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Patent and Trademark Office Kids' Page - Learn about inventions, inventors, patents and trademarks through games, contests, calendar, and stories. For all ages.
Galeocerdo Cuvieri (Tiger Shark): Narrative - Scientific classification of the Tiger Shark, perhaps the shortest-lived of all sizable sharks.
Brain POP - Learn about your body and how it functions. Have your homework questions answered with a movie, ask for advice, or just browse and learn.
The Tiger Shark - Basic facts including reproduction and massive weight.
The Black Hole Gang - Learn about the science adventures of Matt, Wei Ling, Rosa, A.J., and Newton. Designed as a resource for kid-friendly science on the web.
Swordfish - Fast facts on swordfish, including its life expectancy, where it lives, and what they feed on.
The Bubblesphere - All about soap bubbles. Bubble blowing, solutions, history, fun, java games, bubble machines and trivia.
Clownfish - Know what symbiosis is? This article uses clownfish and anemones as an example of this relationship.
Ask Dr. Universe - You can ask Dr. Universe almost anything. She'll go to Washington State University's great team of researchers for her information. She'll follow them out to the field, or into the laboratory or library, to find your answers.
Clown Fish - Provides a description of the characteristics, behavior, ecology, habitat, and range of this fish.
YES Magazine - Canadian science magazine for kids. Sections include: projects to do, kids in science and how things work.
Moray Eel - A student-based report on the Moray Eels. Brief information on its weight, eating habits, and enemies. Real and fictional pictures.
X-Ray for Kids - Information geared to children about x-rays and interesting x-rays of plants, shells, animals.
Pufferfish - Teaches kids about the peculiar pufferfish as well as some subspecies of interest.
Beakman's World - Answers to kids' science questions and fun science demonstrations for kids to do.
Pufferfish - Find out how pufferfish scare away their enemies. A picture gallery is also available to view of subspecies from masked puffer to porcupine fish.
Activities and Quizzes on Science - Activities, games, and quizzes on a variety of science topics. Wonderful study aid for children aged 9-13.
Puffers Defenses - Brief information on how pufferfish expand in size and how poisonous pufferfish really are.
Kinetic City - A science radio show for kids, updated weekly. Keep up with the latest adventures of the Kinetic City Super Crew and do your own science experiments at home.
Hermit Crab Facts - Contains facts about hermit crabs such as life cycle, anatomy, and description. Also includes quizzes and tests to test your knowledge about the hermit crab.
Science Made Simple - Kids get simple, detailed answers to common science questions. Plus great science projects and experiments, science news and interactive unit measurement conversions.
Kid Zone - The Crab Street Journal - Stories, coloring pages, games, crafts, poetry, and puzzles about hermit crabs and other marine life.
Soap Bubbles: Exploratorium - Explore the forces that mold bubbles, bubble recipes, books about bubbles and links to additional sites.
Horseshoe Crab - Offers an introduction to horseshoe crabs. Find out more about this 'living fossil' and take a short quiz about these critters.
Cool Science - Energy-related science information for kids -- plus resources for teachers. Includes "Ask a Researcher" feature.
Horseshoe Crab Facts - Contains facts about the oldest living fossil in Maryland, the Horseshoe Crab.
Patent Café - Discovery Café - Directory of kid-safe invention, science, discovery and innovation resources for K-12 kids, teachers and parents.
The Ghost Crab - Find out about this unusual crab, one that can burrow under sandy shores. Some startling information and pictures of these unique crabs.
The Why Files - Explores the science behind the news such as why planes crash, how new diseases break out, and why athletes shouldn't use drugs.
Spiny Freshwater Crayfish - Australia is home to the three largest freshwater crayfish in the world. Discover the Spiny crayfish, with information on its size, habitat, and diet.
Exploratorium Science Snacks - Miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium.
Crayfish Review - Uses images to help advanced students study and identify different parts of crayfish.
Paper Online - Educational resource includes history of paper, discusses what paper is and has instructions to make your own paper.
Crayfish Home Page at BYU - Identification, photographs, and frequently asked questions from Brigham Young University.
Science for Families - Original articles, Internet science library, forum idea exchange, book and product profiles, projects, and experiments
Crayfish Connection - Covers the life cycle, body parts, diet, and habitat of crayfish.
Adventures in Science and Technology - Introduces chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and computer science. In English and French.
Barnacles - It would be odd for humans to stand on their heads while eating on their feet, but as this site demonstrates, for barnacles that is just one aspect of everyday life.
Kids' Place: Science Library Adventures - Online science adventures for kindergarten and elementary school students.
Barnacles - Find out about the latest research about barnacles, including a fun section for kids with quizzes, crossword puzzles, and scavenger hunts.
Jason's Science Links - Science links for children. Includes links related to ocean life, space, animal life, insects, and sound.
The Barnacle and the Poor Green Crab - Describes one parasitic barnacle and how it destroys the reproductive system of poor green crabs.
History Of The Universe - A short history of the universe, earth, life, explained in simple terms. Begins with the big bang theory and ends with the computer age.
Sea Snake Image Page - Offers information about the sea snake. Information includes pictures, diet, and behavior.
Yukon Project for Kids - A site where young students can learn about coral reefs, the ocean, and find other fun yet educational activities.
Sea Snakes - General information about sea snakes; behavior, habitats, and methods of defense.
Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars? - The Science Game - Test your knowledge of math and science as you work your way to the million dollar level. Although the questions are real, the money, unfortunately, is not.
Ocean Planet: In Search of Giant Squid - From Myth to Reality - Online exhibit that explores and interprets the mystery, beauty and complexity of giant squids.
The Flying Turtle - Illustrated site celebrates and explains the basic scientific principles that govern both nature and human technology.
The UnMuseum - Giant Squid - The existence of the giant squid, genus Architeuthis, is well accepted by science though few have ever been seen. Here, teens will be able to discover the means by which squids move, its physical characteristics, and its feeding habits.
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Check out the daily demo, watch a video clip or listen to an audio clips, and learn more about Bill Nye himself.
Demospongiae (Sponges) - Brief descriptions about sponges and their natural history.
How Stuff Works Express - Offers fun and informative articles about research and extraordinary people. Also includes information on hot sites, cool books, internet projects, and experiments. Includes teacher support materials.
Sponges - Includes information about sponges such as growth, enemies, and appearance.
How Stuff Works - Articles explain how hundreds of things work, from elements of the human body to space-age technology.
Aquarius - The World's Only Underwater Habitat - Features some basic facts on where Aquarius is located, lesson plans for teachers, and tutorials for students. Additional information is available for students who are interested in taking on careers jobs that deal with coral reefs.
NIH Office of Science Education - Life science education resources for students, teachers, and the general public.
Reef Zone Tour - Take a virtual dive on a coral reef. Offers simple definitions and highlights the different zones that compose coral reefs.
Discovery School: A-to-Z Science - Offers homework help, articles, interactive activities, virtual tours, science fair ideas, and projects for kids.
Zubi's Wetpage - A collection of essays or texts about species that live in coral reefs, including illustrations and underwater photos of marine animals.
Science World - Interactive world includes simple science fair projects, short biographies of inventors, an introduction to the planets, and a timeline that identifies important dates.
Reef Education Network - Offers an interactive way to learn about coral reefs. Subjects of interest include the Great Barrier Reef and the many creatures that live in, on, and around them.
ExploreScience.com: Multimedia Activities - A collection of Shockwave activities designed to help students visualize and experiment with many of the major concepts.
Coral Reef Project - Introduces teenagers to the benefits of coral reefs and the species that rely upon them. Uses facts concerning the destruction of reefs to encourage teens to help protect these biological wonders.
OLogy - Learn a lot about astronomy, paleontology, and the definitions of other "ologies" on this site by taking journeys through space and the Gobi Desert. Includes games and activities and is presented by the American Museum of Natural History.
Coral Reef - Lists facts about coral reefs such as how they develop, where they are found, and how long it takes them to develop.
National Science Foundation: Information for Students - Collection of links geared toward students, as well as NSF publications and news.
