| Science Learning Network | Use the Science Learning Network to access descriptions of science units taking place in classrooms around the world based on the National Science Standards and inquiry learning. |
| The Galileo Project at Rice University | contains a vast amount of historical material about this famous scientist. |
| Hubble Space Telescope | Lots of photos, activities, and resources. |
| The current Space Shuttle mission at NASA | From this document, you can access a variety of useful information relating to Space Shuttle Launches, processing, countdown and status. You can also go to the Shuttle Launch Control Newsroom for up to date launch information or Today at NASA for other agency information. |
| Shuttle/Mir Online Research Experience | S/MORE is a K-12 project providing a behind-the-scenes look at the life sciences research conducted in space aboard the Mir station. |
| The Mad Scientist Network | A place on the Internet where they could ask scientist questions. |
| NASA Shuttle Web | This site gives information about current shuttle missions. |
| Marshall Space Flight Center | News and resources for educators. |
| Center for Earth and Planetary Studies | The Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) is a scientific research unit within the Collections and Research Department of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. CEPS performs original research and outreach activities on topics covering planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, and the remote sensing of environmental change. |
| Liftoff to Space Exploration | Information on space, solar system, stars, and galaxies. also on living in space. |
| The Eisenhower National Center for Mathematics and Science Education | Complete information about thousands of teaching materials for K-12 math and science. Comprehensive catalog records describe each item in this database. |
| Frank Potter’s Science Gems | For students, parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and mathematicians. More than 14,000 Science Resources sorted by Category, Subcategory, and Grade Level |
| Lessons and Activities for Science | Use science topic words to find web sites with lesson plans and activities. |
| The Exploratorium Science Snackbook | Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium. |
| Whelmers | Science activities that will catch the eye and mind of even the most indifferent student! |
| Weather for Kids | Here are some helpful weather-related links for both teachers and students. |
| Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide. | This page contains links to public museums with a strong emphasis on interactive science education. |
| The Cow’s Eye Dissection | The Cow's Eye Dissection is one of the most popular demonstrations at the Exploratorium. For many years it has helped people satisfy their curiosity about what is inside an eye. |
| Hurricane: Storm Science | Go to this site to find out more about hurricanes. |
| Ask an Expert | Askanexpert.com connects you with hundreds of real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers. These experts have volunteered to answer your questions for free! |
| Ask an Architect | Obtain answers to questions about the designing spaces. |
| Space Arcade | Race Starships, Blast Aliens, Mine Asteroids, Travel intothe Future-All without leaving the comfort of your own easy-chair.That doesn't mean it will be easy. But it is FREE. |
| Space Links | SPACE Links is the most comprehensive one-stop directory of Space and Astronomy Web sites on the 'Net. SPACE.com's Roving Robot has scoured the Web to bring you more than 5,000 Web Sites. From astronomy to satellites, space history to UFOs, SPACE Links has it covered. |
| Ask an Astronomer | email: starman@unc.edu Obtain answers to questions about stars, planets, comets, and other aspects of astronomy. |
| Ask Dr. Science | Dr. Science is heard daily on radio stations throughout America and the world. We'll send you his Daily Question for free by e-mail, or read the Daily Question here. |
| Ask an Earth Scientist | Each request is answered by a real live person |
| Ask a Geologist | email: Ask a Geologist@usgs.gov Obtain answers to questions about rocks, geology, and earth forms. |
| Ask an Ocean Animal Expert | email: whaletimes@whaletimes.org Obtain answers to questions about all types of marine animals. |
| Ask a Science Expert | Obtain answers to questions about science from the Franklin Museum in Philadelphia. |
| Ask a Vulcanologist | Obtain answers to questions about volanoes from experts in this field. |
| Live from Antarctica | Here are enough resources for an entire year's project on science taking place in Antarctica |
| Mars Missions | Here is the main site for all of NASA's scientific explorations of Mars, including upcoming work by the Mars Global Surveyor. Stop by to see some remarkable images and learn about some remarkable scientists! |
| Rainforest Action Network | If you are engaged in an ecology or rainforest unit, here is a great location to find out about the latest efforts to preserve these important parts of our ecosystem. |
| The Franklin Museum Science Institute | This is one of the finest science museums around, devoted to helping children think scientifically and explore the fantastic world around them. |
| The Hubble Space Telescope's Public Page | Here is the location for the Hubble Space Telescope and all of the wonderful science taking place with this instrument. |
| Virtual Frog Dissection Kit | An outstanding demonstration of the potential of the Internet for science education. Think of all the poor frogs that will be saved! |
| VolcanoWorld | Here is a wonderfully interactive location to explore volcano science. View maps of active volcanos, talk to vulcanologists, view videos of the most recent eruptions, explore a host of educational links. |
| You Can with Beakman and Jax | Based on the television program, Beakman's World, this location is great for curious young scientists who want to figure out how the world works. |
| Bats- A Thematic Unit | A complete thematic unit centered around the only flying mammals. Includes conservation, science, sports, and the environment. |
| Bears | Here you are directed to sites on bears in general, Polar bears, Black bears, Panda bears, Grizzly bears, other species of bears and organizations. From Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources. |
| Bears! Bears! Bears! | An integrated resource based unit about guess what? Bears! |
