Academy of Achievement: Hall of Science Individuals in science who have shaped the twentieth century by their accomplishments. Through interviews with Academy inductees, we believe that these great achievers can motivate and educate others by serving as inspiring role models for us all. Amazing Picture Machine search for pictures on a wide variety of topics from historical photos to science diagrams Animal Planet online companion to the Discovery network's new 24 hour channel that brings people of all ages together for entertainment that celebrates our fascination and passion for animals Bad Science devoted to clearing misconceptions about science...explains well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers Baton Rouge Astronomical Observatory includes info on how teachers in the area can begin to participate in astronomical activities in conjunction with the observatory The Biology Project An interactive online resource for learning biology developed at The University of Arizona. The Biology Project is fun, richly illustrated, and tested on 1000s of students. It has been designed for biology students at the college and high school level... Cells Alive! video microscopy of living cells, bacteria, parasites, and pharmaceutical effects, plus 3D biological animation Center for Disease Control latest health and safety information available Chem4Kids a chemistry site for kids - learn about Matter, Atoms, Elements, Math, Reactions Cornell Theory Center Math and Science Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, and has won numerous awards CPEP: Contemporary Physics Education Project Non-profit organization of teachers, educators, and physicists. CPEP materials, (charts, software, text, web resources) present the current understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. Cyber-Fair Created for and by students in grades 3 through 6. Students and teachers the world-over are welcome to visit this site to: read the results of student science fair projects, look for ideas for their own projects, share the results of their projects with other students. Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page interactive weather page for kids with a special teacher's section Dinosaurs an exciting look at the prehistoric natural history of the world, achieved by displaying the fossils of some of the largest terrestrial creatures that ever lived The Discovery Channel online companion to the cable network -- articles, educator guides, software... Earth and Moon Viewer lets you choose a point in space from which to view the Earth, as it would 'actually' look Earth Watch: Weather on Demand First company to develop 3-D weather visualization for the broadcast, film and post-production industries. Now, the same cutting-edge imagery is available to anyone via the Internet. Why wait for the weather when you can get a customized report? Earthquake Information all about earthquakes from the US Geological Survey Environmental Education Network online articles and exhibits are a fun and easy way to learn about a variety of environmental topics Electronic Zoo all about animals Energy Quest Contains projects, information, fun stuff. Don't miss the Energy Story, a complete explanation of energy from geothermal to nuclear. Exploratorium visit the Learning Studio for the month's 10 coolest sites and a host of excellent online exhibits FEMA for Kids learn about what causes disasters, play games, and read stories from kids who have been through a disaster Field Museum Web Site online exhibits with teacher guides including a section on Sue, the world's largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex Frank Potter's Science Gems for students, parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and mathematicians - more than 14,000 Science Resources sorted by Category, Subcategory, and Grade Level Franklin Institute Science Museum great collection of online exhibits, activities, and hot lists Fun Facts about Fungi fungi so fascinating that we wanted to share some fun facts about fungi with you Fusion Energy overview of fusion, advantages of using it as well as research being conducted Hands-On Technology Program Science experiments and other hands-on activities to help your K-8 students get excited about learning. All of the activities are designed so that the children can do them using every day, inexpensive materials. Many of the pages are designed to be photocopied and used directly by your class. How Stuff Works A great place to come to learn about how things work in the world around you. Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? Hurricanes: Online Meteorology Guide purpose of the module is to introduce hurricanes and their associated features, where they develop and under what conditions Imagine the Universe A discussion about our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving, and the kinds of objects and phenomena it contains. Just as importantly, we also discuss how scientists know what they know, what mysteries remain, and how they might one day find the answers to these questions. InnerBody: Human Anatomy On-line The place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body. This program contains over one hundred illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links. Java enabled - requires Netscape 3.01 or later. Interactive Frog Dissection awarding winning site designed for use in high school biology classrooms The JASON Project Annual scientific expedition which is the focus of an original curriculum developed for grades 4 through 8. During the expedition, students can take part in live, interactive programs which are broadcast. Jet Propulsion Lab JPL spacecraft have visited all the known planets except Pluto. Offers pictures and video as well as news and other information... Last Word Why is the sky blue? Why does hair turn gray? Hundreds of science trivia questions answered. The Learning Channel online companion to the cable network -- offers engaging programs about history, science, and world culture, and programs for pre-schoolers LEERIC (Louisiana Energy and Environmental Resource and Information Center) a clearinghouse providing free access to energy and environmental information and resources to Louisiana residents Little Shop of Physics a collection of hands-on science experiments from Colorado State University's outreach program that are designed to be used by students at all grade levels, K-16 The Magic Schoolbus features a wacky science teacher named Ms. Frizzle who takes her class of enthusiastic, inquisitive students and playful sidekick, Liz, the lizard, on educational field trips in her magically transformable bus Meteorology: Online Guides