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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Atlantic Science Curriculum Project (ASCP) http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Education/SPTN/ Through the SciencePlus Teachers Network, this project links "teachers with teachers for the improvement of science teaching in North America." The web site includes a newsletter and links for students and teachers. B.C. Science Teachers' Association http://www.bctf.bc.ca/bcscta/ This web site includes articles, a page for exchanging teaching ideas, a list of science links and conference information for science teachers in British Columbia. Calgary Science Network (CSN) http://www.calgarysciencenetwork.ca/ "The CSN is an award-winning non-profit organization consisting of local scientists, engineers, educators and media people." This web site provides information about the network's workshops, publications and the many resources they offer to science students and teachers. Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI) -- Bilingual http://www.cisti.nrc.ca/ A division of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), "CISTI is one of the largest providers of scientific and technical information in the world." This web site includes a database, links to the NRC's journals and a "virtual library." Canada-Wide Science-Fair (CWSF) -- Bilingual http://www.usask.ca/cwsf/ (CWSF 2002) http://www.cwsf2001.org/ (CWSF 2001) http://quark.physics.uwo.ca/cwsf/ (CWSF 2000) http://www.tgx.com/cwsf99/ (CWSF 1999) http://www.reach.net/~grants/1998/1998.htm (CWSF 1998) http://www.reach.net/~grants/1997/1997.htm (CWFS 1997) The mission of the CWSF is "to celebrate the creativity and talents of young scientists in a setting that involves both the educational system and the community." These web sites document the annual science fairs. The sites vary, but most include a list of winners along with descriptions of their projects. Canadian Home Based Learning Resource Page http://www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/ "This is a forum created to encourage dialogue about the transition of Canadian homeschooled students into post-secondary education." This valuable web site includes a chat room, message board and a newsletter. The site also has a "science rules" page that lists some experiments that children can try at home. Parents who teach their children at home will appreciate the support and information that this page offers. Canadian Medical Hall of Fame -- Bilingual http://www.cdnmedhall.org/ The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is "an enduring tribute to Canadian men and women, now and in the past, who have contributed to the understanding of disease and improved the health of people everywhere." This web site lists inductees into the hall of fame and provides information about the organization's scholarships for students who "wish to pursue an education in health and medical sciences at a Canadian university." Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association (CSTHA) -- Bilingual http://www.er.uqam.ca/nobel/r20430/ahstc-cstha/ "The Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association is a national society devoted to the study of the history of Canadian science and technology." The CSTHA's mission is "to make our scientific and technical history better known and to make this subject an important element in Canadian historiography." This web site includes a list of conferences, members and a resource page. Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science (CSHPS) -- Bilingual http://www.psych.yorku.ca/orgs/cshps/ "CSHPS . . . is a Canadian forum bringing together historians, philosophers, sociologists and a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars interested in exploring all aspects of science, past and present." This web site includes notices for upcoming conferences, details on becoming a member and information about the society's newsletter. CBC 4 Kids--The Laboratory http://www.cbc4kids.cbc.ca/general/the-lab/ This web site provides young children with information about endangered animals, inventions, and space. This colourful site also includes a list of "neat science experiments" that kids can try at home. ChickaDEE Net http://www.owl.on.ca/chick/ ChickaDEE Net is from the creators of Owl Magazine. This web site primarily promotes ChickaDEE magazine, but the site also offers a few fun facts and activities. ChickaDEE Net and ChickaDEE magazine are for children ages 6 to 9. Community Learning Network (CLN) http://www.cln.org/ The purpose of the CLN is to "help K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms." This web site is easy to navigate and includes over "5,800 annotated links to free resources on educational WWW sites." Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) -- Bilingual http://www.cmec.ca/ The CMEC is a forum for Ministers of Education to discuss educational issues that apply to all of Canada, not just individual provinces and territories. The site lists current topics of discussion and upcoming symposiums. Engaging Science http://www.engagingscience.org/ "Engaging Science is a professional enrichment and learning resource program in science education to inspire teachers into the 21st century." This web site is primarily for science teachers in British Columbia. The site includes workshop information, a lesson plan exchange and event listings. Eureka! Stories http://www.dctech.com/eureka/ "Eureka! Stories are stories about real scientists and some of the things they did." Written by a physicist and illustrated by a biologist, the online stories are lively and engaging. This site is great for young children. The Exploration Network (EXN.ca) http://exn.ca/ "EXN.ca is the website for the Discovery Channel Canada." The Discovery Channel was the first Canadian television channel to have an official web site. The site has been active since 1994. In the years that have followed, it has become one of the most extensive and impressive educational sites in Canada. Kidlinks http://www.karscot.com/kidlinks.html "Cool safe links for kids, parents and teachers." This web site provides many links to educational sites, including science-related web sites. It also offers useful tips such as "safety rules for internet use" and "bully advice for kids." Parents should note that this site is quite politically charged. Let's Talk Science http://www.letstalkscience.uwo.ca/ "Let's Talk Science is a national registered charitable organization working to develop a society that is scientifically literate and globally competitive through innovative educational programs, research and advocacy." The "Let's Talk Science Partnership Program" links grade school and high school teachers with graduate students. The organization also hosts workshops and conferences for teachers and provides a summer science program for children ages 3 to 13. The National Research Council (NRC) -- Bilingual http://www.nrc.ca/ An agency of the Government of Canada, the NRC is a "leader in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information." This web site seeks to encourage alliances between industry, academic and government organizations, with a view to fostering "a more aggressive, entrepreneurial approach" to Canadian research and development. