Science Junction
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction
The Science Junction is an interactive web site that promotes inquiry and provides resources to promote teaching in the
context of the National Science Education Standards. This Web site serves as a center for teaching, learning, and integrating
science into our daily lives. Activities and resources include: network science projects in which students collect data to help
answer science questions; a "Game Room" of science-based active games, a clearinghouse of online science education web
resources and lesson plans; an interactive discovery area of science ideas for kids to try; an online meeting place for novice
and veteran science teachers to share ideas; a "Collaborative Connections" database designed to help teachers find
collaborators for classroom projects; a place to get information about research projects and research groups at NC State
University; and a variety of other teacher resources which focus on professional development and technology skills.
MIMS (Midlands Improving
Math and Science) Hub
http://scssi.scetv.org/mims
The MIMS Hub web site is an excellent resource for science teachers
using the Web. Its database of over 500 annotated science and math web resources
can be accessed by a keyword search or by searching within one of twenty categories.
The web resource annotations are written by classroom teachers. Each entry links
to the web site it describes. The MIMS Hub also contains science lesson plans
accessible on the Web. In addition, the MIMS Hub includes a variety of different
telecommunications opportunities for science teachers and their students, including
lists of science and math listservs with direct links and instructions on how
to subscribe to them, "keypal" opportunities to connect a classroom to other
classrooms around the world, announcements of current telecommunications "happenings"
involving science, and math on the Internet and problem solving puzzles.
Quest: NASA K-12 Internet
Initiatives
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/
This web site contains information on NASA's K-12 fantastic interactive projects
on the Internet. Great links for educators who are looking for grant funds and
who are looking to bring the Internet into their classroom.
The Why Files
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
The Why Files web site focuses on the theme of "science behind the news." Every
two weeks, a new Why File is posted that deals with a current events issue in
the news involving science. Topics vary across all the science disciplines.
Examples include cigarette smoking, airplane safety, viral outbreaks, and biological
processes relating to fear. Each Why File contains graphics, audio, and links
to related resource sites on the Web. This web site presents science curricular
topics relevant to current events. All past Why Files are archived and can be
accessed with a user-friendly search engine. This web site also contains areas
on sports science and "cool science images."
Science Fair Homepage
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/~jbarron/scifair.html
If you are looking for a science fair project, this is a great site to check
out. Project ideas are for K-12 students. This site has a direct link to Canada's
Science Fair Homepage.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
http://www.enc.org/
The Eisenhower national Clearinghouse (ENC) is a great information source
for K-12 math and science teachers. ENC contains a resource finder where you
can search for all kinds of classroom and teaching materials. This site claims
to have "Virtually everything!" ENC has a goldmine of electronic resources,
including online documents in an electronic format, regarding curriculum issues
in math and science education. ENC Services help you connect with ENC and the
latest answers in math and science education. ENC has lots of lessons and activities
in math and science; many are multidisciplinary.
The
Cornell Theory Center
Math and Science Gateway
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway/
The Cornell Theory Center Math and Science Gateway provides a wide range of
educational services on their web page. This Gateway provides links to resources
in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12.
Ethics
in Science
http://www.chem.vt.edu/ethics/ethics.html
Here is a web site that deals with ethics in science. Lots of interesting essays
and discussions on a variety of topics ranging from the atomic bomb to genetic
engineering.
Live
from Antarctica
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/antarctica/index.html
Live from Antarctica is a wonderful classroom unit that can be incorporated
in all grade levels. Teachers' resource guides, lesson plans, field journals,
on-line photographs, and corresponding to scientists on the Internet are all
part of this experience to learn about Antarctica from this interactive web
page.
National Space Science
Data Center
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
This NASA site has lots of great information that incorporates biological content
into the space sciences. NSSDC provides discipline-specific pages which summarize
available resources at NSSDC for each discipline it supports. Disciplines currently
supported include Space Physics, Solar Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Planetary Science, and Earth Science.
M.A.S.H.
Kits
http://www.siue.edu/OSME/mash/mash1.html
M.A.S.H. - Math and Science Hands-On Kit contains a good selection of downloadable
lesson plans that deal with a variety of topics in math and science for grades
K-9. The key elements of the MASH Kit Program are scope and sequence, science
process skills, integration of language arts, cooperative learning, mathematics
problem solving, and alternatives in assessment.
NSTA's Scope, Sequence &
Coordination Project
http://dev.nsta.org/ssc/
This web site is a lesson plan goldmine!! NSTA has put together "MicroUnits"
for their SSC curriculum for all science disciplines for grades 9-12. A great
place to download a new science lesson.
National Geographic
Online
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
This site provides many different types of resources. The main features of their
magazine are on line. The site also offers activities geared to younger children
as well as information about the National Geographic Society. The Resources
section will be useful for both students and teachers. Students can research
topics such as environmental issues, careers and famous biologists. Teachers
can find lesson plans for environmental issues. (You must use the "Go" pull-down
menu to return to Science Junction.)
Education at the University of Illinois
http://www.mste.uicu.edu
The Office for Math, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) at the University
of Illinois has compiled a comprehensive list of math and science resources
for educators. Links to many good web sites for K-12 science and math classes.
The Science Learning Network
http://www.sln.org/
A fantastic K-8 science resource including lesson plans and resources. Waterworks
is a great introduction to the physics of water and the mechanics of moving
liquids. Investigate fountains and create your own. "Air Travelers" explores
the science of balloons and lighter-than-air-flight. Exploration of the electron
microscope and more.
Scholastic Place
http://www.scholastic.com/
A good collection of resources for teachers including lesson plans, seasonal
curriculum activities, curriculum libraries, integrating technology into the
classroom, and other information. A large lesson plan storehouse is at this
web site.
