Sherry Phillips
EDU 522
July 23, 2012
Resource Lists
Science Resources within Central Texas & More
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 Counties, cities and towns in Central Texas__________
1. Comanche - Comanche, Gustine
2. Hamilton - Hamilton, Hico
3. Bosque - Clifton, Cranfills Gap, Iredell, Meridian, Morgan, Valley Mills, Walnut Springs
4. Hill - Abbott, Blum, Hillsboro, Hubbard, Itasca, Malone, Mount Calm, Penelope, Whitney
5. Mills - Goldthwaite, Mullin, Priddy, Star
6. San Saba - Richland Springs, San Saba
7. Lampasas - Adamsville, Kempner, Lampasas, Lometa
8. Coryell - Copperas Cove, Evant, Gatesville, Jonesboro, Oglesby, South Mountain
9. McLennan - Axtell, Bellmead, Beverly Hills, China Springs, Crawford, Elm Mott, Gholson,
Hallsburg, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview, Leroy, Lorena, Mart, McGregor, Moody, Riesel, Robinson, Ross,
Waco, West, Woodway
10. Limestone - Coolidge, Groesbeck, Kosse, Mexia, Personville, Tehuacana, Thornton
11. Falls - Chilton, Golinda, Lott, Marlin, Reagan, Rosebud
12. Bell - Academy, Bartlett, Belton, Ding Dong, Harker Heights, Holland, Killeen, Nolanville,
Rogers, Salado, Temple, Troy
13. Llano - Buchanan Dam, Castell, Kingsland, Llano, Sunrise Beach Village, Tow, Valley Spring
14. Burnet - Bertram, Burnet, Cottonwood Shores, Marble Falls
15. Williamson - Cedar Park, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Hutto, Jarrell, Leander, Round Rock,
Taylor, Thrall
16. Milam - Buckholts, Burlington, Cameron, Davilla, Gause, Milano, Rockdale, Thorndale
17. Robertson - Bremond, Calvert, Franklin, Hearne
18. Blanco - Blanco, Johnson City, Round Mountain
19. Travis - Austin, Del Valle, Garfield, Jollyville, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manchaca,
Manor, Pflugerville, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills
20. Lee - Dime Box, Giddings, Lexington, Lincoln
21. Burleson - Caldwell, Snook, Somerville
22. Brazos - Bryan, College Station
23. Kendall - Bergheim, Boerne, Comfort, Kendalia
24. Comal - Bulverde, Canyon Lake Forest, Fischer, Garden Ridge, New Braunfels, Spring Branch
25. Hays - Buda, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberley
26. Caldwell - Dale, Lockhart, Luling, Martindale, Niederwald, Uhland, Maxwell
27. Bastrop - Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Elgin, Paige, Smithville
28. Washington - Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, Independence
29. Bexar - Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, China Grove, Converse, Fair Oaks Ranch, Helotes,
Hollywood Park, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Olmos Park, San Antonio, Shavano Park, Somerset,
St. Hedwig, Terrell Hills, Von Ormy, Windcrest
30. Guadalupe - Cibolo, Marion, McQueeney, Seguin, Schertz,
31. Gonzales - Gonzales, Nixon, Smiley, Waelder
32. Fayette - Carmine, Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange, Schulenburg
33. Lavaca - Hallettsville, Moulton, Shiner
34. Colorado - Columbus, Garwood, Eagle Lake, Weimar
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None of the following Websites or locations is endorsed by
the Author or TAMUCT. These are to be used for
informational purposes only.
Science Museums______________________________
Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S. University Parks, Waco, TX 76706-1221 (254) 710-1110
Website: http://www.baylor.edu/mayborn/
Texas Natural Science Center, 2400 Trinity Street, (On University of Texas Campus), Austin
Texas 78712 (512) 471-4604. Rooted in the resources and reputation of The University of
Texas at Austin, the Texas Natural Science Center (TNSC) works to create awareness,
understanding and appreciation of the past, present and future of biological diversity,
especially that of the state of Texas. Website: http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/
Austin Nature and Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, TX 78746 (512)947- 3888
No Website provided.
The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210.357.1900. The Witte
Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections
in natural history, science and South & Central Texas heritage. Long Term Exhibits are: The
Texas Wild: Ecology Illustrated; Dinosaurs: Vanished Texans; Mummies: Unwrapping the
past; HEB Science tree house; & World of Water: take it to the River
Website: http://www.wittemuseum.org/
Living History Museums__________________________
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706 (254)750-8631
**** Website: http://www.texasranger.org/
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N Congress, Austin TX (512) 936-8746/ (866)
369-7198 * Website: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Women & their Work (W&TW), 1710 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701, 512.477.1064
Women & Their Work believes contemporary art should be an accessible resource for the
entire community. Their missions include keeping all W&TW exhibitions free and open to
the public and educating audiences of all ages about contemporary art.
Website: http://www.womenandtheirwork.org/
**Lyndon B. Johnson Library & Museum, 2313 Red River (U of T Campus), Austin TX
78705 (512)757-1025. The LBJ Presidential Library is one of thirteen presidential libraries
administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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The Library houses forty-five million pages of historical documents which include the papers
from the entire public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and also from those of close associates.
These papers and the vast administrative files from the presidency are used primarily by
scholars. Website: http://www.lbjlibrary.org/
Central Texas Museum of Automotive History, 2502 Texas 304, Smithville TX 78957
(512) 237-2635. Website: http://ctmah.org/
Fort Hood 1st Calvary Division (1CD), 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment (ACR), & 3rd Armored
Corps Military Museums, Fort Hood, TX. Military identification necessary, day passes can be
received via prior contact and approval. Websites:
http://www.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/1cdmuseum/Default.asp
http://www.hood.army.mil/3d_cr/index.html
The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210)225-1391, Originally named
Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian
converts for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. In 1793,
Spanish officials secularized San Antonio's five missions and distributed their lands to
remaining Indian residents. These men and women continued to farm the fields, once the
mission's but now their own, and participated in the growing community of San Antonio.
Website: http://www.thealamo.org/main/index.php
Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512-472-2499. The
Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families
that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. The Austin Children's
Museum is committed to being an educational resource for teachers and students from preschool through elementary school. Website: http://www.austinkids.org/
Hartman Prehistoric Garden, Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
TX78704 located in Zilker Botanical Gardens, features plants common to the Early Cretaceous
Period (144-127 million years ago), casts of dinosaur tracks believed to be made by an
ornithomimid found on site in 1992.
Website: http://www.zilkergarden.org/gardens/dino.html
Bamberger Ranch Preserve, 2341 Blue Ridge Dr., Johnson City, TX 78636. The Bamberger
Ranch Preserve is a 5,500 acre ranch that has been described as the largest habitat restoration
project on private land in Texas. Educational and interpretive services as well as transportation
are provided by ranch staff. On one of our ranch tours you may discover dinosaur tracks, hunt
for Cretaceous fossils, see the Chiroptorium, a man-made cave built to house 1 million bats,
and visit the largest herd of the endangered Scimitar-horned Oryx in the world of which we
have documented and registered genetics. Website: http://bambergerranch.org/
Caves & Caverns________________________________
Inner Space Caverns, 4200 South IH 35, Georgetown TX 78626; (512) 931-2283/
toll free 877-931-2283 Explore Texas' most accessible cavern, where Ice Age animals were
found amid fantastic cave formations. The caverns reveal a subterranean world of stalactites,
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stalagmites and the remains of mastodons and wolves. Located 20 minutes north of Austin,
directly under I-35.
Longhorn Cavern State Park, 6211 Park Road 4 South, Burnet TX 78611 (512) 756-4680.
Longhorn Cavern State Park features Longhorn Cavern, a Texas Hill Country wonder created
over thousands of years by the dissolving and cutting action of water on the limestone bedrock
of the area. Fossil remains show that many Ice Age animals once occupied the cave.
Website: http://www.longhorncaverns.com/
Bamberger Ranch Preserve, 2341 Blue Ridge Dr., Johnson City, TX 78636. The Bamberger
Ranch Preserve has one of their Chiroptorium, a man-made cave built to house 1 million bats.
