Science
30 Game Development Resources for K-12 Teachers With the increasing demand for STEM education in the job market, teaching game development may also be a tool to help students realize the power and potential of coding
Academy of Achievement: Hall of Science Individuals in science who have shaped the twentieth century by their accomplishments. Through interviews with Academy inductees, we believe that these great achievers can motivate and educate others by serving as inspiring role models for us all.
Air Now EPA resources for Air Quality for Teachers and for Students
American Museum of Natural History Online educational materials for teachers and others interested in learning about science. Winner of the 2004 Golden Lamp award for Technology from The Association of Educational Publishers.
Animal Planet online companion to the Discovery network's new 24 hour channel that brings people of all ages together for entertainment that celebrates our fascination and passion for animals
Astronomy and Space Elevators The what, how, and when of space elevators + the study of space and the worlds around us.
Astronomy: A Parents Guide for Kids at Home guide for teaching the basics about the Solar System to their kids at home or help them with their school or afterschool activities
Bad Science devoted to clearing misconceptions about science...explains well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers
Baton Rouge Astronomical Observatory includes info on how teachers in the area can begin to participate in astronomical activities in conjunction with the observatory
The Biology Project An interactive online resource for learning biology developed at The University of Arizona. The Biology Project is fun, richly illustrated, and tested on 1000s of students. It has been designed for biology students at the college and high school level...\
Cells Alive! video microscopy of living cells, bacteria, parasites, and pharmaceutical effects, plus 3D biological animation
Center for Disease Control latest health and safety information available
Chem4Kids a chemistry site for kids - learn about Matter, Atoms, Elements, Math, Reactions
Cornell Science & Arts Gateway for Education (SAGE) provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, and has won numerous awards
CPEP: Contemporary Physics Education Project Non-profit organization of teachers, educators, and physicists. CPEP materials, (charts, software, text, web resources) present the current understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy.
The Discovery Channel online companion to the cable network -- articles, educator guides, software...
Discovery School Teaching Tools search query to find resources for teachers on the Discovery School site
Earth & Space Science Resources printable worksheets, guides, lesson plans and more.- Free, but subscription required
Earthquake Information all about earthquakes from the US Geological Survey
EdHelper.com Science Theme Unit teaching resources for theme-related quizzes, puzzles, math problems, vocabulary lists, reading comprehension materials and more - Annual Subscription Fee Required
Education World: Science Subject Center One-stop shop for free science teaching materials. Check out the sidebar for links to science lesson plans, printable work sheets, and other tools and resources. Click links to read articles of practical interest to science educators across the grades.
Electricity Lessons great resources and lessons on electricity
Exploratorium visit the Learning Studio for the month's 10 coolest sites and a host of excellent online exhibits
FEMA for Kids learn about what causes disasters, play games, and read stories from kids who have been through a disaster
Field Museum Web Site online exhibits with teacher guides including a section on Sue, the world's largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex
FlowGo: An Educational Kit for Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Frank Potter's Science Gems for students, parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and mathematicians - more than 14,000 Science Resources sorted by Category, Subcategory, and Grade Level
Franklin Institute Science Museum great collection of online exhibits, activities, and hot lists
Fun Facts about Fungi fungi so fascinating that we wanted to share some fun facts about fungi with you
Fusion Energy Science overview of fusion, with quick facts
Global Warming: Super Storms and Extreme Weather links to articles and sites dedicated to this subject
A Handyman's Guide to Tinkering from fixing appliances to remodeling to even auto repair, tinkering can save money and provide valuable opportunities for learning, even if projects don’t turn out as intended, they can be a learning experience
Hobby & DIY Storage – The Guide to Creating Storage for Your Hobby's Bits and Pieces
Home Science: Backyard Astronomy Basics tools to help identify what you're seeing in the sky and to learn more about what's out there
Homeowners’ Guide to Automation and DIY Robots for Your Everyday Life
How Stuff Works A great place to come to learn about how things work in the world around you. Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold?
How to Identify Effective STEM Activities for Children helps parents and teachers know what to look for in a STEM lesson and offers 9 examples of quality online resources. Baylor’s EdD online in Learning and Organizational Change
Hurricanes: Online Meteorology Guide purpose of the module is to introduce hurricanes and their associated features, where they develop and under what conditions
Imagine the Universe A discussion about our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving, and the kinds of objects and phenomena it contains. Just as importantly, we also discuss how scientists know what they know, what mysteries remain, and how they might one day find the answers to these questions.
