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Supply List 2011 - an updated list will be available soon

MCLA starlabStarlab Inflatable Planetarium

Sally Ride Astronomy BooksSally Ride Solar System books

dissecting microscopeCompound MicroscopeFive dissecting microscopes and 4 compound microscopes

Hach water kitHach Water Water Everywhere Education kit

La Motte soil and water kitsLaMotte Soil and Water Kits
Nitty-Gritty Soil Science
Earth Force Watershed Field
Soil Texture Unit

eie amazing machines
Boston Science Musuem's Engineering is Elementary Kits

Amazing MachinesWater Water Everywhere
Wind Turbines and Weather

laser prism set

Laser Prism Set

genome bookTeacher's Resource Guide on genomics for biotechnology
A guide for low-cost, easily found equipment and materials. The activities are written at the upper elementary level through high school.

Background material on the related science, as well as pedagogical information, is included, allowing teachers to choose information tailored to their levels of experience and expertise.

shoestring biotechnology book

Shoestring Biotechnology shoestring biotechnology.
Co-published with NABT, this manual provides low-cost, practical, teacher-tested activities for high- schools and two-year colleges to support the integration of biotechnology into the classroom.

EPA Sunwise kit

U.S. EPA's SunWise Tool Kit contains cross-curricular classroom lessons and background information for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Includes activities focusing on the science behind UV radiation and stratospheric ozone; the health risks from overexposure to UV radiation; and the steps you can take to protect yourself.

TEACHER RESOURCES:

NSTA Web Seminars 

Berkshire Museum: Living Landscapes Outdoor education can be an inspirational, fun way to interact with the natural world.Based on the eleven lesson plans in the Living Landscapes: Teaching in Nature curriculum guide, the resources here are designed for teachers to explore the outdoors as a way to teach core subjects; and offers kids a chance to discover nature while learning math, English language arts, science and the visual arts.

Exploratorium: Tools for Teaching, Science Snacks

Amser applied math and science education repository

BioMolecular Explorer 3D Software CD

Science NetLinks

Massachusetts Guide to Teaching Renewable Energy and Global Warming

"Building a Cleaner Energy Future"

Massachusetts Solar Energy in Action
This website resource provided by MTC that helps teachers and students learn how more than 65 solar installations in Massachusetts

The Early Years K-2 science resources and conversations

Creating School Gardens  Helps teachers connect their classroom to the garden and outdoors.

The Moon: A Resource Guide

Science Postcards  Science lessons that engage students through stories and activities.

In the Chill of the Night  An interactive website featuring the life of the Weddell seal during the Antartic winter.

Light in Action: Lasers, Cameras, and Other Cool Stuff

The Classroom Astronomer

N-Squad Online Adventure  Interactive site where students can be involved in toxicology and forensic biology.

Green Education Foundation

Desert Botanical Garden's Digital Learning

ScienceCollege Board Standards for College Success

Discovery Channel's School Curriculum Center

Science Buddies Teacher Resources for Science Fairs

Ecolibrary Provides materials that support learning about ecology, conservation biology, and the environment.

PROGRAMS

Siemens STEM Academy An immersion program promoting hands-on real world integration of STEM in the classroom.

DOME Foundation  Diversity and Outreatch in Mathematics and Engineering.

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Provides teacher training and workshops.

Harvard University Outreach Program Harvard University Life Sciences Outreach 2010 summer program for biology teachers.


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