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ASTRONOMY
- All About Space
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy
Data about the solar system is featured here, as are activities and learning puzzles.
- Astrobiology Magazine
www.astrobio.net/
Learn about the cosmos from this magazine.
- Astronomy Links
astronomylinks.com/index.htm
Astronomy and space related links from around the world.
- Astronomy Online
www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/selected-internet/astronomy-selected.html
Science resources selected by the Library of Congress.
- CNN Space News
www.cnn.com/TECH/space/
Science and space news from CNN.
- Constellations
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/1364/Constellations.html
Gather facts about the major constellations or link to other sites about them.
- Constellations
www.dibonsmith.com/constel.htm
Extensive information about many constellations.
- Constellations and Their Myths
domeofthesky.com/clicks/constlist.html
The constellations are discussed here by location and by season.
- Cool Cosmos
coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/index.html
Answers to your questions about space can be found here.
- Down to Earth Astronomy
oposite.stsci.edu/edu_nf.html
Learning activities and teaching tools.
- Earth and Moon Viewer
www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
Take a closer look at our planet and its satellite.
- Explore Science
www.explorelearning.com
Experience science with gizmos.
- Exploring Planets in the Classroom
www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html
Hands on science activities for students and teachers.
- Exploring Space: Our Solar System
www.extremescience.com/solarsys.htm
Find out about our part of the galaxy.
- Exploring the Planets
www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/
Research the components of our solar system.
- Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo
The scientist's life, discoveries and even mistakes are discussed here.
- Hubblesite
hubblesite.org
Hubble news, pictures, observations and discoveries.
- Inquirer's Guide To The Universe
www.fi.edu/planets/
After you read the science facts, perhaps you might want to write some science fiction.
- International Space Station
www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG/index.htm
Find out about the station's mission.
- Kennedy Space Center
www.ksc.nasa.gov
Browse through the information about all of the programs at Kennedy, including future launch dates.
- Life Beyond Earth
www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/index.html
From PBS.
- NASA
www.nasa.gov
Discover how NASA is trying to improve life on our planet by exploring beyond it.
- NASA Earth Observatory
earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Enjoy the vast work of NASA in observation of all of earth's glory.
- NASA Eclipse Page
sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html
Learn about solar and lunar eclipses.
- NASA Human Spaceflight
spaceflight.nasa.gov
All you need to know about the programs that NASA has involving humans in space.
- NASA Space Science Data Center
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Archive for space science mission data.
- NASA Sun-Earth Media Viewer
ds9.ssl.berkeley.edu/viewer/flash/flash.html
Look at these images of the sun!
- NASA's Planetary Photojournal
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/
Look at images of different planetary bodies.
- National Air and Space Museum
www.nasm.si.edu
Visit Washington, D.C.'s premier space museum.
- New Horizons - Pluto
pluto.jhuapl.edu/
Learn about the "planet".
- Nine Planets Multimedia Tour
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
Explore the history and current scientific knowledge of our planetary system.
- Planetary Fact Sheets
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetfact.html
Information about the planets and many of their satellites.
- PlanetQuest
planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/
The search for another earth, brought to you by NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Cal Tech.
- Private Manned Space Program
www.scaled.com/projects/tierone/
The Tier One Project, a privately funded space program, is profiled here.
- Project Gallileo
www2.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/
Details about this mission to Jupiter.
- Scirus
www.scirus.com/srsapp/
Search engine specifically for science topics.
- SOHO Explore
sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/home.html
Solar and heliospheric observatory information.
- Solar System Exploration: Pluto
solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Pluto
NASA information on Pluto.
- Solar System Simulator
space.jpl.nasa.gov/
Manipulate several options to use this tool.
- Space Shuttle
www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/
Learn about past, present and future shuttle missions.
- Space Weather Today
www.windows.ucar.edu/spaceweather
What's happening in space today? Check here to find out.
- Space.Com
www.space.com
Up to date space news.
- SpaceWeather
spaceweather.com/
News about the space-earth environment.
- STEREO - Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory
stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov
Study solar storms.
- Student Astronauts
www.planetary.org/programs/projects/red_rover_goes_to_mars/students.html
Read about these students that work with the Mars Rover mission through the Jet Propulsion Lab in California.
- Telescopes in Education
www.telescopesineducation.com
Astronomy from Mount Wilson.
- Views of the Solar System
www.planetscapes.com
Introductions to and images of items in the solar system.
- Virtual Astronaut
virtualastronaut.jsc.nasa.gov/
Experience space as astronauts do.
- Virtual Solar System
www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/ax/low.html?2d
From National Geographic.
- Welcome to the Planets
pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
Profiles and images of the planets.