Coral Reef Animal Reports Index - A school project from the Bardwell School Learning Center. Includes student-authored reports on various coral reef animals, including the hermit crab, angelfish, and octopus. Offers online quizzes.
Thursday's Classroom - News, research, lesson plans and educational activities from NASA.
Action Atlas: Coral Reefs - Mother Jones is concerned about the danger that threatens coral reefs. Find out how to save Earth's coral reefs.
How a Galileo Thermometer Works - Illustrated tutorial explains the operation of the Galileo thermometer.
Coral Reef Protection: U.S. EPA - Information on coral reefs. Find out what the EPA does to protect them; includes participation on the Coral Reef Task Force and the International Coral Reef Initiative.
Atoms and Ants - A resource site of science and nature fun activities, strange facts, photos, illusions and products. Interesting stuff for both kids and parents.
Gulf of Maine Aquarium - Over 100 lessons on aquatic subjects, with illustrated information and classroom-ready activities for students. For anyone who wants to learn about aquatic environments.
ScienceZone - Provides information, quizzes and other activities related to the U.K. science curriculum for 8-11 year olds.
The Florida Aquarium - An educational center with job opportunities including internships for kids. Here kids will be able to see various ocean predators and discover habitats uncommon to most.
Girls Reaching Out With Science - Pairs middle school girls in Columbus, Ohio, with mentors at Capital University to study science.
Florida's Gulfarium - Visitor information, live marine shows, and sections devoted entirely to dolphins and summer camp for kids. Includes searchable online database.
Frontiers Science Clubs - Explore science by learning about famous scientists or trying sample experiments.
National Aquarium in Baltimore - Information about the Baltimore Aquarium's animals, exhibits, conservation efforts, and the institution itself. Some interactive games for kids of all ages to try out.
Funky Lab - Presents a mix of science information and activities, from toilets to steam engines. Includes quizzes, games, videos and articles on the science and the history of science.
Wildlife Conservation Society: Zoos and Aquarium - Section topics on many aquariums and zoos of interest to kids, including the well known Bronx Zoo.
TryScience.org - Features virtual field trips, virtual experiments and other interactive activities supplied by science centers around the world.
Morro Bay Aquarium - Sea lions, harbor seals, and central coast marine life.
The Paper Project - Microscopic exploration of hand made and mold made paper.
Underwater Adventures - Pet real sharks and stingrays and see over 3,000 living sea creatures under the Mall of America. Amazing fish facts and an aquarium tour.
Pfizer FunZone - Explore activities and articles about scientists while learning about many science topics.
Alaska SeaLife Center - Dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education.
Ontario Science Centre: Science Zone - Dozens of interactive science activities focus on topics ranging from the human body to computer science.
Seattle Aquarium -- Just For Kids - Calling all kids. Ask the biologist questions, discover education books to read, and participate in various marine-related activities.
Science Alliance - Webquest challenging the user to use scientific concepts to create the ultimate super hero.
National Aquarium in Baltimore - Full on information on different species of marine animals, as well as conservation efforts. Also includes tips for setting up a home aquarium.
Multimedia Interactive Resources in Science - Find earth and space science resources. Provides facts, statistics and multimedia (Shockwave) interactive exercises.
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific - Kids can take a virtual tool of this aquarium that features marine habitats of the Pacific Rim.
Museum of Science and Technology - Offers online exhibits, games, research topics, and tips for kids.
The National Aquarium - Animals - Species - Compiled information on a many popular species of interest to kids, including Blue Whales and Rays.
Discovery Kids - Delivers informative articles, online games, a chat room, online science games, live web cams, showcase of video clips, and a station guide.
Octopus - Provides information about the octopus such as life cycle, predator defense, and habitat.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - Educational science entertainment about yucky things such as worms. Club Yucky, games, and recipes.
Nature: The Octopus Show - Describes the ingenuity of these magnificent creatures. Also how they live and how they are capable of disguising themselves. Includes video clips.
Skytopia - World's Most Unanswered Science Project - Collection of science questions relating to physics, chemistry, sound, music, color and light.
About Octopi - Information about octopus behavior, taxonomy, and anatomy.
Kid's Domain: Science Games - Features a large selection of animal, ecology, space, and dinosaur games.
Giant Pacific Octopus - Sketch and factsheet from the National Parks Conservation Association.
Science Inside Out - News, information, quizzes and lecture notes from the Royal Institution, United Kingdom. Includes a list of events for schools.
Encarta Encylopedia: Octopus - Article provides a brief description of this creature and its habits.
The World of Agnes Pflumm - Official site for the Agnes Pflumm science education novels. Includes lesson plans, science project help, integrating science and art, links science and literature, and book information. Also includes tips for kids about time management.
Echinoderms - Explains what makes a marine animal an enchinoderm, with a particular emphasis on Starfish.
The Christopher Columbus Awards - Competition open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Three or four students work as a team to identify a problem in their community, research it, and use science to develop an innovative solution.
Sea Stars - Starfish are one of the most unusual creatures one can find in a tidepool. Find out how they can spit out their stomachs.
Careers in Life Science Information for Students - Links to sites offering information about various science careers, mostly in the life sciences, but also including astronomy.
Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the Seafloor - Join scientists as they dive to the mid-ocean ridge thousands of meters deep. Explore towering underwater volcanoes, black smokers, and bizarre creatures that live there.
Athena - Illustrated descriptions and activities on Earth Science and Space. Includes links to related materials and suggested learning activities.
The Crittercam Chronicles @ Nationalgeographic.com - How do you attach a camera to a shark? ("Very carefully" is only part of the answer). Find out how the revolutionary Crittercam was developed and follow it into hidden realms.
K-12 Science Jokes And Humor - Jokes organized by topic, including biology, earth science, chemistry, Einstein, math, and physics.
2,000 Creatures Under the Sea - Fifth graders describe various sea animals and offer online activities related to deep sea exploration.
Scientific Topics - Contains tutorials covering physics, chemistry, sea battles, minerals, china, airplanes and philosophy.
Deep Sea Creatures - Elementary school students write about some of the best-known creatures of the deep.
The Adventures of Echo the Bat - Follow Echo the Bat through the eyes of a satellite as he migrates through Arizona. Topics include false color satellite imagery, how scientist use these images to study habitats, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Interactive adventure game and activities for the classroom.
Under the Sea - A second grade class explores the many hidden treasures lurking in the ocean.
Mr. Fahning's Science Web Page - Questions and answers, links and other resources for a variety of science topics, designed for students and educators by an eighth-grade teacher.
Secrets@Sea - An online education adventure covering topics in Ocean Science. Explore marine life and oceanography while collecting clues to solve the case. Requires Shockwave plug-in.
Mr. Hand's 8th Grade Science Site - Homepage for Mr. Hand's class at Mansfield Middle School in Storrs, Connecticut. Includes information on laws of motion, flight, the immune system, energy, chemistry, genetics, and reproduction.
Humphrey the Lost Whale - Follow Humphrey the Whale as he travels all over the United States visiting classrooms. Learn about whales of every kind by visiting 100's of whale links.
Dan Bregar's Web Page - Handouts and syllabi for his field biology and general science courses at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, Oregon.
Ocean Planet - A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where visitors can take a virtual tour, view pictures of Sea Turtles and other marine life, and learn about previously undiscovered marine life.
Elizabeth Shanor's Education Home Page - Science teacher at Byers High School in Byers, CO. Page lists assignments, links and other information.
Creature Features: Voyage to the Deep - Discover the tube worm, vent crab, pompeii worm, and ancient bacteria in this virtual venture deep into the Sea of Cortes. Includes photos and a Quicktime video.
Mr. Byom's Biome - A middle school science teacher's class resources, including daily schedules, assignments, and links to biology and physical science.
Adventures of Lilo the Green Sea Turtle - Journey with Lilo the green sea turtle and encounter the beauty and dangers of the ocean in this interactive game.
Mrs. Spence's Maraurder Science - Syllabus, homework, humor, and subject links for this middle school general science class.
Ocean Adventure - Takes visitors on a multimedia journey to hydrothermal vents in the sunless depths of the world's oceans. Marvel at some of Earth's most bizarre creatures thriving in one of its strangest habitats. Meet the brave oceanographers who study vents and find out why vents are important.
