Timely ideas and information, with daily updates. Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. A section entitled this week's show provides a synopsis, student questions, and resources including books, and links to online articles and Internet sites.
Programs cover topics such as the science of headaches, the history of computers, and human mating.
The site contains pictures of the staff and a listing of mentor scientists who have volunteered to help answer questions for kids. The kids talk section contains an open forum for students, parents, and teachers to discuss particular science topics. Information is presented about a program that allows users to listen to news stories about smoking and the tobacco industry, then talk with friends and family about issues raised in the stories and a consumer's personal choices. Additional support is provided by Apple Computer, Inc. and Gateway 2000.