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Don't miss this
site. It is by far one of the richest sources of biology and biotechnology
material on the Web. You can actively discuss a variety of subjects
through online seminars; join a teacher's discussion group; read
the latest news about science discoveries; or browse the hundreds
of classroom activities written by teachers.
Amazing
Environmental Organization Web Directory
Massive links
to environmental topics such as recycling, disasters, and pollution.
Astronomy
Astronomy in Media is ow space exploration has impacted the media, showcases famous astronauts and astronomers, and breaks down some of the best movies and TV shows.
Appalachian Trail
he Appalachian Trail (affectionately referred to as the AT) first opened as a continuous trail in 1937. It is marked by iconic white blazes (one about every 70 feet). The actual length changes from year to year as the trail shifts and detours are added or removed. Each year, thousands attempt to hike the entire trail. Of those that finish, it takes an average of 165 days. The AT was the first trail to be named a National Scenic Trail by the National Trails System Act in 1968. Rights of way and government ownership protect more than 99 percent of the trail. The AT is maintained by over 4,000 volunteers.
American
Museum of Natural History
Who are the people
behind the bones? What contributions did they make to paleontology.
Personalities in Paleontology showcases 10 leading individuals
complete with a picture and short biography. Ever wonder what the
environment would look like during geologic history? An artist's
depiction in the Timelines section lets you imagine a scene from
a specific period and explains the habitat. How should T.rex be
mounted for display? To find the current theory, click on six new
halls. Vertebrate evolution is illustrated with numerous drawings.
Aurora
Page
Information and
images are posted about the Northern Lights.
Bill
Beaty's Amateur Science
List of links
to lots of hobbies and science topics. It’s a great place to look
for hands-on activities.
Bill
Nye the Science Guy
Based on the
popular PBS television show, this upbeat Web site is designed to
interest children in the world of science like Mr. Wizard a generation
ago. Discover fast facts and experiments from the pull-down menus
in the U-NYE-Verse episode guide.
BrainPop
A highly interactive
site that is lots of fun. Content is based on the needs of its
users and the National Science Education Standards. At present,
BrainPOP.com has over 80 original animated movies covering Health,
Science, and Technology topics. Subscription required.
BrainPop Jr.
Make the BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app part of your day in the classroom, at home or on the go!
Cells
Alive
Cool animations
of how cells work.
Common
Cold
This is companion
site to Cells Alive. You will find great illustrations and explanations
about the causes of the common cold, symptoms, and treatments. .
Creativity
Pool
A free pool of
global innovation and future inventions. People can search the
database for creative inspiration, or donate new ideas and be rewarded.
Dinosaurs
Facts and Fiction
From a scientific
viewpoint the study of dinosaurs is important both for understanding
the causes of past major extinctions of land animals and for understanding
the changes in biological diversity caused by previous geological
and climatic changes of the Earth. These changes are still occurring
today. A wealth of new information about dinosaurs has been learned
over the past 30 years, and science's old ideas of dinosaurs as
slow, clumsy beasts have been totally turned around. This pamphlet
contains answers to some frequently asked questions about dinosaurs,
with current ideas and evidence to correct some long-lived popular
misconceptions. Although much has been discovered recently about
dinosaurs, there is still a great deal more to learn about our
planet and its ancient inhabitants.
Dinosauria
- University of California at Berkeley
One of the best
places to start for finding general information about dinosaurs.
Learn all about current research in Dinosbuzz, a newsletter that
gives a thorough explanation of the theories on extinction, the
relationship with birds, and the differences between fact and fiction
of dinosaurs portrayed in the movies. To better understand the
groups of dinosaurs, read dinosaur diversity and dispelling myths.
Join Sam Welles, professor emeritus, on a narrated tour of his
discovery of Dilophosaurus beginning in the summer of 1942. Find
out why the name changed after several years of investigation and
how he viewed Dilophosaurus as a movie star in Jurassic Park. In
addition the site is searchable, has a glossary of terms, and links
to the geologic time machine.
eNature
Several field
guides are presented for observing and identifying plants and animals
sponsered by the National Wildlife Federation.
