Math and Science Resources for Parents & Teachers

These resources offer ideas for incorporating math and science into both the classroom and the home and give lots of good reference sources for topics in both fields.

Resources in this category:

A+ Math Worksheets
http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/index.html

Print worksheets to help your children or students with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts. There are also worksheets for money, fractions, decimals, order of operations and basic algebra.

The AIE Savings Calculator
http://www.investoreducation.org/cindex2.cfm

Do you wonder what happens to the money you put in your savings account? This calculator asks you for your age and how much you could save today instead of spending (like $5 for a fast food meal, or $12 for a CD), and then it tells you how much that money would grow to become in 10 years, 25 years, and by the time you retire. You'll be surprised!

Air Travelers
http://www.omsi.edu/visit/physics/air/

"Air Travelers is an introduction to the basic principles of buoyancy, properties of gases, temperature, and the technology involved in hot air ballooning." This resource is primarily for teachers.

All Science Fair Projects
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

This site offers hundreds of science fair projects with complete instructions. Enter a keyword to find the project you want to use. Elementary, middle school, and high school students can all find projects here.

Andrew Lost Classroom Club
http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/andrewlost/

"Help implement your science curriculum objectives with the Andrew Lost books by J.C. Greenburg." Download the teacher’s guide, view the monthly featured experiments and read about specific Andrew Lost books.

Arithmetic
http://www.aaamath.com/

WOW! Here is a ton of free, online, interactive arithmetic exercises and problems, challenge games and explanations for grades K-8. Parents and Teachers, make sure to check out the over 200 lesson pages included on this site.

Athropolis: Web Site of the Throps and the Squallhoots
http://www.athropolis.com/index.htm

This fun kids' site is dedicated to Arctic stories, games, and facts, as well as a wonderful library and set of links to Arctic history and weather.

Bats
http://intergate.cccoe.k12.ca.us/bats/

Learn lots of facts about bats at this searchable site. You can find out about such things as the anatomy of bats, stories about bats, even sports teams with bat mascots.

Black Hole Gang
http://www.blackholegang.com/

Explore lots of science topics from the rainforest to the Periodic Table of the Elements to microscopes. You click on different characters and follow the hidden links to information about all kinds of science. Teachers can also find resources at this site.

Center for Insect Science Education Outreach
http://insected.arizona.edu/home.htm

"Our objectives are to develop new integrated education materials that foster the use of live insects as teaching models and to offer teacher training in background information about arthropods and how to use them in the classroom." Includes lesson plans and curriculum information.

Collecting and Preserving Insects
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/D...

Provides a concise illustrated description of the equipment and proper techniques for collecting and displaying insects. It includes a list of sources for supplies and reference materials.

comPADRE.org - Resources For Physics and Astronomy Education
http://www.compadre.org/portal/index.cfm

A part of the National Science Digital Library, it has resources for k-12 educators as well as university faculty. Whether its quantum physics or maps of Mars, it will have something for you.

Coolmath4kids.com
http://www.coolmath.com/

An interactive "amusement park of math and more -- especially designed for FUN, FUN, FUN!" This site is for kids of all ages, including parents and teachers.

Count Us In
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm

These games can help kids learn math ideas such as counting, ordinals, next largest number, recognizing number words, time and others. Teachers and Parents: Click on "Other activities" for lesson plans.

Course Materials from the Geometry Center
http://www.scienceu.com/library/makeindex.cgi?SU_Subject=geo...

The course materials include a Teacher's Guide to Building an Icosahedron as a Class Project, notes and handouts from a course developed at Princeton and the Geometry Center called Geometry and the Imagination, and the CHANCE database, by the CHANCE consortium (Middlebury, Grinnell, Spelman, UCSD, Dartmouth). CHANCE is an introductory course in probability and statistics based upon current chance events as reported in the daily newspapers.

Dan's Wild Weather Page
http://www.wildwildweather.com/

You'll find lots of information about all kinds of weather topics at this page. Learn about weather forecasting, tornadoes, lightning, and more. Some links are given to teacher resources, too.

Digital Library for Earth Systems Education
http://www.dlese.org/library/index.jsp

Presenting the best digital resources on earth systems, DLESE (the Digital Library for Earth Systems Education) has information on topics ranging from technology to geology. Organized by topic and by grade-level.

Discovery News Online
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html

Science stories in the news.

