Math

Ask Dr. Math. E-mail a question or search other kids' questions and answers.

 

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Science

Amusement Park Physics. What are the forces behind the fun? Helps students build model amusement park rides (e.g. roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel, etc.) and explains the physical forces that affect these rides. Well done site.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian. An A to Z (aeronautics to zoology) science encyclopedia with lots of information sponsored by the Smithsonian Museum.
Exploratorium. Visit the famous San Francisco science museum. Many interactive exhibits.
Frank Potter's Science Gems Great Links to Great Science Resources. Links students to Internet sites that deal with physical science (e.g., energy, waves, etc.), earth science (e.g., energy, waves, etc.), mathematics (e.g., algebra, number theory, etc.) and life sciences (e.g., cell biology, heredity, etc.).
How Stuff Works. Want to learn how an F-15 fighter jet works (Aviation category) or how telephones work (Telecom category). Check this site to learn how many different systems, items and gadgets work.
Rainforest.org World rainforest information portal.

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Astronomy

Ask Dr. Universe. Ask a researcher from Washington State University a question about anything.
Ask a Space Scientist. Ask Dr. Sten Odenwlad your questions about space. Read his answers to other questions.
Astronomy for Kids. Facts about the solar system, sun, meteorites, stars, galaxies, planets, moon, comets, asteroids, and astronauts.
Nine Planets. Multimedia tour of the solar system; photos and extensive information.
Rader's Interactive Space Exploration Center. An astronomy site with simple and clear explanations of the solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe.
Views of the Solar System. Click on a planet to find information and images.
Windows to the Universe. Site with lots of basic information about the solar system.
IRIS Education 7 Outreach. Students have access to a up-to-the-minute world seismic activity map and an animated simulation of the different types of faults. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or more are reported on in great detail. A little sophisticated for middle school students but valuable for the inquisitive student scholar.
Navigating The Geology Wing--University of California, Berkeley Museum of Paleontology. Get information on geological time periods (e.g., Cenozoic), plate tectonics, and ancient life preserved as fossils.
Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset. Find exact times for rising and setting anywhere in the world. View phase of the moon for any date and time.

 

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Weather

Climatic Extremes and Weather Events. Fascinating facts about weather extremes.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators--Weather. Excellent selection of weather links.
Northeast US Weather Home Page. For the serious student studying current weather patterns in the Northeast.
The Online Guides--Meteorolgy. Explains weather through the use of text and colorful diagrams
Miami Museum of Science-Hurricane Main Menu. This excellent site has information about killer hurricanes, what it's like inside a hurricane, links to other sites, and more.
The Weather Channel. Excellent site to find current weather all over the world.

 

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Marine Biology

A Massachusetts Tidepool. Take a peek inside a Massachusetts tide pool and learn about the many marine plants and animals.
Fish FAQ. Many questions and answers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Resources. Get fast facts on sea animals and habitats. Also includes "Ask Shamu," animal rescue and Birds of Prey.

 

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Cell Biology

 

Cells Alive! Beautiful electronic microscope photographs of cells and small creatures (e.g., red blood cells, bacteria, virus, bed mites). Good explanations on how to enhance a microscope to improve visibility and on cell life processes.
Dictionary of Cell Biology. From the Department of Molecular Biology at Glasgow University. Searchable database.
Histoweb. Contains slides of cell biology including areas such as bone, blood, connective, cartilage, muscle, etc. Contains links to some sophisticated sites and also to a frog dissection site.
Living Things. From the Franklin Institute of Science, this site is divided into the following categories: individuals, families, neighborhoods, the circle of life. Contains links to SciTech, Newswire, and Science Update, and Why is It?
Microbe Zoo. A way to virtually look at the many worlds of hidden microbes by looking at different environments, dirtland, animal pavilion, snack bar, space adventure, and waterworld.

 

 

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Chemistry

CHEM4KIDS! A delightful site geared toward elementary and lower grade middle school students. Simple, clear explanations in the sciences of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geography and physics.
A Periodic Table of the Elements at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Periodic Table - WebElements. Find information quickly on the elements, their history, description, uses, chemical, biological, geological and crystallographic structure. Links to other periodic tables.