Website: http://bambergerranch.org/
Natural Bridge Caverns is located 30 minutes north of downtown San Antonio, eight miles west
of I-35 at exit #175, Natural Bridge Caverns Road/F.M.3009 Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch,
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio, TX 78266 (830)438-7400. Natural Bridge
caverns are so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to
offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy,
educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone
in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you'll never
forget. Take a guided tour for an up-close view of Bracken Cave as millions of bats spiral out
on their nightly insect hunt. Bracken Cave is home to the world's largest bat colony and it is
believed the Bracken bats represent the largest concentration of mammals on Earth.
Website: http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/
Weather & Climate Resources______________________
KCEN TV, has interactive radar, weather alerts travel forecast and Earth Gauge which Central
Texans as we know love the outdoors. Each week, KCEN HD Meteorologist Nick Piesco talks
about the connection between weather and the environment, and shows you ways you and your
family can get involved. It's important, timely information you'll only find at kcentv.com.
Earth Gauge is a partnership between the National Environmental Education Foundation
and the American Meteorological Society.
Website: http://www.kcentv.com/category/192507/weather-local
Geography Department at The University of Texas at Austin, 210 West 24th Street, Austin, TX
78712-1098. Website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/geography/
http://scirocco.ischool.utexas.edu/educational/videos/6 Great weather and climate videos
provided by University of Texas Faculty & Staff.
Texas A&M University TAMU, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, 3148 TAMU, College Station,
TX 77843-3148. TAMU Geosciences has one of the premier weather and climate offices and
they have determined the weather and climate are one of the most complicated puzzles science
has ever encountered. Website: http://www.met.tamu.edu/weather-and-climate
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA is an agency that enriches life
through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as
we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.
From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries
management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and
services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic
product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation
to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable
information they need when they need it. Website: http://www.noaa.gov/ or
http://www.weather.gov/
The Weather Channel. This resource is an excellent location to find maps and weather for your
local area. Website: http://www.weather.com/tv/
Zoos_________________________________________
Topsey Exotic Ranch, 945 FM 118, Topsey, TX 76522; (254)-547-3700. This is a drive through
Safari that takes you to visit over fifty different types of exotic animals in a natural setting.
Website: http://www.topseyexoticranch.com/
Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North 4th Street; Waco, TX 76707; (254) 750-8400 They have a
virtual tour that takes you through most of the main exhibits which works well for those who
cannot afford the zoo, but they offer school tours and Grandparent prices with discounts for
groups. Website: http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/
Capitol of Texas Zoo, 376A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek, TX 7681237; (512) 303-6675. The
Capital of Texas Zoo is one of Greater Austin's and Bastrop's most exciting animal adventures.
Just 20 minutes east from downtown Austin, the Zoo is home to over 500 rare and beautiful
wild animals. website: http://www.capitaloftexaszoo.org/
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary,10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin TX 78736; (512) 288-1490.
With more than 300 animals across more than 100 different species, Austin Zoo and Animal
Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo rescuing animals and serving the Austin community.
Situated in the beautiful Hill Country just outside of town, Austin Zoo is visited by hundreds of
thousands of individuals each year. The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a pleasant Hill
Country zoo experience where you can see the animals close-up, spend some time outdoors
getting exercise, and have fun. It's a place where our Austin community can truly make the
most of their time together. Website: http://www.austinzoo.org/
Exotic Resort Zoo, 235 Zoo Trail, Johnson City, TX; (830) 868-4357. A one of a kind preserve
where several endangered species of animals have a chance to increase their numbers and at
the same time allowing people to enjoy their beauty and company. The commitment of the Zoo
is not only to maintain a healthy atmosphere for the animals, but help them to become people
friendly. Everyone has a chance to have hands on experience with all the animals. You not only
can see them, but you can touch them! Website: http://www.zooexotics.com/
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San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212-3199; (210) 734-7184. It is
the mission of the San Antonio Zoological Society to foster appreciation and concern for all
living things. They are dedicated to providing: The highest standards of care for our animal and
plant collections; A diverse educational and high quality recreational experience for all visitors;
& All the resources at our disposal for conservation of the Earth’s flora and fauna. Website:
http://www.sazoo-aq.org/
Aquariums____________________________________
Aquarena Center, 951 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 245-7570. The
Texas Rivers Center represents a partnership that brings together the River Systems Institute
with branches of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the National Park Service in a
newly renovated educational and research facility located on the grounds of the Aquarena
Center on the Texas State campus a program of the River Systems Institute at Texas State
University-San Marcos, has a wide array of environmental education resources, including
easily downloadable TEKS-correlated curriculum, Enviroscape watershed model
demonstrations, and a water quality monitoring certification program for all grade levels.
Website: http://www.aquarena.txstate.edu/
SeaWorld, 10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251 (800)700-7786 many great
educational workshops and CEU credits available and validated through SBEC. Website:
http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sanantonio/Educational-Programs
The Texas State Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Texas State Aquarium
2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78402. The goal of the Texas State Aquarium's
Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is to rehabilitate and, whenever possible, return the animals to
their natural environment. The Aquarium's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is federally
permitted and operates under rigorous standards established by the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA). Website: http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/
Sea Life Aquarium, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 972-539-9386.
Sea Life is the world’s biggest aquarium brand with more than 30 superb attractions. Its focus
is on quality of experience rather than scale, taking visitors on a seamless journey under the
sea, which entertains, inspires and teaches the young and old. Sea Life offers several unique
interactive opportunities for all ages – from viewing windows offering a glimpse into the ocean
itself; to enlightening talks, feeding demonstrations, as well as involvement in the brand’s
global SOS environmental and conservation marine campaigning.
Website: http://www.visitsealife.com/grapevine/
Bird Watching & Aviaries__________________________
Bird watching is a favorite pastime of many visitors to Stillhouse Hollow Lake. All kinds of
songbirds, hawks, and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area. Great blue herons, ducks
and geese in the winter, and various other shorebirds frequent the area and give the bird
watching public something to see year-round. Visit the Audubon Society for more bird
watching information. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the natural resources
around Stillhouse Hollow Lake in cooperation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department.
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Other than above the closest Birding and Aviaries are any local Park city or area, however, five
excellent locations are located within a 3 – 5 hour drive are: Wetlands Park, Paradise Pond, the
Birding Center, Mustang Island State Park and the South Jetty, Port A hosts many must-see
look outs for avid birders and wildlife photographers. Boardwalks and observation towers are
built over wetlands with vegetation pockets specially designed to attract birds. The Birding
Center, Wetlands Park, Paradise Pond and The Nature Preserve were designed to give birders
the "up-close" ability to observe hundreds of species in their natural habitats. From the natural
wetlands, inlets, and 18 miles of natural beaches and dunes to the rock jetties, piers and
marinas, the island offers dozens of perfect vantage points to marvel at the magnificent
migrating birds that consider Port A the perfect rest stop. Watch for low flying birds! Located
in the Central Flyway, the island boasts hundreds of native and migrating species. Encounters
with Coastal Bend nesting species such as the Roseate Spoonbills, Least Grebes, Reddish
Egrets, Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, Bitterns and Rails bring birding enthusiasts back to this
island sanctuary time and time again. Website: http://www.portaransas.org/play/birding
Planetariums & Astronomy________________________
Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater, Building 152, Central Texas College, Killeen, TX
76540 (254) 526 1768. Help your students discover the wonders of the universe with a field
trip to the Planetarium! Educators may reserve K-12 school programs in a variety of
astronomy, science and social-studies related disciplines on weekday mornings during the
school year. We now offer a variety of outreach programs that can be scheduled at your school.