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) -- Bilingual http://www.nserc.ca/ NSERC is a federal agency that seeks to encourage the advancement of science in Canadian universities. It is the scientific counterpart to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC); both organizations are important funding sources for academics. Application forms for NSERC grants are available online at this site. Outreach Science Ontario http://www.biochem.uwo.ca/oso/oso.html Through this web site, educators "can access hundreds of hands-on lessons, student activities, virtual field trips, and other teacher resources linked to the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology strands chart." Outreach Science Ontario also offers workshops in London, Ontario. The site is for grades 1 to 8 science teachers. Owl Kids Online http://www.owlkids.com/ "Explore the world with Owl magazines - animals, space, science with Dr. Zed, puzzles, Mighty Mites and more!" The magazine and web site are for kids age 8 and up. The site includes fun and educational activities such as the "Joke Zone," "Mighty Mites," and "Cool School." Quirks & Quarks http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/ "Quirks & Quarks is the award-winning radio science program of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation." This web site includes archives of past shows, a "Quiz Room" and an "ask Bob" a science question section. SchoolNet -- Bilingual http://www.schoolnet.ca/ Federally underwritten, "the SchoolNet web site showcases more than 5,000 innovative, award-winning, Internet-based educational resources and services that provide teachers and learners alike with a single platform from which to access the Information Highway." This well-organized site includes numerous annotated links. School Science Fairs Homepage http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/sciencefairs/ The School Science Fairs Homepage "is designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience; getting an idea." The site divides ideas by grade and then by subject. This STEM~Net web site is a useful resource for elementary and high school students. science.ca http://www.science.ca/ "The science.ca website combines rich narrative biography with clear graphic explanation to describe Canada's greatest scientists and their achievements. The site is visited by thousands of students from across Canada every day, often as part of their provincial school curriculum." The site includes science and math experiments, a quiz, an extensive resource page and an "ask a scientist" section. You can search science.ca's Canadian scientist database by category, region and gender. Science Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association http://www.atasc.ab.ca/ This web site provides information about upcoming conferences and includes many useful science links for both students and teachers. Science Council of British Columbia (SCBC) http://www.scbc.org/ The Science Council's mission is "to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life in British Columbia through innovative applications of science and technology." This web site includes information about the SCBC's initiatives, publications and funding programs. Science and Health Information Network http://www.largnet.on.ca/shine/ "SHINE, the Science and Health Information Network, is an electronic news service designed to provide journalists with easy access to Canadian health and science information." Though this web site is primarily for journalists, it contains sections that are useful to teachers, students and the general public, such as the "Canadian Science and Health Resource Index" and the "Glossary and pronunciation guide." Science Net -- Bilingual http://sciencenet.tpl.toronto.on.ca/ The Toronto Public Library has created an extensive list of science links. This web site is exceptionally well organized; you can search the list by subject or alphabetically. Sites that are Canadian, created by a student, or are slow to download are marked accordingly. Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO) http://www.stao.org/ "This web site has been created for both science teachers and students." Despite this claim, teachers will get more out of the site than will students. The site is useful for finding conferences details and recent publications. Science & Technology Awareness Network (STANet) http://is.dal.ca/~stanet/ STANet has over 200 member organizations and aims to "increase knowledge of science and technology developments in Nova Scotia . . . ." This web site offers an extensive list of links to other regional sites, many of which deal with science and technology. ScienceWeb http://www.scienceweb.org/ In many respects, this award-winning web site appears to be one of the best Canadian Internet resources for students and teachers of science. While much of the site is out of date, it is still worth looking at for the games, articles and links that still work. Science, Writing, and Problem Solving Skills http://ichor.geo.ucalgary.ca/~tmg/Teaching/advice.html This web site provides links to pages that offer advice on science, writing and problem solving skills. There is also a section titled "Science and Pseudoscience," which contains some entertaining links. YES Mag http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/ YES Magazine "is designed to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics exciting and fun for kids ages 8 to 14." You can subscribe to the magazine online. The web site also includes profiles of children who are engaged in "interesting, informative, and imaginative science-related work." |
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