Educational Links

Listed below are some helpful education related websites. We will be adding to this page often. Please feel free to submit any suggestions for inclusion to us here.

All Subject Areas 

http://EdRef.com is a free directory listing more than 7,000 US colleges and
universities.
http://www.education-online-search.com/ Education Online Search: Learn about career education

www.educationindex.com/

http://www.esl-lab.com/

http://www.eslpartyland.com

http://www.rhlschool.com/    --  free wrorksheets - lessons

www.awesomelibrary.org/lesson.html 

Alaska Links

State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development http://www.eed.state.ak.us/

The Imaginarium in Anchorage: www.imaginarium.org/

The University of Alaska Museum: http://zorba.uaf.edu/museum/

The Alaska SeaLife Museum: http://www.alaskasealife.org/

Anchorage Zoo: http://www.alaskazoo.org/

Denali National Park: http://www.nps.gov/dena/

Juneau’s Mt. Roberts Tram: http://www.alaska.net/~junotram/

Georgeson Botanical Gardens http://www.uaf.edu/salrm/gbg/

Large Animal Research Station http://www.uaf.edu/lars/

Upward Bound and the 2004 summer student application http://www.ub.uaf.edu/

Professional Development

http://www.cerfinfo.com/

Technology

www.iste.org/

  Homeschool Support and Information Sites

http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/

http://home.teleport.com/~ohen/

http://www.openmindopenheart.org/EdWeb/

http://www.gsn.org/hotlist/

http://www.homeschoolfun.com/

International Educational Sites

Canadian Education Site: http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/k12education/

National Departments of Education and National Organizations

U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp

Special Education

http://www.set.gov.bc.ca/

Reading and Language Arts

http://users.erols.com/interlac/index.htm

http://www.readingcomprehensionconnection.com/faq.html#q3

http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/

http://www.artswire.org/kenroar/lessons/drama/day4

http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus

http://www.learnersdimension.com

Geography

www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/ideas.html

www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/ideas.html

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Social_Studies/Geography/Geography.html

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/social_studies/middle_geography.shtm

Newspapers Around the World: http://www.ipl.org/div/news/

Embassy Tours/Washington, D.C.: http://www.embassy.org/

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/

http://kids.discovery.com/

Mathematics and Science 

"Astronomycenter.org"
     features reviewed resources for teaching about asteroids,
     astrobiology, the big bang theory, black holes, cosmology,
     dark matter, galaxies, the Milky Way, telescopes & satellites,
     planet formation, planetary atmospheres, space exploration,
     stars, the sun, & more. (NSF)
     http://www.astronomycenter.org/

"Astrophysics Science Project: Integrating Research & Education
(ASPIRE)"
     offers lessons for exploring cosmic rays, force, gas
     particles, kinetic energy, lunar phases, machines, momentum,
     the night sky, refraction, the scientific method, scientific
     notation, seasons, seismic waves, stars, the angle of the sun,
     tides, & waves.  Find out about careers; read interviews with
     scientists. (NSF)
     http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/

"Digital Library for Earth System Education"
     presents thousands of reviewed resources on atmospheric
     science, biology, chemistry, climatology, cryology, ecology,
     environmental science, forestry, geography, geology,
     mineralogy & petrology, hydrology, mathematics, natural
     hazards, ocean sciences, physics, soil science, space science,
     & more. (NSF)
     http://www.dlese.org/dds/index.jsp

"Engineering Is Elementary"
     provides lessons & overviews on acoustical engineering,
     agricultural engineering (insects), civil engineering (balance
     & forces), environmental engineering (water), industrial
     engineering (simple machines), materials engineering (earth
     materials), mechanical engineering (air & weather). (NSF)
     http://www.mos.org/doc/1545

"NASA Robotics"
     invites students & teachers to start robotics teams, "botball"
     teams, & enter robotics competitions.  Take online courses in
     robotics.  Follow along with scientists who are developing
     technologies to drill for life on Mars.  Find lessons for
     teaching robotics & related topics. (NASA)
     http://robotics.nasa.gov/home/home.php

"Nutrition & Physical Activity"
     focuses on physical activity & good nutrition.  Examine the
     new food pyramid.  Learn about body mass, bone health, cancer,
     dietary guidelines, fruits & vegetables & weight management,
     healthy eating tips, heart disease, intensity levels of
     various activities, obesity, physical activity statistics &
     recommendations, stairwells, tips for parents, & weight
     management ideas. (CDC)
     http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/

"Oceans Alive"
     explores the mountains, abysses, & other physical features of
     the ocean floor, as well as the movement of the continents,
     the water cycle, the four oceans, waves & wind, currents,
     tides, marine life near the surface, & ocean predators & prey.
     Activities are provided for learning about the water cycle,
     water currents, web of life, & tides. (NSF)
     http://www.mos.org/oceans/

"The Physics Front"
     provides selected resources for teachers of high school
     physics.  Hundreds of lessons, labs, & activities can be found
     in four categories: conceptual physics, algebra-based physics,
     AP physics, & K-8 physical sciences.  They can be accessed
     also by topic:  measurement, motion, forces, momentum, energy,
     springs, heat & temperature, wave energy, electrostatics,
     electricity & circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics,
     particles & interactions, & astronomy. (NSF)
     http://www.thephysicsfront.org/

"Secrets of Aging"
     examines what scientists are learning about aging, what we can
     do to live longer & healthier, & how the growing proportion of
     older to younger people is changing our world.  Learn about
     "fluid & crystallized" intelligence.  Test your memory.
     Compare factors that might determine the longevity of
     different species.  Explore the demographics of aging. (NSF)
     http://www.secretsofaging.org/

  Acronyms
  ~~~~~~~~
CDC -- Centers For Disease Control & Prevention
NASA -- National Aeronautics & Space Administration
NSF -- National Science Foundation

 

Puzzles, etc.: http://m759.freeservers.com/puzzle.html

http://www.enc.org/

http://www.nctm.org/

http://www.cut-the-knot.com/

http://www.actden.com/

Mathematics Lessons That Are Fun! Fun!! Fun!!!  Fun site for algebra or pre-algebra help in math for students in 5th-11th grade.

Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies Interactive site with math flashcards and interactive lessons that use a problem solving approach.

AAA Math Fun math site.  Lots of drill and practice games for students to play.

Mike's Math Club Great math games to play.

Thematic Plans:

Testing

College Entrance Tests

http://www.ets.org/

http://www.ivyedge.com/

http://www.testpro.net/iowa.htm

http://lne.lps.org/counseling/collegetest.html

http://www.kaplan.com/

Mathematics Placement Tests (Including Algebra )

http://www.saxonmath.com/placement_tests.htm

http://www.stlcc.cc.mo.us/mc/services/assess/accuplacer_student_guide.htm

http://www.lansing.cc.mi.us/mathsci/placement.htm

Military

http://www.defenselink.mil/other_info/careers.html

http://www.todaysmilitary.com/

Military Entrance Exam: ASVAB

http://www.todaysmilitary.com/explore_asvab.shtml

Colleges and Universities

http://www.searchedu.com/

www.petersons.com/

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Index.htm?siteid=ggogle&lr=cbnh_gg

Behavior and Motivation and Childhood Health Issues

http://familyeducation.com/home/

http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/seriously_ill_p3.html

http://www.tclc.com/

Guided Television

http://www.aande.com/

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