Science
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ScienceNetlinks [URL:
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/matrix.cfm]
AAAS and NCTM are two of the partners in this
megawebsite that includes at least 250 lesson plans that can be
selected according to specific Benchmark and grade level. Also, be
sure to visit Tools and Resources where there are at least 1400
reviewed websites categorized by Benchmark topic and grade level.
These are all quality sites carefully vetted by many teachers
and content specialists. This is a must see site, a portal to several
thousand gems. |
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Thirteen Edonline [URL:
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/index_sci.html]
Contains three searchable databases of
at least 300 original tried-and-true lessons that work in the
classroom. Developed by Thirteen/WNET master teachers. Each month new
lesson plans are added. |
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National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI) [URL:
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/ntti/resources/lessons/index.html]
In addition to the Best Lessons (including those newly added),
be sure to see dozens of archived lesson plans at the bottom of the
Lesson Plan Database page. |
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PBS Teacher
Source Website [URL:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/sciencetech]
Select grade range and topic. Comprehensive site
including several thousand lesson plans in a wide variety of subject
areas. |
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Annenberg Foundation Media [URL:
http://www.learner.org]
See topics under Professional
Development. Check out
http://www.learner.org/interactives
and
http://www.learner.org/students
Browse teacher resources by discipline, by grade, by specific
topic. Be sure to see the many instructive video segments (once you
register). Comprehensive site. |
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Virginia Commonwealth University Life Sciences Funded Project
[URL:
http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/secretsofthesequence]
Stream or download 50 of the best videos (8 to 10 minutes each) from
the public television series, "Secrets of the Sequence." Each video
has an accompanying classroom-tested lesson plan that encourages
students (grades 8 to 12 and beyond) to further explore the topic.
Printout the one-page overview that gives a birds-eye-view of the
dozen major life science areas, the video titles that relate to each,
and other life science emphases. A significant project funded by the
Pfizer Foundation and the
National Academy of Sciences. A must see site if you have any
interest in cutting edge biological research and important basics in
the life sciences. |
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Science-Class Links
http://science-class.net/
http://science-class.net/
This is an excellent site with many links to
text, videos, diagrams, and much more. This covers Physical, Life, and
Earth/Space science areas. This is a particular must see for middle
school science teachers.
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Teacher's Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org/
This is an excellent site with many many lesson plans
and activities covering all areas of science as well as all other curricular
areas. You will have to create a login name and password but it is a
free site and worth the couple minutes to set-up your access. |