Right now -- whatever the time -- a science center is open somewhere in
the world. There are more than 350 of these hands-on museums in 40 countries.
Every year millions of people visit to explore, discover, and follow wherever
their curiosity leads. It may take a few minutes to get through all the
maps. |
Throughout California, technology-based classroom tools are changing the
way educators teach and students learn. As leaders in this change, California's
Model Technology Schools Collaborative (CMTSC) has joined to develop, demonstrate
and disseminate effective classroom practices that enhance curriculum through
a range of educational technologies, including: (a) Video and computer-based
lessons that increase oral and written language skills, as well as motivate
elementary school students in mathematics; (b) Instructional television
programs that challenge high school science students to think visually
about complex systems; (c) Electronic databases that improve student problem-solving
skills in all grades; and (d) School and district technology planning. |
The Fall 1996 version of Discovery Channel School server features over
50 hours of commercial-free television programming along with hundreds
of pages of activities and lesson ideas for teachers |
The links in this site are limited to resources that are ready for use
in the classroom. The listings on these pages contain lesson plans, or
materials that can easily be incorporated into lessons |
As the Internet continues to expand and more educational institutions connect
to the Internet there will be a continuing need to find educational resources
on the Internet. Several companies and government institutions are trying
to fill this role. |
Here teachers and students will find pages hints for using on-line documents,
photographs, motion pictures, and sound recordings available from the American
Memory historical collections on the Library's website. There are search
guides, as well as activities. Educators will find information useful in
the classroom |
Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day.
The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians
experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these
ideas are accessible to young children |
Interested in great schools? You've come to the right place. We're your
neighbors, the folks who teach your kids and staff your schools. We're
the over 2.2 million members of the National Education Association, and
we hope this page can help public education work for every child and every
family. Includes, a list of 50 FREE resources for your school or classroom. |
This museum is dedicated to interpreting the natural world through research,
education, and exhibits; promoting understanding of the evolution and diversity
of San Diego and Baja California; and inspiring in all people respect for
the environment. The Museum has a rich history dating back to 1874 and
is making great plans to be the Natural History Museum of the 21st Century. |
The Exploratorium is a collage of 650 interactive exhibits in the areas
of science, art, and human perception. The Exploratorium stands in the
vanguard of the movement of the "museum as educational center." It
provides access to, and information about, science, nature, art and technology. |
According to the page creator, "Here are my favorite destination sites
for kids. They are reviewed, rated and organized by topic. Try them with
your family and let me know what you think!" |
In living up to its name "America's Museum," the SI web is a
major feature of the Smithsonian's program to reach people throughout America
and the world. |
21st Century Teachers is a joint undertaking by several LEADING EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONS to encourage, recognize, and support educators who are developing
skills in new technologies and using them in innovative ways with students
and colleagues.
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