Science Websites
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Access Excellence Resource Center |
Good jumping off point for science educators |
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Exploratorium |
Excellent set of online exhibits, Podcasts, and video options – check out the eyeball dissection |
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The Heart |
Wonderful interactive simulation |
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The Interactive Frog Dissection |
Almost like real life and saves an animal |
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University of California Museum of Paleontology |
Super online exhibits and history section |
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Science Bulletins |
Superb interactive data visualizations, as well as information on new discoveries and technology in the area of natural history |
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| NASA Digital Learning Network | http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/ | Free, interactive programs allow you and your students to learn more about our home planet and the universe beyond through video-conferencing and Web casts. Students of all ages can participate in live events featuring NASA experts and education specialists. Take a look at our catalog of events and Web cast announcements to find lessons, activities, and presentations that meet your instructional objectives. |
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Rainforest Portal |
Gateway to a vast amount of information on rainforests, preservation, and campaigns to maintain rainforests |
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NASA |
Overall entry to the massive amounts of NASA information |
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Views of the Solar System |
Over 950 images and 880 MB of information – Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese versions are available through links on this page |
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Science Learning Network |
A wealth of inquiry oriented science activities developed by various museums |
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Chemistry Teaching Resources |
Extensive, well organized set of links for chemistry teachers |
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Space Image Libraries |
A variety of still pictures presented by NASA’s Aerospace Education Services Program |
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The Why Files – Science Behind the News |
Funded by NSF, a delightful collection of scientific information |
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The Real Scoop on Tobacco |
Well developed WebQuest which provides a look at the use and issues surrounding tobacco |
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JASON Project |
Entry to the variety of materials generated by this project |
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Weather Channel |
Search capabilities and up to date information and graphics |
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IntelliCast Weather Center |
Latest weather conditions around the world |
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Tornado Projects |
Excellent pictures, current information, and myths |
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Volcano World |
Ask a volcanologist a question and gather myriad information |
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| Astronomy Picture of the day | http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html | Discover the Cosmos - a new picture every day |
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Earthquake |
Latest information about seismic activity in the US |
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Worldwide Earthquake Information |
Global information and links to maps |
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| Space Weather | http://www.spaceweather.com/ | Check out the conditions in space! |
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Cells Alive |
Wonderful videos about viruses, bacterium, parasites, and blood cells |
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The International Symposium on Environmental Issues – Sydney, Australia |
Excellent WebQuest where students learn about ozone, pollution, and the environment |
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bioSURF |
Good example of an Internet site tied to a textbook, Prentice Hall’s Biology |
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Ocean Planet Online |
Wonderful Smithsonian exhibit with environmental information as well |
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Extreme Science |
As the website says – “Feed your brain” with the number of student oriented activities |
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The Ultimate Science Fair Resource |
Ste by step guidelines, things to avoid, practical and helpful information for users of all levels |
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DNA Interactive |
Superbly crafted set of multimedia materials, lesson plans, and other tools to help teach about DNA and genetics |
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General Chemistry Online |
PowerPoint slides, teaching notes, and a wealth of information for chemistry teachers |
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Physics and Astronomy Online |
An amazing number of well classified links for physics teachers |
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Earth Science World |
Investigate careers, an extensive image bank, gather up to date information and experience a number of interactive games |
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The Physics Classroom |
Great set of tutorials, multimedia options and simple quizzes |
