For students in grades 5-8, this contest fosters the exploration, understanding and communication of science. More than 60,000 children from around the country enter science projects in one of the science and engineering fairs affiliated with Science Service. Between June (the deadline for entering) and early September, judges choose 400 semifinalists among the entries. In October, 40 finalists receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the competition finals, consisting of a series of team challenges and oral presentations. The winners receive scholarships and semifinalists receive prizes.
The DuPont Challenge is an essay of 700 to 1,000 words discussing a scientific or technological development, event, or theory that has captured your interest and attention. Winners of the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Awards Program receive national recognition and a significant financial grant. The program, sponsored by the DuPont Center for Collaborative Research & Education in cooperation with General Learning Communications, awards cash prizes totaling more than $13,000.
eCyberMission is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in your community.
This is the world's largest science competition for students in all grades. Entrants must be United States or Canadian citizens or legal residents, living within the United States, U.S. Territories, or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public, private or home school. The competition encourages students to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of a future technology. Students work in groups and compete in one of four grade-level categories.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a multinational non-profit organization that sponsors this competiton, which is considered the "little league" of the FIRST Robotics Competition. FIRST and the LEGO Company partner to run this program for children 9-14. Using LEGO bricks, participants build a robot and compete in events according to age groups.
Held annually in May, students from more than 40 nations compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, scientific field trips and the grand prize: a $50,000 college scholarship.
Since 1942, Science Service has been in the business of making dreams come true through the Science Talent Search (STS). In 1998, Intel became the new sponsor of this nationwide competition: America's oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science contest. Each year the STS helps the nation find and encourage especially talented high school seniors to pursue careers in science, math, engineering, and medicine.
Awarding achievement should not be limited to athletic abilities. Students of all academic and athletic levels should have the benefit of excelling in their own unique talents and passions. Academic sports motivate participants to compete for honors and awards while teaching them the skills of team work and discipline skills that sustain them to be productive and successful adults.
The Department of Energy's National Science Bowl® is a highly publicized academic competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth, computer and general science. The teams are comprised of five students and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. The competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final. Questions are submitted by scientists at all of Energy's facilities as well as from other federal agencies and university consortia. The questions are multiple choice and short answer in the categories of chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science.
"The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments. The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular board games, TV shows and athletic games."
The Panasonic Academic Challenge is a highly academic national high school competition modeled after Florida's statewide tournament. Each team consists of six students (four players and two alternates) and one coach. As many as six teams may compete against each other in one competition. This is not a quick response, trivial pursuit contest. Instead, it is a slower-paced tournament in which players are asked questions from the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, the fine arts, foreign language (French and Spanish) and technology. The questions are written by educators from high schools and colleges throughout the nation.
"The Physics Bowl is co-sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers and Metrologic, a leader in laser and holographic technology. It is a 40-question multiple choice, timed test, supervised at your school and administered throughout the country in April of each year. The exam is designed to be challenging, with average scores of about 50%. Questions are based on topics and concepts covered in a typical high school physics course."
The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school. It is administered by The College Board and funded by the Siemens Foundation.
"JETS, the Junior Engineering Technical Society, has a mission to guide high school students towards their college and career goals. JETS provides activities, events, competitions, programs, and material to educate students about the engineering world. Students learn how to apply high school mathematics and science to real life. "
The Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program challenges students to use creativity and imagination along with science, technology, and mechanical ability to invent or modify a tool. This competition began in 1996.
This premier competition, hosted by the Center for Excellence in Education, allows top biology students the opportunity to display their talents on a national and international level. Over 70 countries participate in this competition, which is open to any high school students nominated by their teachers. USABO awards individual achievement in theoretical and practical biology knowledge and understanding.
The YES Competition offers college scholarship awards to high school juniors and seniors who submit outstanding research projects that apply epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue.
The Young Naturalist Awards, sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History, is an inquiry based research competition for students in grades 7-12. Twelve winners receive cash awards and an expense-paid trip to New York City.
Lyceum of Santa Clara Valley is an organization that provides enrichment seminars for intellectually gifted children and is primarily staffed by volunteers. Seminars are developed and taught each year within four areas: Art, Humanities, Natural Science and Physical Science.
The mission of the Science and Engineering Fair is to motivate students. This is accomplished in cooperation with the schools, by providing a venue for demonstration of student research, interaction with a judging science or engineering professional, and by the competition for ribbons, certificates, cash awards, and trips. The Fair and the process to create a project to exhibit build on classroom instruction, encouraging the students to investigate and learn at a higher level. The top few at each fair receive an expenses-paid trip to represent Memphis and Shelby County at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), where prizes include full college scholarships, cash awards worth thousands of dollars, and world- wide trips.
This organization has several educational programs for precollege and undergraduate students. Some of the opportunities available include shadowing an employee, being a student research intern or being a student apprentice (must be a Tri-Cities student for many of the programs). Professional development workshops are available for teachers.
An opportunity for 9th-12th graders to take advanced placement courses in small class sizes(with an average class size of 12 in 2002). This school specializes in mathematics and science while preparing students to be leaders in their chosen profession.
Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership. With a 36-year history, SACNAS is comprised of over 20,000 members, partners, and affiliates from a diversity of disciplines, institutions, ethnic backgrounds, and levels along the educational trajectory. SACNAS members are dedicated to giving back through mentorship, peer networks, and professional development, and to engaging in science research and leadership of the highest caliber.
Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Goldwater Scholars are eligible for one or two years of support.
A component of the Carnegie Science Center, this organization supports girls' interest and participation in math, science and technology in schools and for future careers. GMSP focuses primarily on middle school girls.
Explore the Bay and its wetlands. Using the latest in computers and technology, students will get a real hands-on opportunity to explore, study, and conduct actual scientific research on the Chesapeake Bay. Canoe among the herons, seine for aquatic life, and muck through a marsh. Experience nature first-hand, and develop the skills to do the work of a scientist.
Founded in 1983, the goal of the Center's programs is to help keep the United States competitive in science and technology. Programs allow the Center to establish long-term relationships with enrollees and enable them to become creators, inventors and scientists. Annually, students can participate in: The USA Biology Olympiad and the Research Science Institute (RSI).
The Columbus Foundation Community Grant allows students in grades 6th through 8th the opportunity to address issues facing their local communities. Students work in groups brainstorming a current issue facing their community and possible solutions to help alleviate the problem. There is a deadline and prizes include a $25,000 grant to the winning team to use in order to pursue their plan and help the community.
The Davidson Fellows scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
The Math/Science Network is a non-profit membership organization of educators, scientists, mathematicians, parents, community leaders, and government and corporate representative. Our mission is to promote the continuing advancement in mathematics and science education of all people, with a particular emphasis on the needs of women and girls. The goal of the Math/Science Network is to increase the participation, retention, and advancement of girls and women in mathematics, science, and technology.
The gifted education section of this organization focuses on scientific genius and creativity among gifted students. The John Templeton Foundation sponsors a number of conferences and programs, many of which provide impressive grant opportunities. There is also a section for gifted resources.
The Consortium aims to foster and support specialized schools in mathematics, science and technology, and provide a forum for these schools to exchange information and program ideas. Each year the consortium holds a student conference in which "the leaders of tomorrow's scientific community may come to share ideas and concepts that may better the future. At such meetings, intelligent young people confront the burning problems of today's world with their fresh initiative. Here, leaders are born and minds are shaped."
NFL is a leading honor society and educational resource for teachers, students, administrators and parents in speech and debate education with more than 2,700 member schools and 90,000 active student members. It provides educational opportunities, honors, scholarships and awards that recognize students at local, regional and national levels. The NFL hosts the annual U.S. national high school forensics tournament, attracting more than 90,000 high school students to compete for national honors in events including policy debate, dramatic interpretation, student congress and many more.
Medicines by Design explains how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. The booklet examines the science of pharmacology, how drugs work in the body, and recent research developments.
Created by Congress, this organization provides about 20 percent of all of the federal funding that supports American colleges and universities. NSF is the major source of funding for fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences. Included on the website are a listing of awards received, discoveries made as a result of NSF, a number of science publications and much more.
The Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME) focuses on improving science and mathematics education for students from preschool to college. The result is a powerful combination of skills for discovering distinctive ways to improve science and mathematics education.
Sally Ride Science Camps encourage girls’ interests in science by giving them hands-on science learning and activities in an environment that is designed to be supportive, enriching, and – most importantly – fun!
Beginning in 1982 and funded for many years by the National Science Foundation, this directory is the only comprehensive catalog of science, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs for students and teachers. In 1998, Intel provided funding to update and improve this resource. The training programs listed cover a wide variety of scientific disciplines that take place throughout the year at a variety of institutions—predominately at colleges and universities.
This website offers: information about Smithsonian museums; explore and learn options in art & design, history & culture, and science & technology; exhibitions; research; events; outreach; and links for kids and teachers.
Founded in 1921, the mission of the Society for Science & the Public is to advance public understanding and appreciation of science. A non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., SSP has encouraged students, parents, teachers, and communities to explore the vast world of science. Through publications and programs, science fairs and scholarship competitions, SSP helps young people utilize and strengthen their knowledge of science, math, and engineering.
The Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) was initiated by The Durfee Foundation in 1990. The program strives to excite the imagination and expand the potential of arts-gifted high school students, and to stimulate the students' curiosity about science and technology.
Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS) is a program, funded through the National Science Foundation, that introduces both rising high school juniors and seniors and their teachers to the various aspects of the scientific enterprise as practiced by successful scientists in academic, private and governmental research institutions.
The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation with principal interests in science, health, and education. Visit the BrainWeb section to find general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Brainy Kids Online offers children, teens, parents and teachers links to games, labs, excellent education resources and lesson plans.
"Our goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning of climate-change science through broader access to GCMs and to provide appropriate technology and materials to help teachers use these models effectively. With research-quality resources in place, linking classrooms to actual research projects is not only possible, it can be beneficial to both educators and scientists. To fulfill our goal we have created EdGCM, software that allows teachers and students to run a 4-D climate model on desktop computers"
The International Science Olympiads is an annual competition in which students are given problems from any of the categories described. The solutions to these problems require exceptional ability and excellent knowledge of the subject.
This organization focuses on promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. Science education is endorsed and there are a number of initiatives, one of which is to build a presence for science - promoting standards-based science teaching and learning. There are numerous science resource links and information - designed for professional development of science teachers. A discussion board, career center and newsletter are some of the other features.
The Scholars Program is a lecture series offered to gifted and talented high school age students in the fall. The teachers and administrators of their schools select the scholars.
The Science Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses humor and science to get children and adults to learn and play together. All of their activities, which use common household materials, promote curiousity and the excitement of experimentation.
This Phoenix-based science center is one of the most interactive facilities in the country. Childrens' programs include a series of science camps (ages 6-11), computer classes and more. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a computerized plantetarium, multimedia classrooms and more, the Arizona Science Center is sure to keep students busy for hours. A number of teacher resources are available as well.
"The FAME/UNITE/MERIT Program is designed to increase the effective participation of African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American youth in engineering and other science professions. In addition, the program provides accelerated academic enrichment instruction in mathematics, science, computer academic setting resembling a college engineering curriculum. The program also provides professional/personal development workshops, assistance in college selection and information on the engineering profession."
Invent Iowa is a comprehensive, statewide program developed to assist Iowa's educators in promoting the invention process as part of their regular kindergarten through twelfth-grade curriculum. This program was initiated in 1987 through the support of state political, business, and educational leaders in response to the future of rapidly expanding technology and the reported decline in American inventiveness in relation to other nations. Students may enter an invention to be included in the Iowa State Invention Convention, held at Iowa State University.
"TMSC's Saturday program reachs the needs of high-ability, high-interest students in grades 4-8, all areas of the state, and accepts both individual applications and students in local Gifted & Talented programs. Students meet for five Saturdays, and for an additional day's worth of enrichment programs for each course. Some programs will meet by arrangement (astronomy nighttime programs) and some even continue to 'meet' over the Internet during the week. Students are given some instruction as needed to reach their goal: an individual or small-group project or product which can be distributed,presented, published or used for science fair or for ongoing research. Some extended programs, like the FIRST competition, are scheduled by others and will take place outside of the six-week program."
