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1. Guides and Directories
2. Products for Teaching Science

Guides and Directories

1. Access Excellence
   Resources for high school biology teachers, including online discussion groups, activities exchange, and science news.
2. Armadillo's Science Resources
   Extensive index covering resources in all areas of science with links to organizations, online experiments, and projects.
3. AskEric
   Educational Resources Information Center includes materials developed to help teachers use the PBS show Newton's Apple.
4. Bad Science
   Learn about common mistakes made by teachers or others trying to help kids learn the basics of chemistry, biology, and other sciences.
5. Bill Nye the Science Guy
   Daily demonstrations of experiments on basic topics, such as gravity, or more sophisticated projects such as geyser building.
6. Collaborative Visualization
   Supporting teachers in transforming science learning to better resemble the authentic practice of science.
7. Cornell Theory Center
   Wide range of curriculum materials, journals, and research on math and science.
8. Cyberspace Middle School
   Online science curriculum designed for students in grades six to nine, offering activities, news, sports and awards.
9. Discovery Channel School
   Discovery Channel videos for schools. With free worksheets, activities, and other classroom resources.
10. Discovery Web
    Online resource for grades 6-12 science teachers and students being developed at Teachers College, Columbia University.
11. Dr. Internet
    Explore science and math fun facts. Dr. Internet helps find facts that can help with homework or science projects.
12. Educational Hotlists
    Resource lists divided into three main groups - general topics, science and teacher resources. Includes lesson ideas and projects.
13. Educational Resources
    Topical and general sites on the sciences, with links to lesson plans and activity ideas in biology and space.
14. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
    Search the catalog which contains all types of curriculum resources for K-12 math and science, or check out highlighted WWW sites.
15. EurekAlert
    Search for breaking research in science, medicine, and technology, organized chronologically and by topic.
16. Excellence in Science and Math
    Project designed to support teachers looking for resources to improve their science or mathematics teaching.
17. Exploratorium Home Page
    Museum of science, art, and human perception, with online material, and links to resources.
18. Explorer
    US Department of Education site offers links to a range of science curriculum information and resources.
19. Frank Potter's Science Gems
    More than 2,000 WWW resources appropriate for the classroom, categorized by subject and grade levels.
20. Franklin Institute
    Philadelphia science museum brings its exhibits, resources, and educational fun to K-12 sciences classes.
21. Helping Your Child Learn Science
    Suggestions for parents to interest children in science. Includes basics about science, activities for children, and recommended resources.
22. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
    Project designed to stimulate debate on the implications of science research, for middle school educators and students.
23. Lawrence Hall of Science
    Links to exhibits, school programs, teacher education material, and special events for children.
24. Learner Online
    Joint Annenberg/Corp. for Public Broadcasting project using media to bring quality programs on math, science, and other subjects to all kids.
25. Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium
    Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education provides assistance and resources to math and science educators and school reformers.
26. Museum of Science, Boston
    Interactive exhibits featuring movies, photos and resources for educators in the Science Learning Network.
27. NPR Science Friday Kids Connection
    Forum for young scientists, with online experiments from the popular radio show.
28. National Science Teachers Assoc.
    Publishes journals, newspapers, and other materials for those involved in science education, and supports reform efforts in the field.
29. Newton's Apple
    Index of suggested "Science Try Its," educational projects presented by the family science program on PBS, organized by season.
30. Project 2061
    Project to develop standards for K-12 science education. Run by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
31. Sailing Thru Science
    Exercises and projects directly related to the scientific principles involved in circumnavigating the world.
32. Schools Online Project - Science
    Meet other scientists in the cafe, search the library for science resources, or conduct and experiment in the lab.
33. SciEd
    Links to science and math resources, from astronomy and ethics, to paleontology and skepticism, for students and teachers.
34. Science Homework Helper
    Need help with your science homework? Clarification on today's science lesson? Send an email and receive a speedy reply.
35. Science Learning Network
    Community of educators in schools and museums share resources including museum exhibits. With special guests.
36. Science Notes
    Articles on contemporary science debates and innovations written and illustrated by the students at University of California, Santa Cruz.
37. Science Teachers' Pot of Gold
    Resources include Internet-based science projects, a news group for teachers, and details on Australian scientific institutions.
38. Science/Math Carnival
    Carnival provides hands-on science and math activities for elementary students. Details of the forum and workshops included.
