Science Resources: Guidance for Students and Teachers
Science extends beyond classrooms and laboratories; it surrounds us always. The Internet has a vast number of science resources covering the basics of science, scientific concepts and the latest advances in our knowledge of the world.
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Expand All Guide SectionsIntroduction to Science
Has it been a while since that chemistry class you took in high school? Looking for a site that ... read more »
Science for Kids
Struggling with science homework? The Internet is full of information and advice that you can't ... read more »
Teaching Science
Students aren't the only ones who'll find helpful science resources on the Web. Teachers can find science lesson plans and science fair projects online. Teaching science has never been easier with help from the Web.
Insights for Teaching Science
- Input from fellow teachers is extremely important for determining what concepts work well and which ones can be improved upon. Many of these sites include content and feedback posted by other science teachers.
Top Sites for Teaching Science
For general science ...
The Science Spot,
developed by a middle school science teacher, has a variety of resources for teachers. Look for science lesson plans, experiment ideas and teaching tips. The "Reference Desk" section provides links to other helpful resources, including general educator tools, clip art and lesson plans.
Science Teachers' Resource Center
allows high school teachers to post their labs, demonstrations and science exams online so they can be accessed by other teachers. There are sections for chemistry, physics and life science, as well as for Advanced Placement topics.
BrainPOP
is an interactive educational Web site that features an extensive science section. The site uses animation and cartoon characters to teach students about specific science-related topics, such as hurricanes, chemical reactions and penguins. Although it requires a subscription, there are many free previews on the site, and a 14-day free trial.
For specific sciences ...
American Association of Physics Teachers
has reviews of textbooks, descriptions of AAPT programs and guidelines for high school, college and graduate school teachers.
The ChemCollective
is a site maintained by faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University who want to provide resources for high school chemistry teachers. Look for virtual labs, problems, real-world scenarios, concept tests, simulations, tutorials and course modules. Teachers are encouraged to provide feedback about the activities, and tools are provided for modifying existing activities or creating new ones.
Bryn Mawr College's Serendip
site has a teaching tutorial for biology teachers in middle and high school. There are extremely detailed preparation notes to help teachers create a large number of hands-on activities. Each activity has a companion student handout that's available in PDF or Word (editable) format.
Science News
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