Endangered
Species
One of the best
sites for facts on endangered species.
Energy
Kid's Page
The Energy Information
Administration created this kid's page. Timelines are presented
on each type of fuel such as coal, electricity, and geothermal.
In addition there are short illustrated biographies about famous
people like Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, and Issac Newton.
Fall
Colors in Missouri Answer to why
leaves change color.
Five
Senses
Detailed Lesson
Plan.
Fossil
Horse Museum
Follow the timeline
of fossil horses over 55 million years from Hyracotherium to Equus.
Froggy
Page
Fun page on frogs
- sounds, pictures, and information.
Hands
On the Land
This site provides
a network of field classrooms linking students, teachers, and parents
to public lands. News, activities, and a gloosary are some of the
resources that can be found.
Holiday
Lectures
A "virtual
laboratory," scientific animations, online exhibits, teacher
resources and an "ask a scientist" section are among
the features of the latest Holiday Lectures on Science Web site
from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Human
Anatomy Online
An interactive
site that allows you to explore the human body. Desciptions are
retrieved by clicking on specific points of the body systems. Middle
and high school students will gain the most from this site.
Insect
Safari - Orkin
Play Name that
Bug, color insects, and search the pest library. Download and print
the cool booklet that contains lots of activities.
Jefferson
Lab
Hands-on science
activities abound on this site produced by the Thomas Jefferson
National Accelerator Facility. Students will learn about electrostatics,
magnets, and insulation. A series of games will quiz students on
their knowledge of the periodic table of elements and other science
information.
NASA
Lots of materials
for educators and kids. The kids area is divided by grade level
and provides lessons, video introductions of concepts, and activities.
National
Science Teachers Association
Organization
news and standards for science teachers.
Neuroscience
for Kids
Lots of graphics
and animations that explain the nervous system make this a fascinating
site for students.
Ology
At the American
Museum of Natural History, kids can study several ologise from
biolog to paleontology. There are games, stuff to do away from
the computer, and online explorations.
Optics
for Kids
Illustrated article
on how lenses work.
Paper
Dinosaurs 1824 - 1969
Highlighting
this extraordinary exhibit is original source material from the collections
of the Linda Hall Library, Kansas City, Missouri. The curators
have gathered over 80 printed works about dinosaur discoveries
and lore such as why one scientist called T.rex Teddysaurus. You
will learn about the pioneers, read their findings, and view over
136 impressive dinosaur drawings and images.
Prem’s
Fossil Gallery or Beneath the Calamites Tree
All of your aspiring
rock hounds will want to read Fossil Hunting FAQ at Prem's Fossil
Gallery. This amateur collector has assembled a topnotch display
of trilobites, graphtolites, and fossil plants. Another good source
for tips is the Fossil Hunter. Information on collecting locations,
a field trip checklist, rules, and safety is supplied.
Sea
World Busch Gardens
Animal Information
Database.
Smithsonian
This is a gateway
to many of the servers from the Smithsonian, including the National
Air & Space Museum, Natural History Web, and the Photo Server
of images from the museum collections.
Space
Calendar
Included are
space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year.
Launch dates are subject to change. Anniversary dates are listed
in five-year increments. There are links to pictures and text about
the event.
Tools
for Learning About Birds - Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Bird identification,
sound recordings of their songs, and other information.
Volcano
World
Current and historical
information about volcanoes. Lots of photographs.
Welcome
to the Planets
Welcome to the
Planets contains planet profiles, pictures, and descriptions of
the space vehicles that were used in their exploration. This is
a good resource for students interested in this topic.
Why
Files
Every two weeks
a new article is posted that focuses on current science topics
in the news. You can use these with students to generate discussions
in the classroom. The files are archived. |