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Professional Organizations
American Association of Physics Teachers American Chemical Society Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut (ATOMIC) Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England The CT Academy for Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology Connecticut Association of Physics Teachers (CAPT) Connecticut Science Center (CTCSE) CT Educators Computer Association Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) Science Expo Connecticut Science Supervisors Association (CSSA) Connecticut Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Connecticut Technology Education Association (CTEA) eeSmarts National Center for Mathematics and Science National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Regional Alliance for Mathematics and Science Education
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Mathematics and Science
Geometry Step-by-Step from the Land of the Incas is a fabulous collection of elaborately illustrated proofs for many theorems. The Calculators On-Line Center contains over "23,565" Calculators & Spreadsheets, over "3,200" Courses, Lectures, Manuals, Handbooks, & "1,000's" of Movies, Videos, Simulations & Animations Coolmath.com offers math problems at all levels of challenge and for all ages including lessons in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus; thinking games; online calculators Copernicus Educational Gateway offers K-12 resources for teachers, students, and families. Digital Library for Earth System Education is a grassroots, community-based effort involving teachers, students, and scientists working together to create a library of educational resources and services to support Earth system science education, at all levels. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education Be sure to check out their magazine Focus online at ENC Focus or sign up for a free print subscription at http://www.enc.org/order. ENC's Digital Dozen highlights thirteen mathematics and science sites. A new list is presented each month. High School Ace is an academic resource for high school students including reference collection, interactive activities, subject guides, and college information. How Stuff Works is a magazine with games, puzzles and website listings about how stuff works. Also has teacher pages. Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications has many links, including a link to Math Matters, a list of lectures that feature distinguished mathematicians and scientists who are also superb expositors able to illuminate the role mathematics is playing in understanding our world and shaping our lives. The lectures are aimed at a broad audience. Math Cats offers puzzles, interactive projects, contests, and printable activities; must download MicroWorlds plug-in for projects (free) The Prime Pages is dedicated entirely to the study of prime numbers -- history, curios, trivia, and, of course, numbers! Talcott Mountain Science Center The Math Forum The National Math Trail is a site that provides teachers with great way to get students excited about what they are learning and to utilize technology at the same time. PBS Teacher Source with links to mathematics, science, and more. African Americans in Science and Technology offers a listing of scientists by discipline with links to biographical information. The Mathematical Quotation Server is searchable by author or keyword. Science NetLinks sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science T.H.E. Journal's Road Map to the Web for Educators Site contains links to many educational sites in mathematics and science as well as other disciplines. A brief description of each site is included. Sites are included for all grade levels as well as teacher resources for curriculum and funding. KidSpace @ the Internet Public Library NASA Resources for Educators NASA Resources for Students The Mad Scientist Network contains answers to many questions about science and a selection of simple experiments. Cornell Math & Science Gateway contains links for teachers and students in grades 9-12. Connecticut Geology contains helpful resources for teachers and students of earth science. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators contains links to web sites in many academic disciplines. The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive contains links to biographies of famous mathematicians - including a special listing of those who were born or died on today's date.
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Problem Solving and Projects
Science Hobbyist for Grades 7-12 Lots of links to information about science education, science projects, and "weird science". Bill Nye, the Science Guy contains 40 science demos. Science Fair Central has links for teachers, students, and parents. MathsNet for Grades 6-12 Somewhat difficult to navigate without a large screen, but lots to explore.
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