Computers and Software
Chemistry Software on the WWW
Lots of good chemistry software (Mac AND DOS AND Windows), and information on how to download it.
Computing EDGE
Computing EDGE helps match needy schools with excess, unused, or obsolete computer equipment. It's a free public service that matches the technology needs of schools with computer equipment and technology of individuals and corporations. Educators can submit equipment requests, and donors can list equipment.
PERIODIC.ZIP
An MS-DOS program for the periodic table. (Oakland University)
PERDC203.ZIP and PTABLE10.ZIP
A Windows-based program and file for the periodic table.
SuperKids Educational Software
Reviews of children's software by parents, teachers, and kids; surveys of low-priced online and mail-order software stores; and information on technology and education for parents and teachers.
Distance Learning and Video
The National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI)
The National Teacher Training Institute for Math, Science, & Technology provides
teachers with hands-on, interactive methods for using television and technology, including instructional video, on-line networks and other new technologies in math and science instruction. Hosted by public television stations across the country, the Institute's national training has grown from 10 sites in 1991 to 26 during the 1995-96 school year.
Bill Nye the Science Guy
KLVX, Channel 10 Las Vegas
Southern Nevada's public television station, KLVX provides instructional programs to students in four states, and an additional eight closed circuit channels provide additional programs in the Las Vegas Valley. Science programming is provided to classrooms, and along with KNPB Channel 5 in Las Vegas and the Nevada Department of Education, supports the National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI). NTTI trains science and math teachers in appropriate and innovative strategies for using instructional video and online technologies in the classroom.
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Newton's Apple Education Materials
Nova Online!
At this site you can examine the world of comets with a leading scientist, visit the many faces of Venus, or pull up Hot Venus sites for links to web sites about the planet.
PBS
Scientific American Frontiers
Ask questions of scientists featured on this PBS award-winning science show, correspond with host Alan Alda, participate in an opinion poll, access teaching guides, and search through topics from past Frontiers shows.
Activities and Resources for Classroom Internet Use
Online Projects/Data Sharing
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