Resources

 

By providing education, outreach, and technical assistance, the Canaan Valley Institute helps communities gain the tools and skills necessary to develop lasting solutions.

The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club brings the wonders of the universe to the public. 

Advances in technology and connectivity allow our Wheeling Challenger Learning Center to offer new programs that bring Challenger missions into your classroom. 

Choose from a variety of specially-selected programs that offer the best in fun and education at the Clay Center.

The NASA IV& V Educator Resource Center, ERC, provides in-service, pre-service, and informal educators with an easily accessible source of materials that reflect NASA’s current research and technology.

Journey North is a free, Internet-based program that explores the interrelated aspects of seasonal change.

The Learning Center is NSTA's e-professional development (PD) portal to help you address your classroom needs and busy schedule.

Educational programs offered by The Mountain Institute (TMI) to WV schools provide hands-on outdoor learning opportunities that stimulate students’ curiosity, understanding, and retention.

The National Framework for Energy Efficiency, NFEE, prompts business, government, and the education community at all levels to join together to establish programs which support ongoing and comprehensive energy education programming in the nation’s schools and communities.

With the help of volunteers and park partners, the National Parks Service safeguard these nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year.

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school.

Science with Inquiry Modules and Problem-based Learning Experiences (SIMPLE) program is a hands-on, problem-based, and inquiry learning professional development for elementary teachers and teachers of special education. 

The SMART Center in Wheeling provides science investigation opportunities for students and teachers. 

Thinkfinity provides quick and easy access to the highest-quality teaching and learning materials.  Verizon Thinkfinity offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by their conten partners– the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are aligned with state standards.

The West Virginia Environmental Education Association (WVEEA) is a network of EE professionals who collaborate to strengthen the environmental community in West Virginia.

The West Virginia Geologic Survey provides materialswhich were developed by the Survey's RockCamp Teacher Education Program which operated from 1992 to 2009.  Much of the material was developed for teaching purposes.

The West Virginia Science Teachers Association, WVSTA, is a statewide organization that has provided for or supported many of the professional development needs of teachers of science in West Virginia for 20 years.

West Virginia State Parks and Forests promote conservation by preserving and protecting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic, scientific, cultural, archaeological, or historical significance and to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of this state and its visitors.

The West Virginia Department of Education and the National Youth Science Foundation are launching the West Virginia Youth Science Camp (WVYSC) in an effort to promote the study of science statewide.

 

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