I can't even imagine creating curriculum without the assistance of internet resources. The internet offers some amazing sites that to get the wheels spinning, or if you're really lucky, maybe even some great lesson plans ready for action.
For folks interested in hands-on science instruction, I have found some valuable sources that have shaped my curriculum development.
Websites:
1. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is an excellent source of wildlife information and even offers some curriculum ideas, although most of the materials are for a younger audience.
2. 2007-2008 marks the International Polar Year. This website is an invaluable resource for climate change research and information.
3. The Exploratorium museum has developed a web page that has all sorts of interesting links. While teaching a Physical Science class, I was able to modify some really cool lesson plans regarding "Skateboard Science".
Online Community:
While teaching a unit on wildlife biology this year, I found a particularly helpful blog titled: The biology blog. This has been a great source that publishes current discoveries in animal and plant biology. A RSS feed option is available, and has provided an easy way to find 'grabbers' for the beginning of class. My students are currently working on adding a post on the adaptation of animals in Alaska.
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