General Science Links
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.
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.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
http://www.goenc.com/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
NSTA: Freebies for Science Teachers
http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx
Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, and Toolshttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/