Useful Links
Science Related Organizations
- Science and Technology for Canadians
Science.gc.ca is dedicated to helping you find valuable science and technology resources from the Government of Canada. With all its resources hand-picked and individually evaluated, Science.gc.ca is the one-stop portal for trusted, Canadian science and technology information. - Ontario Council for Technology Education
Promoting a consistent, accountable and sustainable technological education for all students. - Ontario Science Centre
To delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology - National Science Teachers’ Association
The largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. - Science Teachers’ Association of Manitoba
To promote and support the development of science education for teachers and students of Manitoba. - SCCAO – Science Coordinators and Consultants Association of Ontario
Assisting teachers and school boards to implement quality science programs. - Let’s Talk Science
We exist to motivate and empower young Canadians through Science education. - Nova – TV Show on PBS
PBS provides quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. - Quirks and Quarks Radio Program
For a quarter of a century Quirks & Quarks has brought its listeners to the cutting edge of scientific inquiry. - Pathways to School Improvement
Pathways synthesizes research, policy, and best practices on issues critical to educators engaged in school improvement. - National Middle Schools Association
NMSA is the only national education association dedicated exclusively to the growth of middle level education. - ASCD
An international, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that represents 160,000 educators from more than 135 countries and 66 affiliates. - Queen’s University Science
Dedicated to helping science teachers by providing some science teaching resources. - Ontario Society for Environmental Education
An association for educators dedicated to the promotion and improvement of environmental education - Ontario Association of Geography and Environmental Educators
- Ontario Ecoschools / Climate Change Group
Ontario EcoSchools includes both climate change education materials and guides to help school boards “green” their facilities and operations practices. - Edulinks – OECA-TV Ontario web site designed by teachers for teachers
Designed by teachers for teachers. Linking educators with engaging and relevant internet-based resources. - Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the encouragement of science in students within the Niagara Region. - Youth Science Foundation
Promotion of innovation and celebration of excellence in science and technology among our nation’s youth. - Sci-Tech Ontario
Support and celebrate participation and excellence in science, technology, and innovation by elementary and secondary school students. - Farm Issues – FarmIssues.com is a gateway to information on the web about farming and food.
- lEEE, which is a non-profit organization geared to increasing awareness of engineering amongst science, math and guidance teachers.
- World Vision Canada
Download the free, classroom-ready “Online Resources” including lesson plans, black line masters, and assessment tools. Additional resources are available at a minimal cost.
Space Related Sites
- Canadian Space Agency
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Nasa Spacelink
- The Nine Planets – A multimedia tour of the Solar System
A very cool essay - Profiles of Women at NASA
- Virtual Solar System – National Geographic’s View of the Universe
- Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
- Astronomy and the Haliburton Forest Wildlife Reserve
- Astronomical Picture of the Day
Course Profiles
- Curriculum Services Canada
OCC evaluates learning resources, encourages the development of new resources, and provides support services. We work with senior educators and curriculum advisors to develop evaluation standards that accurately reflect Ontario’s ever-evolving curriculum policies and education goals.
Inter-Science
- Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10:
Science, 1999 will be implemented in Ontario secondary schools starting in September 1999 for students in Grade 9 and in September 2000 for students in Grade 10. This document replaces the sections in The Common Curriculum: Policies and Outcomes, Grades 1–9, 1995 that relate to science in Grade 9, and to the parts of the following curriculum guidelines that relate to Grade 10.
Elementary Focused Sites
- Yahooligans for kids
The newest web guide for kids - The Electronic Zoo
- The Canadian Kids Homepage
It is meant as a jumping in point for teachers and students, and parents and children exploring the Web together. - Tele Garden
- Green Street
The Program links schools in Canada to reputable Environmental Education organizations across the country. - Ontario Parks
Have fun while you explore the site and learn about environmental protection, plants and wildlife and Ontario’s magnificent provincial parks. - Kids Corner
Plug in to get the facts on saving electricity and our environment, along with cool tips, puzzles, games and trivia galore. A web site by the Ontario Power Authority.
Senior Science
- Grades 11 and 12 Curriculum
Information from the Ontario Ministry of Education - Insectopedia
Learn about insects. - The Heart, An Online Exploration
From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. - National Geophysical Data Centre
NGDC provides scientific stewardship, products and services for geophysical data describing the solid earth, marine, and solar-terrestrial environment, as well as earth observations from space. - Wildlife Education
Raising awareness of the impacts of human activities on the environment, promoting the sustainable use of our natural resources, conducting and sponsoring research relating to wildlife and the environment , and recommending legislative changes to protect wildlife and its habitat. - Electric Motor Website
This website offers a “guided tour” of the project, complete with construction tips, organizational information, useful InterNet links, downloadable instructions properly formatted for printing, and a limited Email support option. - Atomic Energy Canada Limited
AECL is a global nuclear technology and engineering company that designs and develops the CANDU® nuclear power reactor. - ENature.com
Field Guides, Park Finder, Hints and Tips - Earthguide
An interactive and easy-to-use educational resource about Earth, oceans and the environment. - Astronomy and the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
Haliburton Forest specializes in outdoor education seminars and workshops. - Food Safety Network
Museum Related Sites
- Exploratorium in San Francisco
The museum of science, art and human perception. One of the most visited museum Web sites in the world. - Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.
Providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage, and promoting innovation, research and discovery in science. - Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
- The Museum of Paleontology