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TEA Science Unit - Division of Curriculum
Provides direction and leadership to the science program, Kindergarten-Grade 12.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science
Provides information to ensure academic success of all students in Texas public schools as related to the sciences.
National Science Foundation
Promotes the progress of science.
National Science Teachers Association
Promotes excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
Science Teachers Association of Texas
Dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of science education in Texas schools.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Provides detailed advice for educators who want access to the Internet.
Center for Science Education
Addresses the wide-ranging needs of teachers, schools, and districts engaged in science education reform.
National Geographic
Increases geographical knowledge.
Exploratorium Ten Cool Sites
Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. Here are their cool sites.
Exploratorium Science Snacks
Science experiments and exhibits.
Science Toolkit
Ideas and activity starters for lessons that address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for science.
TENET
Fosters communication for educators and is a resource for children
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
As mandated by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999, the TAKS will be administered beginning in the 2002-2003 school year. The TAKS measures the statewide curriculum in reading at Grades 3-9; in writing at Grades 4 and 7; in English Language Arts at Grades 10 and 11; in mathematics at Grades 3-11; in science at Grades 5,10, and 11; and social studies at ...
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Profiles the TEA. Provides information about what's new, the state board of education, TEA employment opportunities, senate bills, and regional education service center directories.
U.S. National Research Center - The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Represents the most extensive investigation of mathematics and science education.
Examining Instructional Practices of Elementary Science Teachers for Mathematics and Literacy Integration
Articles discussing Science and Mathematics education.
American Chemical Society's Science Education Policies for Sustainable Reform
Paper on Science Education reform.
National Science Education Standards
Outlines what students need to know, understand, and be able to do to be scientifically literate at different grade levels.
American Chemical Society's Chemistry Portal
Provides programs to engage elementary, middle school, high school, college, and graduate students in chemistry experiences and mentoring.
American Museum of Natural History
Plays a leading role in exploration, discovery, and theoretical advances in the natural sciences.
Exploratorium
Museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California.
Museum of Science and Industry
America's first center for "industrial enlightenment," and a vehicle for public science education located in Chicago.
OLogy
Produced by the National Center for Science Literacy, Education & Technology at the American Museum of Natural History.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.