This project has at its heart a re-engagement with science that begins with teacher preparation and ends with broader public understanding. Its immediate goals are to (1) improve teacher understanding of the nature of the scientific enterprise, (2) provide resources and strategies that encourage and enable K-16 teachers to reinforce the nature of science throughout their science teaching, and (3) ... Full description.

Invention Dimension archives the history of inventions and their creators, and provides a manual for the prospective inventor. Inventions and inventors are cataloged by an alphabetical index. Every week a famous inventor and their invention(s) are featured on a special bibliography page. These pages are archived after they are featured and have a separate alphabetical index. The 'Handbook for Inventors' ... Full description.

This Student Activity Worksheet is part of a San Jose State University ALERT K-12 module which teaches middle school students about making reasonable estimates of numbers, volume, mass, and time. Students estimate numbers of books on shelves and jellybeans or dried beans in jars, compare masses of coins, and estimate time by taking their pulses. Full description.

This eight-session professional development course for in-service and pre-service biology teachers is based on the PBS documentary Evolution. It is designed to address the nature of science and how Darwin's development of the theory of natural selection illustrates the process of science, and to deepen teachers' understanding of the theory, evidence and processes of evolution. Also, the course provides ... Full description.

Messier Objects are covered with images, links, and descriptions on this Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) website. Detailed information is given on Messier and how he discovered these objects, which include nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies, all cataloged by number. For each Messier Object known, the user can access an image, proper name, location, additional links, ... Full description.

This section of the Nine/Eight Planets provides a general understanding about the solar system. Divisions, orbits, sizes, and classification of objects are all covered. Links to images of the solar system are included, as well as a chronological look at the discovery of the solar system and remaining unanswered questions. Full description.

This Nine Planets page offers additional information not included in any other pages of the site. It includes tables of solar system data, discovery chronology, a brief look at the origin of the solar system, planetary linguistics, explanations of astronomical names, a master picture list, and links for more information. 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.

"Pieces of Science" is an online gallery of sixteen educational resources related to a collection of historical science objects. These pages discuss the history of Ben Franklin and the lightning rod. There are references for additional information and links to lesson plans and student activities, both on and off-line. Full description.

In this article, The Why Files examines Charles Darwin, his theory of evolution, and his visit to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. The article explains what Darwin really found, and how other scientists helped him develop his theory of evolution. It discusses the many mistakes Darwin made in his observations and methods of investigation, as well as how Darwin's finches are not as important to the ... Full description.