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CurriculumUnits.com
The Crucible offers background information and assignments that seek to enlighten
readers of the Arthur Miller play. Galileo has students explore the life and times
of Galileo, as well as examine his theories in a lab setting. The Excellent Adventure
has students virtually travel from Philadelphia to Orlando, estimating costs of
travel and learning local literary and historical background in each stop along
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Transatlantic
Cable Communications
Learn more about the technology of the first transatlantic
cables linking Britain and North America. The impact this technology made on Nova
Scotia and the world is also studied. The site examines the science of telegraphy,
how cables were made, and historic transmissions.
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Picture
Australia
This searchable database allows users to look for specific
historical and contemporary images. Instead, students might want to take a trail,
where images are grouped by category. Olympic images are featured, as well as
Antarctic expeditions, wildflowers and birds of Australia, and objects d'art.
It's always nice when trails are easy to navigate.
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The
Death Penalty
the history of the death penalty, stages in a capital case,
interactive US maps and state data and policies, arguments for and against the
death penalty, and four actual courtroom cases.
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Tide
Zones
Explaination on how tides work and are measured.
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Earth
Observatory
Earth Observatory is to provide new satellite imagery and
scientific information about our planet. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental
change. -
Mount
Washington Observatory
What is the purpose of the Observatory? Does Mount
Washington really have the world's worst weather? This and much more can be found
at this site. -
Fear
Of Physics
Fear of Physics is a site designed to simplify and explain
the science of physics. -
BBC
Online Science
The BBC Online site offers both a standard version and
an enhanced version of various science information that will be of interest to
K-12 teachers and students. -
Dive
and Discover
An interactive distance learning Web site designed to immerse
you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. Dive
and Discover brings you right on board a series of research cruises to the Pacific
and Indian Oceans, and gives you access to the latest oceanographic and deep submergence
research as it happens! -
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SpaceWeather
Science news and information about the Sun-Earth environment.
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Athena
This site contains numerous space, weather, earth, and ocean related information.
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Volcano
World
Excellent resource for information on volcanoes and eruption activities
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What
is Photosynthesis?
A hot hotlist on photosynthesis, courtesy of Arizona
State University. Some articles are geared to elementary and middle school, while
other articles are appropriate for college students.
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ESkeletons
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this resource allows students to access
clear, detailed images that they can observe, describe, and compare.
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BirdWorld
NASA has been recruited to help track endangered birds in their migratory
treks. This site shows some of the tracking, as well as other projects involving
endangered birds. -
WildCam:
Otters
This site is brought to you by National Geographic and links to
live otter cams, otter video, and otter resources on the web.
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Anatomy
of the Human Body
The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human
Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication,
as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore
to the Zonule of Zinn. - Hurricane:Storm
Science
Go inside a hurricane, learn about the path a hurricane takes
and read survival stories. - Science
Educators Web Resources Supersite
Links from Astronomy to Weather, with
everything in between. - WebMolecules
Welcome to WebMolecules -- an active, sponsor-supported site designed for
the 3D visualization of molecules. - The
American Physical Society: A Century of Physics
Let's bring physics
into the real world...this site highlights advances in physics over the last hundred
years. Review the Panorama pages to view highlights, decade by decade. View these
discoveries in context with political and artistic movements of the time.
- Terra:
The EOS Flagship
On February 24, 2000, Terra began collecting what will
ultimately become a new, 15-year global data set on which to base scientific investigations
about our complex home planet. - Dive
and Discover
Daily updates and quizzes are available from this research
project, sponsored by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The current journey
is exploring a mid-ocean ridge projection along the East Pacific Rise off the
western coast of Central America. See Plate Techtonics in action! Join the adventure
before the trip ends on May 10. More trips scheduled in 2001. - CELLS
alive!
Learn all about cells, read about techniques used for cell imaging
and research, view the BioCam to see how cells divide and conquer.
- SprocketWORKS
This site uses shockwave files to let you tour the night sky, play logic
games, and learn how to groom a horse. Plan on spending some time on this site
trying out the different areas. Covers music, economics, science, art, and geography.
- bugbios.com
This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they
represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these
alien creatures. - Explore
the Estuary Live!
Estuary Live will take place May 8-12, 2003. Free to
participants (but please sign up in advance),the field trip will explore the Rachel
Carson Site of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, covering
four islands and salt marshes off the North Carolina coast. Some of the lessons
on the site currently include "Estuary Environments" - My Environment: How
Do They Connect?" and "Is It Really That Hot at the Beach? Resources include motion
picture and still images of estuary inhabitants. The "Frequently Asked Questions"
section covers a lot of the technical issues surrounding the webcast sessions
in May. - Global
Change Master Directory
Information about Earth science, climate and
global change data as well as the biosphere. - The
Virtual Field Trips Site
Take your students on nature field trips through
the Web. Each field trip covers a single topic such as salt marshes or volcanoes.
