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4000 Years of Women in Science - They've got to be kidding. Four thousand years of women in science? According to this site, the first scientific literature appeared some 4,000 years ago. Stone and bone records stretch back farther than those first writings, but they don't give us the names of their authors. The very first technical writer's name was male: Imhotep, the architect of the first pyramid. The second technical name was a female astronomer: En Hedu'Anna (c. 2354 B.C.), the chief priestess of the moon goddess in Babylon. This was a position of great power and prestige. Learn more about other women in science right here.
A Science Odyssey - Just visit this site. You will not be disappointed. Check out the Shockwave simulations in the You Try It section. In the Technology at Home area, you can scroll through the twentieth century and see what changes happen in the virtual home. Appliances appear and disappear, telephone equipment changes--what else will you notice? You can mouse over each item and see some facts about it: what it is, who invented it, and when it came into vogue or went out of style. Now try the other explorations: human evolution, radio transmission, probe the brain, atomic structure, and several more. When you get done with those, read the On the Edge comic books about various scientists and their discoveries. Did radio astronomer Jocelyn Bell really think she received a message from little green men in outer space? Find out here. Don't miss the hit game show That's My Theory! You can question the three contestants to see which one is the real Einstein, the real Freud, and the real ENIAC.
Aeronautics Learning Laboratory - If you don't know your ailerons from your fuselage, you should make for a landing at this site. Learn about the parts of an airplane and the principles of flight. There are some fun experiments in airfoil design you can try, using simple household materials. Don't miss the history of flight in the History section, chock-full of details on early planes and aviators.
AeroNet - AeroNet is an interactive and educational web site about aerodynamics. Inside the AeroNet pages, you'll find information, including: The basic forces which allow planes to fly, the considerations that designers must account for when planning a new aircraft, and an explanatory discussion about fluid dynamics
Artificial Intelligence - Alan Turing ) was a British computer scientist who believed that one day a machine would be designed that would be "intelligent" enough to fool a human into thinking he was talking to another person. The Turing Test is only one part of this very informative site on A-life, AI, or artificial intelligence. How far have we come? Where are we going? This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Ask Science Theatre Archive - Why does ice float? Where does helium come from? Why do we lose our tans in the winter? How does a match work? These are just a few of the hundreds of questions answered at this site, sponsored by Michigan State University.
Athena - A collection of earth and space science lesson plans for k-12 science teachers for classroom use.
Aviation Time Line - Science Museum of London - Look, it's a bird! No, it's a plane! In fact, it's a whole bunch of things that fly. From the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon (built in 1783) to the world's largest passenger airplane, the Boeing 747, you'll discover it all here. You'll learn the history of flight and the people and technology behind it.
Aviation: The Science of Flight - The history of flight, from Leonardo Da Vinci's early drawings to today's avionics, is covered here in an engaging presentation. Discover the principles of lift and other forces that make flying possible. You'll also learn how to become a civilian, military, or commercial pilot. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
BBC - Science in Action - Try some great online activities and explore air, forces, light, microbes, and mixtures. In Mixtures, learn about the Bonneville salt flats, and then try mixing up some virtual "solutes and solvents" yourself in the Action Lab.
Bill Nye the Science Guy-Nye Labs Online - It's Bill Nye the Science Guy, and is he loaded with science goodies to show you! Check out Today's Demo or visit the U-Nye-Verse to see what's happening in Bill's world of science. Lots of experiments and lessons on things scientific can be found here--plenty of fodder for your next science fair project. TV listings are also available if you want to find out when he's on the tube. There is even a Real Audio section with all those goofy scientific songs from the show.
Bob Miller's Light Walk - This site will really illuminate your knowledge of light and shadow. In fact, it's a bright idea to check it out if you have a science fair project due, since there are project directions for building your own pinhole camera, making your own "light walk," and performing more tricks of light. You'll find a whole spectrum of links here and a fascinating look into shadows. Don't be scared, just lighten up!
