The sites listed here were selected
based on their merit as useful resources for in-service middle level science
teachers. Each selection was based on the identification of sites designed to
provide opportunities for teachers to refine their knowledge, understanding,
and abilities as they grow professionally.
Michigan Department of Education
http://www.michigan.gov/mde
The Michigan Department of Education office web page is designed to assist the
State Board of Education in providing educational leadership. The information
and resources listed are wide ranging. Of special interest to in-service middle
level science teachers is the science curricula section found at: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/1,1607,7-140-6525_6530_6568-19448--,00.html
Michigan Science Teachers Association
http://www.msta-mich.org
MSTA was established in 1953 and has continuously promoted the development and
advancement of science education in Michigan. It is recognized as one of the
largest, most vigorous and most respected state science associations in the
United States. The site facilitates the public dissemination of knowledge and
materials related to science and science education programs.
National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest organization
in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching
and learning for all. The site has a wealth of information for teachers looking
to build on their science content background.
National Middle School Association
http://www.nmsa.org
Since its inception in 1973, National Middle School Association (NMSA) has been
a voice for those committed to the education and developmental needs of young
adolescents. NMSA is the only national education association dedicated exclusively
to the growth of middle level education. NMSA provides Professional Development,
journals, books, research and other valuable information to assist educators
on an ongoing basis.
Teach for Tomorrow
http://tft.merit.edu/
Teach for Tomorrow (TfT) is an interactive professional development program
designed by educators focusing on Internet technology integration in the K-12
curriculum. TfT exposes teachers to quality educational online resources in
the context of effective online activities. TfT helps teachers understand how
to use Internet technology and content for instruction, presentation, lesson
planning, research, and collaboration.
Michigan Teacher Network
http://mtn.merit.edu/
Michigan Teacher Network provides easy access to K-12 education related Web
resources that have been carefully evaluated for quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
MTN describes thousands of excellent resources that can be used with students
in the classroom, with teachers for professional development, and by educators
for planning and problem solving.
Blue Web 'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
Blue Web'N is a searchable database of over 1,000 blue-ribbon Internet learning
sites. It is organized by subject, grade level, and type of learning opportunity
(lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, and tools).
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
http://mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/
A compendium of standards and benchmarks with a searchable database of standards
and lessons. A must-use site for teachers attempting to align their curriculum/lesson
plans with the national standards and benchmarks.
Teacher-Pathfinder
http://teacherpathfinder.org/School/Assess/online.html
A very useful database of online resources for designing a standards-based accountability
system.
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform
http://annenberginstitute.org
A website focusing on the examination of student work. Looking at student work
in a collegial setting to improve teacher practice.
Atlas Communities, Educational Development Center
http://www.atlascommunities.org
http://main.edc.org
This site includes protocols and suggestions for looking at student work to
improve teacher practice.
Guide to Community Resources in Math and Science Education
http://www.remc12.k12.mi.us/resource/index.html
The guide will provide teachers with valuable information about both in-school
and out-of-school activities that promote science literacy and enhance mathematics
and science instruction. A hard copy of this guide is available from the publishers
of this site upon request.
[Note: Neither the National Science Foundation, the E3 staff nor
The Mallinson Institute for Science Education maintains or takes responsibility
for the specific content on any of the sites that are linked from the project’s
web site. Every effort is being made to ensure that these resource links are
current, however, some sites may go off-line unexpectedly.]