Dr. Blythe's Rainforest Education
http://www.rainforesteducation.com/

This site has lots of information about rainforests, including pictures of rainforests and the plants and animals that live there. You can learn about medicines made from rainforest plants and about the threats that rainforests are facing. Take a quiz, solve puzzles, and journey through famous rainforests.

Earth Science Explorer
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/explorer.html

Explores earth science and dinosaurs, geologic time and plate tectonics, adaptation and diversity. Designed for students and teachers. Teacher's notes are available for complete course.

EarthNet
http://earthnet-geonet.ca/

Teachers can find tons of earth science activities here and students can get help with popular earth science topics. The site is also available in French.

EcoKids
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/

A colorful site where you can play while you learn about environmental issues such as climate change, habitat and habitat loss, pollution, and waste.

The Education Index
http://www.educationindex.com/

The primary goal of The Education Index is "to provide learners and educators with access to the best educational Web sites in a variety of subjects and lifestages." It contains a wide variety of links of interest to educators and parents. For teachers, there's even a coffee shop chat room!

eNaturalist
http://www.enaturalist.org/

Resources for teachers on ecology, the environment, and organisms from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

Endangered Ecosystems
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems...

Go on an expedition to explore the endangered ecosystems of the Costa Rican Caterpillars, the Mexican Wildcats, and the Brazilian River Otters.

Energy Quest
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/

By moving the mouse over items in the room on this site, you can find different places to go to learn about energy. There are Puzzles and Games to play to learn about energy; an Energy Time Machine to teach you about historical energy events; Super Scientists you can learn about who were energy pioneers; and Energy Links to other internet resources on energy.

Expect the Best from a Girl -- That's What You'll Get
http://www.academic.org/

This site makes sure everyone knows that girls are just as smart as boys. There's a resource section for parents, with particular sections on helping girls succeed in math and science programs. Kids can check out the listing of special programs for girls of all kinds.

Exploring Caves
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/explorecav...

Discover the world of caves. What kind of caves are there? What types of animals live in caves? You can follow a story about caves or find out facts about caves at this site.

Exploring Planets in the classroom: Hands-on activities
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html

Resource for students and teachers covering the solar system, volcanology, impact craters, the dynamic earth, gravity and planetary properties. Includes lesson plans and hands-on activities.

The FCC Kids Zone Home Page
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/kidszone/

"The FCC kids’ zone is a safe place for children of all ages to learn fun facts about the telephone, satellites, fax machines, computers,television, radio and much, much more. Guided by mascot, "Broadband", you can learn about the FCC, find out how things work, check out rumors, find out what some tough words mean, and learn how things we use everyday were invented. In addition to all the above, the Web site contains lots of interactive games and puzzles, surveys, telecom factoids and much more. It provides a useful tool for children to learn about the FCC and let the FCC know what’s on their minds."

Field Museum of Natural History
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

The Field Museum of Natural History is a wonderful site for kids, parents, and teachers. It has lots of pictures, information and activities. Don't miss the "Life Over Time" exhibit!

Figure This! Math Challenges for Families
http://www.figurethis.org/

"The home of the Figure This! Math Challenges for Families; parent-friendly, engaging learning activities for families to do together, based on high-quality, challenging, real-life mathematics."

Flights of Inspiration
http://www.fi.edu/flights/

The Franklin Institute Science Museum presents an interactive look at pioneering efforts in aviation history. Step inside the minds of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the eccentric brothers who made the first sustained, powered flight. Learn about John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown and their first non-stop transatlantic flight. You can even find out how to design your own model aircraft.

Franklin Institute Science Museum
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html

Take a tour through the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Explore the human heart and learn how your heart works and how you can keep it healthy. Or, explore the museum's Science Learning Network and many other exhibits.

Geological Society of America - Education Resources
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm

This site links to lesson plans and resources for topics in Earth Science such as volcanoes, energy, paleontology, space, weather and more. The lesson plans are sorted by topic or by age group (elementary, intermediate and secondary).

Hands on Plastic
http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/sec_content.asp?...

Provides links to "Hands on Plastics" educational resources developed by the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA). Lesson plans and learning activities related to the science of plastics and polymers for grades K-4 and 5-8.

Human Body's Brain/Nervous System
http://www.cln.org/themes/brain.html

Thematic approcah to the human brain and nervous system. Contains images, diagrams, text, tutorial, lesson plans, links, human body atlas, articles on how th various sense related to the functions of the brain. For students K-12 and teachers.