The Florida Association for the Gifted offers this scholarship to gifted high school students, in honor of Dick Scobee, the commander of the Challenger space shuttle. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding gifted students who intend to pursue college studies in math, science or technology.
Founded in 1991, the Young Scientist Program is designed to attract high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and individualized contact between young people and active scientists.
This book by author Richard Paul is basically an introductory course in physical science. It is accurately self-described as a book "for talented beginners." The book describes how the universe operates--without a single mathematical formula. It is divided into sections on matter, energy, space, time, and reality.
"Adventures with Atoms and Molecules" is a series of books that contains biology, chemistry, and geology experiments. Each experiment can be done as a classroom activity or at home with easy-to-find materials. Each book contains instructions for 30 experiments that show the effectiveness of the scientific method.
This overview of quantum physics uses the metaphor of Alice in Wonderland, which includes such characters as the Three Quark Brothers, the Uncertain Accountant, and the Heisenberg Energy Bank. All of the major discoveries and experiments are covered without the complex mathematics. Entertaining, educational and understandable by adults and profoundly gifted children.
A brilliantly written book, about what, at the very highest level, can be taught: not information, but investigative style. Apprentice to Genius carries the reader behind the scenes to watch the almost magical cascade of ideas and experiments that are laying the human mind bare - and which, when added together, probably sum up to the greatest discovery of our century.
American students' dwindling aptitude in math and science have become newsworthy lately, often culminating in debates about test scores. The author reiterates the concern that American youth is not being prepared for an emerging, competitive international market. But his review of studies, programs, and other data reveal a disturbing new correlation between educational access and power. He argues that the poor, minority students, and young women are not encouraged in math studies, thus widening the gap between the under and over classes. His recommendations for curriculum reform, workshops, and community involvement challenge superficial political arguments with potentially valuable solutions.
This book is about the life and works of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. The author discusses Archimedes work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The book includes simple and humorous illustrations and diagrams enhancing the reader's understanding of Archimedes' concepts.
Bill Nye the Science Guy takes readers on an informative whirlwind tour of science, including subjects such as the scientific method, matter, atoms, ozone, absolute zero, heavy water and more. Included in this book are science projects that let you see how cool and fun science can be.
This book by author E. Minkoff covers 93 key topics under ten general themes, such as cells and tissues, genetics, bodily functions, ecology, evolution, and organic diversity.
"Brain Surgery for Beginners looks at all aspects of the human body from the vantage point of this amazing control center known as the brain." This book is full of humor and wacky cartoons. It's a lot of fun for young students of neurology to read and it's very informative.
This book contains 22 chapters based on talks given at a conference held at Magdalen College in April 1986. The participants in the conference came from a number of countries and represented several disciplines. They share a common interest in the structure of the cerebellum and its role in the control of movement and motor learning. The chapters in the book reflect that interest, and put forward in a succinct and clear way some of the major new ideas on the role of the cerebellum in movement and motor learning.
Author James H. Austin explores the complex nature of the creative process via scientific research, as it applies to his and other scientists' work. Material on medical research, creativity, and spirituality are also included.
Written primarily for high school and college-101 students, this updated edition covers all important chemistry topics, including atomic structure, bonding, chemical formulas, gases, chemical calculations, liquids, solids, and phase changes, chemical reactions, acids, bases, salts, electrochemistry, the basics of organic chemistry, and other related subjects. The book also presents five practice tests with answers, charts, reference tables and a helpful glossary.
This introductory physics textbook focuses primarily on the concepts of physics; a minimal amount of mathematics is needed, unlike other high school physics programs. This is a standard student textbook; optional teachers' guides and lab manuals may be purchased separately, but would augment the program a great deal.
This is a curriculum guide for a lab chemistry course using kitchen supplies and materials to illustrate basic chemistry concepts. Using the production of bread, pickles, cobbler, divinity, and whipped cream, a variety of lab experiments are provided to demonstrate scientific concepts. This curriculum uses a traditional approach to science lab work. It was designed for use in homeschools, by the homeschooled son of Kathleen Julicher. Kathleen is co-author of "Gifted Children at Home," a guide to homeschooling gifted children.
This book describes the dramatic findings of a study of 120 extremely talented individuals in various fields such as music, art, athletics, math, and science.
This book is a thoroughly researched and documented "biography" of the equation E=mc^2, written for the lay person with an interest in science. It starts with the history of each term of the equation and the equation's "ancestors".
This text offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up- to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The emphasis is on readability, with clear, example-driven explanations refined by over twenty years of instructor and student feedback. The text takes full advantage of the subject's visual appeal -- discussions are reinforced with a superb collection of color photos.
This book is about several electronic components, their functions and how to use them. This book includes information on resistors, capacitors, gates, transistors, switches, and more. There are formulas, codes, and schematics explaining the subject.
Michael Matthews provides parents with advice for recognizing early science ability in children and enriching a child's science ability outside of school. However, this advice can be used to help science ability flourish at home and in the classroom. Matthews also includes a special section devoted to science fairs that takes parents through the process of helping their children create award-winning science projects.
A short (41 page) book packed full of great illustrations of microlife. The author uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore the structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores, and ice crystals.
Assesses programs for advanced studies for high-school students in the US. This text examines the impact of advanced studies programs on the educational system, how they are key to admission at higher education institutes and how the quality of these programs can be enhanced. The full text is available to view online through the National Academies Press website.
"More Mudpies to Magnets is filled with easy-to-use, hands-on, science experiments and activities. The instructions are clear and the results will hold the attention and excite the imagination of young children."
"Mr Tompkins has become known and loved by many thousands of readers (since his first appearance over fifty years ago) as the bank clerk whose fantastic dreams and adventures lead him into a world inside the atom. George Gamow's classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in modern physics, from atomic structure to relativity, and quantum theory to fusion and fission. Roger Penrose's new foreword introduces Mr Tompkins to a new generation of readers, and reviews his adventures in the light of current developments in physics today."
Gamow tends to get forgotten these days, with his books now more than 40 years old. Some, like his history of 20th century physics, may seem dated in light of the discoveries since then, but there's still magic in the pages. Gamow was one of the greatest 20th century physicists, and a great teacher whose passion for the sheer fun of math and science was communicated in his books, whether explaining the wonders of infinite series, or how to locate a hidden pirate's treasure chest using imaginary numbers. Unlike many modern popular science writers, Gamow didn't shy away from showing the math - he could explain in a way that an elementary school child could understand. A wonderful book for the child or adult who isn't afraid to think.
The MESA Series combines essential pre-algebra topics with exciting hands-on science explorations to motivate students in both mathematics and science. Using materials and group collaboration to solve open-ended problems, students make connections between classroom and real-world mathematics and science. These easy-to-use Teacher Resource Books include activity overviews, background information, reproducible activity masters, and assessment strategies.
This is a science fiction book series. One reader stated: "This is my favorite one of the series so far. It gets bettter with every chapter. I didn't want to put it down, and I don't even like science fiction! The book was filled with great detail. I found myself caught in the adventure with the characters. There was a plot that you could really dig into. The suspense, romance, and adventure was incredible. I can't wait to read the next one!"
An in-depth review of high school and first-year college physics, this new edition is also helpful a preparation for physics portions of standardized tests.
Discusses motion, forces, machines, energy, heat, wave motion, noise and music, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, electronics, properties of light, and an introduction to nuclear physics.
A collection of over thirty easy-to-perform science experiments that takes you on an eye-opening tour of the facts, figures, and forces that govern our world. Includes experiments on astronomy, biology, light, battery, acids and bases, friction, etc. School Library Journal says Robert Gardner is the master of the science experiment book. (from publisher)
The Science Fair Handbook is designed to provide you with ideas, strategies, and techniques which will make a planned science fair a pleasant and enjoyable part of your classroom or school science program.
This series covers many scientific subjects: Biology, ecology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, etc. Complete with illustrations, activities and experiments, these books help children understand science.
Science is.... is the biggest and best collection of science activities for children 6-14 years. It's jam-packed with more than 450 ideas, attention-getters, projects, experiments, games, puzzles, and stories. All areas of science are covered -- matter and energy; the human body; the environment; rocks; plants; animals; insects; weather; stars and planets; and technology.
More than 200 safe, fun, easy-to-perform experiements teach kids basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Experiments deal with the environment, with fooling the senses, and magic tricks with colors and light. Amusing illustrations throughout.
Simonton develops a theory of scientific genius, using the "blind variation and selective retention" model of creativity as his starting point, and expands it into his own "chance-configuration" theory. He then accounts for aspects of pathbreaking science: mental processes and behaviors behind the creative act, cognitive and motivational styles of great scientists, causes and consequences of exceptional productivity, developmental antecedents of distinguished scientific work. The phenomenon of multiple discovery (two or more independent investigators chance upon the same finding) is shown to provide some of the best empirical evidence for the theoretical argument. A concluding chapter outlines the implications of the theory for measuring genius in science, and places it in the context of the alternative metasciences--philosophy, sociology, and psychology of science.
This fascinating book has 1001 meaty tid-bits on nearly every aspect of science, from the Big Bang to Quantum Mechanics, Genetic Engineering to Computer Viruses -- an effortless course in the basic science that affects you every day.
This book reprints the six easiest chapters from Feynman's celebrated Lectures on Physics (LJ 12/15/63), which the Nobel Prize-winning scientist delivered from 1961 to 1963 at the California Institute of Technology. Intended for as wide an audience as possible, these chapters are primarily qualitative in nature, with a minimum of formal mathematics. They discuss atoms, basic physics, the relation of physics to other sciences, the conservation of energy, gravitation, and quantum behavior.
The Smart Junior series has different authors and subjects, but consistent characters, including an enormous cat and a Yankees fan who blows bubbles so large she and her friends can fly using them. The chapters are short and each is followed by a short quiz.
A 148 page book that discusses what makes up the world around us in an entertaining question and answer format. The questions are those that kids might ask. They are grouped into topic areas including matter, changes in matter, engineering, food and new materials. Although written for children with a lot of strong visuals, and sparse text, it doesn't sacrifice accuracy to simplify the answers. The explanations are technically correct and all interesting.
Edward Zaccaro presents this book full of classroom lessons, readings, and discussion starters. It reveals the things our future mathematicians and scientists must know in order to prevent tragedies such as the Challenger explosion and the failure of the Mars Orbiter.
The Cartoon Guide to the Universe is one of many books in the Cartoon History series that spans various subjects. Whether you are a fan of history, comics, or Gonick's books, The Cartoon History of the Universe is a great place to start. Part I contains volumes 1 to 7, from the Big Bang to Alexander the Great which include black and white illustrations of all subjects.
This Student Book blends fantasy with learning, weaving science and math facts into a fast-paced adventure story. When Julie travels to the Land of Science, she meets Al the Chemy-lion, discovers the relationship between alchemy and science, learns more about the Periodic Table, explores the States of Matter, and ultimately uses her knowledge of chemistry to save her friends from danger. Written with wit and style, this book makes science and math enjoyable and accessible. This book is a stand-alone sequel to A Gebra Named Al, reuniting Julie with the "Periodics."
This step by step text by D. Michael McKeoug his designed as a supplement to an introductory neuroscience course and is intended to provide the beginning student with a global view of the field.
It could be argued that the 20th century was the century of theoretical physics. The Genius of Science is a portrait gallery of 16 of the most interesting international physicists who helped change our view of the world--from Niels Bohr to Eugene Wigner. Author Abraham Pais, an eminent American theoretical physicist and professor at Rockefeller University, has written acclaimed biographies of Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr, two of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. Pais was acquainted with many of the people he writes about.
The Green Frog News is a free science and environmental newsletter for kids. Each issue is hosted by Angie, Blake, Simon and Amigo the Frog. All of the material is presented in a downloadable pdf format for home or classroom use. Their mission is to inspire, excite and educate children in the fields of science and the environment through unique publications and programs.
Robert Buderi chronicles the previously untold story of radar, one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the last century . He presents in-depth, completely accessible descriptions of the triumphs and technological advances and introduces the brilliant band of scientists, many of them Nobel Prize-winners, who carried out this revolution.