Mr. Volkman's Page - Includes notes and reviews for biology and chemistry classes taken at Black River Falls High School.
Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections - Youth of all ages can learn the similarities and differences of the brains of various mammals, including brain sections, circuitry, and functions.
Science with Mr. T - High school biology and chemistry resource for students enrolled in Mr. Thibodeaux's classes at Lakewood High School. Include syllabus, calendar, factoids, and links.
Cetacea - Basic information on cetacea; dolphins, whales, and porpoises. Tips on whale watching and how human kind influences these marine creatures.
Mr. Pratt's Science Class - Human anatomy, physiology, and physical science classes at Jordan High School in Durham, NC. Includes notes for download and resource links.
Animal Information - Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened, and endangered species of mammals and information in their native countries. Topics of interest are biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.
Ak's Page Away From Home - Biology and chemistry at Westby High School in Wisconsin. Includes links and homework schedule.
Mammal Zone - Brief information on a variety of mammals including the (feline) cat family, elephants, and wolves.
Mrs. Aker's Science Classes - Federal Way, WA. Includes links, assignments, and class policies for junior high biology and general science classes.
NSiS: Florida Wildlife - Mammal Index - Information concerning mammals from hoofed to gnawing. Also lists mammals who are on the protected list.
Mr. Hughes - High school biology, ecology, and horticulture. Includes links to interactive labs, reference material, and class information.
Whale Club - Promotes awareness toward marine mammals and the oceans they live in. Includes answers to frequently asked questions.
Mrs. Scott's Science Classes on the Web - Links and assignments for junior high school science students. Includes animal report research links.
Mammals - A variety of short slides on many mammals of interest ranging from the African elephant to the Wolverine and Zebra. Pictures included as well.
Mr. Mitchell's Mad Science Lab - Chemistry and physics. Includes syllabus, assignments, links, and worksheets.
Anteater - View color photographs and learn about the habitat, enemies, diet, life cycle, and appearance of this solitary mammal.
Mr. Sakaguchi's Science Page - High school chemistry, physical science, and AP biology. Includes course outlines, agendas, and state and national standards.
The Hall of Mammals - Find information on four major groups of mammals; further facts on placental mammals includes fossil records and ecology.
Ms. D's World of Chemistry - Chemistry and earth science at Waianae High School, in Hawaii. Includes syllabus, photo gallery, and links.
Animal Information & Images - Answers to frequently asked questions by kids about mammals such as bears and wolves.
Mr. Breed's Science Class - Earth science and chemistry at Chenango Valley High School. Includes assignments and notes.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Cetacea Order - Research on marine mammals, with emphasis on the order of Cetacea. Find out why porpoises, dolphins, and whales belong to this order of species.
Mr Lewis' Classroom - Physics, physical science, biology, and chemistry for a high school in Wilson County, Tennessee. Class projects include egg drop, roller coaster, catapult and toothpick bridges. Offers pictures and descriptions of projects.
The Wild Thing Project - A list put together by a school in Port Orchard, WA. Includes an illustrated list of over one hundred mammals and links to useful websites for each animal.
MySci.Net - Physics, physical science, industrial technology, and earth science at Kapeland High School, by listing assignments, links, labs, and a few major science initiatives.
Predators - Overview and pictures for many large mammals, including the cheetah, ocelot, and wolf.
The Science and Math Pages - Worsley School's collection of science resources. Includes diagrams and explanations for concepts in all areas of science.
Fisher Cat - Contains pictures and a short story of a fisher that died on voting day.
Mr. C's World Of Science - Class site for forensics science, biology, science club, and photography. Includes student grades, and guestbook.
4 to 40 Mammals - Small paragraphs of information about several mammals, including scientific classification, dimensions, habitat, and interesting facts.
PlanetWells - Mr Well's science class and sports team information. Includes biography, online grades, parent information, classes, picture gallery, and links.
Grays Anatomy of the Human Body - Features 1,247 engravings, many in color, from the classic 1918 publication.
For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise - Learn about NASA earth science projects related to air, thunderstorms, the earth's crust, tropical rainfall, and water. Sponsored by NASA's Earth Science Enterprise.
Human Body Adventure - A virtual cartoon dissection of the human body intended for a middle school-aged audience.
Amazing Earth Games - Three online educational games from Discovery Online.
KidsHealth.org: My Body - Collection of illustrated articles provide an in-depth look at the human body. Articles explain what various parts of the body are supposed to do and how they operate.
Aliens Explore Earth - An ecology database for young teens using a science fiction theme. Includes more than 600 article on ecology, Eastern North American mammals, and pond life.
The Science Place-7th Grade Level - Deals with material learned in a regular 7th grade science class. Everything on this site is intended to help viewers learn about simple scientific topics involving life science.
Science with NOAA Research - Provides in-depth information about storms, atmosphere, fisheries, the Great Lakes, oceans, and El Nino. Material written expecially for middle school students.
Inner Learning - Interactive, clickable maps of the human body, including the skeletal, digestive, muscular, lymph, endocrine, nervous, circulatory, reproductive, and urinary systems.
Ask An Earth Scientist - Experts at the University of Hawaii answer questions related to earth science.
Artificial Anatomy - Papier-mache anatomical models of the human body from the Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History.
Earth Like a Puzzle - Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
ThinkQuest: Human Body - A tour of the human body systems, organized by function. Includes activities, and information about organ donation.
World Records in Earth Science - Where on earth can you find the highest mountain, the greatest river, the thickest ice? Get the answers from Extreme Science.
BodyQuest - Thinkquest site offering an exploration of human anatomy, including an overview of the body systems, quiz, downloads, forums, mailing list, and a Java applet that makes slices of the human body.
Why the Sky is Blue? - Answers questions such as why the sky is blue and why sunsets are red. Includes quizzes to test understanding of the explanations provided.
American Medical Association: Atlas of the Body - Links to images, graphics, and information about various body systems, and health issues affecting each.
Murder Under the Microscope - An on-line project by Heatley Secondary College's Year 8 laptop class about soil salinity in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia.
BBC Science - Human Body - Find out where organs are within the body and learn about the different aspects of the body such as the nervous system, muscles and skeleton. Also looks at instincts, obsessions, and the life of a teenager.
BLM NSTC Soil Biological Communities for Kids - Learn all about soil and the things that live in it.
The Human Body - ThinkQuest site designed by two sixth grade students. Includes sections on the brain, eye, heart, lungs, intestine, kidney, liver, mouth, and stomach.
Coriolis Effect Interactive Game - Demonstrates the apparent acceleration of objects on or near the rotating Earth.
My Body - Designed by fourth graders, it offers information about the nervous, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, excretory, digestive, and respiratory system.
Why Is the Sky Blue? - Kids may submit an answer, and then the answer is revealed.
Come To Your Senses - Learn all about the 5 senses from 5th and 6th graders at Burlington Day School.
Natural Resources of Canada - Offers satellite images, make a map, minerals and metals, ask the experts and information on the polar continental shelf.
Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World - Research and articles on the three best-known human senses: vision, hearing and smelling. Sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Kirthi's World - Information about T. rex and other dinosaurs.
The Interactive Eye - Interactive exploration of the eye. Users click to go to different portions of the eye and learn about eye diseases, coloring, and anatomy.
My Dinomite Site - Includes quiz, pictures, printable word search, logic problem, and links.
BrainPOP - Senses - Animated movies, comic strips, activity pages and homework assistance via email.
Myths and Monsters: Facts about Dinosaurs in the Ancient World - Contends that dinosaurs did not become extinct millions of years ago, but roamed the earth as recently as 1,500 years ago.
The Five Senses - Student-designed site showing diagrams and information for hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell.
Sue at the Field Museum - Sue is the largest preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Dinosaur images, facts, theories, and a just for kids section with games and a flip book.
The Five Senses - Basic information for each of the five senses.
Walking With Dinosaurs - Articles and activities from the BBC series.
Neuroscience for Kids - The Senses - Overview of each sense and a look at how they all work together. Includes polls and interactive activities.
Dinosaur World - Store in San Antonio, Texas. Kids and teacher resource sections with activities.
