadian Content has no additional information.
-
