portaportal

Middle School Science

Eyesight education

http:// www.getfocusedamerica.com
Nanooze
FREE online science and technology magazine designed for grades 5-8

http:// www.nanooze.org
windows on the universe
cloud lesson plans

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/teach_cloudart.html&edu=mid&back=/search/search_navigation.html
coral reef
coral reef activities

http://coralreef.noaa.gov/outreach/resourcecd08/lessonplans.html
http://www.energy4me.org/educators/index.htm
petroleum energy kit & lesson plans

http://www.energy4me.org/educators/index.htm
http://www.exploratorium.edu/educate/
good resources

http://www.exploratorium.edu/educate/
http://www.middleschoolscience.com
Fantastic resources

http://www.middleschoolscience.com
http://www.mysciencebox.org/
Inquiry & hands-on activities

http://www.mysciencebox.org/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tech/#
Influence of science & technology

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tech/#
http://www.thesciencequeen.net/
Fantastic Resources!

http://www.thesciencequeen.net/
http://acme.com/jef/singing_science/
Science songs

http://acme.com/jef/singing_science/
http://edheads.org/activities/weather/
free science animations

http://edheads.org/activities/weather/
http://www.bayerus.com/MSMS/MSMS_Education_Resources_Activities/ResourcesSTP/ScienceFun/PeriodicTable/PeriodicTable.aspx
periodic table

http://www.bayerus.com/MSMS/MSMS_Education_Resources_Activities/ResourcesSTP/ScienceFun/PeriodicTable/PeriodicTable.aspx
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Good space science resource

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/careerstart-grade7/4320
careers in science

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/careerstart-grade7/4320
www.middleschoolchemistry.com
ACS Chemistry Lessons

www.middleschoolchemistry.com

Physical Science

Activities and lessons on the physics concepts covered in physical science

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1859
http://www.energysolutionsfoundation.org/
nuclear energy information & lessons

http://www.energysolutionsfoundation.org/

Biology

HHMI(Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
Great Science DVD’s for biology and anatomy. FREE!

http://biointeractive.org
http://www.smithlifescience.com/PH001LessonPlans.htm
life science lesson plans

http://www.smithlifescience.com/PH001LessonPlans.htm
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/#infectious
hands-on activities

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/#infectious
http://faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/music.shtml
biology songs

http://faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/music.shtml
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/news/news.html
microbes in the news

http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/news/news.html

Chemistry

chemmybear

http://www.chemmybear.com
http://chemistry.merlot.org/
chemistry education resources

http://chemistry.merlot.org/
http://www.sing-smart.com/lyricslist.asp
chemistry songs

http://www.sing-smart.com/lyricslist.asp
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/scale.html
sense of scale

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/scale.html

Physics

Color Me Physics
Color Me Physics is a coloring book of some of the most famous characters in physics history. FREE!

http:// www.physicscentral.com/coloringbook
Minorities in Physics Poster

www.aps.org/programs/minorities/index.cfm
PhysicsCentral Poster
Visit PhysicsCentral to find out how physics fits into real life.

http:// www.physicscentral.com
Adopt-a-Physicist
Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to people with bachelors degrees or higher in physics via online discuss

http:// www.adoptaphysicist.org
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
Practical physics resources

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/physics.htm
collection of internet physcis activities

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/physics.htm
http://www.haverford.edu/physics/songs/links.html
physics songs

http://www.haverford.edu/physics/songs/links.html
http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/
physics animations

http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/

Earth Science

Activities in earth and space science

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1857
History of Energy

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1868
Lessons on fossil fuels

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1862
Introduction to the world of scientific research on climate change

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1865
http://www.lamotte.com/environmental_education_monitoring.html
environmental lesson plans

http://www.lamotte.com/environmental_education_monitoring.html
http://wwwFocusOnFishHealth.org
Fish Health

http://wwwFocusOnFishHealth.org
http://www.earthsciweek.org/
great resources

http://www.earthsciweek.org/
http://www.agiweb.org/geoeducation.html
earth science education materials

http://www.agiweb.org/geoeducation.html
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
air quality lesson plans

