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Organizations that promote science & engineering |
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National Science Teachers AssociationMembership, teacher resources, science store, science news, resources for students, parents, administrators |
Project 2061 Publications C urriculum Resources:
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National
Science Education Standards Online version of Standards |
The Smithsonian Science Education Center Resources:
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Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Professional science educator organization for Nebraska. Most notable for their fall conferences |
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning Standards, Resources, Programs, Products, Services |
Electronic Journal of Science Education The Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education
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National Science Foundation
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Integrating Mathematics and Pedagogy (IMAP) San Diego State University |
National Center for Science Educators Supporter of evolution in schools Articles on evolution, creationism, advocacy groups, and Panda resources |
National Smithsonian Institute Education Center Many many many resources. Did I say many? |
National Science Digital Library Middle school portal, math and science portal... |
Richard Heckathorn's Physic's Materials
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Environmental Organizations to research for ideas, examples, and possibly partners. |
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A collaborative network of educators, families, and community partners working to cultivate equitable, culturally thriving, socio-ecological systems learning and ethical decision-making using activities to immersing learners in outdoor, field-based science, including gardens, for children in pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade and their families, and other opportunities for learners to wrestle with issues of socio-ecological justice such as food sustainability and water usage. |
Florida Natural history museum Scientists CT scans of thousands of natural history specimens, which you can access for free. |
Audubon Society bird bird watching information |
The Nature Conservancy was founded in 1951 as a global environmental nonprofit to work to create a world where people and nature can thrive. It has grown to a world-wide environmental organizations with millions of members, a staff of over 400 scientists, working in 75 countries and territories. Site includes sories and resources about what they do … see one story about climate change solutions in Nebraska |
The Wilderness Society unites people to protect America’s wild places. See examples of what and how they protect areas of wilderness. |
WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is a world leading conservation organization, which has worked for over 60 years in nearly 100 countries to help people and nature thrive. See examples … |
National Parks Conservation Association is a site to find information on America’s national parks. How they work to protect and preserve them now and for today’s and future generations. |
Freshwater organization is a public nonprofit organization with information and resources to preserve waterways and their surrounding watersheds. Includes information fro local cleanup and preservation. |
The National Wildlife Federation Includes Ranger Rick publications, products, and activities that inspire lifelong connections with wildlife and wild places. See it’s section on How to turn your yard into a certified wildlife habitat. |
Arbor Day Foundation includes information to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. See how to get free trees … |
Bird Count Great backyard bird count. Audubon & Cornell University
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Whale Net Whale Conservation Institute of Wheelock College in Boston. Archived questions and answers about whales and whale statistics. |
Garden guides the Encyclopedia of Plants, Flowers and the Plant and Garden Store |
Teacher resources plus more. The North American Association for Environmental Education is a network of professionals and students working to promote a healthy sustainable environment through education. |
Earth science: weather, space, .. to research for ideas, examples, and possibly partners. |
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Alder Planetarium & Astronomy Museum astronomy education, sky eye cam, and |
Earth and Sky Online an interactive site with excellent links and access to scientific communication and Tonight's SKY, based on a daily science radio series. |
IntellicastWeather reports |
National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration national weather service warnings, forecasts, maps, radar, and satellite with current and historical weather data and education center |
Space.com Information on our solar system and your space. Photos, movies, games, ask experts, teachers, missions, news, and awards. |
U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web Activities and resources for students, teachers, and explorers. Earth hazards, water, plants, animals, maps and images, rocks and images, real-time info. ecosystems, and natural resources |
USGS (United States Geological Services) up to date earthquake information |
National Aeronautics and Space Association Educational Resources, NASA for Kids, and much more NASA - build your own spacefleet: patterns for NASA space vehicles. |
The Weather Channel Weather forecasts, maps, and weather's connections to life. |
Mission to Mars unit - Designing and building a mission to Mars with a guided education plan and resources from NASA, join in live stream Q&As with experts, and share student work with a worldwide audience. |
Sky and Telescope Magazine current data on the sky, photos, and news clips |
Audubon Society bird bird watching information |
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Sites with learning activities |
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Science and Technology Web Site: science news and more |
Frank Potter's Science Gems Links to science activities arranged by topic and grade level
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Educator resources |
Elink North American Association for Environmental Education - Environmental resources and class projects online
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement Lessons for elementary and middle school in chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, and mathematics. |
Enabling The Future A Global Network Of Passionate Volunteers Using 3D Printing To Give The World A "Helping Hand." |
An Interactive Learning Experience Building blocks, mechanics, waves, optics, E&M, Astronomy, Life science, Fun and games. Many articles and projects |
Curriculum research links for example see one about plants |
Ask a scientist, kids corner, teacher's place, science search, science network, standards and framework |
FunBrain.com Site for K-8 kids, parents, and teachers. Games and quizzes |
Jason Foundation Interactive live laboratory real science, real time, real learning. Requires membership... |
Science 4 Kids - USDA - Agricultural research service. Food, clothes, water. Many activities
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Global School Net Foundation for internet based environmental education. Free for all educators |
Wonderwise at University of Nebraska - Lincoln |
Amusement Park Physics Annenberg CPB exhibits include design your own roller coaster |
University of Nebraska Department of Physics and Astronomy Football Physics with Dr. Tim Gay |
The Great Plant Escape University of Illinois Extension A plant growth adventure. |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cool Science for Curious Kids. Air junk, Build your own salad, butterfly's life cycle, microscope |
Molecular Workbench - simulations for a range of events. |
US Dept of Education Archived information for parents and teachers
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Edmund J. Sass, Ed.D. Science Lesson Plans and resources
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Hands on Technology Program Many activities
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PBS Online Science Educational activities and resources associated with PBS television programs |
Eskimo.com K-12 Science and Educational Resources
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Discovery School.com science fair central how to get started, ideas ... |
BBC learning resources for schools |
Simply Science many links for kids, teachers, and parents |
Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and innovation Inventions for kids cool projects, videos, and puzzles. Smithsonian |
The San Franciso Exploratorium Museum Many interactive science activities.
Frogs, snakes, cows eye dissection, light walk, memory, structors,
online exhibits, science explorer...... Chaco Canyon ancient observatory Sun-Earth Connection. The celestial alignments in the ancient buildings in Chaco Canyon with modern solar research, blending a sense of place, with science, art, and culture.Great activities for elementary: straws and pins, garden poles, clay bridges,paper bridges, newspaper bridges, Cylinders and scale, clay beams and columns, skewers and garden poles |
The Smithsonian Science education center: Science engineering and concepts program engineered for sucess. Program learning framework. Lessons, media catalog, field
trips, resource bank Art, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts Or - Smithsonian homepage |
Windows to the Universe Space and Earth science |
Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide Links to public museums that emphasize interactive science education.
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The GLOBE Program A hands-on education and science program Projects with opportunity to collect and share data worldwide |
Tryscience Field trips, adventures, and experiments |
Teach-nology interactive activities for students |
Periodic Table of Elements Los Alamos National Laboratory's Chemistry Division Presents: an interactive periodic table of elements with a multitude of related information. |
Scholastic Publishing Company sources for famillies, kids, and Teachers |
"Surfing the Net with Kids" columnist Barbara J. Feldman. |