Trivia Quiz: The Five Senses - Ten multiple choice questions that can be scored.
Fossil Freak - Dr. Earle's dinosaur activities.
The Human Ear - From The Physics Classroom, a look at ear anatomy, and how the different sections of the ear transfer and translate sound messages.
Zoom Dinosaurs - Includes information on evolution, extinction, and fossils, as well as dinosaur games and jokes.
Anatomy of an Eye - A basic description of the various major parts of the eye along with an illustrated diagram. Includes an explanation of how we see.
Alastair's Dinosaurs - Dinosaur activities, games, museum reviews, and theories. In English and German.
Anatomy of the Eye - Detailed graphics and explanations of eye function, including movies.
Dinotots - Many colorful pictures of dinosaurs with information on dinosaurs too.
The Circulatory System - View a diagram of the major arteries and veins in the human body.
Dinosaurs - Links to educational resources.
How the Heart Works: The Heart House - From the Children's Heart Institute, a diagram comparing a heart to a house.
Dinosaurs - Pictures, images, and links.
The Heart: An Online Exploration - From the Science Learning Network, visitors will learn about the heart, blood vessels, circulatory system development, cardiovascular health, and a history of heart medicine.
Dinofun - Education, media, and other resources about dinosaur activity for kids.
HeartPoint - A multimedia site, showing animations of what different behaviors and lifestyles will do to one's circulatory system. Offers health tips and food recommendations.
Stegosaurus - A site about a stegosaurus for younger children.
NOVA Online: Electric Heart - This is the story of a handful of brilliant, obsessed surgeons and researchers who pursued the target of a practical artificial heart for decades. Includes heart facts, an overview of a heart transplant, and artificial heart technology.
The Dinosaur Museum - The history of the world of dinosaurs is presented with skeletons, fossilized skin, eggs, footprints, and realistic sculptures.
Way Cool Surgery - Includes video clips of each step of open heart surgery, a look at the surgical team, a healthy heart, the patient, and medical careers.
Fossil Zone - Discovery Channel Online - Find the latest about fossils, digs and dinosaurs.
To Heal A Heart - A PBS program about preventing heart disease. Includes frequently asked questions, an overview of heart disease, risk factors, pet scans, lesson plans, and a bibliography.
Dino Brett's Dig - Dinosaur facts, pictures, and trivia. Includes a dinosaur of the week.
Blood: The River of Life - Thinkquest site provides detailed information with graphics and concise explanation about the workings of the human blood and the circulatory system. Includes safety tips to follow at home as well as interactive forums.
Dino Master Quest - Prehistoric adventure teaches kids about dinosaurs with animations, talking characters, and games. Requires Macromedia Flash plug-in.
Human Bones Matching Game - Match scientific names with common names for human bones.
Dinosaur Questions and Answers - Explores the origins of dinosaurs, their extinction, and fossils found today. Written from a Biblical Creationist viewpoint.
Skeletal System - Real photographs of the human skeletal system, including a quiz.
Amrit's Website of Dinosaurs - Contains descriptions of lesser-known dinosaurs as compiled by a 5-year-old.
The Skeletal System: Multiple-Choice Questions - A 14-question interactive quiz.
Dinosaur Activity Centre - Includes printable craft activities, coloring pages, and masks.
Space Bones - NASA science news about prventing the steady loss of bone mass that astronauts encounter. Includes audio and a downloadable file of the article.
The Age of Dinosaurs - World Book Encyclopedia collection of facts about dinosaurs, how they lived, recent discoveries, and scientific studies.
Kidport 5th Grade Science: The Human Arm Bones - A clickable quiz of the human arm bones.
Australian Dinosaurs - Colourful illustrations and infos about Australian dinosaurs of the Cretaceous era. Watch the Muttaburrasaurus hatch or the Kronosaurus swim in the ancient sea.
Science: Out of This World -- Bones - A basic overview of bone structure, including a quiz.
Habitats/Biomes - Describes the characteristics of several biomes and provides further information on some of the animals that live in each habitat.
Neuroscience for Kids - Intended for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who are interested in learning more about the nervous system and brain. Hands on activities, experiments, information for all grade levels.
Biomes of the World - Quick facts about habitats across the globe including several photos of the land, plants, and animals of each region.
Superman - An overview of spinal cord technology, like the kind helping Christopher Reeves.
Tour of Biomes - A biome is a distinct ecological community of plants and animals living together in a particular climate. Learn about tropical rain forests, tropical savannahs, deciduous forests, deserts, subarctic taigas, and polar tundras.
Amazing Brain - ThinkQuest site offering an overview of brain anatomy and function, optical illusions, facts, and brain teasers.
Biomes - Learn about the different biomes of the world.
Brain Explorer - An animated look at the brain, nerve transmission, and brain disorders.
Major Biomes of the World - View information about the major biomes of the world.
The Memory Exhibition - An Exploratorium exhibition exploring the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of memory. Includes an interactive sheep brain dissection and news articles.
Biomes and Soils - Includes information on how scientists classify biomes, and the major characteristics of each biome.
Secrets of the Mind - From NOVA, an overview of the studies of neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran to discover how the brain works. Includes games, personal stories, and interactive experiments.
Arboretums: Thompson Arboretum - A virtual visit to the southwest's oldest desert arboretum. Includes a comprehensive photo tour.
Changing Your Mind - From the PBS show, Scientific American Frontiers, users can learn of new evidence of the brains' ability to grow and change. Includes a look at dreams, the sense of touch, and a scientist profile.
Desert Biome - Information on deserts: what they are, where they are located, and the plants and animals which live in them.
The Secret Life of the Brain - PBS show, offering a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adult.
DesertUSA - Information and activities about American deserts, plants, animals, environment, geology, people and culture.
The Biological Neuron - Illustrated introduction to neural networks, including nerve signal transmission, neuron anatomy, and networks. Some of the last pages are advanced, but the first few offer basic neuron information.
Desert Ecology Resource Page - Explore the four main deserts of North America and note their similarities and their differences.
Parts of the Nerve Cell - Offers a graphical look at the parts of a neuron and synapse.
Chaparral Biome - All about the chaparral biome. Includes description, global position, climate, and information on specific plants and animals of this biome.
Neuron Anatomy Printout - From EnchantedLearning.com, a black-and-white neuron printout.
Desert Biomes - All about the desert biome. Includes description, global position, climate, and information on specific plants and animals of this biome.
Brain: The World Inside Your Head - Virtual tour of traveling museum exhibit, free health information, brain games, and teachers' activity guide and lesson plans. Includes brain development, diseases including Alzheimers, depression, and migraines.
Deserts - Colorful virtual tour including plant life, animal life, conservation, climate, facts and figures, and quizzes.
The Nervous System - An overview of nerve systems, impulse transmission, neurotransmitters, the brain, and the rest of the nervous system.
Smokey Bear - Join Smokey for some forest and campfire fun. And, along the way, discover Smokeys rules for forest fire safety and prevention so that you can become a member of Smokeys team.
Brainstorm - ThinkQuest site looking at the anatomy and function of the nervous system. Includes sections on the neuron, nerve messaging, human senses, and disorders of the nervous system.
Evergreen Project: Temperate Biome - Facts, photos and stories about the temperate deciduous forest biome, including the animals and plants living there.
Physiology of a Nerve Impulse - Diagrams and simple explanations for the action potential.
ForestInformation.com - Combined resources from Canada, the United States and United Nations to provide a virtual walk through the forest, information on satellite monitoring of forests around the world, and a glossary of terms. Includes sections especially for kids and teachers.
Domino Model of a Nerve - Questions relating a chain of dominoes to nerve impulse, rate of impulse, and nervous system function.
Fantastic Forest - A virtual adventure through a forest with clues about the creatures and features that are part of this habitat.
Nerve Impulse Animation - Interactive Flash animation showing the different stages in the propogation of a nerve impulse.
Woods Ablaze - Learn about forest fires including the computer modelling of fires, why forest fires can be good, and study the 1988 forest fire that burned much of Yellowstone National Park.
The Nerve Impulse Matching Exercise - Matching exercise with pull-down menus and feedback.
