Resources for Parents and Teachers

Thank you for visiting the GSI webpage for parents and teachers. We are excited that you want to encourage your students to explore science and possibly even pursue science-based careers.

Many parents and teachers want to do a better job encouraging their students in science, but do not know where to begin. This webpage will provide you with a number of resources to help you encourage students in science.

How Stuff Works
A fun, interactive website about science, math, and technology. Webpages consist of a feature story, autopsy (where you can look inside objects such as a toaster or Playstation 3 controller), puzzles, games, WebQuests (online scavenger hunts), profiles of extraordinary people, and much more!

Great Science Books and Experiments to Try at Home

Part of the GSI website, this page lists a variety of experiments that can be done at home. There is also a list of interesting science books.

Teachers, please come back soon! After each program, we will be posting our lesson plans.

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