- Wikisky
www.wikisky.org
Astronomical and astrophysical information on space objects.
- Windows to the Universe
www.windows.ucar.edu/
Many faceted site about space.
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BIOLOGY--General
- Action Bioscience
www.actionbioscience.org/index.html
Consider how science issues affect our lives.
- American Field Guide
www.pbs.org/americanfieldguide/
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
- Animal Diversity Web
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
Explore the animal kingdom.
- Animal Search
animalsearch.net
Begin your animal research here.
- Animal Sounds
www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/Personal/dabbott/animal.html
How do people mimic animal sounds in other languages?
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/C01.html
Links pertaining to these.
- Bad Bug Book
vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html
Foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins.
- Bagheera’s Lair
www.bagheera.com
Information on endangered species.
- Big Picture Book of Viruses
www.virology.net/Big_Virology/BVHomePage.html
Educational resource catalog to viruses on the web.
- Bio Links
www.biozone.co.nz/links.html
Extensive database of biology links.
- Biology Browser
www.biologybrowser.org/
Life sciences information for the biology community.
- Biology Place
www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/index.html
Biology resources and tutorials are available here.
- Biology Project
www.biology.arizona.edu
Online interactive resource for biology.
- Biosciences Virtual Library
vlib.org/Biosciences
Portal to many other web resources.
- Blue Zones Quest
www.bluezones.com
"Quest for the true fountain of youth."
- CDC Bacterial Diseases
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/default.htm
Listing of bacterial and mycotic diseases.
- Cell Structure
www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/cell_structure/cell_structure.htm
Study cells.
- Cells
www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html
Information on cell structure and components.
- Cells Alive
www.cellsalive.com
Explore a plant cell or animal cell.
- Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/az.do
A-Z index of topics.
- Chocolate Exhibition
www.fmnh.org/chocolate/exhibits2.html
Information from the exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History.
- Cincinnati Zoo
www.cincyzoo.org
Animals, plants, conservation and education programs.
- Dallas Zoo
www.dallas-zoo.org
Research, education and attractions at this zoo.
- Darwin Online
darwin-online.org.uk
Collection of writings by and about Charles Darwin.
- Disease Information
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/disinfo/disease.htm
A-Z listing.
- DNA From the Beginning
www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Learn about DNA, genes and heredity.
- Electronic Zoo
netvet.wustl.edu/ssi.htm
Animal species resources.
- ENature
www.enature.com
Online field guides, birding info and park and nature refuge lists.
- Enchanted Learning
www.enchantedlearning.com
Scroll down the page for information on animals!
- Endangered Animal Information
www.arkive.org
Information about life here on planet Earth.
- Endangered Species on EE-Link
eelink.net/EndSpp/
Links for information on many species.
- Endangered TV
www.endangeredtv.com
This site is "putting the face on the earth’s vanishing animals."
- ESkeletons
www.eskeletons.org/
Dedicated to human and primate anatomy study.
- Frontiers In Bioscience
www.bioscience.org
Site dedicated to promoting science, education and research.
- Genomic Revolution
www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/0_home/
The blueprint for human life decoded.
- Google Directory: Infectious Diseases
directory.google.com/Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Bacterial/
Specialized directory for bacterial diseases.
- Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection
www.anapsid.org/
How to take care of your pet.
- Hidden Killers: Deadly Viruses
library.thinkquest.org/23054/gather/index.shtml
Virus games, vocabulary and discussion.
- Infection Detection Protection
www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/
From the American Museum of Natural History.
- Inside the Cell
free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1850
Learn about this small form of life.
- Introduction to Bacteria
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/bacteria/bacteria.html
Learn about this microbe.
- Kimball's Biology Pages
www.ultranet.com/~jkimball/BiologyPages/
Internet biology textbook.
- Life Science Dictionary
biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/pages/dictionary.html
Over 8000 terms from the life science disciplines are defined.
- Living Lakes
www.globalnature.org/docs/01_vorlage_news_neu.asp?id=11093&sp=E&m1=11089&m2=11093&m3=&domid=1011
Tour these international lakes.
- Living Things
www.globalnature.org
Individual plants and animals, as well as their families.
- Microbe Zoo
commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/
Discover the world of hidden microbes.
- Molecular Expressions
micro.magnet.fsu.edu/
Explores the world through optics and microscopy.
- Museum of Science and Industry
www.msichicago.org
All about the exhibits and programs at this Chicago museum.
- MykoWeb
www.mykoweb.com/
Site on the study of fungi.
- Nanoworld
www.uq.edu.au/nanoworld/
Microscopy and microanalysis.
- National Wildlife Federation
www.nwf.org
Promotes education and action to keep the wild in our world.
