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 Science: Links to earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and oceanography.

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Science for the Millennium An online virtual museum of exhibits from Einstein to computers.
Access Excellence
Hosted by the National Health Museum, is an outstanding resource for health and bioscience.
Treasure Troves of Science
Eric Weisstein, UVA research scientist, has developed an award-winning online scientific encyclopedia in the fields of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
History of Science Sourcebook
This web site contains information and resources on the history of science, technology, mathematics, and medicine
Science Daily
Breaking science news updated every 15 minutes.
The GLOBE Program The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a worldwide hands-on primary & secondary school-based science program supported by NASA.  Enables classrooms, individual students, teachers, and scientists from around the world to work together as a community to conduct environmental research, gather and analyze data on the environment, and share this information through an online database.
Biology Online
Contains an online directory of websites, a dictionary and a range of tutorials.
Zero Bio
An excellent and up-beat online biology reference for high school students.
Medical Information Resource Center Excellent link for study guides and tutorials on subjects from anatomy and diseases to radiology and body systems.  Disregard the PhD header - this has fabulous information.
A Gene Map of the Human Genome  A site for images of human gene mapping.
DNA from the Beginning
Basics of DNA, genes and heredity.  Explore Code, Manipulation, Genome, Applications and Chronicle to learn about the many uses of DNA science.
Reading the Human Map
Provides links to basic scientific information about the human genome project to social and ethical issues.
Atlas of the Body
American Medical Association presents color diagrams of anatomical systems and organs with definitions of each area, explanations of function and descriptions of the origins of some disabilities.
Human Anatomy Online
This site uses animation, graphics, text and tutorials to teach students Grades 6-12 about the human body.
Cells Alive  Animation of cells showing how they act and react demonstrating cellular concepts.
Life Has a History
An introduction to the history of life and how it results in the biodiversity of today.
Entomolgy Image Gallery
Iowa State University Entomology Image Gallery (world insects).
UNL Entomology
University of Nebraska site includes images of insects, spiders and disease pathogens.
The Nine Planets  A multimedia tour of the solar system with text, pictures, and sounds.
SEDS
Students for the exploration and development of Space.
Earth Science World
All aspects of earth science are included with interactive geological time scale, climate data from around the world, etc.
US Geological Survey
Federal source for science about the earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
National Weather Service
National map for weather watches, warnings, and advisories as well as weather education tools.
NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory has provided a website on energy efficiency and various applications of renewable energy.
NRC: Students' Corner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission offers this Students' Corner to explain nuclear energy & fission.
Stellarium Stellarium is a free open source planetarium, showing a realistic sky in 3D, as would be viewed by tghe naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
Astronomy a Go Go! Podcast and accompanying materials on major astronomy concepts, news, events, and viewing activities.
Marine Biology Lab  The Marine Biology Laboratory (MBL) was established in 1888 to assist scientists and students in research, teaching, studying, and collaborating with other scientists.
Web Elements  The periodic table on the World-Wide Web.
The Chemistry Virtual Library  Links to Academic Institutions, Non-profit Organizations, Commercial Organizations, Other Lists of Chemistry Resources, Related WWW Virtual Libraries, and Special Projects .
Chemistry (Yahoo) Links to a wide range of chemistry sites by specific topic area. This is a searchable site through Yahoo.
Physics 2000  Physics 2000 is a place to have fun learning visually and interactively about physics and familiar high-tech devices.
Bhor's Atom Model
Definition and examples of the Bohr's model
Rutherford model Definition and examples of the Rutherford atom model.
World of Atom
All things "Atom" including Rutherford's & Bohr's models, structures of the atom & nucleus, etc.  Excellent site.
Common Molecules
Over 500 common molecules each with it's chemical formula, a 3-D model of the atomic structure to manipulate, crystollographic details, and other imaging options.
The Center for the History of Physics  The purpose of this site is to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied sciences including astronomy, geophysics, optics, etc.
The Worldide Museum of Natural History  Wide variety of information on the natural world, especially for geology and related fields.
EnviroLink Library  EnviroLink Library is a comprehensive resource of environmental information on the Internet.
Globe Project Environmental  Science
GLOBE improves student understanding of science because it involves them in performing real science - taking measurements, analyzing data, and participating in research in collaboration with scientists.
WW2010
Web-based instructional resources that explore meteorology, climate, remote sensing, and global change.
Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics
An introduction to the fundamentals of aerodynamics and propulsion.  Includes diagrams and explanations as well as interactive animated pages.
NASA - National Aeronautics & Space Administration
The ultimate Web site for space exploration.  Covers life on earth, humans in space, and exploring the universe.
How Everyday Things are Made
This site covers the manufacture of everyday things from airplanes and motorcycles to jellybeans, packaging, clothing and more.
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