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Websites in Educational Resources

1. 101 Science & Technology for Amateurs
   Science and other technology subjects for home learning centers, amateur radio operators, and amateur scientists.
   http://www.101science.com/
   
   
2. 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
   
   
3. 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/
   
   
4. 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 of charge to commercial news outlets.
   http://www.acfnewsource.org/archive/science.html
   
   
5. 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
   
   
6. Assignments 'R' Us
   Offers mathematics, physics and chemistry assignment assistance.
   http://lightning.prohosting.com/~dabiog/myweb2/
   
   
7. 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/
   
   
8. 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/
   
   
9. 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/
   
   
10. BETR World Science and Computer Education
    Offering information on classes and camps for science and computer education in Maryland and Virginia.
    http://betrworld.com
    
    
11. 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
    
    
12. Bill Nye the Science Guy
    Online science laboratory. Includes learning activities and show information.
    http://www.billnye.com/
    
    
13. Brainium
    A curriculum-based, online environment where teachers and students can share ideas, experiments and activities.
    http://www.brainium.com
    
    
14. 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
    
    
15. 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
    
    
16. 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/
    
    
17. 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
    
    
18. 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/
    
    
19. 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
    
    
20. 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/
    
    
21. 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
    
    
22. 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
    
    
23. 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/
    
    
24. 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
    
    
25. 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/
    
    
26. 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
    
    
27. 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
    
    
28. 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/
    
    
29. 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/
    
    
30. Experiences of the Twentieth Century Saga
    The site provides useful resources on mathematics and physics.
    http://kr.cs.ait.ac.th/~radok/
    
    
31. Extreme Science
    Science news and activities with an emphasis on extremes.
    http://www.extremescience.com/
    
    
32. Field Trips
    Includes virtual science tours on nature topics. Includes related educational resources.
    http://www.field-trips.org/
    
    
33. Frank Potter's Science Gems
    Resources are sorted by category and grade level.
    http://www.sciencegems.com/
    
    
34. 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/
    
    
35. 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/
    
    
36. 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/
    
    
37. 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/
    
    
38. How Stuff Works
    Explanations about form and function in science and technology.
    http://www.howstuffworks.com/
    
    
39. Howard Hughes Medical Institute
    Publications, lab safety training videos, biomedical research and science education multi-media resources.
    http://catalog.hhmi.org/index.jsp
    
    
40. Hyperlinks (Science Education)
    Science education links.
    http://magus.physics.georgetown.edu/~jkf/carhart/Educ.html
    
    
41. 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
    
    
42. 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
    
    
43. 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
    
    
44. 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/
    
    
45. 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/
    
    
46. Journal of Young Investigators
    Online journal dedicated to the presentation of undergraduate research in science, mathematics, and engineering.
    http://www.jyi.org/
    
    
47. K-12 Science Education Resources
    From teacher Bill Beaty's homepages. Includes links, projects and lesson plans.
    http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/edu.html
    
    
48. 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
    
    
49. 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
    
    
50. 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
    
    
51. MSNucleus
    Access to the K-12 Integrating Science, Math, and Technology Reference Curriculum is now FREE.
    http://www.msnucleus.org/curriculum/curriculum.html
    
    
52. Massive
    A searchable database for educational math and science songs to assist in rote learning.
    http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/
    
    
53. 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
    
    
54. 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/
    
    
55. 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/
    
    
56. 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
    
    
57. 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
    
    
58. Negashte
    A student magazine from Tehran, with mathematics and physics content. In both Iranian and English.
    http://negashte.tripod.com
    
    
59. Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
    Education and training programs in science.
    http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm
    
    
60. 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
    
    
61. 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
    
    
62. 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
    
    
63. 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
    
    
64. Project 2061
    The American Association for the Advancement of Science's site on reforms of science, mathematics, and technology education.
    http://www.project2061.org/
    
    
65. QEC Science Education
    A diverse set of resources for science students and science educators dedicated to improving learning outcomes.
    http://www.qeced.net
    
    
66. 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/
    
    
67. 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
    
    
68. 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
    
    
69. Sandlot Science
    Interactive optical illusions, games, science projects, fun puzzles, and distortions.
    http://www.sandlotscience.com/
    
