Guided Tour to
Science Organizations on the Web

In addition to the many organizations devoted to science education, there are many others devoted to various aspects of science that, at first glance, are not directly related to science education. As part of their purpose, however, many devote resources to science education (e.g., the U.S. Census Bureau and The Discovery Channel). Sometimes, science organizations (like NASA) have special sites devoted to science education (like NASA Educator Resource Center) A short listing is provided after the Table of Contents below.


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Table of Contents

o Introduction to the Guided Tour
o Starting Points
o Science Education Organizations
o Science Organizations
o Science Education Publications
o Science Education Research
o Science Education Discussion Lists
o Science Education Vendors
o Miscellaneous Sites


Science Organizations on the Web (useful for science teachers)

WARNING: These have not been updated since 1998.

o U.S. Census Bureau
o The Smithsonian Institution
o The Discovery Channel
o Science Learning Network (link to science museums like the Franklin Institute)
o NASA, with links to NASA Educator Resource Center, Goddard Space Flight Center Educational Programs, Spacelink Teacher Resource Center, etc.
o Lesson plans from the Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Last updated: 27 September 1998.

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