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 competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final.
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.
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.
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.
This organization allows students under the age of 20 to pursue innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship, and begin to build the technology companies of tomorrow. During their two-year tenure, each Fellow will receive $100,000 from the Thiel Foundation as well as mentorship from the Foundation’s network of tech entrepreneurs and innovators.
The Center of Science and Industry offers an array of educational resources. Their website includes 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 and exhibit galleries.
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.
Housed within the walls of San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of over 650 science, art, and human perception exhibits and serves as a leader in the movement to promote museums as educational centers. The Exploratorium was founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, who devoted his efforts to it -- and was its director -- until his death in 1985.
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."
The Franklin Institute Science Museum is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their Web site offers many online exhibits as well as information for teachers.
The mission of the Ingenuity Project is to prepare highly capable and motivated Baltimore students to achieve at nationally competitive levels in mathematics and science. The goal is to give city students the classroom advantages that wealthier county and private schools offer their populations with the expectation that Ingenuity students will take advanced placement courses in high school, attend college, and ultimately be prepared to become leaders in their chosen professions.
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!
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.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the premier university museums in the country.
The collections span the globe and the centuries. The Carlos maintains the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. The Museum is home to collections of 19th and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works from the Renaissance to the present.
The Office of Educational Programs at the Michael C. Carlos Museum offers a wide variety of engaging programs for the Emory community, children and families, and students and teachers. Programs include lectures, concerts, tours, and workshops.
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 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.
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.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as career preparation. 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 up to two years of support.
The Girls, Math & Science Partnership (GMSP) was created to address issues regarding girls, their participation in science, and the expansion of their opportunities in and influence on the science and technology workforce. Working with girls ages 11-17, their teachers, parents, and mentors, GMSP draws organizations, stakeholders, and communities together in an effort to ensure that girls succeed in math and science.
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. For eligibility and deadline information, please visit the Davidson Fellows website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Lab Day is a national program to pair scientist mentors with teachers and students who need help with science projects.
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 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science recognizes the top teachers in mathematics and science from across the country. Up to 108 teachers are chosen for the award every year, and winners receive a signed citation from the President of the United States and a trip to Washington, DC to attend the awards ceremony. Teachers in grades K through 12 are eligible.
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.
The mission of the Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is to advance public understanding and appreciation of science. A non-profit based in Washington, D.C., SSP encourages students, parents, teachers, and communities to explore the vast world of science. Through publications, 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.
Its 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.
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 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.
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 Boston Museum of Science features permanent and changing exhibits on biology, astronomy, paleontology, geology and technology. It also has live animal exhibits, a planetarium and educational programs.
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.
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 W. Isdell is for young adults. Julie hates algebra - until she meets Al, and the Periodic horses and they journey through the Land of Mathematics, where the Orders of Operations are real places and fruits that look like Bohr models grow on chemistrees. Wonderfully written and a joy to read, it's full of math and science basics made fun and accessible. This book is the stand-alone sequal to The Chemy Called Al.
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.
Allosaurus connects the past to the present through history, science & reading comprehension. Allosaurus provides books in science, history, writing and social science.
Corporate mentors are well known. Less visible are the "mentor chains" that from generation to generation produce eminent scientists. Kanigel traces one such chain in neuroscience and neuropharmacology. This book is about what, at the very highest level, can be taught: not information, but investigative style.
American students' dwindling aptitude in math and science have become newsworthy lately, often culminating in debates about test scores. Author David Drew reiterates the concern that American youth is not being prepared for an emerging, competitive international market. Based on his research, Drew argues that the poor, minority students, and young women are not encouraged in mathematics, thus widening the gap between the under and over classes. His recommendations 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 10 general themes, such as cells and tissues, genetics, bodily functions, ecology, evolution, and organic diversity.
For ages 9-12, this book looks at all aspects of the human body from the vantage point of this amazing control center known as the brain. It is full of humor and wacky cartoons making it fun for young students of neurology.
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.
This first book by the author of Zen and the Brain examines the role of chance in the creative process. James Austin tells a personal story of the ways in which persistence, chance, and creativity interact in biomedical research; the conclusions he reaches shed light on the creative process in any field.
This series of books introduces you to science with wacky facts and information. Inspired by the British series of history books by Terry Deary, this set of books covers physics, chemistry and natural sciences.
Written by Joan D'Amico and Kate Gallaway, this book offers teachers strategies on how to design and deliver instruction, measure success and get students to work together. Features ready to use science activitites that are tied to core curriculum standards.
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 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.
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In this book, authors Paul J. Steinhardt and Neil Turok, both distinguished theoretical physicists, critique the Big Bang theory and recount the remarkable developments in astronomy, particle physics, and superstring theory that form the basis for a groundbreaking alternative, the “Cyclic Universe” theory.
The three volumes of the Five in a Row curriculum provide 55 lesson plans covering social studies, language, art, applied math and science. Designed for a homeschool setting, these lessons would also be appropriate in a conventional school. Although the original Five in a Row was designed for children ages 4 to 8, families of profoundly gifted children will find these guides more appropriate for the preschool years. The accompanying Five in a Row website offers sample lessons, an online newsletter, and curriculum user discussion boards.
