
Websites for Science
General Science
http://www.sciencewithme.com/ Science With Me! is a free educational science website for elementary age children. Our website offers animations,
movies, games, coloring pages, worksheets, fun science projects for kids and stories to help young children learn scientific
principles and science the fun way. Feel free to explore our creative web site and if you like what you see join us. http://ology.amnh.org/ OLogy, the Museum's Web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise
that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet
OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in. With age-appropriate content in archaeology,
astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and
engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogyWeb site in the Educator's Guides. They can also
use the index provided below to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.
http://www.frontiernet.net/~docbob/ Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff Website Age Range: 10 and up This website was designed by a chemist to engage
kids ages 10 and up in the observation, investigation, and explanation of the things that happen around us - science! As Dr.
Bob explains at his website, "My goal is to share some very interesting tidbits in a manner that is easily understandable.
I strive to provide enough depth to keep everyone interested." When you get to the site, scroll down the page to the featured
"Interesting Science Stuff." Use the menu to explore interesting phenomenon and learn the science behind them such as: -Lights
from the Abyss -Hole in the Head -Killer Waves -The Death of Our Sun -Insect Chemical Warfare -Amazing Ice -Mysterious
Sliding Boulders -and more! Scroll further down the page and click on "Science Circle" to learn all about: -Astronomy -Computer
Science -Meteorology -Geology Note: Other sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, and Marine Science are still under
construction at the site - so bookmark it and check back. Check out "Kids World" that contains fun activities inspired and
partially developed by Dr. Bob's daughters. And don't miss the Science Fair Project Ideas and Dr. Bob's Science Q&A's
with all kinds of interesting science facts and trivia.
Health
http://www.freevibe.com/This website is really good for the teens to check out. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign has a very cool site,
with games, e-cards, discussion forums and the straight scoop on drugs. This site has a section to learn about drugs in general
("Why People Take Drugs") or specifically (alphabetically from alcohol to tranquilizers) jump to Heads Up. If you want to
voice your opinions, visit the bulletin board. http://teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/index.aspThis website is really good for the “younger than teens BUT not little crowd” to check out. "Hi! My name
is Sara Bellum. Welcome to my website exploring the brain's response to drugs." Sara's Quest, created by the National Institute
on Drug Abuse, teaches middle-schoolers the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. It includes background information
on brain anatomy, and chapters on marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, steroids, stimulants, nicotine and methamphetamine.
Biology/Life Science
http://www.sonic.net/~nbs/projects/anthro201/Pea Soup: The Story of Mendel This very simple website provides the biography of Johann Gregor Mendel, who, through
experimentation with developing new color variations in flowers discovered hybridization. When you get to the site, use
the menu to read Mendel's biography. Then, learn about his experiments that led to the birth of genetics. Next, try the "Interactive
Pea Experiment" and breed your own virtual hybrid pea plants! This is a short and easy scientific exercise that provides
a great springboard to further learning and exploration.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=edu_home American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (ASCPA) The mission of the ASPCA to provide effective
means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The mission of the Humane Education department
is to aid in the realization of the organizational mission by providing relevant, quality materials, resources and programs
for educators, students and parents. This website has lesson plans, downloadable & printables, a newsletter you can
sign up for, and tons of information about humane education. The also have a section for kids. The link for it is: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_homeAt this part of the site, the kids can play games and do other interactive activities.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees1/index.html Age Range: 5-12 (approximately) The University of Illinois Extension developed this interactive site that provides
a multi-media tutorial in the life cycle of trees and much more. When you get to the site, turn on your speakers and then
click on the arrows to watch and listen as your guide, an animated acorn named Pierre, explains: The usefulness
of trees *The parts of a tree *How leaves make food for trees - a scientific look at different kinds of leaves and
their functions. (Includes fun leaf-rubbing activity.) *How the seasons affect trees. *The shapes of trees. *Care
and conservation of trees. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/crane/07/Welcome.html This website chronicles real-life efforts to use light planes to teach endangered Whooping Cranes to migrate. The
fall migration just started, and sign-ups are going on right now for kids to keep track of the progress online. When
you get to the site watch the slow-motion video of a Whooping Crane training flight. Then, just follow the welcome message
outline to learn all about: *Year Seven - Find out about the 7th year of this project that teaches Whooping
Cranes how to migrate using ultralite planes. *Where Are They Now? - Learn where the cranes are now on their
migratory journey. Print out or make your own maps to track migration. *News Summaries - Sign up to get free
news summaries about the cranes by email.
http://www.greenhour.com/About Green Hour As a society, we are raising the first generation of Americans to grow up disconnected from nature. That's
the bad news. The good news is that the steps that got us here are easily traced, and the way to work toward reversing
them is clear. Most importantly, by giving our children a "Green Hour" a day -- a bit of time for unstructured play and
interaction with the natural world -- we can set them on the path toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers
who would like to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the
senses. Use the experiments, activities and games to help you learn about the nervous system.
Geology
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/Esheet.cfm?DocID=192The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake This E-sheet, from a Science NetLinks lesson, walks students through
a tour the online museum for the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Click "View Details" and see the Relation field for
a link to the lesson this E-sheet supports.
http://www.rocksforkids.com/
This site is for kids of all ages who love rocks. Here you
will find out stuff about rocks & minerals and where to go to find out more. If you already collect rocks then this
is the place for you! Find out where you can get more rocks, look at some super pictures of rocks, learn how to identify the
rocks you already have and discover neat things you can do with rocks. Don't worry if you don't have a rock collection.
There is something here for everyone. Come in and browse around & take a look at what Rockhounds do for a hobby. If you
are doing a school project on rocks & minerals, you will find things here that you can use and you might even enjoy it!
Physics
http://www.secretlifeofmachines.com/index.shtml Secret
Life of Machines
Engineer and cartoonist Tim Hunkin developed a series of cartoons with simple explanations about how machines work. Tim's
unique take on explaining the mystery behind the mechanisms resulted in a TV series that allowed him to further develop the
explanations with more in-depth cartoons. These cartoons are featured on today's website. When you get to the site you'll
see a brief introduction and then a menu of cartoon topics that includes: -elevators -fax machines -internal combustion
engines -refrigerators -sewing machines -telephones -televisions -vacuum cleaners -video recorders -washing
machines -word processors -and many more!
http://www.compadre.org/precollege/The Physics Front is an online library of physics and astronomy resources that provide enhanced accessibility to peer-reviewed
quality physics teaching resources for all teachers of physics and the physical sciences with special support for new teachers
of all levels of science. The collection contains references, lesson plans, activities, labs, assessments, and best teaching
practices which are all searchable by subject and course type.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/The Science of Baseball Designed to look like a 1950's comic book, this site teaches kids the science behind America's
favorite pastime using RealAudio and video clips of scientists and major leaguers.
Chemistry
Astronomy
Earth Science
Misc.
http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/unmain.htmThe Museum of Unnatural Mystery Website This site has some interesting facts about the “unnatural mysteries”
of the world. Some of the subjects covered are dinosaurs, UFO’s, weird geology, and odd archeology. If you are into
strange & unusual science like I am, check this site out!
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