    
70. 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/
    
    
71. 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
    
    
72. 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
    
    
73. 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
    
    
74. 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
    
    
75. Science Friday Kids' Connection
    Hyperlinked lesson plans, summaries, and related materials to topics previously discussed on the show.
    http://www.sciencefriday.com/kids/
    
    
76. 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/
    
    
77. 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/
    
    
78. 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
    
    
79. 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/
    
    
80. 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/
    
    
81. Science Online
    Fee-based subscription site, providing a free tour of the resources available. These include an information bank, animated models, simulations, professional development, experiments online, and teacher presentations.
    http://www.scienceonline.co.uk/
    
    
82. 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
    
    
83. Science Resources
    Large index of science related internet resources created by Nerd World Media.
    http://www.nerdworld.com/nw539.html
    
    
84. 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/
    
    
85. 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/
    
    
86. 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
    
    
87. Science U
    Interactive exhibits and multimedia articles and activities.
    http://www.ScienceU.com/
    
    
88. Science, Technology and How Things Work
    Science foundations and all aspects of scientific education, for K-12 students to advanced experts.
    http://www.academic-genealogy.com/science.htm
    
    
89. 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
    
    
90. 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/
    
    
91. ScienceIQ.com
    A science fact sent by email each workday. Large online archive. Free trial subscription.
    http://scienceiq.com/
    
    
92. 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
    
    
93. ScienceNetLinks
    Resource for K-12 science educators.
    http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
    
    
94. Sciencefinder
    A wealth of information for teachers and students of science, especially but not exclusively for British high schools.
    http://www.sciencefinder.co.uk
    
    
95. 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/
    
    
96. Sciensational.com
    Fun to read science facts and trivia presented in a very pleasant manner!
    http://www.sitesworld.com/sciensational/
    
    
97. Sheppard's Science Resources
    Over 800 links organized alphabetically in over 40 categories.
    http://www.can-do.com/uci/index.html
    
    
98. 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/
    
    
99. 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
    
    
100. 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
     
     
101. 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/
     
     
102. 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/
     
     
103. 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/
     
     
104. The Bubblesphere
     All about soap bubbles. Bubble blowing, solutions, history, fun, Java games, bubble machines and trivia.
     http://bubbles.org/
     
     
105. 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/
     
     
106. The Exploration Network (EXN)
     Discovery Channel Canada Online covers science, technology, nature and adventure.
     http://www.exn.ca/
     
     
107. The GLOBE Program
     A worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program.
     http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html
     
     
108. 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 education and future careers in science; provide an inter-disciplinary examination of the role of gender in the creation, teaching and learning of science; and build community among interested users for the purposes of inquiry, information exchange, best practices development and mentoring.
     http://gsdl.enc.org/
     
     
109. 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
     
     
110. The Science Campus
     A resource for science and technology courses. Online theory items, feedback forum.
     http://www.science-campus.com/
     
     
111. The Science Eye
     Science and environmental education specialists offer science awareness through simulated classroom safaris for all ages.
     http://www.scienceeye.com
     
     
112. 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 activities in general.
     http://www.science-house.org/
     
     
113. The Science Spot
     Resource for educators and students. The Science Classroom and the Kid Zone are to make learning fun.
     http://sciencespot.net/
     
     
114. 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/
     
     
115. 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/
     
     
116. The Third International Mathematics and Science Study
     Responses to issues regarding 12th-Grade TIMSS.
     http://nces.ed.gov/timss/
     
     
117. 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
     
     
118. 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, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a new way of presenting science.
     http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/
     
     
119. TryScience.org
     Content is contributed by science centers and museums worldwide and constantly changes.
     http://www.tryscience.org/
     
     
120. 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
     
     
121. 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
     
     
122. 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 mailing lists.
     http://science.uniserve.edu.au/
     
     
123. 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/
     
     
124. Volcano World
     Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids.
     http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
     
     
125. Whelmers
     Includes activities that use everyday objects to illustrate mathematical principles.
     http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/
     
     
126. Whyville
     A free website dedicated to learning through exploration and communication.
     http://www.whyville.net/
     
     
127. 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/
     
     

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