Science
The Algae Home Page
An introduction to algae. From the Smithsonian Institution.
Alive on Everest!
NOVA Online. In the spring of 1997, veteran mountaineer David Breashears led a team of elite climbers to the top of Mt. Everest.
All About Dinosaurs
A comprehensive educational directory and homework helper that provides a wide variety of Dinosaur resources and pictures.
All Science Fair Projects
Free science fair projects, with full instructions and explanations.
Alphabetical List of Diseases and Disorders
Alphabetic List of Specific Diseases/Disorders.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
This page is the main page for the Commission's alternative fuel vehicle and high effficiency vehicle .
Amazing Robot Museum - Robots in Entertainment
This website shows famous robots that appeared in movies and on television from the 1920s to the 1990s.
The American Rattlesnake Museum
There you'll see photos of some of the snakes the museum's collection and some snake memorabilia.
American Rivers
Find out about the most endangered rivers for the year. Also includes campaign information about the Salmon River, dams, and links to river coalitions for each state.
American Scientist: 100 or so Books that shaped a Century of Science
A list of science books compiled by Philip and Phylis Morrison.
Amusement Park Physics
explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides.
Animated Engines
Animated pictures explain the inner workings of a variety of steam, stirling, and internal combustion engines.
Antimatter: The Mirror of the Universe
From CERN, everything you wanted to know about Antimatter, from History to Everyday use.
The Armchair Caver
Avoid the unpleasantness of actual caving with my armchair guides - clickable maps with photographs of the cave. Three caves are ready for you to explore.
Ask Dr. Universe
Dr. Universe has a whole university full of experts ready to tackle your question on any subject.
Atmospheric Optics
Rainbows, rays and shadows, and ice halos are all examples of atmospheric optics.
The Atoms Family
Introduction to atomic structure, energy, light, and electricity.
Bayer: Making Science Make Sense
A Bayer initiative supporting hands-on, inquiry-based science education and a nationwide campaign promoting science literacy.
Beginning Biochemistry
information source on biochemistry for high school biology students and educators,
Beyond 2000
What will the next thousand years hold in store for us? See what futurists are predicting and give predictions of your own.
Bill Nye, The Science Guy
From the PBS TV series; requires Macromedia Shockwave.
Biology
Lots of links to helpful biology sites from About.com.
The Biology Place
Designed for high school/college general biology courses. Topics: chemistry, cells, genetics, evolution, diversity, plants, animals, ecology.
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Body Quest
Nice anatomy site with pictures.
Bone Biology for Kids
All About Bones. How to build your bone strength. Bone diseases
BrainPop
Animated Science, Health, Technology, Math, Social Studies and English movies, comic strips, activity pages and school homework assistance.
"Bugs in the News"
A great microbiology site.
Build Volcano Models
Learn how to build your very own volcano.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Explore dinosaurs, fossils, bugs, human origins, and many other topics in their exhibits.
Cells Alive!
A visual tour of cells, bacteria, viruses and their interaction with one another.
Chem101
A fun yet informative site for learning chemistry.
Chem4Kids
For younger children, this site offers lots of help.
Chemistry Tutor Page
Help with your chemistry homework.
Climate Change
The US Environmental protection Agency website provides current facts and details about climate change and how it impacts life on earth.
Climate Change/Global Warming for Kids
The EPA pages introducing the concepts of climate and the greenhouse effect, with links showing how scientists investigate climate change and global warming.
The Cloud Boutique
A more detailed examination of basic cloud forms from the PSC Meteorology Program, with plenty of photographs and explanations.
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Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel
Learn about the history of coal and how it is mined.
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Cool Optical Illusions |
Cool Science for Curious Kids
Includes five interactive activities for kids. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius
USA Today weather provides a gradual scale as well as the formula to convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Dennis Kunkel's Microscopy
The Image Gallery contains hundreds of scientific, biological and medical images photographed.
Dinosaurs K-12
All kinds of information on dinosaurs.
Dino Directory
From The Natural History Musuem.
Dinosaur Illustrations
Lots of great pictures of dinosaurs.
Discovery Channel School
Links to lesson plans and TV programs in a variety of subjects, including science.
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Do Science! - Science tricks, experiments and activities |
Dolan DNA Learning Center
A wide variety of online DNA resources as well as information on many workshops, field trips, courses, and products.
Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff
Investigate interesting (hence the name) and unusual scientific topics. Includes 'Ask Dr. Bob' and 'Did You Know' sections.
Dr. E's Energy Lab: Solar Energy
Solar science projects and information on a solar energy home.
Ecological Regions of North America
For older students, The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico and the United States under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC).
Earthquakes
From the USGS, this website explains earthquakes in history, how they occur and happen, how to measure earthquakes, predicting them and more.
Earthquakes
All you want to know about earthquakes.
