Earth Science
Links for Teachers
Geology
Great collection of Earth Science Links from Central
Michigan
University
http://personal.cmich.edu/~franc1m/homepage.htm
Earth Science Instructional Materials
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/terminal/imse/lowres/1/earth.htm
Instructional Materials for Science Education
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/terminal/imse/lowres/index.htm
Oceanography Sources
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/terminal/imse/lowres/1/oceanography.htm
Space Resources
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/terminal/imse/lowres/1/space.htm
GeoMan's Earth Science Websites
http://jersey.uoregon.edu/~mstrick/geology/geology_websites.html
US Geological Survey Search Site
http://search.usgs.gov/
Exploratorium Ten Cool Sites
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/sciencesites.html
Science magazine - On-Line
http://www.sciencemag.org/
TERC Earth & Space Science Site
http://www.terc.edu/TEMPLATE/topic/index.cfm?topicID=2
Evolvingearth.org Site
http://www.evolvingearth.org/earthscienceresources/earthsciencesites.htm
The Walter Geology Library On-Line
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/geo/htlst.html
NOAA Central Library On-Line
http://www.lib.noaa.gov/docs/windandsea.html
Earth Science Web Sites for Teachers
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/
General Earth Science
Cascades Volcano Observatory
- comprehensive volcano information.
EarthEd
- links to earth science education resources.
Earth Observation Photography
- view photos of the earth taken from the Space Shuttle;
view a particular feature or area of the earth.
Earth
Sciences Resources: WWW Virtual Library - links on all aspects of
earth science.
Electronic Volcano
- maps, photographs and descriptions of active volcanoes worldwide.
Geology Gems
- earth science links.
GeoScience:
K-12 Resources - an amazing list of earth science resources.
Integrated Earth Information Server
- access to real-time environmental observations:
weather maps, oceanographic, seismic and other environmental information;
made by observing systems around the globe and delivered to the IEIS by the
Unidata Internet Data Distribution (IDD) network.
Michigan Technological
University Volcanoes Page - a great source of scientific and
educational information about volcanoes.
The Mineral Gallery -
comprehensive descriptions and images of minerals.
Minerals and
Metals - this page, produced by Natural Resources
Canada
, provides pictures and
information about the minerals and metals of
Canada
, and the communities associated with their production.
OOGEEP
Educational Resources
- http://www.oogeep.org/EdLinks.htm
Perry-Castaneda
Library Map Collection - extensive collection of maps covering every
area of the world.
Rocks,
Minerals and Gems on the Net - an index to everything mineralogical.
The
Virtual Earth - mentions many good sources of earth science reference
material.
Volcano World - links
to pictures, recent eruptions, a Hawaiian tour, and how to be a volcanologist.
Astronomy & Space
Ask An Astronaut - each month,
courtesy of the National Space Society,
you have an opportunity to meet and question another astronaut, and to learn
about their space missions.
Astronomy and
Astrophysics: WWW Virtual Library - start here for an overview of astronomy
topics and resources.
The Astronomy Cafe -
your one stop for information and links dealing with astronomy.
Astronomy Online - an
introductory astronomy course given online.
Astronomy Topics: Yahoo -
a list of the astronomy links available through Yahoo.
Aurora
Borealis - everything you might like to know about the Northern Lights.
Bad Astronomy - this site points out
scientific errors in the reporting of astronomy in various media.
Black Holes and
Neutron Stars - excellent information on black holes and neutron stars,
a question and answer section, and related links.
The Center for Mars Exploration -
historical references to Mars, previous Mars mission information,
images and current news about Mars.
Comet Observations Home Page - very
extensive images and information about comets.
Constellations - information
and resources describing the 88 constellations, plus other astronomy
information.
The
Constellations and their Stars - detailed information, images and sky charts
of the constellations
and their stars; also links to supplementary topics in astronomy.
Houston Chronicle
Interactive Space Central - coverage of NASA shuttle missions, space news,
and
don't miss the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Hubble Space
Telescope - a collection of some of the best photos taken by the HST.
Imagine the Universe - a service of
the High -
Energy
Astrophysics
Learning
Center
; this site
discusses the Universe ... what and how we know about it, how it is evolving,
and the
kinds of objects and phenomena it contains.
