Math and Science

Math and science resources.

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Math and Science Resources for Parents & Teachers

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42Explore: Thematic Pathfinders for All Ages
http://42explore.com/

Stop by this eye-catching website to discover pathfinders and links on everything from sled-dog racing to chocolate to calligraphy. Pick a subject, read the pathfinder, and follow the links!

All Info-About - Science for Families
http://scienceforfamilies.allinfo-about.com/

Find fun science articles and experiments, plus links to great science sites on the Internet.

Bill Nye the Science Guy's Nye Labs Online
http://www.billnye.com/

Bill Nye the Science Guy makes learning about science fun, and shows you neat science experiments you can try at home. (Site may require download of newest version of Flash and/or use of a specific internet browser, such as Internet Explorer.)

Black Hole Gang
http://www.blackholegang.com/

Explore lots of science topics from the rainforest to the Periodic Table of the Elements to microscopes. You click on different characters and follow the hidden links to information about all kinds of science. Teachers can also find resources at this site.

BrainPOP
http://www.brainpop.com/

Learn about everything from the Harlem Renaissance to the electromagnetic spectrum, movies, comics, and interactive games. For grades 3-8.

Calendars through the Ages
http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/

Did you know that the calendar you use every day is a tool that's gone through many changes over thousands of years? Learn more about various calendars, including Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Chinese, Myan, French, and more.

Color Matters
http://www.colormatters.com/entercolormatters.html

Explore how color affects everyday aspects of life with this site all about color.

Cool Science for Curious Kids
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/

If you're a curious kid looking for cool science facts, this is the place for you!

Discovery Kids
http://kids.discovery.com/

"Hey Discovery Kids! Welcome to Discovery Kids. When we said 'The Adventure Starts Here' we weren't kidding. ... Ever wanted to climb a climbing wall? Ride a camel? Learn to take your own pictures? Well, here is the place to learn how."

Dositey.com
http://www.dositey.com/

"Interactive lessons and exercises, open-ended questions, print worksheets, challenging problems and more..." Covers math and language arts.

Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff
http://www.frontiernet.net/~docbob/

Dr. Bob says that science is the observation, investigation, and explanation of the things that happen around us. This site is devoted to the wonders of science and technology. It's an interactive place where you can explore, learn, and ask questions.

Edheads - Simple Machines Activities
http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm

Ever wonder about simple machines? This website has activities to show how and why simple machines in the house and in the tool shed work. You can also learn about the meaning of words such as lever, pulley, simple machine, and more by looking at the Simple Machines Glossary on the site.

Eric Weisstein's World of Science
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/

The best resources for Math and Science on the Internet. Links to comprehensive sites on Math, Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy and the Biographies of famous scientists.

EurekAlert--Science Reporting
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/

Get all the latest news in science, medicine and technology!

Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/

"Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically." Read the answers to questions that other people have asked or ask your own question.

Extreme Science
http://www.extremescience.com/

"The biggest, the baddest, and the best in the natural world are all gathered at this site. Includes pictures, info, types of scientists who study these phenomena, and where to go for more information."

FirstGov for Kids!
http://www.kids.gov/

Come explore this site if you are looking for information on almost every topic you can think of…from art, music and animals, to homework help, history, how to fight crime, and computers!

Franklin Institute Science Museum
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html

Take a tour through the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Explore the human heart and learn how your heart works and how you can keep it healthy. Or, explore the museum's Science Learning Network and many other exhibits.

From Idea to Exhibit
http://www.pnm.com/sciencefair/home.htm

This site gives guidelines on how to take a science project from an idea to the final stages. It gives good tips and general instructions on how to have a successful science project.

FT Exploring
http://www.ftexploring.com/

Look at the basic principles controlling how things work in nature. From photosynthesis to working catapults, the site uses stories and science to help you "follow how the energy flows".

Funbrain.com
http://www.funbrain.com/

Have fun with math, science, history, geography, and play other games too! There is even stuff for parents and teachers.

Girlstart
http://www.girlstart.org/

At Girlstart (formerly SmartGrrls) you can find a collection of fun math and science resources and activities for girls, along with information about careers in the sciences.

How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Have you ever wondered how a car engine works? This site answers questions about the way all kinds of things work-- from refrigerators to computers to the human body.

