Selected Mega Science Web Sites

National Space Science Data Center
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
This NASA site has lots of great information that incorporates biological content into the space sciences. NSSDC provides discipline-specific pages which summarize available resources at NSSDC for each discipline it supports. Diciplines currently supported include Space Physics, Solar Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Earth Science and Life Science.

M.A.S.H. Kits
http://www.siue.edu/OSME/mash/mash1.html
M.A.S.H. - Math and Science Hands-On Kit contains a good selection of downloadable lesson plans that deal with a variety of topics in math and science for grades K-9. The key elements of the MASH Kit Program are scope and sequence, science process skills, integration of language arts, cooperative learning, mathematics problem solving and alternatives in assessment.

NSTA's Scope, Sequence and Coordination Project
http://www.gsh.org/nsta/
This web site is a lesson plan goldmine!! NSTA has put together "MicroUnits" for their SSC curriculum for all science disciplines for grades 9-12. A great place to download a new science lesson.

National Geographic Online
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
This site provides many different types of resources. The main features of their magazine are on line. The site also offers activities geared to younger children as well as information about the National Geographic Society. The Resources section will be useful for both students and teachers. Students can research topics such as environmental issues, careers and famous biologists. Teachers can find lesson plans for environmental issues.

Education at the University of Illinois
http://www.mste.uicu.edu
The Office for Math, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) at the University of Illinois has compile comprehensive math and science resources for educators. Links to many good web sites for K-12 science and math classes.

SAMI - Science and Math Initiatives and
Teaching Help Services
http://www.learner.org/content/k12/sami/
SAMI - Science and Math Initiatives - is a good curriculum resource for both math and science teachers. Contains lesson plans and projects, and also information on grant money and "freebies" for educators.

Science Netlinks
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/