- NOVA: World in the Balance
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance/
World population study.
- Oakland Zoo
www.oaklandzoo.org
Animal A to Z, teacher resources,animal of the month and conservation at the Oakland Zoo.
- PBS Nature
www.pbs.org/wnet/nature
Nature program listings, TV schedule, puzzles and a critter guide.
- Perspectives on Plasmas
www.plasmas.org/index.html
Plasma science and technology.
- Principles of Virus Architecture
www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/virarch.html
What is the structure of a virus?
- Science: The Human Genome
www.sciencemag.org/content/vol291/issue5507/
Special issue of this magazine.
- Sweet Science of Chocolate
www.exploratorium.edu/chocolate/
The history, chemical properties and sources of chocolate are covered here.
- Tree of Life
tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
This is a collaborative effort by thousands of biologists to explore the diversity of earth’s organisms.
- Virtual Museum of Bacteria
www.bacteriamuseum.org/main1.shtml
Explanation of bacteriology.
- Virus Ultrastructure
www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/linda.html
Introduction for students of virology.
- Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body
www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/index.html
Human body images.
- World Animal Net Directory
worldanimalnet.org/new.asp
Database of animal protection agencies.
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BIOLOGY--Land Animals
- All About Birds
www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/allaboutbirds/
You will want to look at the Online Bird Guide, which includes identification information, sounds, birding locations, conservation efforts and more.
- AmphibiaWeb
amphibiaweb.org/
Access to information on amphibian biology.
- Aviary
www.theaviary.com
The complete information resource on birds.
- Avibase
www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp
This bird database includes information on 10,000 species and 22,000 sub species.
- Bat Conservation International
www.batcon.org
Bat conservation and education with lots of information.
- Bats: The Only Flying Mammal
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/bats/
Research and resources for students and educators.
- Bear Den
www.bearden.org
Find out what zoos are doing to protect and conserve these animals.
- Bird Watcher Digest
www.birdwatchersdigest.com
Bird songs, identification and feeding.
- Birds - Zoom School
www.enchantedlearning.com/subject/birds
Bird fossils and evolution, bird watching, bird crafts and classroom activities are included in this large site.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
www.birds.cornell.edu
Great resource for avian info!
- Crocodilians: Natural History and Conservation
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/csl.html
Detailed information on 23 living crocodilian species.
- Guide to North American Snakes
www.pitt.edu/~mcs2/herp/SoNA.html
Links to many images of these snakes.
- Iguana Iguana
www.iguana-news.com/
Newsletter for lizard lovers.
- Interactive Frog Dissection
curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/frog/
Online tutorial.
- Kiwi Recovery
www.kiwirecovery.org.nz/Home
Learn about this bird of New Zealand.
- Melissa Kaplan's Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection
www.anapsid.org
If you are going to get a lizard, snake, iguana, etc. for a pet, make sure you use this invaluable site to help with their care. She shares wonderful info!
- PARC
www.parcplace.org
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation will help you learn about these animals and help you take care of them, should you choose to keep them as pets.
- Peterson Birding Resources
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/peterson/resources
Tremendous site for links to a vast assortment of other resources.
- Reptile Database
www.reptile-database.org
Crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles and more!
- Reptiles - CNAH
www.naherpetology.org
All the data you'll probably ever need about North American amphibians, reptiles, turtles and crocodiles.
- Scorpions
www.desertusa.com/oct96/du_scorpion.html
Lots of information about these arachnids!
- SDNHM Reptiles
www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/reptiles
This San Diego museum site includes a field guide to reptiles most common in their area, as well as educational resources for educators.
- SREL Herpetology Lab
www.uga.edu/~srelherp/
Reptiles and amphibians of South Carolina and Georgia.
- Tarantula's Burrow
www.arachnophiliac.com/burrow/home.htm
Tarantulas, scorpions, snakes and snails.
- Tarantulas
www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/tarantulas/frameset.html
Life cycle, anatomy and species facts.
- Thousand Friends of Frogs
cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/
Study frogs and their habitat.
- Tiger Information Center
www.5tigers.org
Site dedicated to helping preserve the remaining 5 sub species of tiger.
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BIOLOGY--Ocean
- Coral and Coral Reefs
www.seaworld.org/infobooks/coral/home.html
Sea World's education department provides information about coral and coral reefs.
- Coral Reef Online
www.coralreef.noaa.gov
Photos, charts and reports about the coral reefs.
- Coral Reef Protection
www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/coral
EPA's work toward the mission of coral reef habitat protection.
- Creature Feature: Voyage to the Deep
www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/level-1/creature/creature.html
Tube worm, vent crab and others.
