NEWS / MAGAZINES / JOURNALS ... MUSEUMS ... RESOURCES/LINKS ... TEACHERS
NEWS / MAGAZINES / JOURNALS
ABC NEWS.com: Sci/Tech Index
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/scitech/index.html
All kinds of information on current happenings in science and technology
American Scientist
http://www.amsci.org/amsci/
Illustrated magazine of science and technology that features reviews of current research written by prominent scientists, book reviews, and some regular columns
Beyond discovery: The Path from Research to Human Benefit
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
A series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances
Bubble Chamber
http://bc.tensegrity.net/
Eclectic magazine of science and technology news
Discover Magazine
http://www.discover.com/
Search the current issue, recent issues, or the archive
Eurekalert
http://www.eurekalert.org
American Association for the Advancement of Science
HMS Beagle: the BioMedNet magazine
http://news.bmn.com/hmsbeagle/
Search the current issue along with back issues
National Science Digital Library (NSDL)
http://www.nsdl.org
Provides educational resources for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education
Nature
http://www.nature.com/nature/
International weekly journal of science with all kinds of information
New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/
A magazine with Latest News, Web Links by topic areas, Lighter Side of Science, References, and more
Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/
Medicine, space, consumer information and more
Science and Technology Review
http://www.llnl.gov/str/str.html
This journal communicates the accomplishments of the Livermore National Laboratory
Science Daily
http://sciencedaily.com/
This magazine offers news, discussions, links, images, and more
Science Friday with Ira Flatow
http://www.sciencefriday.com/
Online version of weekly call-in science talk show; listen to most recent show or use links
Science News
http://www.sciencenews.org/
Weekly newsmagazine of science; current issue and searchable archive
Scientific American
http://www.sciam.com/
News from the current issue and past issues of this magazine
Scientific American : Life’s Really Big Questions
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1103
Learners in the segment Getting to Know U,s read about a few of the possibilities for the future, including a “smart floor” and a “smart chair.”
The Scientist
http://www.the-scientist.com/
Articles, news, research and technology
Why Files
http://whyfiles.org/
News and current events are used to explore science, health, technology
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MUSEUMS - New! 7/07
The Academy of the Natural Sciences
http://www.ansp.org/
Check out the new exhibits and figure out times to visit the museums
The Academy of the Natural Sciences
http://www.ansp.org/education/special_programs/wins.php
Women of the academy of sciences, read about all they did through a virtual exhibition
American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org
Exhibits, programs, information on the museum, and more
Carnegie Science Center
http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/
Visit this center to have the IMAX experience, discover the science of illusion, learn about the greenhouse effect, and more !
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/
Various natural history exhibits from week to week
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Museum of science, art, and human perception that feature more than 500 interactive exhibits; follow the Digital Library link to the list of exhibits
Franklin Institute
http://www.fi.edu/
Information on the museum, learning resources, and more
Franklin Institute - Exhibits
http://www.fi.edu/learn.html
Explore the online exhibits as well as become informed upon the exhibits taking place at the institute
Math Forum at Drexel
http://mathforum.org/library/ed_topics/museum_ed/
An extensive listing of museums and science exhibits in the Philadelphia area
Museum of Science
http://www.mos.org/
Online exhibits with interactive features and text
Reading Public Museum
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/galleries/first/index.html
Explore galleries of natural science, visit the online galleries, and see photographs from early science museums and other exhibits
U.S Naval Academy
http://www.usna.edu/LibExhibits/
Virtual Exhibits, special collections and archives
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
http://www.whitakercenter.org/science/index.asp
More tan 240 fun and informative exhibits exploring physical science, natural science, life science, mathematics and technology
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RESOURCES/LINKS
Access Excellence Collection
http://www.accessexcellence.org
News, resources, activities, classroom help for health and bioscience teachers
Aerodynamics for Students
http://www.ae.su.oz.au/aero/contents.html
Where to learn more on aerodynamics and fluid mechanics
Alterna Time timelines
http://www2.canisius.edu/~emeryg/time.html#science
Science & Technology timelines are one part of this site
Cornell Theory Center: Math and Science Gateway
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway
Educational resources k-12 for teachers and students; divided by topics
DiscoveryChannel.com
http://school.discovery.com
All kinds of ideas to enhance science learning for teachers and students
Discovery Cams
http://dsc.discovery.com/
Discovery shows, news, videos and games
Educational Fluid Mechanics
http://www.eng.vt.edu/fluids/links/edulinks.htm
Virginia Institute of Technology website on educational fluid mechanics
Eric Weisstein’s Treasure Troves of Science
http://www.treasure-troves.com
Online encyclopedias of mathematics and science
Frank Potter
http://www.sciencegems.com/
Great links to science resources divided by areas of science; can also search site
Ibiblio
http://www.ibiblio.org
Natural Science and Mathematics is one section of links on this site
Internet Public Library's Science & Technology page
http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/sci00.00.00/
The natural and physical sciences and their practical applications.
MadSci Network
http://www.madsci.org/
Place to browse, search, or ask questions of scientists
NOAA Photo Library
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov
Photographs that explore nature and its wonders
Resources for Learning
http://amnh.org/education/resources
Explains and explores scientific topics and methods related to astronomy, earth science, biology, paleontology and anthropology
Science Buddies - New! - 7/07
www.sciencebuddies.org
is a non-profit organization
developing free online science resources for students in grades K-12. For
the past four years, they have been focusing on developing resources for
students conducting science fair projects. Working closely with students
and teachers, they have developed some very useful online tools that empower
students to learn and have fun as they complete their science fair projects.
Science Buddies is a part of the SciLinks program from National Science
Teachers Association, which links textbooks to relevant online resources.
SciNet Science Search
http://www.scinet.cc/
Searchable, categorized web directory for science, nature, engineering, medicine
USGS (US Geologic Survey)
http://www.usgs.gov/education/
Lesson plans, homework help, and resources for teachers and students
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TEACHERS
Digital Dozen
http://www.enc.org/weblinks/dd
Monthly lessons and other resources for teachers
IMSEnet
http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/
Instructional materials in science education divided by areas of the subject
National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov/
All kinds of information for teachers
National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org/
News, information by grade levels, and more
Science Teachers’ Resource Center
http://chem.lapeer.org/
Place for teachers to share ideas on all content areas
TERC
http://www.terc.edu/
Organization founded to improve science, mathematics, and technology teaching and learning through projects, innovative curriculum, professional development, and application of new technologies
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