Earth Systems
Learn about the earth by reading short articles on plate tectonics, cycles, geologic time, adaptation and more.
EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal
A free online database that focuses on issues of sustainable development and the environment.
Edupic
free photos for educational use.
Einstein Light
Einstein's theory of special relativity in multimedia tutorial.
Electricity
Learn all about how electricity works, its history and other facts.
Electricity at a Glance
This website provides state profiles and statistics.
Energy Information Administration
Federal website about energy resources, including gas, natural gas, coal, electricity and nuclear energy; environment.
Erik's Chemistry
Chemistry help for high school students.
Eric's Treasure Trove of Chemistry
Lots of chemistry information for high school students.
Eric's Treasure Trove of Physics
More than you will ever need to know about physics.
Erosion
hands-on science experiment with soil erosion lead by science expert Steve Tomecek.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science from the Library of Congress
Fun facts from the Library of Congress.
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The Exploratorium
San Francisco's Hands On Exploratory Museum
Exploring Leonardo
This website is devoted to the scientist, inventor, and artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).
Extreme Science
The Ultimate Online Science Experience; natural science world records, earth science lessons, marine sciences, science & technology, weather, space sciences, etc.
Featured Creatures
Large collection of information sheets on insects, arachnids, and nematodes of importance to Florida residents, arranged by common name, scientific name.
FEMA: Wildfires
FEMA has a Web site dedicated to teaching kids what to do about building fires. Look for the fire extinguisher at the bottom of the page to visit that Web.
Field Trips for Kids
School field trips for kids featuring entertaining, educational and cultural programs.
Fizzics Fizzle
The page presents an interactive guide to Physics for elementary or junior high school/middle school students.?
Flood!
NOVA Online takes a look at the history of floods, the midwestern flood of 1993, the benefits of floods, and more.
Floods and Flood Plains
This website from the USGS explains how floods happen and how to limit damage.
The Franklin Institute
Take a virtual tour or find out about events, exhibits, and membership. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Franklin's Forecast
From the Franklin Science Institute in Philadelphia An Interactive Exhibit About Weather Forecasting Technologies.
Franklin's Kite
Probably the most famous experiment to do with lightning is that of Benjamin Franklin and his famous kite.
From Windmills to Whirligigs
From the Science Museum of Minnesota, looking for a unique science and art connection to wind, you will find it here.
FT Exploring
Basic science principles revealed in nature and human technology.
Funology.com
Funology.com -- the science of having fun! Funology.com is the premiere online destination for kids. We offer tons of fun, creative activities, and games.
FusEdWeb: Fusion Energy Educational Web Site
Leads to several excellent resources which teach about fusion.
General Chemistry Online
Resources for students and teachers of introductory college chemistry, including lecture guides, a question and answer board, a searchable glossary.
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Geologic Ages of Earth's History
A listing off all the geological time periods from the beginning to present.
Geological Time Machine
Presents a chart detailing the time eras back to the Phanerozoic Eon.
Geology Image Gallery
These pages contain images of geologic phenomena and are used to supplement introductory geology classes.
Get a Grip on Robotics
Understand how robots work and their potential abilities in the future.
Grand Canyon Geology
This website covers the geological layers of the Grand Canyon, how erosion works, and landforms of the Southwest.
Gray's Anatomy
Probably the most well-known and respected anatomy book in print. Now online.
The Ground Beneath
Plate tectonics theory. Drifting continents. Plates on the move.
Hands-On Activities
Try the Salt Volcano, Bubble Bomb or other hundreds of other hands-on activities from the Exploratorium.
The Heart Preview Gallery
Begin Your Tour of The Heart.
History of the Earth
The history of earth is quite amazing, and on our tour, I'll be focusing on how that all led to you and me.
How Electromagnets Work
Electromagnets are found in motors, tape decks, hard drives, VCRs and tons of other devices. Find out what makes an electromagnet.
How stuff works
HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations.
How Rocks are Formed
View these animations that will show you how the three different kinds of rocks are formed by clicking on different areas of this picture.
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Human Anatomy On-Line
Welcome to Human Anatomy On-line the place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body.
The Human Genome Project
Learn the basics about the Human Genome Project --what it is; its progress, history, and goals; what issues are associated with genome research
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I Can Do That !
Let Gene, Polly, and more characters take you on a tour of DNA, RNA, proteins, cells, and cloning. Lots of fun! Now with pages for parents and teachers.
Images of Insects
Entomology and Bugs Photos with pictures of mosquitos, ticks, beetles, butterflies, moths, roaches, ticks.
Infrared Zoo
Uses infrared photography to show the differences between warm and cold blooded animals.
Intellicast
Detailed weather and forecast information around the globe. Features include surface maps, charts, satellite imagery, and recreational outlooks.
