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Recommended Math Web sites

• Ask Dr. Math: A question and answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers. A search engine makes information available by grade level and topic. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are listed by subject and grade, as well. Students can submit questions to Dr. Math by using a web form or by sending e-mail. Answers are sent back by e-mail. Links to other sites with challenging problems are also available.
  
• Ask Dr. Math's Elementary Problem of the Week.
• Ask Dr. Math's Middle School Problem of the Week.
• Ask Dr. Math's Geometry Problem of the Week.
• Ask Dr. Math's Geometry Project of the Month.
  
• Collections of K-12 Math Problems & Puzzles. From Swarthmore College.
• Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Lists some of the countless achievements of women in the field of mathematics. In addition, the site includes biographies and photographs of most of the women mathematicians listed.
• The MegaMath Project: Brings important mathematical concepts to elementary school classrooms where students and teachers can think about them together.
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles: Games and Puzzles.
• The Math League: "Build[s] student interest and confidence in mathematics while solve worthwhile problems."
• The Exploratorium: Has over 500 interactive virtual math and science exhibits. In addition, professional development programs focused on teaching and learning are offered for teachers of grades K-12.
• Kids Corner©: This Web site, produced by the Lawrence Hall of Science of the University of California, includes math, science and technology information games.
• The National Women's History Project: Offers links to math, aviation and science history sites. This is a long list. Prepare to scroll down.
• The Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for teachers and students in High School (grades 9-12). Subjects include the following: astronomy, agriculture, biology, chemistry, computers, earth & environmental science, engineering, health and medicine, mathematics, meteorology and physics.

Recommended Science Web sites

• Kid's Space: Space information for kids.
• NASA's learning center for young astronomers.
• 4000 Years of Women in Science.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• The Discovery Channel Online.
• The Exploratorium has over 500 interactive virtual math and science exhibits. In addition, professional development programs focused on teaching and learning are offered for teachers of grades K-12.
• The Franklin Institute Science Museum Web site includes a wide variety of science activities involving everything from wooly mammoths to space exploration to microbes to undersea exploration to a virtual trip through the heart muscle.
• The Houston Museum Of Natural Science Virtual Tour.
• Kids Corner©: Produced by the Lawrence Hall of Science of the University of California. It includes math, science and technology information games.
• The National Women's History Project offers links to math, aviation and science history sites.
• The Science Museum of Minnesota provides online projects and virtual exhibits.
• The Boston Museum of Science has a number of online activities and exhibits.
• The Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for teachers and students in High School (grades 9-12). Subjects include: Astronomy, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Earth & Environmental Science, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Mathematics, Meteorology and Physics.

Recommended Technology Web sites

• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• Girl Tech is a company that offers software, books and toys geared toward girls and technology. Also includes links for parents.
• Kids Corner©: Produced by the Lawrence Hall of Science of the University of California. It includes math, science and technology information games.
• The Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for teachers and students in High School (grades 9-12). Subjects include: Astronomy, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Earth & Environmental Science, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Mathematics, Meteorology and Physics.
• The Computer Clubhouse is an after-school learning environment where young people explore their own interests and become confident learners through the use of technology." Sections include: Member Web Pages, Clubhouse in Action and Cyber Arts at the Clubhouse.
• The Boston Museum of Science now includes the former Boston Computer Museum. Look for interactive exhibits, computer history resources and downloadable educational materials. Their banner proclaims that kids will "learn about computers and have fun at the same time!"
• This site offers a look at the history of computers and the Internet. The following sections will be of most interest to girls: Timelines, Exhibits, Collections and Research.
• Girl Tech: A company that offers software, books and toys geared towards girls and technology. This is their sports section.