- Echinoids
www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/projects/echinoid-directory/
About sea urchins.
- In Search of the Giant Squid
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/squid.html
Learn about this ocean creature.
- Island of the Sharks
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks/world/hunt.html
Enter the world of sharks.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
www.mbayaq.org/
Great site on the animals of the ocean.
- National Marine Mammal Laboratory's Education Web Site
nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/
Educate yourself about these special mammals.
- Ocean
www.ocean.com
Marine conservation, ocean travel and "Creature Features."
- Ocean Explorer
www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
Explore the earth's oceans here.
- Ocean Planet
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov
Great site for listing dozens of links to other oceanic information.
- Oceans Live
www.oceanslive.org/portal/
Marine science portal.
- Oceanus
www.whoi.edu/oceanus/index.do
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute publication.
- Orca Live
www.orca-live.net
This site contains sounds and pictures from a whale-watching researching station.
- Reef Base
www.reefbase.org
Global information system about coral reefs.
- Reef Information Network
www.reef.edu.au
Australian site to help uncover the mysteries of the reefs.
- Sea World
www.seaworld.org
Animal information, fun zone, park listing, camps, teacher materials.
- Sea World: Animal Bytes
www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/index.htm
Quick information about interesting creatures in the animal kingdom.
- Secrets of the Ocean Realm
www.pbs.org/oceanrealm
Find out everything you wanted to know about the creatures of the sea.
- Shedd Aquarium
www.sheddnet.org
Animals, exhibits and conservation at this aquarium.
- Turtle Tax- A Sea Turtle Page
www.turtles.org/
Learn about the sea turtle here.
- Whale Songs
www.whalesongs.org
Trivia and information about cetaceans.
- Whale Times
www.whaletimes.org/whafshn.htm
Resource for seals, sea lions, walruses, penguins, sharks and whales.
- Zoom Whales
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales
Anatomy, behavior, classification, whale myths, evolution and classroom links and puzzles.
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BOTONY
- Carnivorous Plant Database
www.omnisterra.com/bot/cp_home.cgi
Learn about these interesting plants.
- EEK! A Tree's True Color
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/trees/treestruecolor.htm
Learn why leaves change color.
- Encyclopedia of Plants
www.botany.com
Plant description, methods of cultivation, soil requirements, varieties and hybrids. Gardener's heaven!
- Fall Color
ncnatural.com/fall-color
Great information on fall color, including folklore, facts and links to other resources.
- Horticulture and Crop Science
plantfacts.ohio-state.edu/
Interactive learning center on plants.
- Introduction to the Plant Kingdom
scitec.uwichill.edu.bb/bcs/bl14apl/bl14apl.htm
Biodiversity of the plant kingdom.
- Learning about Photosynthesis
photoscience.la.asu.edu/photosyn/education/learn.html
Study this plant process.
- National Arbor Day Foundation
www.arborday.org/trees/
Inspiring people to plant and nurture trees.
- National Tropical Botanical Garden
ntbg.org/plants/
Learn about a plant's uses, dangers, appearance and more.
- Plant Information Online
plantinfo.umn.edu/arboretum/default.asp
Details on over 130,000 cultivated plants.
- Plants Database
plants.usda.gov
Information on most plants in the United States can be found here.
- Plants for a Future
www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/D_search.html
Database for searching for various plants.
- Tropical Plant Database
www.rain-tree.com/plants.htm
Plants are listed here by common name, ethnic use and botanical name. There are links to other resources, too!
- Wildflowers
www.beyond.fr/flora/indexf.html
Index to wildflowers.
- Wildflowers in Bloom
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/
Seed sources, growing information, links.
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CHEMISTRY
- Animated Periodic Table
www.animatedsoftware.com/elearning/Periodic%20Table/AnimatedPeriodicTable.swf
Element info.
- Atoms
www.miamisci.org/af/sln
The "Atoms Family" explores atoms, matter, energy, waves, light and electricity.
- C & EN: It's Elemental: The Periodic Table Chemical Engineering and News Periodic Table
pubs.acs.org/cen/80th/elements.html
This is a story-like view of the periodic table.
- Chem Soc
www.chemsoc.org/viselements
This pictorial depiction of the periodic table gives the discovery date, discoverer, origin and description of each element.
- Chemcenter
www.chemcenter.org
Web site of the American Chemical Society.
- Chemical Elements
www.chemicalelements.com
Information about the elements in the Periodic Table. This site was originally designed as an eighth-grade science fair project!
- ChemiCool
www.chemicool.com
Check out the periodic table here!
- Chemistry Drill and Practice Tutorials
science.widener.edu/svb/tutorial/startbalancerxns.html
Exercises for balancing chemical equations.