Insects on the Web
http://www.insects.org/

Learn all about insects. This site shows the beautiful side of bugs that we don't always get to see.

Introduction to the eNLVM
http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/doc/intro.jsp

The eNLVM (National Library of Virtual Manipulatives) is a resource for math education funded by the National Science Foundation. Browse lessons and activities for students young and old created by the NLVM, or those created by other teachers. You can even create your own lesson plans.

The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook
http://wings.avkids.com/

Learn about the principles of flight in this interesting online book about aeronautics, complete with online activities and information for teachers.

Katerpillars & Mystery Bugs
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/entyouth.htm

Find out about all kinds of bugs! There's information about common insects as well as the more unusual. Lots of links for both kids and teachers.

Kids for Trees
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/pub/tree_kit/

Learn all about how trees help make your world a better place. This site tells you what trees eat, why the leaves fall off in the fall, and more!

Kids Recycle
http://www.kidsrecycle.org/index.php

Great links to recycling resources for kids and teachers.

Leonardo Home Page
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeoHomePage.html

Explore the scientific mind of Leonardo Da Vinci with this web page. Find examples of the simple machines that people used during the Renaissance, as well as information about Leonardo's art and inventions.

List of Math Downloads
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/resources/dow_list.htm

Useful for studying before tests, this site provides a variety of math flashcards, available for download. They include everything from addition and subtraction to fractions and percentages and geometry.

Living Things
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/

Collaborative study of living things that includes modules on the individual, families, neighborhood and the circle of life. Sections for both student and teachers.

Mad Sci Network
http://www.madsci.org/

"Do fish sleep? Do they close their eyes when they sleep?" Ask a scientist at the Mad Science Network science-related questions like these.

Maggie's Earth Adventures
http://www.missmaggie.org/

Teachers: Get free lesson plans and ideas for classroom activities to help your students learn about environmental issues. Your students will have fun helping Maggie and her dog, Dude, on their special missions to solve problems all over the globe. Requires Flash.

Mars Madness
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5579/

Learn all about Mars from this site created by a team of six elementary school students from Hawaii. Learning has never been so much fun -- quizes, puzzles, games, and more! The site also includes a lesson plan for Teachers.

Math Central: A K-12 Math Education Website
http://MathCentral.uregina.ca/index.html

This site has information for educators through Teacher Talk magazine, Quandries & Queries, Resource Room -- with a database on a wide range of mathematical concepts, and Bulletin Board, where educators can post information for review by other educators. (This site is also available in French.)

The Math Forum: Teachers' Place
http://mathforum.com/teachers/

Built for and by teachers, the Teachers' Place is offers a variety of resources useful for mathematics education, from kindergarten to college.

Math-Ki-Teacher's Notes
http://www.math-kitecture.com/teacher.htm

Bring math into your classroom through architecture. Gives access to engaging activities and lesson plans as well as "architivities" (architecture activities). You can even post your students' work online.

Math.com
http://www.math.com/

You can read about famous mathematicians, or look at the Wonders of Math, or use one of their calculators . . . But the Homework Help Search Engine makes this site totally great - You tell it what grade you are in, and what subject you need help with, and the search engine finds the best sites for you.

Maths Is Fun
http://www.mathsisfun.com/

Play math games, read about math concepts, and use an online graphing calculator! There are also suggestions for teachers for having fun with math in the classroom.

MegaMath
http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/index.html

"The MegaMath project is intended to bring unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms so that young people and their teachers can think about them together." Since it is packed with suggestions for using the stories and games to engage students with math, the site is geared more towards teachers than kids. Terms in the site are well designed and there are lots of helpful graphics that illustrate various points.

The Microbe Zoo
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/

Every time you walk on the ground you step on millions of microbes—they are too small to see with the naked eye! In this zoo you will find pictures of microbes, data about their size, feeding habits, and more.

Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
http://www.mathgoodies.com/

This site has fun interactive math lessons, homework help and tips, and resources for home-schoolers.

NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/index.html

This website provides teachers and students with aerospace technology resources through lessons and activities, free simulations, student videoconferencing, a glossary of related terms, and educator workshops.

NASA Robotics Alliance Project
http://robotics.nasa.gov/

This site is a collection of links and information about robotics. It includes pages designed for educators, students, and the general public. It also provides information about competing in robotics competitions and users can view past events which can be found in the archive.

