Astronomy:
The
Universe in the Classroom
This
quarterly electronic newsletter is created for educators
who want to help children of all ages learn more about
the wonders of the universe. Previous issues (all archived
on the site) include "The Face on Mars," "The
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence," and "What
if the Moon Didn't Exist?"
[The Astronomical Society of the Pacific;
Grades 4-12; free resource; off-site resource]
Skepticism:
CSICOP's
Library & Research Center
A
compilation of resources and materials available on a
comprehensive list of subjects commonly explored by skeptics.
[Young Skeptics Program; Grades 6-Adult;
free resource; on-site resource]
The
Skeptic's Dictionary: A Guide for the New Millennium
This
ultimate skeptic's reference guide contains over 400 entries
and provides definitions, arguments and essays on subjects
supernatural, occult, paranormal and pseudoscientific.
[Robert Todd Carroll; Grades 6-Adult; free
resource; off-site resource]
Skeptical
Inquirer Magazine
This
dynamic magazine, published by the Committee for the Scientific
Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, tells you what
the scientific community knows about claims of the paranormal,
as opposed to the sensationalism often presented by the
press, television, and movies. The magazine has been in
existence for two decades and has compiled a rich and
comprehensive set of articles and resources on topics
of interest to skeptics. An index can also be
accessed online.
[CSICOP; Grades 6-Adult; subscription fee;
on-site resource]
Evolution:
DNA
From the Beginning
This
multimedia primer is composed of 41 modules that cover
the following topics: Classical Genetics, Molecules of
Genetics, and Genetic Organization and Control.
[Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Grades
9-Adult; free resource; off-site resource]
The
Nature of Science:
Science and
Creationism
This
online book (the print edition can be purchased) considers
the science that supports the theory of evolution, focusing
on three categories of scientific evidence: evidence for
the origins of the universe, Earth, and life; evidence
for biological evolution; and evidence for human evolution.
[National Academy of Sciences; Grades K-Adult;
free resource; off-site resource]