- Chemistry for Kids
www.chem4kids.com
Reactions, elements, biochemistry, atoms, matter and more.
- Chemistry Resources
www.chemdex.org
There are over 7,000 links in this database of chemical topics.
- Detailed Colored Printable Periodic Table of the Elements
www.dayah.com/periodic/
Periodic table with information and pictures.
- Element Database
www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab
Look up the element you want by name, symbol or atomic number.
- Environmental Chemistry
environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
You can find the names of elements in other languages here!
- General Chemistry Online
antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Vast selection of tools for studying chemistry.
- General Chemistry Starting Points
www.chem1.com/chemed/genchem.shtml
Collection of web links on chemistry.
- Interactives: The Periodic Table
www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/index.html
Interactives about several aspects of the periodic table.
- Jefferson Lab Element Games
education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php
Learn about the elements this way!
- Library of 3-D Molecular Structures
www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/library/
Look at carbons, hydrocarbons and more.
- Los Alamos National Labs Periodic Table of the Elements
periodic.lanl.gov/
Another detailed look at the periodic table.
- Medicines by Design
free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1849
How do doctors know how medicine will act in the human body?
- Periodic Table of Comic Books
www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
Interesting idea (but probably not your best research resource)!
- Ph Factor
www.miamisci.org/ph/
Explore this explanation of ph.
- Simple, Common, and Interesting Molecules
www.reciprocalnet.org/edumodules/commonmolecules/index.html
Click on a compound class for information.
- Web Elements
www.webelements.com/webelements/scholar
Source of quality information about the elements for student use.
- Wooden Periodic Table
www.theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/
An interesting look at a periodic table that has come to life.
- WWW Virtual Library: Links for Chemists
www.liv.ac.uk/Chemistry/Links/links.html
This is the chemistry section of the WWW Virtual Library.
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GEOLOGY & METEOROLOGY
- Accuweather
www.accuweather.com/weatherf/index_corp
Get your local forecast here or check out the radar or satellite images.
- Atmospheric Optics
www.atoptics.co.uk/phen800.htm
Enjoy these images of light, shadow and optical effects.
- Cascades Volcano Observatory
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Outreach/framework.html
Videos, fact sheets and printable posters.
- Department of Mineral Sciences
www.nmnh.si.edu/minsci
This site is dedicated to the study of gems, rocks, minerals, volcanoes and meteorites.
- Digital Library for Earth Science Education
dlese.org/library/index.jsp
Find many educational resources.
- Discover Our Earth
www.discoverourearth.org
Earth science information.
- Earthquake Hazards Program
earthquake.usgs.gov/
Site provided to try and reduce earthquake hazard here in the U.S.
- Earthquake Science Explained
pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2006/21/gip-21.pdf
Articles for students, teachers and families.
- El Niño
www.elnino.noaa.gov
Discover the consequences to weather and climate of El Niño.
- FEMA for Kids
www.fema.gov/kids/icons.htm
Types of disasters are discussed, along with how to assemble a disaster supply kit and make a family disaster plan.
- GEO-DATA
geode.usgs.gov/
Download info from databases.
- Geologic Time Machine
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
Introduction to geologic time, its era and periods.
- Geology Labs Online
www.sciencecourseware.org/GLOL/
Web based activities for earth science.
- Hotlist of Weather Links
sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/weather.html
Great links to weather sites and sites about individual weather phenomenon.
- How Volcanoes Work
www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work
Explains the science behind volcanoes.
- Hurricane Hunters
www.hurricanehunters.com/
Reports from the aircraft who explore the hurricanes.
- Image Gallery for Geology
www.geosci.unc.edu/faculty/glazner/Images/gallery.html
Look at the images of geologic phenomena.
- Intellicast
www.intellicast.com
Check out your local or an international forecast here.
- IRIS
www.iris.edu/about/ENO
Lessons for educators on earth science.
- IRIS Seismic Monitor
www.iris.edu/seismon
Search the web for earthquake information or monitor global earthquake in almost real-time.
- Mineral Gallery
mineral.galleries.com
Mineral descriptions, specimens and pictures.
- Mineral Resources Program: Science for a Changing World
minerals.usgs.gov
Provides information on availability and occurrence of minerals.
- Mysteries of the Megavolcano
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/megavolcano/
Exploration of volcanoes.
- National Earthquake Information Center
neic.usgs.gov
Up to date earthquake information for worldwide locations.
- National Geophysical Data Center
www.ngdc.noaa.gov
Provides access to global environmental data through satellites and other sources.
- National Ocean Service
oceanservice.noaa.gov
The National Ocean Service predicts and measures coastal and ocean phenomena.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
www.noaa.gov
Science and information for weather and other topics.
