Free resources from the Federal Gov't
Hubble: A View to the Edge of Space from NSA
Open Wide and Trek Inside from NIH
Hands on the Land - bureau of Land Management
I Hear America Singing - Library of Congress |
www.ed.gov/free
Cascades Volcano Observatory
includes answers to questions about volcanoes, an educator's
guide to "Living with a Volcano in your Backyard," information
about volcanoes in America's past (by state), how scientists
study volcanoes, how to become a volcanologist, careers, and
more. (U.S. Geological Survey)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1980
Earth in the Universe
presents lessons, video clips, and interactive resources for
learning about the origin and evolution of the universe, the
composition of the universe, earth in the solar system, the
physical composition of the solar system, conditions necessary
for planetary life, satellites and space research, and solar
energy. (Teachers' Domain, Multiple Agencies)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1981
Earth System, Structure, and Processes
provides videos and interactives for learning about
biogeochemical cycles, earth's changes and history, earth's
surface and internal processes, energy, natural resources, the
rock cycle, and soil structure and formation. Find lessons on
wind power, earthquakes, environmental change, plate
tectonics, recycling and composting, the scientific process,
seasons, and volcanoes. (Teachers' Domain, Multiple Agencies)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1982
Teacher Workshops: Science
offers presentations and handouts from workshop sessions on
teaching analogical reasoning, electricity (history), motion
and forces, oceans, particle nature of matter, phenotypes v.
genotypes (genetics module), periodic table, scientific
process, science of CSI, solids and liquids (and gases),
thinking like a scientist, and more. (Department of
Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2002 |
| NSTA resources for teachers
These books are downloadable as a pdf file to be read on your computer! Free! |
NSTA web site resources: http://www.nsta.org/
recommendedsites/default.asp
Educator resources:
http://www.nsta.org/resources
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| Three new book samples: |
New Books for Science Teachers
The National Science Teachers Association is offering, "Help! I'm Teaching Middle School Science" and "Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers."
Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom
The authors offer in-depth “how to” suggestions on conducting assessments as a matter of routine—especially in light of high-stakes standards-based exams, using assessment to improve instruction, and involving students in the assessment process. |
| Science MEAP examples for grades 5 & 8 and HST |
Science MEAP Assessment Examples |
| Rubric Maker |
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/ |
| Science grade level expectations (generated from draft posted by the MI dept of Ed) |
Expectations.pdf |
| Earth-Science: Exploring Earth is an interactive, online textbook. This has great animations, videos, and resources free! |
http://earthsci.terc.edu/navigation/home.cfm
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| Teachers' Domain has great multimedia library for teachers and students. Life Science, Human Genetics, and lesson plans galore. Create an account for free access. Correlations to national and state standards. |
http://www.teachersdomain.org |
| MASER site for Math and Science |
http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/maser.htm |
| Roller Coasters and Amusement Park Physics |
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/
coasters/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/ http://www.learner.org/exhibits/
parkphysics/coaster/section1.html
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ |
| Atomic Theory from the Miami Museum of Science |
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ |
| "Design and Discovery" aims to spark an interest in engineering among students ages 11 to 14 with hands-on projects that introduce them to fundamental concepts. The program, which includes directions, handouts, and other resources, can be implemented in school or at after-school programs. |
http://www97.intel.com/
education/index.asp
Intel Corp. has created a series of free web resources for students and educators as part of its effort to promote the effective use of technology in education. |
| Solar System resources
Virtual Planetarium and Interactive labs |
Good search engine: Google.com
http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/studentside/home.html |
| CIESE Online Classroom Projects. Great site for Math and Science activities for you and your classroom |
http://k12science.org/currichome.html |
| PathFinder Science - Great collaborative projects online to join. |
http://kancrn.org/ |
