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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Science for Kids
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Teaching Science
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Science News
The world of modern science is fast moving, boundary pushing and sometimes just downright bizarre. These science news sites will help you keep up with the latest scientific discoveries and learn what could be in store for the future.
Insights for Science News
- Take note of whether a science journal is "peer-reviewed." Peer-reviewed journals are evaluated by experts in their fields to ensure credibility and accuracy. Articles in these journals are intended for readers who are very knowledgeable in the field of science, whereas articles in non-peer-reviewed journals are intended for the general public.
- Most of these sites, even if much of the content is accessible only to paying subscribers or members, offer a free e-newsletter so you can have the latest headlines delivered to your inbox.
Top Sites for Science News
For peer-reviewed science news journals ...
Nature
is a prestigious science journal covering a wide variety of science news topics. Its Web site has an archive of articles dating back to 1997, many of which include supplementary material that was cut out of the print edition. Unfortunately, much of the most informative content requires an expensive subscription. Science news, columns and blogs are available for free.
American Scientist
is a bi-monthly magazine featuring articles written by scientists and engineers. Articles from its current issue are available online for free, while its archived articles are available to paid subscribers and members of the Sigma Xi research society.
Physics World
is a monthly science news journal produced by the Institute of Physics that includes coverage of the latest scientific developments, feature articles from top physicists, interviews and book reviews. Content is available online for free, though some requires registration with the site.
ActionBioscience
consists of articles from scientists, educators and students on seven clearly defined divisions of biology. The articles on this site are aimed at a more general audience than that of a typical peer-reviewed journal. The "Educator Resources" section offers lesson plans to accompany articles.
For non-peer-reviewed science news journals and magazines ...
Scientific American,
the oldest continuously running American magazine, is geared toward a general audience who wants to follow the goings-on of the science world. Look for articles from the current issue, blogs, video and news. Access to the science news archives is available through a paid subscription.
Popular Science
covers science and technology in the context of popular culture. It focuses on scientists and their inventions, with little coverage of the technical aspects of science. Its Web site features articles from the monthly magazine, an extensive free archive and blogs.
ScienceDaily
is a free online magazine covering the latest science news gathered from around the Web.
New Scientist
is a popular magazine covering the world of science with science news articles, blogs and special reports. Longer articles from the print magazine are available only through paid subscription, though there is a free preview of each article.
For science news television and radio sources ...
Science Channel
covers its television series and documentaries, along with extra material and more information. Also look for video clips, previews of shows and material not aired on television.
NOVA
has been covering the world of science since 1974. The Web site features overviews of the concepts, interviews, transcripts and video previews of all broadcasts.
BBC's
Science & Nature site contains online companions for its television programs with articles, follow-ups, interactive features and podcasts on science news.
NPR's
science page features articles and radio clips from its broadcast. It has a large archive that is easily searchable using the search tool on the right of the page.
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