BrainPop - Watch entertaining and educational animated cartoons that explain lots of scientific things, such as how your eyes work and how your sense of smell operates. There are other topics, too, such as the water cycle, electricity, and rainbows. Try some experiments with Bob, the Ex-lab Rat, or register (it's free) to ask questions of your own. The more activities and features you read, the more points you can get. Collect enough points, and you win a T-shirt and are entered in prize drawings.
Come to Your Senses - This site makes a lot of sense. You can see what we mean if you touch base here. In fact, we hear that there are really nine senses: taste, sight, hearing, touch, smell, hunger, thirst, pain, and balance. This page was created by kids as an entry in the ThinkQuest Junior contest. In it, you'll get a taste of all the senses; the research here smells OK to us.
Discovering Dinosaurs - Beautifully illustrated with animations, artwork, and archive photography, Discovering Dinosaurs traces dinosaur hunters and their discoveries across time. You'll learn how the cutting edge of science has changed over the past century and a half, and on every page of Discovering Dinosaurs, the actual artwork of the time comes alive as evolving animations show how dinosaurs were perceived from one era to the next.
Discovery Online - You'd expect to find background articles on many of the Discovery Channel's programs here, and you'd be right. There are stories and pictures from shows on history, nature, science, and people. And there's more: links to the Learning Channel and Animal Planet programming and a way to search the archives of past fascinating stories! A new area is DiscoveryKids, which highlights features of particular interest to kids.
Do Science! - This page offers "things to do while waiting for the food to come" in a restaurant, but Net-mom suggests you try these at home because some involve a possible mess if done the wrong way. You'll find lots of annoying things you can do with straws, how to make a lava lamp (sort of), and plenty of fodder for science fair magic.
Down and Dirty Story of the Panama Canal - It seemed like a great idea in the 1870s: cut a water passageway through Panama in order to create a shortcut to the Pacific or the Atlantic Ocean. It became a marvelous feat of engineering, but took a toll in lives lost as well as financial cost. Explore a time line of events here, and ponder why the original French construction team might have ordered 10,000 snow shovels to continue its work in the jungle.
Earthwatch Global Classroom - Earthwatch takes ordinary people on extraordinary research expeditions. Of course, you pay for the privilege of counting katydids or helping to save a coral reef. But when you get back, you'll have a great story to tell about how you spent your summer vacation! This page archives some of the field notes and lesson plans developed from past trips, and it's interesting to see which ecological hot spots they will attend to next. There are also a few virtual field trips online, where you don't even have to get your boots wet.
Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive - Can you learn about earth science by observing cracks in cheese? Can you chew light? Is it possible to learn anything about static electricity from Rice Krispies? Absolutely. And the best part is that after the experiment is over, you can eat it.
Einstein - Image and Impact - Lots of people think Albert Einstein was the greatest physicist ever. His famous theory of relativity includes the equation E = mc2. He even had an element named after him! Einsteinium, element 99, was discovered in 1952. Einstein won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1921. Although he urged President Roosevelt to consider making an atomic bomb (the letter is at this site), he believed in peace. This site is presented by the American Institute of Physics.
Electricity Online - Explore the scientific and math concepts behind the electromagnetic phenomena that powers your computer, blows your hair dry, and microwaves your muffin. The story is…well, shocking.
Exploratorium: ExploraNet - Do you know what makes a fruit fly grow legs out of its head? How would you like to take a "light walk" and explore the world of shadows? The Exploratorium, in San Francisco, California, is a huge hands-on science laboratory for kids of all ages. Discover the many interesting wonders that they have ported to the Web!
Exploratorium: Frogs - I hope you brought a flashlight. That's the only way we're going to be able to track frogs in this swamp tonight. Shine your light over THERE. What's that, a carpenter frog? Hear how his call sounds like a person hammering or chopping wood? Hold on, what's THAT? Whew, just a Pine Barrens tree frog. Um, was that your foot I just stepped on? No? I hope it wasn't a bullfrog!
