Magazines || 500 General Science || 510 Math || 520 Astronomy || 530 Physics || 540 Chemistry
550 Earth Science || 560 Dinosaurs || 570 Biology || 580 Plants || 590 Animals/Insects
Science Magazines
| Discover
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Read selected articles from the current issue, or browse the archive library of this popular science periodical. |
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Science
Daily - gives 10 daily stories
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500: Pure Sciences
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The
Black Hole Gang
This is a fun site to browse when you are not in a hurry to find something for a homework assignment. Each member of the Black Hole Gang is surrounded by some of their favorite things. If you move the cursor around, you'll discover some of them are links to other websites-- and very good ones at that! There is also a list of recommended books for each topic - many of which you'll find in the Media Center. Dragonfly
Web Pages
| This online companion to Dragonfly magazine explores a different science topic every other month such as trees, skeletons, animal communication, or flight. You are invited to send in your own investigations, stories, poems, jokes, or art work for publication. Or share questions and observations with experienced researchers and other young scientists. A great combination of facts and fun! The
Why Files
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Explore the science behind the news! Twice a month, you'll find new features on the science (and math, engineering, and technology...) of everyday life. A great "current events" site! | Science / Math
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510: Mathematics
- Dave' Math Tables http://www.sisweb.com/math/tables.htm
Roman Numeral Conversion
My sister never learned roman numerals because she claims she was "absent that day." This one's for you! You can enter a number and it will convert it to a roman numeral for you.- InfoUse's PlaneMath Activities
- Funbrain.com Math Baseball
- A+ Math
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530: Physics
Amusement Park Physics
If we've got to learn physics, let's at least make it fun. What could be more fun than an amusement park? Go ahead-- ride the rides! You're likely to come away with a better understanding of Newton's Laws and, according to the site's designers, a slight hankering for cotton candy.
The Atoms Family
Join some of your favorite horror movie characters and the Miami Museum of Science to investigate some important physics topics. Learn about energy in the "Mummy's Tomb"; about atoms and matter with the Phantom; light, waves and particles with Dracula; electrical safety with Frankenstein (who else?!); and energy transfer with the Wolfman. Each character offers you some neat interactive activities to help you learn about their topic.537 Electricity
- Franklin's Forecast - Lightning Science
540: Chemistry
Chem-4-Kids
Chemistry can be easy to understand and fun. At this site, learn about elements and how they combine to make compounds. Read great explanations of basic terms along with handy tips and tricks to help you learn concepts like bonding and electron orbitals. Discover how the periodic table got its name and why it is a helpful organization for studying the elements.
550: Earth Science
Geology and Geologic Time
Here is an excellent collection of timelines, charts and information explaining the geology and life forms of each geologic period.
Making a Weather Station
Here are some good science project possibilities. This site will give you directions on how to make several different instruments to help you measure wind, air pressure, moisture and temperature.
National Earthquake Information Center
What's shakin'? ...and where? If you want up to the minute information on earthquakes, as well as lots of historical information, this is the place to find both. Find out where the biggest earthquakes in the United States occurred and when, if there is anything that can be done to predict earthquakes, how animals sometimes act before a quake, and lots more. A great resource for the facts you need for that report on earthquakes!
Online Guide to Meteorology
An in-depth look at those wild and woolly forces of nature: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms... as well as the ins and outs of forecasting the weather.
Tornado Project Online
The folks at the Tornado Project have given their subject an interesting twist, including tornado myths, tornado oddities, personal experiences, tornado chasing, tornado safety, and tornadoes in the past as well as more recent tornadoes. You'll be glad you blew in!
USA Today Hurricane Information
Research current storms, check the outlook for upcoming hurricanes, view satellite images, get safety tips, and learn general facts about hurricanes.
Volcano World
Timely updates about volcanic activity worldwide, historical eruption reports, information on how volcanoes work, and how to become a volcanologist!
Weather: What Forces Affect Our Weather?
We may not always like the weather, but we have to live with it! This site will help you begin to understand the forces that make our weather through some good information and hands-on activities. Learn to calculate wind chill, make your own barometer, and try your hand at tornado chasing!
560: Paleontology
Curse of T.rex
This site reminds us that the dinosaurs were not alone. If we want to truly understand dinosaurs, we need to also take a look at the plants and animals that lived when they did. And how come some creatures become fossils, while others just decompose? Learn more about the process that creates fossils, as well as where to look for them, at this PBS Nova site.
Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction
This site offers a list of frequently-asked questions about dinosaurs. Click on a question to find the answer.
570: Life Sciences
Rainforest Action Network
Find out why the rainforest is important and what you can do to help save the rainforests. Learn about the people and animals that live there; try the quiz to test your knowledge!