39. Teachers' Lab
    Classrooms can participate in online activities designed to help students explore fundamental math and science concepts.
40. Thinking Fountain
    Science Museum of Minnesota presents surprising, funny, and personal connections to science for grades K-8.
41. Virtual Flylab, Virtual Earthquake
    Select the nearest server to access these Internet-based science labs illustrating fruit fly physiology and the mechanics of an earthquake.

Products for Teaching Science

1. ACTA Press
   Publishes science and technical journals for the computing, robotics, and automation industries.
2. Adventure Education
   Bring the excitement of travel, discovery, and exotic places into the classroom with these teaching workshops. See instructor profiles.
3. Amateur Science
   Simple experiments for kids are incorporated within this expansive index of amateur science resources and projects.
4. Ampersand Press
   Turn boring science subjects into exciting games, activities, and art projects. See stamps, adventure kits, and a helpful newsletter.
5. Arbor Scientific
   Home schoolers and teachers alike will find toys, printed material and lots of aids for bringing science to life for students.
6. Boreal
   Science teachers will find a catalog of supplies plus training and classroom activities. Includes contact and ordering numbers.
7. Brainium
   Register for full access to this interactive teaching resource for 4-8 grade classes.
8. Bugman Entoprises
   Learn to let bugs teach the class with the help of the friendly Bug people. Register for a visit or order a video and other merchandise.
9. Cambridge Physics Outlet
   Find out all the fun methods for making physics enjoyable for 4-12 grade students. See hands-on experiments and workshops.
10. Children's Science Books
    Provides characters, lesson plans, activities, and books for teaching science at the elementary school level.
11. Cool Experiments with Magnets
    Find ways to make science sticky by using these fun magnetic experiments and demonstrations.
12. Cuisenaire Dale Seymour Publications
    Find lesson plans, workshops, and an extensive material catalog for science and math teachers. Includes tools for parents as well.
13. Curious Kids Science Newsletter
    Online sample issues of this newsletter for students and parents, which answer common science questions.
14. Dr. Chordate
    Listen to the humorous croaks of real live songs about science, computer software, and the Y2K question. Find lyrics, materials, and tips.
15. Earth Balloon
    Rent an earth balloon to raise understanding about social, environmental, and science issues. Teach from deep inside the earth.
16. Ecoshop
    Find videos and multimedia tools for learning about the fragile tropical rainforest.
17. Educating Young People About Water
    Pick up tips and programs useful to teaching kids about water conservation, lakes, pollution, and marine ecology.
18. Educational Innovations
    Offers activities, supplies, and demonstrations for the university level classroom. Find news, a tour schedule, and a catalog of cool stuff.
19. Educational Science Projects
    Manufactures kits used to create great science projects. Includes suggested topics, tips, and a helpful hotline.
20. Electro Chem Technic
    Find miniature and safe fuel cells, air cells, and electrode materials. Check out the manual of experiments.
21. Electronic School Supply
    Find pre-packaged kits, parts, and hardware for use in school projects. Offers a free quote service and delivery anywhere in the US.
22. Fisher Science Education
    Provides teacher consultants, handy customer service, and activity kits. Request a catalog or read the teacher tips for biology and chemistry.
23. Flinn Scientific
    Get help designing labs, find fun ways to present chemistry and biology, and scoop up some freebies in the meantime. Join the teachers' forum.
24. General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
    Creates education modules used bring chemistry, materials science, and genetics to life for K-12 students. See publications and activities.
25. Hands On Astrophysics
    Find activities, workshops, and lesson manuals for leading an exploration of the planets and the solar system. Includes audio visual kits.
26. How the Weather Works
    Plan classroom activities around rain, clouds, lightening, and sunshine. See teacher workshops and educational programs.
27. Innovative Education
    Presents teaching tools and curricula for math and science topics. Find thinking and strategy games as well as workshops and books.
28. It's About Time
    Catch the imagination of students not interested in the sciences with these physics and math programs. See book reviews and teacher comments.
29. Jones Biomedicals and Laboratory
    Order parasites or live fish products and take advantage of the Forensic expertise. Offers payment by purchase orders from schools.
30. Journey Inside
    Take a trip to the mother board with this innovative technology program for kids. Subscribe to the newsletter and find tips in the IDEA notebook.
