Grades K-1

The lists below include resources for teachers and students.

Resources for Teachers

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
  This Web site contains information about drug abuse and a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.
• NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
  drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228)
  Order our materials free of charge in English or Spanish.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
  store.samhsa.gov/home, 1-800-729-6686
  NCADI is operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Many free publications are available here.
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
  www.enc.org
  This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning.
• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  www.nsta.org, 703-243-7100
  Provides resources and information for science teachers.
• The Brain Exchange Electronic Mentorship Network (BEEMNET)
  www.beemnet.com
  BEEMNET is a research-oriented, educational organization that connects elementary school children and their teachers with research neuroscientists.

Resources for Students

• Want to be a Scientist?
  www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/scientists/scientistsframe2.htm
  This site describes careers of scientists and presents an opportunity to email
  scientists and ask them questions.
• Lehn, B. What is A Scientist? Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1999.
  This book explains what it is to be a scientist by including pictures of children as scientists in the classroom doing scientific experiments and having a great time.
• Sabin, F. Louis Pasteur: Young Scientist. Memphis, TN: Troll Communications, 1983.
  This book focuses on the life of the famous scientist Louis Pasteur. It is informative and easy to read.
• Brandt, K. Marie Curie: Brave Scientist. Memphis, TN: Troll Communications, 2002.
  This book focuses on the life of the famous scientist Marie Curie. It is part of the Easy Biographies series.
• Purwin, P. Grampa’s a Scientist. Los Angeles, CA: Collage Storybook Press, 1999.
  This is a story about a visit from a grandfather to his twin grandchildren and their magical, scientific adventure.
• Trumbauer, L. Everyone is a Scientist. Mankato, MN: Pebble Books, 2000. This is an elementary book that shows how anyone, even the youngest of children, can be a scientist.