Revised 16 August 1999
Another reference page that may be of interest is the GCSEC's Internet Sites Addressing Science, Mathematics and Technology Education.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (08/16/99) http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Resource Archive of Virtual Reality (08/16/99) http://ils.unc.edu/houseman/text
New Millenium Observatory Project (08/16/99)< http://newport.pmel.noaa.gov/nemo/jason.html
Space Telescope Science Institute (08/16/99) http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/looklike/
NASA Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower (08/16/99) http://ffc.arc.nasa.gov
A mathematical discussion on the physics of fly fishing, including animation and figures. (08/16/99) http://space.mit.edu/%7Ekommers/fly.html
U. S. Geological Survey Pacific Seafloor Mapping Project (08/16/99)< http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pacmaps/index.html
Water Science for Schools (08/16/99)<
"... offers information on the many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge." http://water.usgs.gov/droplet
US Navy Virtual Reality Firefighter Training Test (08/16/99) http://www.ait.nrl.navy.mil/damagecontrol/VR.html
Extreme Science (08/16/99)<
"A fun compendium of natural excess - deadliest creature, deepest cave - along with informative links." http://www.extremescience.com/
Illusion Works (08/16/99)<
A collection of visual puzzles. http://www.illusionworks.com/
NASA Kennedy Space Center (08/16/99)
Upcoming launch dates. http://www.ksc.nasa.gov
Whole Brain Atlas (08/16/99)
A tour of the brain, including images of the brain viewed from every angle. http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Robotics Industries Association (08/16/99) http://www.robotics.org
Wilderness Society's 1999 "15 Most Endangered Wild Lands" (08/16/99) http://www.wilderness.org
Visual Earth (Posted Spring 1999)
"TERC is looking for earth science, life science, and geography teachers (Grades 6-12) to test new software titles in the Visual Earth series. The software presents scientific data and satellite images which students explore using educational applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Contact jane_pfister@terc.edu"
SCHOOL/COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS: INQUIRY BASED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS (Posted Spring 1999)
Edited by Merle Bruno, Hampshire College and Jacqueline Chase, Claremont McKenna College, 1998.
"This manual was written by college and school faculty and is intended to help others form science education partnership activities to encourage students, especially girls, to strengthen an interest in science. The book's strongest message is that school/college partnerships must be true partnerships in that each partner learn from the other, contributes equally, and is respected equally. The fact that colleges and universities gain much from partnerships with schools is rarely given the recognition it deserves. The manual illustrates numerous models for school/college partnerships, gives specific details of how some were run, includes references and web sites about other partnerships and research on equity in science education, and addresses program assessment. Chapters include: Girls' Day in the Lab; Science Camp; After School Science Clubs; Internet Partners; and Professional Development for Teachers.
This manual provides both ideas for partnership activities AND how partnerships can work. A grant from the Science Education Partnerships Award (NIH) funded the development of this publication.
If you would like to receive copies, please send your request to Kate Harris, Science and Technology Education Program, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA 01002 or kate@persephone.hampshire.edu."
Bell LIVE! Praire:
Science education from the Bell Museum of Natural History. Aimed at grades 4-8, consists of a hands on interdisciplinary curriculum, Internet components and a live, interactive satellite broadcast. The curriculum will be available in late August and the live broadcast occurs on October 13, 1999. http://www.umn.edu/bellmuse/mnideals/belllive.html
Virtual Wind Tunnel http://ad-www.larc.nasa.gov/jvwt/index.html
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
K-12 Lesson database http://archives.math.utk.edu/k12.html
"Case Western Reserve University will let members of the public use the Internet to take pictures through a medium-sized telescope, free of charge. The instrument is the largest of a number of telescopes available on line to students and amateur astronomers." The telescope web site is http://astrwww.astr.cwru.edu
"TERC, a non-profit science education R&D center, has recently launched the Center for Earth and space Science Education (CESSE). ... CESSE will design, develop, test and implement cutting-edge curricula for Earth and Space science." http://CESSE.terc.edu
Sports scores and statistics http://espnet.sportszone.com
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Mathematics
"A math index which provides links to online resources for math teachers and students." http://euclid.math.fsu.edu/science/math.html
Mathematical Software Index http://euclid.math.fsu.edu/Science/Software.html
The Math Forum http://forum.swarthmore.edu
Dr. Math