National Air and Space Musuem
http://www.nasm.si.edu/

"The National Air and Space Museum houses the national collection of artifacts relating to the development of aviation and space flight." This collection includes "exhibits on topics as varied as early flight, military aviation, exploring space, and terrestrial remote sensing." Explore the history of aviation, visit online special exhibits such as the "Star Wars the Magic of Myth" exhibit, access data from remote sensors, and link to other related resources.

National Council on Economics Education
http://www.ncee.net/

This site offers many lessons and activities for K-12 students. For example, one lesson--"Hey, Mom, What's for Breakfast?"--has students choose their favorite breakfast foods and investigate costs associated with those foods. "Do You Always Own Your Own Private Property?" addresses eminent domain and the rights of property owners. Lessons include links to teacher notes, and the web resources included in lesson plans are carefully chosen.

National Geographic Education Guide
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/lesson_plans/ind...

Hundreds of very comprehensive lesson plans for science and social studies topics. Search these lessons by grade level (K-12) or by keyword. Some popular lesson plans include: "Introduction to Longitude and Latitude" for grades K-2, "Alike and Different: The Middle East and the U.S." for grades 3-5, "Sister Storms: Children of the Tropical Seas" for grades 6-8 and "Earthquakes: A Whole Lot of Quakin’ Goin’ On" for grades 9-12.

The National Science Digital Library
http://nsdl.org/

NSDL is the Nation's FREE online library for education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It provides organized access to high quality resources and tools conveniently categorized by K12 teachers, librarians, university faculty and first time users.

National Student Research Center
http://youth.net/nsrc/nsrc.html

Read the E-Journal of Student Research, where students K-12 can submit a write-up to an experiment that they have done. There is a list of recommended web sites for student experiments. Also, read information on NSRC's vision, teaching philosophy, mission, and instructional approach.

NOVA Online for Teachers
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/

Lesson ideas, online activities, and a teachers' exchange centered around programs produced by PBS' NOVA series.

NPR's Science Friday Kids Connection
http://www.sciencefriday.com/kids/

Each week a different science-related topic is explored here. Put on your thinking cap and get involved. Search the online library of past experiments and talk with other students, parents, and teachers from schools all across the country. Send messages to scientists and discover other ways to learn about science and the environment.

NSDL Middle School Portal
http://msteacher.org/

Created by the National Science Digital Library, this resource provides math and science pathways for middle school educators. On the mathematics pathway explore topics including geometry, probability, and math history. On the science pathway explore topics including life science, science and technology, and Earth and space science.

Oceanography Theme Page
http://www.cln.org/themes/oceanography.html

Site contains articles, maps, interactive displays, general oceanography resources, lesson plans, "Ask an Expert" section, habitats (ocean and desert), creatures, oceanography studied from Space and more. For students K-12 and teachers.

Online Activities for Kids
http://www.syvum.com/online/games.html

Wow! These online books are great for working on math & English! "Test and enhance your vocabulary, spelling and grammar skills." In the Math books you can "Build skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, algebra and general arithmetic through fun activities."

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.omsi.edu/

"Bone up on bones." "Explore the marvel of the skeletal system!" Learn how to make flubber and lots of other activities at this site.

Paper University
http://www.tappi.org/paperu/

"Paper University (Paper U) is an educational website forstudents, teachers and everyone wanting to learn more about paper,papermaking, recycling, trees, forestry, careers, field trips, art &science activities using paper, history of paper, and much more!"

PBS TeacherSource: Science
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm

PBS has assembled an excellent collection of resources for K-12 teachers. There is a monthly spotlight subject, plus links and lesson plans.

Planet Protectors Club for Kids
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites you to become a Planet Protector. Learn how to make less trash and recycle by playing games.

Play Ball! Teachable Science and Math Ideas about Baseball
http://www.edgate.com/school_athletics/student/sporting_arti...

A portal for sites describing how math and science relate to baseball.

PrimaryPaths
http://www.primarypaths.org/

This site is geared towards pre-school and elementary school children and others who do not have experience using spreadsheets and word processors.PrimaryPaths includes both a parent/tutor mode and a teacher mode. The three sections consist of a math practice area that is interactive, an internet-based spreadsheet designed for learning the format, and an internet based word processor designed for learning the format.

Professor Freedman's Math Help
http://www.mathpower.com/

"A mixture of sound, humor, color, animation and graphics with lots of help for the 'math anxious' student. Its aim is to give students a self-directed and entertaining way to learn basic math and algebra. The site includes tutorial lessons authored by students, math assignments, study skills tips, links to free tutors and learning style information -- all with really 'cool' animation and music."

