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For students with ADD/ADHD, Grey Olltwit has created a number of software titles to take advantage of different learning styles, such as matching skills via music and games … learn more

“Assistive Technology: An Introductory Guide for k-12 Library Media Specialists” by Janet Hopkins at Linworth Publishing talks about creating an accessible library media center. Identifies some of the … learn more

CAST is a multifaceted organization with a singular ambition: Bust the barriers to learning that millions of people experience every day. We do this by helping educators and organizations apply … learn more

Kathy, a special education teacher, talks about some of the assitive technology pieces she uses in her classroom.

Equal Access to Software and Information serves as a resource to the education community, providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. … learn more

The Assistive Technology Industry Association outlines the types of assistive technology, how to choose the right device(s), and the various sources of funding for the devices. There are … learn more

Assistive technology (AT) are tools that let people with differences work around challenges. They make tasks and activities accessible at school, work, and home. Learn how AT apps … learn more

Sometimes you just don’t know what to do or what to say when interacting with someone with a disability. The United Spinal Association has put together this comprehensive … learn more

This Education World article defines the wide range of assistive devices, technologies commonly used in schools, and the effect of this technology in the classroom. Assistive devices include … learn more

As the Internet’s premier collection of online encyclopedias, Encyclopedia.com provides you reference entries from credible, published sources like Oxford University Press and Columbia Encyclopedia. At Encyclopedia.com, you get free access to over 300,000 … learn more

Britannica now provides on-line (for free!) the complete, updated Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest and largest general reference in the English language, plus selected articles from more than 70 … learn more

Wikipedia, “the new kid on the block”, as of March, 2016 had approximately 38 million articles in 253 languages, with more than 5 million English language entries. While … learn more

Another option for exploring technology is your local MakerSpace. Here’s an example of a dedicated maker space for kids in Toronto. Use the Maker Movement link below to … learn more

Although Leonardo is commonly known as a “universal genius”, the exhibitions dedicated to him have almost always focused on some specific area of his activity: art, anatomy, technology, … learn more

Education is at the heart of everything we do at The Tech. We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math, and technology in students on field trips, educators in … learn more

The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD provides a wide range of resources, programs, and workshops for both teachers and students.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education center for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and … learn more

MARE, developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, is not an online project. However, MARE is included here because it is designed specifically for limited-English speaking … learn more

MBARI is the Research Institute for the Monterey Aquarium. You will see images of the canyon beneath Monterey Bay there. Students can participate in experiments first-hand and possibly … learn more

Mote’s SeaTrek features real scientists inside a shark tank.Other fields include aquaculture, ecotoxicology and more.

Part of NOAA, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary’s education and outreach programs promote understanding, support and participation in the protection and conservation of marine resources. Scroll down … learn more

The Scripps Institute of Oceanography (aqua) offers a field research seagoing environment for children and, in tandem with the JASON project, presents programs on cable (via Mind Extension … learn more

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has links to many servers and is great for research.

This introduction to the Smithsonian X 3D web site explores the different (amazing!) ways the 3D scans can be used and displayed. With this site and a relatively … learn more

The Smithsonian Institution has launched a new 3D scanning and printing initiative to make more of its massive collection accessible to schools, researchers and the public worldwide. Some … learn more

What does it mean to be human? How might emerging brain science change the answer? The applications of neuroscience have far-reaching implications for our self-identity, health, relationships, and … learn more

The Exploratorium’s (San Francisco) permanent collections emphasize physics and a unique version of psychobiology. Students serve as explainers for the exhibits and visitors can observe the making of … learn more

Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide tracks interactive science museums from five continents. The links are not always current, but it provides a quick view into the wide variety of … learn more

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission … learn more

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has digitized a large portion of their collections, including exhibits. You will certainly find illustrative examples of many topics here.

The National Museum of Women Artists has placed some rare works of even well-known artists like Frida Kahlo online – an opportunity to inspire budding young women who … learn more

Another specialized art site is Asian Arts – exhibitions, articles and links for older students.