| Equipment loan contest program enables students and teachers to use professional research science equipment. |
iScience Project Offers Educators Free Use
of HOBO Data Loggers |
| eNature resource from the National Wildlife Federation. Free illustrated field guides to plants and animals. Hear bird songs too! |
www.enature.com |
Free CD—ROM illustrates gene mapping
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Students can learn about the Human Genome
Project in a highly visual and interactive way,
thanks to a free CD—ROM developed by IDI
Multimedia in collaboration with Henninger
Media Services and the National Human
Genome Research Institute... |
McREL science resources: Whelmers McREL accessible science series has 20 experiments
linked to standards for varying grade levels. Really fun things to
generate thinking and discussion by students. |
http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/index.asp |
| National Science Foundation's National Science Digital Library |
http://www.nsdl.org |
| MI CLiMB Science Resources |
http://www.miclimbscience.org/ |
| National Benchmarks for Science online. Project 2061. |
http://www.project2061.org/tools/
benchol/bolframe.htm |
| National Science Education Standards |
http://stills.nap.edu/html/nses/ |
| NASA Home Page |
http://www.nasa.gov/ |
| SCOPE |
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| WebQuests - Try the search for one |
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| Michigan Electronic Library |
http://www.mel.org |
| Planet Ark a center for environmental research |
http://www.planetark.org/searchhome.cfm |
| Michigan Teacher Network, Science Standards and web resources |
http://mtn.merit.edu/mcf/SCI.III.2.MS.1.html |
| Project Wild is an interdisciplinary and supplementary environmental conservation educational program for K-12. |
http://www.projectwild.org/ |
| Edsitement (marcopolo Humanities web site) |
http://edsitement.neh.gov/ |
| Explorasource |
http://www.explorasource.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/explorasource |
| Cool Science activities for kids |
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/index.html |
| Science Lesson Plans and Resources |
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/index.cfm |
| Eureka science resources |
http://www.eurekascience.com/
ICanDoThat/index.htm |
| Classification of Living Things |
http://anthro.palomar.edu/animal/default.htm |
| Library of Congress "American Memories" scrapbooks and artifacts |
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
lessons/index.html |
| Exploring Leonardo
Developed by the Museum of Science in Boston |
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo
/LeoHomePage.html |
| Plate tectonics, a whole bunch |
This Dynamic Earth
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/
dynamic.html
Plate Tectonics – The Cause of Earthquakes
http://www.seismo.unr.edu/ftp/pub/louie/class/100/
plate-tectonics.html USGS Earthquakes Hazards Program
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/plate_tectonics/rift_man.html Earth’s Continental Plates – Zoom School
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/
planets/earth/Continents.shtml Earth’s Interior and Plate Tectonics
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthint.htm
Plate Tectonics HomePage – USGS
http://www.aqd.nps.gov/grd/usgsnps/pltec/pltec1.html |
| Physics Experiments |
Computer Experimenter's Guide
Interactive Physics and Math with Java
Interactive Physics: Simulation Library |
| Frog Dissection |
BioRobotics Laboratory at U of Washington
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit The Whole Frog Project
Stand-alone software can be found at: Digital Frog 2 dissection software |
| Biology |
Biology Labs Online |
| Earth Science Simulations |
Earth Kam Science Simulations
Materialworlds |
| Probes |
iMagi proves
CoachLab Probeware ChemSensePasco's probeware newsletter Science Kit and Boreal Labs catalog
Thinkstation Probeware System |
Explore the world of Insects
How about learning how they fly? |
University of Arizona Center for Insect Science Education Outreach
Check out the K8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook |
Use hands-on experiments to increase comprehension for grades (3-5) from Xpeditions, National Geographic Society |
"Lighting Up the Sea" |
| Grades (9-12) from Science NetLinks, American Association for the Advancement of Science |
"Plasmolysis in Elodea Plant Cells" |
| "Explore Mars Now" is an award-winning, futuristic web site. A great simulation. |
http://www.exploremarsnow.org |
| "Journey South" tracks migratory patterns of birds and other species. Your classroom can participate in the observations. Real scientists are online. |
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/fall2003/index.html |
| Physical Science and Astronomy Interactive sites from McGraw Hill |
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072482621/student_view0/interactives.html# |
