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Science NetLinks:

This AAAS site contains an extensive, keyword searchable list of science sites, including a list of Super Science Sites judged to be outstanding. There are also ideas on how to use those ideas in class, and a forum for discussing internet issues with other science teachers. Sponsored by MCI WORLDCOM.

Kinetic City:

Kids can participate in this on-going, cool, online AAAS science adventure through this web site. Register each team wirh pseudonyms and a password, and the free adventre can begin. They can also listen to the Super Crew stories on the radio, or read about their adventures in a series of books.

CyberZone: Science @ Your Fingertips:

A Franklin Institute site that contains links to science activities from Science@Home and Science.Explorations. Explorations include Animals, Human Body, Everest, Sport, Forensics, Weather and more. Also available: Science.Lab, Science.Library, Science.Teams, Science@Home for Kids, and Web.Intro.

Explorer Science Curriculum:

A complete natural science curriculum with activities and lesson plans organized in outline form. Developed jointly by the University of Kansas UNITE group and the Great Lakes Collaborative.

EarthSea Investigators:

This site is dedicated to inquiry-based science that supports Oregon's CIM, CAM, PASS standards. There are discussion groups on teaching and assessing scientific inquiry skills, categorized links to sites students can use to research science topics, and a draft scientific inquiry scoring guide from the Oregon Dept. of Education.

Careers in Oceanography:

The U.S. Navy Public Affairs Office has authored this web site pertaining to oceanographic careers and other marine-related fields.

SAS Geology and Earth Sciences Sites:

The Society for Amateur Scientists Geology and Earth Sciences Links page.

The Geology Page:

A collection of earth science resources. Part of the U.S. School Page.

Minerals by Name:

Click on a letter of the alphabet, then find the mineral you are interested in. Information about appearance, composition, where to find it, and much more. A commercial site, but contains lots of information for rock hounds.

Science Daily Magazine:

News about all kinds of science stories as they break. Latest stories listed by titles on the home page, but you can search the archives, or go to several topic categories to browse. Links to other 'cool' sites, too.

The Why Files:

Find about about the science in and behind the news.

Minutes from ME:

A series of fun science and math learning activities on a variety of topics. Part of the Franklin Museum web site.

Scientists in the City:

A collaborative on-line investigation sponsored by the Franklin Institute. Participants have a chance to investigate, communicate, and share ideas via the web site.

MAD Scientist Network:

Sponsored by the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, this is an interactive ask-a-scientist type site. Staffed by scientists actively engaged in science education and research at institutions around the world.

SLN:

Science Learning Network. Funded by Unisys Corp. and the National Science Foundation, this project incorporates inquiry-based teaching approaches, telecomputing, collaboration among geographicaly dispersed teachers and classrooms, and Internet / WWW resources. The index page contains links to the 'testbed' schools that are part of the project, as well as the museums that form the network. Our own OMSI is a part of this effort.

Science Central:

This commercial site has directories containing thousands of sites, all organized by topics and sub topics. An incredible array of sites, some very specific in focus, once you get to the lists of links. Their 'Science in the News' selections offer good coverage of media takes on science issues.

Learning About Leonardo:

A jumping-off point for learning about this most amazing of scientists.

4000 Years of Women in Science:

A nicely organized site from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Alabama. Contains biographies of over 125 women from scientific and technical history up to the 1900's

Science Links:

The Multnomah County Library reference staff's selection of cool science sites. Listed in general categories.

The Franklin Institute Science Museum:

If you like to explore a kaleidescope of science topics, this is your site. The index provides direct links to an "amazing" series of topics.

CAOS Online:

The Chicago Academy of Science online site. Access Nature Science and the Web, and CAOS Club for some interactive fun with science.

Math-Science Learning Coalition:

The University of Michigan sponsors this site containing hands-on science lessons and activities, career exploration, and learning help.

Loyola U. Math/Science Page:

There is something here for everyone: parents, students, mathematicians, scientists, and educators.

Frank Potter's Science Resources:

A listing of over 2000 math and science resources listed by categories. Pick a topic like Engineering and go for a ride.

Science Junction:

This is a very nice interactive site prepared by North Carolina State University. This cyber-community of teachers, students and researchers has a teacher terminal, student station, and data depot, all geared to encourage collaboreation among the schools in the state. There are more features, too. Worth a visit.

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