Written by Forrest Mims, this book offers a practical, no-nonsense collection of proven circuit designs useful for engineers, students, scientists, and hobbyists.
For grades 5-9, this book answers all kinds of weird science questions, such as "Why is the sky blue?" and "What is a black hole?" and "Why do people have different types of blood?" Each question is answered in about two pages (the book has 320 pages total), and most have cartoons to go with them.
Imponderables is a series of eleven books written by David Feldman. The books examine, investigate, and explain common, yet puzzling phenomena. Examples include "Why do your eyes hurt when you are tired?", "Why do judges wear black robes?", and "Why do you rarely see purple Christmas lights?", among many others. The books are effectively a frequently asked questions list for people who wonder why and how the world works as it does.
A short, 41-page book packed with 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.
How can new knowledge be created from already existing knowledge? This book shows how seeing in all its many forms - insight, revelation, a distinctive point of view - is central to the greatest advances of the human intellect. Artists and scientists alike rely on visual representations of worlds both visible and invisible.
For ages 9-12, this book for students discusses how the brain evolved, what the different parts do, what makes a person a genius, why play is good for the brain, 10 tips for making life easier, 20 ways to become more creative, how to maximize their potential, what happens in the brain during sleep, how to take care of their brain, and more. There is also a teacher's edition with student activities and resources.
for grades 3-6, this book series covers many scientific subjects: biology, ecology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, etc. Complete with illustrations, activities and experiments to help children understand science.
This book is a captivating collection of essays of major mathematical achievements brought to life by the personal and historical anecdotes which the author has skillfully woven into the text. This is a book which should find its place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in science and the scientists who create it.
This book, for baby to preschool-age children, 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 is a 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.
Author George Gamow, one of the greatest 20th century physicists, 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, 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. This book for ages 4-8 uses 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.
Designed for gifted students in grades 4-8 as an around-the-world adventure, the activities in this book by Jacqueline Melin emphasize creativity, problem solving, inquiry, and critical thinking in the fields of math, language arts, leadership skills, social studies, and science. Projects include writing a fairy tale using jargon and cliches, studying and composing wartime songs, designing a Martian space colony, and inventing secret codes using binary, octal, and hexadecimal systems. Bonus miles are logged as each project is completed, encouraging self-directed students to focus and develop their independent study skills.
Real-Life Science Mysteries puts an exciting new spin on scientific thinking by profiling real-life scientists, showing students in grades 5–8 ways they can use science in their everyday lives. With the more than 30 activities included in Real-Life Science Mysteries, students will be required to try their hand at solving common science problems and performing experiments while learning about real people from diverse backgrounds, all of whom share a love for discovering how things work, why things work, and how they can work better.
As Jane Goodall's autobiography, this book addresses her childhood, her sensitivity to nature and the events and beliefs that shaped her life. It also includes how she was invited to Africa. At one with nature and challenged by the man-made dangers of environmental destruction, nequality, materialism and genocide, Dr. Goodall offers insight into her perceptions of these threats and celebrates the people who are working for earth's renewal.
For ages 9-12, this book is a collection of more than 30 easy-to-perform science experiments that takes you on an eye-opening tour of the facts, figures and forces that govern our world. It includes experiments on astronomy, biology, light, battery, acids and bases, friction, etc.
Editors Susan Johnsen and James Kendrick compiled this Gifted Child Today Reader as a book that deals with acceleration and enrichment in the sciences, including instructional units on magnetic levitation, integrating science and physical education, and real-world archaeology.
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.
In Science Fair Season, Judy Dutton follows twelve teens looking for science fair greatness and tells the gripping stories of their road to the big competition. Some will win, some will lose, but all of their lives are changed forever.
For ages 6-14, this book is a collection of science activities 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.
This book has more than 200 safe, fun, easy-to-perform experiements that teach young people, ages 9-12, basic concepts of physics and chemistry with amusing illustrations throughout. Experiments deal with the environment, fooling the senses and magic tricks with colors and light.
Author Dean 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.
This fascinating book has 1001 tidbits 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 us everyday.
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.
This book discusses what makes up the world around us in an entertaining Q & A format. The questions are those that kids might ask, grouped into topic areas including matter, changes in matter, engineering, food and new materials. It doesn't sacrifice accuracy to simplify the answers, and 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 both, The Cartoon History of the Universe is a great place to start.
This 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. 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.
In this book, author 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, 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.
For ages 9-12, this book boasts a richly illustrated 80-page section that wrenches us all (including the wooly mammoth who ambles along with the reader) into the digital age of modems, digital cameras, compact discs, 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."
Decades ago physicist Gamow presented scientific ideas to the layperson through a fictional character, C.G.H. Tompkins, a bank clerk interested in modern science. Gamow produced two popular books featuring Tompkins and then combined them in one paperback. Now science writer Stannard presents a 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 deal with such concepts as relativity, quantum theory and the structure of the atom.
