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Sciences
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Actionbioscience.org 
 "Actionbioscience.org is a non-commercial, ad-free, educational web site created to promote bioscience literacy by examining issues" such as biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, and evolution. Includes peer-reviewed articles, papers from outside sources, lesson plans correlated to the U.S. National Science Education Standards (NSES), and related links. Some material available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.actionbioscience.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Technology Last updated Sep 30, 2003 Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
This organization assembles "leaders in the public and private sectors in a unified effort to promote a national commitment" to an efficient, secure energy future. Find here content about energy conservation education, advocacy, and policy formulation, including elementary, middle, and high school lesson plans; sustainable school design; home and business energy check-up tools; and legislative analysis and updates. Many links to other relevant sites are gathered and described. Searchable. http://www.ase.org/ Topics: Energy, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Jan 16, 2002 Art of the Explosion: Pyrotechnics & Fireworks
"This multimedia exploration, designed for grades 9-12, explores the science and art of pyrotechnics and chronicles the making of [Chinese artist] Cai [Guo-Qiang]'s 'Tornado: Explosion Project for the Kennedy Center.'" Provides an introduction to the project, and interactive presentation on pyrotechnics (with a create-your-own firework images online feature), and classroom discussion questions. From ArtsEdge, a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3885/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Atomic Archive
"This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb" and explains how nuclear weapons work and their effects. Features key historical documents, a timeline of the nuclear age, arms control treaties, a glossary, lesson plans for teachers, and related links. Also contains "historical photographs, animations and interactive models of the first atomic bombs" as well as an almanac highlighting nuclear facilities, stockpiles, arsenals, test sites, accidents, and smuggling incidents. Searchable. http://www.atomicarchive.com/ Topics: International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Lesson Plans, Physics, Weapons Last updated Apr 17, 2004 Avoiding Armageddon
Companion site to the PBS series that "examines the threats from nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and brings viewers face-to-face with the people most impacted by them." Offers personal stories, expert insights, lesson plans, and other resources. Highlights include an interactive map showing weapons of mass destruction, and a global security simulator. While coverage of the issues on this site leans towards the sensational, it does offer information from multiple viewpoints. http://www.pbs.org/avoidingarmageddon/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Weapons Last updated Apr 29, 2003 Brains Rule!
This site promotes "learning about the brain and nervous system among children and adults using new and exciting teaching methods." Content for children includes interactive games, information about neuroscientists, and a form for posting questions. Also offers lesson plans for third through sixth grade teachers, and outreach opportunities for neuroscience professionals. A project from "Creighton University and several partner organizations." http://www.brainsrule.com/ Topics: Lesson Plans, The Human Body Last updated May 14, 2003 California Science Center Fun Lab
"Here's your chance to experience a world of science through awesome online games and hands-on activities you can do at home." Each of the games is inspired by an exhibit in the Science Center. Game topics include germs, air and space, and animal habitats. "After you play, follow the links to the exhibit section of the site to learn more." From the California Science Center, a science museum in Los Angeles. http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/FunLab/DoItYourself/DoItYourself.php Topics: Lesson Plans, Science Last updated Oct 19, 2004 Cement & Concrete Basics
Background information about cement, concrete (a mixture of cement and other ingredients), the cement industry, and concrete products. Includes lesson plans, a FAQ, and a virtual tour of a cement plant. From the Portland Cement Association, an industry organization that also offers updates on a potential cement shortage in 2004. http://www.cement.org/basics/ Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 4, 2004 The Colorado River Water Conservation District
Background information and updates about this public water policy agency concerned with "conservation, use and development of the water resources of the Colorado River and its principal tributaries." The site features studies and reports, maps, a glossary of Colorado water terms, lesson plans and interactive quizzes for teachers, and other materials. http://www.crwcd.org/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Water Last updated May 7, 2006 Corn Maze Geography: Teaching Geography Using Corn Mazes
This document features "lessons for teaching geography through the concept of corn mazes," which are "paths cut or plowed in a field of corn (maize) so that the paths form a pattern when viewed from overhead." Lesson topics include navigation, maps, global positioning systems (GPS), aerial photographs, and other geography concepts. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Rocky Mountain Mapping Center. http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/cornmazegeography.html Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Technology, Transportation Last updated Feb 5, 2008 Decoding the Past: The Work of Archaeologists
This site provides lesson plans for students in grades K-12 that are designed to "encourage your students to think about how human-made objects and other indicators of human life can enrich our understanding of peoples both past and present." Lesson plans address identifying artifacts, dating soil layers, and using typology to interpret artifacts. Also includes a bibliography and links to resources. From the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/decoding_the_past/ Topics: Agriculture, Archaeology, History, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 10, 2007 Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)