For ages 4-8 and very kid-friendly, this book is well-organized with scientific information, attention-grabbing facts and accessible procedures for activities and projects. Chock-full of entertaining activities that will help inspire enthusiasm for the natural sciences, this is a terrific way to introduce kids to the real-life meaning of scientific concepts.
The Moravian monk and naturalist Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) labored quietly over the years in his abbey's garden, becoming known locally as a reliable meteorologist with an unusually green thumb. He was much more than that, of course, but his transforming experiments in what a later acolyte would call "genetics" were less well known. When he published the results of his many attempts to discover the mechanisms by which traits are passed from one generation to the next--in Mendel's case, in sweet peas--it was in the proceedings of a local scientific study group, and it would take nearly two decades before researchers in more august institutions would in turn discover Mendel's work and apply it to their own revolutionizing biology in the process.
This book by author David Macaulay boasts a richly illustrated 80-page section that wrenches us all (including the curious, bumbling wooly mammoth who ambles along with the reader) into the digital age of modems, digital cameras, compact disks, bits, and bytes. Readers can glory in gears in "The Mechanics of Movement," investigate flying in "Harnessing the Elements," demystify the sound of music in "Working with Waves," marvel at magnetism in "Electricity & Automation," and examine e-mail in "The Digital Domain." An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index.
"Some 60 years ago physicist Gamow conceived the notion of presenting scientific ideas to the layperson through a fictional character, C.G.H. Tompkins, 'a bank clerk interested in modern science.' (Tompkins's initials derive from three fundamental physical constants: c, the velocity of light; G, the gravitational constant; and h, the quantum constant.) Gamow produced two popular books featuring Tompkins and then combined them in Mr. Tompkins in paperback. Now science writer Stannard presents a considerably revised version of that book. Tompkins is still a willing if rather dim learner in his associations with a physicist identified only as 'the professor.' Gamow and Stannard, through the professor and his daughter, Maud (who marries Tompkins in chapter 10), deal with such concepts as relativity, quantum theory and the structure of the atom. The reader will get both entertainment and plenty of information about modern physics and astrophysics."
This book by author M. Gell-Mann is an engaging, elegantly written introduction to the life's work of one of this century's most accomplished and influential scientists. This is Gell-Mann's own story of finding the connections between the basic laws of physics and the complexity and diversity of the natural world.
The simple: a quark inside an atom. The complex: a jaguar prowling its jungle territory in the night. Exploring the relationship between them becomes a series of exciting intellectual adventures.
This book is an overview of the findings of Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Niels Bohr, Edwin Hubble, Charles Darwin, James Watson and Francis Crick, Walther Flemming, and Gregor Mendel that most will find useful if they are not familiar with their lives and work. All these units are free standing essays on a particular discovery and its discoverer(s), and so each can be used individually without confusion.
Inspiring memoir by the Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York. He is a wonderful role model for young people considering a career in science. This book is very readable and humorous.
For some artificial intelligence researchers, this book is too removed from hard science. For others, the high-level approach of The Society of Mind makes it a gold mine of ideas waiting to be implemented. The author, one of the fathers of AI, sets out to provide an abstract model of how the human mind works. His thesis is that our minds consist of an aggregation of tiny mini-minds or agents that have evolved to perform highly specific tasks. Most of these agents lack the attributes of intelligence and are severely limited in their ability to intercommunicate. Rational thought, feeling, and purposeful action result from the interaction of these components.
Minsky's theory does not suggest a specific implementation for building intelligent machines. Still, this book may prove to be one of the most influential for the future of AI.
This is a kid friendly series that explains Einstein's three main laws. There are three different books, one for every law.
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During the past twenty-five years, scientists have challenged conventional views of evolution and the organization of living systems and have developed new theories with revolutionary philosophical and social implications. Fritjof Capra has been at the forefront of this revolution. In The Web of Life, Capra offers a brilliant synthesis of such recent scientific breakthroughs as the theory of complexity, Gaia theory, chaos theory, and other explanations of the properties of organisms, social systems, and ecosystems. Capra's surprising findings stand in stark contrast to accepted paradigms of mechanism and Darwinism and provide an extraordinary new foundation for ecological policies that will allow us to build and sustain communities without diminishing the opportunities for future generations.
This book provides activities and exercises in a variety of topics in mathematics and physics with an approach focused on problem solving and logical thinking.
A science dictionary worth poring over for hours. The concise, well-written text and amazing photos and drawings in the Ultimate Visual Dictionary of Science provide an overview of nine major fields of science. Within the larger sections, each subtopic (such as "Reptiles," "Catalysts," and "Medical Imaging") gets a two-page spread. A brief beginning section introduces science as a concept and the work of scientists, while a section in the back bolsters the dictionary material with tables of measurements and data. The strength of the visual dictionary is its images, including intricate cross sections, explanatory diagrams, and fascinating photos, all topnotch. This edition is up-to-date, with information on computer networks and mammalian cloning--a great family science reference.
This book presents an overview of various weather topics including the explanation of weather phenomena, climate and how humans and animals adapt, the history of forecasting, weather myths, and more. Each topic is illustrated with explanatory diagrams and beautiful photographs.
This book is full of information that people either take for granted or never give a second thought about. It is a book that has answers to questions like, "How did sour cream get so sour?" and "Why are pickle jars so hard to open?"
This article by Raymond Ravaglia, J. Acacio-de-Barros, and Patrick Suppes (of Stanford University) describes two college-level introductory courses in physics, with calculus prerequisites, that are entirely computer-based.
Geared toward 2nd to 4th graders who are full of curiosity and imagination, ASK (Arts and Sciences for Kids) aims at challenging alert minds. With ASK, they'll explore the world with the greatest inventors, artists, thinkers, and scientists of the past and present, discovering how the ideas that shape our lives were formed. They'll read articles written by award-winning children's writers and follow serial stories about a group of young explorers who are excited about discovering the world. Each issue of ASK focuses on a single theme and is sure to bring surprises. ASK will encourage your students' skill with puzzles, word plays, riddles, activities, cartoons, posters, lively art, and photos. Of course, there's no advertising.
This best-selling astronomy magazine includes articles on celestial objects, astronomical history, cosmology, and more. There is also an "Astronomy 101" section for beginning astronomers.
Each Kid's Discover Magazine is focused on a specific topic like major historical time periods, science topics, and interest areas for children. The resources section points kids to more information about specific subjects. Back issues are available too!
MUSE is a nonfiction magazine for children ages 8 to 14 sponsored by Smithsonian magazine and featuring much of the Smithsonian's research and vast collections. MUSE has exciting articles on topics ranging from art to zoology, with just about everything in between. Written and designed to get children to ask questions and think for themselves, MUSE poses problems that don't always have clear answers: Can you "fix" nature?; Do animals think?; What is art?; and, What really happened to the dinosaurs?
National Geographic Kids is an interactive, multitopic magazine covering animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world. National Geographic Kids is the magazine that makes it fun to learn about the world. The magazine has articles, puzzles, and contests. It also has a "Kids Did It" department featuring children's accomplishments.
Nature Journal is a great resource for students, teachers, and parents who have an interest in science, genetics, physics, evolution, and many more exciting topics.
Students grades five and up will discover that science is an exciting adventure that can lead to a lifetime of inquiry and satisfaction. Each 52-page themed issue is packed with articles by acclaimed writers and scientists -- information that talks "to" (and not "down to") young readers. ODYSSEY helps children keep pace with the rapidly changing world of science by presenting its most exciting discoveries while preparing children for the challenges and rewards of the future. With ODYSSEY students will: get the hottest news in all areas of science from around the world; read interviews with leading scientists; navigate the night sky with ODYSSEY's monthly star charts; and use activities to breathe life into science learning.
Science News is a weekly magazine targeted at adults with a significant background in science. It is very concise; it has only about twelve pages of articles per issue. The only advertising in it, is for scientific books and educational materials.
This magazine is full of interesting articles on biology, cosmology, computer science, technology and more. Although written for adults, most gifted young people from middle school age and older can probably comprehend the contents.
This is the online edition of the Sky and Telescope magazine. They have a news section with the latest astronomy related news, archives of old stories, an email news service, special reports and a SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) section. They also have a sights section with monthly sky highlights, special sky events, and much more.
This magazine is put out by the Smithsonian Institution. Its subject matter is eclectic, though mostly centered around history of cultures, art, language, geography, and sciences. Though targeted at adults, many articles are suitable for intelligent children as well.
Each 32 page full-color issue has: an in-depth look at a scientific topic (for example, earthquakes or robots), many do-it-at-home projects, science news, profiles of scientists, environmental updates, and new technology. Makes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting for kids ages 8 to 14. Features many female scientists and clearly promotes math and science for young women. Each issue is packed with information.
This distance learning program is offered through Johns Hopkins University. The Center for Talented Youth provides motivated, academically talented students with a chance to study at a pace and depth appropriate for their abilities. The center provides two programs: Math Tutorials and Writing Tutorials for gifted students. The Math Tutorials are math courses K-University, as well as science courses. The courses cover problem solving and enrichment courses, accelerated mathematics sequence, and AP Calculus. The writing tutorials are writing courses grades 5-12. There are five levels of tutorials and the website provides sample writing assignments.
This program promotes interaction between teachers, students, graduate students, researchers and industry stakeholders in science and technology education and training. Some programs include: Dual Credit Enrollment, Excursions in Science, Mini Medical School, Science Information for Teachers, Summer Science Institute and more.
College for Kids offers a variety of courses including art, drama, math, science, rocketry, photography, history, logic, chess, personal development, and computer programming.
The Center is both a department in the Northern Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Michigan Network of Mathematics and Science Centers funded by the Michigan legislature. A major component of the Center’s activities are in programs for K-12 students, teachers, and the community. As a Michigan mathematics and science center, the Seaborg Center is accountable in six areas: leadership, student services, professional development, curriculum support, resource clearinghouse services, and community outreach.
The Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at State University of New York (SUNY) College at Old Westbury is a Saturday program for students in grades 5-10. Students study creative problem solving in mathematics, science and engineering. There are 75 spaces available annually, and you may participate only once. Each student will be expected to spend 60 hours in class during 20 Saturday mornings and 60 hours in related outside projects.
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) for high school students places academically talented apprentices with interest and ability in science and mathematics in Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories for eight continuous weeks during the summer. These students work with scientists and engineers who act as mentors. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest, thus encouraging them to pursue careers in science and engineering.
The RCMS is a federally funded, six week residential pre-college program, designed to enhance and enrich high school students' understanding of science, mathematics, and the nature of scientific research. The Center's emphasis is on the health sciences. Careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical research, and the like, will be explored.
Wake Early College allows students to graduate from high school in four or five years with a diploma and college credits. Graduates typically earn enough credits to secure an associate's degree and/or be able to enter a four-year college as a junior.
Located in Phoenix, AZ, this charter school uses the latest in technology and a hands-on approach to cater to middle and high school students. Using small class sizes, this school places an emphasis on math and science while focusing on individual learning needs.
Bergen Academies, a four-year high school, offers students seven concentrations including science, medicine, culinary arts, business and finance, and engineering. It even has its own stem-cell laboratory!
"Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology is located in the northeast section of Alexandria. Cora Kelly offers exciting and challenging instructional programs. The school curriculum is organized around our mathematics, science and technology laboratories and our reading/language arts department that focuses on the Four Block Balanced Literacy. Though we are a math, science and technology magnet school, our "foundation program" is Four Blocks. Our belief is that literacy is the gateway to success in every other curriculum area."
The Maine School of Science and Math is simply unlike any other school in the state. At the MSSM you can learn science from practicing scientists, be part of a math department that has nearly a 100% pass rate on Advanced Placement Exams, get two semesters of college credit in computer science while still in high school, learn how to build (and sleep out in) a snow shelter during our Sub-Arctic Themed Weekend, attend lectures given by archeologists from the Smithsonian Institution, get published in a literary or math journal, sit up nights discussing the different sizes of infinity with your friends, . . .
Founded by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, this school is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.
This charter school offers students the opportunity of a classical education experience with an emphasis on technology, science and math. Students are held to high standards in a rigorous academic setting.
The Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center (TVMSC) is a unique learning community that offers opportunities in mathematics and science education unlike those found in traditional school settings. The curriculum is specifically designed for students with a strong interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science. A key focal point of the instructional program will be activities that require students to work as a member of a research team. Students will collaborate in posing questions, designing experiments, acquiring and analyzing data, and finally, presenting their findings.
The Center will run a half-day junior high program and a half-day senior high program.
Founded for the advancement of science, the Junior Academy of Science of St. Louis is a special program for all students in the 7th through 12th grades whom are interested in science. The program is sponsored by the Academy of Science of St. Louis. The Junior Academy encourages students to explore various branches of science as they plan their future careers.
"In 1985, Montgomery County Public Schools opened its Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program within Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Magnet Program is designed to offer accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, mathematics, and computer science for highly able students particularly interested in these subjects."
Central Virginia Governor's School (CVGS) is a public coeducational high school for juniors and seniors from Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Campbell County, and the City of Lynchburg. Tuition is paid for by local school divisions. Students take mathematics and science courses at CVGS in the morning and return to their home high schools in the afternoon for the remainder of their classes. CVGS is good college prepartion due to the college type environment, the research experience, the technology exposure, and the internship program.
Sponsored by University of Missouri - St. Louis, Washington University, and St. Louis University -- Provides study, research, and mentorship opportunities in various fields of scientific enterprise for students in grades 10 through college. Continues through academic school year.
"The Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC) delivers a challenging, accelerated education in mathematics, science and technology to selected students, grades 9 thru 12 in Kalamazoo County. Students can apply to the program in the eighth grade, and if accepted, spend a half-day at KAMSC in intensive mathematics, sciences and/or computer courses."
This summer program is for grades K-8 and is taught by educators from the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Saturday is not your typical day for school but participants in Georgia State University's Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders are not your typical students. Since 1975, parents and school personnel have identified scholars and leaders to participate in this special Saturday program. Each session, Atlanta area educators teach a variety of enrichment classes, ranging from the fine and applied arts to math and science, designed to challenge participants at all levels.
Science Discovery, established in 1983, is an experience-based educational outreach program of the University of Colorado in Boulder. Science Discovery's mission is to stimulate scientific interest, understanding, and literacy among Colorado's youth, teachers, and families by interfacing with university resources and academic expertise. Science Discovery is dedicated to engaging the whole person in the journey of learning, and strengthening individual capacities to participate actively in local and world communities. Programs include after-school classes, homeschool classes, summer programs, and wilderness camps. They also offer professional development programs for teachers.
Camp Invention is a nationally recognized summer day camp that integrates science, math, history, and the arts. This one-week program fosters creativity, teamwork, inventive thinking skills, and science literacy by enabling children to learn through fun hands-on experiences, subject immersion, and discovery. The enrichment program consists of five activity-oriented thematic modules designed to enhance the students' learning and understanding.
The purpose of the High School Summer Science Research Program (HSSSRP), an annual program established in 1991, is to give superior high school students hands-on research experience by working on research projects with Baylor University science professors in many disciplines. The fellowship program occurs during the University's first session of summer school and is open to students between their junior and senior year of high school.
Residential camp in communications, math and science for incoming eighth graders.
"Explore the complex problems faced by our society today and assume the role of scientists wo will meet the challenge. As an aspiring scientist, you will acquire the skills you will need to succeed in your future education and career. At the Academy of Applied Sciences, you'll look at the world through the eyes of a scientist as you learn applied science research, collaborate with your peers and develop greater self-awareness. Students participate in different laboratory courses depending on faculty, past courses have included astronomy, biotechnology, computer science and biochemistry.
A 3-week summer college-like residential experience that emphasizes leadership and development and project oriented instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) areas and the humanities for high achieving students from the Cape Cod Collaborative member districts.
Students will do apprentice work with industry- or university-based mathematics, science, and engineering (MSE) professionals and participate in "hands-on" research. They will live on a college campus, participate in enrichment activities and meet other NASA SHARP apprentices from diverse backgrounds. NASA SHARP aims to establish individual working relationships between students and active researchers in aerospace-related fields, and to strengthen the nation's and the government's efforts to recruit and sustain underrepresented students in science and engineering fields. The Program offers aerospace-focused researchers and other science and engineering professionals the opportunity to serve as mentors to such students (16 years of age or older) who are rising eleventh and twelfth graders with interest and potential in science and engineering.
Sponsered by the Center for Excellence in Education, the RSI summer program involves focused content on advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. RSI is open to students who have completed the third year of high school or the equivalent. Refer to this informative web page for application deadline details.
This pre-College summer experience is where 7th and 8th grade students live on campus, take courses and participate in activities related to their interest and abilities in science. The courses are designed to provide an exposure to intellectual concepts. A sample of courses include: Forces of Nature: Monster Storms, Global Warming, and the Science of Weather; Animals that Listen in the Dark: Echolocation in Dolphins and Bats; Programming a Microcomputer-Controlled Rover; Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Ecology of Narragansett Bay.
Governor’s School programs are summer programs that last for four weeks at different college campuses. The purpose of Governor’s School is to provide not only an academically enriching experience. but also one that fosters personal growth and development.
Ten 6 -person teams will work with faculty mentors and college-level resident assistants to describe different aspects of the planning, development, and operation of a theme park, using scientific & mathematical operations. In turn, each of those solutions will be factored into the larger problem. Dr.Eric Pyle, Director of GSMS at WVU, describes the importance of such an experience for developing adolescents: "While individual effort and interest with respect to mathematics and science is a prerequisite, the fact that most working scientists and mathematicians work in research teams must be driven home to the students if they are to adopt the appropriate mindset to succeed in a scientific or technical career. With students assigned in a research team of 5 members, each member must not only be able to carry out his or her component of the research project, but also effectively communicate findings and needs to the remainder of the group."
Cranbook Institute of Science offers summer camps for children grades PK-6. The camps offer children an opportunity to meet new friends, explore the natural world and become creative problem solvers while learning how everything in the universe is connected. Fast-paced daily sessions are supervised by museum educators and designed to ensure that every child has an extraordinary time. Choose from the following: Little Explorer Camp; Beginner Explorer Camp; Physics Explorer Camp; Anthropology Camp; Dinosaur Camp;Future Frontiers Camp.
This award-winning program provides laboratory research experiences in the sciences, engineering, computer science, social sciences, or mathematics with nationally known scientists at three major research universities, Saint Louis University, Washington University, and University of Missouri-St. Louis, including two medical schools and an optometry school.
This three-week summer honors institute provides students with the opportunity to explore the areas of mathematics, physics and computer science in a college setting. The program is offered to gifted Ohio high school sophomores and juniors. College credit may be available.
Be a part of a Summer Sleuths team that searches for solutions to a real-world problem integrating math, science, social studies, and language arts. Gather information from experts, experiments, the Internet, and other resources, and present your solution to a panel of people affected by the problem." Includes past problems on the program's website.
"In this age of information explosion, scientific research is constantly developing new frontiers and the technology with which to conquer them. It is understandably difficult in terms of budget, scheduling, and heterogeneous talents among student bodies for local schools to deliver the front line in science and mathematical experiences to students with special abilities and talents in these fields. The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) meets this need by providing a program in the discrete sciences, mathematics, and computer sciences that emphasizes access to hands-on laboratory research and the sophisticated technology and facilities available at Carnegie Mellon University, the Pittsburgh Supercomputing center, and elsewhere in the City of Pittsburgh."
University for Youth (UFY) offers science, math, humanities and art classes with emphasis on hands-on learning, problem solving, and aesthetic expression. ... Creativity Camp program that is designed to teach team building, problem-solving strategies and a variety of hands-on skills... There are several one-week half-day classes to choose from for six weeks. The classes are semi-academic, with real information and learning supported by traditional arts and crafts. UFY goes in depth about the dynamics and history of flight as well.
YWSI is a response to girls’ lack of interest in math, science and engineering and women’s low participation in the science, engineering and technology fields, and in particular, information technology. YWSI introduces girls to exciting careers and job opportunities.
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The International Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology in collaboration with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Stanford University, is pleased to present the 1st annual International Innovation Camp, for students ready for graduate-level research.
Each summer at the Rockefeller University the cultures of the research laboratory and the classroom merge. The Science Outreach program gives high school students and K-12 teachers a rare opportunity to experience the content, methods, culture and ethos of modern research through immersion in the process of scientific inquiry. Students gain mentored research experience in laboratories while also learning, through weekly seminars, the basics of communicating with their scientific peers and the lay public. Some are even included as co-authors on peer-reviewed journal articles.
"A month at Smith will give you an exceptional opportunity to "do" science and engineering, will enhance your skills, boost your confidence, and connect you with professionals who will support your efforts. You also will make great new friends from all over the world."
A one-week science Institute in which students experience first-hand the many facets of scientific research. Students will explore local Vermont landscapes by conducting outdoor field research. We use field observations, technology and computers to understand the natural science of our surroundings. Using the University of Vermont campus in Burlington as a base, the week begins with field studies of unique Vermont environments. Students will integrate many environmental themes including: soils, geology, botany, aquatic biology, hydrology, and water chemistry. The group will collect physical, chemical, and biological information from several field areas, prepare maps and computer images, and use a scanning electron microscope and other instruments to explore the microscopic and chemical nature of their samples. Students will specialize in one or more topics but be part of integrative teams that will address local environmental issues.
This six-week, residential summer program is open to international students with futures in science and engineering. Students (grades 10-12) earn 2 high school credits which are transferable to their State/Province. Gifted youth work as full members of the research team and are involved in the collection and analysis of data. Students must generate a Scientific Report and deliver an oral presentation of the findings of their study to successfully complete the program.
Designed to expose high school students to current developments and research, the MMSS program is hosted by the Department of Mathematics and the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan and features small classes taught by University of Michigan professors. Two 2 week sessions are offered and students are able to attend one or both. Students spend time in research and computer laboratories, doing field work with their professors
"The seven-week residential program provides unique learning opportunities that enhance and complement a student's regular academic year. Students gain an understanding of the nature, application and ethics of biological research through designing and implementing a scientific research project. Skills in writing, reading, mathematics and information technology are taught within the context of biological disciplines to strengthen the total learning experience."
ADAM Interactive Physiology is a resource for students interested in finding information on physiology. The scientific language is appropriate for high school/college students or that student that loves to know the correct terms and processes for everything. A student edition is available at a reduced fee and is sometimes bundled with anatomy and physiology textbooks. Quizzes are available as well as video diagrams.
Designed for 9- to 14-year-olds who excel academically, Science Destinations offers them the opportunity to meet leading researchers in a multitude of scientific disciplines. Past trips have taken them to the Galapagos Islands, Midway, Hawaii, Florida, Alaska and to cutting edge laboratories such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Goldstone Asteroid Tracking Station and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center.
For the past 28 years, Clemson University has offered a summer enrichment program for gifted middle and high school students. In addition to challenging courses, students are provided with opportunities for fun, friendship and a Clemson experience. This enrichment program is for rising seventh through 12th grade students.
This is a one-week residential camp for academically gifted kids ages 12 to 13. It is operated by UNC-Wilmington's Marine Science department all summer long. It is field trip based, offering "a unique opportunity for students to study the unusual and mysterious marine life that dwell in the waters surrounding the Atlantic coastal region." Projects include "assembling and stocking individual salt water aquaria with animals and plants collected during field trips to the inlets, sounds and marshes that are minutes from the UNC-Wilmington campus." The kids get to be involved with UNC-W Marine Science department faculty both in the classroom and in the field.
This three-week summer science program draws together rising 11th and 12th graders (students entering 11th and 12th grade) with the resources of FAU’s Honors College. Additionally, these talented students can earn college credit.
Astronomy Camp is a unique involvement in science and engineering offered through the Travel program of The University of Arizona's Alumni Association. These camps emphasize hands-on learning experiences. Astronomy Camp also offers a Camp for educators who wish to acquire firsthand knowledge in the fascinating field of astronomy. In addition, schools are invited to inquire about arranging special Camp experiences throughout the year.
SMaRT is a new National Science Foundation supported two-week summer program at Texas A&M University. It is intended to facilitate interest in mathematics of advanced high school students. High school students of age 14-18 are eligible to apply.
