NASA
Nasa: Earth Observatory
The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet to the public. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental change.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor: North Carolina: Student Science Enrichment Program
The provides creative science enrichment activities for students in the 6th through 12th grades. It also provides lesson plans and resources for teachers and a special section on "Wildlife of the Alligator River" that features stories,...
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Globe
The Globe Program: Descubrimientos en Arroyo Roble [Pdf]
In Spanish. An online book about a science club's visit to a local stream and what they discover there. Includes notes for teacher. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Globe
The Globe Program: Atmosphere
A learning guide about the atmosphere. Included information about National Science Education Standards. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Globe
The Globe Program: Biosphere
A learning guide about the biosphere. Includes information about the National Science Education Standards. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Teaching Math & Science in Age of Sputnik
Why did the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik throw the fields of mathematics and science into tremendous demand in the United States? Find the many ways this revolutionary event impacted children from the 1950s to become the...
Museum of Science
Museum of Science, Boston
This site from the Museum of Science provides links to all aspects of the museum. An on-line exhibit and a link for educator tools are offered.
Other
Chicago Academy of Sciences: Notebaert Nature Museum
Online lesson plans are available on such subjects as constructing models that visualize the distance between planets and the sun. Teachers can also learn of workshops to enhance science instruction.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Sputnik's Legacy
This exploratory article (published September 11, 1997) outlines the history of the Sputnik Space program, but also includes the response within the United States educational system to speedily ramp up the study of science, math and...
Other
Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
Other
Canal Kids: Grandes Ingenerates (Big Inventions)
An exploration of four defining scientific inventions/discoveries of recent history: plastic, laser technology, electricity, and bar codes. The history and development of these technologies, along with examples of their application and...
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Eureka Alert: Fear of 'Foreigners' May Slow Scientific Progress
Science is a very important part of social progress. But since 9/11, foreign students, many of whom study science and technology in the United States, have had more difficult times of obtaining and renewing visas. This could lead to a...
University of California
Multiverse
Resource works to increase diversity in Earth and Space science through multicultural education.
Other
Ciencia Divertida (Fun Science): Pequenos Cientistas
Fun Science is designed to teach scientific experiments to children ages 3 to 16 in an informal and entertaining way. Click on "pequenos cientistas" to watch animated experiments and to access scientific facts and quizzes. The games...
Other
Science Hobbyist
This is a fun site filled with odds and ends of science. Wacky and amazing. Fun site to browse for ideas.
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Science
There are many activities available for families to promote science education in the community. This sites lists opportunities to do just that!
Other
North Dakota Science Teachers Association (Ndsta)
The NDSTA provides a membership application and information on its organization and conferences. It also offers a "Resources" link to web sites that promote science learning.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Sputnik's Legacy
Easy-to-read history of the Soviet satellite launch that began the race for space between the Soviet Union and United States. Click on "next" at the bottom to advance to the next page.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Usgs Education
Help your students with age-appropriate science activities with the links to these pages.