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International Space Station -: This site on the NASA server, offers updated information on the status of the International Space Station project. Included are news updates, images of the plans, and a crew roster.
[ Illustrations: some | Reading Level: 3-6 | Subject: NASA ]
Kennedy Space Center -: Welcome to the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) center of excellence for launch and payload processing. We are responsible for the checkout, launch and landing of the Space Shuttle and its payloads.

You can view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, or above various cities around the globe.

Exploring the Planets -

Compare the planets and find out what planets have wind and storms. If you want a fun, easy way to get information about the planets and other things that deal with space, then you must visit this site.

The Inner Planets -

The inner planets are Mercury,Venus, Earth, Mars. There is also the Sun.

Lunar and Planetary Institute -

Welcome to the Lunar and Planetary Institute. We are a NASA-funded institute in Houston, Texas, devoted to studying the solar system and sharing the excitement of space exploration with the public.

Meteorite Central -: Meteor Showers occur when the dust particles from an aged comet pass through the Earth's atmosphere...these small particles zip toward the Earth and burn up creating a 'shower' of shooting stars. A Meteor is the bright fireball seen when a sizeable meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and begins to burn...seeing one is indeed a rare occurrence!
Meteors -: From Newton's Apple, this tells you what meteors are and where they come from, with a related activity to try.
Moonlink - A Space Education Program from NASA -: Moonlink - The Internet-based Space Education Program for NASA's Lunar Prospector Mission. See how you can be part of a Live Space Mission right from the classroom with Moonlink.
NASA Homepage -: Home Page of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this site contains information about NASA itself, and links to separate sections on current missions: Mir, Space Station, Lunar Prospector, and Mars Global Surveyor.
NASA Human Spaceflight -: Mission information, crew biographies, science mission descriptions, and launch status of the current Space Shuttle and Space Station mission. Includes photos and videos, launch visitor information, Space Shuttle FAQ, and an archive of data from previous missions.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory -: Managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the lead U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system. JPL spacecraft have visited all known planets except Pluto (a Pluto mission is currently under study for the early part of the next decade).
NASA Kids -: NASA KIDS offers a fun way for children to learn about NASA's activities and science, using interactive tools and kid-attractive pages. NASA KIDS is an on-line or printable resource designed for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
NASA SpaceLink -: The Library is the heart of NASA Spacelink and the official home to the NASA Education Division's electronic publications and NASA Television's education schedule. The Library is also your guide to NASA's Internet resources with hundreds of subject oriented pages and the capability to search all of NASA.

Nine Planets - For Kids -

With permission from Bill Arnett, I've revamped his web site, The Nine Planets, for younger audience suitability. The Nine Planets is a very comprehensive information site featuring the nine planets of our solar system. To create a simpler, more focused atmosphere, I've eliminated the more advanced concepts, emphasized the more basic concepts, and given it more of a 'kid-friendly' look

NOVA Online: Doomsday Asteroid -

NOVA Online provides information about asteroids, comets, and other astronomical bodies..

Planetary Fact Sheets -

A list of links to fact sheets on the planets of the solar system.

Project Galileo: Bringing Jupiter to Earth -

Welcome to the Project Galileo Home Page! Check out our extensive collection of just-released images and data from Jupiter, read a brief introduction to the mission, and join the excitement as we take you through Galileo's exploration of our solar system's largest planet.

Solar System Simulator -

This site offers the user a chance to view different planets and moons as they would be seen from Earth. Inputs include which planet, time of day, and percentage of view.

The Moon - Space and Astronomy for Kids -: From About.com's Astronomy for Kids guide, here are some interesting moon facts.

Views of the Solar System -

Views of the Solar System presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos.

Welcome to the Planets -

This is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program. The collection has been extracted from the interactive program "Welcome to the Planets" which was distributed on the Planetary Data System Educational CD-ROM.

Your Weight on Other Worlds -

Ever wonder what you might weigh on Mars or The Moon? Here's your chance to find out. Fill in your weight below in the space indicated. You can enter your weight in any unit you wish.

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Chemistry

Bill Nye Episode Guide: Chemical Reactions -: From Bill Nye the Science Guy, read what constitutes a chemical reaction, learn some amazing facts, and try an experiment.

BREAD - Chemistry -: From Newton's Apple, find out what happens to make bread rise, then look at yeast cells in the related activity.
Chem4Kids -: Tour the world of chemistry presented in kids' terms: matter ; elements ; atoms ; math ; reactions ; and key topics. Plus profiles of great chemists and physicists and a glossary of chemical terms.
Chemicool Periodic Table -: From David Hsu, this shows the Periodic Table of the Elements, with a legend defining what type of element each one is. Each element leads to an in depth discussion of it's properties.
Chemistry Helper -: Large list of links to various chemistry sites available on the web. The levels range from grade school to college.