Website: http://www.starsatnight.org/
Coming Soon: Austin Planetarium Science Museum and Technology Center; 3925 W. Braker
Lane, Austin TX 78759; (512) 961-5333. A planetarium is an unparalleled instructional device
that has been proven to elevate interest and understanding in the concepts addressed in its
programming. Austin is the largest city in the nation without a planetarium, so we are in a
position to create something truly unique for the Central Texas community. Our plans include,
not one, but two domes, offering extreme flexibility and the ability to simultaneously
accommodate the blockbuster planetarium shows while still maintaining an area for the more
traditional “night sky” viewing. Website:
http://www.austinplanetarium.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid
=61
Tarleton Science Planetarium, Box T-0885, Stephenville, TX 76402, 254-968-0523. Tarleton
Science Planetarium is an integral part of our new Science Building which opened in April
2001. Featuring a Digistar II digital starfield projector, 18 photographic slide projectors, two
video projectors and surround sound under a 40' (12.192m) dome our 56-seat theatre is truly a
fitting environment in which to explore the wonders of the universe. All Tarleton Science
Planetarium shows are available by appointment for all school and educational groups. The
maximum seating capacity of our theatre is 56. Website:
http://www.tarleton.edu/planetarium/index.html
Angelo State University, ASU Station #10904, San Angelo, TX 76909-0904, Phone: (325) 9422242. The newly renovated ASU Planetarium now contains the distinctive combination of a
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Sci-Dome HD digital projector and large tilted dome theater. The Sci-Dome HD projector is
capable of projecting more than 500 million stars and celestial objects. Planetarium
renovations were funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Planetarium is used as a
multimedia immersive classroom for astronomy, physical science and geology courses as well
as classes taught through the Center for Security Studies. The Planetarium is also one of the
largest community outreach programs on campus. About 9,700 students of all ages attend
viewings at the Planetarium each year. School and public Planetarium programs are scheduled
when ASU classes are in session. Website:
http://www.angelo.edu/dept/physics/planetarium.php
Insects_______________________________________
All of the Zoo’s Listed above have Butterfly and Insect Exhibits See the Aforementioned for
additional details.
Texas A&M University - Department of Entomology • 412 Minnie Belle Heep Bldg. • 2475
TAMU • College Station, TX 77843-2475 (979) 845-2516. Department of Entomology Hosted
and Collaborative Sites to which there are over 34 very diverse and act sites. Website:
http://insects.tamu.edu/websites/index.html
Texas A&M, Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program , Department of Entomology • 412
Minnie Belle Heep Bldg. • 2475 TAMU • College Station, TX 77843-2475 (979) 845-2516.
Texas high school and junior high students can get their first taste of forensic science this
summer as members of Dr. Jeff Tomberlin’s lab hosted the Youth Adventure Program in the
Heep Center. Held every summer, the program is designed to encourage career exploration in
the fields of interest to students in the 6th through 12th grades. Students that were attending
the Forensics portion ranged from the 9th through the 12th grades. For five days, the first floor
teaching lab in the Heep Center was transformed into a mini forensics laboratory as the
students got the chance to experience forensics first hand and learn real-world techniques that
forensic scientists use to solve cases. Website: http://forensics.tamu.edu/2012/07/18/texasyouths-investigate-forensics-from-tomberlin-lab-during-summer-program/
Glady’s Porter Zoo, Butterflies, Bugs & Blooms, Houston, TX, This Zoo like most also have
virtual Tours that provide close-up images of their varied insects. The Butterflies, Bugs &
Blooms is a new display and is a stone’s throw from the playground and houses many species of
live butterflies and assorted arthropods. When the season is right, observe the emergence of a
butterfly from its cocoon at the butterfly breeding facility viewing window within the exhibit.
Website:
The Clute Texas Mosquito Festival, 100 Park View Drive, Clute Texas, 77531, 979-265-8392 or
1-800-371-2971 (south of Houston). Next to barbecue and bulls, Texas is best known for
mosquitoes. So, why not celebrate them? That is exactly what they do in Clute during the Great
Texas Mosquito Festival. This annual event features a barbecue/fajita cook-off, a Mosquito
Chase “Run,” and more. First held in 1981, the Great Texas Mosquito Festival quickly becomes
one of the Lone Star State's most unique and popular annual events.
Website: http://www.mosquitofestival.com/
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Dams, Power Plants, & H2O Treatment Plants___________
Belton Lake & Dam, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to
Belton Lake, located in Belton, Texas. Our mission: Provide flood risk management, supply
water and offer recreational opportunities to the Temple/ Belton areas, and to offer some of the
best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas. Websites:
http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/belton/index.asp
http://www.brazos.org/waterSupply.asp#reservoir_locations
Stillhouse Hollow Dam, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you
to Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Belton, Texas. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located entirely within
Bell County. Our mission: Provide flood risk management, supply water and offer recreational
opportunities to the Salado/Belton area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and
boating in Central Texas. Websites: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/stillhouse/
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX 78753.
The purpose of the Texas Water Quality Association is to assure the individual's right to
enhance the quality of water by providing continuing education and training to our members,
governmental entities and the general public. Website: http://www.twqa.org/index.php
Temple Water Treatment, Water Production Services, 4820 Parkside Drive, Temple, TX 76502,
(254) 298-5840. The City of Temple Water Treatment Division is responsible for providing
adequate supplies of water to meet current and projected demands while insuring that the
quality of the water meets or exceeds all federal, state, and local regulatory standards, using
approved methods for treatment and testing as required by those agencies. In addition, the
Water Treatment Division maintains all booster pump stations and storage facilities for the
treated water in accordance with the standards set forth by TCEQ, while adhering to all
applicable safety standards for our employees and the public. Website:
http://ci.temple.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=375
Comanche Peak Power Plant, Travel north on FM 56, to the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power
Plant, Visitor Center Hours: By appointment only, (254) 897-5554. TXU Power's Comanche
Peak Steam Electric Station is TXU Power's sole nuclear power plant. Located in Glen Rose,
Texas, Comanche Peak welcomes visitors with an expansive visitor's center, videos and nuclear
related information. The Comanche Peak Steam Electric power plant is a two-unit nuclearfueled power plant located four and a half miles northwest of Glen Rose in Somervell County
and about 80 miles southwest of downtown Dallas. The plant is owned and operated by TXU
and has an operating capacity of 2,300 megawatts (two 1,150 megawatt units). The plant has
approximately 1,300 employees. Their visitors’ center offers an overview of the nuclear plant.
You can experience interactive exhibits and graphic displays.
Website: http://www.glenrosearea.com/pages/comanche.html
Water Science for Schools. A step-by-step guide describing what happens at each stage of the
treatment process and how pollutants are removed to help keep our waterways clean. We
consider wastewater treatment as water use because it is so interconnected with the other uses
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of water. Much of the water used by homes, industries, and businesses must be treated before
it is released back to the environment. Website: http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/wwvisit.html
Parks (This is only a short list)___________________________________
Dinosaur Valley State Park, Park Road 59, Glenn Rose TX 76043; (254) 897-4588. Website:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/dinosaur-valley
Dinosaur World, 1058 Park Road 59, Glenn Rose TX 76043 (254) 897-1526. Dinosaur World
offers fun for the entire family, but especially for the youngsters that are fascinated by
dinosaurs. Visitors have an opportunity to literally walk among the dinosaurs. Covering
approximately twenty acres, Dinosaur World feature more than 100 life-size dinosaurs along a
winding walkway. All of the dinosaur displays include a sign that tells visitors the name of the
dinosaur and gives details about the dinosaur such as type, when they existed and where they
roamed. Website: http://www.glenrosetexas.net/dinosaur-world.html
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2299 County Road 2008 Glenn Rose TX 76043 (254) 897-2960/
888-775-6742. Take a break from driving, relax and learn while taking a guided tour around
our park. A tour is a fabulous way of viewing and feeding our animals through open aired safari
vehicles (van or bus depending on number of people and type of tour). Not only do you get to
leisurely enjoy our park, you will save gas and learn about Fossil Rim and its unique animals.
Click on the name of the tour listed below to find out more. Website:
http://www.fossilrim.org/
Enchanted Rock Natural State Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830)
685-3636. Visitors can enjoy primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical rock climbing,
picnicking, geological study, bird watching, and star gazing (minimal light pollution).
Remember, at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, do not disturb plant or animal life,
geological features, or Indian or historical artifacts. These park resources are protected by law!