580: Plants
The Great Plant Escape
Here's your chance to be a detective! As you solve the mysteries at this site, you will learn all about plant structure, what plants need to grow, and more.What Tree is That?: A Guide to the More Common Trees Found in the Eastern and Central U.S.
Take a close look at that tree. Collect a leaf or two. Then use this online "tree key" to figure out what kind of tree it is!
Why Leaves Change Color
This question comes up every fall! The answer can get pretty complicated. Here's an answer that's not real hard to understand from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.590: Animals
Animal Resources
Visit Sea World for information about whales, dolphins, sea turtles, coral reefs, and an extensive collection of links to endangered species information. Want a career in a zoological park? This is the place for you!
Bats
This is a well-organized unit on bats that includes facts, activities, links to additional information, and neat graphics. This is a good information resource and, if you're planning a multimedia presentation, a great example of a well-designed website!
The Bear Den
Information sheets on eight species of bears can be found here. Each one includes descriptions of the bear, its range, habitat, diet, social organization, and population status. Another section of the site will link you with all kinds of fascinating facts about bears-- their behavior, our view of bears, and what we've learned about them through research. A good resource for research projects!
Bears.org
More good bear information! In addition to facts about appearance, diet, and scientific names, this site also explains some of the myths surrounding bears to make sure we get our facts straight. Links to other sites and lists of books and movies about bears are included, too.
The Bumblebee Pages
Bet you don't know as much as bumblebees as you think you do! Here's the place to find all the facts! Learn about their life cycle, body parts, how to tell if the buzzing bug you're looking at is a bumblebee or not, and more!
Cats! Wild to Mild
A wealth of information about both wild and domestic cats, their biology, history and behavior. This site was developed by the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and will be a good resource for anyone doing a report on cats. For a specific type of cat, choose "Cats A to Z" from the menu-- information includes pictures and links to additional resources on that animal.
Children's Butterfly Site
Everything you wanted to know about butterflies and moths! This site offers answers to frequently asked questions such as "what is the difference between butterflies and moths?", "Why are their wings so delicate?", and "How can I raise a caterpillar?". Also includes a gallery of photographs and links to other sites about butterflies.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is an environmental organization dedicated to the protection of plants and wildlife. They are an excellent resource for information about endangered species, and what is currently being done to rescue them. If you are interested in wolves, look here for the latest updates on the Yellowstone wolves and newly-released Mexican Wolves. Their Endangered Species Learning Center (look for the link on the left side of the screen) offers fact sheets on several endangered animals-- perfect for reports!
Electronic Zoo
The Zoo incorporates the best animal resources on the Internet, including telnet sites, gopher databases, anonymous ftp sites, and other Web pages. Look here for excellent graphics, photos, and information on biology, veterinary medicine, environmental science, and ecology.
In Search of Giant Squid
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...
This online exhibit explores and interprets the mystery, beauty and complexity of giant squids - the world's largest invertebrates. Based upon material presented in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History's exhibit,"In Search of Giant Squids".
The Raptor Center
Raptors are birds of prey, such as eagles, owls, hawks, etc. The Raptor Center is an international medical center for birds of prey. Their website provides you with some excellent fact sheets about different types of birds, as well as photographs, and even sound files. You can even sneak a peek into the oldest established Peregrine Falcon nest in the midwest through their webcam.
Wild Wolves
Hear the call of the wild, find out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves at this PBS Nova Online Adventure site.
ZOOM Birds
Zoom Birds covers bird species, birding, fossils, bird extremes (biggest, fastest, etc.), the link between dinosaurs and birds, bird anatomy, backyard birding, bird as symbols, classification, evolution, jokes, classroom activities, and more-- all in a very colorful and fun way.
ZOOM Sharks
Explore the world of incredible sharks, discover the world of the great white shark, shark extremes (biggest, fastest, deadliest, etc.), rare shark fossils, learn about shark anatomy, classification, and evolution. View a geologic time-line, print-out information sheets, find classroom activities, and more. Zoom Sharks is updated as new shark information is discovered by scientists.Nature Notebook http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mon2.htm Science articles about many different animals from the Canadian Museum of Nature. 595.78 Butterflies Butterflies for older kids Animals
- The Crittercam Chronicles @ nationalgeographic.com
- Animal Index
- Wild Sanctuary Sound Safaris
- Wild Dolphins page 1
- Study WEB
WHALES
- WhaleTimes SeaBed - whales, sharks, penguins, dolphins and more
- Ocean Planet: In Search of Giant Squid
- ZOOM WHALES - Enchanted Learning Software