The National Museum of American Art within the Smithsonian libraries has mounted a wonderful exhibit on Latino art over several centuries. Discover how to integrate American art into … learn more

Exploravision shows how pop culture and science can be integrated, such as the movie Avatar and ecosystems. Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision contests challenges teams of students to design future technologies. … learn more

A natural science illustrator is an artist who works in the service of science, creating images of animals, objects and complex processes that teach, inform, and create understanding … learn more

Kennedy Center Education is here to help you succeed with newly revised lesson plans and digital resources that incorporate best practices for classroom and remote learning—providing you with … learn more

The artist Diego Rivera has painted numerous murals tied to specific themes and times in American history. Use his artworks as a springboard to explore community values and … learn more

Here’s an interesting take on the classic classroom demonstration. While using a full vacuum is a little overkill, using a partial vacuum can better demonstrate the pressure difference … learn more

Volcano Cafe tracks the activities of volcanoes around the world. Postings range from current eruptions (especially in Iceland) to volcano formation and geology to a look at when … learn more

This Science Channel video looks at what happens when you pour molten lava on ice. (Hint: it’s not what you’d expect.) They interview the scientists involved, describe how … learn more

Volcanic activity is the most powerful force in nature. Some volcanic eruptions are much more powerful than the largest nuclear explosion. Volcanoes have killed thousands of people and … learn more

The Alaska Volcano Observatory updates activity continuously. The contents can be adapted to several age groups.

In case extra-terrestrial life is encountered The SETI Institute – a seriously scientific site – has prepared a set of protocols which will help your students respond. They … learn more

The Stardust Education page was designed to enhance the breadth, flexibility and knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology between higher education and K-12 education, recognizing and supporting a … learn more

Why limit exploration to Mars? NASA’s Cassini Mission looks at our unmanned expedition to Saturn! Includes lesson plans for all grades from K thru 12! Stardust looks at … learn more

The Space Telescope Science Institute site has scores of satellite images, such as the revived Hubble mission data, and other surprises, such as Amazing Space, a comet simulation … learn more

Posters from interstellar destinations. Strange worlds like Lava World and Egg World. Check out posters from some of the planets scientists have found outside our solar system.

Learn the latest on planets outside our solar system. This NASA JPL web site looks at the search for planets outside our solar system. It includes current news, … learn more

While there are a number of tour videos of the ISS available, this is one of the most detailed. Steven Swanson takes us on a relaxed and informal … learn more

Tracks NASA’s current missions to the red planet. Includes All About Mars, News, videos, and even 3D & interactive images of Mars. Everything you ever wanted to know … learn more

This site includes a stunning collection of 64 videos and essays from women across the agency who contribute to NASA’s mission in different ways. Includes a section for … learn more

Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa is an interactive, 500-acre outdoor museum that tells the amazing 300+ year story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the … learn more

The discovery of the monumental Lascaux cave in 1940 brought with it a new era in our knowledge of both prehistoric art and human origins. Today, the cave … learn more

The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is now the home of “Sue”, the largest-ever fossil of a T-rex. The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago … learn more

The Oregon-California Trails – Learning Center helps to educate people about the westward emigrant trails. The story of the emigrant trails is immensely rich and spans not only … learn more

The Galapagos Conservancy site has a wide range of resources, with information on the history of the Islands, biodiversity, conservation challenges and “Sustainable Tourism”. Check out their “wallpaper” … learn more

Since Darwin’s time, the natural wonders of the Galapagos Archipelago have inspired and awed its visitors. This 23 minute YouTube adventure follows Fred and Peggy Hillman’s journey from … learn more

Ethnologue is a comprehensive reference work cataloging all of the world’s known living languages. Since 1951, the Ethnologue has been an active research project involving hundreds of linguists … learn more

This page lists the official language of each country as well as other major languages spoken. For some countries, the percent of the population that speaks each language … learn more

There are lots of interesting features in other languages, some of which English would really benefit from having. Tom Scott talks about four of them: time-independence, clusivity, absolute … learn more

A fun song for younger students showcasing how to say hello in nine different languages.

The EPA has compiled a list of environmental games and find other activities to play online, including crossword puzzles and word searches. Topics include recycling, water, and sunburns.

At The Franklin Institute, we help people understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that affect their lives. Stay connected … learn more

This short video shows the difference between natural and built and explains why we build.

How do people interact with and change the natural environment? A major focus of urban ecology is comparing how ecosystems function in nature and how they are changed … learn more

This video contrasts natural and built environments in the Philippines.