This book, written by Nobel Prize-winning physicist M. Gell-Mann, is an engaging 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. From the simple, a quark inside an atom, to the complex, a jaguar prowling its jungle territory. Exploring the relationship between them becomes a series of exciting intellectual adventures.
This book is an overview of the findings of Einstein, Newton, Bohr, Hubble, Darwin, Watson, Crick, Flemming, and 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 can be used individually.
Dr. Frank's thought-provoking book provides evidence that children that are given the opportunity to play a musical instrument tend to do better scholastically.
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 (AI) researchers, this book is too removed from hard science, but for others, its high-level approach makes it a gold mine of ideas. The author, one of the fathers of AI, sets out to provide an abstract model of how the human mind works.
This is a kid-friendly series that explains Einstein's three main laws. Uncle Albert, the famous scientist, has got stuck. To unlock the deep mysteries of space and time someone must agree to be beamed up into the unknown world of the thought bubble. His brave niece, Gadanken, decides to risk it and so begins her exciting and astonishing adventures. There are three different books, one for every law.
A science dictionary worth poring over for hours. The concise, well-written text and amazing photos and drawings this book provide an overview of nine major fields of science. The strength of the visual dictionary is its images, including intricate cross sections, explanatory diagrams, and fascinating photos.
Newton and Dillingham's Watersheds 2 is the only environmental casebook of its kind. This book offers discourse on environmental issues from the Exxon Valdez to the population explosion, and includes study questions at the end of each chapter. The authors present cases of immediate interest in a balanced and impartial manner, with an engaging style that will encourage critical thinking and discussion.
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 photographs.
This useful guide will provide motivation for girls considering careers in science, mathematics, and technology. If you are a girl or young woman who has an interest in science or think you might, this excellent guide, full of highly useful information, will start you on the path toward realizing your career dreams.
The full text of this book is available online through the National Academies Press website. This book assesses programs for advanced studies for high-school students in the United States and examines the impact of advanced studies programs on the educational system, such as how they are key to admission at higher education institutes and how the quality of these programs can be enhanced.
ASK (Arts and Sciences for Kids) is geared toward 2nd to 4th graders who are full of curiosity and imagination. 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 encourages students' skill with puzzles, word plays, riddles, activities, cartoons, posters, lively art and photos.
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.
Independent research projects can play an extremely important role in the scientifically talented student’s development. In addition to developing particular skills, such research projects can allow students to become recognized as experts in a particular subject area. It is also worth mentioning that college admissions officials generally recognize the substantial extracurricular effort that independent research requires, and tend to look favorably on students who have successfully completed science fair projects or other similar competitions.
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.
MUSE is a nonfiction magazine for children age eight 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. 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. The magazine has articles, puzzles, and contests, and 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.
Each issue contains 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 with about twelve pages of articles per issue and limited advertising.
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 magazine contains 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 published 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 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.
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 and science courses K-University. The writing tutorials are writing courses grades 5-12.
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.
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 various Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs offered through Michigan State University (MSU) are dedicated to promoting differentiated educational programs for students in grades 7-12. Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) is a two-week residential program for academically talented students. CHAMP is a regional program for students highly gifted in mathematics. ISHALL is an accelerated, intensive two-year course in literature and language designed to meet the curricular goals and merit standards of high school English, grades 7-10, in two years. Plus, there is also a dual enrollment program, a Michigan-Shiga Exchange program, a CSI Forensic Science program and several others listed on the website.
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 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.
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.
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.
This small private school is for "intellectually excited" students and focuses on science, math & technology. It has its own weather station including Doppler, TV station, hypospherium, planetarium, observatory and state of the art computer labs. The 4th through 8th grade program has been well established for over 15 years, and the Primary school (grades K-3) opened in 2000.
The goal of this school is to provide students with a challenging curriculum designed to develop their intellectual powers. It is intellectually challenging; it requires integrity, a strong work ethic, motivation, and a willingness to seek help when needed.
In this school, the program of study is centered on the usual academic core subjects - English, social studies, world language, and mathematics. In addition, AAST students take three years of biology, chemistry and physics. This means that an AAST student takes two and often three science courses simultaneously. This unusual sequence leads to an understanding and retention far greater than that obtained in a more traditional program.
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 County Academies are four-year high schools that offer students seven concentrations, including science, medicine, culinary arts, business and finance, and engineering. It even has its own stem-cell laboratory!
This public preparatory high school focuses on preparing students for a future in higher education, with an emphasis on biotechnology and other life sciences.
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) Center for Gifted Education Policy organizes the Catalyst Project. Catalyst is a year-long mentorship program for high school juniors and seniors to work alongside Masters in the fields of chemistry and art. The program, funded by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, focuses on providing top-notch research experience, guidance and peer support for talented students with a demonstrated interest in these fields.
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology offers exciting and challenging instructional programs. The school curriculum is organized around mathematics, science and technology laboratories and 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.
Designed in partnership with the Baylor College of Medicine as a rigorous four-year health professions magnet program, this school is designed to prepare students to go to top universities. A five year mathematics sequence and competitive AP program develops students with an essential academic foundation. The four year health sciences program gives students practical experience with health professionals in the Texas Medical Center and in the classroom.
