Top Science & Engineering Site links grouped by ...
| Organizations that promote science & engineering |
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 National Science Teacher’s 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 StandardsOnline version of Standards |
 The Smithsonian Science Education CenterResources:
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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 moreNASA - 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. |
