Science Resources

Astronomy

161 Astronomy Lectures
The historical development of our modern picture of the Solar System from the Department of History and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee

AstroWeb
Astroweb is a collection of pointers to astronomically relevant Internet resources, maintained by the AstroWeb Consortium.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Find out how to get photos from space, see a launch, get a lesson plan.

NASA's Planetary Photojournal.
Designed to provide you with easy access to the publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs, the system database is currently populated with approximately 1910 images; more are being added every day.

SEDS
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space.  "SEDS can provide an organized pathway for you to begin space related projects and give you a chance to break away from the usual classwork. You can also use SEDS as a stepping stone to a space-related career. Being actively involved in SEDS can put you in touch with many members of the space, technology, and education community and will allow you to develop the experience necessary to take leadership roles in your future career, whatever that may be."

Biology

Infection Detection Protection
This site, created by the American Museum of Natural History, will help students, families and teachers understand what causes infectious disease and what they can do to help prevent it.

Thinking Fountain
Activities and ideas, galleries to show your work, books you can use and surprises inspired by Thinking Fountain with a broad range of topics from "mold" to "dandelions" to "eggs."

Voyage to the Deep
A wonderful site including seafloor geology, deep sea exploration technology, "Creature Features" from the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea Grant College Program.

Chemistry

Allatoms.com
This page created by a Cary Academy chemistry teacher provides valuable information for students.

Earth Science

Globe GIS Program
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology used by GLOBE students to map and analyze a wide variety of information. Check out the Resource Room and the Image Gallery.

North Carolina Environmental Data
This is the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources homepage. It contains links to North Carolina environmental data, maps, reports, statistics, and the state's environmental rules, policies, and regulations . There are also links to North Carolina aquariums, the state zoo, and state educational forests.

U.S. Geological Survey
The place to start for Geology and Mapping.

Volcano World
Learn about volcanoes around the world while viewing awesome photos and movies. Part of a NASA project.

General Science

The Exploratorium
The science museum in San Francisco mounts electronic versions of hands-on exhibits like the science of hockey, tracking severe storms, and how to dissect a cow’s eye.

Franklin Institute Science Museum
A wealth of educational and exciting information from the famed Philadelphia museum. Visit the online exhibits. Educational "hotlists" offer valuable homework connections. Check out the "Kids Did This! Hotlist" featuring the work of children in areas such as art, science, and social studies.

Last Word
A question-and-answer site from the British periodical New Scientist that tells you (among other things) why your stomach rumbles, why animals don’t need to wear glasses or contacts, and how a "potato clock" works.

Mad Scientist Network
The "network" provides a forum in which people can learn more about the world around them. This site has three primary divisions: 1) Ask-A-Scientist: Includes the online archive of questions and answers, and "Ask-A-Scientist" Section; 2) MAD Labs: More about having fun with science; and 3) MadSci Library: Locate science sites and resources on the WWW. Includes links to other Ask-A-Scientist sites and information about careers in science.

Science Learning Network
How can a bike ride be like science class? Learn about the science behind the sports with "The Science of Cycling" and "The Science of Hockey." Be weatherwise with "Franklin’s Forecast." "Explore Leonardo," and learn about this great scientist, inventor, and artist. Take a whirlwind tour of a whirligig farm. Track a hurricane, view tiny creatures, or take a dip in the Thinking Fountain.

Whelmers
A science site with activities that aim to catch the mind and eye of all students.

Nature: Animals & Biomes

Alien Empire: Insects
This special multimedia Web companion to the three-week NATURE miniseries takes you into the bizarre, fascinating world of insects, with amazing graphics, sound and animation, enhanced video, and activities for kids. Read the articles to learn more about how insects reproduce, live together in society, migrate, and battle for survival.

Nutty Hatch
If you are interested in the details of birds in the Eastern U.S, this is the site for you.

Science Fair

A Science Fair Project Resource Guide
An excellent resource from Internet Public Library that links kids to all sorts of exceptional resources for their projects.

Ultimate Science Fair Resource
Step-By-Step instructions on doing a science fair project, as well as lists of general ideas to help get your brain juices flowing when you can't come up with ideas for your science fair project.

Weather

Interactive Weather Information Network
Weather data from a telecommunications gateway, and satellites with Local, National and World weather links.   Created by National Weather Service Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.

United States Climate Page
Access climatologies for cities throughout the US and its possessions.