The Internet holds great potential for augmenting traditional sources of science information for elementary, middle, and high school classes. But how can teachers mine that information lode effectively, appropriately, and easily with the second edition of this handy, helpful text? Here are resources for science teachers who want to find reliable science websites on the Internet, use the Internet to create hands-on science activities, and build a science curriculum based on Internet resources. Help is also included for present and future science teachers who have yet to achieve Internet literacy themselves.

• Lists of science-education Internet websites—Each site carefully reviewed by the authors for relevance, reliability, depth of content, and ease of use.

  • Guides readers to sites that can be trusted to provide solid science information—focused on sites that address science content, curricular topics, trends, and contemporary issues.

• Chapter 1, Surfing the Netscape Browser —Briefly describes the Internet and how to use it, and includes a list of Internet tutorial sites.

  • Assists readers to become Internet savvy—includes how to “surf the net,” as well as tips for effectively focusing Internet searches.

• Chapter-length annotated resource guide—Identifies, describes, and rates dozens of Internet sites of interest to science teachers.

  • Creates a broad-based collection of websites that science teachers can go to for activities, science content information, discussion topics, assignments, etc.

• Organization of websites—Grouped into categories that mirror topics outlined in the science content standards issued by the National Research Council—earth and space science, life science, physical science, general science, elementary science, secondary science, K-12 science, and science/technology/society.

  • Facilitates the process of choosing websites appropriate to the subject area or grade level to be addressed—helps the creation and implementation of website-based lesson and unit plans.

• Standard annotation of each listed site—Indicates rating (average to good), grade level, teacher content knowledge, research reports, science/technology/society, inquiry lessons, real time data.

  • Gives teachers a basis for choosing websites—aids them in determining age- and skill-appropriateness of each site, as well as tools and preparation needed for the site's activities.

• Final chapter of websites that address national standards for science instruction—Lists sites pertaining to such issues as science teaching, professional development, assessment, programming, and systems.

  • Points readers to reliable sources of information on competence and curriculum issues—helps students use the Internet for self-development as well as for classroom ideas.

1. Surfing the Netscape Browser.


2. The Internet for Interactive Learning.


3. Links to Science Activities.


4. Science Curricular Frameworks.

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