Recommended Resources
Resources Involving Scientists in
Education
Established in 1989 by the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council,
RISE conducts workshops and publishes materials to help scientists and engineers
play effective roles in improving science education, from kindergarten through
high school.
The
Space Science Institute's Resources for Scientists Doing E/PO
SSI in Boulder, CO provides a variety of support materials and programs for
scientists interested in improving science education.
Student
and Scientist Partnerships
Reports of the October, 1996 conference on Student and Scientist Partnerships
Science Lessons on the Web
- Teacher Resources from Windows to the Universe (K-12)
- Educational Resources from the National Earth Science Teachers Association
- The GLOBE Program's Learning Activities (K-12)
- Kids' Crossing in the Classroom (4-8)
- Web Weather for Kids (4-8)
- Project LEARN (6-9)
- The Climate Discovery Teacher's Guide (5-8)
- NCAR Educators' Bridge
- Digital Library for Earth System Education
- UCAR Education and Outreach
Resources:
- Scientists in Schools Home
- About Scientists in Schools
- Getting to Know a School
- Definitions of Common Educational Terms
- Checklist for a School Visit
- Working with K-12 Students
- Science Topics for Students of Different Ages
- Making a Lesson Plan
- Recommended Resources
Last modified September 30, 2005 by Lisa Gardiner.
