Useful Websites

Classroom / Content Sites (updated monthly):

1.   Eepybird.com is a wonderful site that allows scientists & teachers to find the child in themselves once more.  They mostly deal with the mentos experiments but are branching out.
   

1.   Steve Spangler Science offers many resources to educators; including videos and fun-filled investigations.
   

1. Virtual Hip Replacement - Edheads.org
   

Professional Societies:

1.   The California Science Teachers Association provides many useful links on their Resources page.  In addition, you can find out when & where the next conference will be held; order books & journals through the publications bookstore; and keep informed about current science education-related legislation.
   

For Working in the Classroom:

1.   Sharing Science With Children by the North Caroline Museum of Life & Science:  This guide has sections for Teachers, Engineers & Scientists, and Parents
   

1.   California State Science Content Standards and State Frameworks
   

1.   As a TOPS school, you will have access to one of the largest GEMS collections in the state.  Please visit our website for more details.  The LHS site also describes in detail the many GEMS units available.
   

Articles / Documents:

1.   Questions to ask before you begin - For TOPS Partners.
   

1.   Scientist Volunteer School Observation Form                                                   For TOPS Partners.
   

Other Resources:

1.   RAFT -  Located in Sacramento, RAFT is the place to go if you need stuff at affordable prices.  They are located at McClellan AFB in Sacramento.
   

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