SCIENCE WEBSITES

8planets.co.uk
Everything you ever wanted to know about our solar system.

ARKive--Images of Life on Earth
Wonderful images and videos of animals

Ask an Astronomer
We love astronomy, and want to share it with you! That's why we welcome new questions from K-12 students, teachers, and the general public. We're graduate students at Lick Observatory.

Amazing Space
Amazing Space uses the Hubble Space Telescope's discoveries to inspire and educate about the wonders of our universe.

BrainPop
Broad range of health animated videos for all ages

Chem4Kids!
The web site that teaches chemistry fundamentals to children and adults!

Dinosaurs-Museum of Paleontology
Explore the California Museum of Paleontology

Dole
This site is packed with information about fruits, vegetables. and the National 5 A Day for Better Health Program.

Drug Prevention
Program for Grades K - 3

Earth and Moon Viewer
You can view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, or above various cities around the globe. In addition to the Earth, you can also view the Moon from the Earth, Sun, night side, above named formations on the lunar surface, or as a map showing day and night.

Energy Quest
Energy Quest is the California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents, and teachers.

The Exploratorium
Exploratorium: the museum of science, art and human perception

FunBrain Science Games
These are all the science games at FunBrain in a variety of age levels.

How Stuff Works
Learn how Everything Works!

Insectclopedia
Great resource site on insects.

KidsAstronomy.com
Astronomy

KidsDinos.com
Dinosaurs

KidsHealth.org
Site on children's health.

Macaulay Library (Cornell lab)
An interesting site to find fabulous animal videos and sounds

MAD Science Network
Ask-A-Scientist, Mad Scientists, Science Education, Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Science Demonstrations, Science Answers, and Visible Human.

Magic School Bus Tours
Hop on the Magic School Bus and take a guided tour with Liz.

NASA
Learn about NASA and space

National Geographic Kids
Great site!

National Wildlife Association
Ranger Rick's Kids Zone

The Nova Scotia Museum
Explore the Nova Scotia Museum

Pestword for Kids
All about the animals we consider pests

Science NetLinks
Standards-based Internet resources for K-12

Science Up Close
Short science videos for grades 1-6

Sea World and Busch Gardens
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database - your largest animal resource on the Internet today.

Switcheroozoo
Just plain fun--switching animals' heads, legs and tails to make new creatures.

Weather.com
The Best Source of Weather Information on the Web offers forecasts for over 1600 cities worldwide as well as numerous radar and satellite maps. From the latest weather news stories to allergy information, The Weather Channel web site is your complete source of weather information.

Worldwide Telescope
Amazing resource for those who like to explore the universe