Library Media Center

How many a man can date a new era in his life from the reading of a book  --Thoreau

 

Subject Links

 

Science

Scientific American
Provides articles, features, and images from Scientific American publication. Includes search engine.
Discover Magazine
Bad Science
Misconceptions in science which need to be "unlearned". This site is maintained by a professor at Penn State University and I believe represents his views. Presents many concepts for discussion.
Science News Online
Science News magazine is available here with index to full-text articles for the past 2 years.
Eurek Alert Reference Desk
Provides information on latest research in science, medicine, health, and technology. This site is produced by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Planets
Collection of images from NASA's planetary program.
Science Sites
Comprehensive site with links to all fields of science.
What's New in Science
Access to current and back issues to What's New in Science publication online.
Cornell Science Gateway
This Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, and has won numerous awards.
Natural Science
One of the world's preeminent scientific and educational institutions, the American Museum of Natural History. Provides access to collections (images), information, and research on natural history.
 A search engine provides access to databases in many fields of science.
New Scientist
Provides access to New Scientist, a weekly news magazine devoted to science and technology and their impact on the world and the way we live.
Science Phenomena
This archive contains over 350 questions on scientific phenomena, with answers provided by readers of New Scientist magazine.
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Online museum with resources and images related to science.
Paleontology
Online museum at University of California at Berkeley provides resources and images on plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates.
The Heart
Explore the heart. Discover the complexities of its development and structure. Follow the blood through the blood vessels. Wander through the weblike body systems. Learn how to have a healthy heart and how to monitor your heart's health. Look back at the history of heart science.
Cells Alive
Great site for images related to cells in the human body and related topics. Images are copyrighted.
Physics Problems
Illustrates problem solving in Physics using the inquiry method, group problem solving and individual cognitive development. From the Journal of Modern Problem Solving. Designed for K12.
Chemistry Problems
Illustrates problem solving in Chemistry using modern problem solving methods across the curriculum. From theJournal of Modern Problem Solving. Designed for K12.
Weather Channel
Breaking weather updated on a regular basis. Find forecast and flight delays for all U.S. cities.
National Weather Service
Breaking weather updated on a regular basis.
EnviroWeb
Many links to environmental resouces.
Biology
Links to all subject areas in biology, including botany, cell biology, entomology, and others.
Society for the History of Technolgy
Discusses relations of technology to politics, economics, labor, business, the environment, public policy, science, and the arts.
National Climatic Data Center
Information on factors that affect global warming and El Nino.
The Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception with over 650 interactive "hands on" exhibits. Designed for K12.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Provides information on research and developments at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Some photos and images available.

   

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