Infrared Astronomy - All
about infrared astronomy from NASA's infrared astronomy center:
discovery of infrared, what is infrared and infrared astronomy, the infrared
universe, gallery,
activities, discoveries and a lot of links to IR astronomy sites.
Inquirer's Guide to the
Universe - explore the solar system and universe, and write your own space
science fiction.
International Space Station - information
about all aspects of this international space project.
Jan Curtis' Home Page
- extensive resources in these areas: sky configurations, aurora links and
photos,
and astronomy and weather links.
Johnson Space Center - space, space
travel and NASA information.
Kennedy Space Center - lots of Space
Shuttle information here, plus links to other topics dealing with space.
Lake Afton Public Observatory - lots
of resources and images related to astronomy.
Mars Missions - information and
pictures detailing the Pathfinder and Surveyor series of missions.
The Messier Catalog
- a complete guide to the 110 objects recognized as the standard Messier
catalog,
including images, descriptions and data.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - space
flight information.
NASA Observatorium -
resources dealing with aeronautics, spaceflight, space science,
the earth, an image gallery and information on NASA projects.
NASA Web Search - from this site you
can search for NASA resources which are available online.
The Nine
Planets - describes the planets and major moons in our solar system with
images and text.
North American Skies - a
monthly guide to astronomical phenomena occuring over
North America
.
Satellite Passes over North
American Cities - use this web page to find out when certain spacecraft
will be in range of selected cities for visual observations.
Spacelink - space,
astronaut, NASA, shuttle info.
Space Shuttle
Clickable Map - click on a component of the Space Shuttle and receive
detailed information
about its construction and function.
Stanford Solar Center - this
site has educational information, resources and activities concerning the sun.
Today at NASA - read the most current
press releases about NASA projects, plus related links.
Views of the Solar System - information
and images about the sun, planets, moons,
asteroids, comets, meteoroids, people, and the history of space exploration.
Welcome
to the Planets - planet information and a collection of images from NASA's
planetary exploration program.
We're Going
to the Moon - information and images from
U.S.
government sources
on NASA's manned moon project, plus links to NASA sites containing general
information
on all aspects of the space program.
Weather
Alaska Climate Research Center -
this site provides everything you would like to know
about the meteorology and climatology of
Alaska
!
Allentown Weather Centre - this
has to be the ultimate weather site, with over 1000 links to weather resources.
Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page -
weather related resources, classroom weather units and other weather resources.
Environment Canada Weather
- get the latest weather for any region in
Canada
.
Global
Climate Change - extensive links dealing with all aspects of global climate
change.
Hurricane Resource Centre - get the
latest hurricane and tropical storm information.
Internet Weather Resources
- a good survey of available weather resources on the internet.
Meteorology
- links to weather-related sites.
Meteorology: WWW
Virtual Library - maps, forecasts, satellite images, climate information and
related links.
Weather Channel -
comprehensive weather coverage just like the corresponding TV channel.
Weather Dude - a really "cool"
weather site by Nick Walker. Get today's weather,
stuff for kids, parents and teachers, weather terminology, questions and links
to other related resources.
Weather Information Superhighway
- from the National Weather Service; a comprehensive collection
of the main meteorological data, information and image sites around the world.
Weather Network - check here for
weather forecasts and information.
Weather Online - forecasts, weather
data, questions and answers, and comprehensive weather links.
Weather Sites -
over 150 links to weather sites ... find your weather information here!
Weather
Topics: Yahoo - a list of weather links available through Yahoo.
World Meteorological Organization -
this UN agency site has extensive links dealing
with weather, climate and related areas.
World Weather - weather links
covering local to international weather conditions.
OCEAN – COOL www.oceanlegacy.org
Science Teachers Organizations
AAS - American Astronomical Society
AGI - Education
department of the American Geological Institute
GSA - Geological Society of America and
its Geoscience Education Division
NAGT - National Association of Geoscience Teachers and its Eastern section
NSS - National Space Society
NSTA -
National Science Teachers Association
NMLSTA - National Middle Level Science
Teachers' Association
SSMA - School Science and Mathematics
Association
AAAS - American Association for the
Advancement of Science
NARST - National Association for Research in
Science Teaching
NISE - National Institute for
Science Education
NEA - National Education Association
AFT - American Federation of Teachers
NSELA - National Science Education Leadership
Association
NESTA - National Earth
Science Teachers Association
NSTA - National Science Teachers Asociation
