Useful Links Amazing Space (grades 3-12) Web-based activities for all to enjoy. Learn about stars, comets, planets, galaxies and other space objects. Astronomical Society of the Pacific An international non-profit scientific and educational organization, founded in 1889, that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life Science Education Bio-Rad has been a leading multinational manufacturer and distributor of cutting-edge products for life science research, clinical diagnostics, and life science education. Known as the "ACE Hardware Store" for the biotech research industry. CABAP- California Building a Presence For Science CABAP is part of the 26-state Building a Presence network coordinated and supported by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). As part of this network, CABAP aims to have a teacher Point of Contact in every California public and private school. Cells Alive (grades 6-12) View living cells in images and movies. Learn more about the living world through text with each image. Chem4Kids (grades 3-8) Learn about atoms, elements, matter and reactions at this kid-friendly site. Cool Science for Curious Kids The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology... on screen, off screen, and in between. Daily Apples Veteran teacher, Chuck Rabinovitz of Sykesville, Md., has launched a Web site devoted exclusively to keeping teachers motivated. The site offers educational quotes, education humor, free resources for teachers, and interactive motivational tips and products. Disney Learning Partnership Welcome to the Disney Learning Partnership the philanthropic arm of The Disney Company supporting creative teaching strategies and engaging approaches to learning. Please explore our site to learn more about creative classrooms and innovative teaching models that promote student success. Eddy the Eco Dog (grades K-5) Try an adventure with Eddy the Eco Dog. Learn about the planets, earth's environment and more. EdGateway A FREE web-based tool which offers educators and their organizations the ability to find, organize, and share events, discussions, organizational information, and documents. EduHound.com - Everything for Education K-12! Site is an educational directory with built-in resource links offered free to educators, students and parents. "EduHound.com seeks to harness the vast information resources of the Web, while enabling educators to use the Internet as a classroom tool." Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) ENC identifies effective curriculum resources; creates high-quality professional development materials; and offers information to benefit teachers, students, and families interested in K-12 math and science teaching and learning. Explore Science (Grades 7-12) Interactive science lab activities. Requires shockwave plug-in for browser (download link available at site.) Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) More than 30 Federal agencies formed a working group in 1997 to make hundreds of Federally supported teaching and learning resources easier to find. The result of that work is the FREE web site. Figure This! Math Challenges for Families Real-world math questions designed to motivate middle school students to learn higher-level math operations involving angles, volumes, number patterns, etc. Fun Science Ring The Fun Science Ring is exactly that! It's for all the people who think science is or should be fresh and exciting. It's not a place for a load of stuffy equations, but it IS a place for everything that makes you go, "Wow! I wonder how that works....?" Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary This site helps students in elementary and middle school to visualize challenging math ideas. Illustrations and animations of concepts such as sums, ordinal numbers, and telling time are available for young students, while items such as alternate interior angles and congruency are depicted for older students. Harvard Family Research Project A resource page on how parents, teachers, and community members can support and communicate with children of all ages during difficult times. Helping Your Child Learn Science Helping Your Child Learn Science includes a range of activities for families with children from preschool age through grade 5. Using materials found inside the home and also making learning experiences out of everyday routines, these activities are designed for parents to have fun with their children while developing and reinforcing science skills. Illuminations The site includes Web-based multimedia activities, video vignettes of teaching and learning. Kindergarden (Grades K-3) Lots of good ideas for learning about plants and gardens are included. Start with the "Fun Page for Kids". Little Shop of Physics (Grades K-3) A collection of hands-on science experiments that are designed to be used by students at all grade levels, K-16. Math Archives University of Tennessee site offers a host of math-related links, teaching materials, and shareware for teachers and students at all levels of math. Mega Math Provide activities and explanations for some high-level mathematical concepts. Molecular Expressions One of the Web's largest collections of color photographs taken through an optical microscope (commonly referred to as "photo-micro-graphs"). MoneyopolisSM: A Public Service from Ernst & Young MoneyopolisSM is an educational Web site for children in grades six through eight. The site was created to ensure that American school children have an opportunity to learn basic financial planning concepts. A pro bono effort by Ernst & Young LLP, MoneyopolisSM will provide tools and programs to assist the education community in enhancing basic skills, including: Math Skills, Financial Planning Skills, Decision-Making (Logic) Skills, Reading Skills, Computer Use Skills NASA KIDS How Much Would You Weigh on Another Planet? National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics Uniquely interactive, Web-based manipulatives or concept tutorials aimed at K-8 math learners. Plus Plus is an internet magazine which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and the practical applications of mathematics. Powers of Ten Soar through space starting at 10 million light years away from the Milky Way down through to a single proton in Florida in decreasing powers of ten (orders of magnitude). Explore the use of exponential notation to understand and compare the size of things in our world and the universe. San Diego Science Alliance A non-profit consortium of businesses, institutions of research and higher education, and other organizations committed to fostering K-12 science literacy and education in San Diego County. Science Netlinks Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students. Science, Optics & You Sheppard's Science Resources / U.C.I. SSI This site has many useful science resources including WebQuests created by participants in the UCI Summer Science Institute 2001. Science Trivia Science Spot WEE Universe Family Games SparkNotes SparkNotes books and SparkNotes.com exist to help students learn and practice basic skills, write a paper, study for a test and achieve their academic goals. Study guides for Math and Science. Star Results 2002 California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Teacher Education Materials Project (TE-MAT) An online resource to support professional development providers as they work to enhance the capacity of pre-service and in-service teachers to provide high-quality K-12 mathematics/science education. West Ed WestEd acts as a catalyst and mentor for improving schools. Working with the entire education community, WestEd offers the knowledge and support needed to equip all students, especially those most underserved, with the skills and capabilities to lead satisfying, productive lives. Whyville.net The interactive Web site Whyville lures girls into the world of science What Do You Want 2 Be? A non-profit operation dedicated to introducing students to a variety of careers and jobs through student generated interviews with working people. The Yuckiest Site on the Internet From Discovery Kids comes the best place for science entertainment. Tests and Test Result Sites: Academic Performance Index Standardized Testing And Reporting California Dept. of Education - Dataquest www.ed-data.k21.ca.us School Wise Press Government Sites: U.S. Department of Education California Dept. of Education California Dept. of Education - Science Updates Orange County Department of Education Local Interests: MyOC.com communities - Science MyOC.com communities - Education