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General Science

Biology and Anatomy

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General Science Links

How Stuff Works - find out how engines, cell phones, and lots of other stuff works

BrainPop - science, health, and technology movies

The Franklin Institute - visit Philadelphia's science museum - tour exhibits, or check out their Hotlists for links to lots of excellent web sites

The Exploratorium - San Francisco's Museum of Science

Science Master - good starting point for reports on science or the place to go if you just want to learn more about science on your own

Time Lines of Science - the history of science discoveries since 1100

Smithsonian Education: Science and Nature - online activities and games

NASA Connect - online guide to the television program produced by NASA

 

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Biology and Anatomy

Cells Alive! - information on human cells and microorganisms

Cells Are Us - how cells multiply

I Can Do That! - learn about DNA, RNA, cells, protein, and cloning

Genetic Science Learning Center - find out about DNA, chromosomes, genetic mutations, cloning, and stem cells

Your Gross & Cool Body - gas, dandruff, farts, digestive system and other neat things about how the body works

Twinkle and Eyenstein's Wise Eye Web - information on the eye, including diagrams, and definitions. This site also has some neat optical illusions, and information about guide dogs for the blind

Let's Hear it For the Ear - how the ear works

Skulls: Structure and Function - this site has really great pictures of skulls from all kinds of animals

Exploring the Skeletal System - diagrams and a virtual map of the skeletal system including the names of all of the bones

Neuroscience Resources for Kids - learn about the brain and nervous system

The Algae Home Page - from the Smithsonian Institution - an introduction to algae

Tom Volk's Fungi - all you ever needed to know about fungi

Seeds of Change Garden - information about edible plants from the new and old worlds, how to grow a garden, and other projects relating to edible plants

What Tree is it? - a guide to trees

The Great Plant Escape - learn about plants with Detective Sprout

Plants in Motion - if you think that plants don't move, take a look at this site

The Flying Turtle Science and Technology Exploration Site - how photosynthesis works

 

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Chemistry and Physics

Chem-4-Kids -  definitions and an explanation of the periodic table

WebElements Periodic Table - lots of information about each element

It's Elemental: The Periodic Table - this periodic table has an essay on each element

The Periodic Table of the Elements - information on the elements and periodic table from Los Alamos National Laboratory

Element Hangman - a game about the chemical elements

Wondernet - hands-on chemistry activities for students by the American Chemical Society

The Learning Matters of Chemistry - computer graphics showing important chemical concepts, downloadable software, and online interactive exercises

The Chem Team - tutorial for high school chemistry classes

The Atoms Family - introduction to atomic structure, energy, light, and electricity

Antimatter: The Mirror of the Universe - everything that you always wanted to know about antimatter

Fear of Physics - explanations of some of the basic ideas of physics

Amusement Park Physics - learn how roller coasters, bumper cars and other rides work - you can also design your own roller coaster

 

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