COSI activites and lesson plans: http://www.cosi.org/educators/activities

National Science Teachers Association:

This site contains information on publications, conferences, and recent news on science research. http://www.nsta.org

National Science Education Standards:

The National Science Education Standards (NSES) address standards for teaching, content, professional development, assessment, program, and planning. http://books.nap.edu/catalog/4962.html

National Project Learning Tree:

This will link you to the National Project Learning Tree website where you can learn about any recent updates to this program as well as connect to people and resources on environmental issues.
http://www.plt.org

Ohio Resource Center (ORC):

An Ohio website designed for Ohio mathematics and science educators. Here you will find a multitude of ‘best practice’ resources including lesson plans and instructional ideas link to each grade level learning outcome. www.ohiorc.org

Eisenhower National Clearing House:

Lesson plans and resources for both mathematics and science. www.enc.org

FREE,

the website that makes teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
http://www.ed.gov/free

Marco Polo:

Mathematics and science lesson plans by grade level: http://www.marcopolosearch.org/mpsearch/basic_search.asp

PBS Teacher Source – Science Classroom Video Link:

The description below is a direct quote from the site. I couldn't say it any better. What I can say is that I believe you will find it very worthwhile to review some of the clips to hear the comments of elementary teachers on many of the same issues we have discussed in class this quarter. I believe you will find it well worth your time to peruse this site. This site is actually part of the PBS site.

PBS Scienceline videos show real teachers in a variety of elementary school classrooms modeling standards-based instruction and reflecting on their teaching practices. Scienceline videos focus on skills and techniques tied to inquiry teaching, and educators of all grades should benefit from observing the elementary school classrooms.

Each link below will help you find a Scienceline Video clip on that topic, complete with written descriptions, discussion questions, and links to the FREE Scienceline online discussion area, where you can discuss the videos with other teachers or simply read what others think.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/scienceline/video.shtm

Science NetLinks:

Science NetLinks strives to be a comprehensive “homepage” for K-12 science educators. You can search their library of reviewed websites and lessons by selecting a science Benchmark topic. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/index.html

The Ohio Academy of Science- State Science Day Events and Information
http://www.ohiosci.org/

Women In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ON THE AIR!:

This website is an audio resource for young girls, young women, parents, middle and high school teachers, college professors, guidance counselors, researchers, organizational leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about the past, present and future role of women in science and technology education, fields and careers. http://www.womeninscience.org/

Updated April 8, 2005