Internet Resources for Science

Science involves exploring the world around us from the smallest microscopic organisms to the far off reaches of space. Many online resources are available online. Explore these using the following materials:

Professional Organizations, Standards, and Materials
Starting Points
Atmosphere, Earth, and Environmental Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Space Science
Related Materials and Resources

Professional Organizations, Standards, and Materials

National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
http://www.nabt.org/
Empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students

National
http://www.nsta.org/
Mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all

Science NetLinks from the Marcopolo Project
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
From the AAAS, explore standards-based science lessons and web resources for educators

General Science

Starting Points

42explore Projects
http://42explore.com
Background information and links to quality websites, activities, webquests, and teaching materials

Bill Nye
http://www.billnye.com/
Join Bill Nye the science guy for lots of fun science information and activities

BrainPop
http://www.brainpop.com/
Short animation movies on health, science, technology and other topics

Dirtmeister's Science Reporters from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/
Resources and activities for children and teachers

Frank Potter’s Science Gems
http://www.sciencegems.com/
Great science starting points

Magic School Bus from Scholastic
http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/home.htm
Resources and activities for children and teachers based on the program topics and characters

Science from BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/science.shtml
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities

Science from HomeWorkSpot
Organized, annotated links

Elementary School http://homeworkspot.com/elementary/science/
Middle School http://homeworkspot.com/middle/science/
High School http://homeworkspot.com/high/science/

Science from the Multnomah County Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/scihc.html
Information by category

Science, Computing and Technology from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scigs.html
Quality links and descriptions

Science Fair Central from DiscoverSchool
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
A comprehensive guide to science fair projects and ideas

Science Stuff from the KidsHub
http://kidshub.org/kids/math.cfm
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities including elementary and middle school life and physical sciences

SciMan Says from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/sciman/index.asp
Resources and activities for young adults and teachers on chemistry, phsycis, earth science, plants, animals, human system, space science, and technology

Resources for Teachers

Bunsen Bob's Science Hunt
http://www.sciencehunt.com/
Explore ideas for science projects: K-8 or 9-12

Canada Science and Technology Museum
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/kidszone.cfm
Explore exhibits, lessons, activities, and games

Exploratorium from the San Francisco Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
On online museum of science, art, and human perception

Field Museum from Chicago
http://www.fmnh.org./
Explore exhibits and educational exhibits

Forensic Science from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/forensics.html
Lesson for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Franklin Institute Science Museum
http://sln.fi.edu/
Lots of exhibits and resources for teachers and students

Jason Project
http://www.jasonproject.org/
Follow projects live or view past expeditions to places around the world

Science from Family Education Network's Teacher Vision
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5818.html
Lessons, assessments, printables, and themes organized by Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

The Science Club
http://www.halcyon.com/sciclub/
Information on science projects and science fair ideas

Science and Technology from PBS' TeacherSource
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
Basic information about science fair projects

USGS Learning Web
http://www.usgs.gov/education/
Resources for teaching geology, biology, geography, and hydrology

Resources for Young Adults

American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/
Information for adults, young adults, and children

Did You Ever Wonder? from the Berkeley Lab
http://www.lbl.gov/wonder/
Explore a wide range of questions related to science

eNature
http://www.enature.com/
Great nature database, information, and postcards

Geologylink
http://college.hmco.com/geology/resources/geologylink/index.html
Many good geology resources including virtual field trips and news

Globe
http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html
Lots of science resources and the opportunity to participate with children around the world

Internet History of Science Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/science/sciencesbook.html
Information about the history of science

Passport to Knowledge
http://passporttoknowledge.com/main.html
Series of interactive learning adventures on Life, Earth, Space, and Physical sciences

Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/index.htm
Links to the latest research news to connect with world events

The Why Files: Science Behind the News
http://whyfiles.org/
Great connections between science and real-world events

Resources for Children

Cool Science for Curious Kids
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
Interesting activities and resources for kids

Dragonfly
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/
Inquiry-based learning activities in science

EcoLinks from the Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/ecolinks/
Explore the areas of atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere, geosphere.

Ology from the American Museum of Natural History
http://ology.amnh.org/
Information on genetics, biodiversity, paleontology, and astonomy.

