Frank Potter's Science Gems:
Science resources are sorted by category and grade level.
http://www.sciencegems.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/
Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center:
The centerpiece for education at Fermilab. Over twenty-five
education programs aiming to develop habits of mind through inquiry.
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/ed_lsc.html
Elementary Science Program:
A science activity of the month for students and teachers of
elementary science, plus an archive of past activities, and
resources for a variety of science units.
http://www.monroe2boces.org/shared/esp
Resources for Scientists Teaching Science:
Creative teaching ideas from scientists who teach science. 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/
Instructional Materials for Science Educators:
IMSE is sponsored by the SERVIT Group, part of the Department of
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, North Carolina State
University.
http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/
ScienceNetLinks:
Resource for K-12 science educators.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
Project 2061:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science's site on
reforms of science, mathematics, and technology education.
http://www.project2061.org/
K-12 Science Education Resources:
From teacher Bill Beaty's homepages. Includes links, projects and
lesson plans.
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/edu.html
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
How Stuff Works:
Explanations about form and function in science and technology.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
The Science Eye:
Science and environmental education specialists offer science
awareness through simulated classroom safaris for all ages.
http://www.scienceeye.com
Journal of Young Investigators:
Online journal dedicated to the presentation of undergraduate
research in science, mathematics, and engineering.
http://www.jyi.org/
The Exploration Network (EXN):
Discovery Channel Canada Online covers science, technology, nature
and adventure.
http://www.exn.ca/
Parent Patch:
Large collection of science websites that are educational and fun
and links to virtual science tours.
http://www.parentpatch.com/Education/Science/
Science U:
Interactive exhibits and multimedia articles and activities.
http://www.ScienceU.com/
Royal Science:
Learn about the various fields of science, what they are, and where
to find more fun information about them.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8424/science.html
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/
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/
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
Science Resources:
Large index of science related internet resources created by Nerd
World Media.
http://www.nerdworld.com/nw539.html
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/
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/
Sandlot Science:
Interactive optical illusions, games, science projects, fun puzzles,
and distortions.
http://www.sandlotscience.com/
101 Science & Technology for Amateurs:
Science and other technology subjects for home learning centers,
amateur radio operators, and amateur scientists.
http://www.101science.com/
Brainium:
A curriculum-based, online environment where teachers and students
can share ideas, experiments and activities.
http://www.brainium.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/
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/
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
QEC Science Education:
A diverse set of resources for science students and science
educators dedicated to improving learning outcomes.
http://www.qeced.net
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
Education Planet:
Top rated science sites as picked by educator/reviewers.
http://www.educationplanet.com/topsites/science.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
Funspots for Science Teachers:
Cross disciplinary inks, with descriptions, are provided to online
interactive sites.
http://www.lbl.gov/NCSWA/funspots.html
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/
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
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
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
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
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 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/
Sci-Journal:
Gives school and college students the chance to publish work they've
done in their science classes so that other students around the
world can read about it. A discussion list allows messages about
each article to be posted on the site.
http://www.sci-journal.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
Extreme Science:
Science news and activities with an emphasis on extremes.
http://www.extremescience.com/
TryScience.org:
Content is contributed by science centers and museums worldwide and
constantly changes.
http://www.tryscience.org/
Field Trips Site:
The Field Trips site has virtual science tours on nature topics
visiting some of the best sites on a subject. Teacher's resources
are included.
http://www.field-trips.org/
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/
Science Shack at BBC Online:
Get answers to your science questions, look for experiments you to
do, and visit our multimedia area to learn more about current
science topics in the news.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/scienceshack/
Sciencefinder:
A wealth of information for teachers and students of science,
especially but not exclusively for British high schools.
http://www.sciencefinder.co.uk
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
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
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/
Computers and Assessment in Science Education. ERIC Digest ED395770:
Discusses types of computer applications used in science assessment;
underlying assumptions that guide their roles in assessment; and
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
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
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
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
ExpoDream: Science Expo:
Free portfolios and projects posting for amateur and professional
scientists and science researchers to exhibit their works online.
Also providing resources, science forum and scientist message board.
http://www.expodream.com/hall/search.asp?catID=5
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
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
Scientific Web in Farsi and English:
Articles, journals, and scientific information is available in both
Farsi and English. A database of software, together with scientific
photo archives, is maintained.
http://jamacademic.com
Performance Assessment for Science Teachers:
Sample tasks are provided for authentic assessment, along with
rationale, teachers notes and equipment lists.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/Perform/PAST5.htm
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
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
Athena:
Earth and space science resources for K-12 from NASA.
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/
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/
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/
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/
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/
ScienceIQ.com:
A science fact sent by email each workday. Large online archive.
Free trial subscription.
http://scienceiq.com/
The Science Spot:
Resource for educators and students. The Science Classroom and the
Kid Zone are to make learning fun.
http://sciencespot.net/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Global Access to Educational Sources:
List of cross disciplinary science sites is provided at this site,
aimed at the middle school student.
http://www.geocities.com/jk02.geo/index6.html
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
World Wide Web Instructional Committee:
An ad hoc group of North Dakota State University faculty dedicated
to developing internet-based educational sites. This website details
the efforts of our group. Current projects include visual
educational research in computer science, biology, geology, and
anthropology.
http://wwwic.ndsu.edu/
Mr. Schneider's Science Page:
Provides categorized links to tutorials, lessons, and information
from all disciplines of science.
http://js082.k12.sd.us/
Science Teacher Stuff:
Resources for K - 12 science education; lessons plans, webquests,
background information, research, and education reform.
http://www.scienceteacherstuff.com/
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
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
Sheppard's Science Resources:
Over 800 links organized alphabetically in over 40 categories.
http://www.can-do.com/uci/index.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
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
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/
Whelmers:
Science activities that will catch the eye and mind of even the most
indifferent student.
http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/
MIT Council on Primary and Secondary Education:
Welcome to the Council on Primary and Secondary Education at MIT!
Explore our exciting programs for K-12 Students and MIT Students,
and learn more about the resources we have to offer Parents and
Teachers as well as MIT Alums.
http://web.mit.edu/cpse
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
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 GLOBE Program:
A worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education
and science program.
http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html
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/
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
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
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/
