Science

The best science resources on the web--Visit the Smithsonian,

dissect a frog, or ask that science question that has you stumped.

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Amazing Space (Grades K thru 12)

Find all the classic Amazing Space activities. Get to know our vast universe by exploring its planets, galaxies, comets, black holes, and more. Get the hottest space news and homework help too.

Ask a Scientist!! (Grades K thru 12)

NEWTON BBS was started in November of 1991 to provide K-12 science, math and computer teachers (and their students) a place to retrieve useful information in a wide variety of subjects. Students, parents, and teacher may ask an original question or search the 11-year old archive of previously asked questions.

Berkeley Lab Educational Sites (Grades 9 thru 12+)

Links to sites such as the ABCs of Nuclear Science and the Virtual Frog Dissection Kit.

BioInteractive (Grades 9 thru 12)

Anyone interested in biology will find this site absolutely fascinating! This Howard Hughes Medical Institute website has interactive activities, videos, animations and virtual labs for students to learn about biology. Primarily geared to high school students in honors and Advanced Placement biology classes. Other high school students and undergraduates can certainly benefit from the content of the lectures.

Bugbios (Grades 8 thru 12+)

This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures.

Cool Cosmos (Grades K thru 12+)

This California Institute of Technology/NASA site is oh so cool. This site explores the world of infrared astronomy as its main topic and explains the multi-wavelength universe. Visit the site to decipher what all of that means.

Cool Science for Curious Kids (Grades K thru 3)

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology..., onscreen, off-screen and in between.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Grades K-12)

Absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about birds! The site entices bird enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to explore, learn and make a difference.

Cosmic Evolution (Grades 6-12)

This Tufts University website delineates the past, present and future of the universe as you move along the Arrow of Time. Spans eight major epochs throughout history--the eight being "future evolution" speculating the prospects for extraterrestrial life and the survivability of humankind.

Decades of Discovery (Grades 6 thru 12+)

For the past two-and-a-half decades, the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy has been at the forefront of scientific discovery. Staff and colleagues have identified 100 or so of the most important discoveries supported by the Office of Science.

Dinosaur Playground (Grades K thru 5)

A part of "The Playground" a portal to many other children's sites. Contains a number of games and puzzles suitable for young children. Examples of games include memory match, online jigsaws, sliding puzzles, video clips and images. Kids can find out more about individual dinosaurs, look at dinosaur bones, and think about where different parts of the skeleton are located.

Exploratorium Science Snacks (Grades 5 thru 12+)

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--San Francisco's Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception.

The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences (Grades 5 thru 12+)

The accomplishments of the past and present can serve as pathfinders to present and future engineers and scientists. African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians have contributed in both large and small ways that can be overlooked when chronicling the history of science. By describing the scientific history of selected African American men and women we can see how the efforts of individuals have advanced human understanding in the world around us.

Inner Learning Online (Grades 9 thru 12+)

Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students. Each topic has animations, 100’s of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links.

K*I*D*S Club (Kids Interested in Discovering Science) (Grades 3 thru 6)

Georgia Tech K*I*D*S Club is designed to encourage children's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for engineering, mathematics, science, and technology. Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join.

KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library (Grades K thru 12)

The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. In addition to KidSpace, the website features a TeenSpace section.

Ology (Pre-K thru 12+)

The American Museum of Natural History presents Ology-a place where you can explore the many "ologies" such as arachnology (the study of spiders) or volcanology (the study of volcanoes).

Powers of Nature (Grades 6 thru 8)

Explains in clear age the mechanics of natural disasters such as volcanoes, blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes and other powerful forces of nature. Includes lots of photos, diagrams, and additional links where you can learn more. Identified as a 7th grade science project.

ScienceMonster.com (Grades K thru 8)

Learn about our solar system, take a star tour, take a tour of Mars, see how gravity and inertia work, and more.

Space Kids (Grades Pre-K thru 12)

NASA's website for Space Science.

Smithsonian Dinosaur Exhibits (Grades 5 thru 12+)

A virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History's dinosaurs. It is unique because it is the only site that showcases some of the Smithsonian’s most valuable and rare dinosaur specimens on exhibit.

The Switch Zoo (Grades Pre-K thru 12+)

Switch the animals' heads, legs and tails to make new creatures at this surrealistic virtual zoo. This a great place to spend with young kids while teaching them about animals and pumping those creative juices. Actually, this a fun site for anyone who loves animals.

The Virtual Smithsonian (Grades K thru 12)

The Virtual Smithsonian highlights over 360 artifacts from the 14 Smithsonian museums along with a virtual walk to the Castle. This website is based on the traveling exhibit, Celebrating 150 Years, America's Smithsonian. Included in the exhibit are high resolution images, video andaudio clips, and artifacts which rotate in 3-D and morph into other artifacts. The website is designed for high-bandwidth connections to the Internet, i.e.: DSL, cable, and satellite. A website developed for low-bandwidth connections is also available, i.e.: 56 KB modem or slower.

Who Wants to Win $1,000,000? (Grades 5 thru12)

Test your knowledge of math and science as you work your way to the million dollar level! The questions you will answer are real. Unfortunately, the money, is not. Again, the money is not real! Curious of how other players are doing? Wondering if your high score is still a high score? Take a look at the list of previous winners and high scores.

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