Leonardo's Workshop
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsWorkshop.html
Lots of activities based on the life and activities of Leonardo simple machines

National Geographic Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html
Explore a wide range of science and social studies topics for kids

Science Games for K-8 from FunBrain
http://www.funbrain.com/teachers/subj_sci.html
A wide range of online games for practice and thinking

Science 4 Kids from USDA
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
Lots of fun information, activities, and projects in all areas of science

Try Science
http://www.tryscience.org/
Experiments, activities, adventures, and virtual field trips to various science topics

Zoom School: Science
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/categories/science/
Great science resources for young children

Atmosphere, Earth, and Environmental Science

Starting Points

Earth, Geology, & Oceanography from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scies.html
Quality links and descriptions

Earth Science from the High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/science.cfm
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities including astronomy, ecology, geology, and meteorology.

Environmental Science from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scien.html
Quality links and descriptions

Geography from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/geography.html
Organized, annotated links including ecosystems, weather, disasters

Weather, Information, and Maps from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/weather.html
Quality links and descriptions

World Watch from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/
Resources for children and teachers

Resources for Teachers

Cloud Forest Alive
http://www.cloudforestalive.org/
Lessons, photos, and information about cloud forests of Central America

Earth Science from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/earthsci.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Explorers from FSU
http://www.met.fsu.edu/explores/
Resources for children and teachers on weather and geography including lessons

Weather from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/weather.html
Lesson for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Resources for Young Adults

Air Quality Index from the US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqikids/
Information about air quality, air pollution and health

EarthTrends from the World Resources Institute
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
A comprehensive online database focusing on environmental, social, and economic trends that shape th world

EcoWorld: Nature and Technology in Harmony
http://www.ecoworld.com/maps/World_Country.cfm
Explore issues such as nature, energy and technology around the world

EPA Student Center
http://www.epa.gov/students/
Resources on the environment for middle and high school students on all aspects of the environment

Geology Online from the Illinois State Museum
http://geologyonline.museum.state.il.us/tools/links/
Explore great resources for students related to geology

Global Topics from the World Resources Institute
http://www.wri.org/wri/wrisites.html
Explores issues of environment and economics

How Earth Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-earth-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Mineral Gallery
http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm
Explore a database of minerals by name, class, or grouping

Which World? Scenarios for the 21st Century
http://www.hf.caltech.edu/whichworld/explore/regions.html
Explore trends in various regions

Virtual EarthQuake
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualEarthquake/
Explore a web-based simulation of an earthquake

Scientific American
http://www.sciam.com/
Resources supporting and expanding the popular science magazine

Resources for Children

Earthquakes for Kids from USGS
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/
Information and project ideas related to earthquakes

FEMA for Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
Information about disaster preparation

Hurricane Hunters
http://www.hurricanehunters.com/
Information and resources about hurricanes

Hurricane: Storm Center
http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/
Information about the environmental and social aspects of hurricanes

Owlie Skywarn
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/owlie/owlie.htm
Information and resources about weather hazards and preparation

Rainforest Action Network
http://www.ran.org/kids_action/index.html
Explore ways that students can have an impact on the environment

Research Starters: Ocean Life from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/researchstarters/oceans/
Glossary, articles, and links

Rock Hound
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/
Rocks and minerals for young children

Secrets at Sea
http://www.secretsatsea.org/
An animated simulation on oceans and the environment

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
Explore the premier source for volcano information

Volcanoes of the World
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/framework.html
Provides information about volcanoes from around the globe

Water Science for Schools from USGS
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
Information and activities related to water

Life Science

Starting Points

Animals from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/animhc.html
Organized, annotated links

Biological Science & Animals from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scibs.html
Quality links and descriptions

Biology from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/biolohc.html
Organized, annotated links

Biology Guide from the High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/biology.cfm
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities including cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, human biology, and immunology.

Resources for Teachers

Dinosaurs from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/dinosaurs/
Resources for children and teachers

Go Bug-gy from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bugs/
Resources for children and teachers

Endanged Ecosystems from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/index.htm
Resources for children and teachers

Life Science: Animals from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/animals.html
Lesson for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Life Science: Ecology from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/ecol.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Life Science: Human Body from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/body.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Life Science: Microscopic World from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/micro.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Life Science: Plants from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/plants.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Ocean Life from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/oceanlife/index.htm
Resources for children and teachers

Resources for Young Adults

Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Database of animals

The Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
Information and activities on cell biology

Cells Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Lots of photographs, animations, and resources

