Astronomy

• Mysteries of Deep Space- An interactive timeline of time after the Big Bang

• Imagine the Universe- How do we measure the size and the age of the Universe-

• The Solar System from StarChild and N.A.S.A.- has images and definitions about objects in our solar system.

• Hertzprung-Russel Diagram

• The Planets- This is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.

• Relative Size of Stars- A diagram on the relative size of stars.

• The natures of the stars

• Exploring Planets- More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring Earth, the planets, geology, and space sciences.

• Expanding Universe- Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, which established the relationship between matter, space, time and gravity, governs modern cosmology's view of the universe.

• Hubble Space Telescope

• The Nine Planets- is an 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 in

Aquascience

• Cloud Chambers and Kinetic Energy

• Dinoflagellate

• NOAA's National Ocean Service

• Using Probeware in the Classroom and in the Field

• CoralCam

• International Aquaculture

• The Aquaculture Network Information Center

Biology/Genetics

• Access Excellence provides resources for biology and health.

• The Genetic Code

  DNA

  Genetics Animation Library

  Genes

  BioZone BioLinks- A collection of biology links, sorted by subject.

  California State University Biological Sciences Web Server- A well-organized collection of biological links.

  The Biology Project- An online interactive resource from the University of Arizona. Numerous problem sets and tutorials.
  Froguts.com. An online virtual frog dissection with lessons and handouts

  Nice genetics lab protocols, includes step-by-step PowerPoint and html presentations

  The Biology Project-  An online, interactive resource for learning biology. A University of Arizona site

  The Atoms Family - The Phantom's Portrait Parlor - Mighty Molecules

  Cell graphics, with summaries.

  Flash animations of Biological Processes by John L. Giannini

  Fly Morph-o-Genesis- QuickTime movies of wild type and mutant fly embryogenesis.

  Cell Size and Division or How Big Would You Want To Be If You Were A Cell

  Access Excellence

  The Living Skeleton - This series of x-ray images of the human skeleton is designed to be used with a computer projection system or for individualized computer-aided instruction. Identical images are posted in labeled and unlabeled format.

  An interactive marine food web

  Structure of DNA

  Online insect dichotomous key

  Classification of ... Shoes-

  Recessive and Dominant Inheritance

  DNA from the Beginning - An Animated Primer

  Glossary of Terms

  A Lab Trilogy for Beginning Biology Teachers

  Genetics Animation Library

  Pedigree

  Protocols for DNA extraction from various sources

  Science as a Catalyst for Life-Long Learning

  Biology Teaching Organization's genetics glossary

  Hardy-Weinberg tutorial

  Genetics Testing FAQ

  The Biology Project – An online, interactive resource for learning biology. A University of Arizona site

  Online blood types tutorial

  Online color-blindness tutorial

  Journey into DNA - online animation of DNA location and structure

  Online tutorials on structure of biomolecules and fundamental biological processes.  Controllable, 3D images

  Human Genome Project Homepage

  Human Genome Project Presentation Materials - Downloadable PowerPoint presentations and graphics

   
  Chemistry

  • The Catalyst – Chemistry Resources for The Secondary Education Teacher

  • Detailed information of each element on the periodic table.

  • Free software downloads for creating and/or viewing molecular structures

  • WebElements – Online, interactive periodic table. Definitely worth exploring. Includes audio pronunciations, compound index for each element, and even 3D, controllable renderings of each element’s crystal structure.

  • Periodic Table

  • Collection of chemistry resources. Well organized and extensive.

  • Guide Sheet for Moles Problems

  • General Chemistry Online. Nice collection of resources. FAQ includes over 400 questions and answers.

     

    Environmental

    • Quantitative Environmental Learning Project

    • U.S. Geological Survey

    • Ecology

    • Environmental Biology

    General Elementary

    • Science NetLinks OnLine

    • Weather Eye

    • Extreme Science

    • BrainPop- Great site for online science flash movies

    • Bill Beaty’s Homepage of K-12 Science Resources – Extensive collection of links.

    • The Exploratorium Museum of Science

    • Flinn Scientific, Inc. (catalog) home page. Good resources in chemistry and   biology, especially “safety” section.

