http://www.hobbyspace.com
Dedicated to information, news, activities, and projects relating to space, rockets, fuel cells, etc. Contains hints for viewing satellites from telescopes, space science, space games, etc. The site is very comprehensive.
http://www.manufacturingiscool.com
Sponsored by Society of Manufacturing Engineers, this is a neat interactive site to find out more about careers in manufacturing engineering including information about Caterpillar and other leading companies.
http://robotstore.com
Robot kits, ideas, books, and encouragement for beginning robot builders.
http://www.jets.org
Junior Engineering Technical Society. Site is dedicated to high school juniors and seniors interested in engineering. Has self administered aptitude test for engineering. Design challenges, and summer classes.
http://www.k12science.org
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, schools, in long term systemic programs that emphasize hands on teacher training.
http://www.educatorscorner
Downloadable virtual engineering experiments. Site is for advanced high school engineering students. Site is actually aimed at college teachers.
http://www.asee.org/precollege
American Society for Engineering Education site provides free and low-cost publications to help incorporate engineering in the classroom. The site also provides resources for students including a database for engineering enrichment programs.
http://www.engapplets.vt.edu
Java applets for engineering/physics topics. Applets do calculations on advanced engineering/physics topics.
http://www.iteawww.org
International Technology Education Association, a professional organization for K-12 technology educators. The largest professional education association and clearinghouse devoted to technical education. Its goal is to advance the technical capability of teachers and students.
http://www.science-of-speed.com
A site that guides you through all the steps of designing and testing CO2 race cars.
http://www.pitsco.com
Hands on science and technology supplies. Instructional materials for middle school teachers regarding mechanisms and machines. Sell LEGO educational products. Modular based technology curriculum and work stations.
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at University of Illinois. Serves as a model- builder for innovative, standards-based technology intensive mathematics and science instruction at k-16 levels.
http://www.iste.org
International Society for Technology in Education. A professional society providing information, networking opportunities, and guidance to k-12 technology teachers.
http://www.machinedesign.com
On-line professional/trade journal devoted to mechanical design and manufacturing. A good look at the field of applied engineering for teachers and students. Best suited to older students.
http://www.engineeringedu.com/petimes.htm
The Junior Engineering Technical Society and the Engineering Education Service Center produces a monthly e-newsletter that features different engineering disciplines, science fair project ideas, backyard imagineering, classroom activities, scholarship opportunities, information resources, etc.
http://www.goknow.com/Products/Software.php
This site provides downloadable education applications for the PalmOS handheld computer. You can also find helpful resources to write a grant to purchase technology for your classroom. A sample grant can also be found here.
http://www.pathwaystotechnology.org
This is an NSF-funded site from WGBH-TV and the American Association of Community Colleges for high school students. It explores career options with technology, and features more than two hours of streaming video.
http://www.hightechscience.org/funfacts.htm
This is from the High-Tech Productions.com Science & Technology Center and provides teachers fun facts to share with students.