Rainforest Live: Kidz Korner
http://www.rainforestlive.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=189

Read about rainforests and the plants, animals, and people who live in them. You can also play games and print out pictures to color.

The Robot Zoo
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotzoo/

A this site, you can "pet" animals such as grasshoppers, rhino's, and squid ONLINE! Learn all about how these animals eat, move, and live.

Robots 4 Kids
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/robots.htm

Robots 4 Kids is full of up-to-date links to great robot websites for a variety of age groups. There are special projects for younger children, contests and links to amateur and professional robotics clubs.

Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/roofus/

Learn how to conserve energy by checking out Roofus' energy-smart house and by playing games in his backyard.

SAMI: Science and Math Initiatives
http://www.learner.org/sami/sami.html

"SAMI is a clearing house of resources, funding, and curriculum for math and science teachers." A Teacher Help Service is provided, in which thirteen K-12 teachers are available for assistance, as well as math, science, and classroom resources. SAMI also contains a search index, which provides annotations and links to websites.

Save the Tiger Fund
http://www.savethetigerfund.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Hom...

Are you interested in knowing more about tigers? Would you like to help save these endangered species? This site gives lots of information about tigers, their cubs, and ways to preserve this animal. There's resource material for teachers,too.

Schools Online
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html

Use these online activities from the University of Illinois to explore science concepts such as weather, plant life, natural resources, insects and animals past and present. The activities are also available in Spanish.

Science Buddies
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/index.htm

On this site, you can find out about the steps in a project, ask questions, choose a topic, or see examples of other people's projects. There is also a section for parents and teachers.

The Science Club
http://scienceclub.org/

"Since 1987, The Science Club has been bringing science to life for over one million elementary school children, teachers, and parents." This page contains instructions for doing easy, medium, and advanced projects and experiments, as well as suggested reading lists.

The Science Education Gateway
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/

"The Science Education Gateway (formerly SII) is a collaborative NASA project which brings together the expertise of NASA scientists, science museums, and K-12 educators to produce NASA science-based Earth and space science curricula for classroom and public use via the World Wide Web. SEGway materials are produced by teachers in locally-grown collaborations with program staff at nearby partnering science museums. The partnerships support teacher-developers in acheiving the goals of teaching Earth and space science online, and provide them with the training technical support needed for their curriculum projects. This SEGway Web site is designed to help teachers locate and identify the resources they can use best and that fit their local curriculum and National Science Education Standards."

The Science Explorer: Exploratorium-At-Home Books
http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/index.html

Learn all about the world around you using science experiments! This site shows you how to make your own sun clock, how to make a rainbow by using a CD, and how to make your own periscope. Great for teachers and kids.

Science Fair Studio
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio...

"If you're a student ready to venture beyond the Styrofoam ball solar system into the world of real scientific investigation, you've come to the right place. We've also got plenty of help for teachers in need of coordinating advice and parents who want to help their children."

Science Hobbyist
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/

A compendium of science experiments, knowledge, images, projects, weird science, facts and places to see. For all ages. Includes materials, instructions, (some lesson plans,) explanations of experiments.

Science Master
http://www.sciencemaster.com/

Discover science information to help you learn about many topics in the "Jumpstart Science" and "Learning Galleries" sections. But don’t forget to scroll down the page: Unfortunately, this otherwise excellent site is full of ads!

Science Museum of Minnesota
http://www.smm.org/

An online version of the sciene museum includes information for teachers, including organizing a field trip and scheduling demonstrations from museum presenters at your school. Also includes online projects.

Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

This site has articles about science news, games, puzzles, science fair ideas, and even a science fiction section. There is also a section for teachers.

Scientific American Frontiers--For Educators
http://www.pbs.org/saf/educators.htm

This page lists teaching guides from over 10 seasons of Scientific American Frontiers, a PBS show. There is also information about videotaping rights for teachers who would like to use the show in the classroom, and transcripts of shows.

SCORE Mathematics
http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/

SCORE is the Schools of California Online Resources for Education. This site has lesson plans for grades K-12 on numbers, functions, measurement, probability, geometry and other math subjects. There are also descriptions of California Mathematic Standards and links to other math resources online.

SCORE Science
http://scorescience.humboldt.k12.ca.us/

SCORE is the Schools of California Online Resources for Education. This site has links to lesson plans for grades K-12 on animals, insects, air, cells, energy, planets, rocks, minerals and other science subjects. There are also descriptions of California Science Standards and links to other science resources online.

