Nationally recognized information source for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. Search in this catalog which describes all types of curriculum resources for K-12 math and science, classroom-ready materials for teachers, a wide range of materials from background information and graphics to real data for use in the classroom, tools to communicate with other educators about events and opportunities in mathematics and science education, and much more!

You'll find something for everyone on this site. Parents, teachers, students, science enthusiasts, and home schoolers will want to visit the "Science Hobbyist's" links to science organizations, online courses and tutorials, lesson plans, and lots of physics resources. Click on "K-6 Textbook Errors" for common science misconceptions that keep finding their ways into education texts.

Still a work in progress, this site aims to create an online learning community for science teachers and students in grades 6-12 to explore scientific materials and curriculum. Brought to you by the Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College, Columbia University.

...where science is something everyone can do and enjoy. More than museum, more than a research center– Lawrence Hall of Science is a public science museum and a center for teacher education, research, and curriculum development. Home to GEMS, FOSS, Hands-on Universe, and many other excellent science teaching resources.

The NSTA is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. On their site, they include information about science competitions and updates on legislation affecting science education in the United States. Click on "Online Resources" for links to science education sites in all academic disciplines and to find science organizations in countries other than the United States.

Materials that allow all students to engage in hands-on integrated math-science activities can be ordered here. For students being introduced to "doing the work of the scientist" in a hands-on mode, fully structured lessons provide the appropriate level of support, serving as models that students will later find helpful as they design their own investigations. For students ready for a more open-ended approach, teachers will find it easy to follow suggestions for appropriate levels of student decision making.

Science Learning Network     http://www.sln.org/index.html

A great source for inquiry activities for students, especially through computer simulations and museum web sites. A network of science teachers and schools, science news and links, international network of science museums, and support for inquiry-based science teaching.

A searchable database of outstanding Internet learning sites categorized by subject area, audience, and type (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, & tools), only the most useful sites -- especially online activities targeted at learners. The weekly updates this site will send if you ask them including the latest sites added to this site and to the web. One is the hot site and about 6 others are listed and described.

A great list of links on topics ranging from science biography to gems and minerals to the history of science. You can also find breaking science news and articles on women and minorities in science.

Featuring animated movies that explain matters of health, science, and technology, this site offers useful, simple information in kid-friendly packaging (ECE & MG). The site includes banner ads.

An on-line, standards-based, continually updated interactive resource bank of science performance assessment tasks indexed to the National Science Education Standards (NSES). The tasks can also be custom-indexed to local or state standards. Of particular interest is the section on 'Examples of Student Work' for each task in the collection.

Here you'll find a good list of links for pre-K-5 students. Topics range from dinosaurs to oceans, the human body to space and the solar system.

makes hundreds of Internet-based education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government easier to find. Search the resources or see them listed by subject, or for an overview of what's here, visit the site map. Look for science there!

A collection of educational resources (instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, student created materials ...) for K-12 mathematics and science education. You may browse through mathematics and science education curricula or conduct searches that focus on specific interests.

Exploratorium: ExploraNet    http://www.exploratorium.edu/

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception with over 650 interactive "hands on" exhibits. Site includes how to make science exhibits/experiments/projects, neat visual experiments, eye dissection how-to, and great lesson links.

Interact Simulations    http://www.interact-simulations.com/

Interact is the leading simulations publisher in the United States. It markets its products through nine catalogs containing descriptions of over 300 unique instructional units for K-12 students in the subject areas of Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, and Science. All of Interact's units are written and tested by classroom teachers.

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Exhibits, resources, and fun of a museum visit right to your desktop. online exhibits. educational hotspots on the Internet. science news, activities, and resources. units of study to support your science curriculum. Sample some interesting science programs and demonstrations.

Annenberg/CPB Projects Learner OnLine    http://www.learner.org/

Lots of resources here, including the Science and Mathematics Initiatives (SAMI) database, a searchable database specifically designed to provide educators with easy access to helpful web-based information and resources. Includes science and mathematics curriculum resources, lesson plans and projects, rural resources, funding sources, computer software resources, etc.

Exploring the Environment "classroom of the future"    http://www.cotf.edu/ete

Sponsored by NASA and Wheeling University, problem-based learning designed for M.S. and H.S. students; EXTENSIVE teacher help section in prep for the investigations and good guidance for kids. Investigations range from simple to quite involved.

Cool Science for Curious Kids    http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute picked some of the best museum activities and adapted them for the Web. The result is this simple site for kids in kindergarten through second or third grade. Kids explore animals, dust, butterflies, and more.

Guide with lessons for planning a museum trip. Activities for planning, pre-visit, on-site and follow-up for all curricular areas. Dozens of lessons. Exceptional reviewed list of Museums on the Web and available resources.