Sites are arranged in sequential order to build a story and include a series of
"trail markers" or stops, that describe each site on the field trip to guide students'
learning. If logs or journals are required, every field trip has a set of prepared
documents that you can print out for each person on the trip. Also included are
short teacher's guides and selected other Web sites that provide background or
curriculum guidance. - The
Tide Pool Page
An interactive tour of a tide pool. Included are Tide
Pool Tips for safe viewing and minimizing human impact upo this fragile ecosystem,
information about some of the organisms found in tide pools, how tides work, and
a list of related links. - Why
Doesn't the Moon Rotate?
This is a one-page discussion of the physics
of the Moon's relationship to the Earth. Useful for high school physics, earth
sciences, or astronomy classes. - Planetpals
Earthzone
Alive with colorful cartoon characters, this interactive resource
teaches about the planet earth, natural resources, ecology, and its care. Also,
free recycling kits are offered. - Athena,
Earth and Space Science
Athena's site for K-12 highlights topics such
as space, weather, earth, and oceans. Each section provides instructional and
resource materials. - The
Great Plant Escape
Led by the sleuthing of Detective LePlant, students
in grades 4 and 5 can go on a fun interdisciplinary adventure in botany.
- MicroWorlds
Take an interactive tour of current research at Berkley Lab's Advanced Light
Source and explore structures. Good science education for grades K-12.
- Cool
Science for Curious Kids
Provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
this site features five activities adapted from science and children's museums.
- Physics
2000
Here you will find an interactive tour through modern physics. Topics
include x-rays, CAT scans, electromagnetism, a quantum description of the atom,
the photoelectric effect and more. - Science
Monthly Media Guide
Monthly listings of science new sources available
on the Web, on TV, and on the radio. - CHEM4KIDS!
This site features interactive discussions on general topics of matter, elements,
atoms, math, and reactions with a short quiz after each. - Funology.com:
The Science of Having Fun
This colorful site is full of activities for
young kids to learn how to make things, explore the world, and discover new skills.
- MicroWorld:
Internet Guide to Microscopy
A rich collection of web resources tailored
to K-12 teachers and students interested in bringing the microworld into the classroom.
- Internet
Travels in the Life Sciences
An excellent collection of links related
to studies in the life sciences. - The
Biology Project
Visit this interactive online resource for learning biology.
Teachers can assign problem sets for reviews or activities. - The
GLOBE Program
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
(GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together
to study and understand the global environment. - FunBrain.com
FunBrain.com produces kids learning games for K-8 kids and teachers, although
games are sorted by age. The focus is on providing teachers, parents, and kids
with the tools they need to succeed. - How
Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how the engine in a car works or what
makes the inside of a refrigerator cold? Click on hundreds of categories to see
cool articles! -
Biology4Kids
This site has some useful information on the chemistry of
biology, how the world of biology is studied, cell structure and function, and
ecology. There are also links to chemistry, geography, physics, activities (quizes),
and a glossary. - Make
a Splash with Color
A site about light and color. Very detailed information
is provided about the nature of color, forms of light, the eye and how we see.
There are activities to participate in as you follow a guided path through the
site. - Woods
Hole Oceanographic Institution
Visit the WHOI, a world leader in the
field of oceanography. Scientists at the Institute have been probing the mysteries
of the oceans for more than 65 years. Also includes a K-12 Resources link.
- The
Principles of Aeronautics
This is an introduction to a course on the
principles of aeronautics. As you learn more about the mechanics of airplanes,
their dynamics and structures, you can move onto more advanced lessons on flying
theory and aeronautics. - Neuroscience
for Kids
This site was created for students and teachers to learn more
about the nervous system. View current events and discoveries in brain research
or try an experiment to learn more about the nervous system. - The
Science Page
The Science Page contains links to resources in all the
main science areas from biology to weather, plus constants and conversions, science
history, science organizations and newsgroups, resources for teachers, lab and
lesson plans, and much more! - The
Mir Space Station
Visit the Mir Space Station and see how and why Russian
Cosmonauts perform experiments and do research. A link is provided to the International
Space Station (ISS) and NASA shuttle missions. - General
Chemistry Online!
This resource for students and teachers of introductory
chemistry includes interactive course guides and tutorials, an exam survival guide,
reference tables, self-grading quizzes and exams, a searchable glossary, a question
and answer board, answers to over 300 FAQs, and a chemical trivia quiz.
- Science
with OAR
The goal of this site is "to provide middle school science students
and teachers with research and investigation experiences using on-line resources."
- S.E.E.D.
SEED offers learners a real world, real people context in which to develop
their interest and excitement about science. This site includes articles about
scientists and projects, experiments, teachers guide and an "Ask an Expert" feature.
- Instructional
Materials in Science Education
The IMSEnet web site contains many annotated
links to the best science instructional materials of the WWW for K-12 classroom
instruction as well as a variety of K-12 interdisciplinary web resources.