Explore Science - People learn in different ways--some people like to hear explanations, other people like to read them. Still others like to physically interact with a problem, and this page is for those folks (and anyone else who wants to have fun!). We hope you have Shockwave because most of these little science demonstrations require that plug-in. Examine physics, mechanics, waves, optics, and much more. If you do nothing else, try the six-sided snowflake designer.
Explorezone.com: Earth, Space, and Weather News and Reference - If it's about science and it's in the news, you can find a story about it here. A recent visit taught us that there's an "e-Nose" in our future (a portable nose to sniff out the ripest fruit) and provided an article about a frozen sea on a moon of Saturn. Want to quickly find news on recent earthquakes, weather happenings, or even the latest from the Hubble Space Telescope? Try this site. It even has sky events for tonight.
Extreme Science - This one is all about scientific extremes: the highest and lowest elevation on Earth, the biggest mountain, the deepest cave, the greatest earthquake, and--well, you get the idea. Don't forget to check the Creature World section for the largest snake, deadliest creature, and more records from those that creep, swim, walk, and fly. You can also meet cool scientists, take some online adventures, and explore many fun science links.
Eye on Everything - How many pupils are in a teacher's class if she has 10 students? You might say "10," but really it's 20--if you mean "eye" pupils and not students! Learn all about eye anatomy, diseases, and ways to improve eyesight. Then check out interesting information about the eye, such as the fact that most people blink about every six seconds. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Forensic Files - APASE, the Association for the Promotion and Advancement of Science Education, invites you to become an internet Supersleuth! You are about to set out on a mystery adventure. Travel the world and solve a mystery with the help of Newton Beagle.
Frank Potter's Science Gems - This treasure chest of science gems includes links to resources on physical sciences, earth science, life science, engineering, and math. There are over 3,100 links here, which makes one wonder what Frank's life is like! The Web pages are arranged by subject and ordered by grade level. In some sections, a handy list shows which sites are popular and are most often "clicked."
Gamequarium - Need some help with your multiplication tables? At this site you can find games and activities that will help you learn and have fun too. There are links to games that will help you polish your skills in science, math, language arts, social studies, Spanish, and even games just to have fun.
Helping Your Child Learn Science - OK, it's really a brochure for parents, but you should check out the experiments here, because some of them would make neat science fair projects. You'll find lots of kitchen chemistry tricks and fun with static electricity, and don't miss "celery stalks at midnight"!
Home Experiments - What do you mean there's nothing to do. Why, with Mom or Dad and a few simple household ingredients, you could bend water, collapse an aluminum can, float soap bubbles in an aquarium full of carbon dioxide, or even remove tarnish from silver! Is it magic? No, just chemistry, physics, or both. There are also links to even more home experiments to try.
How Stuff Works - Have you ever wondered how your television set works? Or how cell phones get a message from here to there without any wires? And CDs--how does all that music get written onto those shiny discs? Don't forget those See `N' Say toys--how do they keep talking without using batteries? And while we're at it, let's look at How Airplanes Work, and How Toilets Work. There's a lot here to know about, but if you still have questions, go ahead and ask in the Question of the Day area. There's an archive of questions that have already been answered, so check there first.
How to Use a Compass - One use of magnetism is finding your way with a compass. On a hike, a compass will help you find your way, but first you have to learn to use one properly. You can learn in your own backyard, or in a park, or in a school playground. This site gives you a guided tour to a compass and its use. There are also tips on how to find your way in very difficult conditions, like fog or snow whiteouts.
JASON Project - Ever heard of The JASON Project? It was founded in Massachusetts in 1989, and here's how it got started. Dr. Robert D. Ballard had just discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic . When he got back, he was overwhelmed by the letters he received from interested kids. He decided to develop a way for kids to interact with real science and take part in global field trips. Past JASON projects have let kids control deep-sea submarines and make other real observations. You never know what JASON's going to do next!