InnerBody: Human Anatomy On-line The place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body. This program contains over one hundred illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links. Java enabled - requires Netscape 3.01 or later.
Jet Propulsion Lab JPL spacecraft have visited all the known planets except Pluto. Offers pictures and video as well as news and other information...
Julian's Science Experiments science experiments with labs and background information on multiple subjects, plus repeat famous experiments and inventions, watch physics demonstration videos, and more!
Last Word Why is the sky blue? Why does hair turn gray? Hundreds of science trivia questions answered.
The Learning Channel online companion to the cable network -- offers engaging programs about history, science, and world culture, and programs for pre-schoolers
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources provides information dealing with an array of topics on natural resources
Little Shop of Physics a collection of hands-on science experiments from Colorado State University's outreach program that are designed to be used by students at all grade levels, K-16.
Louisiana Wetland Education Coalitio information and resources focused on Louisiana wetlands for K-12
Lyndhurst STEM Resources helpful resources for those who are interested in STEM, the value of STEM education, or ideas for how to approach these subjects with students
Mad Science Network MadSci Network represents a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions. For good measure we provide a variety of oddities and other ends as well.
Magnet Academy features demonstrations, videos, activities and more; this site answers your questions about all things electric and magnetic.
Meteorology and Weather: A Guide for Students If you’re curious about the weather and want to know more, you don’t have to become a scientist to start! Learn with games, activities, and worksheets that can teach about how weather works and what to expect from the weather and climate.
Meteorology: Online Guides uses multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web -- resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams, animations, computer simulations, audio and video to introduce topics and concepts for a wide variety of disciplines
Microbe Zoo discover the many worlds of hidden microbes in their environments - Dirt Land | Animal Pavilion | Snack Bar | Space Adventure | WaterWorld
Microscopes on a Budget No Nonsense Advice, How-To's, and Reviews from BeBusinessed.com
Molecular Expressions Welcome to the Molecular Expressions website featuring our acclaimed photo galleries that explore the fascinating world of optical microscopy. We are going where no microscope has gone before by offering one of the Web's largest collections of color photographs taken through an optical microscope (commonly referred to as "photo-micro-graphs").
Museum of Unnatural Mystery A slightly bizarre, cyberspace, science museum for all ages. Are there really flying saucers? What killed the dinosaurs? Is there something ancient and alive in Loch Ness? The Museum takes a scientific look at these and other questions. New addition is the Children's Reading Room with stories to print and read for ages 3 - 9.
NASA main NASA page with links to all its divisions
NASA Space Place activities for the classroom
National Association of Conservation Districts use this education resources to educate students on the importance of our natural resources
National Geographic our ticket to National Geographic World, National Geographic Magazine, Traveler Magazine, the Map Machine, and more
National Inventors Hall of Fame creative genius of invention is showcased through exhibits and presentations which allow visitors to experience the excitement of discovery, creativity, and imagination
National Museum of Natural History Online Exhibits (Smithsonian) a few of their favorite exhibits, posted online with photographs, sound, and video
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher Resources government weather site contains links to a variety of weather and environmental related resources of interest for teachers and educators
National Science Foundation (NSF) independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering
National Wildlife Federation for Kids online fun and games for kids - plus, ways to get involved, how to live green while having fun, and more!
NatureWorks Discover the natural world and the connections that make nature work in this series for students in grades 3-6.
Naval Oceanographic Portal The US Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC) provides critical information from the ocean depths to the most distant reaches of space, meeting needs in the military, scientific, and civilian communities.
Neuroscience for Kids Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments on your way to learning more about the brain and spinal cord.
Newton's Laws of Motion and Car Physics Sir Isaac Newton is perhaps most well-known for his three laws of motion.
The Nine Planets Solar System Tour Overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
NOVA Online current feature plus a large listing of previous programs along with teacher information
Nutrition Explorations the fun and easy way to learn about health and nutrition
Nye Labs Online (Bill Nye the Science Guy) web site of the popular science program, includes demo of the day, news, links, goodies...
Observatory NASA's public access site for Earth and space data. Pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images.
Ocean Planet online exhibit from the Smithsonian Institutes full of information and images about the ocean
Paleontology Without Walls a unique exhibit of fossils and modern organisms from the University of California Museum of Paleontology
Physics4Kids a physics site for kids - learn about Motion, Heat & Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism, Light, Modern Physics
Physics: Motion Energy and Simple Machines links to physics sites
Physics for Kids: Simple Machines in Automobiles learn about the six simple machines
PhysicsWorld.com news, views, and information for the global physics community from Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing
Plant Database A single source of standardized information about plants, this database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
Probe Sight taking a closer look at computer-based probeware in education
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab Free science experiments for teachers, parents, and children of all ages. Protective goggles are required...
