| Cool_Science Energy-related science information for kids -- plus resources for teachers. Includes "Ask a Researcher" feature. |
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| Explain_that_Stuff Includes articles about science and technology, including space, computing, and nuclear power. |
| The_Exploratorium A hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. Site provides interactive online exhibits and exhibitions, activities, science news, and publications, general information abo |
| Exploratorium_Science_Snacks Miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium. |
| The_Field_Museum Maintains exhibits and conducts research for old and new biological specimens, ancient cultural artifacts and geology. Page includes photos of exhibits, interactive map of expeditions, educational pr |
| The_Field_Museum\'s_Women_in_Science Contains thirteen interviews with women in different areas of science. |
| The_Flying_Turtle Illustrated site celebrates and explains the basic scientific principles that govern both nature and human technology. |
| Funky_Lab Presents a mix of science information and activities, from toilets to steam engines. Includes quizzes, games, videos and articles on the science and the history of science. |
| Girls_Reaching_Out_With_Science Pairs middle school girls in Columbus, Ohio, with mentors at Capital University to study science. |
| History_Of_The_Universe A short history of the universe, earth, life, explained in simple terms. Begins with the big bang theory and ends with the computer age. |
| Hot_Science_Sites A directory from the CSIRO Science club magazine covering a wide range of subjects. |
| How_a_Galileo_Thermometer_Works Illustrated tutorial explains the operation of the Galileo thermometer. |
| How_Stuff_Works Articles explain how hundreds of things work, from elements of the human body to space-age technology. |
| How_Stuff_Works_Express Offers fun and informative articles about research and extraordinary people. Also includes information on hot sites, cool books, internet projects, and experiments. Includes teacher support materials. |
| Ingenious__Seeing_Things_Differently Find debates, photographs, and articles that create insights into science and culture. Offers the opportunity to personalize image collections, web galleries, and e-cards. |
| K-12_Science_Jokes_And_Humor Jokes organized by topic, including biology, earth science, chemistry, Einstein, math, and physics. |
| Kaboom! Talks about how fireworks work, the different elements used in fireworks and how buildings are imploded. |
| Kids_and_Science E-community for discovering science in main themes around us. Includes projects and facts, as well as games and fun. |
| Kid\'s_Domain___Science_Games Features a large selection of animal, ecology, space, and dinosaur games. |
| Kids\'_Place__Science_Library_Adventures Online science adventures for kindergarten and elementary school students. |
| Kinetic_City A science radio show for kids, updated weekly. Keep up with the latest adventures of the Kinetic City Super Crew and do your own science experiments at home. |
| Magi_Early_Eastern_Philosophers_(And_a_Great_Poet) Introduction to contributions by Al-Khwarismi, Al-Kindi, and Omar Khayyam in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and optics. Period of time discussed is from around 680 AD to 1120 AD in |
| Museum_of_Science_and_Technology Offers online exhibits, games, research topics, and tips for kids. |
| National_Science_Foundation__News A multimedia gallery covering hundreds of current scientific discoveries and observations. |
| Natural_History_Museum Fun and games section that provides interactive scientific discovery experiments, such as building a volcano and taking a quiz about dinosaurs. |
| NIH_Office_of_Science_Education Life science education resources for students, teachers, and the general public. |
| Oakland_Museum_of_California Museum specializes in the natural science, history and art of the Golden State. Contains current exhibitions, permanent galleries and projects. |
| OLogy Learn a lot about astronomy, paleontology, and the definitions of other "ologies" on this site by taking journeys through space and the Gobi Desert. Includes games and activities and is presented b |
| Ontario_Science_Centre__Science_Zone Dozens of interactive science activities focus on topics ranging from the human body to computer science. |
| Paper_Online Educational resource includes history of paper, discusses what paper is and has instructions to make your own paper. |
| The_Paper_Project Learn about the simple process of making paper using plants or natural cloth. Page includes illustrations to show the method. |
| Patent_and_Trademark_Office_Kids\'_Page Learn about inventions, inventors, patents and trademarks through games, contests, calendar, and stories. For all ages. |
| Pfizer_FunZone Explore activities and articles about scientists while learning about many science topics. |
| Playing_With_Time Activities and movies that explore how things change over time. Also includes an overview of the museum exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. |
| Propane_on_the_Brain Experiments, games and safety tips for kids in grades K-8. |
| Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre in Australia presents free games, quizzes and activities to explain science to children and teenagers. Includes fun experiments to try at home, as well as mo |
| Schoolscience_National_Curriculum_Science Written for teachers and students of National Curriculum science in the UK. Covers some biology, chemistry, and physics topics. Well illustrated. Includes some quizzes. |
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