Several televsion stations have developed science portals. The portals have information for both faculty and students. Here are some examples.
KNME developed a Science Central web portal that promotes all KNME Science Central events and outreach activities.
http://www.knme.org/sciencecentral/
WGBH Boston
http://www.wgbh.org/kids/parents/eds
 BBC Schools
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Public TV Canada
http://www.sd61.bc.ca/learnres/Edu/TV.html

2009 has been declared the International Year of Astronomy. Keep checking the page listed, as I am sure the resources section will continute to grow.
If you are looking for lesson plans to help celebrate the Year of Astronomy, NASA has a nice collection of materials broken down by grade level.
The Galileo Project also has some […]

Concept maps are often useful for faculty as well as students.  The National Science Digital Library has quite a collection of concept maps.  For example, the NSDL Science Literacy Maps cover topics like stars, chemical reactions, and social decisions.  For details, go to:
There is a recent article in Science Scope written for middle schoolers.
“Teacher’s Toolkit: […]

Occasionally one finds a few minutes that need to be filled with a fun activity or an activity designed to stimulate discussion. Here are a few places to look for that sort of material.
teachertube.com I especially like the Brain Teaser series.
The Ford/MIT Nobel Laureate Lecture Series  One example is “Defining the Boundaries: Homeland Security and Its […]

When I am faced with a need for information, my first instinct is to search the literature. If someone has written a good review of a topic, why re-invent the wheel? Access to various indexes varies from one institution to another. I am pleased to tell you about a service from the folks at the […]

comPADRE is the physics portion of the National Science Digital Library. It has a wealth of information for faculty at all levels and for students. Do yourself a favor and get acquainted with this valuable resource. The description below comes from Dr. Bruce Mason, Principle Investigator for the project.
Browsing the ComPADRE Collections:
Go to http://www.compadre.org. Collections […]

The constructivist learning theory says that children learn best when they construct a personal understanding based on experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.The constructivist learning theory says that children learn best when they construct a personal understanding based on experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. (wikipedia)
Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning
Water […]

I am an active member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and serve on the Committee on Professional Concerns. The first committee sponsored event that I attended was a cracker barrel session on the concerns of high school teachers. One of the needs was a place to find opportunities for professional development for […]

There are many good web sites that offer guidance to working with young children. For example, the American LIbrary Association maintains Great Web Sites for Kids. One can browse the site by category, or search by keword. One nice option is to search by age group. I hope you enjoy exploring the page.
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