Incorporating the World Wide Web in the Science Classroom.

This essay describes a variety of science resources on the World Wide Web that can be used to enhance the science classroom. The World Wide Web provides students and teachers with access to current scientific data and resources including databases, satellite data, museums, online libraries, research institutions, and other science classrooms all over the world. The World Wide Web is a technology tool that facilitates the learning process. The curricular resources on the World Wide Web have the potential for transforming the science classroom into a more active learning environment that engages students in "doing science" with current scientific data.