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.