Science

General Information Links

NASA

4000 Years of Women in Science

Animal Planet

BrainPOP Science

Biology for Kids

Cloning

Discovery Education

Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff

Earth and Science

Famous Inventions

Geology

Global Warming

Inventions Facts and Myths

Inventor's Spot

Journey North

Making Science Make Sense

Mammal Video Index

National Geographic

National Academies Press

National Science Education Standards

Nine Planets

NOVA

Online Biology Book

PBS Science and Nature

Plants Database

Rainbows

Science Kids

Science News

Science News for Kids

Smithsonian Science

The Why Files

ThinkQuest Chemistry

Willo: The Dinosaur with a Heart – Fast Facts

Weather WizKids

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Reviewed Science Sites

Scirus - GO - speciality search engine for scientific literature.

Astrobiology at NASA - GO - searching for the origins, distribution & future of life in the universe.

EurekaAlert - GO - recent postings by research institutions & scientific organizations.

Science Magazine - GO - highly respected scientific journal.

Science Daily - GO - breaking news & the latest in scientific research.

Nature - GO- international weekly journal of science, includes science update.

How Things Work - GO - useful science site built around intriguing questions.

Popular Science - GO - fuel for the curious mind.

Scientific American - GO - science news, resources & reviews.

New Scientist - GO - good quality science news, articles & reports.

NICEM - GO - national information center for educational & training media - films, audio, DVD, kits & more.

Closer To Truth - GO- wonderful minds deliberating the deeper issues of life & our times.

Great Thinkers & Visionaries - GO - big bunch of troublemakers.

PhysicsWeb - GO - latest physics news & information.

Mad Scientist Network - GO - get your questions answered by the collective cranium of a bunch of mad scientists, run some crazy experiments or browse the collection of oddities.

The Why Files - GO - learn the science behind the news.

AAAS - GO - American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Discovery Online - GO - rich site full of news & articles about human behavior, history, planet earth, space, tech issues & much more.

Smithsonian Magazine - GO - read the magazine, explore art, science & history - vsee the image gallery & visit the kid's castle.

Discover Magazine - GO - science news, web picks, feature stories & NeuroQuest mini lessons on how the mind & brain work.

The Invention Dimension - GO - MIT's invention resources include The Inventor's Handbook, video library, inventor of the Week, awards program & a tons of toys for gadget fanatics.

The Science Museum - GO - rich entertaining & educational exhibits from the London Science Museum.

Significant Event Imagery - GO - stunning satellite images of the world's big events.

Exploratorium - GO - museum of science, art & human perception.

Scanning Electron Microscope - GO - take a unique microscopic look at the world or browse the archive of magnificent magnifications.

Explore Science - GO - great demonstration of the usefulness of interactivity in science education.

Try Science- GO - fun science experiments for kids

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General Science Resources for Teachers

The National Science Education Standards - Prepared by the National Research Council. The text includes standards for teaching, content, assessment, and professional development.
Benchmarks for Science Literacy - What students should know about science, math, and technology by the time they graduate from high school. This guide to instruction and the writing of a curriculum has been developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Science NetLinks - Lesson plans and web resources of K-12 science teachers from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Science Spot - This site is written by a middle school science teacher and contains lots of science lesson plans, links to science web sites, and projects for a science club or class.
Science and Technology - Lesson plans and web links from PBS.
The National Science Digital Library - Links to science resources for teaching.
Learning Science - Here you will find links to new online technologies for teaching science, links to science sites which are related to the science learning standards, and cool learning tools for math. This is a collaborative project of Temple University, and teachers in Bucks County (PA) schools.
Science Daily - Online magazine with breaking news about science.
SciCentral - This site helps you to keep up with science in the news.
Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog - Science news for teachers and students.
Science Fair Central - Help with science fair projects, and a guide to running a science fair. From Discovery School.
The Science Learning Network - The place to go for inquiry based science teaching. Also take a look at the Ten Cool Sites of the Month for new science sites.
Nova Online for Teachers - Lesson plans for using the PBS television show NOVA in the classroom.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Grades K -12 - Selected by the National Science Teachers Association.
The National Science Teachers Association
Popular Science Magazine - What's new in the worlds of science and technology.
The Case Files - The case files highlights individuals from the history of science and technology.
Science Study in the Philadelphia Area
- The Franklin Institute Online
- The Academy of Natural Sciences
- The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - Educational programs for teachers and students.
- The Morris Arboretum - Of the University of Pennsylvania.

