Selected Internet Resources for Teachers

Blue Web’N
   http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
   Online library of approximately 2000 outstanding Internet sites with new sites added weekly. Sites are categorized by subject, grade level and format.

Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
   http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
   CIESE’s program encourages the use of Internet resources in mathematics and science lesson plans to improve student achievement. Site includes list of collaborative projects, real time data projects, projects using primary sources and archived collections and partner projects.

Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
   http://www.eric.ed.gov/
   The new ERIC online system released in 2004 “is a digital library of education-related resources.” The collection currently consists of bibliographic records of journal and non-journal literature from 1966. Full text non-journal articles issued from 1993 to 2004 are now available free.

Education World
    http://www.educationworld.com/science/index.shtml
    The science center at this site offers resources for teachers and students in grades K-12. Links to sites for information on the life and work of great scientists also included.

Educational REALMS
   http://www.stemworks.org/
   Created in 2004 to carry on the work of the federally funded ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Resources include a book store, lesson plans and links.

goENC.com
   http://goENC.com
   Subscription service that provides the materials formerly available from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC).

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
    http://www.ed.gov/free/index.html
    Sites for free educational resources provided by approximately 50 federal agencies.

FirstGov for Science
   http://www.science.gov/
   Site provides public access to selected science information provided by federal agencies, including research and development results. Resources include homework help, teaching aids, internships and fellowships in science.

The Gateway to Educational Materials
    http://thegateway.org/
    Educational resources including activities, lesson plans and online projects.

K-12 Science Education Resources
    http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/edu.html
    Links to sites covering organizations, educational articles, lesson plans, materials for teachers, online courses, resources, home schooling and projects.

MarcoPolo
    http://www.marcopolo-education.org/index.aspx
    Standards-based content for K-12 teachers. Includes links to top sites in science, lesson plans and activities.

Math and Science Gateway
    http://www.tc.cornell.edu/CTC-Main/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science/
    Well organized resource for educators and students in grades 9-12. Includes links to online museums and field trips along with resources organized by subject.

Math Forum
   http://mathforum.org/
   Resources for teaching math from the primary to university level. Site also includes the Internet mathematics library, Ask Dr. Math, teacher exchange and math education questions and answers.

National Science Digital Library
   http://www.nsdl.org/
   Digital library of educational resources for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Resources include AskNSDL, new topics and resources of interest.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
    http://www2.nsta.org/sciencesites/
    Extensive list of science and math links which includes resources for museums/science centers, publications, lesson plans, science fairs, software, distance learning and employment.

Science Learning Network
    http://www.sln.org/
    Combines the resources of museums and centers with telecomputing to support inquiry science education.

Science Netlinks
    http://www.sciencenetlinks.com
    Purpose of this site "is to provide a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, including lessons, website reviews, news, and forums." The site content is organized around the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, goals developed through AAAS's Project 2061.

Teachers Network
   http://www.teachersnetwork.org/
   Resources include lesson plans, videos for teachers, online courses, new teacher resources, grants, teacher ideas and a bookstore. This is a non-profit education organization comprised of “a professional community of teachers and educators working together to improve student achievement.”

October, 2005