ANIMALS
Animal Diversity Web
Search for information on a specific animal or browse through Kingdom Animalia.
Some images are available and have Conditions of Use.
CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of over 29,000 images of animals which can be browsed or searched
and that can be used for non-commercial purposes. After a search, clicking on
the more information link provides information about the photograph and
additional links to find out more about the animal.
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ASTRONOMY
Solar System Exploration Home Page
NASA information about the planets and missions to explore them. History
includes a timeline of solar system exploration.
Star Child: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Information on the solar system and universe, at two levels, for
grade-schoolers. Space Stuff includes Who's Who in Space.
Windows to the Universe
Information about Our Planet, Our Solar System, Astronomy
& the Universe, Space
Missions. History & People contains brief biographical sketches of scientists.
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DINOSAURS
Discovery
Channel - Guide - Dinosaurs
Includes links to Dinosaur Planet, When Dinos Roamed the
Earth, Valley of the T-Rex, and more.
Dinosaurs: Natural History Museum's Dino Directory
Basic facts about dinosaurs with pictures that can be browsed alphabetically or
by time period.
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GENERAL SCIENCE
Mad Sci Network
A network of hundreds of scientists who answer questions. Browse the Archives,
use the Search Engine, the Random Knowledge Generator, or browse the FAQs. If
you don't find the answer you can Ask-A-Scientist. Use the Mad Sci Library to
locate information on the web.
Science.gov - Resources for Kids, Parents and Teachers
U.S. government science and technology web sites arranged alphabetically.
Browsing the list is best as the search feature takes you out of the resources
for kids, parents, and teachers.
Science & Math - FirstGov for Kids
"Learn about rockets, weather, the human body, outer space, science fair
projects ideas and much more through these great links."
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INVENTIONS & TECHNOLOGY
HowStuffWorks
Explanations of "how stuff works" that can be searched or browsed by
category: ComputerStuff, AutoStuff, ElectronicsStuff, ScienceStuff, HomeStuff, HealthStuff, MoneyStuff, Entertainment Stuff, PeopleStuff and TravelStuff. Great
site for the curious.
Invent Now: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame contains information on inventors and inventions. Workshop provides
information on patents - how to do it, frequently asked questions (faqs), and
the process.
Invention Dimension (Lemelson-MIT)
Inventor information can be found in Inventor of the Week by searching or
browsing the archive. Inventor's Handbook gives information on inventions and
patents. Sections also include Games & Trivia and Links & Resources.
Medieval Technology Pages
"An attempt to provide accurate, referenced information on technological
innovation and related subjects in western Europe during the Middle Ages."
Information can be accessed through the subject index, timeline, or references.
Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions
Photographs of replicas of ancient inventions, produced by students in Smith
College's Ancient Inventions class. There is some information included with the
photograph.
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MATH
A+ Math
Flashcards, games, homework helper, and a worksheet section to help students
with the basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing,
fractions, square roots, algebra, negative numbers, money, and geometric shapes.
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math
Search the archives or browse the FAQs to find an answer to a puzzling math
question. If no answer is found, submit a math question and receive an e-mail
response.
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
Carrollton Public Library Science Fair Project Pathfinder
Links to library resources and Web sites in the following areas: finding ideas,
finding experiments, how to do a project, and researching facts.
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WEATHER
FEMA for Kids - Homework Help
15 of the most asked questions with links to the answers from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
NOAA Education - Specially for Kids - Weather
Links from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) arranged
by grade level with fun activities and interesting information about weather.
NOAA Education -
Students - Climate Change and Our Planet
Links from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) arranged
by grade level with fun activities and interesting information about climate change.
The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia
Information on severe and extreme weather from the Weather Channel.
NOAA Education - Coolsites for Everyone
Links to learn about weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). Categories include General Information; Lightning and
Thunderstorms; Hurricanes; Tornadoes; Droughts; and Weather Balloons. Some sites
require Real Media or Real Video player plug-ins.
Weather Glossary
Glossary of weather terms that is browseable by first letter from the Weather
Channel.
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