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http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
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On the path to unlocking the mysteries of the human
mind, Neuroscience for Kids contains experiments, activities and a
section on exploring the brain and spinal cord.
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http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/
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The Access Excellence Resource Center, for students and
teachers of any level, allows educators to share ideas and information in
an open forum. Detailed lab and classroom exercises are also available.
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http://www.biology.arizona.edu
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The Biology Project at the University of Arizona
offers this online interactive resource. An excellent tool for the high
school and introductory college classroom, this site provides detailed problem
sets and tutorials, as well as guided tours for each lesson. Some content
is available in Spanish.
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http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html
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Ease of navigation and site maps are only two of the
positives at this children’s chemistry site. It features interactive
discussions on general topics of matter, elements, atoms, math and
reactions, with a short quiz after each.
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http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu
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BioTech is an extensive site including a useful
dictionary, chemical acronym databases, directories, educational guides,
science resources and articles.
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http://id.mind.net/~zona/index.html
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Fun and interactive, this physics resource houses a
collection of tutorials and concepts. Also includes information on
mechanics, waves, light, graphing, functions, geometry, fractals and
trigonometry.
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http://www.colorado.edu//physics/2000
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This interactive tour through modern physics covers x-rays,
CAT scans, electromagnetism, a quantum description of the atom, the
photoelectric effect and more.
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http://tqd.advanced.org/3659
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CHEMystery, a virtual chemistry textbook,
provides an interactive guide for high school students. You can also access
Internet resources here.
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http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience
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Provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cool
Science for Curious Kids features five activities adapted from science
and children’s museums. They highlight interesting topics such as: “Why are
snakes like lizards and monkeys like moose?”
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http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/index.html
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This page for teachers, students and science buffs alike
gives you interactive exhibits, science news, Real Audio interviews, and
at-home science activities.
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http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds
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Take an interactive tour of current research at Berkeley
Lab's MicroWorlds and explore structures. Good science education for
grades 9-12.
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http://sln2.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
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The human heart is the sole focus of the Franklin
Institute Science Museum’s site. This informative gem illustrates the
heart’s intricate operation as well as ways to nurture a healthy heart.
Teachers can also find enrichment activities to use in the classroom.
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http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101
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General Chemistry Online!, created for the general
chemistry student and teacher, contains hyperlinked notes and guides for
each semester, articles, tutorials, an exam survival guide and a
crosslinked collection of over 600 chemical terms.
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http://tqjunior.advanced.org/3715/
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Grow a little further in the world of botany.
Information on plant life and student activities is rooted here.
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/
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Building Big helps kids think about structures
they see every day and the impact of technology on society. The television series,
website and activity guide can be used to help teach basic physical science
concepts. The website includes animated interactive labs on engineering
concepts and problem-solving activities; historical overviews that
introduce bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels, and the forces
that affect them; and a database of engineering marvels. (NEH/NSF)
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http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids
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Healthfinder Kids is a place where kids can find
information on protecting their bodies and minds. It offers more than 75
games and activities, information on safe web navigation, and a link to art
contents. The website also has a section for parents and other caregivers of
children with links to products and information that promote children’s
health. (ODPHP/HHS)
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http://www.lbl.gov/abc/
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ABCs of Nuclear Science introduces the object containing
almost all the mass in the universe—the atomic nucleus. Antimatter, beta
rays, fission and fusion, the structure of the atomic nucleus, how elements
on the earth were produced, how we use the nucleus in our everyday life,
and the effects of radiation in the environment are among the topics. The
site includes nearly a dozen experiments that can be done in chemistry and
physics classes, along with “A Teacher’s Guide to the Nuclear Science Wall
Chart.” (DOE)
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http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov:70/archive.htm
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Ask a Scientist answers more than 7,000 science
questions. Search the database or view answers by topic area—astronomy,
biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental
science, mathematics, molecular biology, physics,. zoology, and more. (DOE)
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http://ep.llnl.gov/bep/
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Biotechnology Education Program offers lessons
and learning activities on acids and bases, diffraction, DNA fingerprinting
and criminal evidence, electrophoresis (used by molecular geneticists to
separate DNA, proteins, and other molecules), and other topics related to
genetic engineering and testing. (DOE)
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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/braincd.cfm
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The Brain’s Inner Workings introduces the physical,
chemical and electrical events that occur in the normal brain and provides
clues to what goes awry in mental illness. A video, narrated by Leonard
Nimoy, shows how cells of the brain function, how messages pass through a
cell neuron, and more. The video is accompanied by guides for teachers and
students. (NIMH, NIH)
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http://www-ed.fnal.gov/trc/projects/index_all.html
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The Fermilab Education Office offers materials for
learning about particle physics and the pursuit of questions such as “What
is the smallest piece of matter?” and “How did the universe begin?” It
includes streamed lectures by distinguished scientists and teachers, a
newspaper for middle school students, classroom units and projects, physics
data, games and more. (Fermilab is a high-energy physics laboratory, home
of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, the Tevatron.) (DOE,
NSF, ED)
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http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/CPEP/Chart.html
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Fusion: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source
provides introductory educational materials on fusion, the process that powers
the sun and other stars, and plasmas, known as the “fourth state of
matter.” (DOE)
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http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/publicat/primer2001/index.html
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Genomics and its Impact on Medicine and Society: A
2001 Primer examines the Human Genome Project—what’s been learned so
far, anticipated benefits, and societal concerns. This site also provides
information about genomics (the study of genes) and the genome (the exact
instructions required to create a particular organism). (DOE)
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http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/index.html
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The Particle Adventure offers a timeline and
background on particle physics, student worksheets, and other resources to
help students explore the world of fundamental particles and forces. (DOE)
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http://quarknet.fnal.gov
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QuarkNet is the website for a professional
development program in which teachers work on particle physics experiments
over the summer and join a cadre of scientists and teachers introducing
their research into high school classrooms. (DOE, NSF)
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http://www.enc.org
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The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) identifies
effective curriculum resources, creates high-quality professional development
materials, and offers information to benefit teachers, students and
families interested in K–12 math and science teaching and learning. Go here
to find descriptions of hundreds of math-related Web sites, details and
links about the Third International Math and Science Study, math history,
lesson plans, and professional development resources.
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http://www.sciam.com
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Scientific American magazine online.
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