Great Lakes Now brings along students on a virtual field trip to learn more about the importance of coastal wetlands, the danger of algal blooms and a deep … learn more

Ecology Explorers is an example of how universities are teaming up with the K-12 community to give teachers and students opportunities to learn through real scientific research. We … learn more

Lesson plans and activities are created or gathered from throughout COSEE NOW projects and listed by Topic Categories.

Compare the 1908 earthquake to images of a “recent” earthquake in the same area.

The impact of the San Francisco earthquake in 1906 was the first national disaster of its scope recorded through photography.

Understanding Earthquakes, from U.C. Santa Barbra, includes first-hand accounts of earthquakes by classic writers, an Earthquake Globe plotting earthquakes for a 5 year period, and animations of each … learn more

Did You Feel It allows those in the vicinity of an earthquake to help scientists identify the strength and reach of the quake.

USGS’ Earthquake Hazards Program displays real time maps of earthquake epicenters in the U.S. and world wide. You’ll also find maps and articles and more.

The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a variety of resource kits for educators to use in the classroom. The kits are free, with a refundable deposit to make sure … learn more

Many museums and botanical gardens have an on-line section with educational material. Here is an example from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which exhibits an extensive collection of plants … learn more

Created by Henry Shaw and given as a gift to the city of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden opened to the public in 1859. It combined horticultural … learn more

Wish for a paradise or the Garden of Edens? The Living Edens is an inspiring natural history available from PBS, opening magical vistas through the expertise of world-acclaimed … learn more

Wildlife of Hawaii features photos, links, and information about Hawaiian wild animals and plants. Hawaii has an interesting mix of species, many of which are endemic to Hawaii and … learn more

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to … learn more

John Uhler has assembled a list of all known U.S. National Park, National Monument, National Recreational Area, and National Seashore webcams available on the Internet. He also includes … learn more

AirNow, a government site tracking air quality, maps webcams around the U.S. looking off towards mountains or other landmarks. The Denver, Colorado webcam is a great view of … learn more

Webcams images can be used to create time lapse videos. In this example, a years worth of images from the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center webcam at Lassen National … learn more

Some web cams, like Seattle’s Space Needle, allow you to move the camera. On this cam, just click on the image and drag it around. You can also … learn more

Windy.com is normally used to check the winds around the world. But, if you click the camera icon in the lower right Layers section, it will bring up … learn more

EarthCam allows you to type in just about any location on earth and display a list webcams in that area.

Opportunities and resources from across NOAA for students, educators, and curious people everywhere. The NOAA Education Portal is your one-stop shop to connect with learning and teaching resources … learn more

The Canadian Museum of History (which includes the Canadian Children’s Museum) has a wide range of on-line exhibits that will engage students and can be the basis for … learn more

Colossal Cave is a large cave system in southeastern Arizona. It contains about 3.5 miles of mapped passageways. If tight squeezes, narrow ledges and crevasses are your thing, … learn more

See how the little green spheres are built in this wordless documentary look at the mass production of tennis balls, from glop to globe, in just over three … learn more

This compilation of field trips from The Haphazard Traveler looks at everything from the Great Wall of China to The World’s Largest Cave and the Boston Children’s Museum.

There’s nothing like a field trip to bring classroom concepts to life. Kentucky Field Trips take students across the state to historic sites, natural wonders, and high-tech facilities, covering the … learn more

The author of this post looked at the wide variety of electronic or virtual field trips (VFT’s) available on the Internet and came up with some pro’s and … learn more

Electronic field trips provide opportunities and experiences that are similar to those of traditional field trips: exposure to “real” people and events, a compelling context for required school … learn more

The Earth Sciences & Map Library at U.C. Berkeley is sufficiently comprehensive that is can be used as a test-bed for secondary students to learn research skills. This … learn more

Librarians have a weird sense of humor. This was the old joke: “The internet is like a library with no catalog where all the books get up and … learn more

With so many information sources now at our fingertips, knowing where to start, sorting through it all and finding what we want can be overwhelming! Perdue’s Online Writing … learn more

Big6 is a six-stage model to integrate information search and use skills along with technology tools into a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for … learn more

Steve Long looks at the Paraffin Paradox. Steve shows how to hide a sheet of aluminum foil between two blocks of paraffin, then uses it to teach how … learn more

WITI helps women advance by providing access to – and support from – other professional women working in all sectors of technology. They have an extensive Resources section … learn more