Dinosauria Online
http://www.dinosauria.com/
Information and resources on dinosaurs

Froguts
http://www.froguts.com/
Great online tutorial and frog dissection site

Gray’s Anatomy
http://www.bartleby.com/107/
Great labelled drawings of the human body

How Life Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-life-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Human Anatomy Online
http://www.InnerBody.com
Information and activities on the human body

Insects on the Web
http://insects.org/index.html
Lots of resources on insects

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
http://www.itis.usda.gov/
Information on plants, animals, fungi, and micrones North America and the world

DNA from the Beginning
http://dnaftb.org/
An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity

Garden Web
http://www.gardenweb.com/
Background information about plants and gardening

Most Wanted Bugs
http://www.denniskunkel.com/PublicHtml/Education05.asp
An up-close look at bugs

Nature Net
http://www.nature.nps.gov/
Learn about wildlife, plants, and geology of US parks.

Nature Watch
http://www.fs.fed.us/outdoors/naturewatch/default.htm
Information and activities related to wildlife, plants, and fish

Net Frog
http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/frog/
Interactive Frog Dissection tutorials

Odyssey of Life from PBS NOVA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/odyssey/
Information about life

PLANTS: National Resources Conservation Service
http://plants.usda.gov/
A database of plants

Student Guide to the Human Genome Project
http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/education/students.html
Explore resources and information about the Human Genome Project

Tree of Life Project
http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
A collaborative Internet project connecting information about phylogeny and biodiversity

US Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/
Resources on birds, fire, fish, habitat, and history
Endangered Species
Kids and Educators

Walking with Dinosaurs from BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dinosaurs/
Information, timelines, games, and quizzes about dinosaurs

World Wildlife Federation: The Conservation Organization
http://www.panda.org/
Resources on wildlife protection

Resources for Children

Adventures of Human the Worm by UICU
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html
Learn about worms from Herman

Aggie Horticulture Just for Kids
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/index.html
Sections on junior gardening, nutrition in the garden, human issues in gardening, and composting for kids.

Animal Information Database from Sea World
http://www.seaworld.org/infobook.html
Animal information and news

Animal Nation
http://www.animalnation.com/
A weekly magazine and web resource

Animals from Enchanted Learning
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/coloring/
Animal printouts to color

Animals of the Rainforest
http://www.animalsoftherainforest.org/frames.htm
Explore many different types of creatures found in the rainforest - for kids

Chickens, Eggs, and Incubators by UICU
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/eggs/res00-index.html
Learn about eggs and chickens through a series of fun activities

Desert Animals and Wildlife from Desert USA
http://www.desertusa.com/animal.html
Lots of animals from the deserts

Endangered! from the American Museum of National History
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/index.html
Information about endanged animals and habitats

Great Plant Escape by UICU
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/index.html
Learn about plants through a series of fun activities

Journey North from Learner.org
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
A gloabl student of wildlife migration, hosts the popular Monarch butterfly project

Katerpillars (& Mystery Bugs)
http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/entyouth.htm
Activities and resources to learn about entomology

Missouri Botanical Gardens for Kids
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
Lots of great resources on botany, biomes of the world, freshwater ecosystems, and marin ecosystems

Natural History Notebooks
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mon2.htm
Information on many types of animals

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Learn about the nervous system and explore experiments and activities

Kratt's Creatures
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/
Creature information and activities based on the TV show

Oakland Zoo Animals
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/atoz.html
Animals A to Z is different categories

Online Science Field Journals from the American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/online_field_journal/cp/cp_menu.html
Explore online field journals on sea shells, birds, insects, butterflies, rocks, leaves, animal tracks, flowers, fish, and spiders

Who's Who from the Canadian Wildlife Service
http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/hww-fap/index_e.cfm
Information and videos on animals

World Wildlife Fund for Kids
http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
Information on endangered species, games, and quizzes

Yucky Roach World
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/roaches/index.html
Information and activities about roaches

Yucky Worm World
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/worm/index.html
Information and activities about worms

Zooish
http://www.zooish.com/
Lots of information about animals, nature, and zoos

Physical Science

Starting Points

Chemical Science from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scics.html
Quality links and descriptions

Chemistry Guide from the High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/chemistry.cfm
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities including periodic table, organic chemistry, lab experiments, and reviews.