Scholastic: Teachers Weather Watch weather related resource site for teachers, including multiple weather related lesson plans, with information, tools, and teaching strategies
School Gardens Gardens are being integrated into the educational curriculum to teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well. This sites provides the information you need to establish a garden at your school.
Science Explorations Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, has a corporate mission supported through all of its divisions of helping children around the world to read and learn. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, for over 85 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children and are designed to help enlarge their understanding of the world around them.
The Science Explorer An exploratorium at home book. Family experiments from the world's favorite hands on science museum.
Science Fair Central lots great ideas and tips for your science project
Science Fair Project Guide to help students from all walks of life to build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century
Science Hobbyist science education, science projects, museum exhibits, misconceptions, "weird" science, home schooling, amateur science, and more
Science Projects links to science fair ideas and projects for kids from The Science Club
SeaWorld animal information, teacher guides, video clips, career information...
Serpent Project aims to make cutting-edge ROV technology and data more accessible to the world's science community, share knowledge and progress deep-sea research
Simple Machines used in Elevators breakdown of simple machines used to make a complex machine (elevator)
Smithsonian's National Zoo: Webcams watch animals live
Space Elevators and Astronomy The what, how, and when of space elevators + the study of space and the worlds around us.
Space Science & Engineering Center (SSEC) Real-Time Imagery and Data Global leader in the analysis and distribution of geostationary satellite data. This page presents browse-quality real-time pictures of global weather.
Sport Science the science of hockey, the physics of rock climbing, why balls bounce, how important feet are to sports performance, and more
StarChild project dedicated to teaching young astronomers about space
STEM Books for K-12 Readers list of 47 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) books for readers of all ages.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space
Supply Chain Alphabet Soup: 52 Acronyms You Need to Know your ultimate guide to supply chain acronyms
TEACH Engineering Helps teachers enhance learning, excite students and stimulate interest in science and math through the use of hands-on engineering.
Telescopes from the Group Up gives teachers some additional knowledge about telescopes and the science behind them
Theater of Electricity multimedia exhibit features 2 Van de Graaf generators and a complete course on static electricity
Tramline Virtual Science Field Trips provides virtual field trips for many topics
Tree of Life a project designed to contain information about the phylogenetic relationships and characteristics of organisms, to illustrate the diversity and unity of living organisms, and to link biological information available on the Internet in the form of a phylogenetic navigator.
The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your DIY & Hobbies for Artists, Builders, Hobbyists, and Tinkerers
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids This guide features summer camps, websites, competitions, apps, and career resources for students in elementary school to high school.
Understanding Our Planet Through Chemistry shows how chemists and geologists use analytical chemistry to: determine the age of the Earth; show that an extraterrestrial body collided with the Earth; predict volcanic eruptions; observe atmospheric change over millions of years; and document damage by acid rain and pollution of the Earth's surface
Virtual Cave Browse the mineral wonders unique to the cave environment. We've collected images from around the world and combined them to generate an 'ideal' cave.
Virtual Frog Dissection an interactive computer simulation of a frog dissection
Volcano World everything you ever wanted to know about volcanoes
Waksman Student Scholars Program research programs are designed for high-school and college students interested in doing active scientific research at their own school or college, as well as teachers who want to explore new educational resources
The Weather Dude Weather page especially for kids, parents and teachers from KSTW-TV weather forecaster Nick Walker. Don't miss Musical Meteorology!
Weather Station for Kids enhance weather observation with these simple DIY tools, made of materials you have at home or in your recycling bin
WebElements the periodic tables on the World Wide Web, indexed and searchable
Why Files Electronic exploration of the science behind the news. Twice a month, we bring you a new feature on the science (and math, engineering, and technology) of everyday life. Our boundaries are broad -- from outer space to cellular biology, from dinosaurs and dragon lizards to the statistics of political polling.
Wild Weather on the Web Internet Field Trip this virtual field trip explores some terrific sites that help explain what's behind our wild weather
Zoo Live Cams - Bronx coming to you live from the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium,
Zoo Live Cams - San Diego coming to you live from San Diego Safari Park and Sand Diego Zoo
Zoo Live Cams from Around the World MangoLink.com