- National Oceanographic Data Center
www.nodc.noaa.gov
This group provides access to coastal and oceanographic data.
- National Weather Service
www.weather.gov
Forecast, weather warnings, observations, weather safety and educational programs of this service are on this site.
- Natural Disaster Reference Database
ndrd.gsfc.nasa.gov
Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, eruptions, avalanches, landslides, etc.
- NOVA Online: Flood
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/flood
Companion to a public television piece on dealing with floods.
- Rapid Earthquake Viewer
rev.seis.sc.edu/index.html
Take a look at recent earthquakes.
- Reading Weather Maps
ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/maps/home.rxml
Features to look for on weather maps.
- Rocks and Minerals
www.geos.vt.edu
Great list of resource links for info on rocks and minerals.
- Sand
www.paccd.cc.ca.us/instadmn/physcidv/geol_dp/dndougla/SAND/SANDHP.htm
Learn about that grainy beach component - SAND!
- Sands of the World
www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm
Examines mineral and sound qualities of sands from around the world.
- Scripps Institute of Oceanography
www.sio.ucsd.edu
Seeks to communicate understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, and the planets for the betterment of the environment.
- Seismological Laboratory
www.seismolab.caltech.edu
Cal Tech's site about earthquakes and seismic activity.
- Tornado Project
www.tornadoproject.com
You never guessed there was so much to know about tornadoes. Check this out!
- Tsunami
www.ess.washington.edu/tsunami/intro.html
Learn all about these large ocean waves!
- United States Weather Pages
www.uswx.com/us/wx
U.S. Weather map, along with a list of current weather watches and warnings.
- University of Tokyo Volcano Research Center
www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/VRC/index_E.html
This group's work to predict volcanic eruptions is featured here.
- UNR Seismological Laboratory
www.seismo.unr.edu/
Nevada's laboratory site.
- US Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov
Focuses on biology,geology, geography and more.
- USGS Earthquakes Hazards Program
quake.usgs.gov
Science for a changing world.
- Volcano Page
www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/
Links to other online volcano resources.
- Volcano World
volcano.und.nodak.edu
All kinds of information on volcanoes, as well as links to other sources.
- Volcanoes/Mt. St. Helens
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/MSH
Updates, monitoring and background of Mount St. Helens.
- Weather Channel Encyclopedia
www.weather.com/encyclopedia
Storm encyclopedia about global warming, flooding, thunderstorms, etc.
- Weather Underground
www.wunderground.com
All the weather news you need!
- What's Up with the Weather?
www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming
This site explores the issue of global warming.
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
www.whoi.edu
Institute is dedicated to the study of marine science.
- World-Wide Earthquake Locator
tsunami.geo.ed.ac.uk/local-bin/quakes/mapscript/home.pl
World wide earthquake locator.
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
- Aquatic Network
www.aquanet.com
The Aquatic Network provides information about living resources and technology relating to marine and freshwater environments.
- Beyond Discovery: The Path from Research to Human Benefit
www.beyonddiscovery.org/
Important human benefits through modern technological advances.
- Biodiversity Counts
www.amnh.org/learn/biodiversity_counts
Encourages students to get out in the field to study biodiversity at a site near their school.
- Biology Browser
www.biologybrowser.org/
Research tool for biology topics.
- Bugs in the News
people.ku.edu/~jbrown/bugs.html
All types of questions you’ve wondered about. Check it out!
- Cornell Theory Center Math and Science Gateway
www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science/
Links for students and educators for grades 9-12.
- Digital Library for Earth Science Education
dlese.org/library/index.jsp
From the National Science Foundation.
- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
goENC.com
The ENC is a math and science teacher center.
- Encyclopedia of Earth
www.eoearth.org/
Browse by title, topic or author.
- Everyday Mysteries
www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries
Fun science facts from the Library of Congress.
- Exploratorium: Science Explorer
www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/
Easy science activities.
- Explore Science
www.explorelearning.com
Science activities and projects.
- Explorit Science Center
www.dcn.davis.ca.us/go/explorit
Array of science programs, events and activities.
- Field Trip Earth
www.fieldtripearth.org
Wildlife conservation resource.
- Forensics in the Classroom
www.courttv.com/forensics%5Fcurriculum
Five different cases for students to solve are included!
- Frank Potter's Science Gems
sciencegems.com/
More than 14,000 science resources.
- History of Science and Ethics Resources
www.lib.lsu.edu/sci/chem/internet/history.html
Huge assortment of links!
- History of Science and Technology
www2.lib.udel.edu/subj/hsci/internet.htm
Large variety of links to many science topics.