Deciduous Forest Biome - Includes photographs and facts about the climate, plants, and animals.
Probe the Brain - An interactive simulation of how the motor cortex was mapped by scientists.
Urban Forestry Lab Exercises - Hands-on activities for exploring urban forests.
Homunculus - An animation showing the homunculus, or "little man," representation of the somatosensory cortex.
All Along A River - Engage on a trail along a river and find out more about the physical processes of rivers and also rivers of the world. A one-stop resource center for rivers.
Antibodies - Information on antibodies and their classes.
Aquatic Environments - This comprehensive web-site details the aquatic habitats, animals and plants of Canada. Explore National Parks, go bird-watching or find out which animals live in the water near you.
The Anatomy of the Immune System - In depth look at the immune system and all its separate parts, including organs and cells.
Oceanography For Students - An educational resource from the Office of Naval Research. "More than 70 percent of the planet is covered by water..." and this site is all about it.
How Stuff Works: Immune System - Describes the immune system and discusses related topics such as allergies and AIDS.
Wild Fish, Wild Rivers - Have fun and learn about the salmon lifecycle, the different kinds of salmon, and what you can do to help.
Understanding the Immune System - From the National Institutes of Health, a detailed look at the enemies that the immune system fights, the way the immune system recognizes foreign objects, the lymphatic system, antibodies, cells, allergies, autoimmune disorders, HIV, cancer, and technologies currently being studied.
Life in a Massachusetts Tide Pool - Articles, photographs and activities involving a variety of marine organisms.
The Immune Response: The Body's Natural Defense - A look at the immune system's role in cancer. Includes graphics.
Texas State Aquarium Educational Kid's Page - Fun facts and educational games to increase awareness of the Texas Coast marine life.
Cells of the Immune System - Descriptions and pictures of the cells involved in the immune response.
Sea Pressure and Depth - Interactive exercise compares water pressure to depth.
American Medical Association: Endocrine System - Includes a graphic showing the location and function of the endocrine glands in the body.
The Ocean Biome - View a map of the major oceans and learn facts about the climate, plants, and animals that inhabit these oceans.
The Endocrine System - An overview of the endocrine system, and links to other sites.
Disappearing Beaches - People in North Carolina moved the 208-foot tall 4,800-ton Cape Hatteras Lighthouse -- why would they do such a thing? Beach erosion is the answer. Learn about this natural process that causes people so many problems.
Introduction to Hormone Disrupting Chemicals - An introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, an overview of the endocrine system, and the response of governments and industry to this problem. Includes internet links and other references.
About Estuaries - EPA's overview of the National Estuary Program and profiles of the 28 estuaries in the program.
The Hormones of the Human - Table of hormones, diagram of location of endocrine glands, categories and types of hormones, and regulation and transport.
What is an Estuary? - Find out what an estuary is and learn ten top estuary facts.
Endocrine Disrupters - From the Whyfiles, a study by the Environmental Protection Agency about synthetic chemicals causing hormone problems. Includes a look at the effects of pesticides on hormones, an overview of the human endocrine system, how endocrine disrupters work, and the EPA's action plan.
Grasslands - The Evergreen Project tells what grasslands are like, where they are in the world, and what kinds of plants and animals live on them.
Hormones: Sources, Targets and Functions - A table showing endocrine glands, hormones produced by each, and functions.
Grassland - Learn about the grassland biome on this interactive site.
Endocrine System - Features a series of tissue samples from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands
The Wild Habitat - Grasslands and Savanna - Lists animals of the African Savanna.
All About Sheep for Kids - Fact filled page with lots of fun, hands-on activities for school-age children.
Grassland - Temperate grasslands are discussed in this terrestrial biome site.
Michigan's Little Lambs - Facts about sheep provided by the Michigan Breeders Association and American Sheep Industry.
Grasslands Biome - Includes photographs and detailed information about the animals, climate, and plants.
Big Horn Sheep - Brief description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Salish Sea Expeditions - Provides innovative marine science education programs that teach students scientific principals while they navigate Puget Sound on a 61' sailing vessel.
Sheepish Grins - Learn about various breeds of sheep.
The Young Scientist's Introduction to Wetlands - Printable 15-page booklet teaches 5- to 10-year-olds about wetlands.
Bighorn Mountain Sheep - Full-color photograph and brief description.
Kawai Nui Marsh - Includes information about wildlife, plants, water flow, and sources of pollution. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams. Created by students at the Lanikai School on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Oakland Zoo: Domestic Sheep - Photography and basic description.
Dynamics of the Salt Marsh - A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation.
American Sheep Industry Association - Information for kids about sheep, lamb meat, and wool.
Tundra - Evergreen Project tells all about tundras, where they are and what kinds of plants and animals live on them.
Wild Horse and Burro Internet Adoption - Bureau of Land Management explains their adoption program for wild horses and burros.
Tundra and Polar - Find out a little about the animals that live on the arctic tundra.
Wild Horses, an American Romance - History and current state of wild horses in America.
Tundra - Climate, location, animals, health issues, all are discussed in this page produced by middle school students.
Fossil Horse Cybermuseum - Learn all about ancient horses and their ancestors in this exhibit developed by the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Athropolis - When three children land upon an iceberg - they meet the Throps and the Squallhoots. Story, songs, games, and learn about the Arctic.
Horses and History - Explains how horses helped build civilizations from ancient times, through the Middle Ages, up to modern times.
Live from Antarctica - Explores life under, on, and high above the Southern Ocean.
Horsefun - You love horses? Here you'll find good info on these animals, puzzles, and you can even test your knowledge.
Wild Arctic Activities - Do you know where the Arctic is? How about what lives there? Learn more about this chilly, frozen environment through mazes, puzzles, games, and other activities.
Horse N' About! - On this site developed by Irish students, play a racing game, learn horse jokes, ask a vet questions, and learn about horse anatomy.
Tundra Biome - Includes photographs and detailed information about the climate, animals, and plants.
Horses - Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Nature program on what a horse is, how some handicapped riders have succeeded, and how horsepower has helped civilization develop.
The Tundra Biome - Learn facts about the climate, plants, and animals that inhabit it.
Wild Horses of Mongolia - PBS Nature program narrated by Julia Roberts about the wild horses in Mongolia through the ages and as they are now.
The Tundra Biome - Arctic vs. Alpine - Characteristics of a tundra biome and an exploration of the flora and fauna of both arctic and alpine regions.
Virtual Horse Graphics - Free clip art, graphics, horse paintings, greeting cards, screen savers.
Kids' Corner: Rainforest Action Network - Explore the sights and sounds of the rain forest. Find out what other kids are doing to protect these endangered habitats, and learn how you can make a difference.
Care of the Horse - How to clean your horse, clean the stall, feed your horse, find a veterinarian, show your horse companionship.
Live From The Rainforest - A virtual expedition into the heart of our planet's largest rainforest, guided by some of the world's leading biologists.
Breeds of the World - The International Museum of the Horse's comprehensive listings of all equine breeds, complete with biographical information and photos.
Chunky Monkey's Rain-Forest Friends - Read about a few of the creatures that call the rain forest their home. And while you're at it, learn how to draw them as well.
Stacey Mayer's Free Online Coloring Books - Arabian horses and their friends.
The Rain Forest - What are the rain forests? Why are they important? Learn about these exotic lands, as well as the animals, snakes, plants, birds, bugs and people that inhabit them.
Horse Lover's Corral - Fun and educational site for horselovers of all ages. Includes jokes, riddles, pen pals, horse dictionary, horse anatomy, horse stories and poesm
Sounds of the Rainforest - Features the sounds of nature including birds, the environment, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
Przewalski's Horse - All about the only surviving species of wild horse; from the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Rainforest Live - An educational website on tropical rainforests with links to projects, research and expeditions. There are colouring pages, games, competitions, chat rooms and teaching ideas.
Horse Person - Horse humor pages, includes a "You know you're a horse person when" list.
Save The Rainforest - Fact sheets, photos, and ideas about ways to help save the rainforest.
Horses - Teaches the anamatoy, breeds, grooming, and equipment of horses through Shockwave games, interactive diagrams, and videos.