Astrocamp is a week-long summer camp for kids ages 8-14. The cost ranges from $750 - 1,500 and allows campers to participate in such activities as rocket launches, using telescopes to examine the stars, and other space activities.
COSMOS is a four week intensive science and mathematics enrichment program. Each student chooses one 4-week core course and two 2-week supplemental courses along with a science writing course. Courses offered at COSMOS are designed to introduce students to subjects that are typically not offered in high school, such as, automotive engineering, optical science, and number theory. On a typical day, students attend courses, participate in labs or course-related field trips and attend their selected courses. COSMOS is available on the following University of California campuses: Davis, Irvine, and Santa Cruz.
The Whiz Bang Science Program at Colorado College is a two-week program for elementary students entering grades 1-6. Students enrolled in the program participate in a wide variety of interactive, hands-on exploratory science activities designed to foster science process skills through guided scientific investigations.
The University of Idaho College of Engineering sponsors the annual Idaho Junior Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (JEMS) Summer Workshop for students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school. The focus of the workshop is to expose students to engineering problems within technical and social contexts, and to encourage them to enroll in college. Students will participate in lab exercises, field trips, computer exercises, and recreational activities.
The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics.
American Science & Surplus offers a unique mix of industrial, military and educational items, with an emphasis on science and education. They supply a wide range of unusual and hard to find items (some say bizarre stuff) to the hobbyist, tinkerer, artist, experimenter, home educator, do-it-yourselfer, and bargain hunter. Some items include speakers, bearings & bushings, magnifying lenses, boxes of bones and more.
Carolina Biological Supply Co. provides supplies, educational resources and lab aids for the instruction of math and science. Sections of the site include; Worlds of Science such as, Anthropology and Archaeology, Biotechnology and Genetics, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Ecology, K-6 Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software, etc.
This online catalog contains manuals for home science experiments as well as unit studies for various subjects.
Cobblestone Publishing, publishes several magazine titles for children; "Calliope"(world history), "Odyssey" (science), "Faces" (world cultures), "Appleseeds" (different themed issues, for younger students), "Cobblestone" (American history), "Footsteps" (African-American heritage) and "California Chronicles". Cobblestone also publishes teaching materials on various subjects, mostly historical.
Daigger is an online catalog of over 75,000 quality lab equipment and supplies at discount prices. This company features four exclusive lines of products: LabGenius, AvitroLab, Excelleron, and FINEPCR.
You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use the Virtual Catalog in PDF format.
Destination Science Camp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increase science literacy among children by providing exciting, cutting-edge, hands-on science projects in a kid-friendly, summer day camp environment. Camps are located throughout California and Florida and meet weekly.
The Discovery Education website is composed of three different sub-sections - Discovery School, unitedstreaming, and Discovery Health Connection. The Discovery School offers free teaching tools, more than 750 videos, DVD's, learning books and teaching tools that can be purchased in their online store. One of these teaching tools is Discovery Health Connection, which features more than 5,000 videos to teach children about health education and the body. Unitedstreaming allows homeschooling parents and educators the ability to choose from 4,000 quality media streaming videos to teach about various areas, such as math, science, and social sciences.
This distance learning program offers students the opportunity to earn high school credit through its Discovery for Credit. Once a school or class has decided to experience one of the innovative educational travel programs listed, registered participants may apply for this program. This online course gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned on a WorldStrides Discovery Course and earn high school credit. This Web-based course requires a high degree of learning independence as students investigate four or more focus topics.
"Edmund Scientific's" is a catalog for science and engineering enthusiasts. It contains materials for every age, from kits, scientific toys, games, and puzzles, to high-quality telescopes, microscopes and miscellaneous lab equipment. Items are available to order online as well.
Exemplars offers differentiated, classroom-tested, standards-based assessment and instruction materials. Educators worldwide are using Exemplars. Exemplars pioneered the field of providing performance assessment tasks that meet national standards to improve assessment AND instruction. Founded in 1993, Exemplars began by assisting educators using K-8 mathematics problems and assessments that met NCTM Standards. We added Mathematics 9-12 two years later. Due to the popularity of math, we started publishing Science K-8 in 1997. RWR Exemplars (Reading, Writing and Research in the Content Areas) was published for grades 5-8 in 1999. Exemplars materials are now used by educators in 50 states and world-wide.
This website contains hundreds of interactive math and science activities. The simulations, called Gizmos, are for teachers and students grades 6-12 and are designed to supplement pre-existing state and national curriculum standards. There is also an ExploreLearning newsletter. The cost of each specific workshop varies; however, a 30-day trial period is offered.
A free catalogue that contains materials for use in the science classroom, including acid rain test kits, video microscopes, videos, models, and guide books.
This online store provides effective ways to teach science at home. Products include: microscopes, science kits, curriculum, books and more. The site also includes a Teaching Tips section.
This online curriculum offering comes from It's About Time, Inc. -- an innovative company that specializes in developing research-based math and science programs that have delivered solid, positive results for all students. Many of our programs are funded by the National Science Foundation, and all follow the guidelines of the National Science Education Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. We publish these programs because our primary concern is increased learning in math and science for all students. It's About Time believes that students learn math and science the way that practicing scientists and mathematicians do. They learn when something grabs their attention...when the content is relevant to their lives. They learn when we allow them, in fact encourage them, to talk to one another and question each others' results. They learn when we permit them to get their hands on the subject matter. In short, when we allow students to use all of their senses, they make sense of math and science.
Key Curriculum Press offers a wide variety of resources for Middle and High School math including: supplemental materials, puzzles and posters, professional resources, software, and textbooks.
This mixed media line of science kits is available in the following science disciplines: Biology/Life Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Chemistry and Elementary Science. Our complete hands-on activities not only provide you with all the material you need, but also allows your students to individually participate, making each science experiment a personal and living experience every time!
Interactive toys that teach children basic skills. This mixed media line of learning tools uses printed books and electronic gadgetry to help along young kids who have academic interest but are still early readers. There are programs that are focused on Science, Social Studies, and books on tape. The programs have a read aloud feature for children who are still developing reading vocabulary.
This website is the online home of the Nexus Research group. Established in 2002, the Nexus Research Group Charitable Trust is building upon the achievements of New Zealand's only school based not-for-profit research organization, formerly known as the Nexus Research Group.
The NRG was founded in 1997, run on a voluntary basis by scientists Christine and Michael Fenton, dedicated to providing students of all ages with enough detailed "how-to" secrets of research to allow ambitious amateurs to make original discoveries. The NRG reported its findings at conferences, in journals and on its website.
Keyword - Effective! PCS Academy of Science (AOS) products and curriculum are designed and manufactured to help teachers be more effective. To improve education, it is more important How Effectively we budget, and not How Much. With this in mind, our curriculum and products help teachers convey concepts, increase student's understanding and test scores, and save the teacher valuable setup time, providing more teaching time.
Quality is more important than quantity, and having the right tools is better than having many tools. While there are thousands of educational products, and it sometimes becomes mind-boggling to choose, PCS Academy of Science offers a smaller, effective line of products.
All our products are hands-on, inquiry based, exciting and engaging. They support the Core Curriculum Science Standards, while making science one of the most exciting subjects. Special emphasis is given to problem solving and understanding systems.
"Pieces of Learning staff, with expertise in Differentiation, Standards-Based Teaching Activities, Assessment, Underachievement, and Gifted and Talented Education, publish supplemental Activity Books to improve student thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social studies. Teacher Resource book topics include differentiation, assessment, achievement, motivation, and teaching strategies."
This building system is an award-winning science toy that both children and adults will like. There are magnetic rods and steel balls to discover design and evaluate the strength and sturdiness of different shapes. You can even make your own compass.
This online catalogue offers course materials in many math subject areas and in phonics. Placement tests are available to help when deciding where to place students.
Science Adventures brings four great week-long summer camps to a convenient location near you for children in grades K - 6. Children are grouped according to age and instructors tailor the lessons accordingly. Our programs are presented in cooperation with universities, botanical gardens, museums, arboretums and parks and recreation departments. Children are introduced to thematic science concepts in natural surroundings as they build projects, conduct experiments, and play science-oriented games.
Singapore Math offers series of books on both math and science appropriate for classroom use and homeschooling. There are six different series of math programs from pre-school to college and two levels of science: primary and lower secondary. They offer textbooks and workbooks as well as teacher's guides. Offers placement tests, placement guides, scope and sequence, answer keys and online forum help.
Steve Spangler is a cross between a scientific gadgeteer, a teacher, and an enthusiastic five year old who has a passion for learning. This is Steve Spangler's online store where you can buy his exciting science kits and supplies to recreate his own unique science activities. It is guaranteed to get ooohs & ahhhs!
Discover the math and science behind everyday activities. Meet people who use math and science as they work and play. Delve into algebra, geometry, or precalculus. Enjoy our online games and puzzles. Keep up with the latest news. Explore all we have to offer at StudyWorks! Online.
An online monthly subscription service offering comprehensive language arts curriculum from a multicultural perspective. Sign up for the free monthly newsletter with cost-saving tips and information about the latest free samples and member updates. Everything you need for language arts is here!
This is another of Edmark's clever computer learning games, especially good for the younger set. It demonstrates visually principles of physics, light cycles on earth, and gives you a chance to match animals with their tracks while learning some basic biology and ecology about those animals. Nice graphics.
A lab and classroom supply catalogue selling everything from lifesized, scientifically correct human skeleton models to rare and unusual insects, as well as microscopes and microscope supplies, creatures for dissection, all equipment needed for any and all science experiments at home, in the lab or in the classroom. Ward's Scientific supplies most major labs in the US.
This mixed-media curriculum offers children the opportunity explore science through creative and interesting experiments while enhancing their reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Each kit contains several experiments and takes approximately one hour to complete (although there are some long-term projects such as growing beans and measuring rainfall). The kits cover topics ranging from batteries and fossils to the human body and volcanoes. Each kit is delivered to your home on the 1st and/or 15th of each month including all the instructions and materials needed for the experiments except for common recyclable and household products (i.e., plastic bottles, jars, baking soda, vinegar, etc.).
In addition to the kit, the child also has access to the online club. When a child enters the club, they can click on any kit icon to obtain further information on the science topic studied.
On this website, find a teacher's guide to Google products, including basic information about each tool, examples of how educators are using them, and lesson ideas.
This center is dedicated to providing a variety of exceptional resources for Ohio schools and universities. The resources support the curriculum of preK-12 classroom teachers and higher education faculty members. ORC is virtually based via the Web and draws faculty from Ohio colleges and universities to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
This site is designed for faculty and graduate students teaching undergraduate entry-level geoscience, environmental science, or related courses. Each section describes a teaching method, its usefulness, how it can be implemented, and a set of examples spanning the Earth system that can be used in your class.
The American Museum of Natural History is located in New York, New York. Permanent exhibitions include halls exhibiting fossils, mammals, birds, and cultures. The Hayden Planetarium is also located at the museum. The Web site for the AMNH is very comprehensive
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding that science is the process through which we come to understand our world, and that play is the way children do science. Thus, we are a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure - - That Kid's Playce, the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, EcoTrek, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser Discovery Center, Charles E. Exley, Jr. Wild Ohio Zoo, and two galleries for temporary exhibits - - where reality and imagination mix. Adventures are enhanced through real specimens and artifacts from the museum's collection of 1.4 million items.
The Boston Museum of Science offers a three-floor museum including permanent and changing exhibits on biology, astronomy, paleontology, geology, technology, and much more. The museum also has live animal exhibits and a planetarium, as well as frequent educational programs.
The Center of Science and Industry website offers an array of educational resources including online interactive experiences, simple science experiments, the latest science news, and more educational programs. The COSI science center offers interactive Learning Worlds, theaters, an outdoor science park, exhibit galleries and "the world's only high wire unicycle." There are two COSI's- Toledo and Columbus, Ohio.
Workshops offer your child the opportunity to investigate the Museum's unique collections and specimens, venture into various cultures, and wonder at the human body through activities, experiments, and crafts. We also offer parent-child workshops, so you can explore the world together. The Adult Programs Department offers a year-round selection of courses, workshops, and lectures for the 18-and-older crowd. Classes are on subjects ranging from Artifact Illustration to Space Art, and slide
presentations from visiting scientists and Museum curators.
