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Actionbioscience.org ActionBioscience.org is an education resource of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, aiming to promote literacy. The site provides peer-reviewed articles on issues related to seven bioscience challenges: environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. In addition, the web site provides educators with original lessons and other resources to enhance bioscience teaching. Select articles are translated into Spanish. The site was chosen as the 2003 best biology site by Scientific American and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse of the U.S. Dept. of Education honored it with the Digital Dozen Award for quality content in 2002. Adventures of the Agronauts Adventures of the Agronauts is an online science curriculum for elementary-aged students with an overarching theme: how can we grow plants on the Moon? Children become "Agronauts in Training" and complete six different standards-based lessons towards the final goal of growing plants on the Moon. Teacher resources are included. Glossary contains some movies that demonstrate concepts. Some career information too. Developed at North Carolina State University through the NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in Gravitational Biology. Agronomy: K-12 K-12 is an interactive program whereby young students visit Purdue University on field trips and experience plant and soil science then depart with a better appreciation for the role agriculture plays in their daily lives. ARS Science 4 Kids USDA site dedicated to science information for K-12 students Biological Sciences Curriculum Study Inquiry-based science curricula. Canadian Botanical Association The Teaching Section of the Canadian Botanical Association has produced a web page of teaching resources for those involved in plant education at all levels. The site is in both French and English. It has references to image sites, useful videos, course outlines, how to make plant collections, how to give oral and poster presentations as well as links to sites with experiments for elementary and high school students. Cool Science for Curious Kids The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology... on screen, off screen, and in between. Department of Energy Kidzzone Resources for k-12 science Education and school news Hong Kong A source of the latest Hong Kong news about educational issues Education Planet Great resources for teachers, students, and parents on everything to do with education. Exploring the Secret Life of Trees A learning guide about the science of trees. GLOBE - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. Greenomes Bring your students up-to-the-minute with labs, lectures, and bioinformatics exercises from the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Labs. Three faculty training workshops in 2005. Visit http://www.dnalc.org and http://www.greenomes.org International Plant Names Index The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) is a database of the names and associated basic bibliographical details of all seed plants Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education (JNRLSE) Today's educators look here for the latest teaching ideas in the life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture. Written by and for educators, the journal is peer reviewed. Educators in extension, universities, industry, administration, and grades K-16, share teaching techniques, concepts, and ideas. A special section of the journal emphasizes K-16 science education. Types of articles published include research, case studies, software, letters, editorials, newfeatures, profiles, and media reviews. KidsGardening Planning a classroom garden and need a little virtual help? Or, your garden is growing great but you need ways to stimulate learning in this environment? This site, developed by the National Gardening Association, supplies many creative ideas for teachers and parents to use while gardening with children. KinderGarden Gardens "teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well." This site includes school garden themes, things to consider before you create a garden, a step-by-step guide, curriculum ideas, and more. Part of the Aggie Horticulture site developed by the Texas Agricultural Extension Agency. Kinetic City A science site for kids with interactive tools. Leaf in Time A children’s book making sense of science by ASPB member David Walker. My First Garden A guide to the fun of gardening. NASS Kids Variety of lessons on agriculture. National Agricultural Library Kids Science Page Books and articles, links and educator resources. National Association of Biology Teachers The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. Natural Inquirer The Natural Inquirer is a science education resource journal to be used with learners from grade 5 and older. Oxygraphics Idiosyncratic books on photosynthesis and related topics such as global climate change. Many of those in PDF available for free download. Photosynthesis, Energy, and Life - from FT Exploring Informational page on photosynthesis and energy in nature. FT Exploring is a fun award winning site that explores energy and other basic science principles and shows how the same fundamental principles control how things work in nature, living organisms, and human technology. Plant Identification - Bridging the Watershed Plant identification methods for students available on BTWs site. Bridging the Watershed (BTW) is one of five 'National Park Labs' programs that promotes national parks as learning laboratories and provides a model that can be replicated in other parks and watersheds. The program is based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Plants In Motion Collection of time-lapse movies of of plant growth from germination to flowering, including tropic responses, nastic movement and circadian rhythms. Project Kaleidoscope Focusing on educational issues at the national level. Project SMART Project SMART (Science and Mathematics Achievement through Research Training) University of New Hampshire - Special Program for High School Students! RiceRomp Provides learning with games about rice Science and Plants for Schools Plant Biology Education--U.K. Style. Science Books and Films Online A review journal or science books and films of all education levels. Science NetLinks K-12 general science resources. Science Teacher Program - Columbia Unviersity Summer research program Science Update AAAS Science Update includes news, radio programming and videos. Science, Art and More ScienceArtAndMore.com is a web site dedicated to providing the finest educational toys and gifts in science, math and art for all ages. Microscopes, rock tumblers, science kits, robots, puzzles, games, anatomical models and charts are just some of the items featured. There is also a resource directory of some of the best science web links. The Great Plant Escape Detective LePlant guides students through the information they need about plants and the part they play in our lives. In six multi-disciplinary lessons, plants, dirt, flowers, and bulbs are the center of attention. A teachers guide integrates the lessons and online quizzes with other classroom ideas. The Green Machine Science Education Centre Plant Biology Education--Australian Style. USDA Nutrient Data Library For those who want to learn more about the nutrients in the foods they eat, the USDA Agricultural Research Service now offers a consumer-friendly online nutrient directory. Vadlo - Biology Search Engine Vadlo is an academic, open-access, free search engine created by two biology scientists for Life Sciences and biomedical researchers, educators, students, clinicians, reference librarians. Wildflowers Poster and Identification Cards Wildflower poster, 18 x 24 in. 20 commonly found wildflowers of the southeastern usa region. $6 each. Wildflower Identification Cards, 14 pocket-sized wildflower identification cards make it a great resource to carry on hikes as well as making great bookmarks for your wildflower guide books. $4.95 per set. Wisconsin Fast Plants Paul Williams' Science Education and Outreach program located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.