RainForest - Has facts and activities about Rain Forest animals and plants. Includes printable animal patterns, word searches and color sheets.
Horses - See pictures of and learn all about the many different breeds of horses.
Toucan Sam's Encyclopedia of the Rain Forest - Toucan Sam reveals a few of the secrets of the earth's rain forests.
The Colorful World of Paints and Pintos - History of paints and these horses today.
Tropical Rain Forests - Tropical rain forests once blanketed the Earth like a wide green belt around the equator. Now they're disappearing at a rate of 93,000 square miles per year. Find out why they're important and learn what's destroying them.
Talking With Horses - An interview with Animal Communicator, Susan Travis.
Amazonia Fun Quest - A kid-safe place to learn about the people, plants and animals of the Brazilian Amazon Rain Forest. Offers activities, games, puzzles and fun information about the Negro River area of Brazil.
Grooming for Health - A grooming routine that will help keep your horse healthy.
VirtualRainForest - An Online Tour - An interactive online tour of the rainforests of Central and South America. It is excellent for school projects and is written for children.
Mongolian Wild Horse - Provides information about the mongolian wild horse such as diet, habitat, and a photograph.
How a Rainforest Works - Photographic tour of a tropical rainforest shows what makes it such a bountiful environment for plants and animals.
Hippology: Studying the Horse - Study notes for those competing in 4-H or Pony Club Hippology, Horse Bowl, or Know Down competitions. Includes articles, bulletin board, and links.
KuKura, Guardian of the Rainforest - Online book explains why the rainforests are important. 56-page book can also be downloaded and printed for offline reading. Site also includes Flash animated pages.
Buying a Horse - Veterinarians help with what kind of horse to get and where to find just the right horse.
Exploring the Vast Amazon - Learn about the tribes, location, environmental and conservation issues, and most of the animals of the Amazon.
Big Dave's Cow Page - Teaches basic information about cows, with bovine-related clipart, facts, and trivia.
Sandy Wiseman's Photo-Journey Through a Costa Rican Rainforest - Shares an exquisite journey through a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, near the Rara Avis lodge.
Cattle Breeds - Introduces dozens of breeds raised for meat and dairy purposes; includes photographs.
Climate Kaleidoscope - Find out about rain forests, climate and the effects they have on each other.
Straus Kid's Page - A dairy-farming family shares fun facts about cows and milk, as well as tips for making butter, curds and whey, and even glue.
Amazon Interactive - Found out where the Amazon is, how much rain a rainforest receives, who lives there, and how the native people earn a living.
Bears.Org - Dedicated to providing accurate information about all species of bears, biology, mythology, and physiology.
Tropical Rainforest - All about the tropical rainforest biome. Includes description, global position, climate, and information on specific plants and animals of this biome.
BBC Online Nature Wild Animals Wildfacts: Bears - Photographs and fact sheet.
On the Line - Tropical Rain Forests - See some of the animals, plants and people which inhabit the tropical rain forests. Find out why they're in danger, and learn what people are doing to protect them.
Creature Feature: Brown Bears @ Nationalgeographic.com - All about brown bears from National Geographic. Includes photos, video clip, and audio files.
The Rain Forest Project - This class studied the Rain Forests of the world, drew detailed pictures of them, then wrote stories about their pictures.
Black Bear - Sketch and short description from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Rain Forest Theme - Third graders used the internet to research rain forests. Here they share some of the pages they found and tell what each one is about.
Black Bear - Full-color photograph and brief description.
Rainforests - Fourth grade students share what they have learned about life in the rain forests.
Grizzly Bear - Sketch and short description from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Animals Of The Rainforest - Images and facts of rainforest animals around the world. Also includes environmental information. From Midlakes Middle School, NY.
Polar Bear - Sketch and short description from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Vanishing Rainforests - Fourth grade students studied the importance of the rain forests and the risks man poses for them. They share some of their research, as well as original poems and artwork about these lands.
Grizzly Bear - Full-color photograph, brief description, and paw print.
Ecology: The Pond Ecosystem - An overview of the greenhouse effect, adaptations, the food chain, and other related topics. Written by students at St. Joseph High School.
American Black Bear - Photographs, audio clip, and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Lakes and Ponds Habitat Guide - Information and color photographs of hundreds of species that inhabit lakes and ponds in the North America.
Asiatic Black Bear - Photographs and fact sheet from BBC Online.
The Taiga Biome - Includes facts about the climate, animals, and plants that inhabit the taiga biome.
Polar Bear - Contains information about polar bears such as habitat, description, and behavior.
The Taiga Biome - Find out where the taiga is located, what animals inhabit it, and what plants can be found there.
Giant Pandas at the National Zoo - View pictures of the baby pandas at the national zoo in Washington D.C.
Taiga Biome - Includes photographs and detailed information about the climate, plants, and animals.
Brown Bear (Grizzly Bear) - Photographs, audio clip, and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Oceans - Teaches ocean geography, currents, and life beneath the sea, and through interactive diagrams and Shockwave games.
Giant Panda - Photographs, audio clip, and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Pacific Ocean - A source for those who are interested in the Pacific Ocean and the animal life found there.
Polar Bear - Photographs, audio clip, and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Treasures@Sea - A literature based unit about the ocean. Includes based lesson plans, interactive games, puzzles and quizzes, print activities, and experiments. Read or dive for a treasure hunt.
Sloth Bear - Photographs and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Poseidon's Library at Ocean.com - Sea stories, encyclopedia on creatures of the deep, and frequently asked questions.
Spectacled Bear - Photographs and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Secchi Disc (Transparency Disk) - An interactive exercise that demonstrates how to measure the clarity of the water and light penetration.
Malay Sun Bear - Photographs and fact sheet from BBC Online.
Oceanography in Atlantic Region of Canada - Highlights research that is taking place in the Atlantic Region of Canada, including fisheries management, aquaculture, hydrography, marine ecology and chemistry, oil exploration, and careers.
Grizzly Bear - Contains information about the size, habitat, range, population, life cycle, and diet of the grizzly bear.
Extreme 2002: Mission to the Abyss - Chronicles the journey of a research team led by University of Delaware marine scientist Craig Cary that set sail from San Diego, California. Includes features on seafloor geology and ocean creatures.
Polar Bear - Learn about the size, habitat, diet, population, and behavior of the polar bear.
EarthForce - Interactive exhibit about the earth's movements. From the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Giant Panda - Learn about the diet, size, life span, habitat, and behavior of the great panda.
BBC Education - The Essential Guide to Rocks - Archeological site uses Britain's rocks as a guide to its history.
Black Bear - Fact sheet about the black bear which includes information about the description, size, life span, habitat, and diet of this solitary animal.
Neill's Geology for Kids - A science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks.
Florida Black Bear - Includes information about the habitat, diet, life span, and size of this bear.
Earth Like a Puzzle - Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
Brown Bear - Provides information about the diet, habitat, enemies, life span, and life cycle of the brown bear.
Minerals - Comprehensive information about the many types of minerals in the world.
Red Panda - See color photographs and learn about the habitat, diet, life span, enemies, and weight of this solitary mammal.
Beauty and the Beast - Introduces four basic types of disasters unique to Hawaii and information on how individuals can better prepare themselves should they occur.
Red Panda (Lesser Panda) - Photographs, video clip, and fact sheet from BBC Online.
What on Earth is Soil? - Provides brief facts about soil such as what it is and how it is formed.
Grizzly Bear - Detailed description and pictures from the San Antonio Zoo.
USGS: Earthquakes for Kids - Site features puzzles, games, science fair ideas, the online activity links, and virtual earthquake fly-bys.
Amit's Panda Website - Profile of the panda, history, habitat, story, legend, and pictures.
Understanding Earthquakes - Shows a simulation of where earthquakes with a 5.5 or larger magintude have occurred in the last five years.
Grizzly Bear - Photographs and description from the Chaffee Zoological Gardens.
What's Shaking - Find out what earthquakes are, why they occur, and why we cannot predict them.
Malayan Sun Bear - Photographs and description from the Chaffee Zoological Gardens.
