GEOLOGY- AND EDUCATION-RELATED WORLD WIDE WEB SITES

The organizations, businesses, and government agencies listed on this page have a variety of materials and programs available. Listing these agencies does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Natural Resources or the Division of Geological Survey. This list is by no means comprehensive.

Some Science-Related Agencies and Organizations in Ohio

• American Electric Power (AEP). Educational publications, materials, posters, films, and videos about energy, safety, and the environment. .
• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (Dayton). .
• Brukner Nature Center (Troy). .
• Cincinnati Museum of Natural History and Science. .
• Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. .
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. .
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History. .
• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. .
• COSI (Center of Science and Industry). .
• Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC). .
• Dawes Arboretum (Newark). .
• Eco Educators, Inc. .
• Great Lakes Science Center (Cleveland). .
• Holden Arboretum (Kirtland). .
• Inquire Ohio. .
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland). .
• National Inventors Hall of Fame/Inventure Place (Akron). .
• Ohio Academy of Science. .
  • Heartland Science Project .
  • Ohio Journal of Science Digital Archives .
• Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) Kids Web site. .
• Ohio Energy Project. .
• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). .
• Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP). .
• Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). .
• Ohio Rocks! A multimedia project for students in grades 3 - 5.
• Ohio Sea Grant. .
• Science and Mathematics Network of Central Ohio. .
• William K. Sheridan & Associates. .
• Terrific Science and Terrific Science Press (Center for Chemical Education, Miami University). .
• Toledo Zoo. .
• Wilderness Center (Wilmot). .
• The Wilds (Cumberland). .

Some Additional Sources of Science-Related Information

• Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, Pa.). .
• AIMS Education Foundation (Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science). .
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
  • Project 2061. Long-term initiative to reform K-12 science, mathematics, and technology education nationwide. .
  • AAAS Science NetLinks. Links organized by topic; includes weekly science update and news. .
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Eastern Section. .
• American Coal Foundation (ACF). .
• American Geological Institute (AGI). Of particular interest: Earth-Science Education Resource Directory and Careers in the Geosciences. .
• American Plastics Council. .
• American Water Works Association (AWWA). .
• Blue Sky Associates. Science Bag videotapes and other science materials. .
• Boston Museum of Science. .
• Coal Education. .
• Creative Teaching Press, Inc. .
• D.J. Minerals, Inc. .
• Delta Education, Inc. .
• Dino Russ's Lair. .
• Earth and Moon Viewer. .
• Edmund Scientific. .
• Educational Innovations, Inc. .
• Education Resources Information Center/Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Includes AskERIC, an Internet-based question-and-answer service. .
• Educators Progress Service, Inc. .
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) for Mathematics and Science Education. .
• Exploratorium. .
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). .
• FEMA for Kids. .
• Fisher Science Education. .
• Geological Society of America (GSA). .
• Geology by Light Plane. Library of aerial photos taken from a small plane, primarily in the 1960's in the Midwest (Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa) but also in the western U.S. .
• Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS). .
• How Volcanoes Work. .
• JLM Visuals. Slide sets, videotapes, photos, and CD-ROM's for astronomy, biology, geology, meteorology, national parks, and physical sciences. .
• Kentucky Geological Survey Earth science education page. .
• MadSci Network. Includes Ask-a-Scientist. .
• Mineral Information Institute, Inc. (MII). .
• Museum Institute for Teaching Science (MITS). .
• National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Publisher of National Science Education Standards. .
• National Academy Press (NAP). Publisher for the National Academies. .
• National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA). Main site. .
• NASA Spacelink. Education site. .
• National Energy Foundation (NEF). .
• National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. .
• National Geographic Society. .
• National Mining Association (NMA). .
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). .
• National Ocean Sciences Education Teacher Resource Center, BRIDGE. .
• National Science Foundation (NSF). .
• National Science Resources Center. Operated by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution. .
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. .
• National Wildlife Foundation (NWF). .
• NEWTON (Argonne National Laboratory). Includes Ask-a-Scientist. .
• North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). .
• Northwest Mining Association. .  
• The Planetary Society. .
• Provider Pals. Hands-on cross-curricular activities to promote greater understanding of the resource provider (rancher, farmer, logger, forester, miner, fisherman) and resource management techniques. .
• Resources for Earth Science and Geography Instruction. .
• Rock Detective Inc. .
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA). .
• Science Service. Publisher of Science News and sponsor of Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). .
• Seismological Society of America (SSA). .
• SME Foundation for Public Information and Education, Inc. .
• Smithsonian Institution. .
• Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). .
• Soil and Water Conservation Society. .
• Southeastern Michigan Math-Science Learning Coalition. .
• Space Day. .
• Stanford Solar Center. .
• Steel Recycling Institute, Roscoe's Recycle Room. .
• Tasa Graphic Arts. Interactive Earth science CD-ROM's. .
• Tech Learning, Technology and Learning Network. .
• TerraServer. Database of aerial photos and maps of the U.S. .
• Think Quest. .
• Transformations: Science, Technology, and Society. Videotape series for middle school. Available from Karol Media. (See the Science and Technology section under "Our Videos, Audios, CDs, and Kits" link) .
• U.S. Department of Education. Main site. .
  • Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE). .
  • Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM). .
• U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE). Teachers and Students page. .
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA). Kids page. .
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (USEPA). .
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. .
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Huge Web site containing information relating to all aspects of geology, mapping, water, and biology. Main page. .
  • The Learning Web. Educational page. .
  • Ask USGS. Earth Science Information Center. .
  • Biological Resources Division. .
  • Careers in Earth Science. .
  • Earthshots. Satellite images from Eros Data Center showing environmental change such as effects of droughts, fires, and urbanization. Includes an analysis of the Muskingum surface coal mines in east-central Ohio. .
  • Fossils, Rocks, and Time. .
  • Land and People: Finding a Balance. .
  • List of General Interest Publications. .
• U.S. Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE, or OSM). .
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). .
• University of Michigan One Sky, Many Voices. Basic weather concepts. .
• Ward's Natural Science Establishment. .
• Women In Mining. .
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Dive and Discover Project. .
• World Wildlife Fund. .