This study investigates misconceptions held by students about how rocks form. It involved analyzing narrative essays on rock formation written by pre-service elementary school teachers, most of whom had completed a college-level course in earth science. These misconceptions arise from deeply held but largely unexamined beliefs (conceptual prisms) that result from the interaction of the student's world ... Full description.

This museum site offers general information about science fairs, including links to information about the scientific method, Ask an Expert sites, where to get supplies, and ideas and sample projects. The Teacher Resources section provides links to judging sheets, evaluation criteria, and flow charts on organizing a science fair. Also included is a list of books, videos, software, and other resources. ... Full description.

Meridian is an electronic journal dedicated to research and practice of computer technology in middle school classrooms. It is published twice yearly by an interdisciplinary team of North Carolina State University graduate students representing a broad range of fields, from education to forestry. The site features findings, practitioner articles, commentary, and book excerpts by educational researchers, ... Full description.

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an exciting way to learn biology and is readily incorporated into large classes in a lecture hall environment. PBL engages students in solving authentic biological case problems, stimulating discussion among students and reinforcing learning. The example case studies suggested are mostly from human biology and medicine and are suitable for use in an introductory college ... Full description.

The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) site is designed for educators to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the globe, keep up with trends and developments in the field, and grow professionally. This site contains news and events, information on conferences and workshops, publications, and other education and professional development resources. There is a form ... Full description.

This site provides tools to help teachers efficiently integrate technology into the curriculum and class environment. The tools include software to create quizzes, rubrics and web pages. There are also educational links, searchable by academic subject, topic, and theme; professional development resources including technology tutorials; and teacher testimonies of on-line project-based learning. Full description.

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)/Digital Library of Earth Science Education (DLESE) On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods. The workshop series and website combine to provide professional development opportunities, resources, and opportunities for faculty to interact on-line and in person with colleagues ... Full description.

The Private Universe Teachers Lab enables teachers to practice techniques of identifying student misconceptions and moving toward conceptual change in basic astronomy. This teachers lab contains a survey to identify misconceptions and three in-class activities for grades 4 to 8 that help students gain an understanding of the phases of the Moon. There are teacher discussion forums on planning teaching ... Full description.

This site contains the proceedings from a convocation of the same title held on May 10-12, 1993. The speakers discussed issues associated with the role of technology in the national K-12 educational system and demonstrated new technologies, educational software, and online networks that can access a variety of information sources. The site includes a program and list of exhibitors that includes audio ... Full description.

This shareware site for teachers includes programs for making seating charts, rosters and drilling students as well as a game for practicing chemistry formulas. There is also a section containing help and suggestions for teachers. Links are provided to purchase gradebook software and a teacher's toolkit for creating and printing puzzles, worksheets, quizzes, and exams. Full description.