Physics and Optics from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/sciph.html
Quality links and descriptions

Physics Guide from the High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/physics.cfm
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities including science of sports, matter, and energy

Resources for Teachers

Physical Science from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/physci.html
Lessons for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Physics Central
http://www.physicscentral.com/
Resources for the physics classroom

Physics Classroom by T. Henderson
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html
An online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Physics Classroom
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Default2.html
An online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Resources for Young Adults

Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
Learn about the physics of roller coasters

Chemical Elements
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
Explore ideas for chemistry

Eric Weisstein's World of Chemistry
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/chemistry/
Information by chemistry topics

Eric Weisstein's World of Physics
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/
Information by physics topics

How Stuff Works: Electronics
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/
Learn about how electronics work

How Physcial Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-physical-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

WebElements
http://www.webelements.com/
Information about the periodic table

Resources for Children

Atom's Family from the Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
Information and activities about energy and safety

Chem4Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Information about reactions, elements, atoms, matter, and biochemistry.

Energy Information Administration Kids Page
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
Explore facts, online resources, glossary, and a quiz related to energy

Energy.gov from the US Department of Energy
http://www.energy.gov/kidz/kidzone.html
Information, a dictionary, contests, games, quizzes, and science fair projects

Energy Quest
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
Fun activities, games, and resources related to energy

Particle Adventure
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Learn the funamentals of matter and force from this adventure

Periodic Table of Elements
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
Resources about the periodic table

pHFactor from the Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/ph/
Learn about about pHFactor and conduct experiments

Space Science

Starting Points

Astronomy & Space from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/astrohc.html
Organized, annotated links

NASA Sites from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scinasa.html
Quality links and descriptions

Space and Astronomy from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scisp.html
Quality links and descriptions

Space Frontier from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/
Resources for children and teachers

Resources for Teachers

Astronomy and Space from Discovery School Lesson Plans Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/astronomy.html
Lesson for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

NASA Educator Astronaut
http://edspace.nasa.gov/
Learn more about the teacher program and resources

Space Day
http://www.spaceday.com/en/index.php
Ideas for Space Day each May 1

Resources for Young Adults

Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/
Information by astronomy topics

How Space Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-space
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Hunt for Alien Worlds from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worlds/
This NOVA program focuses on theories about life beyond earth

Life Beyond Earth from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/
Based on PBS program

NASA Home Page
http://www.nasa.gov/
Main website for all of NASA resources

NASA Human Space Flight
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/
Information on all aspect of human space flight

Planetary Sciences
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetary_home.html
Resources from the National Science Data Center

Space.com
http://www.space.com/
Lots of information and resources

Resources for Children

Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Lots of news, information, and activities

Artsy the Part-time Astronaut
http://www.artyastro.com/artyastro.htm
Fun Flash-based online story and information

Astronomy for Kids
http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/index.html
Lots of resources on planets, sky, and stars with postcards and puzzles

Exploring the Planets from the National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/etp.htm
Information on planets, comets, and exploration

NASA Kids
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
Resources and news about NASA, science, and space for kids

Nine Planets
http://www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/
A multimedia tour of the solar system

Research Starters: Space from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/researchstarters/space/index.htm
Glossary, articles, and links

Solar System from Loogootee Elementary West
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/space/index.html
Aimed at second grade

Space Kids
http://www.spacekids.com/
Lots of activities and information for kids about space

Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
Information about earth and space science at different reading levels

Related Resources and Materials

EnviroLink Network
http://www.envirolink.org/
non-profit organization...a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
http://www.enc.org/
Mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.

Explorer
http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer/
Collection of educational resources (instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, student created materials ...) for K-12 mathematics and science education.

Get Tech
http://www.gettech.org/
GetTech helps students, teachers and parents plan for exciting careers in technology, engineering, manufacturing and science. Getsmarter lets students test math and science skills against students around the world. Now they are together.

National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/
The NSF is an independent agency of the U.S. Government whose mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.

MadSciNet
http://www.madsci.org/
Site represents a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions. For good measure they provide a variety of oddities and other ends as well.
Similar Site: Science Network News http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/SNN/index.html

Science Hobbyist by B. Beaty
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/
Must see for science educators - - contains amatuer science, physics demonstrations, a homeschooling page and more.

Science Museum of Minnesota
http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/
Start by exploring the science activities, the online collections, and more.

Science Societies

American Astronomical Society

USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)
http://info.er.usgs.gov/
Bureau of the Department of the Interior, provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.

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