- Windows
to the Universe
This site includes facts, news, and photographs about
the planets, stars, comets, etc., as well as information on space missions and
famous scientists and astronauts. - NASA
Human Spaceflight
View the latest spaceflight news, follow along with
the mission in progress, or check out the Space Fact of the day. - Waterford
Press
This site offers free print-based instructional materials to support
elementary natural science curriculum. - Welcome
to the Planets
Welcome to the Planets is a collection of many of the
best images from NASA's planetary exploration program. - SpaceKids
SpaceKids make learning about space fun for teachers and students.
- The
Arachnology Home Page
Visit this site to learn more about spiders. These
Links to spiders sites will be especially interesting for students.
- The
Satellite Site
Learn the what, why, and how of man-made satellites, then
build one of three Java-based satellites with the interactive construction sets.
- The
K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook
The Aeronautics Internet Textbook includes
sections on history, mythology, fundamentals, and more. Before "opening" a chapter,
visitors select a reading level, from beginning to instructor. Other highlights
include curriculum bridges, lesson plans, activities, and an Internet guide. The
text is also available in Spanish. - Ask
Dr. Universe
Why don't spiders stick to their own webs? This Washington
State University link presents science questions like this in a fun graphic format
and shares answers written by WSU researchers. Kids can e-mail their own questions.
- PlanetDiary
PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents.
This site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental
news from around the globe. - How
Things Work II
This site - as its name inplies - describes the workings
of common objects, from fountain pens to helicopters and multi-stage rockets,
and much more, - Maritimes:
University of Rhode Island Marine Programs
The Maritimes publication
comes out four times a year, and covers all aspects and implications of marine
science in laypersons terms. - Mr.
Biology's High School Bio Web Site
This site offers explantions, worksheets,
and homework help to biology students. - Kids
Web
Kids Web science pages include links from Astronomy to Weather and
Meterology. - Exploring
Leonardo
Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, for the Science
Learning Network, Exploring Leonardo was designed for students in grades four
through eight. Many activities, however, can be adapted for older or younger students
as needed. Explore this site and learn about this fascinating scientist, inventor,
and artist. - NASA
Space Science News
A link to the Marshall Space Flight Centre. A lively,
e-news site about astrophysics, earth science, solar physics, space plasama, and
microgravity. - How
Things Work
Not a graphic in sight. This site is by Louis Bloomfield,
author of the book, "How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life." And that's
what he does, explains how things work. - The
Laws Of Science List
No pretty pictures here. The Laws List is exactly
what it claims to be - a glossary of most laws,rules, and concepts of physics
and astronomy that delineate the nature of reality itself. - Amazing
Space
Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed
for classroom use. Current activities include: find out what light color can tell
you about stars in Star Light, Star Bright; learn about the objects that make
up the Solar System by collecting Trading Cards; train to be a scientist by enrolling
in the Hubble Deep Field Academy; and much more. - The
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets is a multimedia tour of the solar system.
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each
of the planets and moons in our solar system. - Chemicool
Periodic Table
The Chemicool Periodic Table is a reference that is more
handy than that musty old book on the shelf. There's a colorful image map and
all the things you'd expect from such a reference, such as atomic number and weight,
desity and transition states. This link also contains energy levels, electron
configuration, physical properties, standard reactions, radius, thermal and electrical
conductivity, relative abudance, and estimated cost. - Water
Science for Schools
This link is for anyone who wants to find out more
about the many aspects of water, from what it is to how we use it. The site uses
pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center to help convey information.
- MI-Net
(Marine Institute)
A mega marine resource for teachers and students.
Resources range from oceanography to downloadable activities for teachers.
- The
Heart: An Online Exploration
Listen to healthy and diseased hearts, view
Quicktimes of open heart surgery and echocardiograms, review x-rays, learn how
the heart works, even take an animated trip down a coronary artery.
- Starry
Nights
The home page of the Allentown School District Planetarium. Eclipses,
Solar System, Comets, Meteors/Meteorites/Asteriods, state-by-state and world country
"live" video weather-cam direct links, and much more. - Students
for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)
Tour the galaxy,
space images, rocketry, resource guides, and other space related resources.
- 3-D
Insects
3-dimensional insects are presented using the Virtual Reality
Modeling Language (VRML). You can view video (QuickTime) if you click the "movie"
botton. Pages with movies also contain links to the information about the insect
you are viewing. - Galileo
K-12 Educators's Resources
Galileo is a spacecraft studying Jupiter's
atmosphere, moons, and magnetic envirorment. The spacecraft's orbiter will spend
the next two years orbiting the giant planet, and returning a steady stream of
images and scientific data. - NASA
The National Aeronautics & Space Administration
NASA is committed in
sharing the unique knowledge that flows from its aeronautics and space research.
- SciCentral
A link to science and engineering resources. SciCentral constitutes a gateway
to over 50,000 sites pertaining to over 120 specialties in science and engineering.
- Cornell
Theory Center Math and Science Gateway:Biology
Topics include vertebrates,
invertebrates, ecology, plants & fungi, and molecular biology. - Cornell
Theory Center Math and Science Gateway:Earth & Environmental Sciences
Topics include geology and soil science, oceans, lakes, and wetlands, and physical
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