GAMES is an accelerated prorgram for juniors and seniors on the Middle Georgia College campus in Cochran, Georgia. The program gives students the opportunity to spend their last two years of high school at Middle Georgia College, during which they will earn their high school diploma AND their Associate Degree in fields of math or science. Rising high school juniors and seniors are elgible for the program as long as they meet the stringent admission criteria.
The curriculum emphasized at this public high school includes mathematics, science and technology.
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, . . .
The Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, or INSPIRE, is a multitier year-round program designed for students in ninth to 12th grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education and careers.
The Science Leadership Academy is a partnership high school between the School District of Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute. SLA is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st century learning that provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes.
This small charter school is designed to offer a new and innovative opportunity for students. The goal is to become a premier public high school for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Colorado and the nation.
Founded by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, this school is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.
The (HS)2 program offers students, from groups traditionally underrepresented in the fields of science and math, the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of mathematics and science for five weeks, during three consecutive summers, while living in a state-of-the-art college preparatory boarding school in the Rocky Mountains.
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.
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.
Students attend G·tec once a week for approximately 1 1/2 hours after school. The curriculum has been carefully developed by the director, in consultation with a team of dedicated and respected leaders affiliated with higher learning institutions such as Columbia University, Wayne State University, Pace University, Pratt University, Whitney Museum, New York Botanical Garden, Mystic Life Aquarium, Eastchester High School, and more! Students are exposed to a balanced program of visual arts, history, science, and computer literacy.
The Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC) delivers a challenging, accelerated education in mathematics, science and technology to selected students, grades 9 - 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.
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 curriculum emphasized at this public high school includes science, mathematics and technology. The school attempts to help students become self-directed, responsible, and productive individuals within the changing landscape of society.
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.
Funded and coordinated by local public schools and Wytheville Community College, This Governor's School has two primary focus areas. One is to provide a variety of academic experiences in arts, science, and technology to a diverse group of academically gifted high school students. The second focus is to provide a summer enrichment experience that is academically and intellectually challenging for gifted students.
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.
Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, the Research Science Institute (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.
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.
The West Virginia Governor's School for Mathematics and Science (GSMS) is a summer residential program providing academic enrichment in the areas of science and math for current 7th and 8th graders living in and attending school in West Virginia. West Virginia University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank will be the sites for GSMS in 2010. Central research themes are chosen each year, and the enhancing activities broaden students' understanding of the role of scientific research in society.
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.
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.
The Environmental Health Sciences Institute (EHSI) for Rural Youth was created in 1997 as an educational outreach activity. It is a full-scholarship, one-week residential experience for gifted Iowa 10th grade students from communities of less than 5,000 residents. The program was designed to expose these students to cutting-edge environmental health research at a time in their lives when they are making important decisions regarding their future studies and careers. A total of 153 students from 89 rural communities in Iowa and 10 rural communities in Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Missouri, have attended EHSI.
Fermilab’s TARGET: Science and Engineering Program is a highly competitive paid summer internship opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors who have strong interest and demonstrated aptitude for mathematics and the sciences, physics, in particular.
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
This Michigan State University (MSU) Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) program is a two-week residential program for academically talented students who are currently in Grade 7 or 8. The goal is to match the intellectual abilities of talented adolescents with rigorous and challenging course work which provides enrichment, but does not duplicate or accelerate course work in the K-12 curriculum. The program is held each July and financial assistance is available.
Residential camp in communications, math and science for incoming eighth graders.
This organization is an award winning program that 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. Students choose a topic of interest and then they are matched as close as possible to an internationally recognized research mentor. Students are introduced to the total scientific enterprise and learn various problem solving strategies.
This six-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.
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.
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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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.
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 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.
Summer courses at the Museum of Science now offered exclusively to museum members. From the aspiring biologist to the future technology wizard, every science-minded child will have something to look forward to this summer at the Museum of Science.
College of the Atlantic offers two summer program opportunities for rising juniors and seniors - "Islands Through Time" and "Rivers Through Time". Through experiential learning and interdisciplinary studies, participants can earn a degree in human ecology in an ecologically diverse location, develop an appreciation for environmental sustainability, and enjoy a beautiful, scenic location.
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.
The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Each July, select high school students from across the country and abroad come to Smith College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in the life and physical sciences and in engineering.
"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."
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.
In addition to a school and saturday programs for "intellectually excited" students, the Talcott Mountain Science Center also offers a summer day camp. The summer program theme varies each year.
Located at the University of Vermont, Burlingto, this program is a one-week science summer program in which students experience first-hand the many facets of scientific research. Students will explore local Vermont landscapes by conducting outdoor field research using field observations, technology and computers to understand the natural science of our surroundings.
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.
Join MarineQuest to travel back in time to the age of giant prehistoric sharks and discover how North Carolina’s coast has changed over the years. While time traveling through their coastal habitats back to the future, Trekkies will use the tools of oceanography, meteorology and paleontology to experience first-hand how hurricanes and other forces of nature have created the coastline that we see today. The program is for students ages 10-12; participants must have completed 4th grade and turn 10 by May 1st. Residential and commuter programs are available.