31. KELVIN
    Presents science instruction materials, training, and a printable order form.
32. Kids Korner
    Find science lesson plans, access to other science teachers, and links to educators in far northeast Canada.
33. Learning Resources
    Dr. Toy recommends these fun toys, books, and games for bringing life to science. Search catalog by age, skill level, subject or language.
34. Let's Get Growing
    Teach kids the basics of biology with these bug, garden, and habitat kits. Includes activity plans for outdoor lessons as well.
35. Let's Talk Science
    Offers resources for teachers who want to bring science alive. Find activity packets and a large list of useful organizations.
36. Macro Press
    Find K-6 teaching materials to help students discover liquids, geology, light, animal life, and energy. Provides expert guidance.
37. Metrologic
    Find laser kits and materials needed to build a laser from scratch. Includes holograph kits and activity ideas.
38. Modern Biology
    Offers high school and college prep level lesson plans covering genetics, enzymes, cell biology, and chemistry. Find lab materials.
39. NASA Core
    Browse the product catalog provided by NASA and locate CD ROMs, video tapes, slides, and lesson plans for the sciences.
40. National Energy Foundation
    Raise awareness of energy, natural resources, and the environment with these posters, kits, and lesson plans.
41. Nebraska Scientific
    Presents a comprehensive selection of videos, microscopes, live insect and animal specimens for science coursework. Read features and tips.
42. Needham Science Center
    Find a successful science fully funded by the local school district. See program expertise and contact details.
43. Ontario Science Centre Educational Programs
    Reserve a space for the class at this Canadian educational center. Dig into the free publications, IMAX films, and school programs.
44. Paleofun
    Wholesale distributor of dinosaur video games, CD ROMs, fossils, and teeth replicas. Great teaching tools.
45. Periodic Table of the Elements
    A Resource for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Students
46. Pizza Farm
    See a photo of a real pizza farm and learn how these ingredients are produced. Find lesson plans, quizzes, field trips, and activities.
47. Private Eye
    Find innovative teaching ideas for developing creativity and analytical thinking skills. Order a teachers guide, kits, and supplies.
48. Rocks, Minerals and Fossils
    Demonstrate the lessons of geology with rocks, minerals, books, rockhound tools, and fossils. Browse the extensive catalog.
49. SCE Associates
    Find out how to turn a simple paper clip into a science lesson presentation. See teacher workshops, books, lesson plans, and fun activities.
50. Science City
    Provides a host of teaching kits covering biology, electricity, chemistry, and science fair projects. Offers books.
51. Science Fair
    Find microscopes, analytical balances, activity kits, glassware, and science fair supplies. Great for schools and home schoolers.
52. Science Stuff
    Science educator offers toys, gadgets, and activities for creating inspiring science lessons. Check out the toys, games, and kits.
53. Science Videos and Microscopes
    Find a wide selection of videos covering science safety, the Internet, simple life forms, and science fair subjects. Find a catalog of titles.
54. Science and Technology Awareness Network
    Ask a expert scientist, subscribe to the Stanet newsletter, or search the database of technology companies in Nova Scotia. Great teaching tips.
55. Space Fare
    Lesson plans that tap into the excitement of space exploration teaches math, reading, social studies, art and music skills.
56. Starlab Planetarium
    Lug this portable planetarium into a class to illustrate the principles of astronomy. Find instructions, a newsletter, and pricining details.
57. TecQuipment
    UK-based science equipment supplier offers a portable science lab, electronic equipment, and kits for chemistry, technology projects.
58. Technology Teaching Systems
    Find software, lesson development suggestions, and a catalog of books, kits, tools, and videos.
59. US Geological Survey Learning Web
    Find paper models, posters, fact sheets, and booklets covering the basics of volcanoes, geology, and water. See contact details.
60. VWR Scientific Products
    Search for lesson plans, chemistry supplies, and easy to complete experiments. Find science fair materials.
61. Videodiscovery
    Find CD ROMs, video tapes, and DVDs covering the sciences and technology. Appropriate for grades K-12.
62. Wild Goose Company
    Funny and fact-filled books, activity kits, posters, and supplies offered by this science education company.
63. Wright Center Educational Posters
    Look over this selection of posters from Tufts University illustrating astrology, physics principles, human genetics, and the earth's anatomy.