The Lab
http://www.abc.net.au/science/default.htm

"Australian Broadcast Corporation's gateway to online science. Includes tons of science news, games and puzzles, jokes, links, and much more."

Lawrence Hall of Science - Kids' Corner
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/kids/

Learn about science with fun games and fascinating facts. Requires Shockwave.

Make an Electric Potato!
http://www.miniscience.com/projects/PotatoElectricity/

Instructions for making a potato battery.

Museum of Science: Design Your Own Robot
http://www.mos.org/robot/

This is a great resource for learning how to build your own robot! It gives a step-by-step guide as well as a helpful section for teachers and parents.

National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

There's lots of cool science stuff at National Geographic. Fun features like volcanoes and gophers. Plus "what in the world" where you can guess what a close-up picture shows.

NEWTON's Ask A Scientist archive
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/archive.htm

An archive of questions received and answers composed through NEWTON's Ask A Scientist service for K-12 students and educators. The following subjects are represented: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, computer, general science, engineering, environmental, mathematics, molecular biology, physics, veterinary, weather, zoology. The archives cover the years 1991 to 2001.

NIEHS Kids Page--Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/gallery.htm

View other students' artwork and poetry representing the environment, health , medical or science fields. You can submit something of your own to add to the gallery, too. Don't miss the links to other collections of environmental artwork.

OLogy
http://www.amnh.org/ology/

"OLogy means "the study of." And here on the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy Web site, you can study and explore many cool OLogies." You can learn about Volcanology (volcanoes), Arachnology (spiders), Astrology (planets and stars), and much more.

Physics Van
http://van.hep.uiuc.edu/

Watch physics demonstrations by students at the University of Illinois as they show "science as fun and worthwhile for people who wonder about why the world acts the way it does".

Questacon for Kids
http://www.questacon.edu.au/kids.asp

Questacon is Australia's National Science & Technology Centre in Canberra, Australia. Their kids' site has lots of interactive features, like the Fun Zone, which includes online science exhibits, puzzles, and experiments to try at home. The site also has sections for teachers and teens.

Ranger Rick - National Wildlife Federation
http://www.nwf.org/rangerrick/kzPage.cfm?siteId=3&CFID=16685...

At the online version of this popular kids' science magazine, you can read sample articles, get homework help, and find out how to receive "Ranger Rick" at home.

SandlotScience Illusions
http://www.sandlotscience.com/

Sandlot Science offers information all about illusions. This site has examples, explanations and projects based on optical illusions.

Science Hobbyist
http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/

A compendium of science experiments, knowledge, images, projects, weird science, facts and places to see. For all ages. Includes materials, instructions, (some lesson plans,) explanations of experiments.

Science Master
http://www.sciencemaster.com/

Discover science information to help you learn about many topics in the "Jumpstart Science" and "Learning Galleries" sections. But don’t forget to scroll down the page: Unfortunately, this otherwise excellent site is full of ads!

Science Net: Toronto Reference Library
http://sciencenet.tpl.toronto.on.ca/

Search for excellent science sites by subject or by letter. You’ll find great sites about astronomy, botany, biology, chemistry, geology, paleontology, physics, and zoology.

Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

This site has articles about science news, games, puzzles, science fair ideas, and even a science fiction section. There is also a section for teachers.

The Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/

Learn about the science behind the sport of Ice Hockey. "This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists." Topics covered include ice, skating, shooting the puck, and health and fitness.

Science Quotes from Kids
http://www.juliantrubin.com/kidsquotes.html

Find science quotes from kids. Learn about astronomy, dinosaurs, rainbows, thunder and lightning, and more.

Science Whatzit!
http://www.omsi.org/explore/whatzit/

Do you have a tough science question you want answered? Ask it here! Only the "best" questions get answered, but you can learn lots of cool things from browsing through the answers to the questions already asked.

Scientists in the City
http://www.fi.edu/city/city.html

Learn about the science of cities and how a city functions as an ecosystem.

Sport Science Meets the Olympics
http://whyfiles.org/019olympic/

Find out about how science affects sports at this site. It includes information about biomechanics, sports psychology, and technology.

Yahoo! Kids: Science Facts & Videos
http://kids.yahoo.com/science

Learn all about space and science, including many cool links to videos and pictures!