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SCIENCE

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AmericaTakingAction.com Study Hall Science Lab.
Newton's Castle - Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries and secret life. Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars.
National Bird Feeding Society - Learn About Backyard Birds is a 32-page collection of resource material to help kids learn about bird feeding. FREE download at the Society's website.
Science NetLinks offers teachers a comprehensive guide to science, technology and mathematics web sites and a growing library of Internet-based learning activities that draw upon the AAAS Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy.
On-line Observatory and Robotic Telescope
Environmental Education Resource Classroom resources, including ideas and links to support specific activities, bibliogrpahies, audiovisual and sofware recommendations, fact sheets, and other support materials.
National Science Foundation Programs, publications, and more.
The National Audubon Society An overall guide to the NAS--from its historical roots to current political and educational activities in the field of wildlife conservation.
Biology Lessons for Prospective and Practicing Teachers
Air Quality Lesson Plans and Data
Ask Dr. Universe
Everyday Classroom Tools - An inquiry-based science curriculum for K-6
Core Knowledge Tour the Digestive System - Grade 2
Kids Food Cyber Club! Learning more about good food.
Botany sites
Neuroscience for Kids
Science On-Line - recommended websites
Educational Resources - Tons of science links
Smile Program Biology Index - The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons that may be freely copied.
The Human Body
Insects on the Web
About.com Science/Nature for Kids
Endangered! Exploring a World at Risk
Astronomy Now online
Walking with Dinosaurs
All About Birds
Chemical Elements.com - An online, interactive periodic table of the elements.
Marine Creatures
About.com Electricity/Energy
eNature.com - Bringing nature to life.
ExploreScience.com - an interactive learning experience
NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center presents...Fish Faq
Frank Potter's Science Gems - great links to great science resources
A Guided Tour of the Visible Human
Using Live Insects in Elementary Classrooms for early lessons in life
Inner Learning Online - Welcome to inner exploration of Human Anatomy and Automobiles. East topic has animations, 100's of graphics and thousands of descriptive links.
MadSci Network - a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions.
Nutty Birdwatcher
Understanding Earthquakes
Virtual Cell
Volcano World - The web's premier source of volcano info.
Wonders of the Seas
Online Biology Book
KidsAstronomy.com
Extreme Science
Illusion Works - the most comprehensive collection of optical and sensory illusions on the world-wide web.
NASA International Space Station
The Science Spot
The Why? Files - Science behind the news.
Biology & Geology Labs On-Line
The "Weather Dude"
Kids' Planet - By Defenders of Wildlife
The yuckiest site on the internet
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
NASA's StarChild Project