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Astronomy

Amazing Space
Explore the universe via images taken by the Hubble Telescope. Includes a homework help area.

Ask the Astronomer
Ask a question about astronomy or space science and get an e-mail response.

Astronomy for Kids
A basic and beginning look at space and astronomy.

AstroWeb
A directory to astronomy and astrophysics websites.

Cambridge Astronomy
Information on the latest topics in astronomy.

Constellations and their Stars
Information on stars, constellations, the Milky Way and more.

Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
Continually updated online astronomy encyclopedia.

Exploring the Planets
Information about the planets and other things that deal with space.

Kennedy Space Center
Official NASA site for the Kennedy Space Center. 

National Air and Space Museum
Exhibits and galleries from the official site for the museum.

SETI Institute
Home for scientific research in the general field of Life in the Universe with an emphasis on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

SPACE.com
The place to go for the latest news on space exploration, missions, etc. Includes an image gallery and video clips.

Stanford Solar Center
Provides information about the sun, its folklore and more.

StarChild
Explore the universe online through this NASA site.

Views of the Solar System
Information that is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese on the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids and more.

Biology

Biology Project
An interactive online resource for learning biology from the University of Arizona. 

BodyQuest
Take a virtual tour of the human body or search the database for information. 

Carnivorous Plants Database
Searchable database with over 3000 entries of carnivorous plants. 

Cells: Biology4Kids
Information on cell structure, cell actions, and more.

Cells Alive!
Every fact you would ever want to know about cells.

Genetic Science Learning Center
Covers everything related to genetics: from what is DNA to cloning to gene therapy.

Genetics Kid's Style!
The history of genetics, chromosomes and DNA.

Human Anatomy On-line
Variety of views of the human body and its systems. 

Nanoworld Image Gallery
View images of all types of organisms magnified hundreds of times.

Photosynthesis
Information on the process of photosynthesis and more.

Plants and Our Environment
Covers pollination, germination, photosynthesis and more. 

PLANTS Database
Provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. Searchable by the plants scientific or common name.

Plants for a Future - Database Search
Search this database by name, use, word or by family for information and photographs.

Tour of the Visible Human
A multimedia tour of the human body.

Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
An interactive dissection of a frog.

Chemistry

Chem4Kids
Information on matter, elements, reactions, atoms and more here.

Chemical Elements.com
A detailed online periodic table.

Chemicool Periodic Table
Provides detailed information on the characteristics, states, reactions, forms, conductivity and abundance of all chemical elements.

Chemistry Tutor
Basic introduction to chemistry and its essentials.

Mirror Molecules
Information on molecules with images and text.

Particle Adventure
Learn about fundamental particles and forces.

Temperature Conversion Calculator
Online calculator that can convert Kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit, Reamur and Rankine.

VC2: Virtual Chemistry Club
Includes features that have appeared in Chemical and Engineering News . Learn about elements, mysteries in chemistry, or build a molecule.

WebElements
The history behind the elements as well as their key descriptions and uses.

Mathematics

Algebra.help
A collection of lessons, calculators, and worksheets created to assist students and teachers of algebra.

Ask Dr. Math
Answers to elementary, middle and high school math questions.

Flashcards for Kids
Online flashcards for kids.

Interactive Mathematics Online
Inlcudes explanantions and examples in the subjects of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. 

Martindale's Calculators Online
Links to over 20,000 different online calculators. 

Math Goodies
More than 400 pages of interactive lessons, puzzles and worksheets.

Math League Help Topics
A help resource for 4th through 8th grades. 

Math.com Student References
A directory of links to formulas, definitions, the history of math, and online problem-solving tools, and more.

Measurements Converter
A conversion table.

WebMath
Everyday math, numbers, units conversion, fractions, graphing, etc.

Physics

Eric Weisstein's Worldf Physics
Comprehensive resource for physics. Includes an online encyclopedia, physics equations, terms, adn more.

Learn Physics Today
Basic lessons in velocity, acceleration, Newton's laws and more.

Official String Theory Website
Learn about the all the different aspects of Super String Theory.

Optics for Kids: Science and Engineering
Information on light basics, controlling light, lenses, etc.

The Particle Adventure
An interactive tour of particle physics that covers both the basics of theory and experiment.

Physics 2000
Interactively explore popular physics theories.

Physics Classroom
Includes online tutorials and interactive lessons to help you practice your physics skills.

Physics Tutorials
Interactive tutorials for learning and testing your knowledge of physics.

PhysLink.com: Ask the Experts
Have a question about physics? Take it to the experts.

Science

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye's official website. Includes a question of the week and guides to past episodes.

Mad Science Group
Quizzes, experiments, and facts.

MadSciNetwork
A collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your science questions.

Planet Science: Wired
Online games and activies that make learning more about science fun.

Science Essentials
Learn about science by investigating three areas: Choose Life, Material World and Get Physical.

A Science Odyssey
From PBS. Look back at 100 years of scientific discovery starting in 1900.

ScienceBob.com
Experiments and links to information on space, animals, weather and the body.

Scientific Method
Step by step explanation of how scientists find things out from Biology4Kids.

Science Fair Projects

CyberFair: The Virtual Science Fair
Read the results of student projects, while you look for ideas for your own project.

DragonflyTV: Science Fair
Turn the investigations that you see on DragonflyTV into your own science fair project.

Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide
Provides basic information and tips for doing a science project.

HomeworkSpot.com: Science Fair Project Center
Includes project ideas, reference resources, helpful tips and tools, and more.

IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide
From the Internet Public Library; includes hints on how to get started, ideas and resources.

Science Buddies
Locate science fair project ideas, as well as a guide on how to complete a science fair project.

Science Fair Central
From Discovery.com; a comprehensive guide to creating your science fair project.

Science Fair Primer
A primer for helping students develop science fair projects.

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