General Web-Based Resources in Science

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The following list was generated as a list of general links to content related topics in science.

http://www.windows.ucar.edu "Windows to the Universe" provides information on Earth and space sciences written at beginner, intermediate, and expert reading levels.

http://www.fossweb.com/index.php Fossweb offers activities, movies, website links and other resources on many science topics related to FCPS curriculum.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com Enchanted Learning offers a number of science resources in many curriculum areas. Many printable worksheets and activities are provided to help save time.

http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html NASA's opening webpage to students and educators offering numerous resources.

http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/home.htm An index of Magic School Bus tours and activities.

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html The Smithsonian's site for students and educators offering multiple resources.

http://www.brainpop.com Brainpop recently became a subscription service. It offers movies, information, online quizzes, and experiment ideas for numerous science topics.

http://www.howstuffworks.com Offers explanations on a how a number of things work, including engines, planes, etc.

Sites and descriptions listed below are from http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/resources_other.html:

http://school.discovery.com/ A site providing various earth, life, and physical science lesson plans designed around T.V. programs aired on the Discovery Channel.

http://www.askanexpert.com A site that allows students to ask questions directed to scientists and other experts.

http://educate.si.edu Teaching resources, exhibits and professional development information.

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/StateArt/Science/index.html A resource developed in 1993 to support schools in providing a state-of-the-art science instruction to K-8 students.

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SEGway/educators_resources.html Interactive science lessons and resources sponsored by NASA.

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/index.html Interactive science lessons addressing Earth and Space sciences.

http://www.exploratorium.edu The Exploratorium is a collage of 650 science, art, and human perception exhibits. The Exploratorium is a leader in the movement to promote the museum as an educational center.

http://www.mdsci.org On-site and school-based opportunities for hands-on, minds-on science for students and teachers.

http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov A NASA site aimed directly at elementary age students.

Museum Links

http://www.nhm.ac.uk An interactive site from the Natural History Museum. Provides information, galleries and interactive resources.

http://www.mnh.si.edu Provides exhibits and educational resources.

http://www.nasm.si.edu This site provides a virtual tour of the National Air & Space Museum.

http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html Collections, investigations, and activities for science students and teachers.

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