In an increasingly complex world, all students need to be scientifically literate. While some students may go on to pursue advanced careers in the sciences, basic scientific literacy is critical for all students.

This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.

Learn what science is and what scientists do. Scientists are named for what they study; discover some of the more common branches of science.

Bioarchaeologists study human remains found at archaeological sites in order to understand how humans lived in the past. This resource provides a list of universities, and links to their websites, that offer graduate courses in this...

Activities in this comprehensive interactive tutorial will help you explore various public health careers. In addition, you will learn about why ethical guidelines are necessary in epidemiological research; emerging and past public...

Provides general information on minerals as well as discussing some of their practical uses, such as fire works and makeup. It also has some interesting activities and games for teachers to use to make learning about minerals more...

Search hundreds of thousands of jobs ? across the nation or in your own neighborhood. Explore the Career Builder Database to search jobs by keyword, job category, company, or industry.

An extensive general discussion of all the changes that have occurred within the culture of women in the workplace and the home and the increasing number of women academics and users of the internet.

Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.

In this online adventure game, become part of a team of experts investigating an infectious disease outbreak. Learn about the science of infectious disease and the medical careers of real scientists such as an epidemiologist,...

This site features participants in the National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Young scholars and Teachers program to show how they are learning science by doing it. The videos provide ideas for teachers to...

This Grantsnet website is "Your one-stop resource to find funds for training in the sciences and undergraduate science education." It has a search capability to hook you up with the grant that fits your needs.

The SAT Writing and Language Test asks you to edit and revise passages written by an anonymous author. You will encounter a variety of passages from four content areas: Careers, History/Social Studies, Science, and Humanities. Each...

A 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, created this character file (CF) as part of a Learning expedition on local scientists. As part of the expedition, students surveyed all of the fields that are considered the hard...