AfriCam
Live cameras set up all over Africa give
students a look at African wildlife.
Human
Anatomy Online
Study the anatomy of the human body. It's fun, interactive
and an ideal reference site for students or anyone who wants to
know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and
nurses.
Rainforest
Action Network
Find out many things about the rainforest
and what kids can do to make a difference.
eNature
Guides to North America
Access field guides for Amphibians, Reptiles,
Fishes, Insects, Spiders, Butterflies, Birds, Trees,
Wildflowers, and even Seashells. You can search within North
American guides or even localize your search to a specific zip
code.
National Geographic Kids (3 - 8)
Interactive games and explorations make this web site exciting for kids.
Science U (4 - 12)
Contains a great deal of information on astronomy, geometry, and nature.
It's graphical interface creates an enjoyable exercise.
The Wizards Lab
The Wizard's Lab is a ThinkQuest project that
explores Motion, Planetary Motion, Sound and Waves, Electricity and
Magnetism, and Light and Energy.
Science Multimedia - Simulation
Links to audio and visual simulations in a variety
of areas including aerospace, animals, astronomy, biosciences, chemistry,
earth & environment, engineering, and physics.
Physical Sciences
(top)
Mineralogy Database
This mineral database contains more than 5,000 web pages of mineral data.
It has a very clear layout and is searchable.
The
Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom is a free, interactive, educational
guide to minerals and gemstones. Extensive information has been researched and categorized.
Research on Mutant Genes and Hereditary
Diseases
A great site for advanced students interested in
genetics. This report addresses a variety of topics including
gene mutations, genetic diseases, the human genome project, and
works on conquering genetic diseases.
Chemistry
(top)
Chem4Kids
A great source for information. This site will allow you to explore
Matter, Elements, Atoms, Math, and Reactions. There are also
chemistry quizzes to test your knowledge.
Visual Elements
A visual interpretation of the Table of Elements.
A Periodic Table of the Elements
An interactive periodic table. Information
about each element is given including the history of the element,
its sources, its properties, costs, and uses.
WebElements periodic table of the elements
An interactive periodic table. Information
about each element is given including the essentials, a
description, and its isolation.
Physics
(top)
Physics 2000 Table of Contents (9
- 16)
Contains lessons in Science with some math lessons incorporated.
Contains many sites with JAVA scripts for student interaction.
Amusement Park Physics
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? In this exhibit, you'll have a
chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster. Plan it carefully--it has to pass
a safety inspection. You can also experiment with bumper car collisions.
Fizzics
Fizzle!
This is a ThinQuest project that covers
Physics concepts in three categories: beginner, intermediate, and
advanced.
Electricity
(top)
Molecular Expressions Electricity and Magnetism
This site has several interactive java tutorials
covering such topics as the Russian Abacus, atomic orbitals,
capacitance, compact discs, and magnetic fields and compass
orientation.
Electricity Online
Welcome to Electricity Online, an educational internet resource promoting student understanding of the theory and practical
applications of electricity. Electricity Online gives you the opportunity to explore this subject with the
unparalleled degree of interactivity afforded by the Internet.
Space
(top)
The Galileo
Project
The Galileo Project is a hypertext source of information
on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and the science of his time.
Amazing Space
Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom
use, but made available for all to enjoy.
NASA
NASA's main page.
NASA Observatorium (K - 12)
Contains many pictures and a variety of games with space themes which
will engage young students.
Smithsonian - National Air and Space Museum
(3 - 12)
An excellent site for those looking for images on space or to learn about
the planets of our solar system.
Weather
(top)
Weather Underground
A great source of information on US and
world weather. Includes maps and statistical information.
Thunderstorms (8 - 12)
An interactive and online lesson that teaches
about thunderstorms.
The
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service's web site
gives you access to all the official weather information and
alerts.
Life Science
(top)
Introduction to the Bacteria
Information about bacteria including fossil records,
life history, ecology, and systematics.
CELLS alive!
Contains many links to learn about the cell. A portion name "The
Gallery" contains several images.
The eSkeletons Project
The e-Skeletons Project website enables you to view the bones of a
human, chimpanzee, and baboon and gather information about them from
our osteology database.
Monarch Butterflies
All you ever wanted to know about Monarch
Butterflies and more!! Great site for butterfly information.
San Francisco ZOO
The San Francisco Zoo is home to over 250 species of exotic and domestic
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
HomePage-WelcomeCarolina Coastal Science (5 - 12)
A virtual field trip of the Carolina Coast. Contains many images.
Microbe Zoo (5 - 12)
A fun and graphical way of discovering the hidden world of microbes. A
visit will take you to such places as Dirtland, Animal Pavilion, Space
Adventure, Water World, and more.
Plants (top)
The Great Plant Escape
Help Detective LePlant and his partners
Bud and Sprout unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life! An excellent internet based lesson in which students have a mystery to
solve by collecting information.
Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery
A great site! Very easy to us!. It is designed to assist botanists,
ecologists, and natural resource managers with the identification of
plants.
Learning About Photosynthesis
A collection of links that discuss photosynthesis at
varying degrees of complexity.
Birds
(top)
Bird
Conservation Initiatives
Initiatives to promote bird conservation through education, activism, and citizen
science
Bird
Song Recordings
A large collection of bird songs with their common
and scientific names.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
Wow! A must for bird lovers with everything
from FAQs about birds to natural sound studies. Several
departments, projects, and features take you to specific
information.
Frog Dissection
(top)
Netfrog--The Interactive Frog
Dissection
The Interactive frog Dissection was designed for
use in high school biology classrooms.
Whole Frog Project
Computers can't teach everything in anatomy, but they can
teach some things better, either by themselves or through synergy with conventional methods. Try out this
award-winning virtual frog- as a case in point.
Scientific Amphibian
Links to anatomy and dissection sites, as well as,
links to other informational sites about amphibians.
Scientists
(top)
The Faces of Science African Americans in the Sciences.
Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed
to the advancement of science and engineering.
4000
Years of Women in Science
Women are, and always have been, scientists. This site lists
over 125 names from our scientific and technical past. They are all women!
Women in Science
Welcome to the "Women in Science" homepage. Here you can get an overview of
several women of past and present who are involved in science.
