Helpful links about Science and Mathematics Education in Kansas:
Kansas State Department of Education
Handy sites for the classroom:
ARKive: Widescreen ARKive is a project aimed at documenting all life on Earth whilst promoting wildlife and habitat conservation. This site provides many classroom activities.
Canopy in the Clouds: A site that lets you explore a forest in Costa Rica through videos and panaramic photography. Also includes many lessons over the forest habitat and scientific testing.
Discovery Education: Free lesson plans, as well as curriculum and professional development, can be found at this site.
The FuseBox: An interactive site that includes lessons and actvities about electricity.
Making the Modern World: This site is like an online museum with different exhibits depicting the impact of different scientific and technological discoveries on today's life.
Nanoyou: Several activities (online and offline) that students can do to explore the world of nanotechnology.
NASA's Climate Kids: A site full of activities online and off, videos, and information about green energy and climate change.
National Geographic Education: National Geographic offers many lesson plans and activities that focus on the exploration of the world and its inhabitants.
PBS Learning: Use this site to search for lessons that are based off of the many different educational programs that PBS offers.
Science, Optics, and You: This site provides many activities designed around microscopes, lenses, and light.
WebExhibits: Another type of online museum with rotating "exhibits." Each exhibit offers lesson plans or lab activities that can be used along with the information.
Web of Stories: Find many videos of famous scientists and mathematicians describing their work.
Xplore Health: This site provides many videos, games, and worksheets about health.