Amateur
Scientists
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/amasci.html
This site has lots of great information and links to many sites. Some of particular
interest are Kids' Science Projects Elsewhere and Physics Demo Page. Physics
Demo Page includes details of experiments and links to other good sites for
related information and research.
Roadkill 2004
http://edutel.musenet.org:8042/roadkill
Dr.Splatt began the idea of monitoring dead animals along the roadway as he
traveled back and forth from his school. He thought it would make a good project
for students to not only learn the different kinds of animals that are found
along the roadways but also to keep in touch with each other via the Internet.
Interested participants can register to become part of the project. In addition,
activities and lessons are posted to assist teachers with tying the project
into the curriculum.
The Eisenhower
Consortium for Mathematics
and Science Education at SERVE
http://www.serve.org/Eisenhower/
A great resource for educators. Includes links to lesson plan websites, science
and math sites, professional development organizations sites, curriculum sites,
and much more. Also contains a list of Informal Science Links some of which
include Project WET, Project WILD, The Smithsonian Institute, etc.
Explore Science
http://www.explorelearning.com/
Experience math and science with gizmos. These gizmos are actually interactive
simulations that make key concepts easier to understand and fun to learn. These
simulations target higher-order thinking skills, correlate to state and national
standards, and work easily with all major textbooks. Includes assessment and
real-time reporting. Easy to use - requires no special training.
The
Science House
http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/pams/science_house/
The
Science House is a learning outreach project of NC State University. The site
mission is to work in partnership with K-12 teachers to increase the use and
impact of hands-on learning technologies in mathematics and science. Visit the
site to view the activity of the week. Visit the teacher section to find out
about teacher programs, access online resources, and view outreach programs.
Visit the student section to find out about middle school, high school, and
undergraduate programs. Also, access different learning activities.
LEARNZ Programme (Linking
Education and Antartic Research in New Zealand)
http://www.learnz.org.nz/
Bring
your students on virtual field trips!
Recent 2004 field trips include coal mining excursions and trips to learn about
thermal power generation.
S.C.O.R.E.
Science
http://scorescience.humboldt.k12.ca.us/
Schools
of California Online Resources for Education Web site offers science activities
for grades K-12. There are also special links for students (Kids Corner), teachers
(Teacher’s Place), and specific science related links- Science Search,
Ask a Scientist, and Science Networks. Other perks include a Discussion Page
and a great resource for the California State Board of Education Standards.
National Geophysical
Data Center
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ngdc.html
The
National Geophysical Data Center provides a variety of geophysical data, aerial
maps, and information on a variety of topics. Land, marine, satellite, snow
and ice, and solar-terrestial are just a few of the types of geophysical data
available on this site. The site also contains links to other educational resources
as well as downloadable materials for use in the classroom. There is also a
news and features page providing the geophysical news of the month. A
great resource for obtaining real-time data
The MAD Scientist Network
http://www.madsci.org/
Mad
Scientist Network represents a collection of scientists helping students find
answers to science questions. The site contains a MAD Labs link which is a collection
of both edible and non-edible demonstrations and experiments. In additon, a
MAD Science Library is available to help students search for other web resources.
The KIE Internet
Education Project
http://www.kie.berkeley.edu/
Knowledge
Integration Enviornment is a learning environment that uses the Internet to
help middle and high school students develop an integrated understanding of
science and a critical eye toward the complex resources found on the Web. The
KIE curriculum involves students in projects in which they work with scientific
evidence. KIE currently supports debate, critique, and design projects. KIE
can be used by science classes or for personal projects. When used in a classroom,
KIE can complement other curricula such as laboratories.
Science Education Gateway
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/
Science
Education Gateway develops educational resources through several NASA-supported
projects. These resources range from web-based lessons to hands-on, inquiry
based-lessons for grades K-12. All resources are developed to align with the
National Science Education Standards.
CIESE Online Curriculum
Projects
http://njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu/currichome.html
CIESE
sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers throughout the
world can use to enhance their curriculum by using the Internet. The site focuses
on projects that utilize realtime data available from the Internet, and collaborative
projects that utilize the Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around
the world. Each project offered also contains links to the National Science
Standards and NCTM math standards it supports.
Math/Science Nucleus
http://msnucleus.org/
Math/Science
Nucleus is a non-profit, educational and research organization composed of scientists,
educators and community members. This Web site serves as a science resource
center to assist school districts, teachers, and administrators. Links within
the site allow teachers to access interdisciplinary curriculum relating math,
science, and technology, teacher workshops, watershed studies, and other interesting
science and technology projects.
SciCentral
http://www.scicentral.com/
SciCentral
is a gateway to the best scientific research news sources. Resource links appearing
on the site include New Scientist, Science Daily, BBC News, Bright Surf, and
Nature.
On-Line Exhibits
at the Field Museum of Natural History
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/online_interactive.htm
This
Web site allows teachers and students to view museum exhibits right from their
computer. Some of the online-exhibits include Sue, The Best Preserved T-Rex,
Man Eaters at the Field Museum, Underground Adventure, The Anthropology Collections
of the Field Museum, and Butterflies at the Field Museum.
IPL Science
Fair Project Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
Looking
for some help with a science fair project? If so, then the IPL Science Fair
Project Resource Guide Web site is the answer. This site will guide you to a
variety of Web site resources leading you through the necessary steps to successfully
complete a science experiment.
Profiles
in Science
http://www.profiles.nlm.nih.gov/
This
site celebrates twentieth-century leaders in biomedical research and public
health. This site contains collections of biographies on prominent scientists,
physicians, and others who have advanced the scientific enterprise for use by
students and teachers