- How Stuff Works
www.howstuffworks.com
Explanations for all kinds of working items.
- Insanely Great Science Websites
www.eskimo.com/~billb/amateur/coolsci.html
Science project links and other special resources.
- Internet History of Science Sourcebook
www.fordham.edu/halsall/science/sciencesbook.html
Links to hundreds of sites for the study of science history.
- Live Science
www.livescience.com
Keep up with advances in science and technology.
- LLEK Bookmarks
www.scientific-search-engines.com
Special search engines for your area of interest.
- Mad Scientists' Network
www.madsci.org
Do you have a question for the scientists? You can ask it here!
- Museum of Unnatural Mystery
www.unmuseum.org/unmain.htm
Keep students interested in science with this unique site!
- NASA Homepage
www.nasa.gov/home/index.html?skipIntro=1
Special links are included for students,educators, researchers and more.
- National Center for Biotechnology
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Learn more about this interesting topic here.
- National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
Science in the news is one of the links at this site.
- National Science Digital Library
www.nsdl.org
Comprehensive source for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
- National Science Foundation
www.nsf.gov
There is much scientific information available on the internal pages of this site.
- NOVA: Science Now
www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
Companion to the television series.
- Project 2061: Science Literacy for a Changing Future
www.project2061.org/
Long term initiative to promote literacy in science, mathematics and technology.
- Real Time Science Info
www.k12science.org/realtimedatasites.html
Real time weather, air, water, and satellite information that will enhance traditional classroom lessons.
- Rough Science
www.pbs.org/weta/roughscience/
This site features the challenges of five scientists who are given tasks to complete using their collective scientific knowledge.
- Sci-Math World
www.robertlackie.com/sci/index.html
Interactive web workshop for teachers and librarians.
- SciCentral
www.scicentral.com
Gateway to scientific research news.
- Science and Technology Resources on the Web
www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/99-winter/internet.html
Selected web resources for science study.
- Science Daily
www.sciencedaily.com/index.htm
Link to the latest research news in science.
- Science Education Gateway
cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/
Astronomy and space science materials for educators.
- Science Friday
www.sciencefriday.com
Information from National Public Radio’s broadcast episode.
- Science Learning Network
www.sln.org
Take a look at this site formed by groups promoting inquiry science education.
- Science Made Simple
www.sciencemadesimple.com
Simple science projects and experiments.
- Science Netlinks
www.sciencenetlinks.com
Resources for K-12 science educators.
- Science News for Kids
www.sciencenewsforkids.org
Features science news of interest to young people.
- Science News Websites
www.funsci.com/texts/science_news.htm
Links to dozens of sources for science news.
- Science Odyssey
www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/
Links to educator resources.
- Science Online
www.sciencemag.org
This site includes the Science magazine.
- Science Research
www.scienceresearch.com
Web portal for scientific journals.
- Science Snacks Online
www.exploratorium.edu/snacks
Enjoy these smaller versions of larger exhibits at the Exploratorium.
- Science Timelines
www.psigate.ac.uk/newsite/timelines.html
A selection of notable events in the science community.
- Sciencenter
www.sciencenter.org
Check out the "Science Online" link at this site.
- SciNet Science Search
www.scinet.cc/
Science search engine.
- Scirus Science Search Engine
scirus.com/
Specialized search engine for science topics.
- SciTechResources.gov
www.science.gov
A catalog of government science and technology sites.
- Smithsonian: Spotlight on Science
www2.si.edu/research/spotlight
Weekly science newsletter from the Smithsonian.
- Space, Science, Technology
www.physorg.com/
News from the science world.
- Sport Science
www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Science of cycling, skateboarding, baseball and more.
- Sweet Science of Chocolate
www.exploratorium.edu/chocolate/
Learn about the history of chocolate, how it is made, and more.
- Timelinescience: One Thousand Years of Scientific Thought
www.timelinescience.org/
Timelines begin with explanation of the period and then proceeds to scientific discoveries that took place during the era.
- Virtual Science Center
www.chabotspace.org/vsc
Astronomy and space science information.
- Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography
scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/
Search this site for scientific biographies.
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MUSEUMS
- Exploratorium
www.exploratorium.edu
A museum of science, art and human perception.
- Franklin Institute
www.fi.edu/tfi
Official site of Franklin Institute.
- National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
There's lots of science in our history. Learn about it here!
- Zoos Worldwide
www.zoos-worldwide.de
Animal facilities from around the world are featured: aquariums, wildlife parks, zoos, sanctuaries.
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PALEONTOLOGY
- Dino Data
www.healthstones.com/dinosaurdata/dinodata.html
Learn all about those fabulous prehistoric reptiles.
