It is now virtually impossible to give a complete list of links that are useful in the pursuit of chemistry.  Below I have given a very few that I use often and that will be helpful to my students. 

Since data drive the understanding of science, the Chemistry Webbook of the National Institute of Science and Technology is a must-go-to-site.  It contains a vast amount of physical and chemical data in a variety of very helpful and interesting formats.

In the same spirit, data on elements is easily obtained from Martindale's "Virtual Chemistry Center."   Not only will you be able to find information from the interactive periodic table, but this site has links to virtually every other source of information about chemistry.

Quantum chemistry cannot be understood in an evening or from a single source.   There are several good sites to explore for other explanations of various concepts and terms.  I recommend the information that can be found at Stephen Lower's Primer for a good overall yet brief description.  You can also explore line spectra of gases, the observations that started much of the quantum perspective for atoms and molecules at the visual quantum mechanics page at Kansas State.

In the education arena, the Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of PostSecondary Education (FIPSE) has information about curricular improvement projects and funding guidelines.  FIPSE is a highly competitive program and not for the faint of heart.

Within science education, the National Science Foundation helps foster enhanced learning from a number of perspectives.  The Course and Curriculum Improvement Grants are particularly important avenues of funding.

In terms of actual projects underway, the University of Wisconsin at Madison is leading the way with their Establishing New Traditions:  Revitalizing the Chemistry Curriculum project.   Check out the many ideas and new directions.  This page also has links to other reform projects.

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