Life Along the Faultline - Investigates life and science along California's fault lines. The site includes exclusive video from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Polar Bear - Photographs and description from the Chaffee Zoological Gardens.
FEMA for Kids - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in charge of helping people before and after a disaster. Site includes stories, photos, rap music, games, experiments and quizzes.
Polar Bears Alive - Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping polar bears. On the left find links to Bear Facts, Polar Bear Maps, pictures in the Polar Bear Gallery, and Polar Bear FAQ.
Savage Earth: Restless Planet - Sections on learning from earthquakes, predicting quakes, and engineering quake-resistant buildings. Uses Flash animation and Quicktime video.
All About Dolphins: Index of Questions - Observe dolphins in their natural habitat with expert research biologists.
Virtual Earthquake - An interactive exercise which demonstrates how seismologists pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake using seismic waves.
Common Dolphin ACS Cetacean Fact Sheet - Information a dolphin's physical descriptions, typical weight and length, and mating habits.
Earthquakes - Learn what earthquakes are, how they occur, areas of the world frequented by earthquakes and the theory of continental drift which is often used to explain why earthquakes happen.
The Dolphin Institute - Dedicated to dolphins and whales through education, research, and conservation. Browse an educational area to learn about marine mammals. Offers student internships for those interested.
Earthquakes - Earthquake simulator from the Learning Channel. Includes a list of the top ten quakes, technology, cities at risk, gallery of devastation, and "As the World Churns."
Nature: Wisdom of the Wild - Dolphin Dichotomy - Find out how dolphins can actually help humans through the process of 'dolphin healing.'
VolcanoWorld Kids' Door - Includes stories about volcanoes by children's author Jane Kurtz, school project ideas, legends, virtual field trips, and games.
Dolphins: The Oracles of the Sea - Provides information about dolphins such as evolution, behavior, and anatomy.
Volcanoes Online - Learn about volcanoes, plate tectonics and visit volcanoes around the world. Several colorful illustrations, at home activities, games, and a glossary.
Whale Songs: The Common Dolphin - Discovered in 1758, the dolphin has been a species known to most who know anything about the sea. Learn more about this creature, including the habitat it lives in, its life cycle, and behavior.
Volcanoes - Lists information about volcanoes such as why they erupt and what they are made of. Also contains activities and links to other informative sites.
Bottlenose Dolphin - Includes information about the habitat, life span, diet, and size of the bottlenose dolphin.
VolcanoWorld: Volcanoes Erupting - Watch fascinating video clips of volcanoes erupting.
Dolphins - The Deep Blue Sea - Interesting facts, FAQ, dolphin biology, gifts, and guestbook.
An Analysis of Mt. Etna - Contains information related to the volcano Mt. Etna including formation, location, history, consequences, benefits, preventative measures, and comparison with other volcanoes.
My Dolphin Facts - Anatomy, reproduction, surfacing, diet, size, swimming speed, life span, sleeping, and traveling characteristics of the dolphin.
Cinder Cones - View a photograph and learn some basic information about this type of volcano.
All About Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses - Information on both the differences and similarities of seals and sea lions.
Volcanocam - Mt. St. Helens refreshable images. Includes background information.
Southern Elephant Seal - Provides information about elephant seals. Information includes habitat, description, and food sources.
Glacier - General introduction to glaciers, the Antarctic, and related topics in weather, climate, oceans, and geology, from Rice University.
Sea Lions - General information on "Zalophus californianus californianus," otherwise known as a sea lion.
All About Glaciers - Get the scoop on everything you wanted to know about glaciers.
Pacific Walrus - Provides information about walruses such as habitat, description, and communication techniques.
Glaciers - Learn what a glacier is, how it forms, how it moves, and what types of glaciers exist in the world.
Walrus - Find out how walruses, marine mammals, have one particularly striking similarity with trees.
Glaciers and the Glacial Ages - Learn what a glacier is, how it forms, and how frequently ice ages occur.
Walrus - Listen to what a 19th century novelists has to say about the walrus and view pictures with hoards of walruses.
Glaciers - A interactive exercise that demonstrate different types of glaciers, how they form and flow.
ThinkQuest: Whales - A student-based website on various whales of interest from the humpback to the unique Finless Porpoise. Suitable for all ages.
The Armchair Caver - Avoid the unpleasantness of actual caving with armchair guides. Offers clickable maps with photographs of the cave.
Whales - An archive of activities for students to participate in while learning more about whales at the same time.
Cave Formation - Discover how caves are formed. Also, find out what stalactites and stalagmites are.
Whale Songs - Provides detailed information about many different species, then tests knowledge with an interactive quiz.
Cave Glossary - Contains a glossary of common cave terms including soda straws, popcorn, and wild caves.
White Whale - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Cave Ecology - Provides basic information on cave surfaces and how industrial hazards and waste affect 'cave country'.
WhaleNet - An interactive educational web site that focuses on whales and marine research. The WhaleNet points out all of the resources availalbe.
Lava Tube Caves Near Bend, Oregon - A fourth grade class introduces some of the basics of cave exploration, cave safety, and cave formations.
Bowhead Whale - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Magnificant Mulu - Find out more about the mysteries of the Mulu cave system in Malaysia. Discover how many animal and plant species rely on these caves and view some pictures of limestone formations.
Sei Whale - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Virtual Cave - Photographs of caves from all over the world both underwater and underground. Includes close-up shots and descriptions of the different plants, animals, and minerals found in each.
BBC Online Nature Wild Animals Wildfacts: Whales and Relatives - Introduces more than three dozen species of whales, dolphins and other creatures. Includes fact sheets, photographs, and sound and video files.
The ABC's of Plate Tectonics - Offers an analysis on the some of the principles behind 'plate tectonics' including how rift zones develop and how the structural properties of land masses produce certain collisions.
Southern Right Whale - Short description and photograph from PBS's Secrets of the Ocean Realm series.
An Introduction to Plate Tectonics - Find out how and why certain plates move and learn some of the theories that scientists have used to explain these movements.
Royal BC Museum - Whale Tails - An activity guide about whales of the West Coast of Canada. Includes a list of species, teacher and student guides, glossary, and links.
Paleomap Project - Contains an online archive of images of the Earth from the late Precambrian era over 60 million years ago. Features information on climate history and research.
Sperm Whale - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Quia - Java Games - Contains games and activities that help users learn some terms related to the study of plate tectonics and continental drift.
Sperm Whale ACS Cetacean Fact Sheet - Comprehensive information on the sperm whale's scientific name, physical characteristics, and behaviorial traits.
CVO Website - Plate Tectonics and Sea-Floor Spreading - Learn what the Ring of Fire is, along with further information on the theory of plate tectonics and how it has contributed toward the formation of mountains.
Sperm Whales - Answers question concerning how fast whales really move and examines the likelihood of whales existing in a given habitat.
Plate Tectonics - Tectonic plates are section pieces of the Earth's lithosphere. This activity demonstrates where earthquakes and volcanoes form at the cracks between plate edges.
Whale Songs: Cetacean Information - Sperm Whales - Information ranges from natural history to sperm whales' world population.
Pacific Tsunami Museum - Promotes public education about tsunamis for the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Region. Includes answers to commonly asked questions and tsunami photographs.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Sperm Whale - Short description and photograph from PBS series.
Savage Earth: Waves of Destruction - Highlights include animated illustrations, articles, an "Ask the Experts" section, photographs, and video downloads.
Killer Whale - Full-color photograph and short description.
Savage Seas - The Crow's Nest - Discover the power of waves and how fast they can travel. Includes animations and videos clips.
Killer Whale - Learn about the appearance, size, habitat, diet, and behavior of this social whale.
Tsunami - Offers surveys, research, extensive links, and general information.
Ocean Futures Online - Learn about Keiko, the star of Free Willy, and more about our oceans, threats to the oceans and their inhabitants, and how you can help make a difference. Contains a photo gallery, and sounds in wav format.
Tsunamis - Features some brief facts about these gigantic waves and how they are formed.
Orca - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Edwards Aquifer - Provides information on one of the world's most well-known aquifers. Features graphs and charts, images, essays, and pictures that describe how the aquifer formed.
Orca Home - Provides pictures, information, links, and captivity issues on Orca whales.