Element Games -: A central index page for all of the games and materials we have developed to help students learn the names and symbols of the elements.

Experiments in Growing Crystals -: Kitchen chemistry is fun for science projects and learning. Here's how to grow your own crystals and cave formations. If you are a kid, get an adult to help you. If you are an adult, get a kid to help you.

Periodic Table of the Elements -: The periodic table is the most important chemistry reference there is. It arranges all the known elements in an informative array. Elements are arranged left to right and top to bottom in order of increasing atomic number.. This order generally coincides with increasing atomic mass
pH Factor -: The pH Factor is designed as a resource to help elementary and middle school teachers introduce acids and bases to their students. Materials are organized by the Seven E's: Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand, Extend, Exchange, and Examine. This model can be used in a linear fashion or each E can stand alone. Each E contains an interactive screen and lesson plans.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab -: Welcome to Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - a treasure filled site full of fun (and off-beat) science experiments - and they're all free! We've got science and chemistry experiments for parents, teachers, kids, and children of all ages.
Science is Fun -: The master of chemical demonstrations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, shares the fun of science through home science activities, demonstration shows, videos, and books. Information about these and other science fun stuff is available here.
The Sciences Explorer -: Here at the sciences explorer, we have tried our best to bring all the best of science and all the best of the internet to students, youths, and people all over the world. Includes major sections on: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

The Visual Elements Periodic Table -: Each of the 109 elements is accompanied by a visual image, as well as a description and history (including origin of name). The site is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Experiments

Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects -: Agriculture doesn't have its own category in science fairs, but it is a part of many of the "official" categories. Here, we've put together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own project.
Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen -: This site is an ever growing warehouse of the kinds of projects some of the more demented of us tried as young people, collecting in one place many of the classic, simple science projects that have become part of the collective lore of amateur science. For the most part, the projects on this site are fairly safe. There are a few exceptions which could be very dangerous, and are posted only because they are interesting to know about.

Crystal Gardens -: Crystals are not alive, but they can grow. Growing crystals requires a little time and patience. If you have both (plus a few other ingredients), you can grow your own crystal gardens.

Edible/Inedible Experiments -: Herein lie a series of experiments demonstrating conceptsin different branches of science. Some may be eaten before, during or after the experiment, and some definitely should not be eaten at all.
Electric Club Activities Handbook -: 37 Experiments in electricity and electromagnetism with illustrations andnotes. The experiments should be done only under the supervision of an instructor or parent.
Experiments in Growing Crystals -: Kitchen chemistry is fun for science projects and learning. Here's how to grow your own crystals and cave formations. If you are a kid, get an adult to help you. If you are an adult, get a kid to help you.
Exploratorium Science Snacks -: Each Snack begins with a photograph of itself, a short introduction and a list of the materials needed. Other sections give assembly instructions, contain descriptions of how to use the completed exhibits, and explain the science behind them. Most of the Snacks can be completed by one person. If a partner or adult help is needed, this is indicated.

Helping Your Child Learn Science -: This book provides examples of a few simple activities we can do with our children. It is an introduction to the wealth of material in many other books available in libraries and bookstores. It might also inspire us to make up our own experiments to see why and how things turn out the way they do.
Home Experiments -: These experiments are part of a collection that Professor Shakhashiri distributes to the audience at his annual holiday lecture and at other presentations throughout the year:
Hunkin's Experiments -: Tim Hunkin trained as an engineer, but then became a cartoonist (drawing the Rudiments of Wisdom for the Observer newspaper for 14 years). His next career was in television (writing and presenting three series called ‘The Secret Life of Machines’ for Channel 4). He now works mainly for museums, building interactive exhibits and curating and designing exhibitions.

Mad Scientist Experiments 2000 -: How do you stop water from freezing? What does lemon juice do to metals? Enter our lab to discover many fascinating experiments, facts, and results. Try the experiments at home or school and email us your results.
Make Your Own Crystal Garden -: You can grow your own crystals quite easily, and with a bit of experimenting, create your own crystal garden with different crystal shapes and colors. Here's how to grow crystals from alum, but the method is the same whatever you want to grow crystals from. You can buy alum powder from a chemist's shop [drugstore] and growing the crystal will take about 3 weeks.
Neuronlab Online -: Interact with the NASA space mission and the Neurolab experiments!
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab -: Welcome to Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - a treasure filled site full of fun (and off-beat) science experiments - and they're all free! We've got science and chemistry experiments for parents, teachers, kids, and children of all ages.

