WMS Science Teachers

The assessment items on this website are the result of more than a decade of research and development by Project 2061, a long-term science education reform initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Here you will find free access to more than 600 items. The items:Are appropriate for middle and early high school students.Test student understanding in the earth, life, physical sciences, and the nature of science.Test for common misconceptions as well as correct ideas.

Thanks for sharing this John. Project 2061 has made important strides over the past 15 years. Good to see they offer some items for teachers to use in assessments.

Monet had his lenses removed due to cataracts late in life, and therefore could see in UV

nice infographic about lytro light field camera. 

cool video on the secret life of plankton

Many science educators advocate conceptual or qualitative physics, the notion that physics is best taught not by mathematical formulae, but rather through experiments, labs, demonstrations, and visualizations which help students understand physical phenomena conceptually. Consistent with the Physics First curricular movement, this perspective maintains that a deep, fundamental understanding of physics provides a solid basis for future science learning.

Great archive of simulations for optics, waves & oscillations

excellent tumblr blog with pictures of real scientists. 

cool interactive diagram of structure of pterosaur

funny video for introducing macromolecules