Astronomical Society of the Pacific Education Page The astronomy folks seem to have it together better than any other. This website is packed with complete lesson plans and projects and ed activities for all ages ... plus a host of links into other sites and resources ... plus great directions for teachers!
	Starchild It's called "A Learning Center for Young Astronomers". It's another jewel coming out of NASA's talented folks. It probably deserves to be out front for everybody, but you home schoolers get first shot. Two age groups, young and very young, belong here.
	Amazing Space NASA put this one together, too. Described as "a set of web-based activities designed for classroom use", it target the teenage student and preps the teacher (including, expressly, home schools) with lesson plans, background, directions, etc.
	Imagers This NASA project has two interactive programs for children K - 8. The intent is to teach about "remote sensing", like aerial photography and satellite telescopes. The method is stories about "Echo the bat" and "Amelia the pigeon". But they also learn some physics, biology, ecology, perception, and lessons about  life, etc!
	Universe! Education Forum Physics, cosmology (theories about the universe and origins - i.e. Big Bang), astronomy, space exploration, are some of the topics this site intends to teach you, and assist you in teaching.
	MicroObservatory Online Telescopes Homeschoolers, this is one good reason to join together in an association. Five real telescopes are all linked and controlled by you (a teacher/educator) over the internet, and you run them to carry out a study plan! But priorities are to "recognized" teachers. Teachers in recognized schools, what a resource! Go for it!
	AstroCapella: A Musical Exploration of the Universe It can't get much more fun than this, astronomy taught by lively upbeat music! School by a capella! You can buy the whole CD of music, multi-media, lesson plans, etc, but 7 of the songs (most with lyrics, lesson plans and projects) are free MP3 downloads!
	NASA Educational Products I can't tell you how much great stuff you can get here, FREE!. Booklets, like for building a model of the Space Shuttle; Teacher Guides for all sorts of sciences; Bookmarks and Posters and Wallsheets and Lithos you can print; Slide Shows & Videos you can view, or purchase cheap! I gave this an extra line cuz it deserves it!
	Women of NASA Of course there's something extra, here, for your girls, but there's plenty for both genders. Yes, "meet the women of NASA", and learn how women can get into science and space, but there are other resources, including lesson plans. And go to "NASA Quest", where you practically go inside to meet the folks, see what life and work is like, career possibilities, etc. (NASA Quest)
	Windows to the Universe A curious site, this. Two subject areas: Earth & Space Sciences, and Mythology. I guess the link is the mythology about the planets and heavens. Nevertheless, it is a huge, rich resource for both. Get lots of materials: curricula, lesson plans,games, etc., live views and info on earth & solar weather: history, biographies, etc., etc.
	The New York Times Learning Network It's the NY Times, true, but...! Actually, this is a good place to keep on top of the latest news and goings-on in the world, while the NYT supplies you lesson plans and resources to learn/teach history, civics, arts, social studies, science, etc. Try it.
	Ask ERIC If you're homeschooling and haven't learned about this site, well GO THERE. You'll find 2000 plus lesson plans on just about everything, for pre-school to high school students, that anyone capable of teaching can utilize. FREE. If you back into the site, you'll find more stuff, but I send you to the Lesson Plan Index. I find them unbiased!
	ThinkQuest This amazing program, or I might say set of programs, is designed to help and encourage students and teachers and young people around the world (100 + countries!) to develope web-based learning materials on every sort of subject. The result is many thousands of websites, top quality, very child oriented.
	Critical Thinking on the Web This is a place where you'll find thousands of links, many annotated, all dedicated to encouraging and developing critical reasoning and thinking skills. We all could find something of value here, but it's a must for anyone heading on to higher ed. You'll have to go fishing on your own, but there are plenty of fish just for you in this ocean!
	Using Live Insects in Elementary Classrooms: for early lessons in life Now, this is different! But you might just find it's something you can do to make your teaching especially appealing to your littler ones, and get over the "bug thing"! The U. of Arizona has 20 lesson plans using bugs to teach health, hygeine, body parts, self-protection, self-esteem ... and science skills too! I'd like to hear how it works out.
	eNature.com I don't send you to many "commercial" sites, but this one is something else. It's a huge online nature guide (or set of field guides). Give your email add. (to "join"), then your zip code, and get field guides to every sort of living thing near you, and MORE!
	The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) Links to "sites of interest" A huge, well-organized listing of well-qualified websites about every sort of living thing throughout the world. Butterflies or dragonflies, birds or birding, fishes in the seas or "dogs" on the prairie, Texas cacti or frogs in trouble ... well, what are YOU wanting to pursue as a topic of love, interest or study?  You might begin here!
	Busy Teachers' Website K-12 This is another portal, much like this site. Its an annotated set of links to resources, similar to what we supply here, on dozens of subjects and topics useful to teachers, but the editorial screening is a bit different, and we have not checked them all out. You'll find museums, lesson plans, references, career counseling to higher ed., etc.
	The Why Files - in Education The Why Files are a great weekly online magazine put out by the U. of Wisconsin Graduate School, to tell you about "the science behind the news".  All its hundreds of articles are kept and sorted into science topics and age/grade appropriateness, all to help you use them to teach in accord with the science education standards.
	Web66: A K12 World Wide Web Project A rather unique resource, designed to help schools and classrooms integrate their teaching and students into the world via the internet. An individual home school likely won't have the same resources, but if you are persistent and innovative (maybe cooperative) you might benefit. Take a ride in the '67 Mustang on route 66 and see.
	Natural Perspective "This site is dedicated to the beauty and science of nature and to the joy nature brings..."  Remarkably free of evolutionary bias and beautifully illustrated, you visit four of the five "Kingdoms of Life" in traditional taxonomy.  It's a very pleasant tour.
	WW2010 The Weather World 2010 Project offers you an incredible collection of weather, meteorology, and related science instruction modules, curriculum, and classroom activities, all out of the U. of Illinois!
	Current Archeology Of course they want to sell you a subscription to this, "Britain's leading archeology magazine", but they offer a lot for free.  Abbreviated articles galore, timelines of the Isle's past (rich in Roman, Celtic, Saxon, and other traditions), help in becoming an archeologist, and great links to more.
	The Castles of Wales Educational virtues are only one reason for sharing a link to this site.  It is lavishly illustrated, and very comprehensive: including all the castles (and abbeys) of that area of the Isles, and a lot of good scholarship and folksy stuff.  An economical trip!
	Mini Gems Mini Gems are smaller or even more narrowly focussed resources, especially useful to the Home Schooler. They usually lead to a special project, or topic, or lesson(s) that the parent or student can use. They are especially practical, often already set up as lessons or study units that you can use without further research or linking out.
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