A stronomy and Space Exploration

The Center for Science Education - Space Sciences. A directory of educational projects funded by NASA which may be searched by topic or grade level. This site is provided by the University of California at Berkeley
Goddard Space Flight Center - Lesson plans and other materials for teachers.
Mars for Educators A free classroom activities book and a free Mars Poster from NASA.
The Challenger Center for Space Science Education- Uses the theme of space exploration to improve student learning in science and mathematics.
The Universe Forum - Space and astronomy lesson plans from the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Earth and Sky - Activities to accompany the daily radio program, and also links to lesson plan and science sites.
Amazing Space - Astronomy lessons, teaching tools, and a video about the night sky.
ISS EarthKAM - A NASA sponsored program to engage students in the use of photographs taken by the Shuttle and the International Space Station. There are lesson ideas for several subject areas. Middle school students may also direct the camera on the ISS for projects which they are conducting in the classroom.
Space.Com - This site provides current news of the space program, and also information on space, astronomy and Project SETI. It is a commercial site and sells books, astonomy programs and other materials.
Space and Astronomy Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Astronomy and Space Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Exploring Planets in the Classroom - Hands on activities for studying earth, the planets, and geology.
NASA/MSU CERES Project Educational Activites - Lesson plans for grades K-12.
Google Sky - Google's pictures of the universe.
Build the Solar System - This site has a calculator so you can get the distances right.
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground - Hands on Astronomy Activites for Kids. There are activities for studying the rotation of the earth, mapping, time and calendars, and the solar system and the moon.
Paper Plate Education - The use of paper plates to demonstrate many of the concepts of astronomy. Good site when your supply budget is low.
Astronomy with a Stick - Astronomy activities that can be done during the daytime. These activities which track the movement of the sun are for elementary and middle school students.
The Women of NASA - Meet the women scientists at Ames Research Center. This is a K-12 initiative by NASA to interest more girls in careers in science.

Biology

Action Bioscience - Articles on the impact of bioscience research on our lives. There are high school lesson plans and charts of NSES correlations
BioZone Bio Links - This is a directory of web sites dealing with many aspects of biology such as ecology, biotechnology, animal behavior, cell biology and many more.
Living Things - Links to websites on animals, plants, and ecosystems. There are also tips for teachers. This site is prepared by the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
SMILE Biology Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Biology Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Animal Lesson Plans - For grades K - 8 by the ASPCA
The Genetic Science Learning Center - Background information on current developments in genetic science, and lesson plans.
Teaching Evolution - Information about evolution and possible perils and pitfalls to avoid while teaching about it. By the University of California Museum of Paleontology
The Marian Koshland Science Museum - Activities and lesson plans for infectious diseases, global warming, and DNA and genetics.
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences - Teaching resources, interactive games, quizzes, and information on becoming a research scientist.
The Entomology Index - Recommended entomology sites on the web for K-12 educators.
US Department of Agriculture for Teachers and Students - There is so much offered at this site that it is hard to describe. Visit Smokey the Bear, check out the food pyramid, and don't miss RUS the Surfing Squirrel.
Biodidac - This may be the place to look if you need pictures for teaching life sciences.
Microbes.Info - This is a portal for microbiology information on the web. Check out the FAQ's for basic information on microbiology, and the Education and Learning section for links to teaching related web sites.
KinderGarden - Gardening in the curriculum for all grades levels. This is a good starting point for any teacher interested in starting a gradening project.
Real Trees 4 Kids - Activities and lesson plans for grades 3 through high school. This site is by the National Christmas Tree Association.
Kids Gardening - Resources and grant information for teachers. By the National Garden Association.
Plants for Kids - Experiments in botany for children from the Delaware State University.
Bird Sleuth- A project in bird watching for middle school students. Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Online Biology Book - If your knowledge of biology is a bit shaky, you may need to refer to this text by M. J. Farabee