"Discovery Under the Hood is a demonstration project designed to encourage teenage girls in rural Madison County, New York, to achieve excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Central to the success of this project is the hands-on experience that will demonstrate the relationship of STEM to the participants' everyday lives. Using the automobile as a "vehicle" for inquiry-based scientific learning, 24 girls ages 14-17 will explore topics such as the science of internal combustion, the mathematics of fuel economy, the engineering of the power train, the technology of computerized diagnostic equipment, and the integration of all these fields. In addition to exploring and learning many scientific principles behind the various systems of the automobile, participants will acquire practical skills that they can share with their families, including: creating a monthly maintenance schedule for the family car, assembling an emergency road kit, and handling hazards on the highway."
A series of computer games that teach many different subjects and things. The series includes The Castle of Dr. Brain, The Island of Dr. Brain, The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain, Dr. Brain's IQ Adventure, Action Reaction, Puzzleopolis, Mindventure, and The Time Warp of Dr. Brain. Subjects covered range from math to antonyms and synonyms, logic and reasoning, astronomy, weights and measures.
This website offers a bit of fun for anyone interested in viewing our earth or moon. Great graphics and filters to view topography, weather, and more.
This website features great information about and pictures of animals. There is a virtual zoo, an animal photo gallery, animal news, magazines, games, prints and posters, animal webcams, articles and research, animal quotes, zoos and aquariums directory, and a page of related links.
There are interesting shows on astronomy, physics, and space science at the Fiske Planetarium. These are on a regular basis and are appropriate for children of all ages. "The planetarium environment has a unique "surround" environment provided by no other medium. It immerses the audience in a three-dimensional dome that is capable of reproducing the night sky at any place on Earth and any time in history."
Find all sorts of information for planning your future in technology on this lively and fun website. Start off with a "Did you know...", then go to the Test your Tech page and start a quiz. Moving on, check out the long list of science clubs and competions. The What's New page will keep you coming back to this fun resource.
The Museum has many excellent exhibits ranging from actual artifacts to relevant installations about current events such as Intrepid Remembers 9.11 and Defending our Future. Ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone or spend all day on beautiful ships overlooking the Hudson River!
Explore the playful side of invention and the inventive side of play in Invention at Play, a national traveling exhibit. Learn how to play--the ordinary and everyday "work of childhood"--connects to the creative impulse of both historic and contemporary inventors. Explore the Invention Playhouse, Puzzle Blocks, Word Play, and more.
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is the nation's leading regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. They work to bring clean electricity, green transportation, and healthy, efficient buildings into everyday use in order to improve the environment, protect human health, and nurture local economies. NESEA works to bring hands-on, project- and problem-based learning experiences to K-12 teachers and students by providing teachers with resources, professional training on using energy and transportation issues in the classroom, and opportunities for networking with fellow teachers.
Where else in the world do history and the future, nature and technology, young and old meet for an unforgettable and inspirational journey through space and time? The Kennedy Space Center has hosted millions of guests from around the world for more than 30 years -- telling the story of how the United States built a space program that launched men to the moon, orbited satellites that have improved our lives, and sent probes into distant space to solve the mysteries of the cosmos.
This website provides information on environmental issues to young people via the internet; provides interactive access for worldwide environmental projects; writes and distributes educational material about the environment; develops educational programs for school children; and develops multimedia events involving children and the environment.
Located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, this Science center features three floors of exhibits and demonstrations, as well as the Davis Planetarium and an IMAX theatre. Exhibits rotate seasonally, and many of the exhibits feature hands-on and interactive demonstrations.
MIT Museum houses several permanent collections of art, artifacts, drawings, photographs, and holograms including the Science and Technology Collection, the Hart Nautical Collection, and the Holography Collection, the world's largest (from the web site). The web site provides information about programs offered at the museum. It also provides an on-line catalogue of educational toys and books (some exclusive).
"The Mount Washington Observatory is a non-profit scientific and educational institution whose purpose is to maintain a permanently staffed observatory atop Mount Washington and to use this unique station and other facilities to conduct programs of environmental observation and technical research, and to develop educational programs to advance public knowledge of the unique meteorology, natural sub-artic environment, and human history of the Mount Washington region."
This program combines science and history in a very interesting way. As the program begins, the Science and History Museum is closed for repairs, but something is very wrong. The user's job is to fix problems with the exhibits in the 25 different galleries, such as the solar system, rockets and computers, Ellis Island, machines, etc. Along the way, the user will learn about the science and history behind the exhibits.
The Museum of Science and Industry's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. We inspire by making our exhibits, collections and content accessible to all of our audiences through informal, hands-on experiences. Why inspire? We can only guess how many youngsters decided to become biologists or doctors, geneticists or chemists or rocket scientists, right here.
"New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center. The Hall features more than 225 hands-on exhibits ... on biology, chemistry and physics. There are also Astroclub Meetings twice each month. Hidden Kingdoms, World of Molecules, Science Playground, AIDS, Realm of the Atom, Sound Sensations are just some of the amazing areas to explore."
This website by Robert Krampf offers a wide variety of science shows for museums, schools and universities. He also has a FREE Experiment of the Week E-mail.
Rocketry Online is devoted to making available the most up-to-date information about the hobbies of model, high power and amateur rocketry.
Whether you are looking for vendor's websites, individual's personal websites, organizational websites or rocketry club websites, you will find the latest information here.
Rocketry Online also has information about rocketry-related school and university programs as well as other rocketry and space-related websites.
Interested in rocketry publications? Rocketry Online features current information on rocketry-related books, available for purchase online, as well as rocketry magazines, E'zines, videos and even software written for rocketry applications.
Roots & Shoots enables young people from the pre-school to university level to continue to coordinate projects locally that promote care and concern for the environment, animals, and human communities. Through constructive activities, the participants of Roots & Shoots groups all over the world become more aware of how their actions that affect their local community and the environment as a whole. Roots & Shoots provides resources with suggestions for starting a club, for appropriate projects at different grade levels, encourages activity reports and portfolio submissions, celebrates club projects in their newsletter, and offers to connect clubs in different parts of the world to promote cultural understanding.
This website offers a fun way to "make toys at home with common household materials, often in only a few minutes, that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles."
This website allows users locate current weather conditions for just about anywhere in the world.
This building system is a unique 31-zone system that takes ball-and-stick construction to its highest level. Zome System models spatial structures representing hyperspaces of up to 31 dimensions, geodesic space-frame structures and molecular models, including quasicrystals and Fullerenes.
This website provides information, experiments and projects on the following science and technology topics: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Understanding Science and Technology.
This website belongs to Science Bob, who is actually a science teacher who teaches kids all over including young actors. He includes some wonderful links to other science sites, experiments, projects and answers to many science questions.
Albert Einstein Online has all you need to know about Albert Einstein, including: Einsten moments; physics; "In His Own Words"; and pictures.
This website examines the formation of stars and planets and the quest for a habitable planet. Create a virtual community of microorganisms. See how planets react with one another, and how some planets help keep our solar system stable.
This website is a great place to visit if a child had a difficult question about science that needs to be answered. You can ask any question about science and get an answer. You can also read about the questions and answers that other children have asked and had answered.
This website, created by Dutch scientist Carl Koppeschaar, offers information on astronomical phenomena and closely follows the latest news on astronomy, space research, space flight, telecommunication, meteorology and earth sciences. It includes sections on the current phases of the moon, the sun, the aurora as well as links to a multitude of related websites.
This website includes science and hobby news and features, a photo gallery, discussion forums, and astronomy quiz, as well as a pages dedicated to beginners, kids, and parents/teachers.
This website is an educational, interactive, multimedia environment highlighting NASA careers and research in the areas of Astronomy, Geology, Biology and Atmospheric Science. Students in grades 5-8 are transported to the future where they role play NASA occupations and use scientific inquiry, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation. Supporting activities include chats with real NASA scientists, online collaborations, classroom lessons, student publishing area and occupations fact sheets and trading cards.
This website is primarily devoted to correcting misconceptions about astronomy. Included are explanations of scientific errors presented in the news, in movies, on TV, and in classrooms. In addition, there is a section called "Bite-size" astronomy--concise and somewhat informal explanations of, for example, the structure of the solar system, among other things.
This website is devoted to correcting misconceptions about science, as presented in various media and in the classroom. It contains subsections Bad Astronomy, Bad Chemistry, and Bad Meteorology. These subsections, in turn, have their own special areas of correction.
This website by Bill Nye: The Science Guy offers younger kids fun things to do with science. The site has home science experiments for kids and also has a question of the week. The episode guide gives you access to every show he has done and information about what was learned. There is also a TV schedule to preview upcoming shows.
Coordinated by the Center for Talent Youth at Johns Hopkins University, this website provides a place where exceptional young science and math students can interact with one another and with professional mathematicians and scientists. Articles about young mathematicians and scientists, directories of math and science competitions, summer programs and distance learning programs are just a few of the informative resources found on this website.
This website is designed to help your children appreciate science. We looked at some of the best science projects from some of the best museums in the country. Then we adapted them for the Web. Some of these activities are entirely electronic. Your child will do everything on screen. Others require you to go to your kitchen or backyard. They are designed for students in kindergarten through second or third grade.
This website is a reource for and by elementary science students in grades 3 through 6. Students and teachers the world-over are welcome to visit this site to: read the results of student science fair projects; look for ideas for their own projects; share the results of their projects with other students.
This website contains information about the Human Genome Project, a 13-year effort coordinated by the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. The Genomes to Life program is DOE's next step in genomics--building on data and resources from the Human Genome Project, the Microbial Genome Program, and systems biology to accelerate understanding of dynamic living systems for energy and environmental applications.
The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a distributed community effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels. DLESE resources include electronic materials for both teachers and learners, such as lesson plans, maps, images, data sets, visualizations, assessment activities, curriculum, online courses, and much more.
This webaite is the online presence of the Discovery Channel It includes areas for most if not all of the shows aired on the network. New things are added each week.
This website, by the Discovery Channel folks offers a fun, interactive site for kids. They have links to all of their tv shows with listings included. Within each show topic they have interactive games and show clips from the tv shows. They also have a Discovery Channel store that sells educational games and materials.
This site provides an overview of genetics for children. It contains concise explanations of basic theory under the categories of "Classical Genetics", "Molecules of Genetics" and "Genetic Organization and Control."
"Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment."
This online curriculum -- Electronic Naturalist -- provides a weekly environmental education unit. Each unit has artwork, text, activities, additional web sites, plus online access to a professional naturalist. Two reading levels are available for grades K-3 (Quick Read) and 4-8 (Full Read).
The Electronic Naturalist offers a variety of material for students. Each week for 30 consecutive weeks during the school year, a new environmental unit will be available. Units cover "creepy crawlies", insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, plants, and environmental issues. Each unit includes:
- A mini poster that can be viewed online or downloaded in a printer-friendly format for duplication
- Additional information on each topic
- A weekly list of definitions
- An activity that can easily be performed in the classroom or at home
- Links to other websites that expand the topic
- The opportunity to ask a professional naturalist a question and have a reply posted directly to the website or sent as an email
The eNature.com Online Field Guide is a searchable database for identifying more than 4,000 plant and animal species of North America. Additional species and other nature content is constantly added to the database.
The species accounts are from the best-selling National Audubon Society Field Guides, Regional Guides, and Nature Guides, published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Energy education website of the California Energy Commission. Uses games, stories and graphics to educate on use, conservation and history of energy and energy sources.
This international, scientific educational website presents information on solutions to various classes of ordinary differential, partial differential, integral, functional and other mathematical equations. It also outlines some methods for solving equations, includes interesting articles, gives links to mathematical websites, lists useful handbooks and monographs, and refers to scientific publishers, journals, etc.
EurekAlert is a well organized online news site brought by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The site is categorized by subject, which makes it convienent for those who have a particular interest. Subjects include math, social science, space, engineering and more. Articles are typically brief, but cover a wide variety of current topics. In addition most offer contacts for ambitious students who want to pursue further information.
