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BrainPop
Health, science and technology information aimed at elementary and middle
school age kids
Everyday
Science
Radio series that
explores the wonders of science found in our everyday lives.
Exploratorium
The museum of science, art and human perception.
Franklin
Institute
Online learning
resources from the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia.
How Things Work
Learn about the physics
and science of the world around you from Louis Bloomfield, Prof. of
Physics, University of Virginia.
Making
Science Make Sense
Promotes science literacy across the
U.S. through hands-on learning.
Maryland
Science Center
Classroom
programs, camp-ins, traveling exhibits, teacher and student resources.
Science Learning Network
Online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and
others.
Smithsonian
Institution
Located in Washington,
D.C., the institution provides public education in the arts, sciences, and history.
Science Magazines On-line
Popular
Science
Scientific
American
Science and Social Studies Booklists for Kids: Grades 1-3
Research Databases: Science
New Book of Popular
Science
Leading science encyclopedia for students with 400 articles and numerous
images, charts, and tables. Includes science projects, games, scientist
biographies, news articles and star gazing updates. Complete source for
science information including teacher lesson plans, careers in science, and
Nobel Prize winners. (Grolier)
Science Resource
Center (for K12 and public libraries)
In-depth, curriculum-oriented science resource for Earth Science, History of
Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Science and Technology, Science as
Inquiry, Space Science and more. Reference titles, periodicals, science
glossary, web links. (Gale Cengage)
Want to know more about weather?
Intellicast Local and international weather, radar, Nexrad and satellite information.
Old Farmer's Almanac Tide tables, planting charts, recipes and weather forecasts.Kids' Lightning Information and Safety Important lightning information and safety tips for kids and their families.
Space Weather Now How geomagnetic storms and solar radiation affect us here on Earth.Mount Washington Weather Center A unique environmental observatory located atop the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S.
Weather Channel On-line forecasts, weather maps, local forecasts, ski conditions and worldwide weather information.NOAA Current local, national, marine and aviation weather information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Weather Glossary An alphabetical listing of weather-related terms and their definitions from the National Weather Service.National Weather Service Local and national forecasts, radar maps, marine forecasts, weather data, and severe weather alerts.
Weather Underground Get the weather for any U.S. city, state or zip. Or use the interactive "current conditions" map to check your weather!Get today's InstaWeather forecast for Baltimore!
Earth and Sky
Web site of the award-winning daily
science radio series about popular science subjects.
Eclipses of the
Sun and Moon
Find
out when the next eclipse will be, or when they occurred in the past.
Griffith
Observatory
Non-profit
educational institution providing information on astronomy to the public.
NASA
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum
Largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world.
USNO
Astronomical Applications Department
Answers to some frequently asked questions about astronomy.
Virtual
Reality Moon Phases
View
the phase of the Moon for any date and time [1800-2199 A.D.].
Astronomy Magazines On-line:
Astronomy.com
Sky
and Telescope
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