Science
Engineering Girl
part of the NAE's Celebration of Women in
Engineering project. This project tries to bring national attention
to the opportunity that engineering represents to all people at any
age, but particularly to women and girls.
I was wondering
a project of the National Academy of Sciences
intended to showcase the accomplishments of contemporary women in
science and to highlight for young people the varied and intriguing
careers of some of today's most prominent scientists
how revolutions in science
actually evolve
It's Dogged as Does It: Retracing Darwin's
footsteps in the Galápagos shatters a myth but reveals how
revolutions in science actually evolve. By Michael Shermer ,
published in Scientific American
Why Christians and
conservatives should accept evolution
By Michael Shermer , published by Scientific
American
Resources for Defending
Evolution
By John Rennie - on the Scientific America
Website
15 Answers to Creationist
Nonsense
Article for purchase from Scientific American
Teaching Evolution: books,
articles, and videos
Teaching controversial subjects is a great way
to engage students in the learning process. One very timely
controversy, fundamental to the study of geologic history, is
evolution, creationism, and intelligent design. The following
resources address t
American Association of Physics
Teachers on the Teaching of Evolution and Cosmology
Evolution and cosmology represent two of the
unifying concepts of modern science.
Teaching About Evolution and
the Nature of Science
Book resource: Today many school students are
shielded from one of the most important concepts in modern science:
evolution. In engaging and conversational style, Teaching About
Evolution and the Nature of Science provides a well-structured
framework
Galapagos Education
by the National Science Teachers Association
for teachers and parents who are interested in educational
activities about the Galápagos Islands.
Natl Science Teacher
Association - Position on Evolution
evolution is a major unifying concept in
science and should be included in the K-12 science education
frameworks and curricula.
TGhe Evolution Project
From PBS: Resources for teaching evolution -
several video case studies of effective teaching methods.
Teaching Evolution and the
Nature of Science
Online book for teachers provided by the
National Academy of Sciences.
Evolution and religion
In the beginning Apr 19th 2007 | ISTANBUL,
MOSCOW AND ROME From The Economist print edition The debate over
creation and evolution, once most conspicuous in America, is fast
going global
Proposed Draft Standards by FCS
Florida Citizens for Science 2007 draft
proposed standards for science education in Florida.
Florida Center for STEM
research
Nobel Laureate Dr Kroto Director
Institute for Ethics and
Emerging Technologies
Promoting the ethical use of technology to
expand human capabilities
Florida Section of the American
Association of Physics Teachers
open to all physics teachers and those
interested in the teaching of physics, especially in the state of
Florida. The objectives of the Association are to advance the
teaching of physics, to further appreciation of the role of physics
in our culture
Focus the Nation
Focus the Nation is coordinating teams of
faculty and students at over a thousand colleges, universities and
K-12 schools in the United States, to collaboratively engage in a
nationwide, interdisciplinary discussion about “Global Warming
Solutions fo
Tallahassee Scientific Society
group of laypersons, scientists, engineers and
educators dedicated to increasing scientific literacy in the Big
Bend area
Science, AntiScience and
Geology
This blog is dedicated to examining issues
regarding the rise of anti-science in the USA.
RIGHT TO SPACE
RIGHT TO SPACE
The American Institute of
Biological Sciences
a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association
dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the
welfare of society.
Scientists Take on Intelligent
Design
Article about new book from scientists about
intelligent design
National Science Teachers
Association
to promote excellence and innovation in
science teaching and learning for all.
National Science Education
Standards
The National Science Education Standards
present a vision of a scientifically literate populace
The American Association for
the Advancement of Science
A long-term AAAS initiative to advance
literacy in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Evolutionary Studies Program
At Binghampton University - what is arguably
the boldest experiment in evolution education anywhere
Scientific Illiteracy and the
Partisan Takeover of Biology
Since 1979, the proportion of scientifically
literate adults has doubled—to a paltry 17%.
Florida Coalition for Science
Literacy
The Coalition for Science Literacy (CSL) at
the University of South Florida is a collaborative effort of K-12
schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, universities,
public agencies, and private businesses and industry in the Tampa
Bay region
Clean Waters America
Mission: To clean up waterways and to
guarantee our drinking water is safe for generations to come.
Union of Concerned Scientists
an independent nonprofit alliance of more than
100,000 concerned citizens and scientists. We augment rigorous
scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen
advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world
Understanding Evolution
A one-stop source for Evolution information -
from UC Berkeley
World Science
carries some of the world's most exciting
science news and photos. Major science news stories often appear in
World Science long before they're in the papers.
Technologies of the Frontier
New-Humanist Magazine, published by the Vector
Technologies of the Frontier
Seti @ Home
SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses
Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program
that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data.
Weekly Scientific Skeptics
Report
A weekly digest of activities that skeptics
should be concerned about
James Randi Educational
Foundation
An educational resource on the paranormal,
psuedoscientific and the supernatural
National Center for Science
Education
The National Center for Science Education
(NCSE) defends the teaching of evolution in public schools. We are a
nationally-recognized clearinghouse for information and advice to
keep evolution in the science classroom and "scientific creationism"
out.
Darwin Day Celebration
The dual mission of Darwin Day Celebration is
to promote public education about science and in addition to
encourage the celebration of Science and Humanity throughout the
global community
The Skeptical Environmentalist
In The Skeptical Environmentalist Bjřrn
Lomborg challenges widely held beliefs that the global environment
is progressively getting worse. Using statistical information from
internationally recognized research institutes, Lomborg
systematically exami |
