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LEARNING RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE
RESOURCES
 


 

 

Click on the link below to access information on the following topics:
Astronomy
EARTHQUAKES
HURRICANES

GEOLOGY

OCEANOGRAPHY

Tornadoes

Weather

Life Science

 


 

Environment
Learn about the pollution in your own environment and what you can do to help.
Amazon Interactive
Interactive, integrated activities on the rainforest.
American Museum of Natural History
Topics include astronomy, biology and chemistry.
American Museum of Natural History Resources
Website for Kids -- an incredible website you won't want to miss!
Ask-A-Scientist Archive
Ask Dr. Universe
A site created and maintained by the University Relations at Washington State University.  Do you have a question and want an answer???
Bacteria and Viruses
A site filled with answers to the questions "What are bacteria and what are viruses?
Bacteria Museum
Take a virtual tour of bacteria.
Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Resources are divided by subject.
Brainpop
Health, Science and Technology in animated format.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Chemistry Experiments You Can Do At Home  
A ThinkQuest site broken down by categories.
Climate Change
Climate Change Kids' Site
Energy Kids' Page
Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response
Prepared by the World Health Organization.
Dallas Zoo  
Discovery Health
Discovery Health TV and up to date information on health.
Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff 
"Did you know...?"
Earth From Space
Astronaut views of earth from space..
Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive
Presented by the Mad Scientist Network, these experiments cover most branches of science ... with instructions as to which are able to be eaten and which are not.
Education World  
A database of sites for students and teachers including lesson plans, curriculum ideas, site reviews, forums...and searchable by subject.
EduHound  
A resource for students, parents and teachers created by teachers and listed alphabetically by subject.
Environment Information and Statistics
Data, documents on quality and trends, maps, tables, and information especially for Science and Math teachers.
Exploratorium
Interactive exhibits based on Science.
Fantastic Forest
A National Geographic site on habitats of the forest.
Franklin Institute
Enjoy a virtual tour of Philadelphia's Franklin Institute.
Fun Facts About Fungi
A Gem of a Story Online
Interactive field trip to Smithsonian Institution through the Hall of Gems.
Great Barrier Reef
History of Physics
Created by the American Institute of Physics, the site is full of information on famous people as well as graphics to explain this difficult subject.
How Stuff Works
From engines, to sports, to telephones, to refrigerators and more...
IntelligentChild
Planets, spacewalks, the moon, earth and related experiments.
Invention Dimension
Created and sponsored by a program at MIT, the site has links for kids as well as archives listed alphabetically of inventions and their inventors. 
Inventors Museum
Visit this site to find out who invented what, when and why.
KidsHealth
Prepared by the Nemours Foundation for parents, students and teens.
Jason Project
A living laboratory where students can join in the expeditions from your own school.
Life Along the Faultline:  Life and Science in Earthquake Country
General information about seismology and earthquakes in the San Francisco area.
Lonely Planet's Great Barrier Reef
Mad Scientist
"Ask a Scientist" run by the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, MO.
Miami Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Virtual exhibits from the Boston Museum of Science.
NASA for Kids
This part of the NASA site is dedicated entirely to kids.
For Kids Only - NASA
How do people affect the earth?
National Geographic Kids
Activities, experiments, online exhibits on a variety of habitats.
National Space Foundation
An opportunity to experience the excitement of space.
Nature Animals
An extensive website about animals with a pull-down menu for selections.
Pasteurization - Science Net links
Learn about the importance of pasteurization.
Planetpals Earthzone 
Learn about weather, the earth, sun through fun and exciting activities.
Plate Tectonic Primer
Geology for students.
Practical Physics
On-line experiments (some require parental supervision), brainteasers, projects and more... 
Rader's Biology for Kids
Cells, chemistry and biology as well as the scientific method are found here.
San Francisco Exploratorium Online Exhibits
Online exhibits especially designed for children.
Savage Earth
An interactive tour of earthquakes, volcanoes and more
Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Resources
Information about marine and land animals and conservation.
Science Daily News
Science in the Rainforest
This is your opportunity to take a self-guided walk through the rainforest.
Science Adventures  
An online guide to Museums and Science Centers, Nature Centers, Parks, Gardens, Zoos, Aquariums, Aviaries, Planetariums and Observatories.
Science Experiments at Home
Explanations for experimenting with some familiar objects and principles.
Science Learning Network
ScienceMaster
Articles, learning galleries, scientists, resources covering a wide range of science topics....with search capabilities...for students, teachers and parents.
SimScience
Computer simulations including membranes, fluids, dams, noise and other phenomena that are impossible to measure and/or observe.
Simple Machines
Smithsonian Magazine
Art, Science and History come alive through the Smithsonian Magazine with a special section for students.
Talcott Mountain Science Center
Classes, resources, and links right here in Avon, Connecticut
Then and Now
Enjoy a virtual tour of the last 100 years of history of science and technology.
United States Geologic Survey
Earthquakes, geological research by region and Ask-a-Geologist.
United States Geologic Survey
Life and earth science, geography and geology...lots of projects and standards-based.
The Virtual Body
Explore the body through a virtual tour.
Virtual Tour of Belize  
Tropical rainforests, Mayan civilization, and Central America.
Viruses and Bacteria
The answers to questions about viruses and bacteria as compiled by NetDoctor.
Web Exhibits
Search the site for a variety of resources in Science.
The Why Files?:  Science Behind the News
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the site links science to current events.


 


 

 

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