- Dinosauria
www.dinosauria.com
Includes a paleontology journal with information on a number of topics.
- Discovering Dinosaurs
search.eb.com/dinosaurs/dinosaurs/index2.html
Dinosaur discoveries, dictionary of dinosaur terms and types, great links to other sites about paleontology.
- Fossil Booklet
pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/contents.html
Publication from USGS.
- Fossil Facts and Finds
www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com
Lesson plans, activities and ideas for studying fossils.
- Sue at the Field Museum
www.fmnh.org/sue
Read about the largest, most complete, and best-preserved T-Rex found to date — Sue!
- Zoom Dinosaurs
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs
Anatomy, behavior, classification, extinction, fossils, etc.
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PHYSICS
- American Institute of Physics
www.aip.org/history
This group promotes the study of the history of physics and the related areas of optics, astronomy and geophysics.
- American Physical Society
www.aps.org/
Promotes the diffusion of knowledge about physics.
- American Physical Society: A Century of Physics
timeline.aps.org/APS/
Learn about the changes in physics over 100 years.
- Amusement Park Physics
www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
What are the forces behind the fun?
- Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe
livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/index.html
What it is, where it is made and how it effects our lives.
- Atoms Family
www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
From the Miami Museum of Science.
- CERN
public.web.cern.ch/public/
The world's largest particle physics laboratory.
- Eric's Treasure Trove of Physics
scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/
Astrophysics, electromagnetism, experimental physics and more.
- Fear Not! Physics Explained
www.fearofphysics.com
Explains things from roller coasters to the Doppler effect.
- Fermilab
www.fnal.gov/pub/inquiring/index.html
High energy physics information.
- Greatest Inventions :The Evolution of Man through History
library.thinkquest.org/C002942/home.shtml
As people evolved, so did their discoveries.
- How Stuff Works
www.howstuffworks.com
How do laser printers work? Or child safety seats? Or ... well, it's probably here! Information on a wide range of subjects.
- How Things Work
howthingswork.virginia.edu/
Explains the physics of everyday life.
- International Atomic Energy Agency
www.iaea.org
This group is the focal point for nuclear cooperation throughout the world.
- Inventor's Toolbox
www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
Elements of machines.
- Inventure Place
www.invent.org/iplinks.html#hands
Links to other invention sites.
- IPPEX!
ippex.pppl.gov
The plasma physics experience!
- Laws List
www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/index.html
Mini-dictionary of physics and astronomy.
- Light and Color
www.fi.edu/color/
From the Franklin Institute.
- Light Debate
www.kie.berkeley.edu/KIE/web/hf.html
How far does light go?
- Milestones of Flight
www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal100/gal100.html
From the National Air and Space Museum.
- Optics for Teens: Get Bright
www.opticsforteens.org
Everyday applications, lab activities, and resources for teachers and parents are available here.
- Particle Adventure
particleadventure.org/
The fundamentals of matter and force are explored.
- Pharaoh's Obelisk
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/obelisk/
How the ancients raised their obelisks.
- Physics 2000
www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl
Take a journey through modern physics.
- Physics and Science Reference
www.physlink.com
Links to physics and astronomy information online.
- Physics Around the World
physicsweb.org/resources
Physics news, jobs and resources.
- Physics Central
www.physicscentral.com
How physics affects our world!
- Physics Info
physics.about.com/
Physics news and glossary.
- Physics of Amusement Parks
jvsc.jst.go.jp/find/rikigaku/english/index.htm
Floating, turning and falling!
- Physics to Go
www.compadre.org/portal/items/Load.cfm?ID=3978
Explore physics through online exhibits, webcasts and more.
- Physics with Slinky
www.tpt.org/newtons/9/slink.html
Learn about the physics of Slinky!
- Plane Math
www.planemath.com/
Math and aeronautics.
- See the Light
library.thinkquest.org/13405/index.html
Site devoted to teaching people about light.
- Simple Machines
www.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html
Explanation of these.
- Space Physics and Aeronomy on the Web
www.windows.ucar.edu/openhouse/open_house.html
Web resources to learn about the space environment and space science are available.
- Tech Museum of Innovation
www.thetech.org/
Hands on technology and science museum.
- Universe of Light
cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/light/measure.html
What do we know about light?
- Walk Through Time
physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/time.html
How has time been measured?
- Wave Theory
www.smgaels.org/physics/home.htm
Sound and electromagnetic radiation.
- Why Files
www.whyfiles.org
The science behind the news!
- Wind Energy Program
www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro
Check out this alternative energy source.
- Work is Simple With Simple Machines
www.ed.uri.edu:80/SMART96/ELEMSC/SMARTmachines/machine.html
Useful websites on this topic.
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