This website details a 7-part television program series to be aired by PBS stations in late September, focusing on evolutionary theory, diversity, extinctions, competition, reproductive strategies and the development of Homo sapiens. The site also offers a free teacher's manual in conjunction with the series and the opportunity to take a course for instructors who intend to use the series in the classroom. Dr. Jane Goodall is the guest narrator of Evolution.
The information on this top science website is presented in a way that students will find both interesting and exciting. Included are world records in natural science, science concepts, links to other science resources and more. The Amazon River, Antarctica, earthquakes and tsunamis are just some of the topics covered by Extreme Science.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) advances the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy by providing leadership and resources for qualified researchers to conduct basic research at the frontiers of high energy physics and related disciplines. Fermilab conducts basic research into particle physics. The laboratory grounds offer an ample supply of open country for various recreational activities. From picnicking on the restored prairie to bicycling on their series of trails, you will find Fermilab's campus to be an endless source of outdoor enjoyment.
This article link connects users to EducationNews.org and an article discussing how The Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) and Discovery Education are partnering to provide high schools across the nation materials for introducing students to the growing food science industry. The educational program, The Science and Scientist Behind the Food, informs students of future career options in food science before they enter college. There is a link for educators to access the program's materials online. High school guidance counselors are also provided with Careers in Food Science, a multimedia resource kit.
This website is an on-line book that covers Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space, Newtonian Mechanics, The Sun, Spaceflight and Spacecraft, and a Math Refresher. It was originally intended for high schoolers, but the author has fleshed out many sections and some information is at the college level. The author has included a set of lesson plans to go along with the online material.
This website provides links to a number of gifted websites, including a listing of professional associations and news publications. There is also a listing of specific subject matter links on such topics as math, science and social studies.
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment is for students and teachers around the world. This hands-on program is useful for improving student's understanding of science by involving them in real science by taking measurements, analyzing data and participating in research in collaboration with actual scientists. GLOBE provides teachers with workshops, a teacher's guide and how-to videos, help-desk support from scientists and an online community. This program is funded by NASA and NSF.
This website is a free on-line tutor that provides on-line tutorials for students and parents. Topics include Algebra Solutions, Geometry Solutions, Formula-To-Go, Virtual Physics, SAT Math, Houghton-Mifflin Chemistry and on-line math help within 24 hours. There is a search for questions and solutions feature and a message board as well.
This website is a place where students can find information on almost everything such as computers & the Internet, engines & automotive, electronics & communications, science & technology, aviation & transportation, living & entertainment, body & health, around the house and machines. Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works or what makes your refrigerator cold? Then How Stuff Works is the place for you.
This website offers photos, information, facts, games and discoveries from and about the Hubble space telescope.
HyperPhysics is an educational site that develops instructional materials in physics.
ISS EarthKAM is a NASA-sponsored program that provides high quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Since 1996, ISS EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth using the Internet to direct a digital camera on select space flights, currently on the International Space Station.
This webpage contains a lot of good information to help those new to science fairs and those who have participated in a few. Links to "Scientific Method," "Choosing a topic," and "Sample Projects" help get you started. Then the page provides links to a number of the best science fair sites on the Web.
Internet Scout Project has focused on research and development projects that provide better tools and services for finding, filtering and delivering online information and metadata. Reference over 20,000 reports on Science, Language, Research, Education, Geology and more.
This online curriculum details the multi-disciplinary scientific expedition projects undertaken by researchers affiliated with Dr. Robert Ballard's Jason Institute. Now in it's 13th year of operation, Jason offers curriculum packages for instructors and homeschoolers with students in 4-9th grades, with online access and live video interactions between students and the researchers in the field. The projects look at Earth's physical systems and the technology that we use to study those systems. Some of the areas that Jason Project researchers have visited include Hawaii, the Galapagos, Belize, The Mediterranean and Alaska. The packaged curriculums include all materials and resources including movies, etc. This is NOT a free offering.
This website is the online home of Jefferson Lab -- a valued partner to the local, regional and national education community. Jefferson Lab's long-term commitment to science education continues to focus on increasing the number of teachers with a substantial background in math and science, strengthening the motivation and preparation of all students, especially minorities and females, and addressing the serious under representation of minorities and females in science, math, engineering and technology careers.
This website is home to JP Aerospace -- an independent space program that touts itself as "America's OTHER Space Program." Its purpose is to promote space exploration through innovative development of low cost space systems. This website gives information about the program, as well as updates on their current experiments and projects.
This website contains overviews of sciences (research labs), programming basic and html (technology campus), and descriptions of many plants and animals (gardens). Each area is written in a simple, direct style with clean graphics presenting many complex concepts. [See the entry on Chem4Kids for an example of just one of the areas.] The fictional island metaphor creates an entertaining background for some well done, detailed science materials.
This website about astronomy is designed for kids. The site is easy to navigate and displays links to frequently asked questions such as, "How big is the universe?" or general information about the solar system, deep space, and space exploration. The answers are written without using heavy-duty mathematics, and they have a lot of pictures. This is a good starting point for any kid interested in astronomy with interactive information, news, games and puzzles in addition to an area for teachers with lesson plans for different areas of science.
Internet Public Library has put together a useful resource for those trying to participate in or run a science fair. Science Fair Project guidelines include: Getting Started; Choosing a Topic; Completing the Project; Displaying Your Project.
LEARN: Atmospheric Science Explorers (LEARN) began in 1991 with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help fill the critical need of science teacher professional development. NSF funded two versions of LEARN. The fundamental goal of both LEARN programs was to increase middle school science teacher knowledge of and interest in the atmospheric sciences.
The MadSci Network is an educational website devoted to all things science. MadSci Network represents a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions. For good measure we provide a variety of oddities and other ends as well. Visit the Mad Labs page for some fun experiments and the FAQ page for common science questions. Still have a question? Use the "Ask-a-Scientist" feature!
This website offers an extensivecollection of reference links. Although primarily scientific in nature there are many non-science links - for example, current events links for most nations, jewelry, poetry, rock climbing, cartography - you name it. The calculator page alone has over 11,000 links to online calculators and java applets. An incredible, extremely comprehensive index to resources on the web.
MASSIVE's database contains over 2000 songs about math and science and is part of the National Science Foundation's National Science Digital Library. The variety of songs are suitable from second graders to professors.
Math/Science Nucleus is a non-profit (501(3)c), educational and research organization composed of scientists, educators and community members. It serves as a science resource center to assist school districts, teachers, and administrators. A major goal is to increase the science literacy of students in our school systems by enhancing the skills of teachers and administrators. Improving their literacy will effectively teach generations of children. Math/Science Nucleus was founded in Fremont, California in 1982.
This website is the main Internet presence for NASA, and has news, information about the space program, and interactive features. They have a NASA for Kids section that has features such as New Frontiers and Brain Terrain with interactive stories, projects, and games as well as a teacher's corner with resources for materials and suggestions.
This website by NASA specializes in satellite images.. According to their site, the purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide a freely-accessible publication on the Internet where the public can obtain new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental change.
Of particular interest is the ability to specify a time frame and create a custom animation that shows the changes in the atmosphere, oceans, land, life, and energy. This is an excellent website that will keep a gifted young person interested for hours.
NASA Quest is a rich resource for educators, kids and space enthusiasts who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national space program. NASA Quest allows the public to share the excitement of NASA's authentic scientific and engineering pursuits like flying in the Shuttle and the International Space Station, exploring distant planets with amazing spacecraft, and building the aircraft of the future.
"NASA’s Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) is an innovative national program designed specifically to reach K-12 minority students that are traditionally underrepresented in careers involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students meet during school, after school or on Saturday mornings to engage in hands-on, interactive learning sessions that are specifically designed for each grade level. In addition to the academic year program, summer sessions are also conducted at each site. These sessions are held daily for one week at a time. The NASA SEMAA program employs certified K-12 teachers to teach this curriculum. "
The NASA SciFiles™ is a series of instructional programs consisting of broadcast, print, and online elements. Emphasizing standards-based instruction, problem-based learning, and science as inquiry, the series seeks to motivate students in grades 3-5 to become critical thinkers and active problem solvers. Each program supports the national mathematics, science, and technology standards.
The web site targets elementary school age children with its primary message being science and technology and learning about space are fun, understandable, and within their grasp. There are hands-on projects, games & puzzles, interactive demonstrations, and many other activities. The site is also very teacher friendly with the "Goodies for Teachers" section with printable pictures and classroom activities. The Space Place was started as an education and public outreach project of NASA's New Millennium Program, which continues to be its primary supporter.
This website is home to the Jet Propultion Laboratory (JPL). JPL, managed by the California Institute of Technology, is NASA's lead center for robotic exploration of the solar system. Our spacecraft have visited all the planets in our solar system except Pluto. JPL telescopes are observing distant galaxies in the universe to study how our solar system was formed. We also manage the worldwide Deep Space Network, which communicates with spacecraft and conducts scientific investigations from its complexes in California's Mojave Desert near Goldstone; near Madrid, Spain; and near Canberra, Australia.
"If you're a teacher, the NAR can help engage and energize your students with our educational resources and 40+ years of model rocket expertise. You can obtain a free copy of our Educator CD-ROM. Simply fill out the short survey and contact information form. We'll deliver a copy directly to you in four to eight weeks."
This website offers a variety of links to entertain the science lover in all of us. It has resource links and links to fun games. Everything on this website is related to science.
This website from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, explores the smallest form of life: the cell. Discover what's happening inside your body. See basic structures that let your cells accomplish their tasks. Learn about functions shared by virtually all cells: making fuel and proteins, transporting materials, and disposing of wastes.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) offers a searchable database of summer laboratory opportunities for high school students, college students, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, college/university faculty, or school administrators who are interested pursuing a summer science experience at biomedical laboratories across the United States. A number of NIH-funded researchers have funds available to support a limited number of summer research interns.
The NIH has developed this website to help students and teachers find research opportunities in their geographic region. The details of each internship are strictly determined between the hosting scientist or institution and the individual student or teacher. There is a short window of time between when an award is funded and when an opportunity begins, thus contact participating laboratories soon.
"NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Starting with a partnership of NSDL-funded projects, NSDL is emerging as a center of innovation in digital libraries as applied to education, and a community center for groups focused on digital-library-enabled science education."
This website is home to the National Space Society. The NSS is an independent, international, educational, grassroots nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. The ultimate goal for the NSS is people living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth.
This website is for the very serious student of astronomy and, more especially, cosmology. There are several main subsections to this site, including News of the Universe, Cosmology FAQ, and the Tutorial itself. The Tutorial covers such topics as "Observation of Global Properties," "Homogeneity and Isotropy," and "Spatial Curvature," while the FAQ are a bit more accessible to the layperson.
NetAnatomy is designed to teach human anatomy to students of the health professions, including undergraduate medical, health sciences, and nursing students. NetAnatomy also serves as a place to review anatomy after one's initial exposure to the subject, e.g. students beginning a clinical rotation, USMLE (National Board) preparation, etc.
This online curriculum website has lessons from the teachers' guides for NEWTON'S APPLE, the family science program on PBS. They are designed to accompany the television show and are also a rich stand-alone resource.
This website offers an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
This website is a great introduction to past and present Nobel Laureates. Articles written by Laureates, biographies and autobiographical essays as well as photos and some video footage are on the site. Fascinating information into the lives of these accomplished intellectuals.
This website changes weekly corresponding with the current week's science program. Included are extension activities, games, and materials to print out. Also, materials for previous activities are easily found. The following are the activities for a single program:
Take a Tour of Mir -- click through a layout of the entire space station, complete with walk-through video of the interior of each module.
Day in the Life -- find out what a typical day is like on Mir
The Next Space Station -- get a sneak preview of the massive 16-nation venture to build the International Space Station
Mishaps of the Space Age -- revisit some of the worst space-related accidents of the past four decades
Q&A with Astronaut Jerry Linenger -- Find out what the man who survived nearly five months 300 miles up thinks about everything from space exploration to the best way to wash your hair.
This website provides an excellent overview of string theory and other advanced topics in physics. The topics are clearly illustrated with simple diagrams and animations but the web site also gets into some of the math. There is an excellent page of links to the latest research in theoretical physics.