A question and answer service for K-12 math students and teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, together with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)." http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr-math./dr-math.html
Math Education Issues and Concerns http://forum.swarthmore.edu/mathed/index.html
Selected Mathematics Resources by Subject K-16+
A selected list of what was rated the best resources http://forum.swarthmore.edu/math.topics.html
Math Magic http://forum.swarthmore.edu/mathmagic/
Key Issues in Mathematics http://forum.swarthmore.edu/social/index.html
Math Forum Internet Resource Collection
An unrated, more comprehensive collection of mathematics resources http://forum.swarthmore.edu/~steve /
Teacher 2 Teacher
Parent and teacher questions about mathematics teaching and learning, including an archive of past questions. Readers can submit new questions. http://forum.swarthmore.edu/t2t
Experiments in using the Internet for Educational Materials http://forum.swarthmore.edu/web.units.html
The Geometry Center http://freeabel.geom.umn.edu
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
"Designed for high school biology classes, this web site allows students to explore the anatomy of a frog without dissecting a real animal." http://george.lbl.gov/itg.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html
Resource Archive of Virtual Reality http://ils.unc.edu/houseman/text
Mars Exploration Modules
"Connect your students to the excitement and learning opportunities of NASA's missions to Mars through a series of three Mars education modules. Students use experiments, models, Earth analogs, and image analyses to investigate a question central to Mars research. The activities use everyday materials and do not require computers or previous knowledge of planetary exploration. The Teacher Handbook includes thorough background information, activity procedures, assessments, and suggestions for using technology and telecommunications. All modules include a Teacher Handbook and Student Image Set. Developed and published in collaboration with NASA. GETTING STARTED, Grades 4-10; GRAND CANYON OF MARS AND HOW IT FORMED, Grades 6-12; and GREAT MARTIAN FLOODS AND PATHFINDER LANDING SITE, Grades 6-12. Download free modules from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory web site (following) or order from Econoprint, (626) 795-1000, econoprint@econoweb.com" http://marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index-education.html
MathLink for Teachers http://MTL.math.uiuc.edu
New Millenium Observatory Project http://newport.pmel.noaa.gov/nemo/jason.html
Space Telescope Science Institute http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/looklike/
Science Education Associations http://science.coe.uwf.edu
The South Central Regional Laboratory in Education Consortium web site's "TrackStar, a tool that allows you to create a theme-based site composed of links you identify and questions you develop to guide your students through an investigation. You also can search through the sites already created by other teachers by grade level, subject or keyword." http://scrtec.org/track/
NASA Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower (08/16/99) http://ffc.arc.nasa.gov
A mathematical discussion on the physics of fly fishing, including animation and figures. http://space.mit.edu/%7Ekommers/fly.html
NASA's SpaceLink, "an aeronautics and space resource for educators since 1988" http://spacelink.nasa.gov/index.html
TEAMS Classroom Projects http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/projects/projects.html
U. S. Geological Survey Pacific Seafloor Mapping Project http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pacmaps/index.html
USGS Water Information Home Page http://water.usgs.gov
Water Science for Schools:
"... offers information on the many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge." < HREF="http://water.usgs.gov/droplet"> http://water.usgs.gov/droplet
USGS Water Use in the United States http://water.usgs.gov/watuse/
US Navy Virtual Reality Firefighter Training Test http://www.ait.nrl.navy.mil/damagecontrol/VR.html
Algebra Online http://www.algebra-online.com
Review of Selected References from Literature Search on Field Trips/School Group Visits to Museums
A very readable review of recent research on field trips. http://www.astc.org/info/educator/ftrips.htm
Math dictionary/encyclopedia http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~eww6n/math/
General astronomy site including moon phase animation http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/
TCI Education Project Educator Web Site
"An array of resources for teachers and administrators. Key site areas ... include: Curriculum Resources: quick, easy access to the Internet and its educational content and information sources; Reach Out: interaction with colleagues from across the country; Staff Development: professional development opportunities. The site can be found as a link from the AT&T Learning Network website." http://www.att.com/learningnetwork
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study http://www.bscs.org
US Census http://www.census.gov
MATH SERVE
"COMAP sponsors Math Serve, a project to encourage faculty and students to use mathematical skills in community service projects.
