Related Links

The following WEB sites contain information of interest to teachers and students (K-12) and the interested lay public. 

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Learning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration: A Curriculum for Grades 6-12 provides an innovative way for students of all ages to learn about the oceans by offering near real-time access to a series of multidisciplinary ocean explorations http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/

Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University Education Page: From degree-related classes to informal workshops and classroom field trips, the Hatfield Marine Science Center offers educational experiences for people of all ages.  http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/

PEER: Partnership for Environmental Education and Rural Health: Environmental Health Science curricula developed for middle school at Texas A&M University.  http://peer.tamu.edu/index.html

Ecohealth: Environmental Change and our Health:  This website was developed as a tool for students and teachers. But it's also a great resource for anyone interested in environmental change and human health.  http://ecohealth101.org/

Oregon Climate Service:The Oregon Climate Service (OCS), located on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, is the state repository for weather and climate information. It is affiliated with OSU's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences(COAS). http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/index.html

Science Works Hands-On Museum:   A group of Rogue Valley residents teamed up with a nonprofit foundation to purchase the Pacific Northwest Museum of Natural History building in Ashland, Oregon and turn it into a museum patterned after the Exploratorium in San Francisco and OMSI in Portland  http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/

Wildlife Stewards:  The Wildlife Stewards Program provides training for teachers and volunteers in public and private schools in development and use of habitats for schoolyards.  This program is offered through Oregon State University Extension and serves residents of Benton County, Oregon.  http://wildlifestewards.4h.oregonstate.edu/

The JASON Project: The JASON Project is a supplemental science education program, engaging students in a year-long scientific expedition through curriculum and supplemental video programs, internet access and activities, and professional development and support. It was founded by explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic.  http://www.jason.org/public/home.aspx

The GLOBE Program:  Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. Students and teachers from over 9500 schools in more than 90 countries are working with research scientists to learn more about our planet. Through GLOBE, teachers help students learn to take accurate measurements of their environment.  Visit the GLOBE WEB site to find out how you can join.  http://www.globe.gov/

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry OMSI (Portland, Oregon) with five exhibit halls and eight science labs offers 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.  http://www.omsi.edu/

K-12 Science Curriculum Dissemination Center:  The National Science Foundation has funded Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a nonprofit research and development organization in Newton, MA, to establish a K-12 Science Curriculum Dissemination Center in order to advance the use of NSF-supported science curriculum materials across the nation.  To accomplish this, EDC has established 10 hubs around the country to serve the school districts in their regions including one in Portland, Oregon.  The Center's goal is to help participating school districts to learn about exemplary science curriculum materials for secondary, middle, and elementary school students.  As a Center participant,  districts can participate in seminars, summer institutes, consultation and technical assistance, electronic communications, tools and resources to facilitate science curriculum planning and implementation efforts. http://cse.edc.org/work/k12dissem/default.asp

PBS TeacherSource:  This web site contains an extensive inventory of lessons and activities in science and technology for students from preschool-12. Scienceline explores scientific inquiry in the context of the teaching and assessment standards.   Teachers may watch on-line video clips of classroom teachers modeling inquiry based teaching methods and discuss issues on-line with other educators.  http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm

Exploratorium Science Snacks On-Line:  Miniature science exhibits that teachers and students can make using common, inexpensive, easily available materials.   Snacks are divided into easy-to-follow sections that include instructions, advice, and helpful hints. Snacks are scaled down versions of exhibits from the famous Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco. http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/snackintro.html

National Geographic Map Machine:  This site, maintained by National geographic Magazine allows the user to view and print dynamic maps and atlas maps and includes flags and facts about countries from all over the world.  http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html

How Stuff Works:  This site tells how many commonly encountered items work.  Categories covered include computers, food, science and technology, the internet, health and nutrition and many more. http://www.howstuffworks.com

Oregon State University Environmental Health Sciences Center:   The EHSC has an active community outreach program.  This WEB site contains information for teachers and students as well as a number of interesting links. http://www.ehsc.orst.edu/outreach.htm

Environmental Defense Fund Scorecard:  This EDF web site contains pollution information for any area of the United States.  Simply type in your zip code in the box under "Find Your Community" to find out what kinds of pollution are present in your community and their sources.  Discussions of the various types of pollution, with maps and rankings by state and county are available.  http://www.scorecard.org/

Oregon Coast Aquarium WEB site:  Learn all about the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon.  This WEB site includes descriptions of exhibits and teacher resources including classroom activities, downloadable worksheets and lots more!  http://www.aquarium.org/

TOPSCIENCE:  A nonprofit educational publisher, dedicated to making inexpensive, creative, hands-on science and math available everywhere.  Lots of creative activities for students from K-12. http://www.topscience.org/

Toyota Tapestry Grants:  The  Toyota TAPESTRY program awards 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 "mini-grants" of $2,500 each to K-12 science teachers. Interested teachers should propose innovative science projects that can be implemented in their school or school district over a one-year period. Toyota TAPESTRY projects demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. If you have a great way to make science come alive, apply for a Toyota TAPESTRY grant. http://www.nsta.org/programs tapestry/index.htm

Wolftree, Inc.:  Wolftree is a charitable non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, providing educational programs in ecology.  Ecological studies can be conducted under three different programs.  Cascade Streamwatch, provides a one-day, aquatic ecology experience.   Highland Ecology provides studies in forest ecology.  Science Expeditions offers studies in terrestrial and aquatic ecology in a multiday format.  http://www.spiritone.com/~wolftree index.html

Skyscopers:  Skyscopers is a community children's astronomy club based in Corvallis, Oregon.  The club is aimed at, but not strictly confined to, third through sixth grade students.  The club offers classes, star parties and field trips much like its parent group, Heart of the Valley Astronomer's Club.  All kids need to join is an enthusiastic desire to know more about what's up there.  For more information contact Steve McGettigan at (541) 766-6048 or at mcgettis@peak.org

Salmon Watch Education Program: Oregon Trout's award-winning environmental education program serving middle and high school students in Oregon. 
http://www.ortrout.org/salmonWatch.html

Starker Forests: Located in Corvallis, Oregon Starker Forests Inc., owns, grows, and manages forests.  It also provides forest tours and educational programs for people of all ages. http://www.starkerforests.com/index.htm

Corvallis Environmental Center provides educational opportunities for Corvallis community members to learn about their connection to the natural environment, thus fostering a greater understanding of sustainability and empowering them to pursue ecologically sounds practices. http://www.peak.org/~ecenter/

The Healthy Waters Institute is an education program of Oregon Trout.  It is a research and teaching institute working to provide Oregon students with the knowledge of their local land and water.  http://www.healthywatersinstitute.org/?q