Energetic Einsteins offers a number of opportunities for gifted students and their families including summer camps, near-peer intern opportunities, and game days. Programs utilize current scientific content and are directed by doctoral level faculty committed to improving scientific literacy by facilitating the translation of knowledge from the research community.
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.
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.
The Governor’s School for Emerging Technologies is designed to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through study of current topics in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, and other emerging technologies. The school capitalizes on partnerships with a unique array of high technology research and development organizations located across the State of Tennessee to provide students with the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and experience cutting-edge research facilities through weekly field trips.
The Governor’s School for the Sciences will introduce students to a wide variety of scientific disciplines and provide the opportunity to learn and apply problem-solving methods that are common to all scientific disciplines.
The Governor’s School for Scientific Models and Data Analysis provides a program of advanced scholarly engagement for some of the most academically able students in the state who demonstrate an interest, talent and passion in the pursuit of mathematics and science.
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.
Explore Earth's features, creatures, and cultures in a one week long day camp program offered in the summer at the Natural History Museum (ages 3-13) or the at the Page Museum at the Tar Pits (ages 7-13). Hands-on experiences and behind the scenes tours and fun activities for children. Full day or half day option.
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.
This online Singapore Math and Science Tutoring company conducts live interactive classes using video conferencing technology to teach students mathematics and science from the comforts of their homes. All teachers are highly qualified and well trained in these curriculums.
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.
Discover This is a fun, yet educational website that sells Chemistry Sets, and Chemistry Kits for kids.
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. Exemplars pioneered the field of providing performance assessment tasks that meet national standards to improve assessment AND instruction.
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.
Information Unlimited is a New Hampshire corporation dedicated to the experimenter and technology enthusiast. Formed in 1974, this highly creative company holds many patents ranging from weapons development to children's toys. Their website provides many products, including lasers, for those who want to build, experiment, or use new innovative ideas and devices.
It's About Time is a leading educational publisher of middle and high school inquiry-based science and math programs supported by the National Science Foundation. These challenge-driven programs increase student achievement because they motivate and engage, develop critical thinking, give students the skills to work collaboratively, and the ability to apply what they have learned.
Key Curriculum Press offers a wide variety of resources for middle and high School math and science including: supplemental materials, puzzles and posters, professional resources, software, and textbooks.
This construction system by K'NEX ® allows users to build simple, informative DNA models.
This line of science kits is available in Biology/Life Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Chemistry and Elementary Science. Complete hands-on activities provides all the material needed and allows students to individually participate, making science experiments 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 early readers. They have a read aloud feature for children who are still developing reading vocabulary.
A NerdKit is a combination of electronic parts and wisdom, which together will teach you about digital electronics, embedded systems, and how to bridge computers with the "real world". A NerdKit's microcontroller kit is appropriate for hobbyists, and has educational material to allow even middle-schoolers and high-schoolers (ages 12+) looking for a fun challenge to learn by doing, especially with the help of a techie parent! A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip, including processing, memory, and inputs and outputs.
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.
PCS Academy of Science (AOS) products and curriculum are designed and manufactured to help teachers be more effective. The 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. All products are hands-on, inquiry based, exciting and engaging. 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 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.
The Critical Thinking Company's products help students achieve better grades and higher test scores through critical thinking exercises in reading, writing, math and science lessons. Students carefully analyze what they are learning, producing deeper understanding. Over time, students who practice critical thinking learn to apply it throughout their education and life.
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 curriculum allows children to explore science through creative and interesting experiments while enhancing reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
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.
PhysicsQuest is a story-based activity that exposes middle school students to the fun and relevance of science. PhysicsQuest aims to teach middle school students physics concepts, but its overarching goal is to give them a positive experience with physics.
A free PhysicsQuest kit will be sent to registered 6-9th grade physical science classes, home school groups, science clubs, and after-school programs. The kit includes a user's manual and materials for four physics experiments.
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.
A science fair competition for middle school students, held by the Society for Science and the Public (SSP). Allows students from around the United States to compete in topics such as mathematics, science and engineering.
Discovery Under the Hood is a project designed to encourage teen girls in Madison County, NY, to excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It is a hands-on experience that shows how STEM relates to our everyday lives. Using the car as a "vehicle," 24 teenage girls explore topics including internal combustion, fuel economy, the power train, computerized diagnostic equipment, and the integration of all these. Participants acquire practical skills 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 different subjects. 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 site is fun for anyone interested in viewing the earth or moon. Includes graphics and filters to view topography, weather, and more.
This site features information and pictures of animals. There is a virtual zoo, 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.
Girls Go Tech combines math, science, and technology to provide girls with the resources to explore career options, play educational games, and understand the role these subjects have in the world and their direct environment.
The Invention at Play exhibit is housed in the Lemelson Hall of Invention, a 3,500 square-foot gallery located on the first floor, west wing, of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. A smaller version of the exhibition (1700 sq. ft) continues to travel throughout the country under the auspices of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).