COMPAP is excited to announce a new project that will promote volunteerism based on mathematical expertise. Math Serve projects will use mathematical skills to address social, health, or environmental challenges. As a result of the projects, community services will be delivered more efficiently, and equitably, and the public will come to recognize the value of mathematicians applying their expertise for the good of the community. Successful projects will receive awards and be published in a variety of academic and public service journals." http://www.comap.com/wn.htm
The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP)
"COMAP ... non-profit organization whose mission is to improve mathematics education for students of all ages. Since 1980, COMAP has worked with teachers, students and business people to create learning environments where mathematics is used to investigate and model real issues in our world." http://www.comap.com
Gateway to sites addressing alternative assessment practices for science classrooms
http://www.crpc.rice.edu/CRPC/GT/mborrow/Lessons/assessls.html
Miscellaneous science and mathematics links can be found at the end of Hands-On Science Centers Worldwide. http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mwm/sci.html
A list of hundreds of space related links can be found at "Welcome to Mark Maimone's home page." http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mwm/space.html
Tide high and low activity http://www.cs.rice.edu/~mwies/Lessons/lesson2.html
Mega Math http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/menu.html
Teachers using bridge-building exercises in the classroom might find useful The West Point Bridge Designer. "This program will introduce you to the engineering design process by guiding you through the design of a highway bridge structure. When you have completed your design, the program will run a simulated load test of your bridge and will compute its cost. The design objective is to minimize cost while still passing the load test." More information on this and other civil engineering and engineering mechanics programs is available from the Civil Engineering Division, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, US Military Academy, West Point. http://www.dean.usma.edu/cme/civilsoft.htm
"Discover Engineering Online:
... lets adolescents investigate a host of engineering achievements. ... Among the many features of the site is information on what engineers do and how to become one. Designed specifically for students in grades six through nine, an age group known for limited patience for anything that even hints of boredom, the site has almost endless links to games, downloadables, and powerful graphics, as well as to web sites of corporations, engineering societies, and other resources, all tailored to keep young minds tuned in. One section, for example, lists several "cool" things tied to engineering, such as the mechanics of getting music from a compact disc to the ears of a teen, how to make a batch of plastic at home, or learning how to fold the world's greatest paper airplane." http://www.discoverengineering.org
"The Department of Education has a one-stop website for teachers. The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence site offers access to hundreds of teaching and learning resources available from federal agencies. The site also gives teachers the opportunity to form partnerships with other educators, organizations, and federal agencies to develop Internet-based learning opportunities. The free site is the product of a nine-month effort involving more than 35 federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution." http://www.ed.gov/free
"The Educational System in Japan: Case Study Findings
... presents findings from fieldwork completed in Japan. The study, a component of TIMSS, is designed to provide in-depth information on education in 3 nations: Germany, Japan, and the U.S. The topics investigated include: education standards, dealing with differences in ability, the place of school in adolescents' lives, and the training and working conditions of teachers." http:// www.ed.gov/pubs/JapanCaseStudy
"To Sum It Up: Case Studies of Education in Germany, Japan, and the U.S.
... reports findings about the education systems and the practices, attitudes, and beliefs of the participants in the education of primary and secondary students in Germany, Japan, and the U.S." http:// www.ed.gov/pubs/SumItUp
"The "Policy Brief: What TIMSS Means for Systemic School Improvement:
... the result of educators, policymakers and researchers from the local, state and national levels gathering to consider how to best interpret and use the results from TIMSS to spark reform of American education." http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TIMSSBrief
"The Educational System in the U.S.: Case Study Findings (March 1999)
presents in-depth information on education in the U.S. This study is a component of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Topics investigated include: education standards, dealing with differences in ability, the place of school in adolescents' lives, and the training and working conditions of teachers." http://www.ed.gov/pubs/USCaseStudy
Noon Observation Project http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/coe/projects/noon-project/
Technology and Mathematics Education (TAME) http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/DSME/research/TAME/TAME.html
The automobile blue book car project http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/used/usedcars.html
"New Science Gallery for K-12 Teachers:
