This site is supported by the National Science Foundation and offers a learning environment for students to examine real world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies.

Teachers may create original projects, copy and use existing projects, and access management tools for student assessment and feedback. WISE uses a Web browser and special software through "evidence" Web pages that provide content needed by students to fully explore given topics.

One example is included in a project called "Cycles of Malaria" where students learn about the biology of the disease, where it is found, how it is prevented and how it is spread. Students then compare three strategies for controlling the spread of malaria.

Teachers report that improved class interaction and student motivation when the WISE program was used.