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www.lifethroughtime.com/
Life Through Time, Frans Lanting,(suggested by Brian Poelker,
Illinois Science Teachers Association), browse a stunning slide
show of 86 pictures with captions developed by Frans
Lanting. It begins 13.7 billion years ago with the birth of the
universe and chronicles life through the present. Click on
"Start the Journey" to begin the show.
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http://www.agwt.org/
A great resourse to understand groundwater is The American
Groundwater Trust. They are a nonprofit group to advance the
understanding of this precious resource. They are based in New
Hampshire, but do workshops at least throughout New
England….Their website might give more information. They have a
great video showing what a drop of water does from the
groundwater to your faucet.
- http://www.usgs.gov
Connect to the US Geological Survey Earth Science
Information Center for all types of educational materials: topographic and
geologic maps, books, aerial photography and imagery, historical products,
digital map data and much more!
- http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/ghayes
A quick connection to a "local expert". Ask
questions, find answers, great photos and materials you can download and
use. Also, some fabulous field trips for teachers!!
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http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/ghayes/Science_201.htm
Want to find super Earth Science information, materials and
geology photos from Garry Hayes' STAN Earth Science course? Click the
link!
- http://www.nsta.org/vdl
Thousands of geology photos, diagrams, movies and
slideshows! Also lesson plans.
- http://www.sonoma.edu/geology
/wright
Another great California site for downloadable geology
information (also some field trip info.) from Dr. Terry Wright at CSU
Sonoma.
- http://rathbun.si.edu/gvp/reports/usgs/index.cfm
This site is all the active volcanoes in the world, via the
USGS and the Smithsonian Institution.
- http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/docs/ask-a-ge.html/
"Ask-A-Geologist! Do you have questions about
volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes or
rivers? email your earth science questions to: Ask-A-Geologist!
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www.azcu.org
The website of the Arizona Mining Association has lots of
teacher information and materials regarding all types of minerals and
their uses!
Earth Science/Meteorology:
- www.education.noaa.gov
Find educational materials from the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration on weather, climate change, oceans and coasts,
and space and satellites.
- http://www.nasa.gov
The official NASA website! Connect in for all the latest
information on all types of earth science and space programs, free
instructional programs, maps, posters, information and much, much more!
Earth Science/Astronomy:
- http://www.nasa.gov
The official NASA website! Connect in for all the latest
information on all types of earth science and space programs, free
instructional programs, maps, posters, information and much, much more!
- www.chabotspace.org
A SUPER site for exhibits and activities on-line. Download experiments, materials you can duplicate, X-Plane models and more. Links to other science sites. Chabot Space & Science
Center.
Earth Science/Oceanography:
- www.scc.ca.gov
The Coastal Conservancy website offers information on the
California coast and the ocean. Also color photos, back issures of
"Coast & Ocean" magazine and supplemental materials.
Life Science:
General:
- SciLinks
The National Science Teachers Association has a great
connection to the best Science websites. Download materials, lessons,
photos, and more from sites across the world.
- http://thefutureschannel.com
A great way to keep up with the latest information
regarding the GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) program at
the Lawrence Hall of Science is to receive their online newsletter.
Click on the website address to the left and sign up!
- Get Grants!
This site keeps you updated with all the latest grants
available...from quick, easy to write mini-grants to ones for special or
major projects.
- http://www.pasco.com/news/earth/
Earth Science news, grant information, cool experiments
and much more.
- http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/scimathlit/index.html
The California Dept. of Education's new "Literature
for Science and Mathematics: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve" is
available on a searchable database. Find outstanding literature
related to science and math.
For
more information contact:
Pam Able,
Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, Pre K-6,
209-550-3300 x5430 or
Rolanda Desrosiers-Lewis, Director, Educational Services, Pre K-6,
209-550-3300 x542/8
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