Bring your own firewood. Rock climbers must check in at headquarters; route maps and
climbing rules are available.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock/
Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy. 21 East, Bastrop TX 78602 (512) 321-2101. The park provides
opportunities for backpacking, camping, picnicking, canoeing (park rents canoes), swimming
(pool), golfing, wildlife viewing, hiking and interpretive programs.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bastrop
Mother Neff State Park, 1680 S.H. 236 Moody, TX 76557-3317 (254) 853-2389. Popular
activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing from the riverbank, and wildlife
observation. For interested hikers, a tree guide is available at the park headquarters that provides
a self-guided tour along the lost trail. Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/motherneff/
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park, Park Road 52, Stonewall TX 78671 (830) 644-2252. Visitors to
this day use park can enjoy historical study, picnicking, nature study, fishing, swimming and
viewing Texas longhorn cattle. The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by
enclosures containing buffalo, longhorn and white-tailed deer. These animals have played a part
in the park's history, and the local wildlife continues to be an important attraction for visitors.
The park is famous for its spring wildflower display. Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks/lyndon-b-johnson/
McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway Austin, TX 78744 (512) 246-1643.
Information on Thomas F. McKinney and the history of the park's land use is interpreted in the
Smith Visitor Center. The stabilized ruins of McKinney's homestead and his horse trainer's
cabin are preserved in the park. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, road biking, picnicking,
fishing and wildlife observation are popular activities. Website:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/mckinney-falls/
Inks Lake State Park, Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet TX (512) 793-2223.
Visitors enjoy camping, backpacking, and hiking. Since Inks Lake stays at a constant level,
droughts do not affect water-related activities such as lake swimming (unsupervised beach),
boating, water skiing, scuba diving and fishing. Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks/inks-lake
Perdernales Falls State Park, 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX (830) 868-7304.
Activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, river swimming, tubing, wading, mountain
biking, fishing, bird watching (checklist available), and horseback riding. River recreation is in a
limited area beginning at the Youth Group Camping area and continuing downriver to the park
boundary. Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/pedernales-falls
Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin TX78704. Zilker Metropolitan
Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre park is home to a variety of
recreation opportunities and special events for individuals and families. Website:
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
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^ All websites should be checked for availability and weather or other forms of closure.
* Bob Bullock Texas History Museum is listed due to its exhibits that focus on the oil industry
and the science behind drilling.
** Lyndon B. Johnson Museum is listed due to its proximity (2 blocks walking distance) to the
Natural Science Center, and the Science Center is unable to handle large groups (60 at one
time). Lyndon B. Johnson provides for an additional museum for students to enjoy
before/after visiting Natural Science Center while at University of Texas at Austin. Both
museums are free of charge as of 2011.
**** The Texas Ranger Museum is Central Texas’ new educational asset; the Texas Ranger
Public Safety Education Center. This state-of-the-art classroom and training space is available
by application at no cost for qualifying non-profit organizations. The Education Center is a
cooperative project of the City of Waco, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas
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Rangers. It provides area non-profit organizations with space for programs related to safety,
well-being, crime prevention, and good citizenship. It is also available as training space for
volunteers and persons delivering such programs. Qualifying programs may include victim
support group meetings, crime prevention courses or Drug Abuse Resistance Education
programs on kids’ safety and staying drug-free. Support from the Waco Foundation has
provided the Education Center with a podium and speaker system, digital projectors, and
wireless internet capabilities. The center can accommodate 65 persons in classroom layout
(with tables), or 100 persons with a theater floor plan (chairs only). Tables and chairs are
provided by the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
Additional Teacher Resources for Science & EDU 522 Classmates
Internet Science and Teacher Resources:
http://mysciencebox.org/home All sciences
http://mjksciteachingideas.com/ Geology and Oceanography
http://www.middleschoolscience.com/index.html All sciences
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/phsciexp/active_art/rock_cycle/index.html Rock Cycle
http://csmres.jmu.edu/geollab/fichter/Wilson/Wilson.html Plate Tectonic and Rock cycle
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http://www.nps.gov/learn/ National Park Service Teachers Website
http://www.exo.net/~emuller/activities/Crayon-Rock-Cycle.pdf Crayon Rock Cycle
http://www.rocksandminerals.com/rockcycle.htm Rock cycle
http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/science.htm A mix of everything science and kid safe zone, You
name it, it is probably on here.
http://newyorkscienceteacher.com/sci/pages/teacher-sites.php This is a science teacher website
directory and once again it has it all.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/classroom/6-8/science-tech/resources/ All science all grade levels.
http://www.forensicsciencetechnician.org/100-best-websites-for-science-teachers/ The top 100 best
Science teacher websites.
http://www.edutopia.org/ Research and science
http://www.nature.com/scitable all science
http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/ ITunes U
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http://www.space.com/ The final Frontier Space.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/ Excellent articles and science
http://www.physicscentral.com/ Everything Physics
http://www.learnaboutrobots.com/ Robots and tech
The Science Spot
The Science Spot was developed in March 1999 by Tracy Trimpe an 8th Grade Science Teacher at
Havana Junior High in Havana, IL
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/survivorsci.html As a fan of the CBS Survivor show, I welcomed the
chance to bring the fun of the show into my classroom. The May 2004 issue of NSTA's Science Scope
included an article by Kathy Costello that outlined the Survivor Science unit she does with her classes.
The article inspired Tracy to develop her own Survivor Science unit as an end-of-the-year activity for
her 8th grade students to review important information they had covered during the year as well as to
keep the students involved during the last couple weeks of the school year.
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classgpslsn.html GPS Lessons - Lessons and activities
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http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classforsci.html Everything Forensics from DNA, daily CSI tasks and all
things forensics.
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/junkbox.html Challenge your students to use their imaginations,
scientific knowledge, and a box of "junk" to create a variety of devices that perform an assortment of
tasks. The projects target technological design standards and incorporate others depending on the
project.
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/career.html A career and life skills unit for junior high students
http://school.discovery.com/teachers/index.html Discovery Channel School site excellent activities.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/ - This site provides high school biology and life science teachers with
a wealth of resources. Visit http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/,
http://www.accessexcellence.org/TC/, and AE Mystery. The Graphics Gallery is a sure hit with biology
educators!
http://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/index.htm - Explore this site for ideas to help you incorporate
agriculture and ag sciences into your classroom.
http://www.biology-online.org/ - A great reference source for biological topics! This site offers
biologically related information within a click of your mouse button. From anatomy to zoology, this site
is dedicated to providing accurate, useful information in relation to your needs.
http://www.brainpop.com/ - This site provides informative mini movies on a variety of science and
health topics. NOTE: This site now requires a subscription to view more than 2 movies per day!
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/index.html - Be sure to visit the section on
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/humor.html , browse the humor
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/lessons.html, or find new lesson plans
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/links.html to explore new links.
http://www.enature.com/home/ - This site offers online field guides and much more!
ENC Online - Look here for the latest on reforms, project ideas, grant applications, and awards. Don't
miss the Science WebLinks page!
Elementary Science Program - Loads of resources for kids and teachers! Check out the Science
Activity of the Month or browse the site map to explore all this site has to offer.
Exploratorium Science Snacks - Browse through miniature versions of some of the most popular
exhibits at the Exploratorium.
Fermilab for Educators - Browse this site for great ideas and connections for your students. Visit
Fermilabyrith for great games for students or browse the K-12 Classroom Projects section for more
ideas.
Franklin Institute of Science: Learning Resources - A sure hit with teachers of all ages!
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Frank Potter's Science Gems - A site filled with lots of connections to a wide range of science
topics. Utilize the site search to find links quickly.
Flying Turtle Exploring - Discover how the same basic principles influence and control how things
work in nature, living organisms, and human technology. Visit this site to explore energy, super bugs,
whales, and much more!
Fun Science Gallery - A small collection of experiments for your students.
http://www.galileoplayers.com/home.html - Visit this website to learn more about this Chicago
based sketch comedy troupe that writes and performs original theater about scientific, philosophical
and intellectual themes. They have produced, written and performed six original productions since their
inception in 1998 with the purpose of raising the intelligence of satirical sketch comedy. They continue
to generate original works that are distinctive, unique and that affect people's perception of the world
around them.
http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/ - Explore this site for loads of links to websites and online resources for
science teachers.
