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from the University of Wisconsin for current, interesting science research!
Full of information on the planets, the Moon, scientists...even myths about celestial objects. From the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research
SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement in space-related projects.
Wonderful catalog of links to Astronomical subjects including whole files such as Views of the Solar System covering all heavenly bodies in our Solar System with text and pictures and Constellations. *Good, concise information and nice visuals. Educators' guides and lesson plans are included!
This NASA site has loads of official project information and visuals for everyone interested in space and our exploration and pictures of it.
Does what you're looking for have to do with space, technology or aeronautics?? This is the place to do your search!
The basics of flight from NASA's Glenn Research Center.
From the principles of aeronautics to myths about flying - a little bit of everything including material in Spanish and an American Sign Language glossary of terms.
Links to pages about making paper airplanes.
An interactive resource for learning biology from the University of Arizona covering cell biology, genetice and human biology and more.
Three sites about the biomes of the world.
Here is a map of the Cascade volcanoes?ou can click on each separate volcano to get a description of it and more information! From the Cascade Volcano Observatory Website, U.S. Geological Survey.
Also from the USGS, a clickable list of many volcanoes in the world.
Click here to see CURRENT VOLCANO ACTIVITY including activity on Mt. St. Helens
Another good site for worldwide volcano information...you can also search for volcanoes by regions like Oregon, Washington, California, or Canada.
Includes links to current eruptions.
Includes links to live volcano cams, maps of volcanic areas, FAQs and the study of volcanoes. Produced by Australian Volcanologist John Seach.
Simple explanations and a nice basic volcano cross-section diagram.
See National Geographic's timely articles and photos about different places, people and natural events in the world. There are always new, interesting sites to visit.
The U.S.Geological Survey's website about water's properties, uses and problems in our nation's ecosystems.
The Periodic Table on the WWW created by Mark Winter of the University of Sheffield, England includes a chart of the elements as well as descriptions of each element and an explanation of the tables arrangement.
This website explores matter, the elements, atoms, the math used in chemistry, and chemical reactions - for younger students.
This is an online high school physics tutorial with good explanations (and quizzes if you like!)
Covers the basics of light, magnification, lasers and more.
Short descriptions and definitions - from the Center for Engineering Educational Outreach.
Weather Underground has current temperatures and other weather news from the U.S. and around the world in many different languages including Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Croatian, Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese and more. You pick the language you want and then select and view the weather info you're looking for!
Look here for local, state, national and international weather forecasts. Other resources offered include a Glossary and the Weather in Spanish.
"The mission of the Institute is to foster the development of a scientifically and technologically literate society." Includes profiles of the lives and inventions of Benjamin Franklin (its namesake), the Wright Brothers and Thomas Edison among others.
Includes links to different invention sites, American and British inventors, and even "How to" sites.
Fiber Optics, Lasers, NASCAR cars...how just about anything that works, works!
updated 10/18/04
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