usees multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web -- resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams, animations, computer simulations, audio and video to introduce topics and concepts for a wide variety of disciplines Microbe Zoo discover the many worlds of hidden microbes in their environments - Dirt Land | Animal Pavilion | Snack Bar | Space Adventure | WaterWorld Museum of Unnatural Mystery A slightly bizarre, cyberspace, science museum for all ages. Are there really flying saucers? What killed the dinosaurs? Is there something ancient and alive in Loch Ness? The Museum takes a scientific look at these and other questions. New addition is the Children's Reading Room with stories to print and read for ages 3 - 9. NASA main NASA page with links to all its divisions National Geographic your ticket to National Geographic World, National Geographic Magazine, Traveler Magazine, the Map Machine, and more National Inventors Hall of Fame creative genius of invention is showcased through exhibits and presentations which allow visitors to experience the excitement of discovery, creativity, and imagination National Museum of Natural History Online Exhibits (Smithsonian) a few of their favorite exhibits, posted online with photographs, sound, and video NSF (National Science Foundation) independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering Neuroscience for Kids Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments on your way to learning more about the brain and spinal cord. The Nine Planets Tour Overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information. NOVA Online current feature plus a large listing of previous programs along with teacher information Nutrition Explorations the fun and easy way to learn about health and nutrition Nye Labs Online (Bill Nye the Science Guy) web site of the popular science program, includes demo of the day, news, links, goodies... Observatory NASA's public access site for Earth and space data. Pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images. Ocean Planet online exhibit from the Smithsonian Institutes full of information and images about the ocean Paleontology Without Walls a unique exhibit of fossils and modern organisms from the University of California Museum of Paleontology pH Factor Resource to help elementary and middle school teachers introduce acids and bases to their students. Materials are organized using a conceptual framework called the Seven E's: Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand, Extend, Exchange, and Examine. Lesson plans, student activities, related links... Physics Tutorials numerous online tutorials in the area of physics Plant Database A single source of standardized information about plants, this database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. Rainforest Action Network Kids' Corner information, activities, and resources on rain forests Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab Free science experiments for teachers, parents, and children of all ages. Protective goggles are required... School Gardens Gardens are being integrated into the educational curriculum to teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well. This sites provides the information you need to establish a garden at your school. Science Fair Central lots great ideas and tips for your science project Science Fair Project Resource Guide excellent resource page from the Internet Public Library that includes How To / Samples / Ideas / Magazines / Resources Science for the Millennium online NCSA Expo focuses chiefly on astronomy and astrophysics, advanced computation, and virtual environments, although later on we hope to extend coverage to other areas of science and engineering Science Hobbyist science education, science projects, museum exhibits, misconceptions, "weird" science, home schooling, amateur science, and more Science Learning Network online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education Science Projects links to science fair ideas and projects for kids from The Science Club SeaWorld animal information, teacher guides, video clips, career information... SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space Sport Science the science of hockey, the physics of rock climbing, why balls bounce, how important feet are to sports performance, and more SSEC Real-time Data Global leader in the analysis and distribution of geostationary satellite data. This page presents browse-quality real-time pictures of global weather. StarChild project dedicated to teaching young astronomers about space Theater of Electricity multimedia exhibit features 2 Van de Graaf generators and a complete course on static electricity TIPTOP: The Internet Pilot to Physics world's most comprehensive index to on-line physics resources Tree of Life a project designed to contain information about the phylogenetic relationships and characteristics of organisms, to illustrate the diversity and unity of living organisms, and to link biological information available on the Internet in the form of a phylogenetic navigator Understanding Our Planet Through Chemistry shows how chemists and geologists use analytical chemistry to: determine the age of the Earth; show that an extraterrestrial body collided with the Earth; predict volcanic eruptions; observe atmospheric change over millions of years; and document damage by acid rain and pollution of the Earth's surface Volcano World everything you ever wanted to know about volcanoes Waksman Student Scholars research programs are designed for high-school and college students interested in doing active scientific research at their own school or college, as well as teachers who want to explore new educational resources The Weather Dude Weather page especially for kids, parents and teachers from KSTW-TV weather forecaster Nick Walker. Don't miss Musical Meteorology! WebElements the periodic tables on the World Wide Web, indexed and searchable Why Files Electronic exploration of the science behind the news. Twice a month, we bring you a new feature on the science (and math, engineering, and technology) of everyday life. Our boundaries are broad -- from outer space to cellular biology, from dinosaurs and dragon lizards to the statistics of political polling. Yahoo Science Page resources from Yahoo Yuckiest Site on the Internet Gross/Cool Body Sounds, Bug World, Worm World plus a Teacher Center Zoo in the Wild The first zoo without bars! Learn all about animals from around the world. Index | The Arts | Clip Art and Graphics | Early Childhood | Foreign Language | Fun Stuff | Guides and Tutorials | Health and P. 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