Microbes.info - An excellent resource for the latest news and information related to microbiology.
MiddleSchoolScience.com - Explore this site for lesson ideas, classroom tips, and lots more! Sign
up for the Lesson of the Week!
Movies in the Classroom - Explore this page from ClassBrain to learn tips and tricks for using
movies in your science classroom.
National Science Foundation - Your link to the latest in the scientific world.
National Science Teacher's Association - Explore this site for the latest on science education!
Browse the recommended site list or sciLINKS to find the best on the web.
National Wildlife Federation - Explore this site for excellent lessons and links for your students. Be
sure to visit the Ranger Rick's Kid Zone for great ideas to connect your students with nature.
N.E.R.D.S. - Dr. Demo - A great site filled with ideas for demonstrations to add pizzazz to your
classroom. Don't miss this one!
Newton's Apple - Visit this site for activity guides from past shows and experiments related to their
programs.
OFCN's Academy of Curriculum Exchange - A large assortment of lesson plans for every grade
level! (Also includes lessons for other subject areas.) Browse the elementary, middle school, or high
school lessons for new ideas.
OMSI Online - A collection of great online exhibits and resources for educators and students!
Orlando Science Center - Visit the website to see what's new at the Orlando Science Center and
learn more about their exhibits and the Teacher Leadership Center.
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PALS - PALS is an on-line, standards-based, continually updated resource bank of science
performance assessment tasks. Click your grade level to start your search for great lesson ideas and
assessments.
PlanetScience.com - Click the link for Sci-Teach to find an assortment of ideas for your classroom!
Project Look Smart - Check out their science and health modules that integrate media literacy and
critical thinking into their learning units. The materials are free and ready to use in your classroom!
ScienceBob - A fun site for kids and teachers! The site offers experiments for kids as well as resources
for teachers.
ScienceClass.net - Explore this site for lots of great lesson ideas, worksheets,and links for students
and teachers!
Science Education Resource Page - A great resource for concepts, links, and professional
development resources for secondary science educators.
Science Fair Central - A great site from the Discovery Channel School to help you create the ultimate
Science Fair projects!
Science Junction - Visit the Teacher Terminal, Data Depot, or Student Station for a wealth of
information for your classroom.
Science Master - From current news to great learning ideas, take the time to explore all this site has
to offer. Visit the Jump Start Index for quick links to science topics or browse their list of interactive
learning sites.
Science NetLinks - This site strives to be a comprehensive “homepage” for K-12 science educators.
Search their library of reviewed websites and lessons by selecting a science topic. Don't miss this one!
Science Playwiths - An assortment of simple science activities to get your students thinking!
Science Teachers' Resource Center - This web site is for science teachers to share ideas. Explore
this site for lesson ideas for biology, chemistry, and physics as well as links for educators!
Scientific American Frontiers - An online guide of excellent resources for educators. Find new
ideas and teaching guides on the Educator's page.
Scientopica - Scientopica is a Science Portal that aims to make the acquisition of scientific
information more efficient. Their services include a Science Specific Search Engine and Directory, 8
categories of constantly updated Science News, a Science Events Calendar, Forums, Reviews, Articles, a
directory of Science Destinations, and resources for the scientist in all of us.
SMILE Program - A huge collection of single concept lesson plans (over 800) for biology, chemistry,
physics, and mathematics!
Songs for Teaching - Science - Visit this site for an assortment of songs organized by science topic!
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Stan Slaughter - A fun site to visit for an assortment of environmental resources. Be sure to sample
the music and his online learning support area.
Teacher's Domain - This is an excellent site for multimedia resources for your science classroom!
The Science Page - Home of the largest collection of science analogies along with a well organized
collection of links!
The Thinking Fountain - An excellent site for science educators and students from the Science
Museum of Minnesota. From an A to Z list to thematic units, you are sure to find something to interest
your students.
Treasure Troves of Science - Visit this site for an extensive on-line encyclopedia of math and
science compiled by web encyclopedist Eric W. Weisstein.
Wayne RESA - The Wayne County Math and Science Center facilitates excellence and equity in the
teaching and learning of mathematics and science for all Wayne County students.
Weird Science Kids - Visit this site for a collection of science experiments and videos on a wide range of
science topics.
ZOOM School - A great resource for educators on a variety of topics! The science section offers
information on dinosaurs, rainforests, astronomy, and much more!
ZOOM Science - Explore this site for an assortment of fun projects from the PBS show! Don't miss the
Science Experiments section!
General Education and Lesson Plan Sites
Education Portals
These sites feature education news, lesson plans, and sometimes host free school and classroom web
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Education World - This might be a good starting point for your exploration of education sites on
the web. This site has a searchable subject directory of educational sites. It is also a good source
of lesson plans related to currents events, holidays, and other seasonal events.
Discovery School - Web site for teachers, parents and students. In the teacher's section, you will
find the ever popular Puzzlemaker
Middle Web - A site dedicated to the improvement of education in middle schools. A wide range
of topics for teachers and administrators is covered here.
New York Times Learning Network - for grades 6-12. This site has a daily lesson plan and an
archive of lesson plan sites. There are also education news and a column on the use of
technology in schools.
Lesson Plan Sites
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The Gateway to 21st Century Skills - Searchable directory of lesson plans, curriculum units, and
other educational resources on the web. This site is sponsored by the NEA, and administered by
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the GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington School of Information and
Syracuse University and JES & Co.
 Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - This is a directory of
U.S. government resources for education. You will find a wide variety of
materials for every subject area.
 Thinkfinity - Lesson plans and teacher training. This is a cooperative
effort of six organizations such as The National Geographic Society and the
American Association for the Advancement of Science to provide high quality
lesson plans online.
 EdHelper.Com - Many, many lesson plans, worksheets, web quests,
and links to web sites. You must pay for membership to access this site.
Teachers First - This site has lesson plans and other resources for teachers.
About.Com Education - Take a look at the sites for elementary and secondary educators. There
are links to lesson plans and other useful web sites.
A to Z Teacher Stuff - The strong point of this site are the thematic units for elementary and
middle school students. This site also has lesson plans, worksheets, and advice on classroom
management.
EduHound - An extensive directory of education web sites, including sites in Spanish.
Sponsored by T.H.E. Journal.
<liScholastic's Teacher Resource Center - Lesson plans for grades K-8. Many of these are
internet based.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - An extensive listing of educational sites on the web.
Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System - This site has a wealth of information for Pennsylvania
teachers. There are instructional resources, and lesson plans geared to Pennsylvania standards.
42 eXplore - Teaching ideas and related web sites for a wide variety of topics.
Smithsonian Education - Lesson plans and professional development from the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, DC.
Resources for Catholic Educators - Free lesson plans. There are also coloring pages and links to
religious clip art which may be of interest to other church based schools and homeschoolers.
Vocational Information Center - A wealth of information for students, and for teachers of
vocational education.
Web Exhibits - A fascinating collection of quality web sites. Fun to
browse or to incorporate into class instruction.
100 Useful YouTube Channels for Educators - You will find much
useful information here.
The Adolescence Directory OnLine- Information on mental health,
conflicts and violence, and a section for students.
Campaign for Our Children - Information on teenage pregnancy.
Teaching Tips
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Tips and Resources for Substitute Teachers
You Can Handle Them All - Help for dealing with over 100 behavior problems.
New Teachers Online - Help for new teachers from TeacherNetwork.Org.
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Back to School - Ideas for the beginning of the school year, lesson plans, and bulletin board
ideas.
The First Days of Middle School - There are lots of links here to sites which will be helpful to
new (and experienced) middle school teachers. There are sites for lesson plans, starting the new
year, and for discipline and classroom management.
http://flippedclassroom.org/ The flipped Class Network a social network and searchable
website dedicated to flipping the classroom.
General Science Resources for Teachers
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The National Science Education Standards - Prepared by the National Research Council. The
text includes standards for teaching, content, assessment, and professional development.
Benchmarks for Science Literacy - What students should know about science, math, and
technology by the time they graduate from high school. This guide to instruction and the writing
of a curriculum has been developed by the American Association for the Advancement of
Science.
