- Bad Science
Not an examination of pseudo-sciences. Instead, this page seeks to correct common misconceptions about everyday phenomenon in the fields of meteorology, chemistry, astronomy and physics.
- The Invention Dimension
Do you know who invented the automobile? How about the liquid crystal display? If not, head on over to this Web site, an online warehouse of inventors and their creations, some famous, some obscure.
- National Science Foundation
Since the 1950s, the NSF has been responsible for promoting science and engineering through various research and educational projects. Their Web site gives visitors the latest science and math news, as well as information on the latest grants, program announcements and statistical reports.
- Nye Labs Online
This is the home page of Bill Nye, the popular "Science Guy" seen on PBS and ABC. The site features online experiments, demonstrations and lost of science-related facts.
- Real Science!
Get your students excited about a possible career in science with this site, a list of jobs covering everything from Aeronautical Engineer to wildlife psychologist. Tips are given on how to start pursuing a career that catches your fancy, including books to check out at your local library.
- SciCentral
Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Women and Minorities in Science and Science in the News are but a few of the categories you’ll find within this massive index of over 50,000 sites and 120 specialties relating to the fields of science and engineering.
- Science Daily
Get the latest breaking news about the coolest discoveries and research projects in just about every field of science. Links to renowned science media like Discover are also included.
- Yes Magazine
Yes is Canada’s science magazine for kids, and as such contains a wealth of articles, pictures and hands-on projects for students to download. A tip sheet and book list for teachers is also included.
- Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide
In attempting to provide a beginner’s guide to creating a science project, this Web site shows visitors how to observe and gather data and form hypotheses. Ideal for elementary students, older visitors would do well to check out the "Intermediate Guide" which offers a more detailed look at the same subject.
- Forensic Files
By working with Newton Beagle, a canine super-sleuth, to solve an international heist of an endangered species, students learn how to gather, analyze and review scientific data.
- Growing the Scientific Method
Educators looking for a brief introduction to the science process skills would do well to stop by this page, which provides a good description of the scientific method. Also included is a useful list of related Internet resources dealing with gardening.
- Science Net Links
More than just a compendium of Web links, Science Net Links reviews each site for its curricular content and value. What’s more, the "Curriculum Connections" provides a list of lesson plans and activities that help students learn important science skills. All in all, its list of resources make it well worth bookmarking.
- Science Process Skills
Here you’ll find a searchable database of Web links to sites about a variety of science topics, including science process skills, as well as sites on a large variety of other disciplines. All sites are annotated with complete descriptions that include grade level information.
- Thinking Fountain
Sponsored by the Science Museum of Minnesota, Thinking Fountain is an online collection of "card files" designed to encourage students to learn about the world of science. Card topics cover everything from antibiotics to worms and cards with common themes are grouped together, making them easy to integrate into your curriculum.
- ECHO Exploring and Collecting History Online: Science and Technology
An online index of catalogued, annotated and reviewed sites on the history of Science, Technology and, medicine. Follow this online index to explore sites dealing with famous scientists, important discoveries, museums and stories of how science fields like astronomy came to be.
- KQED
This site includes lesson plans, news, workshops and other resources for educators and childcare professionals. Tied to the KQED media network.
- PBS
Science and technology teaching resources from the Public Broadcasting System. Some tied to PBS programming and some stand-alone.
- Science Education Glossary
A to Z from the University of Southern California. Covers a wide range of terms and acronyms.
- Science Learning Network
Site links, science news, museum links, and inquiry projects. A collaboration of museum-created and assembled materials sponsored by Unisys.
- Pathfinder Science
An excellent Earth Science- and geography-oriented site filled with ideas appropriate for middle-school projects. Contains links to science news, rubrics and many other useful resources.