This website links to many other dictionary web sites, including specialized ones such as medical and scientific dictionaries. When you enter a word, you get a list of many dictionary definitions to choose from.
Elementary school children will learn some fun and interesting things about OPTICS on this website. Optics is the science of light, and one of the most important fields of physics. Interactive activities, downloadable word searches, and web and book resources are all a part of this informative site recommended by Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Paper Plate Education is an initiative to reduce complex notions to simple paper plate explanations. It promotes innovative hands-on activities that you can experience across a range of interests, at varying degrees of complexity, and at a low price—all with common paper plates.
This website offers an excellent description of elementary particle physics from the scientists who are working with it. Using MacroMedia Flash animations (and no math) quarks, leptons, baryons and neutrinos are all explained.
PhysicsWeb provides the latest news related to physics and provides access to influential articles in the field of physics and notification of current events.
This website is a comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference resource. In addition to providing high-quality content, PhysLink.com is a meeting place for professionals, students and other curious minds.
This website is dedicated to providing resources designed to stimulate the imagination of students about science and technology. The primary goal is to change attitudes about science in society. Games, research, science updates, and more are available.
Our Vision is for young people and their key influencers to engage with science and recognise it as a creative, inclusive and representative field of study that offers exciting rewards and diverse career opportunities.
This website has information and current news stories about the planets. The sections of the website are:
-Taking Action, highlights what the Planetary Society is doing to encourage the government to continue funding space research projects
-Headlines, which are current articles about space. This site is also and online catalogue for videos clips and books.
-Other Recent Stories
-Planetary Radio where it lists radio shows.
-Also is highlights programs individuals can participate in.
This website by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science is based on the initiative to advance literacy in science, mathematics and technology. Featured are sections on Curriculum Materials; Testing & Assessment; Research on Teaching & Learning; and Family & Community. It includes an array of resources such as curriculum and textbook evaluations, article links, and suggestions for reform.
This website is a "living classroom" that involves students and the public in scientific discovery by connecting kids and families to interactive exhibits, labs, unique science programs and real scientists.
This website for the Public Library of Science (PLoS) provides online journals containing ideas, discoveries, and research results in the fields of life sciences and medicine. PLoS is a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. The goal of the organization is to offer unlimited, free access to the latest scientific research.
Welcome to Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab, your source of free science experiments for parents, teachers, and students. Kick off your shoes. Pull up a chair. Make yourself comfortable. Oh yeah, did we mention that protective goggles are required...
This website offers information that can be downloaded in book form (153 pages), or viewed on line. The book offers a simplified view of what design considerations and science a mechanical/civil design engineer must know when designing a rollercoaster. It is intended for the middle or high school teacher, however, profoundly gifted students with an interest in physics, math and/or rollercoasters may enjoy reading the book/website.
This website hosted by NASA features basic research in astronomy, astrophysics, solar and space plasma (auroral) physics, earth science (climate studies), and low-gravity materials science. Frequent science headlines are posted highlighting the latest research.
"Science Buddies offers a pyramid of online programs that maximize the value and student enjoyment of science research projects. Building on a solid base of content that describes how to do a science fair project, Science Buddies engages science and technical professionals in student mentoring. Science Buddies uses its knowledge of specific student needs to develop sophisticated online tools that enable students to "reach higher" as they prepare their projects."
This website is one of the Internet's leading online magazines and Web portals devoted to science, technology, and medicine. The free, advertising-supported service brings you breaking news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology. ScienceDaily is unique in that the magazine's articles are selected from news releases submitted by leading universities and other research organizations around the world. Each news release is posted in its original form, with a contact name and link to the organization's home page.
This comprehensive website provides a wealth of resources for all types of science. You’ll find a section covering news items that provides links to other resources, and links for an international network of museums connected with this site. This website serves as an online community for educators, students, schools and science museums.
Science Made Simple contains ideas for children's science projects, simple science experiments, and science questions answered by Science Made Simple staff. Get fun science projects & great experiments using household materials. Clear, detailed answers to childrens science questions. Science News. And more!
This website features science learning resources for students, parents and teachers. ScienceMaster is chock-full of information, news, links, pictures, products and services, with the best content from NASA, the USGS, the EPA, NOAA & leading colleges & universities.
This website, part of MarcoPolo, has a number of useful resources related to science. Standards-based lesson plans are useful for teachers and in homeschooling. There is a collection of Web resources, a list of "Benchmarks for Science Literacy", and numerous updates from the world of science. ScienceNetLinks also provides an online comprehensive newsletter.
This website is devoted to science news for children of ages 9 to 14. The goal is to offer timely items of interest to kids, accompanied by suggestions for hands-on activities, books, articles, web resources, and other useful materials.
This website features children's science books, experiments, activities and contests for ages 3-12 plus science resources for homeschoolers, teachers and parents presented by Dr. Kain. We make science easy to teach and fun to learn.
The website devoted to science, education, and fun! Filled with interactive exhibits, online simulations, graphics software, and a library of reference materials, it's guaranteed to make science come alive in new and exciting ways! Other pages on the site include: The Geometry Center, Observatory, Science U Studio, and Library.
This website delivers fascinating and engaging science facts daily to your email, and offers an extensive archive of science facts online. Topics are diverse and range from the human mind to nanotechnology, and from basic scientific concepts to the latest discoveries. Our science content is made for teachers, students, parents, hobbyists, and lifelong learners, ages 5 to 105.
Scifair.org is the premiere resource for help with science fair projects, science fair ideas, tips on carrying out science fair experiments, and creating winning science fair projects. Whether you need a science fair project idea, or help with any science experiment you are already doing, they can help you.
SciGuides "provide instructional examples on how to use the URL resources within the SciGuides with your students, whether you have a one-computer classroom or access to a lab down the hall. At the theme level, each SciGuide contains specific lesson plans, vignettes, audio files, and student work samples. All of these resources illustrate how you might use them in the classroom; for example, you might use them to demonstrate a visual simulation of a difficult concept, collaborate with other students in virtual experiments, or complete or create a WebQuest."
This website has a variety of resources that will connect you to other fun websites for biology, chemistry, astronomy and more!
This website has information for educators, families and students on a large variety of topics. The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies provides leadership in education at the Smithsonian and produces a variety of programs, services, and resources for the education and museum communities. The Center studies education at the Institution and builds consensus on standards for strengthening its educational programs, publications, and websites.
Space Explorers, Inc. is a privately held company based in Green Bay, WI, with the mission of providing innovative K-12 Standards-based education programs, delivered via the Internet, that motivate children to learn using methods of discovery, inquiry, and analysis. Space Explorers, Inc. has established itself within the "space community" as an innovative and leading edge company with the vision and capability to provide the critical link between the science of space and the education of the public. Through Space Explorers education programs, students take an active role in an ongoing space mission preparing them for future study and employment.
This website offers current news on the topic of space as well as complete coverage of worldwide launch operations, with mission archives and more.
Up-to-date information is also available regarding the fields of science and technology.
This website is a compilation of all news about space flights, rocket launches, funding, and other breaking stories. It feature stories on human space flight, communications, launches, astronomy, earth imaging and more. You can also sign up for email news alerts.
This online curriculum support site by NASA has an abundance of materials that will enhance many science-related topics. This area is structured by content area and each content area contains educational materials divided by topic.
This website offers science news and information about the Sun-Earth environment. You can get up to date information on Solar Winds, the Northern Lights and Eclipses.
This video/DVD is from the TV series by Stephen Hawking, whose book "A Brief History of Time" became an instant best seller. Now, his genius is fully revealed in this new series that will treat you to the latest and most profound advances in cosmological thought in true down-to-earth Hawking fashion. Encompassing Hawking's matchless point of view, these six programs spin an intergalactic detective story, rich with mystery, unexpected twists and astonishing revelations. Titles are: "The Big Bang," "On the Dark Side," and "Black Holes and Beyond."
This website was created by Nick Strobel at Bakersfield College for an introductory astronomy class that he teaches. "Notes" is really a misnomer, however: The site reads more like a series of comprehensive and well-written lectures for the intelligent beginner in astronomy. Topics include the solar system, galaxies, cosmology, Newton, Einstein, relativity, light, telescopes, lives of stars, etc.
This is the website of SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space), a chapter organization begun at MIT 20 years ago. Its main subsections are space, astronomy, and a resource guide (for those interested in astronomy), but it also has a small section on rocketry. The site contains a large amount of information, from a virtual tour of the solar system, photos and descriptions of Messier and NGC items, to a space shuttle launch schedule and more.
This website introduces an interactive study of sports designed to help students understand aerodynamics, physics, and mathematics, as part of NASA's educational outreach mission via the World Wide Web. The project team is recording data from professional tennis and some of the top players in the world, focusing on how the tennis ball flies: its speed, how it spins, what happens when the ball hits the court, how it moves through the air, and the strokes of the players that generate this flight.
The site includes lesson plans, curriculum ideas, activities, an online textbook, as well as a full rundown of their research project.
The Atoms Family website is a Science Learning Network resource based on The Atoms Family exhibit currently on display at The Miami Museum of Science. This resource contains educational activities relating to different forms of energy, and are being presented by famous gothic horror characters. In order to experience the full capabilities of this site, please make sure that you have javascript turned on in your browser.
This website is offered as a service to students. It lists numerous science, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs offered throughout the country, with a focus on programs for high school students (though many programs are for younger grades/ages).
This alphabetical guide to the living universe is a great resource for those curious about astrobiology, astronomy, and spaceflight.
This website is a virtual lab that allows you to conduct common (and not so common) experiments and get the results that you would get if you actually conducted the lab. The IrYdium Project, and CREATE Project, develop educational software that can be integrated flexibly into introductory chemistry courses nationwide. Our goal is to create simulation-based learning environments where college and high school students can approach chemistry more like practicing scientists and see interesting real-world applications of key concepts. Network Computing and Remote Database Technology make it easy to use the software over the web.
This website offers extensive information with images and video clips about the planets. The Learning Center features in-depth explorations in these areas: Planetary Missions; The Mars Microphone; Red Rover, Red Rover; Challenger Center Online; Bill Nye The Science Guy; Planetary Image Gallery; Views of Mars from Pathfinder; Planetary Art Gallery. The site also has a sections on the search for extraterrestrial life, near-earth objects (comets and asteroids), and lots of information on the exploration of Mars. There is also a current list of news stories about space exploration.
This website is useful to those students interested in the solar system. Each planet has a page that offers technical information, images, and quizzes to test knowledge. Additionally, this site includes a glossary of terms, mnemonics to help students learn the order of the planets and links to other resources. Visitors will also find information on recent and upcoming astrologically related events.
This Science site provides simple experiments and lesson plans for kids who homeschool or want to do their own experiments for fun. While this site is quite enjoyable it is most appropriate for the very young.
This website offers NASA news and research related to the Hubble Constant and cosmology, lesson plans and educational activities from NASA. The aim of Thursday's Classroom is to provide a lasting connection between NASA's latest research and the classroom environment.
This website is a great site for owners of Texas Instruments graphing calculators. The program archive includes games, math and science programs, and some good utilities. Ticalc.org also includes outside links to other websites about TI calculators.
The Trebds in International Mathematics and Science Study was first developed to gauge how close the U.S. was to its goal of being first in the world of math and science achievement. It investigated the math and science progress of eighth grade students in 38 countries. Preliminary results suggest that although the U.S. is trailing many industrialized countries, the U.S. does have some of the best schools in the world. The study also points to a wide disparity in achievement between suburban and low income urban schools.
"TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. Science is exciting, and it's for everyone! That's why TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate, discover, and try science yourself."
This website lists many ideas for science experiments that can be done easily at home online or off. They also have a field trip section where you can take a virtual field trip to a number of science facilities and an adventure called "Discover Extremes at Star Fleet Academy."
This is a five-day camp designed to show young people what it is like to be an astronaut. Training includes simulated space shuttle missions, rocket building and launches, and training simulators. It also offers Brightest Stars program for GT.
This website is a great online library for a variety of science topics relating to Genetics. Websites offered include: Human Chromosomes, Genomics:GTL, Microbial Genome Program, Human Genome Project Information and Genome-Related Meetings and Reports.
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