Global Schoolhouse    http://www.gsh.org/

The Connected Educator: great educational resources, including teacher activity guides, Encarta Schoolhouse and on-line software guides. The Connected Classroom: Register your class projects here or see projects from other schools around the world. Create and publish web pages for your school--free. The Connected Learning Community: Get connected.

PhysLINK:    http://www.physlink.com/

The Ultimate Physics Resource, is well-worth a visit. This attractive resource site has well developed reference, societies, and publications sections, and also links to history, news, and fun sites as well.

The Information network of SITE    http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU:80/insite/

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (InSITE) network sponsored by SITE and dedicated to exploring ways in which the Internet can benefit teacher education programs around the world.

Frank Potter's Science Gems    http://www-sci.lib.uci.edu/SEP/SEP.html

Includes many lesson plans for both science and math. Total selected resources number about 2000 out of more than 10,000 science-related resources on the 'Net.

AskERIC    http://edrs.com/cgi-bin/askERIC

An research tool for finding resources on ERIC databases.

The Science Pages include links as varied as Astronomy toWeather and Meteorology. Learning Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry can now be fun and a mouse click away.

Carl Sagan Internet Resource Archive    http://pubweb.acns.nwe.edu/~gdd816/sagan.html

"One trend that bothers me is the glorification of stupidity, ...that it's all right not to know anything."--Carl Sagan. Links to the Planetary Society, with Pres. Sagan's home page, other sites.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration    http://www.nasa.gov/

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration: One of the best!!; if you don't have this bookmarked, do so this minute. The photos are wonderful, the info infinite.

Yohkoh Movie Theater of the Sun    http://www.lmsal.com/YPOP/

The Yohkoh Movie Theater (YPOP) is designed to bring you images and movies depicting our nearest star, the Sun. The YPOP site includes a range of activities for youngsters, parents, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the Sun. You can make your own movies, see the latest solar images, take a tour of the Sun and much much more.

Interactive Frog Dissection    http://curry.eduschool.Virginia.EDU/go/frog/

The Interactive Frog Dissection: An Online Tutorial. This famous site offers frogless dissection for high school students."valuable preparation tool or even a substitute for laboratory dissection."

*Yes Magazine*    http://www.islandnet.com/~yesmag/homepage.html

The Island Net of Vancouver Island, Member's Mall. One fascinating member is the *Yes Magazine* science topics and activities for youngsters "designed to make science exciting, fun."

Bill Nye, The Science Guy    http://nyelabs.kcts.org

from TV land, wild and wacky and full of adventure for kids. You may not love the fast pace of the TV show, but this site can be explored at your own leisure. Remember: "Science Rules!"

Dr. Matrix's Weird Web World of Science    http://www.infi.net/~drmartx/

a "launch pad to the universe of thought"--linking two unlikely spots on the Earth: North Carolina, USA, and Tasmania, Australia. Found on this page, just to balance Carl Sagan, here's a quote from Bertrand Russell: "Mathematics may be defined as the subject where we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true." [Note: Free speech exercised here. But truly a universe of info.]

Math and Science Gateway    http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway/index.html

The Cornell Theory Center is committed to providing a wide range of educational services to the national community. This Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, and has won numerous awards.

The Art of Renaissance Science    http://bang.lanl.gov/video/stv/arshtml/lanlarstitle.html

Galileo and Perspective: This web site gives an account on the contributions of Renaissance mathematicians to the development of science and art is based on a videotape of the same name. This site looks in particular at the work of Galileo and describes with drawings, films, and animations his work with inclined planes and accelerated motion.

Explorer    http://unite.ukans.edu/

This site features some great resources for K-12 mathematics and science educators and can be navigated by topical area. You can also search the entire site by key words or phrases.

Galileo Lesson Plans    http://www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/galileo.html

Galileo is a collection of science lesson plans for K-12 science teachers for the classroom use.

Mathematics and Molecules    http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/mathmol2.html

This web site gives you a view to students, teachers, and the general public with information about the rapidly growing fields of molecular modeling and related areas; K-12 students with basic concepts in mathematics and their connection to molecular modeling; a working model of a hypermedia textbook and supplementary multimedia activities.

Online presence for a workshop that gathers physics educators from around the nation and teaches them how to use modern computer technology in their physics classes. A Collection of physics Labs for viewing or downloading is provided.

Optimizing National Education    http://www.opnated.org

A site where a free K-6 science curriculum that is worth using is; find the "free curriculum" button and look for grade level you want.

