Explore Science
Amusement Park Physics (http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/index.html) (6th and up)
Easy explanation of how physics keeps you in your seat during a ride. You can even build a roller coaster.
Argonne
National Laboratory: Frontiers Magazine
(http://www.anl.gov/Media_Center/Frontiers/index.html)
(8th and up)
The official publication of the Argonne National Laboratory keeps
you up to date with the latest research on energy and the
environment.
The Atoms Family
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
(http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/)
(7th and up)
Learn about the properties of different forms of energy with the
help of some well-known creepy characters.
Earth Science
for Schools
(http://www.moorlandschool.co.uk/earth/) (4th
and up)
Learn all about our planet, including the rock cycle, plate tectonics,
volcanoes, the atmosphere and fossil fuels.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian (http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm) (7th and up)
From aeronautics to zoology, this site lets you in on the
Smithsonian's exhibits.
The
Exploratorium (http://www.exploratorium.edu/) (5th and up)
Play games with your memory, check out the science behind different types of sports, track
frogs, or check out the Learning Studio. Information and fascination both in one spot!
How
Stuff Works (http://www.howstuffworks.com/) (5th and up)
If you've ever asked "How does _______ work?" then this site is for you.
Rader's Kapili.com (http://www.kapili.com/topiclist.html) (4th and up)
Don't let science scare you! Find easy explanations about biology, astronomy, chemistry or physics.
Science for Families (http://scienceforfamilies.allinfo-about.com/) (5th and up)
All sorts of great science links. A new article and feature each week.
Science
Odyssey (www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/) (4th and up)
Read On the Edge comic books about scientists and their discoveries, then play the game
show--That's My Theory. If you have Shockwave, check out the cool simulations in the You
Try It section.
Science, Optics and You (http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/) (7th and up)
Want to learn about optics, color, or microscopes? There are many great topics under Student Activities.
Science
Learning Network (http://www.sln.org/) (5th and up)
Inquiring minds should check out this site! Find links to cool inquiry-based
resources from museums to experiments.
Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum Home Page
(http://www.nasm.si.edu/)
(6th and up)
Come fly through history from the first airborne to the space race and beyond!Volcano World (http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/) (5th and up)
Part of a NASA project, this site allows you to learn all about volcanoes around the
world.
The
Why Files (http://www.whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/) (7th and up)
This site delves into the science behind current headlines.
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