DLESE is a "geoscience community resource that supports teaching and learning about the Earth system." It is "being built by a community of educators, students, and scientists to support Earth system education at all levels and in both formal and informal settings." Resources include links to "lesson plans, scientific data, visualizations, interactive computer models, and virtual field trips," plus materials for educators. Some features require free registration. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). http://www.dlese.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Science, Science Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Extreme Oil
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series that "looks at how the oil industry must now go to extremes to find new sources of the asset that drives the world's economy and fuels so many aspects of our lives." Features sections on oil regions, the history of oil production and use, and the science behind oil exploration, production, transportation, and refining. Also includes lesson plans and Web links. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/extremeoil/ Topics: Industries, Lesson Plans, Oil & Gas Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Federal Emergency Management Agency: FEMA for Kids
Through stories, games, quizzes, and colorful characters, FEMA offers this searchable site to teach children about disaster preparation and damage prevention. Parent and teacher resources include lesson plans, Web sites, and publications concentrating on school safety, terrorist attacks, fire prevention, earthquake-preparedness, and other emergencies. Some items are available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/kids/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Lesson Plans, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Frank Potter's Science Gems
An annotated directory of thousands of science resources, "sorted by category, subcategory, and grade level [kindergarten through college]." Covers physical science, earth science, life science, mathematics, and engineering. Also includes links to lesson plans and science discoveries of the 1990s. Created by a physicist. http://sciencegems.com/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Science, Science Last updated May 13, 2005 Freedom Machines
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) P.O.V. program that "takes a new look at disability through the lens of assistive technology." Features a discussion of accessibility and the Internet, a photo gallery on the principles of universal design, and brief descriptions of assistive technologies such as optical character recognition, voice recognition, and closed-circuit television. Includes a lesson plan and discussion guide. http://www.pbs.org/pov/freedommachines/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 17, 2009 The Galileo Project
This site looks at the life and works of Galileo Galilei, mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Features a biography, including patrons, theories, and inventions; timelines; portraits of Galileo and other scientists; brief biographies of his contemporaries; figures in the Catholic Church that played a role in the Inquisition; a glossary, bibliography, maps, lesson plans, and related links. Searchable. From Rice University, Houston, Texas. http://galileo.rice.edu/ Topics: Christianity, History By Place, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Notable People, Physics Last updated Oct 2, 2004 GED Preparation Resources on the Web
Links to lesson plans for teachers and practice exercises for those planning on taking the General Educational Development (GED) exam. Also provides links to materials on specific subjects, including social studies, writing, science, math, and literature and the arts. From the Maryland Adult Literacy Resource Center. http://www.umbc.edu/alrc/ged_resources.html Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Jul 8, 2009 Guns, Germs and Steel
"Based on Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name, 'Guns, Germs and Steel' traces humanity's journey over the last 13,000 years" with a focus on understanding "the roots of global inequality." Features descriptions of and transcripts from episodes of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) show, essays related to topics explored in the book (such as crops, domesticated animals, and smallpox), recommended books and websites, and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/gunsgermssteel/ Topics: History, Infectious Diseases, Lesson Plans, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Illuminations
Designed to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Offers interactive lessons for students, lesson plans for teachers, and math applets, all arranged by grade level. Includes a large collection of Web resources, arranged by concept and grade, and the standards for teaching math. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Nov 20, 2002 The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook
The principles of aeronautics for elementary and middle school children, presented in three levels in English and Spanish for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Curriculum Bridges provides activities that show the relationships between aeronautics and math, language arts, social studies, visual/performing arts, and literature. Includes a basic Internet tutorial, lesson plans, an animated sign language dictionary, the Wright brothers, descriptions of careers, and Tennis Science. http://wings.avkids.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Transportation Last updated Feb 27, 2007 The Life & Times of Early Man
Australopithecus (Southern Ape), Homo Habilis (Handy Man), Homo Erectus (Upright Man), Homo Sapiens (Wise Man, including Neandertals), and Homo Sapiens Sapiens (Cro-Magnon and "Moderns" up to about 10,000 B.C.) are covered in this exploration of Stone Age living directed at elementary and middle school students. Includes lesson plans and classroom activities for teachers, as well as key annotated links to human prehistory. http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/EarlyMan.html Topics: Animals, Archaeology, Geology, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 2, 2007 The Math Forum