Mathematics of the Rainbow    http://www.geom.umn.edu/education/calc-init/rainbow/

How are rainbow are formed? Why do they only occur when the sun is behind the observer?, To all these questions, This Online Science Lab helps to answer these and other questions by examining a mathematical model of light passing through a water droplet. Students in grades 9-12 use Fermat's Principle of least-time to derive the Law of Refraction experimentally.

American Museum of Natural History    http://www.amnh.org

A number of Online Scientific explorations are available at this museum's web site.

Cascades Volcano Observatory    http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/home.html

This web site tells about the Real time data, photo archives, and more than enough information on the active volcano range. great stopping point for students/teachers looking for volcano data.

CHEMystry    http://tqd.advanced.org/3659

online textbook provides an excellent supplement for high school chemistry classes.

National Wildlife Federation classroom/education page    http://www.nwf.org/educate.html

Lots of neat science and environmental education programs and links here! You can also subscribe to the monthly Current Events HOTLINE, email of great nature-related lesson plans, at http://www.nwf.org/atracks/xxx. creators of Ranger Rick, NatureScope, Your Big Backyard and the Animal Tracks program.

Environmental Database for Schools    http://www.soton.ac.uk/~engenvir/

This database aims to provide secondary school pupils with objective information on the co-existence of engineering and the environment. It covers such topic as Acid Rain, Global Warming, and Alternative Energy.

ScienceLink    http://eruditio.asu.edu/~smckeeve/scilinkindex.html

Links to activities around the net classified along basic sciences.

The Science Stash    http://www.atlantic.net/~rolovett/

Excellent links page. Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Marine Biology, Physics and more.

Seeing Color    http://ls.la.asu.edu/askabiologist/research/seecolor/

This site on color vision is designed for K-12 students and includes a sample color blindness test using two of the Ishihara charts along with brief explanations about color blindness. Included are links to Sir Isaac Newton and a chart on common animals and the colors they see.

Project Primary    http://www.owu.eud/~mggrote/pp/

Hands-on activities for the teaching of science. Activities in Botany, Chemistry, Children's Literature, Geology, Physics, and Zoology, are simply explained and designed to engage children's curiosity and to help them learn. The philosophy explained in the Constructivism section

Virtual Field Trips    http://www.field-guides.com/

Take your students on nature field trips through the Web. Each field trip covers a single topic such as salt marshes or volcanoes. Sites are arranged in sequential order to build a story and include a series of "trail markers" or stops, that describe each site on the field trip to guide students' learning. If logs or journals are required, every field trip has a set of prepared documents that you can print out for each person on the trip. Also included are short teacher's guides and selected other Web sites that provide background or curriculum guidance.

The JASON Project    http://www.jasonproject.org/

If trekking through the tropical rain forests of Peru and studying organisms in ocean environments are your students' ideas of fun, then this site is for them. The JASON Projects are year-round expeditions that combine distance learning and scientific exploration. Students can read journals and look at pictures from past expeditions or sign up for e-mail updates from Hawaii, where researchers from JASON XII are exploring volcanoes.

Bill Nye the Science Guy    http://nyelabs.kcts.org/openNyeLabs.html

The Science Guy has his own Web site where students can conduct experiments from the popular television show, read facts from each episode, or e-mail The Science Guy a question. Check out "Demo of the Day"! Teacher, find Episode Guides in the "Teachers' Lounge."

Science Fair Central    http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral

Having difficulty dreaming up a project for a science fair? The "Project Ideas" section has questions that can inspire even the most unmotivated student. A handbook tells students what a science project is and how to create an award-winning project. Also an organizer for teachers and advice for parents about how to help their children complete their projects. Search for "Edison" to find an intriguing "Sitting Bull/Thomas Edison Link" game.

Women in Science    http://library.thinkquest.org/20117/

Girls and young women who wish to pursue careers in science can find inspiration by reading biographies of past and present female scientists or by contacting a female scientist to inquire about her field. Click on "Online Interviews" to read how different female scientists answered the same eight questions, or go on an Electronic Field Trip to see photos of different female scientists at work.

Constructor    http://www.soda.co.uk/soda/constructor/

A two-dimensional erector set that lets you choose a shape, put it into motion, and then tweak it by taking away gravity, speeding it up and more. There are directions for this tool, but younger students could just go in and construct something, then write a story about it. High school and college students could use this when studying physics, evolution, or robotics.

How Stuff Works    http://www.howstuffworks.com/index.htm

How does a tattoo work? How is sea level determined? How do compact disks work? How Stuff Works is an online magazine that explains in plain English how things work--everything from light sabers to refrigerators to hurricanes. Browse though the list of articles, organized by subject, or search for the topic that interests you most.