Interactive Weather Information Network
Interactive Weather Information Network - Live Weather Warnings, Watches, Forecasts And Images.
International Nuclear Safety Center
Focused on improving nuclear power reactor safety worldwide.
Internet History of Science Sourcebook
Links to documents and Web resources pertaining to the history of science including original texts from great scientific thinkers.
Introduction to Meteorology
This is the best source of meteorology information for beginners.
An Introduction to the Microscope
An Introduction to Microscopy. The light microscope is an instrument that is available to almost everyone.
It's Elemental: The Periodic Table
Interactive periodic table. Including melting point, density, element history and crustal and oceanic abundance.
Just What is Magnetism?
Learn all about magnets and magnetic fields.
Kaboom!
Check out the Anatomy of a Firework, the chemical makeup of pyrotechnic display and other fireworks facts.
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Lightning
This website clearly explains how lightning happens and has lots of pictures.
The Mad Scientist Network
Ask-A-Scientist, fun educational activities, and information resources - from Washington Univ.-St. Louis.
Making a Weather Station
Tips about making a weather station and an overview of wind, moisture, temperature, air pressure, and hurricane conditions.
Marly Cain's Microscopy for Kids
Marly shows you how to use your microscope to learn how things work, (or why they don't work).
Meteorology
This website is from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The Microbe Zoo
The Microbe Zoo is an educational resource about ecology and microbiology.
MicroScape
MicroScape is a project which is designed to allow individuals to experience the flavor of microscopic examination of the world using their computer.
The Middle School Earth Science Explorer
take a tour of this virtual museum. One floor of the museum has information on geology. The second floor has dinosaur exhibits.
The Mineral Gallery
Amethyst Galleries' Mineral Gallery is a constantly growing database of mineral descriptions, images, and specimens.
MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Would you like to see the kinds of robots that scientists and their students are creating? Check out this website from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and meet the robots Yuppy, Wheelesley, and Pebbles.
Molecular Expressions: Image from the Microscope
The Molecular Expressions website features hundreds of photomicrographs (photographs through the microscope).
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California offers visitors nearly 200 award-winning galleries and exhibits.
Mount St. Helens
Information about Mount St. Helens before and after the 1980 eruption.
Mr. Biology
Excellent biology tutorial software for high school biology and college biology help.
My Reference Desk - Science
Dozens of links to science topics.
The Mysterious Life of Caves
Explore the companion Web site to the NOVA program Mysterious Life of Caves.
National Earthquake Information Center
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards.
National Hurricane Center
These are reduced versions of the actual tracking charts used by the National Hurricane Center.
National Science Teachers Association: Science Websites
Site has extensive collection of information about the teaching of science.
National Student Research Center
The National Student Research Center (NSRC) was founded at Mandeville Middle School in Mandeville, Louisiana, U.S.A..
National Wind Technology Center
Studies methods of improving wind turbine technology to make energy from the wind competitive with conventional energy sources.
Natural Gas: Fueling the Blue Flame
Learn how natural gas is produced and its history.
National Geographic Science Homework Helper
Click the links information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and more on our top subjects-perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
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Neuroscience for Kids
Intended for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who are interested in learning about the nervous system and brain with hands on activities.
NOVA from PBS
Companion websites to the NOVA science series on Public Television.
Ocean Planet
A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where you can view biodiversity tours, view pictures of Sea Turtles and other marine life.
Oil and Natural Gas
This website from the Department of Energy presents research and development and regulations on oil and natural gas.
Oil on My Shoes
Describes the work of a petroleum geologist to students in a friendly, visual way. Learn about finding and drilling for oil and natural gas.
Ology
Learn a lot about astronomy, paleontology, and the definitions of other "ologies" on this site by taking journeys through space and the Gobi Desert.
On-line Biology Book
Well organized and illustrated general biology text.
Paleomap Project
Contains an online archive of images of the Earth from the late Precambrian era over 60 million years ago.
Physics
Lots of links brought to you by about.com.
The Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom is an online interactive tutorial of basic physics concepts.
Physics Laws
An interactive journey through modern physics.
Planetpals Earthzone
A children's interactive web site about the environment, with card games, a free recycle kit to print, coloring book, and lots of interesting facts.
Popular Mechanics
A great source for science topics and technology news.
Popular Science
Features current popular science and technology news, including the latest gadgets.
Prentice Hall: Biology
The textbook publisher, Prentice Hall, offers companion websites to many of its textbooks, including those in microbiology.
Questacon
The National Science and Technology Centre in Australia presents free games, quizzes and activities to explain science to children and teenagers.
Rader's Biology4Kids
The web site that teaches the basics of biology and life science to everyone!
Raders Science Subjects
Here is a list of tutorials and activities available on our sites.
Reading Weather Maps
Learn how to read maps containing weather observation information.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - Educational Science Experiments for ...
