Advances in science and technology are occurring at a startling rate. Information is the ultimate commodity. Those who have access to information and who can put their hand on it when they need it will wield increasing power in our society. The Internet assures that information is available, but increasingly hard to locate. Teachers need new ways of teaching, students, new ways of learning. Both need new tools for finding information.

ScienceMaster has created a starting point for your exploration of the Internet. You will find the tools you need here. So come and explore, learn, and most of all, have fun.

Hundreds of free education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government are now easier to find. Jump to the Federal Resources for Educational Excellence page.

• The Cornell Department of Education maintains the Math and Science Gateway. This Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful.

• ERIC is .... the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a federally funded national information system that provides a variety of services and products on a broad range of education-related issues.