Fee-Based Databases (24-hour access)
Access 3000+ full text magazines, newspapers, pictures, streaming video files, maps,
TV/Radio transcripts, and much more!

Science Fee-Based Database TRIALS
During the month of December 2003, the Office of Library Information Services has arranged for free access to the following databases for evaluation purposes. Try them out and let Della Curtis know if you would like these purchased for our suite of fee-based databases for FY 2004-05 school year.

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Maryland AskUsNow!
Get answers from a librarian, not a machine!

AskUsNow! is a 24/7 live online interactive reference service. It uses the expertise of librarians to provide answers to questions, research guidance, and help navigating the Internet. Expand your resources, connect with an information expert! Librarian will connect you to information sources from the entire information landscape....fee-based databases, Internet, community resources, and much more.

Teaching With Data
Comprehensive resource developed by the The Digital Library for Earth System Education . Includes tips on teaching with data and links to earth science data sources.

Earth Science Educator
Links to data sets from NASA Earth Science Research. Data Services from NASA.
Science Data Links.
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FedStats Kids Pages
Links to statistical agencies that provide special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information..

Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies > Data Sets
The Center investigates scientific processes related to societal problems arising in coastal and marine environments, including natural hazards, resources, and environmental change. Increased understanding of these topics will provide the basis for:

* predicting future coastal erosion,
* the fate of wetlands and coral reefs,
* accumulation of sediments,
* sediment transport and stability,
* circulation,
* movement of pollution through aqueous environments,
* and the locations of economically valuable minerals.

Science Data Sets Sites
Science Education at Lehigh University links to data sets such as Estuary-Net Project;
JASON PROJECT VII: Adapting to a Changing Sea; Oceans Instructional Materials - Athena Project; WhaleNet.......

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Cool Science Fair Links

Baltimore County Public Library - SCIENCE FAIR LINKS (including books owned by BCPL)

ScienceFair.org: The Ultimate Science Fair Resource

Science Fair Resource by the Franklin Online Institute

Science Fair Central by Discovery Channel

Successful Science Fair Projects
By Lynne Bleeker
(Science teacher, former science fair organizer and judge, and parent)

Exploratorium Learning Studio Science Fair Resources

Model Rocket Science Fair Projects

Science Education Materials

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (F.R.E.E. )
More than 30 Federal agencies formed a working group in 1997 to make hundreds of Federally supported teaching and learning resources easier to find. The result of that work is the FREE web site. Each month we add new teaching and learning resources.

Gateway to Educational Materials (G.E.M.)
"The Gateway to Educational Materials is a Consortium effort to provide educators with quick and easy access to thousands of educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. GEM is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is a special project of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology. Teachers, parents, administrators can search or browse The Gateway and find thousands of high quality educational resources. Search for resources by grade level, subject, keyword, title, and those that are "free."

The Digital Library for Earth System Education ( DLESE) is a grassroots community effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels. DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing: Access to high-quality collections of educational resources; Access to Earth data sets and imagery, including the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use in educational settings; Support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources; Communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education.

MarcoPolo Teacher Resources
MarcoPolo provides the highest quality educational resources to teachers and students. Developed by world-renowned organizations who are experts in their fields, these standards-based resources include lessons plans, student materials, reviewed Web resources and interactives.

Forestry Teaching Resources
American Society of Foresters
Bring forestry into your classroom with these comprehensive lesson plans for all ages: Forestry Fun for Kids Want to know more about forests? Get fun facts, great games and forestry-related resources designed for elementary, middle and high school students right here; Walk in the Forest for Teachers Handbook (PDF Document). Developed by Texas SAF, Texas Project Learning Tree (PLT), and the Texas Forest Service, Walk in the Forest for Teachers (WIFT) combines a Walk with a PLT training session for classroom teachers! Walk in the Forest Handbook.

BioLogica Interactive Learning Tools
Dragon Genetics | Mendel's Peas

Curriculum Materials: AAAS Project 2061
Access a variety of curriculum-related resources, including information on Project 2061's research efforts, a list of relevant articles, and Project 2061's evaluations of some of the most widely used middle- and high-school science and mathematics textbooks. You can also learn how a Project 2061 partnership with three universities as part of The Center for Curriculum Materials in Science will guide curriculum material research and development and improve science instruction. See more initiatives of Project 2061 homepage.

The Value of Teaching with Data: Insights from Learning Science (ppt presentation)
Danny Edelson, Northwestern University
Provides frameworks for thinking about how and why to integrate opportunities for students to conduct investigations with data into science courses.

Using Data in the Classroom
This site provides information and discussion for educators and resource developers interested in effective teaching methods and pedagogical approaches for using data in the classroom.

Using Global Data Sets in Teaching Earth Processes
This guide provides links to web pages, papers, data sources and examples illustrating use of data in the classroom as well as how to integrate global data sets into teaching and learning.

Objectives of the Maryland Envirothon are twofold­to test students' environmental knowledge and understanding of state resource issues and to instill a desire to learn more about the natural world. Working in teams of five (with one to two alternates), students are trained and tested in four natural resources areas including soil, aquatics, forestry, and wildlife, plus an environmental issue that changes from year to year

2003 Envirothon website by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Forestry 2003 Resource Site Tree Identification
Links to Federal and State Resources
Envirothon in Canada
Envirothon in Nebraska
GovSpot Links to environmental resources from the U.S. government

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Official gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results. Resources are appropriate for middle and high school students.

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Science and Math Learn about rockets, weather, the human body, outer space, science fair projects ideas and much more through these great links for children.

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A-Z listing of government sites for children. Includes collections in science subject areas such as Environment & Nature |  Geography & Geology  | Science & Technology

Science - Links to every field of science for K-12 students!

Internet Public Library Science Collection
The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information.

700+ Great Sites
Compiled by the American Library Association for kids and parents. Links to outstanding websites in the following categories: Arts and Entertainment, Literature and Language, People Past and Present, Planet Earth and Beyond, and Science and Technology.

Library of Congress Science Reference Services
The Collections; Calendar of Events; Selected Internet Resources; What's New - Featuring Everyday Mysteries!

Science Tracer Bullets
The Library of Congress Science Tracers Bullet series is comprised of bibliographic guides designed to help persons locate published materials on a particular subject in the field of science and technology about which they have only a general knowledge.

Science Websites
The Science Website was created to provide science students a means of using the Internet as a source of useful information, especially science information and homework assistance. Currently the site includes classroom links to numerous applets that are used in lecture and lab as a way to demonstrate visually difficult science concepts. The site also provides links to information that include useful "Physics Resources" on the Internet and "Physics Notes". Both link the physics student to enrichment and additional classroom resources.

SciCentral
Gateway to the best scientific news articles. This site is an excellent resource for all science teachers.