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/

Anatomy and Physiology

Brain research
Your on-line guide to brain disease and research

http:// www.ninds.nih.gov
For Purchase
Anatomical and biological animations/images

http://www.nucleusinc.com
http://www.sfn.org/briefings
neuroscience education

http://www.sfn.org/briefings
http://medlineplus.gov
health information

http://medlineplus.gov
http://www.coge.nih.gov
genetic educator community

http://www.coge.nih.gov

Forensic Science

American Academy of Forensic Science
Additional links to forensic publications and organizations

http://www.aafs.org
http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum
Forensics in the Classroom combines standard high-school lab experiments with easy-to-complete forensic techniques. FREE!

http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
Link to the FBI’s journal on forensic science

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
http://www.lynnpeavey.com
handbook on forensic technique and source for supplies

http://www.lynnpeavey.com
http://www.theforensicteacher.com/Home.html
Forensic Teacher -free subscription

http://www.theforensicteacher.com/Home.html

Fun Sites

Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking
Science behind food and cooking

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1866
http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/
database of science songs

http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/tool_index.php
good online tools & lessons

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/tool_index.php
Space Place

http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/

Scientific Process

Activities and lessons for learning the scientific process, science, and society

http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1860
http://www.sciencenews.org/
Current Science News

http://www.sciencenews.org/
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Science News for Kids

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

Student Opportunities

St. George’s University Med/Vet Summer Academy
10 day summer program located in Grenada for high school students interested in medical and veterinarian fields

sguinfo@sgu.edu
Young Epidemiology Scholars
The YES Competition awards scholarships to students who submit outstanding research reports that uses epidemiological methods

http://www.collegeboard.com/yes1
http://www.onr.navy.mil/Students.asp
Naval Research Opportunties

http://www.onr.navy.mil/Students.asp
http://amnh.org/yna
Young Naturalist Awards

http://amnh.org/yna
http://CarnegieScienceCenter.org
SciTechDays

http://CarnegieScienceCenter.org
http://CFWV.com
Helps students plan, apply, and pay for training beyond high school

http://CFWV.com
http://amnh.org/yna
Young Naturalist Awards-An inquiry-based research competition for students in grades 7-12.

http://amnh.org/yna
Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology

http://seas.upenn.edu/saast
WV Forest Industries Camp

http://www.wvfa.org/documents/56THFICApplication0001.pdf
http://thechallenge.dupont.com
science essay competition

http://thechallenge.dupont.com

Professional Organizations

The American Association of Physics Teachers

http://www.aapt.org
The National Earth Science Teachers Association

http://www.nestanet.org
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

http:// www.nagt.org
National Science Teachers Organization

http://www.nsta.org
http://www.aaas.org/go/educator
American Association for the Advancement of Science

http://www.aaas.org/go/educator

Environmental Science

http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
toxic substances, environment, & health

http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
http://icestories.exploratorium.edu/media
polar education

http://icestories.exploratorium.edu/media
http://www.agclassroom.org
agricultural resources

http://www.agclassroom.org
http://www.horizonfuelcell.com
horizon fuel cell kits

http://www.horizonfuelcell.com
http://hdgc.epp.cmu.edu/teachersguide/teachersguide.htm
climate change & global warming

http://hdgc.epp.cmu.edu/teachersguide/teachersguide.htm
WV Envirothon

http://www.wvca.us/envirothon/

Science Supplies

http://www.dryerase.com
markerboards

http://www.dryerase.com
http://www.exploratorium.edu/store
nice posters

http://www.exploratorium.edu/store
http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
experiments and science supplies

http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com

Technology Updates/Downloads

http://www.vernier.com/labquest/updates/1.2.html
LabQuest 1.2 Update

http://www.vernier.com/labquest/updates/1.2.html
http://www.vernier.com/tech/lpupdates.html
Logger Pro Updates

http://www.vernier.com/tech/lpupdates.html
http://www.vernier.com/downloads/
Vernier downloads

http://www.vernier.com/downloads/
http://www.vernier.com/labquest/emulator/
LabQuest Emulator

http://www.vernier.com/labquest/emulator/

AP Science

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/
biology, chemistry, & physics resources

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/

Professional Development

http://learningcenter.nsta.org
Resources to build teacher knowledge

http://learningcenter.nsta.org
forensic science program

http://www.forensicscience.ufl.edu
NASA summer Workshops

http://teachscience.psu.edu

Graphing and Data

Graphing activities

http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph2.htm

Grants

chemistry equipment

http://www.acs.org/hach

Free Stuff!

http://csee.lbl.gov
Student size Periodic Tables

http://csee.lbl.gov