Journey North - Help Track Spring's Journey North. Your results will be combined with other reports from all over the U.S., and a map will be created to show where the migratory monarchs have landed. Butterflies aren't the only things monitored here. Besides tracking various animals and birds, this site tracks when the ice goes out of various lakes and rivers, where the tulips are blooming, and where the spring frogs are peeping.
Lost Museum of Sciences - No, they didn't lose the museum--the idea here is for you to get lost. No, we don't mean GET LOST, just lose yourself amidst all the stuff you'll find here. Now you're starting to get the picture. By the time you do find your way back, if you find your way back, you're sure to have learned something. No, we don't mean you'll learn how to find your way back, we mean you'll learn something scientific. Oops! If you like to be challenged, you can always play "Find the Exhibit." The first one to find it gets his or her name displayed here for all to see.
MadSciNet: The 24-hour Exploding Laboratory - Do you have a question about science that is stumping everyone you ask? Or maybe you have a really simple question you're too embarrassed to bring up in class. Look no further. You have just stumbled onto the solution. This site is a collaboration of scientists around the world, gathered to answer your questions. You can search the archives and see if your question, or one like it, has already been answered. There's also a library of experiments you can try, as well as links to more resources.
Magic Schoolbus Homepage - Share the learning adventures of Ms. Frizzle, Liz, and the rest of the gang on the Magic Schoolbus. Explore space, find out what's happening on Friz TV, build your own bug, or play the Great Habitat Match up! Venture inside and discover what Ms. Frizzle and the gang are off to next!
National Air and Space Museum Homepage - See pictures and learn about milestones in aviation. For example, Charles Lindbergh was one of the most famous pilots in history. In his plane, Spirit of St. Louis, he was the first to cross the Atlantic alone. He took off from Roosevelt Field, in New York State, early on the morning of May 20, 1927. After 33 hours, Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, welcomed by a cheering crowd. This was the first solo crossing of a major ocean by air, and it was a very big deal at the time. Come in for a landing at this online museum, where you'll also see famous spacecraft and even a real moon rock! The National Air and Space Museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution, and it is located in Washington, D.C.
Neuroscience for Kids - Explore the Nervous System - When you bite into a chocolate bar, how do you know it's delicious? How do you know to say "Ouch!" when you get stung by a mosquito? Little sensors, called neurons, are all over your body, and they carry messages to your brain through a system of nerves. Your brain then sorts everything out. This resource is crammed with great info about brains, your senses, spinal cords, and careers in neuroscience. Be aware, though, that many of these folks go to school for 20 years before they become neuroscientists!
Newton's Apple - This insanely great science program covers everything from earthquakes to garlic, from the Hubble Space Telescope to the redwoods. We wish they listed the programs by topic so that all the astronomy topics, for example, were together. Maybe they will, if they read this. You'll love the Science Try-it section, where you can learn to make your own barometer and have fun with a Mobius strip.
NOVA Online - NOVA revolves around a simple premise: the world of science is exciting! For NOVA viewers, science means adventure and exploration - because from ants to aliens, this weekly documentary series probes the far reaches of earth, sea and stars. NOVA proves that science is neither secret lore nor sacred ritual but rather, at its heart, a lifelong journey of discovery.
OMSI Science Whatzit! - You name the topic, the Oregon Museum of Science has the info. Is there wood so dense it won't float? Why is Earth round? How many stars are out there? How do fireflies light up? If you have a question, see if it's been answered at this site. If not, go ahead and ask it here.
