Teacher Resources

GENERAL SCIENCE

• Lesson Plan Ideas
• Metric Printable Rulers
• Graph Paper / Grid Paper PDFs

PHYSICS

• Roller Coaster
• Light and Sound
  • The Science Spot
  • Ask the Van
  • ScienceJoyWagon
  • Edinburgh Grid for Learning
  • AppliancePartsPros
• Sound Decibels - Virtual Exhibit
• Acoustics and Vibration Animations
• Interactive Sound Lab
• Newton's Laws of Motion for Autos (submitted by Students at Elmwood Area Community Services Center)

ANATOMY

Human Body Trivia

• Corsinet
• Amazing facts about the human body

WEATHER

• Weather for Kids
• Guide to Weather and Climate Resources

DNA

• DNA to Protein Synthesis (interactive)
• Handouts
  • DNA Origami
  • DNA Day Booklet (2008)
  • Basics of DNA, Genes, Chromosomes
  • Genetics of the Senses - Tasting and Hearing
  • Reebops
  • Taste, the Nose Knows

MICROSCOPY

• Virtual Microscopy

MISC.

• WonderWise - women in science
• Songs for Teaching
• Suggestions for Teaching with Excellence

PERIODIC TABLE

• Webelements

CAREERS

• JumpStart
• U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

DIABETES EDUCATION

• Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
• Information on how to download and order education and prevention resources
• Move It! And Reduce Risk of Diabetes School Kit

This kit contains three posters of American Indian/Alaskan Native youth engaging in fun, healthful physical activity, fact sheets, resource lists and stories from schools that have used the materials to start Move It programs. The kit features customizable resources, along with an extensive CD-ROM with supporting materials and references. Single copy free. Each additional copy $5, limit five kits. Call 1-800-860-8747 to place an order.