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Science Web Resources |
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Internet Public Library Science and Technology Reference
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Science Online
Includes links to articles in Science magazine, daily news, information on jobs and career resources, and a literature library
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Mad Scientist Network
If you have a lot of questions, this link is good for you. Questions about chemistry, physics, astronomy, engineering, Earth science, and biology can be answered by scientists. Includes an extensive archive of previously asked questions.
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The Exploratorium
Links to interactive exhibits by San Francisco's museum of science, art, and human perception
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The Why Files
Explores the science behind the news with humor and clarity. Also includes links to science information and images.
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NASA K-12 Internet Initiative: The "Women of NASA
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Statistical resources on the Web
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Smithsonian Institution
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum of Philadelphia
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Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History
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Public Broadcasting System
Includes links to pages for Nova, Nature, Scientific America's Frontiers, Newton's Apple, and other programs
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Physics and Physical Science |
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NewScientist: Planet Science
An informative link to a weekly science news magazine. It includes brief summaries on news articles, jobs, editorials and more.
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Contemporary Physics Education Project
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Particle Data Group's site
Includes the latest lists and descriptions of the properties of subatomic particles, as well as educational materials
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Earth and Space Science |
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Astronomy Magazine
Includes links to a wide variety of astronomy topics, such as eclipses, planets, space photographs, and satellites
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NASA
A link to NASA's home page, with information and links to Earth and space science, news and exploration updates, and the on-line news
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Johnson Space Center's resources and links for educators
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U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program
Includes photos, maps, lists, and information on volcanoes
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Geostationary Satellite site
This page is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It gives an unparalleled view of our planet, allowing one to see the weather, forest fires, and other natural disasters.
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NASA's Planetary Photojournal Web site
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Space Telescope Science Institute
This page links to pictures, news releases, and information about education activities involving the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Ask the Space Scientist
Allows one to ask questions of astronomer Sten Odenwald, Ph.D. This page also has an archive of past questions and resources for teachers.
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Sunrise, Sunset, and Current Phase of the Moon
This page enables you to see the current phase of the moon or the phase on any date you choose to see displayed.
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The Planetary Society
This society is devoted to the exploration of the cosmos and the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence, including articles and images.
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Volcano World
Includes volcano information, video clips, and other special FEATures
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Weather by Intellicast
Weather reports for selected cities, regional forecasts, jet-stream map, and weather-related articles
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The Weather Channel
Information on the day's weather, vacation guides, allergy forecasts, and the national forecast
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Earthquake information from the United States Geological Survey
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Ocean Planet Smithsonian
This is an electronic, on-line companion exhibition containing all of the text and most of the panel designs and images found in the traveling exhibition as well as lessons and activities for middle school and high school classes.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
An informative page about research and programs associated with oceanography
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World Resources Institute
A search engine for information about Earth's environment and resources and Earth's capacity to support life
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InfoNation: Choose Countries
This database allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for member states of the United Nations.
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Microbe Zoo
Developed by the Communication Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University, this page links you to sites about microbes and their lives in soil, in your kitchen, inside animals, and more.
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The Electronic Zoo
A site dedicated to organizing and identifying veterinary and animal-related information in the Internet
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The University of California's Museum of Paleontology
This site allows exploration of on-line exhibits about the history of life on Earth through one of three approaches: phylogeny, geological time, or evolutionary thought.
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Tree of Life
The site is a collection of Web pages that present links and information about all of the world's organisms.
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Sea world/Busch Gardens (Animal Information Database)
Includes educational resources and information on educational programs
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Internet Directory for Botany
A search engine for locating information on plants
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National Human Genome Research Institute
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Health |
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Healthfinder
A U.S. government Web site that identifies and organizes health information on the Internet
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National Institutes of Health: Health Information Page
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