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Resources for teaching science:

Teacher resources recommended by the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association)
Teacher resources recommended by the NSF (National Science Foundation)
Resources for teaching Earth and Life Science from the American Geological Institute
Resources for teaching Earth and Life Science from the US Geological Survey: K-6 and 7-12
Educational resources from NASA
Resources and classroom science project ideas from PBS
Innovative, hands-on biology, chemistry, and physics lessons from the Illinois Institute of Technology SMILE program
Internet-based science learning activites for teachers and students from sciencenetlinks.com
Environmental education programs and resources from Virginia Naturally
Information and project ideas about weather and climate from the University of Illinois
Information and exercises about trees and forests for middle school students developed by VA Tech students
Resources for teaching with a school garden from kidsgardening.org
Ideas from other teachers for hands-on classroom science activities from proteacher.com

Resources for teaching math:

Tips for teachers from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (access more resources and lesson ideas with NCTM membership)
Resources and classroom math project ideas from PBS
Ideas for projects and innovative ways to teach math from other math teachers from Drexel University's mathforum.com
Daily math lesson plans relating math to the real world from the New York Times
Innovative, hands-on math lessons from the Illinois Institute of Technology SMILE program
Also check the science teacher resources for innovative ways to teach math through science!

Professional Associations

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

National Science Foundation (NSF)
Article: 5 Myths About Girls and Science

Virginia Education Association (VEA)

Virginia SOLs

From the VA Dept of Education: "Standards of Learning Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools"
Math SOLs
Science SOLs

And check out the Grants page for grant opportunities and resources!