Science-Related Agencies and Organizations in Ohio

• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (Dayton). 
• Brukner Nature Center (Troy). 
• Cincinnati Museum Center. 
• Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 
• Cleveland Geological Sociey.
• 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). 
• Great Lakes Science Center (Cleveland). 
• Holden Arboretum (Kirtland). 
• INFOhio. The information network for Ohio schools.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland). 
• National Inventors Hall of Fame—Camp Invention (Akron). 
• Ohio Academy of Science: 
  • Heartland Science Project. 
  • Ohio Journal of Science Digital Archives. 
• Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Assoctiation (OAIMA) Teachers Corner. 
• Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) Kids Site. 
• Ohio Energy Project. 
• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). 
• Ohio Math Works. 
• Ohio Mathematics and Science Coalition. 
• Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP). 
• Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). 
• Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics, Science and Reading. 
• Ohio Rocks! A multimedia project for students in grades 3–5.
• The Ohio Sea Grant College Program. 
• Ohio STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Learning Network. 
• Science and Mathematics Network of Central Ohio. 
• Terrific Science and Terrific Science Press (Center for Chemical Education, Miami University). 
• Toledo Zoo. 
• Wilderness Center (Wilmot). 
• The Wilds (Cumberland). 

Additional Sources of Science-Related Information

• Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia). 
• 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). Explore the GeoScience Education link. 
• American Plastics Council. 
• American Water Works Association (AWWA). 
• BioKIDS. University of Michigan; science inquiry for 5th graders, focusing on biodiversity. 
• Boston Museum of Science. 
• The Bridge: Ocean Education Teacher Resource Center. 
• Coal Education. Kentucky Coal and Energy Education Project.
• Coalition for Science After School. 
• Earth and Moon Viewer. 
• Earth Learning Idea. Innovative, Earth-related teaching ideas, updated biweekly and available for free download.
• EarthSky. A clear voice for science.
• Education Resources Information Center/Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Includes AskERIC, an Internet-based question-and-answer service. 
• Energy4Me. Energy education Web site administered by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
• Exploratorium. 
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 
  • FEMA for Kids. 
• Geological Society of America (GSA). 
• Geology by Lightplane. Library of aerial photos taken from a small plane, primarily in the 1960s in the Midwest (Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa) but also in the western United States. 
• Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS). 
• How Volcanoes Work. 
• JASON Science. The JASON Project connects students with scientists and researchers in real- and near-real time, virtually and physically, to provide mentored, authentic and enriching science learning experiences. Check out Operation: Tectonic Fury for a great geology curriculum.
• Kentucky Geological Survey Earth science education page. 
• Library of Congress Teachers page. 
• MadSci Network. Includes Ask-a-Scientist. 
• Mineral Information Institute, Inc. (MII). 
• MSR Maps. Free online depository of public domain aerial imagery and topographic maps from the USGS.
• Museum Institute for Teaching Science (MITS). 
• National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Publisher of National Science Education Standards. 
• The National Academies Press (NAP). Publisher for the National Academies. 
• National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA).
  • NASA Education. Includes numerous links for both teachers and students.
  • NASA Geology.
  • NASA Science.
• National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). Includes teaching resources, publications, and more. 
• National Energy Foundation (NEF). 
• National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. 
• National Geographic Society. 
• National Mining Association (NMA). 
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 
• 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 and resource management techniques. 
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Various links to science-related videos, interactive media, and kids and teachers pages.
• Reach Out! Michigan. Resources for teachers.
• Resources for Earth Sciences and Geography Instruction. 
• Rock Detective Geoscience Education. "Become a rock detective" K–12 geology education program.
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA). 
• Science News for Kids. 
• Seismological Society of America (SSA). 
• Smithsonian Institution. 
  • The Dynamic Earth. 
  • Smithsonian Science Archive: Geology. 
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. 
• Society for Science & the Public. 
• Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). 
• Soil and Water Conservation Society. 
• Stanford SOLAR Center. 
• Steel Recycling Institute. Includes Roscoe's Recycle Room.
• Think Quest. 
• U.S. Department of Education:
  • Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE). 
  • Gateway to 21st Century Skills and GEM. 
• U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE). Teachers and Students page. 
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA). Energy education resources. 
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)—Energy Kids. 
• 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 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. 
  • Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS). 
  • Fossils, Rocks, and Time. 
  • Land and People: Finding a Balance. 
  • List of General Interest Publications. 
  • What Do Maps Show? Teacher packet in PDF format.
• U.S. Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE, or OSM). 
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 
• Women In Mining. 
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—Dive and Discover Project. 
• World Wildlife Fund.