Knowledge Adventure has announced that a new version of Educast, a free Internet based service for K-12 teachers, will be available in time for back-to-school this fall. This major upgrade to the original Educast will offer 11 channels of education information, including a new "Science Gallery" channel, featuring news and lesson ideas for teachers of grades K to 12 science. "Science Gallery" will include articles about science education; information about science research and tools available to educators; information about upcoming science conferences; published reviews of new educational science software; and more. Also, this channel will offer a library of reviewed and approved web sites, focusing on science for primary, elementary, middle and high school levels. Educast 3.0 will be available for educators to download from the Educast web site." http://www.educast.com
The Abacus
"The abacus is the earliest form of the calculator. This site contains information about the Japanese, Chinese, and Aztec versions and instructions on how to use the abacus." http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
ENC represents a very broad and deep resource for educators, including online databases and an extensive collection of education resources in Columbus, Ohio. http://www.enc.org
Guidebook of Federal Resources for K-12 Mathematics and Science
"The latest version of the "Guidebook of Federal Resources for K-12 Mathematics and Science" is now online ... This 300-page directory of federal offices, programs, and facilities supporting K-12 mathematics and science programs is searchable by federal agency, by state, and by the Eisenhower consortium serving your region. It was produced by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) in collaboration with 16 federal agencies." http://www.enc.org/guidebook
Extreme Science
"A fun compendium of natural excess - deadliest creature, deepest cave - along with informative links." http://www.extremescience.com/
"Y2K for Kids
Gives a short explanation at the grade school level of the Y2K problem and has links to technical discussions." http://www.fema.gov/kids/y2k.htm
Franklin Institute's Flights of Inspiration
Information on the Wright Brothers and how they succeeded despite many obstacles. Information on the first people to fly non stop across the Atlantic. Investigate the forces involved in flight - lift, weight, thrust and drag - and design, build and test some model aircraft. Many related web sites and suggestions for teachers. http://www.fi.edu/flights
"The South Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium has developed an impressive web site to help teachers use the web as an instructional resource, including interviews with leaders in the field, teacher testimonials and links to sites created by teachers" http://www.4teachers.org/home/index.shtml
Automobile car project http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbsmat/car/intro.html
Glenbrook South Internet projects http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbsmat/home/IP.html
Population activity http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbsmat/population/pop.html
Advanced algebra currency project http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbsmat/bonvoyage/bonvoyage.html
Illusion Works
A collection of visual puzzles. http://www.illusionworks.com/
"Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes
... is a collection of classroom lessons to help biology teachers more effectively teach basic concepts. They were developed and tested during 9 years of summer institutes by biology teachers from across the nation." http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/
"The Intel in Education website offers a variety of free lesson plans for science and math. In the science area, links connect educators to biology lesson plans for elementary grades, K-12 science lesson plans, a science fair resource guide, biology tutorials and lab information for grades 9-12, and resources for 9-12 chemistry teachers. The math area features a link to the "K-5 Teachers Place" with problems of the week, activities and projects, lesson plans, field trips, and online discussions. The Intel in Education site also features a directory of science training programs; information on grants, donations, and scholarships; and ordering information for Intel's free kit, "The Journey Inside: The Computer," which contains lesson plans, a teacher's guide, videos, a poster, and a hands-on chip kit for teaching students in grades 5-9 the science behind computer and microprocessor technology." http://www.intel.com/education
Stock reports http://www.irnet.com
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Upcoming launch dates. http://www.ksc.nasa.gov
The Guide to Math and Science Reform
"profiles math and science education reform initiatives around the country as well as information on upcoming conferences and conventions for math and science educators and administrators" http://www.learner.org/theguide/
A tour of fifteenth and sixteenth century constellations http://www.lhl.lib.mo.us/pubserv/hos/stars/welcome2.htm
"The Mars Millennium Project:
... is a national interdisciplinary initiative that challenges students, teachers, and community groups to imagine and create the first community for 100 earthlings on Mars in the year 2030." http://www.mars2030.net/
Calculus class graphics http://www.math.psu.edu/dna/graphics.html
Various Penn State math resources http://www.math.psu.edu/MathLists/Contents.html
Mathematics WAVE Project Archive http://www.mathsource.com
Whole Brain Atlas
A tour of the brain, including images of the brain viewed from every angle. http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
University of Illinois' Office of Mathematics, Science & Technology Home Page http://www.mste.uiuc.edu
Descriptive statistics activity http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/hill/dstat/dstatintro.html
MSTE lesson database http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/mathed/queryform.html
Linear regression EXCEL template http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/patel/amar430/intro.html
Chi-Square EXCEL template http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/patel/chisquare/intro.html
