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Information on all aspects of science. Biology The Biology Project This site has problem sets, worksheets and activities covering everything from cell structure to human genetics. (high school) BioTech Click here to look up biological terms in an illustrated dictionary or browse through an interactive textbook to learn about human biochemistry and botanical compounds for cancer treatment. (high school) Electronic Zoo If you are looking for information or pictures on an animal you will most likely find resourceshere that will aide in your search. (all ages) Endangered Species Home Page Find out what species are endangered. You can look them up by name or region. (all ages) Evidence Solve mysteries and explore the world of evidence as seen through the eyes of forensic scientists. (middle/high school) FDA: On the Teen Scene Health and fitness info. from the people who know. (middle/high school) Frog Dissection Kit Take part in a frog dissection without ever touching the creature. (all ages) Garbage An interactive exhibit which explores issues of waste and what can be done about it. (middle/high school) The Heart: An Online Exploration Read about how the heart works.(all ages) Human Anatomy Online Animations and interactivity combine with text to explain how the human body works. (all ages) Jason Project The Jason Project connects students with scientists on oceanographic expeditions. (all ages) NOAA Photo Collection The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's photo collection is searchable and contains a wealth of photos of marine life. Neuroscience for Kids This resource on the brain and how it works includes material on the senses, experiments, andinteractive activities. (elementary/middle) Sea Turtle Survival League Find out how sea turtles are tracked, adopt a sea turtle, or just read about their behaviors and survival issues. (all ages) Whale Net Learn about whales and marine research from the scientists who are working in the field. (elementary/middle) Your Gross and Cool Body Wondering where ear wax comes from? What about zits? Questions about all things yucky about your body are covered here. (elementary/middle) Chemistry Chem for Kids Read about elements, atoms, reactions, mathematics in chemistry. It's all here written specifically for kids. (elementary/middle) CHEMystery This virtual textbook provides an interactive guide to high school chemistry. (high school) Periodic Table of Elements Need to find out about one of the elements? Here's a resource that can help. (all ages) Physics About Temperature If you need to know what temperature is or how thermometers work, this site might just give you the answer. (middle/high school) Amusement Park Physics Try your hand at building a roller coaster and learn the physics behind those frightening and not so frightening rides at the amusement park. (middle/high school) Fizzics Fizzle This site covers physics topics at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Also included is a reference section for looking up formulas, and a meeting forum where questions can be asked of experts. (all ages) The Particle Adventure This site explores the inner workings of the atom and the tools physicists use to define the most fundamental sub-atomic particles. Also included on this site is a discussion board, classroom activities and a brief history of particlephysics. (middle/high school) The Science of Baseball Find out the science behind the speed and curve of a baseball and the reason sometimes you hit a ball and sometimes you don't (all ages) Geology Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters Check out this site from the National Climatic Data Center and learn about the causes and effects of some of the severest weather disasters over the past 20 years. (middle/high school) Biomes and Ecosystems Pictures and text describe the 6 biomes and water ecosystems. (elementary/middle) Bureau of Land Management Environmental Education Page Information on topics related to the survival of lands in the United States. (middle/high school) Can We Predict Volcanoes? Take part in this interactive site and learn about volcanoes and why they happen. (middle/high school) EPA Global Warming Site Who's got the info. on global warming, what it is, why it is, what can be done? The Environmental Protection Agency. (middle/high school) National Weather Service Everything you could possibly want or need to know about weather. (all ages) Ocean Planet This Smithsonian exhibit explores all aspects of the ocean depths. (all ages) The Ozone Hole Tour Everything you were afraid to ask but need to know about the ozone hole. (middle/high school) Scorecard What are the pollution levels for your neck of the woods? Compare them with the pollutants somewhere else. (middle/high school) The South Pole Adventure Web Do you need to know the current weather on the South Pole? Maybe you are looking for some photos of the region. Or it's possible that you have a question about what plants, animals, or life in the area. Here's the place to go to find answers for all your south pole needs. (elementary/middle) USGS Learning Web The United States Geological Society has collected resources on the earth sciences. (all ages) Volcano World See volcanoes erupt and find out facts and figures about past eruptions. (elementary/middle) Weather.com Weather forecasts from the weather channel. (all ages) Astronomy Expanding Universe Links to space and astronomy resources organized by Dewey Decimal number. (middle/high school) Izzy's Skylog Interested in the constellations? Check out Izzy's sky calendar and constellation of the month. (all ages) NASA Here's the place for finding out about the status of space flights, past and present, as well as connecting to great resources about space and the planets. (all ages) The Nine Planets Great photos combined with text provide information on the planets in the solar system. (all ages) The Space Place NASA has put together this Web site to explain space concepts and facts to young children. (elementary) Star Child Developed by NASA as a resource to educate elementary age students about astronomy. (elementary) Welcome to the Planets A resource for finding out facts about all of the planets - sponsored by NASA. (all ages) Windows to the Universe Fact and fiction regarding the space and the solar system. You can read about space mythology,each of the planets, and the constellations. The images are amazing. (all ages) General Science Bill Nye the Science Guy Bill Nye lets you in on some experiments and scientific tricks and tips. (elementary/middle) Exploratorium The Exploratorium Museum has created an extensive set of learning resources on everything from shadows to cow's eye dissection. (all ages) How Stuff Works Cell phones, microwaves, motors, air conditioners. These are just some of the mechanical devices which are explained both visually and textually at the How Stuff Works web site. (all ages) Invention Dimension Inventors of the week and links to invention resources are a part of this M.I.T. sponsored resource. (all ages) Mad Scientist's Network Search the archive of questions asked of the scientists and if you don't find what you are lookingfor then ask the question yourself. (all ages) Science Learning Network Resources created by science museums are available here. (all ages) Science Net Search the database of science questions and answer on everything from medicine to geology. (all ages) Scientific American Current science news. (middle/high school) Try Science A great interactive site for teachers and students. (all ages) Why Files Here's the place to go to find out the why behind scientific happenings. (all ages)

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