Science Links
	Astronomy & Space Biology: Animals (Marine Mammals), Human Body & Plants Chemistry Links Earth Science, Environmental Science & Geology Miscellaneous Science Sites Science Experiments & Science Fair Projects

	Astronomy & Space
	NASA Home The official site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a multimedia-rich site with information on life on earth, humans in space, exploring the universe, and more. The Nine Planets This site "is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information." The Observatory: A Guide to Astronomy Resources on the Exploratorium Website At this cool site, you'll be able to calculate how much you would weigh and how old you would be on the other planets. Pluto is Now a Dwarf Planet ! Updated information. StarDate Online Solar System Guide At this Texas University site you will find lots of interesting facts on each planet including a section called “If you went to…” about each planet. Lots of great pictures, too!

	Biology: Animal, Human and Plant
	Animal Information Animal Diversity Web Type in the name of your animal to search this huge database. Animal Web Cams at the National Zoo  "The National Zoo is home to 2,000 animals.  Take a virtual trip to the zoo any day of the week by tuning into our live web cams, which feature many of the zoo’s animals." Animals-Facts, Information, Photos, Pictures, Sounds, Habitats, Reports, News Use the Animal A-Z list on the right side of the page to find quick facts. ARKive: Images of Life on Earth Discover the world's most endangered species. "With the help of the world’s best filmmakers, photographers, conservationists and scientists, ARKive is creating the ultimate multimedia guide to the world's endangered animals, plants and fungi." The Electronic Zoo Lots of information on zoo animals and pets. Enchanted Learning From the home page of this site are links to extensive pages on birds, butterflies, dinosaurs,sharks, whales, and much more. FINS: Fish Information Service Click into indexes for the fish species included or search by keyword. OLogy At this great interactive site from the American Museum of Natural History, you will find sections on genetics, bio-diversity, paleontology, and also astronomy. Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Resources On this page, you will find links to information on the terrestrial and aquatic animals at these two locations. Cnidarian Information--click here   Marine Mammals American Cetacean Society Use the species fact sheets-on the left side of the page. Animal Diversity Web This site's simple search page has a searchable index on many different animals. The narratives are clear and concise providing information on each animal's food habits, geographic range, behavior, conservation, and more. WhaleNet Species and Behavior Information This is part of a large site developed by Wheelock College in Boston together with the National Science Foundation. It has many links to information on whales. Whale Songs Cetacean Information This is another nicely done site with information on 20 different whales and dolphins. What is a Whale?-Enchanted Learning You can find lots of detailed information at this kid-friendly site with great visual content. Click on the link for WHALE INFORMATION SHEETS. Wild Whales Discover whales commonly found in British Columbia.    The Human Body Cells Alive Great information on cells, microbiology, and immunology using lots of graphics and animation. DNA From the Beginning This great multimedia site is organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained through animation, image galleries, video interviews, problems to solve, biographies, and links. The Human Brain "Here you can get to know your brain – the food it likes, the challenges it craves, the rest it requires, the protection it deserves." Great site from the Franklin Institute. MEDtropolis Explore the human brain, the skeletal system, the heart, and the digestive tract. My Body A kid-friendly site to find out about the different systems of the human body. My Pyramid Explore which foods are healthy for you in this new site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Yucky Gross and Cool Body Choose the body function or body system that you'd like more information on at this cool site, which is part of the "Yuckiest Site on the Internet."   Plants GardenWeb Glossary of Botanical Terms "The GardenWeb Glossary of Botanical Terms currently contains 4400 terms relating to botany, gardening, horticulture and landscape architecture." Plant Image Gallery A collection of images useful for identifying grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Back to the top

	Chemistry Links
	Chemistry Dictionary-Chemicool Pick a corresponding number or letter of the alphabet for definitions of chemical words and terms. Chemistry: Web elements-Periodic Table Click to find out more information on all of the elements.   Rader’s Chem4Kids Chemistry information in a user-friendly format.