Stock project http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu:80/edu/RSE/RSEyellow/stockmarketmath.html
"Teachers' and Students' Corners:
... offers teachers lesson plans and classroom activities, and students a glossary, the periodic table, an animated discussion of nuclear energy, and background fact sheets on topics relating to nuclear energy." http://www.nrc.gov/NRC/school.html
"Find Out Why:
... offers short scientific explanations of everyday phenomena having to do with such things as baseball, snow, and milk. The site also promotes an outreach program to increase computer literacy and offers an annotated listing of sites that apply science at the grade-school level." http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/events/fow/start.htm
NASA Student Involvement Program (NSIP)
"NSIP is a national program of Earth and space science investigations and design challenges. NSIP links students directly with NASA's diverse and exciting missions of research, exploration, and discovery. The following competitions are planned for the academic year 1999-2000: FLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES, Grades 9-12; DESIGN A MISSION TO MARS, Grades 5-8 and 9-12; WATCHING EARTH CHANGE, Grades 5-8 and 9-12; AERONAUTICS AND SPACE SCIENCE JOURNALISM, Grades 3-4, 5-8, and 9-12; EARTH SYSTEMS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, Grades 3-4; and THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT, Grades K-2. To learn more about the 1999-2000 NSIP competitions, or to obtain the accompanying free resource guides, which include background information, sample activities, and resources lists, call (800) 848-8429 or visit the NSIP web site" http://www.nsip.net
Algebra currency project http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbsmat/travel/bonvoyage.html
National Science Teachers Association http://www.nsta.org
NSTA Resources for Teachers
An extensive indexed list of sites. http://www.nsta.org/onlineresources/links/resources/
World Fact Book population data http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/nsolo/wfb-all.htm
"The PBS Mathline site offers comprehensive resources for teacher professional development and curriculum enhancement. Teachers can explore current themes in standards-based math reform, read a monthly feature that ties new classroom resources to an interesting theme, and find out how to participate in the PBS Mathline project year-round." http://www.pbs.org/mathline/
The PBS Scienceline site offers comprehensive resources for teacher professional development and curriculum enhancement. http://www.pbs.org/scienceline
"PBS MATHLINE:PBS Scienceline Forum
"Join the PBS Scienceline national discussion on curriculum, teaching methods, and more." www.pbs.org/teachersource/techknow/teachingwithtech.html
"Good-bye Dolly?
Everything you ever wanted to know about cloning can be found on the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Web site." http://www.phrma.org/genomics/cloning
"Project WILD is one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is based upon the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. The program emphasizes wildlife-because of its intrinsic and ecological values, as well as its importance as a basis for teaching how ecosystems function. In the face of competing needs and pressures affecting the quality and sustainability of life on earth, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet." http://www.projectwild.org/overview.html
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA press releases and links to other NOAA materials. (Send a message to Joyce.W.Gross@noaa.gov to receive NOAA press releases via email.) http://www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov/releases99
Resource-World Net
"... aimed at making viewers more aware of the many natural resources that are used in everyday consumer items. The first product category treated is mountain bikes. ... The site also contains a periodic table interface where the user may click on an element to view interesting facts, history, properties, uses and sources of the chemical elements. In the future we will also be putting up information on the relationship between resources and sustainable economic growth, as well as other resource-related issues." http://www.Resource-World.net
Robotics Industries Association http://www.robotics.org
"The World is your Test Tube: Science for You to Try at Home" by the Detroit Science Center. http://www.sciencedetroit.org/fun.html
The American Association for the Advancement of Science's Science Netlinks "strives to be a comprehensive home page for science teachers, librarians and others involved in science education." http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
AP Calculus on the web http://www.seresc.k12.nh.us/www/alvirne.html
"The Sierra Club has a K-12 program that offers teacher and student environmental, science, and ecology education web materials and hands-on trail and nature activities." http://www.sierraclub.org/education
Science Learning Network
"Explores how telecomputing can support inquiry-based science education" http://www.sln.org
BRAINLINK: Adventures in Health and Science Education
Materials designed to make neuroscience concepts easily accessible to children, teachers and families" http://www.son.washington.edu/~makcon/brainlink.html
Sports scores and statistics http://www.sportsline.com
Stock reports http://www.stockmaster.com
Academic Athletes
An article examining issues surrounding science fairs and other science and mathematics competitions. The article should be available online soon as part of Volume 22 #1 of the TERC publication HANDS ON!. http://www.terc.edu/handson/handson.html
TERC recently published a very interesting article in their Hands On magazine on the educational potential of educational games. In the context of the article, students are observed using two particular mathematics games. http://www.terc.edu/handson/f98/Murray.html
Through the Glass Wall