Science NetLinks - Lesson plans and web resources of K-12 science teachers from the American
Association for the Advancement of Science.
Middle School Science - Lesson plans for the physical and life sciences.
The Middle School Portal - Math and science information and
collaboration.
Science and Technology - Lesson plans and web links from PBS.
Science Lesson Plans - For all grades from Education World.
The National Science Digital Library - Links to science resources
for teaching.
125 Great Science Videos - From Astronomy to Physics and
Psychology. This are videos which may be found on YouTube,
and this list is from the Open Culture web site.
Learning Science - Here you will find links to new online technologies for teaching science, links
to science sites which are related to the science learning standards, and cool learning tools for
math. This is a collaborative project of Temple University, and teachers in Bucks County (PA)
schools.
Learner.org - Professional development and teaching resources. Videos marked VoD may be
watched online. This site is by the Annenberg Foundation.
42 eXplore - Teaching ideas and related web sites for a variety of science topics.
Science Daily - Online magazine with breaking news about science.
SciCentral - This site helps you to keep up with science in the news.
Popular Science Magazine - What's new in the worlds of science and technology.
Science Fair Central - Help with science fair projects, and a guide to running a science fair. From
Discovery School.
Nova Online for Teachers - Lesson plans for using the PBS television show NOVA in the
classroom.
Teaching with Trade Books - Perhaps your students could read outside of the textbook.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Grades K -12 - Selected by the National Science Teachers
Association.
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Finding the Science Behind Science Fiction through Paired Readings - A middle school lesson
plan from Read Write Think.
The National Science Teachers Association
Freebies for Science Teachers - By the National Science Teachers' Association.
Science Printables - worksheets and other printables for many science topics - all free.
The Case Files - The case files highlights individuals from the history of science and technology.
1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets - An award winning video starring Sir Ben Kingsley
which is about the Moslem contributions to science in the middle ages. You may watch it online.
Why are Things Colored? - This site could be used for anatomy, art, physics, or several other
disciplines. There are lesson plans. This a Smithsonian Web Exhibit.
Who Done It? - Using forensics to hone science and laboratory skills. This is a unit for middle or
high school science students. It is an introduction to laboratory investigation which would be
appropriate for general science, biology, or bio-technology. It is from Teacher's First.
Science Study in the Philadelphia Area
o The Franklin Institute Online
o The Academy of Natural Sciences
o The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - Educational programs for teachers
and students.
o The Morris Arboretum - Of the University of Pennsylvania.
o The Chemical Heritage Foundation
Science Rubric Makers
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Class Participation Rubric Generator- A great way to keep students on task! This can be used in a group
setting or for individual assignments.
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Clean Up/ Changing Activities Rubric- This tool allows you to make a rubric to help with assessing
student's transitioning skills.
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General Rubric Generator- This tool allows you to make your own customized rubric. The application
includes an extensive number of fields to enter.
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Homework Rubric Generator- Help your students understand your expectations for homework
assignments with this rubric.
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Lab Report Rubric Generator- Science teachers, make your expectations clear to students with this fun
standards-based rubric. Very easy to use.
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Listening Rubric Generator- This tool will help you assess how well students listen during periods of
teacher/student readings.
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Notebook Rubric Maker- This rubric is a wonderful tool to help you evaluate student oral projects of any
kind. Includes the use of visuals, articulation, and presentation.
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Oral Expression Rubric Generator- A wonderful tool to help you evaluate student oral projects of any
kind.
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K-12 Science Rubric Pack- This set of rubrics will help elementary, middle school, and high school
teachers quickly and easily evaluate students.
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Presentation Rubric Generator- Decrease the pressure on your students by sharing this rubric of your
expectations. This assessment tool will help your students focus on the content they are presenting.
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Project Rubric Generator- This generator can be used to help you assess student projects. Helpful for
group work and/or individual class projects.
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Research Report Rubric Maker- This rubric is perfect for any research based body of writing. Has criteria
for writing and information gathering.
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Science Fair Rubric Generator- A rubric that assesses a variety of qualities of science fair projects.
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Team Work Rubric Generator- This rubric can help you assess how students work cooperatively in a
group setting.
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Web Quest Rubric Maker- If you're using web quests in your classes and having a hard time evaluating
your students, this rubric is for you!
Astronomy and Space Exploration
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NASA Search Engine - Locate teaching materials for all grades and many subjects at this NASA
site.
The Center for Science Education - Space Sciences. A directory of educational projects funded by
NASA which may be searched by topic or grade level. This site is provided by the University of
California at Berkeley
Goddard Space Flight Center - Lesson plans and other materials for teachers.
The Challenger Center for Space Science Education- Uses the theme of
space exploration to improve student learning in science and
mathematics.
Earth and Sky - Activities to accompany the daily radio program, and also
links to lesson plan and science sites.
Amazing Space - Astronomy lessons, teaching tools, and a video about the
night sky.
Space.Com - This site provides current news of the space program, and
also information on space, astronomy and Project SETI. It is a commercial site and sells books,
astronomy programs and other materials.
Space and Astronomy Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Astronomy and Space Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Exploring Planets in the Classroom - Hands on activities for studying earth, the planets, and
geology.
NASA/MSU CERES Project Educational Activites - Lesson plans for grades K-12.
Google Sky - Google's pictures of the universe.
Celestia - This is a space exploration program which can be run on Mac, Linux, or Windows
computers. It is free.
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Build the Solar System - This site has a calculator so you can get the distances right.
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground - Hands on Astronomy Activities for Kids. There are
activities for studying the rotation of the earth, mapping, time and calendars, and the solar
system and the moon.
Astronomy Workshop - Online astronomy problems to solve, and solar system viewers.
Paper Plate Education - The use of paper plates to demonstrate many of the concepts of
astronomy. Good site when your supply budget is low.
Astronomy with a Stick - Astronomy activities that can be done during the daytime. These
activities which track the movement of the sun are for elementary and middle school students.
The Women of NASA - Meet the women scientists at Ames Research Center. This is a K-12
initiative by NASA to interest more girls in careers in science.
Astronomy Cast - a podcast which is a great way for you and your students to learn about
astronomy.
Sky Maps - A free monthly sky map.
Good Astronomy Activities on the Web - This list of links is by the Astronomical Society of the
Pacific.
Online space and Astronomy Games - From NASA
Chemistry, Physics and Technology
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American Chemical Society - Web site for chemistry teachers and
students.
SMILE Chemistry Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chalkbored - High school level resources which includes Power
Point lessons, lesson handouts, labs, and other material.
Chemistry Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Chemistry Lesson Plans - From Middle School Science.
Chemistry Lesson Plans for Middle Schools - a directory of lesson plans from The Lesson Plans
Directory.
Creative Chemistry - You will find worksheets and online chemistry games at this British site.
Chemistry at About.Com - lesson plans, experiments, and other chemical information.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/07/18/sports/olympics/lolo-jones-cleared-fortakeoff.html?emc=eta1 How to win the hurdles through the viewpoint of animated Physics.
The Periodic Table of Videos - There is a video for each chemical element. This is by the
University of Nottingham.
School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide - From the National Institute of Occupational Safety
and Health.
Physical Science Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Physics Lesson Plans - From Technology.
Exploring the Nanoworld - Lesson plans for nanotechnology and materials science by University
of Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Education Center.
Nanotechnology Lesson Plans - Plans for middle and high school from
UnderstandingNano.Com.
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SMILE Physics Lesson Plans - From the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Physical Science Lesson Plans - for all grades from Reach Out Michigan.
Physics Central - Some teaching ideas, a middle school competition, free posters and coloring
books. By the American Physical Science Society.
Technology Lesson Plans - Links to lesson plans web sites. From Internet4Classrooms.
The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook - Explanations of aeronautics principles and lesson
plans.
The Science of Speed - A fun way to learn the physics of NASCAR racing. These videos will
appeal to the car-loving students. This is by the National Science Foundation.
Teach Engineering K - 12 - This site has curriculum and lesson plans for many areas of science.
It has a great many lessons for physical sciences and technology.
Technology Lesson Plans - From Discovery School.
Inventors and Inventions - Lesson Plans from About.Com.
