A site describing why webquests are useful in the classroom. Along with webquests, it also includes information on cooperative learning, technology in the classroom, and authentic assessments to teach.

This site gives an overview of how to design a webquest and why they are useful. The information is useful to know because it is step by step and shows how a well-planned webquest can enhance learning.  Links to pre-existing webquests are found here as well.

A website about how to create an individual webquest along with examples on the page. This site also includes links to other pages but as a teacher I would most likely use the adapting and creating section as I gained more experience.

A website on how to adapt and enhance webquests for the individual classroom. Useful to know because teaching is not always about reinventing an idea, but rather adapting it for a specific situation.

A website with a list of different activities involving webquests. I find it helpful because as a teacher, I will not necessarily have the time or resources to create a unique webquest lesson plan. I may have to adapt what is already in place for my class but use the main ideas as a foundation.

A website full of lesson plans and ideas for later elementary students. Another portion of the site leads to other grade levels for different information. Useful for different experiments and sorted by science subject, ex. chemistry, physics, biology.

A website containing various science experiments for students grade k-6. Most are interactive and offer hands-on activities for the students. 

A website of links for elementary science teachers. I chose to include the site because it has far more websites than I could individually go through and bookmark but the sites could still prove useful for other teachers.

A useful website with information for all grades and science activities. Useful for both the classroom and individual science projects.

A website containing links to different science websites for students. Allows the students a chance to experiment in ways online that would be impossible in the classroom.

An excellent site for teaching science to any elementary grade. A free site but requires signup to utilize all the features. 

The National Science Foundation website detailing different sources of information for future STEM teachers. The site includes awards, scholarships, and information for teachers who want to use technology and science in their classroom.

An article from the Washington Post discussing how to prepare teachers for the challenges of STEM. I feel the article touched on the importance of the teachers' preparation along with the need to help future students.

An older article discussing the allocation of funds to further STEM in Indiana schools. I chose the article because it highlights what teachers will need to learn and will hopefully lead the way for more funding in STEM education.

The Children's Museum site allowing teachers the opportunity to prepare and use the museum for teaching. The site allows students and teachers the benefits of the museum and learning from others.

The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program provides primary source-based staff development to teachers across the country. I included the site because it is both a government ran website and allows teachers the opportunity to expand what they know with their own decisions.