" ... a new website developed by the Technical Education Research Center (TERC) to help provide materials to assist girls in their pursuit of mathematical studies. The "Glass Wall" premise is that research indicates girls are lagging behind boys in using computers to build math and logical skills. Part of TERC's mission is to examine the patterns by which girls learn math and to identify the games most suited to take advantage of these characteristics. About 50 games are reviewed. Links to publishers are included, as are links to in-depth reviews. TERC is based in Cambridge, MA, and was founded in 1965 by scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information call 617-547-0430 or email Cara-DiMattia@terc.edu." http://www.terc.edu/mathequity/gw/html/gwhome.html
TERC's Mathematics of Change
"This site is home to six TERC projects making calculus an accessible and relevant area of mathematics. It includes information on how technology tools such as computers, graphing calculators, and motion detectors contribute to students understanding of the fundamental ideas of calculus. The site features an extensive bibliography, information on school partnerships, and the history of TERC's research on the teaching and learning of the mathematics of change. http://www.terc.edu/mathofchange/MoC
Texas Instruments Calculator Programs and Activities http://www.ti.com/calc/docs/
Texas Instruments Teachers Teaching with Technology Program http://www.ti.com/calc/docs/t3.htm
Teacher Technology
" The 21st Century Teachers Network, a Web site sponsored by various education organizations and the University of Phoenix, offers news, articles, discussions, and other resources to help teachers use technology." http://www.21ct.org
A one page collection of magazine, education center, organization and other general science links. http://www.uen.org/utahlink/links/science-general.html
Daily weather reports http://www.weather.com/twc/homepage.twc
"Tales from the Web
Features 10 teachers sharing actual classroom experiences using the Internet in K-12 science and mathematics. Their first-hand accounts illustrate how this powerful tool can enhance teaching and learning. The site includes over 50 annotated resources, sharing information about online math-science organizations and websites." http://www.wested.org/tales/
Wilderness Society's 1999 "15 Most Endangered Wild Lands" http://www.wilderness.org
"wNetSchool is a free service for educators offering standards-based lesson plans, classroom activities, online mentors, and links to schools in which the Internet is effectively used in the classroom. The service can be customized, allowing teachers to request information based on grade level, subjects, and other specifics. The e-mail bulletins also mention new products, projects in K-12 education, software samples, and reviews of web sites. Designed by classroom teachers and telecommunications master teachers, the site is part of public television station WNET in New York." http://www.wnet.org/wnetschool
USGS Water Science for Schools
"Tons of water information for students ages 9-90. ... information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge." http://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu
History of Mathematics Archive
Developed initially as part of the Mathematics MacTutor system for learning and experimenting with mathematics. Includes biographies, history topics, articles on famous mathematical curves and a search capability." http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk:80/~history
The Whole Frog Project
"The ITG 'Whole Frog' project is intended to introduce the concepts of modern, computer based 3D visualization, and at the same time to demonstrate the power of whole body, 3D imaging of anatomy as a curriculum tool. The goal of the Whole Frog Project is to provide high school biology classes the ability to explore the anatomy of a frog by using data from high resolution MRI imaging and from mechanical sectioning, together with 3D surface and volume rendering software to visualize the anatomical structures of the intact animal. Ultimately we intend to be able to "enter the heart and fly down blood vessels, poking our head out at any point to see the structure of the surrounding anatomy". http://www-itg.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/Whole.Frog
23-25 September, 1999 at Dayton, Ohio. For information contact Donna Cooper 1640 E. Choctaw, London, Ohio 43140-8730 (937) 237-4250 (W) (740) 852-6613 (H) dlacooper@aol.com
Ohio Academy of Science Annual Meeting
Ohio Northern University on March 31; April 1-2, 2000. The Ohio Academy of Science's Annual Meeting is for academic, governmental, industrial scientists and engineers, university and pre-college educators, pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate students, and interested lay citizens in the Ohio region. Annually the several hundred scientific presentations are complimented by workshops, an All-Academy Lecture, and field trips on local geology and plant sciences. http"//http://www.ohiosci.org/cfp99.htm
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Please be aware that the GCSEC does not endorse or recommend any of the following - they are listed simply for your information.
Details at the About Project 2061 website http://project2061.aaas.org
"Professional Development for Title I Science, Reading and Mathematics Teachers and Coordinators"
"Community Science: Girls and Science, Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web, Internet and Hands-On Science, and Developing and Evaluating Community Science Programs"
"Preschool Science"
Details at the SLIC website http://www.aaas.org/ehr/slic
Please let us know of other workshops and continuing education opportunities that might be of interest to Tristate educators.
The GCSEC needs several volunteers to regularly search for information on upcoming workshops and continuing education programs. Please let us know if you would be willing to volunteer for this.