For mathematicians, math teachers, math students, and parents. Resources are broken down by grade level and type of math. Includes resources for mathematics education, a searchable and browsable library, and "Teacher Exchange," where teachers can find or contribute lesson plans. Math students may pose questions to "Dr. Math" (after first searching the archive and FAQ). From Drexel University. http://mathforum.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Science Last updated Feb 28, 2004 MathTools
This site offers hundreds of math lesson plans, learning activities, and stories for kindergarten through grade 7, and covers algebra, geometry, calculus, and probability and statistics. Specific topics include estimation, fractions, fractals, tessellations, platonic solids, and much more. Requires registration (free) to post materials. From the Math Forum @ Drexel (University), a project partially funded by the National Science Foundation. http://mathforum.org/mathtools/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Mega-Mathematics
This is Mega-Mathematics! is filled with elementary school lesson plans that teach unusual concepts in higher math: knot theory, map coloring, infinity, formal logic, etc. Each lesson includes background information, vocabulary, lesson, and evaluation activities. A project of the Computer Research and Applications Group of Los Alamos National Laboratory. http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Apr 15, 2002 The Miracle of Fall
A directory of links to information about fall foliage and related topics. Includes links to sites about fall color, trees, fall foliage updates and reports, driving and hiking suggestions, photos, lesson plans, activities, autumn gardening and composting, and more. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/fallcolor/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Geographic: Forces of Nature
This site is a companion to a National Geographic film about four of the most destructive natural forces: hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes. Features a description of the science behind the natural disasters along with an interactive activity for each. Also includes introductory facts, a list of famous forces, a glossary, and lesson plans. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/ Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 7, 2006 NOAA's Aquarius: America's Innerspace Station
Information about Aquarius, "an underwater laboratory and home to scientists for missions up to 10 days long" located in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. The site features a virtual tour, diagram of the Aquarius, live Webcam during missions, archive of previous missions, information on coral reefs, and lesson plans for teachers. http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Water Last updated Jun 18, 2004 NOVA Online Teachers
A searchable database of over 500 resources for over 170 Nova programs. Included are program descriptions, both printable and online activities, lesson plans, Web site overviews, and ideas from other teachers. Program transcripts are also available. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Recreation, Television Last updated Apr 14, 2004 Ocean Explorer
This searchable site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) "is an educational Internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm." The site includes information about featured NOAA ocean expeditions and related exploration activities; a gallery of images, audio, and video documenting exploration; photos and descriptions of the various technologies used; a history of ocean exploration; a bibliography; lesson plans; and professional development offerings for educators. http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, History, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Online Science-athon
"The Science-athon offers elementary and middle-grade students opportunities to discover the science in their daily lives. ... [It] asks students to investigate their world in ways that are engaging and fun, easy for teachers to incorporate into their teaching, and instructive." The site includes descriptions of activities and analysis of data as contributed by classes throughout the country. http://scithon.terc.edu/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Oct 21, 2003 Optics for Kids
This site provides an introduction to the field of optics for children and includes interactive demonstrations, instructions for experiments, games, lesson plans, and other resources in various areas of optics (such as magnification, diffraction, filters, and optical illusions). From the Optical Society of America (OSA), a professional membership organization. http://www.opticsforkids.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Physics Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Optics for Teens
This site provides an introduction to the field of optics and its applications in science, engineering, and medicine. Illustrated articles cover concepts such as electromagnetic radiation, lenses and mirrors, reflection and refraction, and the human eye. Includes career information, "online laboratories," a section on optical illusions, lesson plans, and related links. From the Optical Society of America, a professional membership organization. http://www.OpticsForTeens.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Lesson Plans, Medical Treatments & Devices, Physics Last updated Nov 4, 2003 PlanetDiary
Provides a weekly update of articles on the environment, focusing on natural phenomena and events such as floods, fire, fauna, flora, earthquakes, drought, health, volcanoes, oil spills, radioactivity, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical storms. Has background on each subject with annotated links and archives of articles back to 1999. Contains activities and lesson plans for teachers and students and a calendar feature highlighting future global environmental happenings with appropriate links. http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Oil & Gas, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 POV Borders: Environment
This companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) P.O.V. program has three sections: "Air" features information about hybrid and electric cars and alternative fuels, "Water" looks at bottled water, recycling, and the pollution in Newtown Creek, in New York City, and the "Earth" page has interactive games and information about gardening and heirloom seeds. Also includes video clips, discussion boards, lesson plans, and links to related information. http://www.pbs.org/pov/borders/2004/index_flash.html Topics: Environment, Lesson Plans Last updated Apr 29, 2005 The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb: A Resource for Teachers and Students