Georgia's Ground Water Resources - Includes details on what groundwater is, along with information on the cycle it goes through and its movement.
Whale Link - Characteristics, live and pre-recorded killer whale calls, population statistics, and pictures.
Aquifers - Provides colored pictures and information on why water is important and how it's frequently used. Features include answers to frequently asked questions and photo galleries.
Fin Whale - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Aquifers - Examines the role pH and materials including clay, limestone, and minerals play on the quality of aquifers and other water sources.
Fin Whale - Contains photos of the second largest animal ever to live on this planet.
Aquifer Basics - Offers a brief definition of an aquifer along with pictures and information on various aquifer types, including sandstone and volcanic aquifer rocks.
The Fin Whale - Features a description, photos, and sounds.
Maine Geology - Aquifers Fact Sheet - Includes brief information on groundwater and aquifers.
Hawaii's Humpback Whales - The humpback whales migrate to hawaii annually to reproduce, give birth, and nurse their young.Contains pictures and information about the whales behavior.
South Dakota Aquifers - Learn more about aquifers by looking at South Dakota's aquifers. Discover what an aquifer is, where they can be found, and its significance to humans in general.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Humpback Whale - Short description and photograph from the PBS series.
How Weather Works - A fabulous guide to the science of the atmosphere from USA Today. Find out about "sun dogs" and learn how hurricanes work.
Canadian Museum of Natural History: Humpback Whale - Short description and sketch.
Weather Eye - Lessons and projects designed to help students in grades 2-12 learn about weather.
Humpback Whale - Full-color photograph and short description.
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - Includes a fantastic weather section with detailed accounts on everything from anticlyclones to wind. Printable and very easy to understand.
Nature: Humpback Whales - Includes detailed information, photographs, sounds, and movies. From PBS.
Dan's Wild Weather Page - Newschannel 19's very own weather guru Dan Satterfield keeps us up to date with the latest weather news and explains all the scientific stuff as well.
Canadian Arctic Profiles: Hump-backed Whale - Fact sheet tells which Canadian waters this species inhabits.
Geography and Climate of the 50 States - Geography and Climate information for each of the 50 states.
Humpback Whale Fact Sheet - Basic information about the species from the American Cetacean Society.
Weatherwise - The BBC Online Weather Centre. Latest forecasts from around the world and a host of experiments and activities to try.
Whales Online Expedition - Tells about a whale tracking expedition off the shores of Maui. Includes answers to questions asked by students.
Weather - Animated weather movies from brainpop.
Humpback Whale - Brief look at the status of Alaska's humpback whale population.
Online Meteorology Guide - A fun and comprehensive guide with modules on clouds and precipitation, forces and wind, air masses and fronts, weather forcasting, storms, and hurricanes.
Humpback Whale Watching in Big Sur California - Describes these creatures and offers tips for people who want to catch a glimpse of them.
Build Your Own Weather Instruments - Provides links to directions for building rain gauges, anemometers, psychrometers, wind streamers, temperature graphs, and rainfall graphs.
Species at Risk: Humpback Whales - Offers a detailed description, photograph, and information on which Canadian waters they inhabit.
Live From the Storm - An interactive, animated weather resource for middle-school educators and students. Part of the Passport to Knowledge series.
Humpback Whale - Contains a fact sheet listing the size, population, life span, habitat, and diet of the humpback whale.
Weather One - Discusses several topics of weather including clouds, seasons, air pressure, winds, global warming, and violent weather. Also contains activities to give students a hands-on experience with weather.
Blue Whale Fact Sheet - Detailed information from the American Cetacean Society.
Weather Summary - Learn about weather patterns and discover how our climate is changing. Try your hand at being a storm chaser in a hands-on Web activity.
Species at Risk: Blue Whale - Fact sheet and photograph from the Canadian Wildlife Service.
Tornadoes - Looks at what tornadoes are, how they are measured, how they have impacted the world in the past, and what people can do to prepare for them. Includes activity sheets.
Planet Ocean: Blue Whale - A fun introduction to the species along with answers to common questions. From DiscoverySchool.com.
Layer of Earth's Atmosphere - Interactive activity to learn the differences between each layer of the atmosphere and where atmospheric phenomena occur.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Blue Whale - Short description and photograph from the PBS series.
Weathernet.2ya - Education, software and questions. Users may submit questions via e-mail and receive a reply within 48 hours.
Canadian Museum of Natural History: Blue Whale - Short description and sketch.
A Hurricane Hunter's Photo Album - Photos taken from an airplane flying into a hurricane.
Blue Whale - Learn about the habitat, description, size, diet, and behavior of the blue whale.
Kidstorm - Kidstorm is part of Sky Diary and explains tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes and storm chasing to kids.
Blue Whale - Easy-to-read fact sheet complete with photographs. From the National Parks Conservation Association.
Owlie Skywarn - Owlie explains the dangers of severe weather and offers some safety tips.
Grey Whale - Full-color photograph and short description.
Weather Disasters - Fun interactive site with plenty of information, puzzles and games for young children. Find out how to make a disaster kit.
Canadian Museum of Natural History: Grey Whale - Short description and sketch.
Web Weather for Kids - Atmospheric science experiments. Create a thunderstorm, lightning, tornadoes right in your classroom or at home.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Grey Whale - Short description and photograph from the PBS series.
Thunder & Lightning - Fabulous definition for children with information on cyclones, hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms.
Endangered: Gray Whale - Tells the history of this creature and describes the factors which are threatening its survival.
Severe Storm Laboratory - Questions and answers on tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning and thunderstorms.
Gray Whale Fact Sheet - Describes the species in detail. From the American Cetacean Society.
Storms of the Century - Themed around the savage planet, find out about extratropical storms.
J.J.'s Adventure - Describes the rescue and subsequent release of a baby gray whale. From Thinkquest.
S.W.I.R.L. - A fun introduction to tornadoes from Warner Bros. Read the safety information and the storm chaser's guide.
Gray Whale Watching in Big Sur, California - Describes these magnificent creatures and tells when people are most likely to catch a glimpse of them off the coast.
Hurricanes - Lists information, names, quizzes, and activities about hurricanes.
Species at Risk: Grey Whale - Photograph, description, and a look at the factors placing this species at risk. From the Canadian Wildlife Service.
Tsunami - Explains how tsunamis are created and how scientists detect them.
Gray Whale - Learn about the size, population, habitat, and diet of these playful whales.
Hurricane - Describes hurricanes and lists information about the structure and how they're formed.
Armadillo Central - Armadillo information, photos, facts, and pictures.
Tropical Twisters - Find out what a tropical twister is, how it moves, how destructive they can be, and try the hurricane word search.
The Armadillo - Contains extensive information about the Armadillo such as body size, close relatives, and habitat.
Stormy Weather - Provides internet activities, and information on tropical storms and tornadoes.
The Virtual Zoo: Armadillos - Contains information about the armadillo such as body structure, movement, and body size.
Click2Disasters - Galveston: The Great Storm of 1900 - With links to primary sources, learn how hurricanes form and how the Great Storm of 1900 temporarily buried Galveston, causing the worst natural disaster in US history.
About Armadillos - Includes information about Armadillos such as anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
Hurricanes - Learn what hurricanes are, where they form, how they are studied and why they are so destructive. Includes activities and background information.
Nine-Banded Armadillo Printout- EnchantedLearning.com - Provides information such as habitat, body structure, and diet of the nine banded armadillo.
Armadillos - Brief description of armadillos with one photo. Find out how they walk and what they eat.
The Bat Cave - Investigate myths about bats and tour a bat cave.
LHS Masters of the Night Bat Quiz - Take a quiz to test knowledge of bats with true and false questions. Includes a list of links to other related sites as well.
KidZone's Bats - Free printable activity worksheets, online activities, facts, and photos about bats.
Bat Thematic Unit - A resource for educators creating and delivering a thematic unit on bats with pages for students as well. Literature, conservation, and resources.
Desert Bats (DesertUSA) - All about bats: includes color photos, scientific names, common names, description, behavior, range, habitats and life cycle.
Bats - Comparison and contrast of bats in relation to ot