The Why Files    http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/

At the Why Files, students can uncover the truth behind the headlines. Visit the Environmental subsite under "More Stories" to read why ecologists love wildfires, or visit the Health subsite to learn why millions mourned when Princess Diana died. Click "Cool Science Images" to see pictures and explanations of scientific phenomena at work in our world.

Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World    http://www.hhmi.org/senses/

Everything that we learn has to first be perceived by the senses and then interpreted by the brain. What is the biology behind the learning? Explains how the brain sees, hears, and smells. Articles are written clearly for the general reader, but are not "dumbed down."

The Smithsonian Institution    http://www.si.edu/

Offers a vast variety of information for young scientists. View "what's New" to learn how the Museum celebrated Space Day, or visit "Museums and Research Centers" to take a virtual tour of all the facilities that comprise the Smithsonian. Educators can click "Education & Outreach," then click on "Resources for Educators" for online exhibits and professional development.

The Annenberg/CPB exhibits    http://www.learner.org/exhibits

Discover the physics behind roller coasters and other amusement park adventures. In the Weather exhibit, click on "Forecasting" to learn how meteorologists calculate wind chill factors, or take the test in the "Personality" exhibit to learn how others see you (click on "Reputation"). Stroll through the Copan Valley and Choco Canyon to discover why the Mayan and Anasazi civilizations collapsed. Visit the "Teacher's Lab" for activities that teachers can use in their classrooms.

Georgia Learning Connection    http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/

Lesson plans to correspond with all the QCC’s created by teachers from throughout the state!

Teachers Helping Teachers    http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/

look for teaching ideas and tips for many subject areas, including classroom management ideas. Check for weekly updates

Busy Teacher's Website    http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/BusyT/

an extensive and diverse list of subject areas: Archaeology, Chemistry, Ecology, Paleontology are a few of the interesting subjects offered. "Recess" section has games that can be played online during those dreaded rainy days.

Education World's home page

This site offers lesson plans, articles, and discussion groups on a variety of topics and issues. Over 6,500 education-related topics listing over 120,000 links, and growing all the time.

AskERIC Lesson Plans    http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/

These lesson plans are categorized by standard subject areas (math, science, language arts, social studies, etc.). A range of grade level lessons are represented, so there's plenty to choose from. This site also lists some special projects that you can do with your class.

Gander Academy's Theme-related Resources    http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/themes.html

Thematic teaching using the Internet. Starts with a list of 27 general categories of interest to elementary students, each with sub categories that list links for general information, teacher resources, student projects, and more. A great site that's user-friendly for kids.

Collaborative Lesson Archive    http://faldo.atmos.uiuc.edu/TUA_Home.html

Lesson plans on this site are divided up by grade levels. When clicked on 3rd grade, there was a lesson on weather and one on insects. This site also encourages teachers to share their own great ideas with others by submitting their lesson plans on-line.

The New York Times* Learning Network    http://www.nytimes.com/learning

The free site offers a lesson plan each day: Monday-history; Tuesday-science; Wednesday- international; Thursday-math and technology; and Friday-language and fine arts. More than 270 lessons are available in the Network's archives. The site also allows students to post questions to reporters on various beats.

Teacher Tips by Trevor VanTine    http://edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tvantine/

This site offers some "teacher tips" on how to use the Internet in your classroom, provides resources for teachers of gifted and talented students, lists science and history resources, and provides links to sites that offer ideas for lesson plans.

MCRL Resources    http://mcrel.org/connect.lesson.html

Part of Mid-continent Regional Laboratory's home page, this site also offers an extensive list of resources that provide lesson plans for all discipline areas, including "The Arts" and "Inter/Multi-Disciplinary." 121 links under science alone, so plenty of useful information.

Ga. Dept. of Education    http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/

Links to the Georgia Public Education Report Card, information on the makeup and scores for each district and school in Georgia, and The QCC On-line.

Scholastic’s Site    http://scholastic.com:2005/repact/index.html

Scholastic's site includes free worksheets and projects on reading, writing, phonics, spelling, social studies, science, and math. The selections are categorized by grade level and subject.

Creative Teaching Press    http://www.creativeteaching.com/indexa.html

Click on "Activities" to find the newest downloadable exercises (changed monthly). An archive of past featured activities includes a science project and a bulletin board idea, craft projects to help kids learn about the months, and exercises in reading and counting.

The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM)    http://www.thegateway.org

is designed for teachers to type a topic, grade level, and other information into a search screen that then retrieves -- from more than 140 web sites -- lessons, instructional units, and other free educational materials on that topic, for that grade level.

What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching    http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/ch1.html

A booklet from the government based on discussions with award-winning teachers new to teaching. Invaluable information from beginning teachers, their reflections, and resources and tips for success.

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