Journey North: This internet-based program allows K-12 teachers and students to explore the interrelated aspects of seasonal change. This spring, students across the country will monitor migration patterns of monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, and other animals; the blooming of plants; and changing sunlight, temperatures, and other signs of the season. They share data collected locally online, and connect with field scientists in the process. Projects feature links to numerous resources, including lesson plans, photos and video clips, weekly migration updates, and interactive maps.
KnowH20: This interactive, educational website from Play Pumps International allows students and educators to learn about the world water crisis. The site includes teacher-tested tools and interactive resources such as online videos, water-resource maps, web banners, and games.
Engineering Faster Bikes: Lighter, stronger, faster- that's the kind of bicycle that an engineer would aspire to create. In this five-minute film, viewers learn how science, mathematics, engineering and innovative testing are employed to produce some of the fastest bikes on the road. You and your students can even gain a rare glimpse inside a real test laboratory.
SkyServer: Current instrumentation allows astronomers to gather huge amounts of data, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) serves as a good example of this. SDSS is an optical survey of the northern sky, gathering data to create a high-quality, 3-D map of the universe. Now the SkyServer website makes the entire survey available to both researchers and the public. With SkyServer, you can study the same stars and galaxies that professional astronomers are studying, using the same database and online visual analysis tools. Lesson plans and student activities for middle school and up are available to download, as well as information about contests, games, and links to other astronomy sites.
Songs for Teaching: In the past three years, nearly 200 artists have contributed to this website offering music related to science, other academic subjects, and classroom management. Creative teachers can use these songs to teach content across the curriculum and to students of all ages. The website contains lyrics and sound clips, along with practical suggestions based on the latest in brain-based research.
Hubble Telescope podcasts: Discover the marvels of the universe with a Hubble scientist, find constellations visible from your own backyard, and learn about a treasure trove of other cosmic revelations. The Hubble's Universe video podcasts bring these and other Hubble-related events and materials directly to your screen.