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.
Kids4Earth provides information on environmental issues to young people; provides interactive access for worldwide environmental projects; writes and distributes educational material about the environment; develops educational programs for students; and develops multimedia events.
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."
The Science and History Museum is closed for repairs, and 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. This combines science and history.
Rocketry Online features the most current information about model, high power and amateur rocketry. It also has information about rocketry-related school and university programs and other rocketry and space-related websites.
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."
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.
This website allows users to locate current weather conditions for just about anywhere in the world.
This is an interactive "live" website where users and guests create a drawing to represent themselves as they move around "Whyville." In Whyville, they interact with other participants, as they learn about science topics in an open-ended, exploratory way, invent things and have the ability to do hands-on activities at home and post their results on the site.
Zome is a unique 31-zone system that takes ball-and-stick construction to its highest level. It models spatial structures representing hyperspaces of up to 31 dimensions, geodesic space-frame structures and molecular models, including quasicrystals and Fullerenes.
This site belongs to Science Bob, a science teacher who includes 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 site is designed to help you and your child search for useful ideas and tips for your experiments. Here, you will find literally hundreds of experiments of every kind in every discipline of science from chemistry, biology, physics to even human psychology. We're confident that our powerful color-coded search tool will help quicken your research tremendously. Also, experience shows that many people find it helpful to learn from what others already know. This site strongly suggests that instead of copying these experiments blindly, you try to understand the principles demonstrated and then take those principles and apply them to your own experiment in a different and more creative way.
This site offers information on astronomical phenomena and follows the latest news on astronomy, space research, space flight, telecommunication, meteorology and earth sciences.
This site includes science and hobby news and features, a photo gallery, discussion forums and astronomy quiz.
This is an educational, interactive, multimedia environment highlighting NASA careers and research in Astronomy, Geology, Biology and Atmospheric Science. Students in grades 5-8 can see NASA occupations and use scientific inquiry to search for and build a planet with characteristics for human habitation. Supporting activities include chats with NASA scientists, online collaborations, classroom lessons, student publishing area and occupations fact sheets and trading cards.
This site is devoted to correcting misconceptions about astronomy. Includes explanations of scientific errors presented in the news, movies, TV and classrooms. There is a section called "Bite-size" astronomy with concise, informal explanations of different concepts.
This site 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.
This site by Bill Nye: The Science Guy gives younger kids fun things to do with science such as home science experiments and a question of the week. The episode guide gives access to all of his shows and what was learned.
Coordinated by the Center for Talent Youth at Johns Hopkins University, Cogito provides a place where exceptional young science and math students can interact with one another and professional mathematicians and scientists. Articles about mathematicians and scientists, directories of math and science competitions, summer programs and distance learning programs are some of its informative resources.
This online curriculum resource feature a collection of math- and science-related curricula developed by teachers attending the National Security Agency's Summer Institutes for Mathematics Teachers and Summer Institutes for Elementary School Teachers. Each curriculum includes detailed lesson plans, activites and worksheets. Topics cover topics from geometry to the Internet to Number Theory, and the units are revised and updated to ensure their efficacy and usability.
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 was designed to improve the general awareness of corrosion causes and solutions. Corrosion is often perceived as a curse we have to endure helplessly and it is a shock to many to learn that there are many ways to prevent and control this natural force. The Corrosion Doctors' educational focus is centered on a series of Information Modules designed for training in corrosion science and engineering.
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 website is the online presence of the Discovery Channel featuring popular TV programs.
This a fun, interactive site for kids by the Discovery Channel. It has links to their tv shows and interactive games and show clips from the tv shows. It also has 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 provides a weekly environmental education unit including artwork, text, activities, additional web sites and online access to a professional naturalist. Two reading levels are available for grades K-3 and 4-8.
eTAP is a non-profit education corp., whose purpose is to provide K-12 curriculum for the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, and History on the world wide Internet. The instructional material is designed to assist students, teachers and parents. The Lessons can be used for students’ instruction and for parents and teachers as an aid to help their children and students.
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 television program series focusing on evolutionary theory, diversity, extinctions, competition, reproductive strategies and the development of Homo sapiens.
The information on this site is presented in an interesting and exciting manner. Includes 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.
This is an online 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.
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 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 free science lessons, materials to teach children in science, worksheets, help in addressing fear of teaching science, and science curriculum for Homeschool and teachers.
This website offers photos, information, facts, games and discoveries from and about the Hubble space telescope.
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 site contains information to help anyone interested in science fairs. Links to "Scientific Method," "Choosing a topic," and "Sample Projects" help get you started, and offers outside links to the best science fair sites.
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 by researchers affiliated with the Jason Institute. 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.
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 site 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 site contains overviews of sciences (research labs), programming basic and html (technology campus), and descriptions of plants and animals (gardens). Each area is written in a simple, direct style with clean graphics presenting complex concepts.
