Resources for Teachers
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Chemistry, for all grade levels
144.92.39.64/ice/other_links.html
A good link for teachers to find other chemistry information in journals, Universities or other publications. More of a research site than a direct information or learning site.
Fischer Science Education Online Service
www.fisheredu.com/
Wonderful for teachers needing new science ideas: this site offers "Teacher Tips" that offers prompt questions as well as easy class demonstrations of some of the science laws. Links available for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science and Equipment and Supplies.
http://www.nsf.gov/
This is a good sight for teachers wanting more research on all the science areas. Lots of information on awards, grants and other links. Mostly provides teacher-betterment information so this sight is not recommended to younger students.
Newton's Apple, KTCA Science Lessons
ericir.syr.edu/Projects/Newton/
Perfect for all ages and all level teachers. Provides pictures and shorts of information as well as "Try it" science projects that come with instructions, pictures and questions that students can do on their own, or teachers can assign. Very simple and accessible.
Oceanography community, many sites
scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/inst/
This site provides departmental descriptions, personnel directories, event calendars, research activities, program summaries, datasets & image servers, technical publications, etc. This appears to be a teacher research site only.
Smithsonian Ocean Exhibit: a treasure trove of educational resources
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.html
Lots of visual and education information on ocean life and human factors that are increasing and putting sea-life in danger. Many other links and research, educational resources here.
Guin Library: Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University
bubo.hmsc.orst.edu/library/birds.html
This listing of books, journals and websites is a starting point for research on the birds of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Definitely for the older, advanced student or teacher. This site provides books on subjects it lists.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
www.omsi.edu/
This site mostly advertises about OMSI but it does provide a quick tour of its current exhibition and how it was acquired. Good information for teachers interested in field trips to the museum.
Bonneville Power Administration
http://www.bpa.gov/Corporate/KR/ed/reslist/reslistx.shtml
Wonderful site for educators. Provides information on camps, books, curricula, games, exhibits, posters and more. . .much of which can be ordered from the site. Topics focus on energy conservation, resource planning, hydroelectricity and other specific Northwest concerns.
National Science Teachers Association
www.nsta.org
Site for educators looking for support, further education, additional science links and regional/national resources.
nimbo.wrh.noaa.gov/Portland
Great site for all ages and educators interested in weather, storms, historical information. Beautiful pictures and K-12 information available.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.ncg.nrcs.usda.gov/Welcome.html
Site offers conservation information on: political decisions, who they are, general information, volunteer programs and other references. Geared toward more mature learner.
www.ior.com/nwma/images/education.html
This site for educators only offers the sale of videos and posters regarding the importance of minerals, and how they are acquired in our daily lives.
www.peacecorps.gov/
Click on "World Wise Schools" and amazing classroom potential opens up. Choose from having a return corp member speak to your class, to videos, resources, links or letters from a current field member among others.
www.kconnect.com
Provides Kindergarten teachers ways of teaching math, science, liberal arts and others while also provided teacher tips and other links.
homebrew.cs.ubc.ca/webct/
Resource site for creating entirely on-line higher-ed courses.
www.bdd.com/teachers
Offers free teaching guides, audio tapes, illustrator and author profiles, as well as good books to read and how to teach them. Great site for all teachers.
www.edforum.com/
The on-line home of education news and advice. Content is 100% unduplicated and delivered fresh every weekday. Also publishes opportunities for free stuff!
www.yahooligans.com/
Site for all ages offering a variety of further links for information on numerous subjects in science, art, computers, sports, programs and daily news. Fun for adults too.
www.aspensys.com/eric/parent.html
An ERIC site catering to parents with articles addressing concerns and questions they may have about their child's future and current schooling.
Eric's Education Resource Home Page
www.teleport.com/~links/
ERIC sight that provides hands-on science activity books in many different discipline specific areas. Easy access to the many different links to be pursued.
www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Hyperstudio/Hyperinternet.html
A guide to the ultimate in multimedia writing: Hyperstudio: combining static, local information sources along with dynamic, network information sources to create reports and presentations that continue to evolve along with the information sources.
www.foxnews.com/
24-hour live broadcast of all the most recent news. Immediate links available to the hot national topics. Articles are written for easy comprehension.
www.usinternet.com/onlineclass/
Great site for teachers looking for new, fun, interactive lessons for students about different parts of the world. Provides internet learning opportunities and connections.
ananke.advanced.org/3542/questfj.html
Science experiments suggested for the general to advanced student. Devoted entirely to the sciences.
Historical Calendar by Media Designs
home.earthlink.net/~mediadesigns/Calendar.html
Site provides an educational calendar that describes historical events that occurred on certain days of each month. This is a great resource for lesson plans and bulletin boards.
www.america-tomorrow.com/menu/
You name it, it's here: weekly column for education leaders, new products, conference announcements, grants, news for schools, magazines, journals, consultants, speakers.
www.edweek.org/
Publication of Education Week on the Web. Resource to keep educators up-to-date on educational issues.
Pathways to School Improvement
www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pathwayg.htm
Amazing site for determined teachers!! Site lists topics available to begin working on improving a school and how: i.e. under Math, it links to implementing curriculum, instruction and assessment standards as well as providing hands-on, minds-on learning experiences among others.
quest.arc.nasa.gov/globalquest2/
WONDERFUL!! This is a very clear step-by-step site to help teacher use the internet as a resource for their teaching or in their classrooms. Link topics of reform, curriculum, advice and resources to name a few.Very comprehensive and understandable.
Jennifer Reed's Computer Educator's Site
www2.pair.com/jreed/infotech/
This is an amazingly comprehensive site that gives educators links to what other schools are in the process of using as far as technology and computer issues are concerned. Lesson plans, curriculum and further resources just for starters.
www.hyperstudio.com/
All you need to know about what a Hyperstudio is, how it works and how you can make it work for you and your classroom.
www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/
Althought this site is aimed at parents, it also offers good advice and examples for stimulating conversation in a classroom setting, as well as easy follow-up experiments. All grade-level appropriate.
National Center for Educational Statistics
www.ed.gov/NCES/
Good site for statistics regarding education questions for a researching student or teacher.
US Department of Education: Hotlist of K-12 Internet School Sites
rrnet.com/~gleason/k12.html
Links to individual states, then individual schools within each state, divided by age level, who have internet school sites. Great site for students and educators!