| General Science
Sites |
Life Science
Sites |
Ask A Science/Math Expert
- Gives students the opportunity to write in to experts about questions
concerning science or math.
Bill Nye: Nyelabs Online
- The online site of Bill Nye the Science Guy. Information for students
and teachers.
Bizarre
Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen - Aimed at Grades 3-9. Contains
science projects and experiments, which are arranged by category or
listed in an alphabetical index.
Discover Magazine
- The online version of the Discover Magazine. It includes an Ask
Discover feature for students to write in and ask questions from expert
scientists.
Discovery Channel
Online - Includes many science activities, articles, stories, guides,
etc.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum
- Official site of this museum, with some areas geared for students.
Michigan
Teacher Network Science Sites - The sites, cataloged mainly by school
library media specialists, are annotated and linked to Michigan Core
Curriculum objectives.
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration - Official site of NASA with links to
many other NASA sites for students.
Science Sites (MAME)
- From the Michigan Association for Media in Education. Sites are
divided by categories and annotated.
The Why
Files - This online science news journal was created by the National
Institute for Science Education for students in Grades 5-12. In has weekly
information on science in the headlines.
The
Yuckiest Site on the Internet - For Grades K-8, it has activities,
information, and illustrations of things such as worms, cockroaches, and more. |
CELLS
Alive! - Information on viruses, bacteria, human cells, and
parasites. It includes images and videos.
Desert and Desertification Project
Discovering
Dinosaurs - This site from Britannica is an online exhibit geared
for Grades 5-12.
The
Froggy Page - A very comprehensive site of all things related to
frogs, including dissection projects.
The
Electronic Zoo - A very comprehensive site with pictures and
information about animals.
Rainforest Action Network
- The RAN has been in existence since 1985, and was formed to protect
the earth's rain forests. There is a Kids' Corner for students in
Grades K-8.
SeaWorld/Busch
Gardens Animal Resources - A vast amount of information on animal
life and ecosystems.
Virtual
Body - This site has many interactive pages on the functions of
various parts of the human body. Geared for Grades 4-12.
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| Physical
Science Sites |
Astronomy Sites |
The
Electric Club - An activities handbook of experiments and projects
about electricity and electronics.
How Light
Works
Optics
for Kids - Activities, experiments, and more for understanding light and
lasers. |
Comets
and Meteor Showers - Contains both information and pictures.
Exploring
Planets in the Classroom - This site has many ready-made pages for
hands-on activities.
Hubble
Space Telescope Public Pictures - Includes many pictures, with brief
descriptions.
National
Air and Space Museum - Geared for students in Grades K-12, it
includes online exhibits and information about aviation and space.
The Nine Planets - This site
is very inclusive on information not only about the nine planets, but
also about other topics related to astronomy.
Views of
the Solar System - An online guide to the solar system aimed at
Grades 5-12. It includes information as well as a wealth of
images. |
| Weather Sites |
Earth Science
Sites |
Ozone Pollution FAQ
- A site where answers to ozone questions can be found.
Rain
or Shine: Explorations in Meteorology - From the Center for
Analysis and Predication of Storms (CAPS) at the University of
Oklahoma. Many hands-on activities are included.
The
Weather Channel - Online site of the cable channel, it also includes
many other online resources and activities for Grades 4-12. |
Earthquake
Information from the USGS - From the United
States Geological Survey, it includes daily and weekly earthquake
reports, as well as other background information.
Volcano World
- This site contains a wealth of information on volcanoes for
Grades K-12. It is extremely in-depth.
WebElements
- detailed information about the elements. |
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