Science Experiments You Can Do! -: This site offers instructions for 8 different science experiments that you can do at home.
Science Fair Central -: Let our online experts help you improve your science skills, and find the resources you need to make your next science fair project a great one.
Science Fair Project Index -: The index contains projects from almost all areas of science and many areas of technology. However, experiments involving psychology and other social sciences have not, for the most part, been included. In addition, most crafts and projects of a recreational nature have been excluded. Therefore, many activities found in electronics, metalworking, carpentry, and domestic science books are omitted from this index.
Science Fair Project Resource Guide -: Do you need to do a science fair project? This list of web sites provides the basic materials to do just that. The HOW TO DO A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT articles explain the different parts of science fair projects. SAMPLES of completed science fair projects will show some successful projects for different age levels.
Science Fair Tips -: Students are expected to show increasing sophistication and application as grade level increases. Elementary students might illustrate or model a science topic of interest to them, or they might demonstrate how a particular principle works. Middle school students are expected to conduct an experiment of some type, and to use process skills which are relational by nature.
Science Hobbyist -: An Internet resource guide to science experiments, science fair projects, and weird (pseudoscience) science sites.
Science Made Simple -: Get great projects & experiments and clear, detailed answers to common science questions.
Science Toys You Can Make With Your Kids -: The book describes in simple terms how to make toys that teach science. First I discuss how to make a science toy, so those who only want to build the toy can do so without bothering with how or why it works. After that, I explain the science behind the toy, starting with simple concepts, and building to a college level.
ScienzFair Project Ideas -: The following categories provide listings of ideas which you may use to develop into a science fair project. Most are not fully developed projects, but just ideas and outlines. It is left to the student to fully develop the project. Some items are preceded by an animated button which indicates a link to additional web references.
Seltzer Tablet Rocket -: Directions on how to create your own rocket.
Simple but Significant Science Using Everyday Materials -: A collection of hands-on science activities using easy-to-find and materials from around your house. Experiments include "Lightning in your mouth" "coat-hanger chimes" and "dinner table optics"

Solar Energy Science Projects -: Science project ideas for students using solar energy. Adobe Acrobat reader necessary.
Static Electricity -: "Static electricity is the imbalance of positive and negative charges" explains the January issue of the "Curious Kids' Science Newsletter." A wonderfully in-depth analysis of static electricity for middle and high-school students, along with an "I CAN READ" section for early elementary students. Terrific illustrations and at-home experiments make this a great site!

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More Science

A-to-Z Science -: DiscoverySchool and World Book this month have teamed to launch A-to-Z Science, a free online science encyclopedia for students of all ages. The site is a searchable online science database with thousands of articles that cover a wide range of science topics - plants, animals, space, laboratories and more.

Albert Einstein Home Page -: This site is a biographical site of Albert Einstein's life and work. It has many useful pictures and links. There is also a search engine for the site to assist in finding what you are looking for.
Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone -: This site is an attempt to reconstruct, in fine-grained detail, the path taken by Alexander Graham Bell, with links to other inventors and ideas. Click on the buttons at the top of the page to begin to explore this growing resource, whose initial development was funded, in part, by a grant from the History and Philosophy of Science program of the National Science Foundation.

Ask Dr. Physics -: Ask Dr. Physics is designed to help K-12 students acquire a better understanding of the physical world and assist K-12 physical science teachers in developing demonstrations, exercises and lessons for their students.
Ask Dr. Science -: Welcome to the Ask Dr. Science Web Site, the home of America's foremost authoritarian on the world around us. Or at least the world around him. "There is a thin line between ignorance and arrogance," he says, "and only I have managed to erase that line." View the science questions from his readers and his..um...unique explanations.
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.So Dr. Universe has taken it upon herself to ask those questions you've always wondered about, but didn't ask because you didn't want to seem stupid.
Ask A Geologist -: Do you have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks,maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers? You can email earth science questions to:Ask-A-Geologist@usgs.gov Each message goes to a different USGS earth scientist. Please include a return address in the body of your message. You should receive a reply in a few days.
Ask A Scientist -: The archives of the Ask A Scientist ©question and answer postings between 1991 and 1996 can be found within this web site. The question is emailed directly to our volunteer scientists [located throughtout the world] and answers will be emailed to the return email address you have provided. Make certain that your email address is correct.
Asteroids: Deadly Impact @ nationalgeographic.com -: This is an online detective game produced by National Geographic. The graphics are relatively fast passed. The site also offers a significant amount of background data on asteroids.
The Atoms Family -: Contains activities about energy concepts, the power of the sun, energy conservation, energy transformation, electricity and fossil fuels being presented by famous gothic horror characters.

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