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Last Updated: March, 2001 |
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Science
The internet got its start from academic scientists, so it's no surprise that there is plenty
of scientific information out there. Here
are a few sites to get you started.
Chemistry |
General Science |
Human Body |
Space/Astronomy
Chemistry
- Web-Elements
http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/web-elements
The periodic table of elements on the web.
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General Science
- Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu
An interactive science museum on the web.
- How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
How Stuff Works is a great place to learn about how things work in the world. This site explores
how a car engine works, what gears do, or what makes the inside of a refrigerator cold
with easy to understand explanations and great graphics.
- Science Snacks
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/index.html
Instructions for building mini science exhibits with inexpensive, easily available materials.
- Theater of Electricity
http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/toe.html
The Boston Museum of Science's Theater of Electricity is online! Get a charge from
learning about electricity. Or check out their home page at http://www.mos.org.
- Virtual Science Reference Desk
http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/library/teams/set/virtual.html
Long, alphabetical list of science resources on the web.
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Human Body
- Human Anatomy
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Lessons on anatomy, diagrams, animation, etc.
- Neuroscience for Kids
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~chudler/neurok.html
General information on the nervous system, diagrams and activities.
- Yucky Body
http://www.yucky.com
An in-depth look at the human body.
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Space/Astronomy
- NASA
http://www.nasa.gov
Current articles on NASA activities, links to pages on Galileo, space station, etc.
- NASA Shuttle Web
http://shuttle.nasa.gov
Details about every aspect of the current or most recent shuttle flight.
It even has real-time information, such as the temperature in the
shuttle and air lock, precise location, and speed.
- National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.edu
See rockets and the Hubble telescope! The National Air and Space
Museum is located at the Smithsonian Institution, and it includes
photographs of many of the items on display.
- The Nine Planets
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
This is the coolest site
about things in the universe. Everything you've ever wanted to know
about the planets is here, along with great photos and facts.
- StarChild
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/
This site is great for people of all ages who are interested in the
universe. Level I is for ages 6 to 10 and Level II is for ages 10 to
14. It has information, activities, questions and pictures.
Click here
to return to the Sites Page.
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