The following resources can help educators bring the excitement of engineering and manufacturing to their students. Additional links can be found on the Career Information pages.
Full-color worksheets, fun activities, puzzles, interactive quizzes, molecular models, 300 pages of question sheets and practical guides for GCSE and A Level Chemistry, and more--suitable for chemistry teachers and enthusiasts
http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/index.htm
ATE Central is a freely-available online portal and collection of materials and services that highlight the work of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers.
http://atecentral.net
Extensive resources from a world leader in science and technology education
http://www.education.nasa.gov/home/index.html
Real-time data projects
http://www.k12science.org/realtimeproj.html
Learning activities from The Tech Museum of Innovation
http://www.thetech.org/education/programs/athome/
Hundreds of science and technology-related activities and information
http://www.teachersdomain.org
An extensive collection of engineering activities and resources
http://www.wbec.org/index.htm
Lessons and information about using GPS in the classroom
http://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/gps.html
Step-by-step tutorials in Internet and computer applications for K-12 classroom use
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
Lesson plans and activities for engineering, manufacturing, and more
http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.khake.com/page82.html
A terrific source for high-quality multimedia presentations, simulations, and assessments
http://www.hippocampus.org
Aviation technology, air traffic management, and current research designed for use in secondary schools and flight technology programs
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/vsmenu/vsmenu.html
A friendly, non-technical place to "play" with the laws of physics though simulations, clear explanations of principles, and copious illustrations of concepts for elementary through secondary school students
http://www.fearofphysics.com/
Online lesson plans and activities for classroom use, links to feature articles in Mechanical Engineering magazine, ordering information for a free companion video, and more
http://www.asme.org/Education/PreCollege/EngineeringResources/Great_Achievements.cfm
This website is designed as an aid for students studying Design and Technology related courses
http://www.ider.herts.ac.uk/school/courseware/design/index.html
From basic concepts to complex theories, this website is a thorough and comprehensive reference for science
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