Resources for Students
Kids Space, for kids, parents and teachers
www.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/links.html
A direct link to other Net site dealing with bugs, the study of bugs and other closely related topics.
Earthquake info. from US Geology Service
quake.wr.usgs.gov/
Complete with maps of earthquake occurrences, seismic run-offs, short factual statements and direct links to other sources of information.
Access Excellence, instructional site for biology, biotechnology and other sciences...
www.gene.com/ae/RC/education.html
An amazing site that offers many research and link opportunities for the more advanced science student (especially those interested in genes). Not a recommended site for students under the age of nine.
www.comet.net/quill/
Another stellar site that is super user friendly and offers information, diagrams and real life pictures of cells. Great information accessible and understandable to any age group.
oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/
Great site for everyone with vivid pictures and further information available not only on Hubble Telescope work and pictures, but other science information as well.
Hubble's Mission reports and images
newproducts.jpl.nasa.gov/
Good and vast information here on comets. Very up-to-date.
Jason VII, undersea electronic field trip and more
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/
A great variety of information on sea excursions and Smithsonian exhibits, easy link ups, great pictures, stories and facts. Good for all ages.
Marine biology, geology & related sciences
www.saddleback.cc.ca.us/div/mse/astro/observatory.html
Great site for all Astrologers. Real life images of sun and moon sequences with multiple other astrological links. Great for all ages.
Newton's Apple, KTCA Science Lessons
ericir.syr.edu/Projects/Newton/
Perfect for all ages and all level teachers. Provides pictures and shorts of information as well as "Try it" science projects that come with instructions, pictures and questions that students can do on their own, or teachers can assign. Very simple and accessible.
Nine Planets, tour the solar system: facts, pictures, diagrams
www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/
WOW!! Very informational sight about our solar system and planets. Provides historical information, pictures, diagrams, facts and multitudes of other links. Very visually pleasing. Recommended for students in middle school or above.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
nmnhwww.si.edu/nmnhweb.html
Links to Smithsonian on-line exhibits and other museum displays. Simple, concise information available with many photographs.
Smithsonian Ocean Exhibit: a treasure trove of educational resources
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.html
Lots of visual and education information on ocean life and human factors that are increasing and putting sea-life in danger. Many other links and research, educational resources here.
Guin Library: Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University
bubo.hmsc.orst.edu/library/birds.html
This listing of books, journals and websites is a starting point for research on the birds of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Definitely for the older, advanced student or teacher. This site provides books on subjects it lists.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
www.omsi.edu/
This site mostly advertises about OMSI but it does provide a quick tour of its current exhibition and how it was acquired. Good information for teachers interested in field trips to the museum.
www.nationalgeographic.com/main.html
Really fun site for the younger students. Opportunities to make their own tiger zoo and figure out an asteroid mystery complete with code names and secret messages, among others. Interactive, fun learning tips given along the way.
nimbo.wrh.noaa.gov/Portland
Great site for all ages and educators interested in weather, storms, historical information. Beautiful pictures and K-12 information available.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.ncg.nrcs.usda.gov/Welcome.html
Site offers conservation information on: political decisions, who they are, general information, volunteer programs and other references. Geared toward more mature learner.
www.wwf.org/
Great site for all ages. Gives valuable information on animals, including history, pictures, numbers left and how people can help.
www.yahooligans.com/
Site for all ages offering a variety of further links for information on numerous subjects in science, art, computers, sports, programs and daily news. Fun for adults too.
earthtimes.org/
A daily Net paper that covers world topics and publishes interviews with important world figures when available.
www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Hyperstudio/Hyperinternet.html
A guide to the ultimate in multimedia writing: Hyperstudio: combining static, local information sources along with dynamic, network information sources to create reports and presentations that continue to evolve along with the information sources.
Internet Public Library for Kids
www.ipl.org/youth/
Stories, science experiments for the home or classroom, book reviews by kids for kids, questions answered by authors and more. Great site for the younger, developing learner.
www.foxnews.com/
24-hour live broadcast of all the most recent news. Immediate links available to the hot national topics. Articles are written for easy comprehension.
ananke.advanced.org/3542/questfj.html
Science experiments suggested for the general to advanced student. Devoted entirely to the sciences.
www.eurekalert.org/
A comprehensive news server for up-to-date research in science, medicine, and engineering. Whether you're interested in cancer treatments, gene mapping, global warming, or space probes, you will find the latest advances. Set-up best for older student.
www.hyperstudio.com/
All you need to know about what a Hyperstudio is, how it works and how you can make it work for you and your classroom.
www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/
Although this site is aimed at parents, it also offers good advice and examples for stimulating conversation in a classroom setting, as well as easy follow-up experiments. All grade-level appropriate.
lcweb.loc.gov/global/explore.html
This is a link to the world. Site provides links to government resources and links to White House information to foreign governments to local governments. . .a great research/information page.
National Center for Educational Statistics
www.ed.gov/NCES/
Good site for statistics regarding education questions for a researching student or teacher.
US Department of Education: Hotlist of K-12 Internet School Sites
rrnet.com/~gleason/k12.html
Links to individual states, then individual schools within each state divided by age level, who have internet school sites. Great site for students and educators!