Chemistry, Physics and Technology

American Chemical Society - Web site for chemistry teachers and students.
SMILE Chemistry Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the Illinois Institute of Technology
Chemistry Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Physical Science Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Physics Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Exploring the Nanoworld - Lesson plans for nanotechnology and materials science by University of Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Education Center.
SMILE Physics Lesson Plans - From the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Technology Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Inventors and Inventions - Lesson Plans from About.Com.
Molecularium - Site for teaching about atomic structure. There are lesson plans for you and interactive activities for students.
The Particle Adventure - This is a great site if you need to brush up on your knowledge of atomic or nuclear physics. It has a few worksheets for students, too.

Ecology and Environment

Environmental Education on the Internet - Resources for teachers and students, and also information on grants and environmental organizations.
Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental education web site.
The Environmental Education Network
Exploring the Environment - This site has modules for students to use to explore various aspects of the environment such as hurricanes, rainforests, the Everglades, and the weather. There are teacher help pages, too.
Teaching about Waste and Recycling - Lesson plans from the EPA.
Community Science Action Guides - Teaching units and lesson plans for grades K-12. These lessons deal with water, energy, and health sciences.
The Electronic Naturalist - An online program providing a weekly environmental education unit. These units are available in 2 reading levels for K-3 and 4-8. Each unit has activities, a poster, and links to related web sites.
The Rainforest Alliance - Rainforest information and activities for kids and teachers.
The Rainforest Action Network - Dedicated to preserving the rainforests.
Educational in Nature - Environmental education units for 4th and 5th graders. This site includes lesson plans and worksheets.
Activities to Celebrate Earth Day - From Education World.
All About Global Warming - In case you need to brush up on your knowledge of global warming.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Information on Pennsylvania's environment for teachers and students.

Energy

Alliance to Save Energy - Lesson plans and energy saving tips.
Energy Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the US Department of Energy.
Energy for Educators - From the US Department of Energy.
The Energy Kid's Page - an energy timeline, classroom activities, energy facts, and an energy glossary.
Renewable Energy Lesson Plan - From the Texas State Energy Conservation Office.
Teaching Resources - on alternative forms of energy from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Solar Energy Lesson Plans - For all grades by Watts on Schools.

Geology

Geology Link - Learn what's new in geology, take a virtual field trip, check out virtual geology courses, or ask a geology professor.
Geology Educational Resources - From the U.S. Geological Survey. Projects in earth science for students and teachers.
Geology Lesson Plans - From ProTeacher.
Geology.Com - Geology articles, maps and satellite images, a geological dictionary, and teaching materials.
Understanding Geologic Time - This online unit for students has a teachers guide.
How Volcanoes Work - This is a good site if you need to brush up on your knowledge of volcanoes. There are links to volcano lesson plans on the Volcano Links page.
Mineral Information Institute - Free teaching materials and lesson plans.
Coal Lesson Plans - From the American Coal Foundation.
The Geological Society of America - Lesson plans for grades k-12.
Wind and Sea - Extensive guide to resources dealing with the earth and the atmosphere. Provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Meteorology

Weather Lesson Plans for Elementary Teachers - Lesson plans and links to weather web sites.
Meteorology
- Weather Lesson Plans for Elementary Teachers - Lesson plans and links to weather web sites.
- Weather Lesson Plans - From Discovery School
- Weather Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
- The University of Michigan Weather Underground - Weather information.
- Lightening Safety - There are Tools for Teachers to assist in teaching these safety measures.
- A Blizzard of Winter Lessons! - For elementary grades from Education World.
- Project SkyMath - A six-weeks middle-school mathematics unit which incorporates real weather data.

Oceanography
Treasures@Sea - Teaching oceanography through art and
literature.

Reef Ball Educational Projects - 50 ideas for teaching about
oceanography.

Sea World/Bush Gardens - Lesson plans and teaching
guides.