Science PRISMS-Phenomena and Representations for Instruction of Science in Middle Schools:    PRISMS is a collection of reviewed science phenomena and representations for middle school.  Resources are multimedia slideshows and videos grouped by learning goals (which seem to align with the standards) for all science topics.  (NSF funded with Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance) http://www.prisms.mmsa.org/ Jefferson Lab Resources for Science Education:  From the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, check out physical science hands-on activities, worksheets, puzzles, and games, interactive periodic tables, and video clips of cool demo’s.  (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility) http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/teachers.php Earth and Moon Viewer:  You can view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, or above various cities around the globe. http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html Curriculum Resources for Science:  National Institutes of Health Office (NIH) of Science Education (OSE):  A wealth of resources for K-12 teachers includes free curriculum packets, speakers bureau, career exploration in health and medical science (LifeWorks), student internships, lessons, worksheets, posters, and more. http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/index.htm  Virtual Courseware Project:  Interactive, online simulations for life science laboratories, earth science field studies, environmental science, geology, and inquiry-based coursework. (NSF funded project with CA State University) http://www.sciencecourseware.org/index.html Science NetLinks:  Internet based learning activities for the classroom, lessons, activities, resources, and Benchmarks.  (Verizon Foundation & AAAS) http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/ NSTA:  National Science Teachers Association Members receive current science education news, grade level journals, teacher-tested lessons, online communities, SciGuides, SciLinks, and more! http://www.nsta.org/ NASA Solar Energy Challenge: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/son/energy/solar/F_Solar_Energy_2column.html

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