The Argonne National Laboratory, Division of Educational Programs offers the Newton BBS. The program started in November of 1991 as an educational resource and a place for K-12 science, math and computer teachers and their students to practice telecommunications, to contact research scientists, and to connect teachers. Students and teachers can submit a question about math, science or computers or search the archives of more than 15,000 previously answered questions. A question and answer is highlighted each week. The Teacher, Classroom and Curriculum Support section offers web pages by teachers for teachers. Teachers who would like to post something of general interest or for classroom use can email it in text format and Newton BBS will develop the web page and post it. Scientists interested in volunteering to answer questions can mail in their biographies.
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