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The National Science Digital Library, using the Thinkfinity model, has become the premier source for first-rate online educational materials in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

"The NSDL was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education." More...


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NSDL Pathways are partners who provide access to audience-specific views of appropriate NSDL resources.
Audiences may be grouped by grade level, discipline, or resource type. Many partners require registration.
SchoolCenter PictureBiological Sciences
BEN provides access to 4700 reviewed resources covering 77 biological science topics.
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An innovative element of the project will use tables of contents of textbooks to locate resources.
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The Computational Science Education Reference Desk (CSERD) Put simply, computational science is using computers to do science.
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Engineering as a vehicle for the integration of hands-on science and mathematics. Partners with the NEEDS Digital Library.
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The Materials Digital Library brings materials science research and education closer together.
SchoolCenter PictureMathematical Sciences
Published by the Mathematical Association of America, providing online resources for both teachers and students of mathematics.
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An in-depth look at teachable concepts in science, math, or technology. Features include lively text and graphics.
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Provides learning resources and interactive learning environments.
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Classroom-ready resources include video clips, interactive activities, and images from educational public television shows.
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The Applied Math and Science Education Repository is aimed at Community Colleges.
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Science and Math Informal Learning Educators
The NY Hall of Science is among many other partners.

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Put a Little Science in Your Life
A New York Times Op-Ed Essay by Columbia University Professor of Physics, Brian Greene