List of Internet Resources for Teachers

http://www.nsf.gov
 This site has information on what the National Science Foundation is, and how it can help educators and students. It has information on opportunities for grants, as well as hints on writing grants. You can search publications here, and find “Science Nuggets”- exciting breakthroughs in science. There is a page for students, with links and animations, plus a chance for them to search the Internet.

http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/teacherzone
 This site is a great source of information on computers and technology in the classroom. Included are: tips for surfing the web safely, how to plan a trip to the computer lab, teaching students to utilize the internet, links to sites for building free web pages.

http://www.edgate.com/ed_index.html
 This page includes lesson plans, availability of on-line courses, related articles, and current events. There are many exciting activities listed, as well as a Music Center.

http://www.teachnet.com
 This site includes lesson plans, ideas on classroom management, and downloadable student certificates. There is also a post card exchange program, and some useful tips on decorating a classroom.

http://www.new-teacher.com
 This site has many articles with tips on how to begin the year, different learning theories, and classroom organization. There is also a section on how to be professional, and how to arrange a classroom to benefit everyone.

http://thechalkboard.com
 This site has included many lesson plans and great links to other educational pages. The main goal of this site is to give opportunities to teachers from corporations. There are chances for free materials, speakers, tours, grants and workshops.

http://teachersdesk.com
 This site has many great lesson plans, links, news articles (pertaining to education), and grant information. There is also a supply of useful shareware/downloads on this page.

http://www.field-guides.com
 This is a website offering Virtual Field Trips. As a class, you could visit deserts, dinosaurs, oceans, tornadoes, and volcanoes. There is even a section on how a class can make their own Virtual Trip.

http://www.nea.org
 Included on this page are: classroom tips, lesson plans, grant information, links for free stuff, and articles on current educational events. Here you can also find information of National Board Certification.

http://www.nes.org
 This web page has lots of resources for classroom materials. There is information on e-conferencing, staff development, and on children. There is a message board with helpful hints, and links to other valuable educational sites.

http://www.usatoday.com/educate/home.htm
 This site has many tried and true lesson plans, and up to date current events. There is also valuable information on how to utilize newspapers, such as USA Today, in the classroom. There even is a special price for educators.