Project SkyMath is a mathematics module for middle school students, developed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). The goal of the pilot project is to demonstrate that acquiring and using current environmental and real-time weather data in middle school classrooms, in ways that embrace the dynamic and the uncertain natures of these data, will promote the teaching and learning ... Full description.

Educating Young People About Water is a website for obtaining materials designed to help develop a community based, water education program that targets youth and links key community members. There are three guidebooks: A Guide to Program Planning and Evaluation, A Guide to Unique Program Strategies, and A Guide to Goals and Resources. The last guide is searchable on-line with more than 100 curricula ... Full description.

The majority of Ocean World is devoted to a series of ten reference sections: coral reefs, currents, El Nino, Fisheries, Ice Ages, icebergs, JASON-1 (a satellite), the role of the ocean in weather, satellites and ocean exploration, and waves. Each section culminates with an interactive quiz, links to sources of related real-time data, and a list of additional related links. Also available is a set ... Full description.

This lesson encourages students to read and comprehend news articles about science topics. It provides a means of familiarizing students with either the library, the internet, or various science magazines the teacher may provide. Full description.

This online book explores the unique educational needs of students with learning disabilities and provides strategies for meaningfully engaging all students in mathematics and science curricula. Drawing on key principles of inclusion, special education, multicultural education, and standards-based reform, the book guides K-12 teachers in creating optimal learning environments where diverse learners ... Full description.

Disability accommodation in science education is addressed through topics such as strategies, learning environments, and technologies that will be useful for science teachers of students with disabilities or disorders. The site specifically addresses behavioral, intellectual, communicative, and attention deficit disorders. The site also gives detailed information for teachers of students with hearing, ... Full description.

In this activity students observe what happens when various amounts of water are poured into a black box and propose models to explain their observations. When water is poured into the funnel, students observe that sometimes water emerges through the outlet tube and sometimes it does not. Also, the amount of water that does emerge is not constant. Students share their initial ideas with others and ... Full description.

The SectorWare Visual Realization program is a gateway to the science classroom where students and teachers alike are motivated, engaged and stimulated to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The program is designed to provide teachers with the skills and resources needed to maintain students' interest in STEM areas and bolster their achievement. The Program recognizes ... Full description.

This activity introduces basic procedures involved in inquiry and concepts describing the nature of science. In the first portion of the activity, the teacher uses a numbered cube to involve students in asking the question 'what is on the bottom?' and the students propose an explanation based on their observations. Then the teacher presents students with a second cube and asks them to use the available ... Full description.

This peer-reviewed electronic journal covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to approximately age 8. ECRP emphasizes articles reporting on practice-related research and development, and on issues related to practice, parent participation, and policy. ECRP also includes articles and essays that present opinions and reflections, and letters to the editor. ... Full description.