Molecularium - Site for teaching about atomic structure. There are lesson plans for you and
interactive activities for students.
The Particle Adventure - This is a great site if you need to brush up on your knowledge of atomic
or nuclear physics. It has a few worksheets for students, too.
Energy
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Energy Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the US Department of Energy.
Energy Production - A lesson plan for grades 6 - 12. The plan includes the use of videos which
are available at the lesson plan web site. From WGBH in Boston.
The Energy Kid's Page - an energy timeline, classroom activities, energy
facts, and an energy glossary.
Renewable Energy Lesson Plan - From the Texas State Energy
Conservation Office.
Energy Lesson Plans - From the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Teaching Resources - on alternative forms of energy from the Tennessee
Valley Authority.
Marcellus Shale Lesson Plans and Resource Guide - For teachers in
Pennsylvania.
Geology
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Geology Educational Resources - From the U.S. Geological Survey. Projects in earth science for
students and teachers.
Geology Lesson Plans - From ProTeacher.
Earth Science Lesson Plans - from Teachnology.
Geology Lesson Plans - for grades K - 12 by the Illinois State Museum.
Geology.Com - Geology articles, maps and satellite
images, a geological dictionary, and teaching materials.
Understanding Geologic Time - This online unit for
students has a teachers guide.
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How Volcanoes Work - This is a good site if you need to brush up on your knowledge of
volcanoes. There are links to volcano lesson plans on the Volcano Links page.
Earthquake Topics: Lessons Online - From the US Geological Service.
Earthquakes: Getting Ready for the Big One - a middle school lesson plan from Discovery
School.
Mineral Information Institute - Free teaching materials and lesson plans.
Mining - Links to web sites about mining and mine safety. There are also ideas for student
activities.
Cavern Geology Lesson Plans - by Cave and Mine Adventures.
The Geological Society of America - Lesson plans for grades k-12.
Dinosaur Detectives - A middle school paleontology lesson from Discovery School.
Explorations Through Time - Units for paleontology and life sceinces from the University of
California Museum of Paleontology.
Dinosaurs! - Activities and teaching ideas from Scholastic.
Learning From the Fossil Record - Lesson plans for paleontology.
Geology of Pennsylvania - lesson plans and other materials by the Pennsylvania Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources.
The Geology of Pennsylvania - Information (no lesson plans) from Geology.com.
Meteorology
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Weather Lesson Plans - From the University of Oklahoma. These are mainly for middle school
students.
Weather Lesson Plans for Elementary Teachers - Lesson plans and links to weather web sites.
Weather Lesson Plans - From Discovery School
Weather Wiz Kids - This site, by a meteorologist, has lots of information and some lesson plans
and weather activities.
Weather Education - This site has teaching materials and ideas for activities for students. This is
by the NOAA's National Weather Service.
The University of Michigan Weather Underground - Weather information.
Great Sites for Teaching About Hurricanes - From Education World.
Lightening Safety - There are Tools for Teachers to assist in teaching these safety measures.
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Tornado Lesson Plans - From A - Z Teachers Stuff.
A Blizzard of Winter Lessons! - For elementary grades from Education World.
Be a Meteorologist for a Day - A Weather unit for middle school students.
Project SkyMath - A six-weeks middle-school mathematics unit which incorporates real weather
data.
Biology
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Action Bioscience - Articles on the impact of bioscience research on our lives. There are high
school lesson plans and charts of NSES correlations
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BioZone Bio Links - This is a directory of web sites dealing with many aspects of biology such as
ecology, biotechnology, animal behavior, cell biology and many more.
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Living Things - Links to websites on animals, plants, and ecosystems. There are also tips for
teachers. This site is prepared by the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
SMILE Biology Lesson Plans - For all grade levels from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Biology Lesson Plans - From Teachnology.
Lesson Plans Inc. - Biology lesson plans for all grades.
The Biology Corner - Lesson plans, lab plans, and quizzes.
The Science Behind Our Food - Lesson plans for many aspects of biology from the College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia.
Biology 4 Teachers - Mainly, lesson plans for high school students, but there is also material for
elementary and middle school students.
The Genetic Science Learning Center - Background information on current developments in
genetic science, and lesson plans.
Teaching Evolution - Information about evolution and possible perils and pitfalls to avoid while
teaching about it. By the University of California Museum
of Paleontology
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences Interactive games and quizzes.
The Entomology Index- Recommended entomology sites
on the web for K-12 educators.
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US Department of Agriculture forTeachers and Students - There is so much offered at this site
that it is hard to describe. Visit Smokey the Bear, check out the food pyramid, and don't miss
RUS the Surfing Squirrel.
Penn State Lesson Plans - Plans for all grades for forest resources, water, earth science and
wildlife from the School of Forest Resources at Penn State University.
Flower Delivery - There is information here on gardening for kids, plant classification,
photosynthesis, gardening safety, and much more. Thanks go to Abby for suggesting this site.
KinderGarden - Gardening in the curriculum for all grades levels. This is a good starting point
for any teacher interested in starting a gardening project.
Out! Out! Damp Sprout! - A lesson plan for growing seeds which are found in the supermarket.
This lesson is by Vicki Cobb.
Real Trees 4 Kids - Activities and lesson plans for grades 3 through high school. This site is by
the National Christmas Tree Association.
Kids Gardening - Resources and grant information for teachers. By the National Garden
Association.
Plants for Kids - Experiments in botany for children from the Delaware State University.
Bird Sleuth- A project in bird watching for middle school students. Sponsored by the Cornell
Lab of Ornithology.
Online Biology Book - If your knowledge of biology is a bit shaky, you may need to refer to this
text by M. J. Farabee
Ecology and Environment
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Lesson Plans from EELink - Environmental and ecology lesson plans
for all grades.
Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental education web site.
The Environmental Education Network
Exploring the Environment - This site has modules for students to use
to explore various aspects of the environment such as hurricanes,
rainforests, the Everglades, and the weather. There are teacher help
pages, too.
Teaching about Waste and Recycling - Lesson plans from the EPA.
Community Science Action Guides - Teaching units and lesson plans for grades K-12. These
lessons deal with water, energy, and health sciences.
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - An online magazine for teachers of grades k - 5. The purpose
is to integrate science, literacy, and the polar regions. There are lesson plans and links to
relevant web sites.
The Rainforest Alliance - Rainforest information and activities for kids and teachers.
The Rainforest Action Network - Dedicated to preserving the rainforests.
Educational in Nature - Environmental education units for 4th and 5th graders. This site
includes lesson plans and worksheets.
Forest Food Webs - An ecology lesson plan from Discovery School.
Activities to Celebrate Earth Day - From Education World.
All About Global Warming - In case you need to brush up on your knowledge of global warming.
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Teachers' Guide to High Quality Educational Materials on Climate Change and Global WarmingGlobal warming facts and lesson plans from the National Science Teachers Association.
Climate Change Education - News and lesson plans.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Information on Pennsylvania's
environment for teachers and students.
Oceanography
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The Ocean Portal - Lesson plans for oceanography from the Smithsonian Institution.
Treasures@Sea - Teaching oceanography through art and literature.
Reef Ball Educational Projects - 50 ideas for teaching about oceanography.
National Geographic Blue Frontier - Oceanography lesson plans for all grades.
NOAA Ocean Explorer - Curriculum and lesson plans.
Classroom Resources from the Monterey Bay Acquarium - Lesson plans, videos, and podcasts.
National Marine Sanctuaries - This sites provides a curriculum, lesson plans and other activities.
Sea World/Bush Gardens - Lesson plans and teaching guides.
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Information and lesson plans for acquatic life.
The Intertidal Zone - A lesson plan for middle school students.
Coral Seas - A middle school lesson plan on coral reefs.
The COOL Classroom - A project to link middle and elementary school classrooms with the
Rutgers Marine and Costal research program.
The Jason Project - Visit the ocean with this popular interactive science project.
Worksheets and Useful Classroom Printable
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Tools and Templates for Teachers - This site from Education World has a very big collection of
classroom templates for such things as awards, newsletters, and subjects area forms.
