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Science Resources
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Current Events
Density
General Science
Light & Sound
Measurements
Motion
Experiments
Weather & Atmosphere

Astronomy

Amazing Space

Astronomy Picture of the Day: NASA

From Mercury to Pluto: Thinkquest

Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System

Online Explorations: Amazing Planets -Great online activities

Planet Pals. Com

Planetary Photo Journal: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: NASA

Solar System Simulator: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: NASA

Welcome to the Planets: Planetary Data System: NASA

Windows to the Universe

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Biology

Biology4Kids.Com

Biology: Galaxy Directory

Biology: Google Directory

Biotech: University of Texas

Cells Alive.Com

Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial: The Biology Project: Arizon State University

Cell Structure and Processes: Thames Valley District School

eNature. Com: National Wildlife Federation

Living Things: Revise Wise Science: BBC Schools

Meiosis: Access Excellence: National Health Museum

Membrane Transport: Biology: Northland Community College

Mitosis: Access Excellence: National Health Museum

The Power of Green: ASU Center for Study of Early Events in Photosynthesis

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Chemistry

All About Atoms: Science Education: Jefferson Lab

Atoms and Ions: General Chemistry Online

The Atoms Family: Miami Museum of Science

Binary Ionic Compounds: Quia

Diatonic Molecules: Quia

Middle School Science Stuff: University of Kansas

Periodic Table Power Point Presentations: Google Search

The PH Phactor: Miami Museum of Science

Rader's Chem4Kids.Com

Science: Matter: BrainPop

The Science Spot: Chemistry Lesson Plans

Tutorial On Balancing Equations: Dr.-Yue Ling Wong's Science Education Tutorials

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Current Events in Science

Living Things In the News: Living Things: The Franklin Institute Online

Magazine Article Search Engine: MagPortal.Com

The Museum of Unnatural Mystery

Science and Nature: BBC Online

The Why Files? Science Behind the News

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Density

The Basics of Chemistry: Ohio State University

Density, Mass and Volume Calculation Practice: Widener University

Density: Physics Quiz: Syvum

Density Quiz: Quia

Electronic Chemistry Homework Pages: California State University Dominguez Hill

Lessons on General Physics: Physics Zone: Science Joy Wagon.Com

Mass, Density and Volume Word Problems: Widener University

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General Science

Edheads.com
free science themed web activities including weather, simple machines and virtual surgery

Grossology: The Science of Being Gross: National Geographic Kids

Interactive Online Textbooks: Pearson Prentice Hall

Invent Now: National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Geographic Kids

The Open Door Web site Reference Resource

Pearson Prentice Hall Publishers

Resources for Middle School Science Teachers: Middle Science.Com

Science: BrainPop

Science: Google Directory

Science Master.Com

The Science Spot.Net

Science Teachers Resources Grade 6: National Academies Press

Science Teachers Resources Grade 7: National Academies Press

Science Teachers Resources Grade 8: National Academies Press

Sci+MaTe: ScienceMathematicsTechnology: Education for Building America's Future!

Score Science: Humboldt County Office of Education

SegWay: Science Educations Gateway

USGS Educational Resource

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Lights and Sound

Mirages in the Sky: Museum of Unnatural Mystery

Science of Light: Teachers' Science Lab: Learner.Org

The Sound Site: Science Museum of Minnesota

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Measurements

Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature Scales: Athena Curriculum Weagther

Measurements: AAA Math.Com

Metric Measures: Taking America's Measure: NIST

Metric Units and Measurement: Math League.com

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Motion

Motion by Clint Sprott: University of Wisconsin

Newton's Laws: Studyworks Online!: Physics Classroom

Newton's Laws of Motion: Physics Classroom: Glenbrook High School

Physics of Skateboarding - Concepts: Dr. Skateboard.Com

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Online Experiments

Home Experiments: The Adventures of Science Bob!

Science Experiments at Home: Playwiths

Science Snacks: Exploratorium

Simple But Significant Science Using Everyday Materials by Lois NIcholson: Science is Fun in the Lab of Shakhashiri

Student Science Experiments: AlkaSeltzer: Bayer Health Care

Try This!: World Magazine: Nation Geographic

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Weather and Atmosphere

Air Quality Planning and Assessment Division: Office of Air Quality

Climate and Weather Unit: Comm Tech Lab: University of Michigan

Education Lounge: Weather.Com

Extreme Weather Sourcebook: University of Colorado

Intellicast.Com

Interstate Forecast: Weather Channel.Com

National Climatic Data Center: NOAA Sattelite and Information Service

National Severe Storms Library: NOAA

Tornado Brain Twisters: National Geographic Kids Brain Teasers

Weather: BBC

Weather Forecasting: Online Meteorology: Illinois State University

Weather: InfoPlease.Com

Weather Underground.Com

Weather: USA Today

Weather: What Forces Affect Our Weather?: Lerner.Org

WebWeather For Kids: National Center for Atmospheric Research

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