One Sky Many Voices - The Weather Underground has been on the Net for a long time, and they have lots of experience helping kids make their own weather observations. To participate in a K-12 collaborative project with kids from all over, visit One Sky, Many Voices. Do you think you could predict the weather better than the guys on TV? Using the rules and scoring methods outlined your class could have a forecasting contest. All the resources you'll need are linked from this one page. For your observations, we recommend you use the University of Michigan's outstanding weather visualization program, called Blue Skies. There's a download area for Macintosh or Windows versions, or use the Java implementation online. There's also an incoming front of live weather cams from around the world. How many countries can you visit today?
Planet Ag - Agricultural science may be the path for you if you're into plants, animals, biochemistry, engineering, or health. This site explains 40 such careers and offers many links to other agricultural information as well as science fair ideas.
Questacon - Down under in Australia they've come up with a really neat way to understand math and science. The Questacon National Science and Technology Centre shares much of the excitement at this Web site, including a really interesting Williams family photo session that turns out to be something of a logic problem. You see, there are all of these kids and the photographer is trying to line them up from tallest to shortest and...well, maybe you'd better head there yourself and help them figure it all out. It's in the Fun Zone under Puzzles.
Raising the Mammoth-Discovery Online - An expedition to raise an intact mammoth from the Siberian permafrost, complete with detailed material on the century-old search for mammoths.
Real Science! - Learn about lots of careers--from acoustical research engineer to wildlife psychologist. For each entry you will meet a person who actually is a park ranger or a plastic surgeon, among others. Find out what their days are like, and see if you'd be interested in becoming, say, a paleobotanist or maybe a cartographer.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - It sure is dusty here in Reeko's basement science lab. Better put on this lab coat to keep your clothes clean, and this pair of goggles might not be a bad idea, either. Fun educational experiments in astronomy, chemistry, physics, and earth science may be found here if you look around a bit. In the archives, you can examine the experiments by level of difficulty or by category. Reeko has a fun sense of humor, too. Consider the description for Rocket Powered Pennies: "Ok, so maybe the term rocket powered is taking it a little too far. But we still get to propel an object. All we need for this simple experiment is an empty soda bottle and a penny (unless you are getting your Mad Scientist supplies from Dad, in which case--ask for a quarter)."
Science Experiments for Kids - Would you like to demonstrate the iso- and thixo-trophic properties of certain emulsions? Or would you just like to play with SLIME, the greatest polymer of them all? That's only one of the experiments you can try at this gooey site that also explains paper airplanes, Cartesian divers, air pressure, and more.
Science Lessons by Subject - These experiments cover astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physical science, and technology. In the latter category kids can conduct research on inline skates vs. roller skates, learn to build a solar hot-dog cooker, and check out many other suggestions. You can also choose to view projects by age group rather than by subject.
Science: Physical Sciences - Many fascinating science experiments are explained here in great detail. For example, a raw egg soaked in vinegar for several days will actually bounce (just don't try this on the new living room carpet)!
Teacher's Guide to Student-Built Experiments and the Exploratorium Science Snackbook - In 1987, two dozen middle and high school science teachers met at the Exploratorium in San Francisco to begin the three-year process of writing the Exploratorium Science Snackbook. The Snackbook, written by teachers, for teachers, shows how to build exciting, hands-on science exhibits for the classroom. This magazine features articles by elementary, middle, and high school teachers that tell how they teach science using interactive materials from the Snackbook. Discover more here!
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences - This site gives you biographical information for about 100 African Americans who have made important contributions to science. The articles are well documented, and their sources are cited. You can also see a selection of patents issued to some of these scientists.
The Why Files - Your coach has really gone crazy this time. He's climbed to the top of the backboard, and he's dropping a round basketball and a flat basketball (with no air in it) at the same time. Which one will hit the floor first? Everybody guesses one or the other, but the answer is that they will strike the floor at the same time. Why? The answer is at this site, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. You'll also find current science news for kids, as well as archives of past whys (and wise) answers.