This site about astronomy is designed for kids. It's easy to navigate and answers frequently asked questions such as, "How big is the universe?" or general information about the solar system, deep space, and space exploration. 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 site offers an extensive collection of both scientific and non-scientific reference links.
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.
This site is the Internet presence for NASA, with news, information and interactive features about the space program. They have a NASA for Kids section that has features such as New Frontiers and Brain Terrain with interactive stories, projects and games.
The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide a freely-accessible online publication 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.
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.
This site targets elementary school students with information about science, technology and learning about space. There are hands-on projects, games & puzzles, interactive demonstrations, and many other activities; it is also for teachers with a "Goodies for Teachers" section with printable pictures and classroom activities.
This website is home to the Jet Propultion Laboratory (JPL), NASA's lead center for robotic exploration of the solar system and managed by the California Institute of Technology. Our spacecraft have visited all the planets in our solar system and 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; Madrid, Spain; and Canberra, Australia.
The NAR helps teachers engage and energize students with educational resources and 40+ years of model rocket expertise.
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 site is for serious students of astronomy and, more especially, cosmology. There are several main subsections to this site, including News of the Universe, Cosmology FAQ, and a Tutorial.
This online curriculum has lessons from the teachers' guides for NEWTON'S APPLE, the PBS family science program. They are designed to accompany the TV show or as a stand-alone resource.
This site offers an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, and most provide references to related information.
This site is an introduction to past and present Nobel Laureates with articles written by Laureates, biographies, autobiographical essays and photos and video footage. Fascinating information into the lives of these accomplished intellectuals.
This website is a useful database for educational virtual field trips, distance learning and more. The search directory allows members a free search for specific trips as well as providing a centralized area for providers to advertise their events.
This site changes weekly, corresponding with the weekly program. Includes extension activities, games and printable materials. The activities for a single program are: Take a Tour of Mir - click through a layout of the space station, complete with walk-through video of each module's interior; Day in the Life - find out what a typical day is like on Mir; The Next Space Station - get a sneak preview of the 16-nation venture to build the International Space Station;Mishaps of the Space Age - 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 site provides an overview of string theory and other advanced physics topics. The topics are clearly illustrated with simple diagrams and animations and it also gets into some of the math.
This site links to other dictionary websites, including medical and scientific dictionaries. When you enter a word, you get a list of 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 site offers a 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.
PhysicsCentral is a website devoted to communicating the importance and excitement of physics. The website offers information and lessons about different aspects of physics, and also allows users to ask their own questions. The website also maintains a blog, and posts updates about physics in the news.
This site is a comprehensive physics and astronomy 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 site provides resources stimulate the imagination of students about science and technology with games, research, science updates and more. Its vision is for students to engage with science and recognize it as a creative, inclusive and representative field of study with exciting rewards and career opportunities.
This site has information and news about the planets. Sections include Taking Action, Headlines, Other Recent Stories and Planetary Radio.
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 site explores the field of agricultural science, including careers and other agricultural topics.
This site, 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 site is a leading online magazine devoted to science, technology and medicine. It brings breaking news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology.
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 site 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 and leading colleges and 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.
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 site delivers science facts daily to your email and offers an extensive archive of online science facts. Topics range from the human mind to nanotechnology, and basic scientific concepts to the latest discoveries. The content is 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 contain specific lesson plans, vignettes, audio files, and student work samples. All of these resources illustrate how they might be used in the classroom; for example, 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 site offers 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.
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.
STEMtube is a website where students can post their science, technology, engineering, and math photos and video links to share with each other. It can help students develop projects and expand on their ideas.
Stephen Hawking's genius is fully revealed in this series that treats you to advances in cosmological thought. Encompassing Hawking's matchless point of view, these six programs spin an intergalactic detective story, rich with mystery, twists and revelations.
This site is 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 site introduces an interactive study of sports to help students understand aerodynamics, physics and math as part of NASA's educational outreach mission. The project team records data from professional tennis, focusing on how the 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. It includes lesson plans, curriculum ideas, activities, an online textbook and a rundown of the 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 site offers information with images and video clips about the planets, featuring in-depth explorations of 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; and Planetary Art Gallery.
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 is a great site for owners of Texas Instruments graphing calculators. The archive includes games, math and science programs and utilities. Ticalc.org also includes links to other websites about TI calculators.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study was developed to gauge how close the U.S. was to its goal of being first in the world in math and science achievement by investigating 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 site lists ideas for science experiments that can be done easily at home. It also has a field trip section where you can take a virtual trip to 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.
This is an attempt to provide a single comprehensive list of all science fairs, whether of global or local scope.
This interactive website sponsored by the Association of Children's Museums contains a searchable database of national and international children's museums.
This website is everything weather, with Doppler radar images, image loops, local forecasts and much more.
This site is divided in four sections: Cadet Section for grades 2-8, Expert Section for grades 6-12, Teacher's Lounge and Parent's Center. There are experiments and projects along with lessons in each of the student areas. Teachers will find complete lesson plans on different subjects in their section, and parents will find ideas and things to do with their children.