Teacher Printables - Forms for lesson plans, passes, attendance records, and other classroom
forms.
Classroom Management Forms - From the Busy Teacher Cafe. This site has many forms in
Spanish as well as English.
Super Teacher Worksheets - Free worksheets for many subjects and printable teacher helpers
such as lesson plan sheets.
ABC Teach - This site has over 5000 free forms for projects, reports, center signs, labels,
worksheets, and lots more useful classroom activities.
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Puzzlemaker - Makes several types of puzzles.
Soft Schools.com - Free worksheets, online games and quizzes. There are options here for
teachers to design worksheets specifically for their classes. Worksheets may be located by
subject for by grade level.
Have Fun Teaching - Worksheets, flash cards, craft activities and more.
The Canadian Teacher - check out the Freebies section.
ESL Galaxy - Free worksheets for English language learning.
Free Worksheets for the Young Child - Worksheets for the kindergarten student or beginning
reader. From School Sparks.
RHL School - Free worksheets.
Printables from Educational Oasis - This site has a variety of printables including calendars,
worksheets, classroom forms and more.
Jan Brett Free Printables - Many free and beautiful printables in the Activities section. There are
also ecards.
Graphic Organizers from Educational Oasis - Many different types of graphic organizers.
Free Worksheet Library - From Education World
Free Worksheets - From Teachnology. Watch out. Those Gold worksheets cost money.
Worksheets 4 Teachers - Many types of worksheets.
SuperKids Educational Tools - Math and vocabulary worksheets.
TLS Books - Free worksheets for grades K - 5.
Apples4theTeacher - Online educational games and coloring activites for grades K - 6.
Freeology - Free worksheets and forms for teachers such as hall passes and certificates.
Word Search Puzzles - Create word search puzzles for your class.
The Holiday Zone - This site has booklists, crafts, discussion questions, puzzles, and various
other materials for celebrating the holidays or the seasons.
Personal Educational Press - Printable worksheets and quizzes.
Rewards Work for All Ages: Here Are 24 Sites to Find Certificates, Awards and Coupons From a
Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet.
Tools to Do Science - Graph paper, a protractor, rulers, and graphing software.
Print Free Staff Paper - For music teachers.
Blank Sheet Music - Printable staff paper.
TeachKind - Free materials to assist in teaching nonviolence and kindness to animals.
Digital Books
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Flex Books - Create your own free digital textbook or use already created books. These books are
available as a pdf file, or in a format of iPads or Kindles.
Google Books for Educators - A How-to Guide - From the Free Technology for Teachers Blog.
Many Books - Free books for the kindle, iPad and other digital devices. These books are free
because their copyright has expired, and you will find many classic works here.
Crafts
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DLTK Printable Crafts for Kids - Lots of printable coloring pages, cards, calendars, and other
craft ideas. Good for preschool and elementary students.
Family Crafts - from About.Com. Free calendars, craft ideas and patterns, free game sheets and
coloring pages.
Creative Park - Free paper crafts, calendars, and cards from Canon.
All Free Crafts - Many free craft directions, but beware of the Google ads.
Craftideas - Free craft ideas.
Maps
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National Geographic Map Maker - Free printable maps from the National Geographic.
Outline Maps - Free printable maps of the United States and the world.
Blank State Outline Maps - from 50States.Com
Owl and Mouse - Free maps and educational software.
Blank Outline Maps - States, countries, and continents from About.
Com.
Clip Art and Calendars
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Free Clip Art - From Discovery School for worksheets or web pages.
Make sure that you read the terms for use.
Philip Martin's Clip Art - Free for nonprofit use.
School Clip Art
Free Educational Clip Art
Time and Date - Free calendars
Coloring Calendars - and suggestions for using them in the classroom. From Education World.
Miscellaneous Materials
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100 Free Web Tools for Elementary Teachers - Many of these web tools could also be used by
teachers in higher grades.
Free Technology for Teachers - a blog by Richard Byrne.
Cyberkidz Games - Free online educational games for ages 4 to 11.
eBook Techtorial - How to download ebooks from the web and suggestions for their use in the
classroom.
The Federal Citizen Information Center - Information from the government on a wide variety of
topics suitable for secondary students, parents, and teachers. Most is available in a form which
may be printed out, a few things are available for pdf download. There is information in
Spanish, also.
Deduction for Educator Expenses - Information from the IRS.
Online Educational Games
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The Arts
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Music Quizzes and Games - There is a variety of topics here.
Art Games - From the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY.
Color With Leo
Astronomy
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The Spaceplace at NASA
NASA Kids Club - Games and activities for grades K - 4.
Biology
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Animal Games - From Shepphard Software.
Switcheroo Zoo - Make up new animals and habitats. Also
identify animal habitats.
Animal Games - From Animal Planet.
Biology Hangman - From KidsBiology.com
Dinosaur Games - From KidDinos.com.
Nutrition Games - From Nutrition Explorations.
Chemistry
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Creative Chemistry - Chemistry hangman and other games.
Chemistry Element Games - From Sheppard Software.
Element Hangman - From Jefferson Lab.
Geography
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Geography Games - From Sheppard Software.
Geography Games - By KidsGeo.com
Geography Games - From Learning Games for Kids.
Keyboarding
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Free Typing Games - These are fun.
Typing Test.Com - There are three fun games here.
Keyboarding Games - From Learning Games for Kids.
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Language Arts
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Language Games - Good games from Kaboose.
Language Arts Games - From Sheppard Software.
Wacky Web Tales - Fill in the blanks to create a silly story.
Synonym Toast - From Scholastic.
Game Goo - Several levels of word games.
Online Language Arts Games - From Teacher Vision.
ABCYA - Online language arts games for grades K - 12.
Mathematics
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Woodlands School Maths Games - Games for many math topics.
Math Games - From Kaboose
Math Games - From CoolMath4Kids.
Math Play.com - Many games sorted by grade level or by math topic.
Math Playground Games - Some good games here.
Sheppard Software - Lots of games here.
A Plus Math Games
AAA Math - Not the fun games type of site, this has online math practise and topics.
Fun Brain - This site has math and some lanuage games.
ABCYA - Online math games for grades K - 5.
News, Statistics, Departments of Education
News
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Education News
Education Week
Federal Government Education Sites
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The U.S. Department of Education - News, programs, grant information, and links to
educational sites.
Education Resource Organization Directory - Directory of "organizations that provide
information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics." From the US
Department of Education.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative - You will find the standards and other resources
here.
No Child Left Behind - Government site.
No Child Left Behind Action Briefs - Short statements for parents and the community on the
policies in No Child Left Behind law
Teacher Certification Requirements - Links to certification requirements for most of the 50
states.
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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
America's Literacy Directory - Find locations for tutoring and GED preparation.
Rate My Teachers.Com - Find out what your middle or high schools students think about how
you are doing your job.
Influenza Prevention and Control - Classrooms full of sneezing, wheezy students? Check out the
flu news from the Center for Disease Control Prevention.
Educational Studies and Statistics
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The National Center for Educational Statistics
Perspectives on Urban Education - An online journal by the Graduate School of Education at the
University of Pennsylvania.
The Problems and Perils of Growing up in American
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Home-Alone America - The difficulties faced by American children who are raising themselves.
Another possible title is Why have All the Mothers Gone? An article by Mary Eberstadt in Policy
Review.
Miscellaneous
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The Really Big List of Education Quotes - For that moment when you need a quote about
education.
Professional Organizations
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The American Federation of Teachers Web Site - Union news and articles of interest to
educators.
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National Education Association
PSEA Interactive - Pennsylvania State Education Association
The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees - Information and services for retirees.
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
The Council of Chief State School Officers - Organization for public officials who lead state
departments of education.
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Association for Middle Level Education
National School Board Association
Television in the Classroom
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Cable in the Classroom - Schedules of educational cable content, and suggestions for teaching
students to use media responsibly.
PBS Teacher Source - Schedules, over 1000 lesson plans, and other guides to using PBS in the
classroom.
CNN Student News - News web site for middle and high school students. There are also teacher
pages to help with using current events in the classroom.
The Discovery Channel
The History Channel - Lesson plans from the History Channel.
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