Templates, Graphic Organizers, Graph Paper, etc:
Games for the Science Classroom: A variety of templates for jeopardy, card games, etc.
Word Game Boards: Game templates in Word format.
PowerPoint Activities for the Classroom: A number of templates and examples of how PP is used in the classroom.
Graphic Organizers: A number of different ones.
Mathematics Help Central: Graph Paper: A number of different sizes and types in .pdf format.
Discovery Puzzlemaker: Make all kinds of puzzles for review.
Printable Periodic Tables: Several different formats.
Dilution Calculations: How to perform dilutions of different molar solutions.
The Data Library: Sources of some good data sets.
Datasets: As it says, some good sources.
Science Lesson Plans:
The Science Spot: A group of lesson plans, project ideas, trivia, and a forum.
Armchair Chemistry: A sourcebook for middle level chemistry teachers. Hundreds of activities.
Cavalcade Publishing: A number of .doc/.pdf chemistry worksheets, also submitted by teachers.
The Science Room: A high school science class page with great student notes and activities.
The Science House-Countertop Chemistry: Neat demos and such with everyday household materials.
The Truth About Science: A Washington produced curriculum about scientific investigation and inquiry.
Professional Development/Local Resources:
UW K-12 Resource Guide: A list of professional development opportunities for science teachers in WA state.
Washington Science Teachers' Association (WSTA): Official site.
WA State LASER: Leadership and Assistance in Science Education Reform: Resources and workshops.
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group: Educational resources, event calendars, etc.
PRISM: Puget Sound Regional Synthesis Model: A UW group looking at environmental science from an integrative approach.
Pacific Science Center: A science museum in Seattle aimed at kids.
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame: New museum (opened June 2004) in Seattle.
Museum of Flight: Aviation history museum including the physics of flight.
WA State Toxics Coalition: Discusses toxins in our local ecosystem.
Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands: Non-profit offering education ands stewardship opportunities about the Hylebos wetlands in South Puget Sound.
Supplies:
American Science and Surplus: Cheap prices, with inconsistent stock. If you see something you want, get it! Huge selection.
Make a Spectroscope: Using an old CD and some other cheap materials, you can easily make a class set of spectroscopes.