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K-12 Science Fair? Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab. Come check out our K-12 educational and fun science experiments and projects for kids, children, teachers |
Savage Earth
SAVAGE EARTH ONLINE, the Web companion to the four-hour series on earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters.
Scanning Electron Microscope
Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses.
Science Buddies
Free Topic Selection Wizard, science fair project ideas, step by step how to do a science fair project.
Science Fair Central
Science Fair Central offers ideas for science fair projects and experiments for kids.
Science Fair Project Ideas
Lots of ideas to get you started planning a science fair project.
Science Friday
An online companion to Science Friday, a weekly science, technology, and environment news radio program.
Science Homework Helper
Fact Monster for answers to your homework questions
Science Master
This site is a good starting point for reports on science or the place to go if you just want to learn more about science on your own.
Science News for Kids
Information and resources on science topics of interest to young people, categorized by topic.
Science News Online
Weekly magazine offers featured articles from the current issue along with special online-only features. Includes photo collection, archives.
The Science of Ballooning
NOVA online adventure takes you through the history and science of ballooning.
Science Projects for Kids
Make this your one-stop center for all of your science fair project needs. You'll find step-by-step instructions for designing and performing an experiment or demonstration and lots of project ideas.
The Science Snackbook
These pages are full of Snacks...but they're not the kind you eat. They're the kind you can learn from and have fun with. Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium.
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SCORE: Science Internet Resources
Schools of California Online Resources for Education. A SCORE Science lesson activity that has younger students use the Internet to investigate what animals need for their homes.
Skateboard Science
A website developed by the Exploratorium to uncover the science of this dynamic sport.
Skulls: Structure and Function
Though primarily designed to protect the brain, the architecture of an animal's skull can help scientists to deduce many of its dietary and social patterns.
Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
The Smithsonian's gem and mineral collection includes a number of exceptional emeralds. This site includes pictures and descriptions of highlights of the collection.
Snow Crystals
Your online guide to snowflakes, snow crystals, and other ice phenomena.
Solar Energy - Energy from the Sun
Learn all about solar energy with information from the Energy Information Administration.
The Soundry
The Soundry is an exciting, interactive, and educational web site about sound.
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Teach yourself chemistry
Teach yourself chemistry! Get started with this index of topics and tips for homework.
TeacherSource: Science & Technology
PBS Teachers provides PreK-12 educational resources and activities for educators tied to PBS programming and correlated to local and national standards.
Ten Cool Sites of the Month
for new science sites.
Todd's Atomic Homepage
Collection of articles and links on nuclear engineering, nuclear power, radioactive waste management and related topics.
The Tornado Project Online
The Tornado Project is a small company that researches, compiles, and makes tornado information available to tornado and severe weather enthusiasts.
TryScience
TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. Science is exciting, and it's for everyone!
Tsunami
Everything you want to know about tsunamis.
Twinkle and Eyenstein's Wise Eye Web
Twinkle & Eyenstein's Wise Eye Web is a children's website on eye safety, eye science, and the prevention of blindness.
The Ultimate Science Fair Resource
Dr. Shawn's tail-kicking science projects, complete science fair project guide, essential secrets of science fair success, awesome science project resources.
University of Florida's Book of Insect Records
The University of Florida Book of Insect Records names insect champions and documents their achievements.
USA Today Weather
Weather by USA Today news.
The Virtual Cave
The Virtual Cave is an online reference to the minerals and features found within caves of all types.
Virtual Earthquake
Virtual Earthquake is an interactive Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located.
Volcano World
Find details about volcanoes, their eruptions, and more.
Volcano World's Games & Fun
Volcanoes of the United States Matching Game and more.
Water Science for Schools
All about water - the US Geological Survey's Water Science for Schools information site.
weather.com
The Weather Channel online.
Weather Underground
Weather forecasts for the US and the world with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Weather Wiz Kids
Includes facts, folklore, games, jokes, experiments, and activities, written by a meteorologist.
Web Geological Time Machine
Wonderful geology site...it's fun to travel in time.
What Are Wetlands?
Discover the value of and threats upon wetlands..
What is a Mineral?
Extensive mineral database containing crystallography, chemical composition, physical and optical properties.
What is Static Electricity
From Science Made Simple, learn how electric charges create static electricity.
What Tree is it?
This web site will lead you through qualities of leaves and fruits from the common trees.
What's That Stuff?
Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products.
The Why Files
Well-researched, educational descriptions of the actual science behind current news stories
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Yahoo! Science
Browse or search for your biology topic in Yahoo!
Your Gross & Cool Body
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet, a science education site that uses a laugh and learn technique that makes learning fun.
Your Weight On Other Worlds
From the Exploratorium, an interactive calculator that will determine a person's weight on another planet.
Yucky Roach World
Humorous information about cockroach lifestyle, anatomy and amazing cockroach facts.
