National Science Resources Center
http://www.nsrconline.org/index.html

The National Science Resources Center (NSRC) was formed by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Academies in 1985. The NSRC’s mission is “to improve the learning and teaching of science in school districts in the United States and throughout the world.” On this website, visitors can learn about the Center’s outreach efforts, instructional materials, international programs, and student & parent resources. Along the top of the homepage, visitors can look through sections that include Professional Development, Partnerships & Networks, and Curriculum Resources. Educators shouldn’t miss this last section, as it includes a wide range of materials, including lesson plans, pedagogical suggestions, and so on. School leaders will want to look over the Building Awareness area as it features quality research reports on improving science education from kindergarten through college. This has been added to Research Resources Subject Tracer™ Information Blog. From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2012. http://scout.wisc.edu/