Sheppard Software - Online Games and More
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_menu.htm

Learn about world continents, countries and oceans at this fun website. Free web games also include vocabulary, United States geography, chemistry and trivia. Fun, educational games for all levels!

Teacher's Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org/

"The Teachers' Domain collections include classroom-ready multimedia resources for use in lessons or independent study." Find video, audio, interactives, images, documents, explanatory background articles, correlations to U.S. state and national curriculum standards, media-rich lesson plans, and resource management tools. Free registration required.

Teacher's Lab
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/

The Teachers' Lab provides "teachers and educators with a deeper understanding of commonly taught math and science concepts. Many of the Labs are based upon professional development workshops broadcast on the Annenberg/CPB Channel. Each lab will combine online activities with background information,interactive polls or worksheets participants can use in their classroom, plus links to related material."

The JASON Project
http://www.jason.org/public/home.aspx

"Like NASA's Mission Control in Houston, the JASON Mission Center is the hub for exploration. It contains all the student and teacher content; communications systems; digital experiences; and resources for students, teachers, and parents." Requires free registration.

The Thinking Fountain
http://www.thinkingfountain.org/nav/thinkingfountain.html

Perform cool science experiments! Learn how to make your own paper, build a spaghetti structure, grow mold on bread (yuck), create a *square* bubble--and lots more!

Treasures@Sea: Exploring the Ocean through LIterature
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/

Kids can explore the ocean through games and book, writing, art, and interactive activities. (Teacher resources are also provided.)

Try Engineering
http://www.tryengineering.com/home.php

IBM and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers created TryEngineering to provide information about the engineering profession to elementary and high school students.

Under the Sea - a unit on Marine Biology
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/underthesea.htm

"This site contains everything you need to teach a unit on marine biology. There is a teacher's guide, online games and quizzes, literature links, and links to other sites for more information about marine biology. Kids will especially enjoy the slider and jigsaw puzzles, quizzes and word searches."

USGS Learning Web: Teachers Main Page
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/index.htm

Lesson plans, activities, and educational materials on life science, geography, and earth science.

Vega Science
http://www.vega.org.uk/

Site dedicated to science. You will find here lectures, series and discussions on science-related, ethical, social and other issues. Topics range from malaria to nanotechnology, from flight in birds and aeroplanes to cloning and the talks are all given/lead by outstanding scientists.

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

At this site, you can learn a lot about volcanoes. Look at pictures, see questions and answers from scientists about volcanoes, find directions for projects, play games, and more. There are special sections for kids and for teachers.

Weather Dude
http://www.wxdude.com/

Weather can be fun when you ask the Weather Dude, Nick Walker. Nick is the Weathercaster for KSTW Channel 11's "11 News Midday" in Seattle, Washington. Find out today's weather or ask Nick a question about the weather. And try some of Nick's favorite links to other weather sites. Guides for parents or teachers are provided.

WeatherWeb: Weather Resources for Schools
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~kamr/

"This website provides curriculum resources for teachers and students teaching and learning about the Weather as part of middle and high school Earth and Atmospheric Science."

Weekly Reader for Teachers
http://www.weeklyreader.com/teachers/

"News and views to share with your students: View this week’s feature article and word of the day." There are activities and articles for all grade levels pre-K to high school.

Who's Out There?
http://www.kintera.org/site/pp.asp?c=foJTIYOwEoH&b=186091

"Who's out there? Are humans alone in the universe? Scientists involved in SETI?the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?are using modern technology to search for the answer to this age-old question. What if you were hired to lead such a search? Explore what you need to know to design a SETI research project, then test your skills at searching for alien signals!"

Windows on the Universe Teacher Resources
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/tea...

Teaching kids about space? This is the right place to start. Lesson activities, links, and a place to share ideas in addition to lots of information about the universe make this a great resource for teachers.

Wolves
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/ge...

Learn more about wolves and how their survival of these hinges on both natural and human forces by exploring how these forces touch wolves, elk, cattle, and coyotes. The site also includes a K-12 activity guide for both families and classrooms.

Woodsy's Wonderful World
http://www.fs.fed.us/outernet/r6/woodsy/

"Lend a Hand -- Care for the Land"! Woodsy Owl has "his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature." On his web site, you can print out coloring sheets and there is an activity guide for teachers.