This site takes you to Wonderville, an interactive "town" where you can participate in and learn about science-related activities. Some examples are fingerprinting, water treatment, wetlands activity, and more.
This site offers an encyclopedia of mathematics, chemistry, physics and astronomy that gives a complete definition of the item you are looking for and relevant examples.
BOOMERANG! is a monthly 70-minute audiocassette in the format of a "magazine." Designed for ages 6-12, BOOMERANG! introduces kids to the world of big ideas -- science, current events, economics, history, poetry, geography. Jokes, mysteries, music, and interviews combine to make this monthly cassette a child's own personal window to the world at large.
This site contains informative content on extra terrestrial research, including papers written about CASPER projects and technologies. Find out more about a workshop CASPER offers to teach people how to use their open source hardware and software libraries to build instrumentation such as correlators, beam formers and spectrometers.
An Eyewitness Virtual Reality CD-Rom with terrific graphics. Learn to classify rocks, minerals and metals, and learn about volcanoes and earthquakes. There is a virtual gallery of rocks, minerals, and gems. A console lets you create your own volcanos and earthquakes and watch the results. 3D panoramas show how earth's landscapes were formed.
HippoCampus is a project of the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education (MITE). The goal of HippoCampus is to provide high-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects to high school and college students free of charge. HippoCampus content has been developed by some of the finest colleges and universities in the world and contributed to the National Repository of Online Courses (NROC), another MITE project.
An interactive science lab that allows kids to experiment with the principles of science. Three sections focus on biology, physics, and chemistry. There are experiments, activities, and questions and answer sections. The graphics/animations are very kid friendly.
This computer microscope allows amateur scientists to explore their environment with optical microscopy at magnifications up to 200x. The accompanying software package provides an interface with excellent graphics and audio clips that are presented through a kid-friendly layout.
On this web site, kids can find information on human biology, hundreds of animal species of the world, an online Biology Textbook, and even play biology games. Learn about the cell, the most basic unit of life or discover the different organs and systems found in the human body.
phil14 is affordable rigorous interactive online classes for homeschoolers. Classes meet College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) requirements and earn college credit with passing exam grades. All class sessions are discussion oriented with lots of time for personalized help. Classes leverage many resources such as recorded lectures, mathematical software and games to maximize learning.
A PongSat is an experiment that fits inside of a ping pong ball. These ping pong ball 'satellites' are flown to the edge of space by balloon or launched in sounding rockets. The PongSats are then returned to the student. It's an easy and inexpensive way to get students excited about science and engineering.
It's like having a planetarium on your PC! Along with interesting video and audio clips which will easily hold the interest of the novice and experienced sky watcher. With the release of RedShift 4, RedShift 3 has become quite affordable at under $10 where it usually sold for about $50.
The primary focus of this non-profit organization is to provide science enrichment classes to underserved and at-risk youth. Rock-It Science offers three programs: In-Class Instruction; Summer Programs and Camps; and, Homeschool Science Classes.
Science Take-Out develops, manufactures and sells innovative and easy-to-use hands-on science activity kits designed for use by an individual student or small group of students. The science kits are pre-packaged for individual student use and are ready-to-go, with no teacher prep required.
Thames & Kosmos (T&K) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education by publishing high-quality science and technology related educational products for children of all ages. Thames & Kosmos operates as the exclusive North American distributor for the science kit line of our partner company — the 187-year-old, German-based publishing house, Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH.
The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing a high quality education to anyone, anywhere. the Khan Academy has 1000+ videos on YouTube covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, chemistry, biology and finance which have been recorded by Salman Khan.
The Quirkles® are 26 imaginary scientists that help children everyday, all over the world, develop a love and appreciation for science. They offer a fresh new way to integrate literacy and science at school, for educational programs, or at home. Vocabulary builders, two related science experiments, and a character education lesson are also included in each of the 26 alphabet-series books. For a complete introduction and to get to know each Quirkle, start with "About The Quirkles" and work your way across the main menu bar above. Have fun exploring and please contact us with any questions you may have!
This DVD covers astronomy in a non-technical manner that non-science majors can understand. The subjects range from basic physics needed to understand astronomy to advanced subjects such as black holes and gravitational lensing.
This CD-ROM contains 41 dynamic activities, known as Whelmers. Each Whelmer has a materials list, video demonstrations, science content correlated to the National Science Education Standards and assessments for each activity. It will assist even the most inexperienced teacher to “whelm” their students (not over Whelm them!) in basic physics, chemistry, air pressure, density and waves.
For each activity chosen, you will find supplies that are needed, a complete video on how to perform the Whelmer, the content of the activity, as well as tips that will make the experiment easier to perform and allow the teachers to get a better understanding of what to focus on. This CD-ROM provides hours of educational content, while at the same time, providing valuable educational lessons that can be done in school or at home. Whelmers is an integral part of a comprehensive science program.
This CD-ROM is filled with information that will spark your child's curiosity about how fascinating science can be. Hands-on tinkering makes sound, light and electricity come alive and prompts creative approaches to new challenges and ideas. And all the way, your child builds critical-thinking skills while uncovering the mysteries of science.