Science
General Science
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All types of science information for students. |
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Maintained by the PBS series NOVA, this web site is a categorized annotated list of links to interactive NOVA sites. |
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Astronomy
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Site from Education World including the moon, constellations, and the solar system. |
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At this NASA web site, students can explore space science topics. |
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Find out about the Sofia Telescope |
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Created by U of Michigan this site includes a variety of material on science and scientists. |
Biology
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Site from Education World |
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Site includes all the animal kingdoms. Includes classification information for different species. |
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Find out the basics about scientific classification |
Biomes and Habitat
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Biome site created by 9th Grade students |
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Location of 10 biomes, plants, animals, and climate of each |
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Explore different habitats presented by Education World |
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Earth Observatory sponsored by NASA |
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Site covers 5 of the major biomes |
Chemistry
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This is an interactive site for learning about the elements in the periodic table. |
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Visual elements. This site may take some time to load. |
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Chemistry topics available on this site include matter, elements, and atoms, in addition to math and reactions. |
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WebElements: Scholar Edition (Gr 8-12) |
Interactive web site provides information about elements and the properties of the periodic table |
Earth Sciences
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Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, & Textures |
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This site primarily gives students information about the rock cycle. There is a very good graphic that displays the three types of rock and how they change. Information follows the graphic. You'll need to go to the site then click on Rock Cycle. |
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Site from Education World |
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Geo-Mysteries (Rocks) |
Interactive site includes answers to common questions about rocks and fossils. |
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Rock Hounds With Rocky the Dog - Sedimentary, Igneous & Metamorphic Rocks - Geosphere (V.1.MS.2) |
Describes and provides animation of various rock processes. Shows pictures and describes rocks from each category of rock type. The site is an in depth look at igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. |
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Learn about volcanoes |
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This site is for kids of all ages who love rocks. Here you will find out stuff about rocks & minerals and where to go to find out more. |
Environment
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Find out about acid rain, air quality, climate, ozone depletion, and weather. |
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Various information about the environment |
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Effect of human population on the world |
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Turn trash into treasure.. how to recycle stuff that is still good but which you do not need or want anymore |
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Learn about different ways to calculate your global footprint |
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Basic calculator to see your carbon footprint |