Science

Great sites to help you with your Math and Science homework.

Resources in this category:

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.

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. You can even suggest a topic that you would like to see covered.

A Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

"An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms in simple language."

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.