 

 

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Geology

Ask a Geologist. Ask a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers.
Ask a Volcanologist. Three scientists will answer your questions. Read the 101 most frequently asked questions about volcanoes.
The Electronic Volcano.

Science Explorer: Earth's Changing Surface. A Trip Through Geologic Time. An excellent layout that explains the time, and the happenings through all the major geological time periods. Good links!

Fallout: Eye on the Volcano. A case study of the eruption of a volcano on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat in 1995 that still continues to be active. A nicely done Web site by National Geographic.

Home Page of VolcanoWorld.

The Learning Web at the U.S. Geological Survey. This is a fabulous Earth Science site. It contains information on all aspects of Earth Science, including volcanoes, dynamic earth, plate tectonics and earthquakes.

Savage Earth. A Web site designed by PBS that focuses on volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Uses simple, clear text along with stunning visual and simple animation. Has excellent links to other Web sites on these same subjects.

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Human Body

The Heart: An Online Exploration. Developed as an extension of an exhibit, this page includes graphics of open-heart surgery, echocardiography, heart x-ray, vital signs, a glossary, and much more.
Neuroscience for Kids. Explore the nervous system in an interactive way. Includes Internet links and common questions and answers about parts of the nervous system.

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Authors & Books

The Children's Literature Web Guide Links to quality children and young adult book awards, best sellers and lists of recommended books.
Coretta Scott King Awards This web page lists the winners since the award was established in 1969 to the present. This award is presented annually to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstanding inspirational and educational contribution published during the previous year. The award was designed "to commemorate the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination in continuing to work for peace and world brotherhood."
Kay E. Vandergrift's Special Interest Page Devoted to children's literature. Has book lists. Vandergrift is a professor of children's literature at Rutgers University.
New York Public Library Teen Links A suggested reading list for older readers.
Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists A diverse set of reading lists arranged by genre for teen guys and girls, prepared by a very cool New York City librarian. Reviews are funny and hip!

 

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Social Studies:

AlternaTime. A collection of Timelines on the Web.

History of Costume. European, Asian, and African costumes from ancient times to the nineteenth century.
Perry--Castaneda Library Map Collection. Excellent collection of maps (current and historical) with good links to other map sites.
This Day in History. Sponsored by the History Channel.com, you put in a date (e.g., June 10) and it tells you what happened on that date.

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Colonial Period

Colonial Williamsburg Official homepage of Colonial Williamsburg.

First Nations/First Peoples Histories. This site contains the histories of the "First Nation" American Indians. This award-winning site is very extensive in its coverage, including population, language, culture, and the area the Indians lived. There is a geographic overview listing the tribes in each area.

History Online - American Colonies. Very extensive annotated links to sites organized by subject: American colonies, Plymouth Colony, other early colonies, and other colonial sites. It also includes links to slavery, Salem Witch Trials, and Benjamin Franklin.

Jamestown Rediscovered - Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Archaeological project searching the remains of the 1607 Jamestown on Jamestown Island, Virginia. Contains a brief history of Jamestown, sketch of the fort, information on Captain John Smith with picture, and Pocahontas. An interesting site that connects today with the past.

Jamestowne Society. History of Jamestown with illustrations.
The Plimoth Plantation Museum Page. A living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth on the web, first Thanksgiving facts and fancies, the Pilgrim story, the voyage of the Mayflower, Wampanoag Indians and King Philip's War--all illustrated and easily accessed.

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American Revolution

Historical Maps of the United States. A collection of historical maps that relate to United States history.

Liberty! The American Revolution. Lots of interesting information on the American Revolution that will appeal to middle-school students. 

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Westward Expansion

 

American's Story from America's Library. Through primary source graphics (e.g., photos, paintings) and clear well written text, the history of America is told by the Library of Congress.
California Gold Rush Country. A user-friendly overview of the California Gold Rush.

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Women

Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement 1848-1998. Sponsored by the National Women's History Project. Learn about the history, timelines and current issues of American's women's rights movement.

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Civil War and Reconstruction

American Civil War Archive. Selected documents, books, regimental histories, historic preservation groups, links to Library of Congress Archives, other Civil War sites, orders of battle, and battle summaries are found at this site. It also contains a site that has Civil War clip art.