	Earth Science, Environmental Science & Geology
	The Dynamic Earth @ National Museum of Natural History From the Smithsonian, this interactive site has sections on Rocks & Mining, Plate Tectonics, The Solar System, and Gems and Minerals.   Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan From Scholastic, this updated page shows the damage caused in Japan, with an explanation of plate tectonics, what happens in an earthquake and how tsunamis form. Encyclopedia of Earth   EoE is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. Nearly 20 topics are featured, including biodiversity, climate change, energy, health, wildlife, and more   Energy Quest: Energy Information This intensive site from the California Energy Commission gives students information on energy sources, conservation, energy news stories, projects ideas, and many other links/   Environmental Protection Agency: Student Center This government site offers students information on ecosystems, conservation, recycling, water and air pollution, and more.   EPA: Climate Change Another EPA site, which provides current facts and details about global warming and how it impacts life on earth.   Exploring the Environment: Diversity and Adaptation Link from this page to information on earth's adaptation, species adaptation, plate tectonics, s descriptive geologic timeline, and much more.   FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes From the Federal Emergency Management Agency, here's a great site for kids that uses lots of photos, video clips and animations to teach about how hurricanes form, how they are tracked, biggest hurricanes through history, survival tips and much more.   Geo-Mysteries@ the Children's Museum of Indianapolis A series of fun activities help students discover the mysteries hidden in the Earth's rocks and minerals. Macromedia Flash is required for this site. Miami Museum of Science: Hurricane-Storm Science Sections include Inside a Hurricane, Killer Storms, Weather Instruments, and more. PBS Online: Savage Earth This site has extensive information of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.   Rockhound Home Page "Get your hard hats on and let's go digging for some fun and facts about rocks!"   Biomes Blue Planet Biomes The world’s biomes are listed with info on each ecosystem’s plants, animals and climates. Introduction to Biomes Information included on how specific vegetation has adapted to climate. Multnomah County Library Homework Center: Biomes & Ecosystems This is a very large collection of links on all of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. World Biomes: Kids Do Ecology This is a kid-friendly site created by the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis. The World's Biomes This site from the University of California Museum of Paleontology focuses on biome conservation and preservation. Earthquakes Earth's Continental Plates A site from Enchanted Learning.  Earthquake Facts Historical information on extreme earthquakes and lots of other interesting facts. Earthquakes for Kids Learn about cool earthquake facts, become an earthquake scientist, view earthquake image galleries, find out about the latest quakes and more.   Savage Earth: Restless Planet-Earthquakes This site from PBS Television has a section on earthquakes and also on volcanoes. Tsunamis Killer Wave! Tsunami Pictures, maps and resources from National Geographic Kids. Scroll down to find the links at the bottom of the page. Scholastic News: After the Tsunami See a map of the area of South East Asia that was affected, then read about tsunami warnings and relief efforts. Time for Kids: Specials: Asia's Tsunami Understand the science behind tsunamis, by watching the Brain POP movie and viewing the picture gallery at this site. Understanding Tsunamis- Discovery School Volcanoes Annenberg Media Exhibits--Volcanoes Explore volcanoes in this exhibit where you can melt rocks, test your volcano geography knowledge, and play the role of a volcanologist. Global Volcanism Project Using an interactive map, you can locate different volcanoes of the world and find answers to many common questions about volcanoes.   Volcano--Enchanted Learning This site has brief information and a detailed map.   Volcano World Updated information on current active volcanoes around the world. Weather Weather Forecasts & News Updated daily from USA Today News.   Weather Science Hotlist from the Franklin Institute This is a large collection of links related to different weather conditions. Weather: What Forces Affect Our Weather? Information and related activities on the atmosphere, the water cycle, powerful storms, forecasting and more.   Web Weather for Kids "Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become hot at forecasting the weather." Back to the top

	Miscellaneous Science Sites
	Edheads: Activate Your Mind Edhead's mission is to "create unique, educational Web experiences designed to make hard-to-teach concepts understandable using the power and interactivity of the Internet. We will set a new standard for excellence by delivering in-depth content in a fresh, exciting style allowing the user to learn intuitively in an online environment." I Was Wondering From the National Academy of Sciences, this site is "intended to showcase the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and to highlight for young people the varied and intriguing careers of some of today's most prominent scientists. The site draws from and accompanies the publication of a ten-volume series of biographies entitled Women's Adventures in Science." Online Exhibits & Educational Resources--Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium Explore rotating online exhibits. Exhibits currently featured: The Atoms Family, Ecolinks, Hurricane Storm Center, and pH Factor. The Science of Hockey "This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists."   Science News for Kids "Featuring articles on science topics from agriculture to weather, this site has something for every young science student. After catching up with news, be sure to visit the other sections of the site-like PuzzleZone, GameZone, and SciFairZone to play games, solve puzzles, and get great ideas for the next Science Fair." The Why Files: Science Behind the News From the National Science Foundation comes the stories behind many of today's news stories.

	Science Experiments & Scient Fair Projects
	Resources for Science Symposium Projects Getting Started 1. Choose a topic that interests you. Besides the obvious subjects including astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and others, there are ways to combine music, art or sports with science. It is easier to put more effort into a project that really interests you. 2. Determine the cost of a project in terms of time and money. Some projects will take weeks or even months to complete and others may require expensive materials or equipment. Determine how much available time you will have and estimate project costs. 3. Check our library's collection of science experiment books *** Remember: your project need not be overly complex or cost a lot to be successful. Project Idea Web Sites Choosing a Topic This is part of a great site from the Internet Public Library. This page has lots of links to project ideas. MadSciNet: The 24-Hour Exploding Laboratory A group of scientists based at Washington University Medical School answers science questions. Search through the archives or send your own question. Science Fair Central Here you'll find project ideas about animals, food, weather, plants, water quality, and more. Science Fair Project Guide This is a great site with lots of helpful information. Super Science Fair Projects Step by step help for creating a great symposium project. Make sure to check out the sections entitled "How Judges Think" and "Rehearse Your Presentation." Planning the Project 1. Make sure that you have a clear understanding of the Scientific Method (see links below). 2. Collect background information on your topic. 3. Keep track of all of the information that you use so that you can create a complete and accurate bibliography of your sources. Links to Resources including the Scientific Method Internet Public Library-The Scientific Method These links connect to sites that explain the basics. IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide This is a collection of general science links with additional links to Ask an Expert and Science Net-a huge collection of science sites. The Science Page This is a large collection of science sites arranged by categories. Writing Your Report and Displaying Results Create a Graph You'll find a selections of graph styles, and after entering your data, you'll have the option of printing your graph. Displaying Your Project Tips on creating winning displays, written papers, graphs, and oral reports. Science Fair Central--Creating a Display Board Use the links on the left of the page to help create great display boards. Purdue University OWL-Online Writing Lab General guidelines on writing are included here for students in grades 7-12. Remember to keep track of all of your sources for your bibliography! Back to the top