Useful Math and Science Links

http://www.thinkfinity.org 

Thinkfinity  is a nonprofit consortium of premier national and international education organizations and the Verizon Foundation dedicated to providing the highest quality Internet content and professional development to teachers and students throughout the United States. First launched in 1997 as a collection of standards-based, discipline-specific educational Web sites for K-12 teachers, Thinkfinity features:
 

	content Web sites with lesson plans, student interactive content, downloadable worksheets, links to panel-reviewed Web sites and additional resources created by the nation's leading education organizations
	scalable professional development program that has trained over 215,000 teachers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia by world-class trainers and materials
	network of state partners dedicated to rolling out Thinkfinity to all teachers and aligning the content to state education standards
	edge diagnostic measurement and technology that enables state-of-the-art tracking and reporting to ensure that teachers' Internet integration needs are being met across the country
	free, comprehensive digital learning platform is built upon the merger of two acclaimed programs Verizon MarcoPolo and the Thinkfinity Literacy Network.

http://www.education.magnet.fsu.edu

The educational programs of the Magnet Lab are designed to excite and educate students, teachers, and the general public about science, technology and the world around them. All of the educational programs at the NHMFL are developed through close collaboration between research scientists and educators. The Magnet Lab provides resources and connections necessary to enhance learning and understanding of science, research, and technology in both formal and informal educational settings.

http://www.challengertlh.com

The Center is the K-12 outreach facility of the Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering and uses aerospace as a theme to foster long-term interest in math, science and technology, create positive learning experiences, and motivate students to pursue careers in these fields.

www.nea.org/esea/

The National Education Association’s homepage provides ample material on ESEA, from the specific provisions of the law to ways the association is working to improve it.

www.nochildleftbehind.gov/

The U.S. Department of Education site includes an overview of the law’s requirements in text form, a glossary of terms, fact sheets, an online newsletter, and links to other helpful sites.

www.astrosociety.org/education.html

The astronomical Society of the Pacific site includes educational programs, activities, and resources. Features include “The Universe in the Classroom” Newsletter.

http://pumas.jpl.nasa.gov/

The On-line Journal of Math and Science Examples for Pre-College Education provides a collection of one-page examples of how math and Science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including everyday life. The examples are written primarily by scientist and engineers. The site is accepting additional samples.

www.ed.gov/free

You can find educational resources from more than 30 federal agencies. The site provides one-stop access to learning resources developed by the Library of Congress, NASA, the National Archives, the Smithsonian Institution, the Peace Corps, And other agencies.

www.pbskids.org/cyberspace

This cartoon mystery series takes kids on a wild ride through cyberspace where they are challenged to use the power of math. Teacher materials are available.

www.enc.org/thisweek/calendar/

This free feature of the Eisenhower Clearinghouse identifies and provides effective resources for K-12 math and science teaching and learning.

www.usmint.gov/kids/

The U.S. Mint offers a fun and educational website designed to help kids generate an interest in coins, the Mint, and U.S. History. Games, stories, and engaging activities.

www.nasaexplores.com    A website developed at Marshall Spaceflight Center which has extensive lesson plans at all grade levels that incorporate a reading selection in each lesson. A series of hands on, inquiry activities are then given which relate to the reading selection.  All lessons are related to some aspect of aviation or spaceflight, both manned and unmanned. 

www.nsta.org     The homepage for the National Science Teachers Association.  This has numerous links and lesson plans for all grade levels and relating to all science subject areas.  Also includes a section on what happened this day in science history. 

www.naturetalksbybrentnixon.com     This is the website for Brent Nixon, conservationist and naturalist from Seattle, Washington.  Brent will be the featured presenter at the Wiregrass Math and Science Consortium workshop in February.  Brent's special interest is ocean animals, especially those in the Pacific area.

www.wrightattitudes.com        This is the website for NASA Marshall Spaceflight Center engineer Paul Johnson.  Paul has been with the Consortium on several occasions and does presentations both to teachers and to students, but also has a business doing acts for air shows.  Especially note the videos on this website.

www.space.com     The top website for keeping current on manned spaceflight as well as what's new in astronomy.  You may subscribe to this to get daily updates and information on what is going on in the space program.  Started by CNN newsman Lou Dobbs.

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