This site provides information on the science, the scientists, and the nations involved in the development of the atomic bomb. There are also lesson plans and suggested resources for further research, including Web links, print, and nonprint materials. From the Contra Costa County (California) Office of Education. http://intergate.cccoe.k12.ca.us/abomb/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Weapons Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood
A companion piece to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) special, this site "delves into the facts and myths about human blood and its impact on everything from religion and medicine to commerce and popular culture throughout history." It offers information on the circulatory system, blood's physical properties, transfusions, donating blood, scientists, and bloodletting, as well as lesson plans for teachers and a discussion guide. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/ Topics: Lesson Plans, The Human Body Last updated Sep 11, 2003 Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Almost 1,000 lesson plans "designed to enhance the elementary and high school learning of Science and Mathematics through the use of the phenomenological approach." Covers mathematics, biology, physics, and chemistry. From the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences at the Illinois Institute of Technology. http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Nov 12, 2003 Science Education Gateway (SEGway)
"Funded by NASA's Office of Space Science," SEGway "is a national consortium of science museums, research institutions and educators working together to present the latest space science research for students, teachers, and the general public." Includes information on auroras, comets, planets, NASA space missions, and other topics related to astronomy and space science. Also features lesson plans and guidelines for teachers (K-12). http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/ Topics: Astronomy, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Apr 25, 2005 Science NetLinks
Online "resources for K-12 science educators." Site features standards-based lesson plans; Web "tools," organized by theme and grade level; resources that support standards-based teaching and learning; and benchmarks, a set of science literacy goals. Searchable. From the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Dec 26, 2003 Science@NASA: Headline News
Provides news about space science, astronomy, living in space, earth science, physical and biological sciences, and space exploration technology. Most articles also available in Spanish. News is archived back to 1996. http://science.nasa.gov/ Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Soils
This site is "part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver scientifically based soil information." It has some online soil surveys and information on where to obtain other surveys, plus information on soil use, management, classification, research, and research procedures. There are images and descriptions of soils (some arranged by U.S. state). The education section includes soil facts, lesson plans, and related links. http://soils.usda.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Lesson Plans Last updated Apr 23, 2003 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Education Center
"This site is for students, teachers, librarians and other educators to access" the many educational resources from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The site features information about Army Corps activities such as disaster response and water resource management, lesson plans about navigation, the "Young Engineer's Club" with games and a database of science experiments, and links to numerous related sites. http://education.wes.army.mil Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Lesson Plans, Science, Science, Technology, U.S. Military Last updated Sep 21, 2005 Understanding Geologic Time
This site "introduces students [in grades 5 through 10] to geologic time, the evidence for events in Earth's history, relative and absolute dating techniques, and the significance of the geologic time scale." Includes interactive quizzes, and lesson plans for teachers. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/ Topics: Geology, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2003 Weather 101: A Resource for Teachers and Students
Maintained by an expert meteorologist, this is a collection of links on many aspects of weather. The topics covered include glossaries and terminology, conversions and calculators (temperature, pressure, wind, wind chill, Fujita tornado intensity, and Saffir-Simpson hurricane and Beaufort wind force scales), maps and charts, tutorials and FAQs (weather basics, clouds, storms, light and optics, remote sensing, forecasting and weather maps), lesson plans, and meterology career information. http://ggweather.com/101.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, Water, Weather Last updated May 17, 2005 Wessels Living History Farm
This site features information about farming practices in York County, Nebraska, during the 1920s and 1930s. Topics include machines, crops, making money, farm life, pests and weeds, and water. Also includes information about the current living history center, images of the farm throughout the year, video clips of oral histories, and lesson plans. Searchable. http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 29, 2004 What Did T. rex Taste Like?: An Introduction to How Life is Related
This site, designed for students in grades 7 through 12, provides an introduction to cladistics, a method of classification that uses the observable features of organisms. "Cladistics organizes living things by common ancestry and evolutionary relationships, enabling us to better understand life's present diversity and evolutionary history." Includes lesson plans for teachers. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/Trex/ Topics: Biology, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Science Last updated Aug 18, 2004 |
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