This website is a digital library of applets with: * More than 100 applets that have mostly been tested in the classrooms. * Accompanying texts about these applets (mostly in Dutch) about background, how to use, goals,  ... more

This website is a digital library of applets with: * More than 100 applets that have mostly been tested in the classrooms. * Accompanying texts about these applets (mostly in Dutch) about background, how to use, goals, experiences, etc. * For many applets accompanying instructional materials (worksheet and problems and such). * Observation reports (mostly in Dutch). * Various memos, reports and (internal) publications about the use of applets and lessons learned. * Publications in journals and books, contributions to conferences, and workshops. The first goal of the WisWeb project was to publish existing applets (computer programs at the internet), to develop them and to try them out. For this purpose teachers tested applets, gave their comments, developed additional instructional materials and they tried applets out in the classroom. Also some new applets were developed, partly based on experiences from the classroom. The teachers also contributed to the development of this website. The second goal of the WisWeb project was to constitute a network of webmasters of mathematics (education) websites in The Netherlands. This network has organised itself in a platform and is having several meetings each school year. Experiences are exchanged, appointments about who does what are made, and new services have been developed. Versions are availalbe in English, French, German and Swedish   less

DLESE is a digital library of earth science resources in education, as well as a community for educators with news, employment information, information for developers and technical expertise. "The Digital Library for Earth System  ... more

DLESE is a digital library of earth science resources in education, as well as a community for educators with news, employment information, information for developers and technical expertise. "The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a distributed community effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels. DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing: * Access to high-quality collections of educational resources * Access to Earth data sets and imagery, including the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use in educational settings * Support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources * Communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education DLESE resources include electronic materials for both teachers and learners, such as lesson plans, maps, images, data sets, visualizations, assessment activities, curriculum, online courses, and much more. Funding for DLESE comes in part from the National Science Foundation."   less

The Computational Science Education Reference Desk (CSERD) features models and lesson plans to help educators add inquiry based exercises to their classrooms. The Computational Science Education Reference Desk, a CSERD aims to  ... more

The Computational Science Education Reference Desk (CSERD) features models and lesson plans to help educators add inquiry based exercises to their classrooms. The Computational Science Education Reference Desk, a CSERD aims to help students learn about computational science and to help teachers incorporate it into the classroom. "CSERD attempts to: (1). Collect a catalog of quality resources from across the internet. (2) Provide a forum for the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of catalog items both by users and by expert reviewers. (3) Create original computational science resources for use in education." The NSDL Pathway in computational science education.   less

Formerly titled the Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) , the Gateway is a consortium effort to provide teachers with quality materials and tools found on federal, state and non-profit and commercial internet sites. "Your stat  ... more

Formerly titled the Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) , the Gateway is a consortium effort to provide teachers with quality materials and tools found on federal, state and non-profit and commercial internet sites. "Your state affiliate and NEA have partnered with The Gateway to 21st Century Skills in an effort to provide you with free, comprehensive resources that will make your lesson planning easier. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect to receive from your visit to the Gateway: * Access to thousands of quality learning resources through the latest in faceted search technology * Reinforce core content with learning resources from NASA, PBS, National Science Foundation and over 700 other contributing education content providers * Access to 21st Century teaching tools, assessments and professional development * Access to the Achievement Standards Network, a digitized version of every state's core academic standards "   less

Learners read several pages of background material and then complete activities such as making a shadowplot in order to construct a small sundial for a necklace or keychain. The complete construction of a sundial involves the use  ... more

Learners read several pages of background material and then complete activities such as making a shadowplot in order to construct a small sundial for a necklace or keychain. The complete construction of a sundial involves the use of a protractor and the understanding of some trigonometric functions like sine and tangent. The lesson can be modified for three different levels, allowing a greater number of students to participate. A materials list is provided in the lesson plan. Lessons also available in PDF format.   less

Balancing the Equation identifies the gains made in science, engineering and technology, the key challenges that remain, the lessons learned, and new issues that must be addressed. A Resource Guide in the report provides the reade  ... more

Balancing the Equation identifies the gains made in science, engineering and technology, the key challenges that remain, the lessons learned, and new issues that must be addressed. A Resource Guide in the report provides the reader with material to pursue further research about successful programs, many of which were established by NCRW member centers. Also included are Recommendations, which emphasize that an increase in women and girls' participation in all levels of science, engineering and technology requires strong leadership, changes in cultural values and practices, and systemic reform. Gender Equity   less

This program is a lesson on estimation.Other Authors: Mark Sobek  ... more

This program is a lesson on estimation.Other Authors: Mark Sobek   less

Lesson plans in language arts, math, science, social science, and miscellaneous. These are downloadable in plaintext files. Also indexes many lesson plans on other websites.  ... more

Lesson plans in language arts, math, science, social science, and miscellaneous. These are downloadable in plaintext files. Also indexes many lesson plans on other websites.   less

This site is hosted by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), and contains materials appropriate for an introduction to civil engineering. It covers the basic science of making concrete and its applications, history and manufactur  ... more

This site is hosted by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), and contains materials appropriate for an introduction to civil engineering. It covers the basic science of making concrete and its applications, history and manufacture, aggregates, chemical mixtures, supplementary cement materials, air entrained concrete, placing and finishing, curing concrete and sustainable mainufacturing. The site has links to lesson plans, classroom activities, a quiz and FAQs on concrete. There is also a virtual tour of a cement plant. Keywords: civil engineering; concrete; cement; curing; placing; finishing; aggregates; masonry; high strength concrete; prestressed concrete; pavements; precast concrete   less

Apple Computer's repository of content for learning. The site showcases what they have identified as the best material for educators with extensive use of video and good teaching practice. Each learning resourse has the following  ... more

Apple Computer's repository of content for learning. The site showcases what they have identified as the best material for educators with extensive use of video and good teaching practice. Each learning resourse has the following components: * In-depth lesson plans * Standards * Assessment Practices * Student Work * Reflections * Parental Engagement * Administrative Support * Technology & Resources * Step Guides * Professional Development * Research * Resources for download   less