The American Civil War Homepage. A launch site that sends you all over the web to find really good sites dealing with all aspects of the American Civil War. 

Civil War Women- On-line Archival Collections. Contains access to special collections at Duke University as well as having list of excellent links to collections outside the University. 

Civil War Women - Primary Sources on the Internet. Contains diaries, letters, documents, photographs, and prints reflecting women's lives and experiences during this war. This site contains all primary source material. There are also links to general Civil War pages.

Documenting the American South- The Southern Experience in 19th Century America. "Provides primary materials offering Southern perspectives on American history, literature, and culture. . . . It includes three digitization projects: African American slave narratives, first-person narratives, and Southern literature."

Freedmen and Southern Society Project. "This project was established to capture the essence of the Emancipation in the words of the participants: liberated slaves and defeated slaveholders, soldiers and civilians, common folk and the elite, Northerners and Southerners."

Making of America. "Digital library of primary sources in American social history from the Antebellum period through Reconstruction."

The Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Provides biographies, bibliographies, historical information, project updates and information about exhibits and programs.

United States Colored Troops in the Civil War. Links to primary sources (orders, correspondence, reports) regarding the use of African-American troops in the American Civil War.

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Ancient Civilizations

African Studies WWW--University of Pennsylvania. Country information--searchable site with statistics, web links, bibliography of books.

Ancient Sites. Contains sites in Egypt, Rome, and Athens where you take virtual tours of the ancient sites. The web site is a little commercial but extremely interactive.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Exhibitions: Life in Ancient Egypt. The exhibit contains a chronology, tour of the natural world, daily life, gods and religion, and funerary customs.

Condensed China--Chinese History for Beginners. A very short synopsis of all the Chinese dynasties.

The Forbidden City: A Virtual Tour. See the walls, temples, and other buildings at Beijing's Forbidden City.

How to Make a Mummy Step-by-step instructions on mummification brought to you by National Geographic.

The Nippur Expedition. See how archaeologists from the University of Chicago have excavated the ancient Sumerian holy city of Nippur.

Perseus Project. A digital library of resources about the ancient world.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Contains pictures and information about these wonders, maps, and related links

 

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Health

ACDE Home Page.
AL-ANON and ALATEEN.
The Body: A Multimedia AIDS and HIV Resource.
Food. Here you'll find information about nutrition, calories, diets, the mysteries of the food pyramid, and a whole lot more. Dig in!
Food and Fitness. Here you'll find information about nutrition, calories, diets, the mysteries of the food pyramid, and a whole lot more. Dig in!
General Links About Your Body. A list of health links that deal with adolescent health issues, anabolic steroids, anatomy, cholesterol, contact lenses, etc.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens--National Institute on Drug Abuse. Quick facts for teens about marijuana.
The New Food Label. Explains what nutritional information is required on food packages and cans.
Tips for Teens about AIDS. Quick facts about AIDS.
Tips for Teens about Alcohol. Quick facts about alcohol.
Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine. Quick facts for teens about crack and cocaine.
Tips for Teens about Inhalants. Quick facts for teens about inhalants.
Tips for Teens about Smoking. Quick facts about cigarette smoking.
World Health Organization of the United Nations. Information about the state of world health, conditions, statistics, and immunization requirements.

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French 

 

Pacific Bell's Blue Web'n Applications Foreign Language Site. This is part of the Knowledge Network Explorer, an award winning site maintained by Pacific Bell for California schools and libraries. It provides direct access to award winning foreign language sites.

Paris. Click on buttons to visit the bakery, the metro, bookstalls and more in Paris.

The WebMuseum, Paris. Visit Paris. Choose walking around on your own, taking an historical tour, or visiting the catacombs.

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Spanish

Cinco de Mayo. The site provides information on Cinco de Mayo, an important Mexican celebration, along with links to other sites that tell about the holiday. It was awarded a "Times Link" citation by the Los Angeles Times in May, 1997.
La Cocina Mexicana (Mexican Cuisine). A very good selection of authentic Mexican recipes in Spanish and English.

 

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