    • MegaPenny Project – Great tool for visualizing very large numbers

    • Content Rich Science Skits

    • Tammy’s Tidbits

    • Marcia’s Lesson Links

    • EduHound

    • Lessons Index

    • Grade K-2 Themes

    • Grade 3-5 Themes

    • ABC Teach

    • Enchanted Learning: contains all subject matter

     

    General Links

    • NSTA

    • Alabama Virtual Library

    • PowerPoint Games

    • PowerPoint

    • PowerPoint Samples and Templates

    • Library of Congress

    • Internet Public Library

    • RefDesk

    • Data Analysis

    • NPAC/OLDA Visible Human Viewer

    • Explore, teaching tips for all disciplines

    • Graphic Organizers

    • Quia

    • Introduction to the Scientific Method

    • NASAexplores online lessons and resources

     

     

    Marine Biology

    AQUARIUMS

    • Steinhart Aquarium

    • National Aquarium in Baltimore

    • Monterey Bay Aquarium

    SEA TURTLES

    • Caribbean Conservation Corporation 

    • Collier County Natural Resources Department Sea Turtle Protection Program

    • Sea Turtles

    CORALS AND CORAL REEFS

    • Sea World

    • An Introduction to Coral Reefs

    • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Online

    • NOAA

    • Fisheye View Cam

    • Bonaire ReefCam

    Shark Cams

    • http://www.oregonlive.com/sharks/openseacam/index.ssf/still.ssf

    • http://waquarium.mic.hawaii.edu/coralcam/

    • http://www.keywestaquarium.com/

    Shark Links

    • http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/vertebrates/Doug/shark.html

    • http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/sharks.htm

    • http://www.pelagic.org/

    DOLPHINS

    • http://www.seaworld.org/bottlenose_dolphin/bottlenose_dolphins.html

    • http://www.dolphinsplus.com/

    • http://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/

    • http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html

    WHALES

    • Whale Cams

    Whale Links

    • http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html

    • http://dkd.net/whales/index.html

    • http://www.whalesongs.org/

    Seal Cams

    • http://outstream.camzone.com/livecams/sealcam.html

    • http://toledo.com/zoocams/scwindow.html

    • http://www.pier39restaurants.com/cam.htm

    • http://whyfiles.org/061polar/seal.html

    Seal Links

    • http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/elsberry/marspec/pms_pin_spc.html

    • http://www.tmmc.org/

    Sea Otter

    • http://www.otternet.com/index.htm

    • http://www.goldenstateimages.com/otter.htm

    • http://www.seaotters.org/

    SALT WATER FISH

    • http://www.beaufortonline.com/almanac/fish

    • http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Gallery.asp

    • http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/specinfo/specinfo.htm

    • http://mbgnet.mobot.org/salt/animals/

    • Underwater Videos

    • Gulf of Mexico Sub Tour

    • Dive and Discover

     

     

    Physical Science

     

    Your Weight on Other Worlds- Ever wonder what you might weigh on Mars or The Moon- Here's your chance to find out.

    • Detailed information on the Periodic Table of Elements

    • Elements- Excellent information about the elements on the periodic table of elements.

    • Chemical Equation Balancer- This resource site balances chemical equations.

    • Acceleration- Information on acceleration

    • Newton and Force

    • The Transfer of Heat Energy- Information on the transfer of heat energy

    • Waves- Information on waves, wavelength, frequency, and period./

    • Ohm's Law- Information and application of Ohm's law.

    • Natural Radioactivity- Detailed information on radioactivity.

       

      Physics

       

      • The Physics Classroom

      • The best physical science site ever

      • Aeronautics Related Activities, Experiments, and Lesson Plans

      • The labs

      • Interactive Activities

         

        Space   

        • The Complete Guide to the Planets 

        • Calculate your weight on the nine planets

        
        
        Weather Sites

        • NOAA

        • Underwater Video

        • Marine Weather Information

         

        Videos/Graphics/Simulations/ Molecular Visualization

        • Molecular Expressions – Exploring the World of Optics and Microscopy: Excellent collection of photomicrographs, interactive tutorials, and microscopy primers.

        • Edinformatics - Extensive clearinghouse of resources. Includes links to lesson plan databases and other material. “Interactive Library” contains links to numerous online demonstrations of science concepts.

        • ExploreScience - Science activities for students and educators.

          MathMol - Library of 3-D Molecular Structures. Collection of molecular images with links to other resources.

          DVAction – Digital Video to Assist Chemistry Teachers and Instructors Online. Extensive collection of video clips and images of lab equipment and techniques.
          
           

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