| Bird of the Week | Get up close and personal with particular birds. From the folks at Cornell University. |
| Dig These Dinosaurs | Kids can play with puzzles and explore timelines to learn about Dinosaurs. |
| Dolphins | A wealth of sites about dolphins. From Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources. |
| Dolphins - 101 Questions | Includes pictures and, of course, answers to 101 dolphin questions. |
| Dinosaurs Theme | From Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources. A directory of sites about classification, museums, fossil locations, disappearance, trace fossils and dinosaur digs. |
| Science Learning Network | The Science Learning Network explores how telecomputing can support inquiry-based science education. |
| Earth, Space, Weather | Lots of information on earth, space and weather. |
| The Exploratorium | Collection of past exhibitions, digital images, archived Webcasts, Webcams, search, A-to-Z, and more. |
| Magic School Bus | Lots of fun things to do and learn at this site. |
| Planetary Web Quest | Grades 2-3 - You are a member of an international scientific team in charge of the first planetary colony in our solar system. Your team must analyze the different planets and decide on which planet to colonize. |
| In Search of Stellaluna's Family | Help Stellaluna learn more about being a bat |
| Shocking Sharks! | You and your partner have been hired by Sea World to study sharks and write/produce a shark commercial or adventure story. |
| Spurs: If We Build It, Will They Stay? | Grade 2 - Students will consider the problem of whether or not a new arena should be constructed for the San Antonio Spurs. |
| The World of Pigs | Grade 1 - Students will learn more about pigs and complete assignments based on what they have learned |
| Earth Science | A resource for earth science and environmental science teachers and their students. |
| Water Cycle | A lesson plan on the water cycle. |
| Space | A lesson plan on the solar system. |
| How the weather work | A lesson plan:this lesson is designed to inform students about how weather changes, by observing/comparing different clouds, constructing a weather graph, and drawing weather "types", and discussing their findings in a group. |
| Animal & the rain forest | A lesson plan:the students will research a specific biome--rainforest--and complete a detailed report about an animal of the rainforest and how humans are affecting the animals habitat. |
| Acorn Naturalists - Science and Environmental Education | New resources for the trail and classroom |
| Connecting With The Life Space Environment: Real World Studies and the K-12 Curriculum | A lesson plan to enhances students' perceptions/understanding of the nature & character of the total lifespace environment in which they exist and prosper. |
| Frogs: A Thematic Unit Plan | The lessons and activities of the unit are specifically designed to help the children to develop related concepts as they gain an appreciation of ways frogs help our environment. The children will also have experiences in caring for animals, and they will have opportunities to express themselves through creative work in art, nusic, and movement activities. |
| Plant Dyes | A lesson plan: Students will be able to use plant materials to create various colored dyes and will be able to use these dyes to create a painting and/or dye cloth. |
| Lincoln Park | See the animals at the zoo and get lots of information. Use the "Tiger Cam" to see what is happening in the tiger cage and zoom in and out. Great Virtural trip to the zoo! A must see. |
| Animals of the Artic | Rich resource created by students to help other students learn about animals in the Artic and the environment. |
| Zoo Views | "Tour the online exhibits at the National Zoo. You can see many of our animals in photos and videos, listen to audio tours, watch slideshows and more. It's all happening at the Zoo." |
| Quizes for Kids about Animals | Many animals include whales, panda, elephant, tiger, gorilla and more. |
| The Cub Den | Read 10 facts about bears and enjoy photos. Find additional amazing facts about bears. In the Bear Den find detailed information and photos of many kinds of bears. |
| The Bears Den | Find facts, sounds, games and more. Great site about bears. |
| National Wildlife Foundation -- for kids | Follow the tracks to see many screens with facts about our earth. Topics include, water, wetlands, endangered species, and our public lands. |
| ZoomDinosaurs.com | Zoom Dinosaurs is a comprehensive on-line hypertext book about dinosaurs. It is designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each topic, and then to progress to much more advanced information as desired, simply by clicking on links. |
| All About Nature: Animal Printouts | Learn all the animals from A to Z. Kids can print them out in outline form too. |
| Sea World / Busch Gardens Animal Resources | A data base of information on many animals. Great site to gather information for reports. Lessons and activities on animals and the oceans. |
| Steve's Ant Farm | Streaming video allows you to watch the ants work in their farm. Siteincluded links to other ant sites and quicktime movie. |
| Zoom Apes / All about Apes | Lots of facts and graphics. Good site to explore if you want to learn about apes. |
| Zoom Birds / All about bats | Easy to read resources on birds of all kinds. Links to many facts and more. |
| King Cobra @nationalgeographic.com | Select each section of the snake and see a close up picture. Good site for those who like to study snakes. |
| Cyber Tiger @National Geographic | Build a home for the tiger which is arriving at your zoo soon. You must do a good job or the tiger will die. As you make selections the picture changes and you see where the tiger will live. |
| Whale Net | Has an ask the expert section. Lessons, graphics, and current research on Whales. Good site to integrate into your study of the ocean. |
| Dinosaur Eggs @ National Geographic | Begin with the hunt, then hatch, and finally model. The tour takes you through the discovery of fossilized eggs with clear maps and fairy simple text. Your dino lovers will spend days reading and visiting this site. Good for a center or whole class activity displayed on a big screen and read by the teacher! |
| Honolulu Community College Dinosaur Exhibit | Pictures and narration with text. Lots of facts to fascinate your learners.Interesting tour of the collection on hand in Hawaii. |