Science Education Web Sites
- Challenger Center for Space Science Education"Challenger Center and its global network of Challenger Learning Centers use space-themed simulated learning and role-playing strategies to help students bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate skills needed for future success, such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication and teamwork."
- National Institute for Science Education (NISE)"The NISE Web site contains information on all NISE projects over the five year grant period [1996-2001] and includes copies of publications, contacts, and links to related Web sites."
- National Science Digital Library“Serving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.”
- National Science Foundation Classroom Resources“Welcome to Classroom Resources--a diverse collection of lessons and web resources for classroom teachers, their students and students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area to help you quickly find resources in your interest area, and then use them to create lesson plans or at-home activities.”
- Science & Technology (Smithsonian)Explore Online Resources from A to Z
- Science Fair Project Resource Guide (Internet Public Library)"The IPL’s Science Fair Project Resource Guide will help you through the whole project by guiding you to a variety of excellent web resources."
NOTE: The site is no longer updated. - Science Learning Network (SLN)"The Science Learning Network (SLN) is where science and education come together to help preserve and protect areas of national significance. Its mission is to integrate research and education to better communicate park science to the public and other NPS staff."
- Scitable (Nature Publishing Group)“Educators: Inspire your undergraduate and high-school AP biology students with resources on genetics and cell biology from Nature Publishing Group, home of Nature, the most cited scientific journal in the world”
- STEM Engagement at NASA"NASA's education program strives to "inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" by supporting education in the Nation's schools and to "engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery" by supporting informal education and public outreach efforts. NASA's commitment to education places special emphasis on these goals by increasing elementary and secondary education participation in NASA projects; enhancing higher education capability in STEM disciplines; increasing participation by underrepresented and underserved communities; expanding e-Education; and expanding NASA's participation with the informal education community."