Thinking Fountain! - From A to Z, you're going to find a lot of wonderful ideas and information at the Thinking Fountain. Allow us to demonstrate! A --Read about Anansi the Spider, and then find out how to make your own sliding spider toy. G --Golf-O-Rama, a book about miniature golf, complete with everything you need but the ball and the putter, and a story about some kids who made their own mini-mini golf course. N --Noodle-ing around: learn to build a structure out of spaghetti. (Don't believe it? The secret is in the mini-marshmallows). Z --Zoo Machines: invent a machine to take care of all those animals. Keep going; you're sure to find lots more activities and ideas, galleries to show your work, books you can use, and surprises inspired by the Thinking Fountain.
Understanding Color - Color surrounds us everywhere! It affects the way we see, the way we live, the way we react. It is an important aspect in everything we do in this world. This site is designed to provide you with information on how color plays a role in our lives by examining the properties, theories, meanings and effects of color. This educational site is designed to provide students and teachers with information on how color as it relates to Art, Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Weather Resources for Kids - Here are some great resource materials for kids to learn more about weather and other sciences from "the Weather Dude." From weather basics to "Musical Meterology" kids (and adults) will find lots of fun information here.
Whelmers - Before we go further, answer this: Is there iron in your cereal? Can a penny dance on the top of a soda bottle? Want to find out? Try these "whelmers"--activities that catch the mind and the eye of every student. At this really cool site, you canup 20 different whelmers and have a lot of fun while actually learning some useful information! It will require gathering some simple materials and then reading instructions on how to complete the task. Remember, you can never be too whelmed by science, although you can be overwhelmed with homework.
Who Dunnit? - Who took a bite out of the candy? Sticky fingers have been found on the broken aquarium glass. Wet footprints lead to thewindow. What is that powdery substance next to the broken piggy bank? Answering these questions is what forensic science is all about. Forensic science is the study of objects that relate to a crime. Learn how to be a crime solver by exploring the world of the forensic scientist. Before studying a crime scene we must practice the skills needed in analyzing evidence. After you have completed the skill building assignments, try solving the crime.
Windmills and Whirlygigs - Meet Vollis (and his dogs and ducks) and explore his magical world of spinning whirligigs, or wind toys. You can take a virtual tour to the yard and the shop and try some fun wind power activities, including making whirligigs from plastic soda bottles. If you just want an overview, take the Whirlwind Tour, but watch out for the spitting fungus!
World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Science Fairs - Is there an upcoming science fair in your locale, region, or state? If you're not sure, use this resource to find out. There are links to each competition's web site where you can usually download registration forms and rulebooks. Don't miss the listings for national and international science fairs as well as virtual ones. What is a virtual science fair? NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center sponsors one for 11th and 12th grade students who have completed projects in space or earth science. Entries are submitted as a web site, PowerPoint presentation, word processing file, or other electronic document.
YES Mag - Canada's science magazine for kids has an electronic version. It includes book and software reviews, in-depth articles, and science news and projects. We particularly liked the How Does That Work? section, where we learned lots about telescopes, cameras, submarines, and other inventions.
You Can with Beakman and Jax - Put on your thinking cap and visit this site. Discover the answers to important questions, like "What are fingernails made of?" and "Why do I hear weird sounds at night?" There are some neat animations, too. For example, check out "How the Internet Works."
Yucky.com - The self-proclaimed "yuckiest site on the Internet" has an obvious appeal to mischievous kids. But even the "Extra Slimy" Flash version offers well-presented, entertainingly designed information about scientific topics -- albeit gross ones like roaches and human bodily functions.
Zoology Resource Guide - Did you know that you're a Homo sapiens ? That's the scientific classification name for humans. All life can be organized and classified this way, using a system of scientific naming, or nomenclature. Visit the Zoological Record Home Page, where you'll find information on the ordering of organisms into groups based on their relationships. You'll find the order, class, and kingdom for everything here, from people to dinosaurs. In addition, you'll find reports containing the symbol, scientific name, common name, and family for each member of the animal kingdom.
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