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K12IMC.org covers a wide range of interests and topics for the K-12 educational community. Here's some examples of our range of resources.

K12IMC.org covers a wide range of interests and topics. The rotating image in the lobby shows some of the 100's of topics in the K-12 Instructional Media Center.

kids looking thru binoculars in a Florida nature preserve Explore the many virtual field trips available on the Internet.

Original image from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Educational Opportunities at St. Marks Refuge

an erupting volcano at night spewing orange lava into the air Volcanoes have captured the imagination of students for generations. You can find images on the Internet to introduce almost any topic, including Earth Sciences and Geography. Go places you could not go to in real life.

Original image from Case Western Reserve University - Planetary Geology

teacher and students in a classroom Keeping your lesson plans relevant and engaging -- while meeting state & federal standards -- can be a challenge. Getting support from other teachers can help.

Original image from NASA's TopHat Experiment - A Classroom in St. Paul Minnesota

older gentleman smoking a pipe Get help from the experts on a wide variety of subjects. Find a mentor for yourself or your students.

Original image from a 1939 Social Security Administration poster

Sally Ride on board the Space Shuttle Use pictures and eyewitness accounts to make history come alive.

Original image from Eleanor Van Gelder School - Women's History Month

a classroom with students, a teacher and a poster saying 'who eats insects?' The Internet offers sites on everything from insects to marine life.

Original image from U.S. Department of Agriculture - Sidney, Montana Annual Events

a group of girls writing on a white board Role models are an excellent way to keep girls interested in school.

Original image from Bonneville Power Administration - Education Photo Gallery

young boy sitting in wheelchair with a lapboard desk Not all students are the same. Reach out to your special students.

Original image from Utah Library for the Blind and Disabled - Student Services

four students singing as part of a school play Instruction includes the arts as well as science! Learn how to integrate the new media tools, and find sources of funding and support within your community.

Original image from Philadelphia Department of Recreation - Theatre Camp

boys looking at homebrew robot Science & technology instruction gains more importance every year. Find the resources you need to keep your classroom up-to-date. Explore links between science and literature.

Original image from NASA - NASA Education Offices Overview

smiling family sitting in the sand at the beach Getting parents involved can make a huge difference in the outcome of your students. There are a multitude of resources available to help you.

Original image from Centers for Disease Control - Cross Cultural Communication

man sitting in front of a computer console from the 1950's with lots of switches and indicators You don't need to be a rocket scientist to use the Internet. Check out our extensive Internet resources area and collaboration ideas.

Original image from Lawrence Livermore Labs - Timeline 1950's

girl looking at laptop computer on her school desk Many resources are available for students, from "safe" search sites to publishing opportunities to The Yuckiest Site on the Internet.

Original image from Kentucky Department of Education - School District Web Sites

four students standing with a model roller coaster that uses marbles Sometimes the hands on approach is best. Learn how to integrate subjects like physics & math, patterns & art, and art & nature.

Original image from Andria Erzberger's Amusement Park Physics

Mary Arpante Sunbeam, storyteller and Cherokee of the Appalachians, educating children about traditional tribal value and teachings Check out the rich historical resources now available. Historical quests let you see history thru the eyes of those who made it.

Original image from Library of Congress' Local Legacies - Cherokee Native American Culture

Astronaut attached to the Space Shuttle's robotic arm NASA has many educational resources on the Internet. Send your students on their own adventure on the net.

Original image from Science @ NASA - Far-out Housekeeping on the International Space Station

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