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Science Links

Science Beakers


National Science Foundation - Basically, the definitive"Science Link" Check here first!

Fisher Science Education Online - an extensive compilation of science resources and information. The home page for this site includes twelve different links such as: Sci-Ed Site Explorer, Teacher Tips, Weekly Special, New Product Directory, Fisher's Scientific Professional Laboratory Catalogues, and Science Calendar.

SC'95 - Cornell Theory Center - Explorations - The Cornell Theory Center's Online Science Book Explorations is intended as an interactive journey into the world of computational research for a wide range of viewers.

Hotlist - of Science resources

The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Discovery Channel Online -- Terrific site to search for science information

Exploratorium -- Loads of science information and links

My Reference Desk - Science -- Dozens of science sites to visit...a real gold mine

The Science Snackbook -- Check this one out

Interactive Math, Chemistry and Physics Textbook

Eric's Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography -- Want information on any scientist?




Biology

  DNA


The Bug Club - A club for children or the young at heart who are interested in Bugs and other "Creepy-Crawlies." We produce a quarterly newsletter containing articles on all sorts of invertebrates as well as puzzles and lots of other fun things to do and make. We also organize a number of field events and visits throughout the year.

Hotlist - of Insect resources.

Hotlist - of Animals - Vertebrates.

Access Excellence WWW - is an online resource for high school biology teachers sponsored by Genetech, Inc. The Access Excellence Program is dedicated to providing teachers with the opportunity to exchange their teaching ideas with other teachers and scientists around the world via the Internet.

The Heart Preview Gallery -- Excellent information on the heart and circulatory system

The World of Insects -- A ton of information on insects (check out the index at the bottom of the page)

Insect Images -- Do you need pictures of insects for a science project or paper?

Biology Articles -- A large collection of very interesting and recent developments in biology/medicine

Reference Guide for Vitamins - This Guide contains an Overview and information on VITAMIN A (Beta Carotene), VITAMIN B-1 (Thiamin), VITAMIN B-2 (Riboflavin) ,VITAMIN B-6 (Pyridoxine), VITAMIN B-12 (Cobalamin), NIACINAMIDE (Niacin- vitamin B-3), PANTOTHENIC ACID, BIOTIN, FOLIC ACID, INOSITOL, CHOLINE, PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid), VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid), VITAMIN D, and VITAMIN E. ANR's FREE Nutrition INFO CENTER & CATALOG on DISK!

Reference Guide for Amino Acids - This Guide contains an Overview and information on these Essential Amino Acids: TRYPTOPHAN, LYSINE, METHIONINE, PHENYLALAINE, THREONINE, VALINE, LEUCINE & ISOLEUCINE, and the following Non-Essential Amino Acids: ARGININE, TYROSINE, GLYCINE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID, TAURINE, CYSTINE, HISTIDINE, PROLINE, & ALANINE

Animal Search Engine -- Looking for information on just about any kind of animal...stop in here!

Dinosaur Fact Sheet

Frank Potter's Science Gems - Life Science

Virginia Institute of Marine Science




Chemistry

 Periodic Table of Elements


Exact Mass Calculator - Part of SIS ChemTools - Instructions: Type in the chemical formula. Click 'evaluate', and the atomic mass of the formula will be displayed.

Chemical Elements

The College of Chemistry at UC Berkeley - Very cool Chemistry resources.

Chemistry Department - University of Sheffield, UK

Practical Chemistry Basics - The goal of this on-line course is to provide the user with an introduction to some of the fundamental concepts and methods of analytical chemistry. The topics are arranged in the order in which they are typically presented in an undergraduate analytical chemistry course.

Organic Chemistry




Physics

  Prism


Physics Laws - "186,000 miles per second" It's not just a good idea "IT'S THE LAW" -- site by Erik Max Francis Laws, rules, principles, effects, paradoxes, limits, constants, experiments, & thought-experiments in physics.

Eric's Treasure Trove of Physics -- Eric's at it again...nice site

Nuclear Physics Analysis - a basic introduction

Frank Potter's Science Gems - Physical Science I

Frank Potter's Science Gems - Physical Science II

Hotlist - of Physical Science resources.




Astronomy

  Andromeda Galaxy


Hotlist - of Space Science resources.

Earth and Sky Radio Series - a list of the upcoming Earth & Sky programs as well as past programs. Search engine allows you to find topics of interest.

Eric's Treasure Trove of Astronomy and Planetary Science -- Wow!

The Nine Planets Solar System Tour

NASA Student Resources

Stars and Constellations

Messier Deep Sky Objects (Galaxies and Nebulae)

Seasons



Earth Science

   Arches National Park, Utah


Virginia Earth Science Resource PageAn excellent website for all content covered in Earth Science. You can view topics by category or specific SOL.

Cascades Volcano Observatory - USGS / Cascades Volcano Observatory Vancouver, Washington

USGS / Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Geology Hotlists

Frank Potter's Science Gems- Check back weekly, for we will continue to add new resources to the more than 2000 WWW resources that we have located so far that are appropriate for your classrooms.

Reference Guide for Minerals - This Guide contains an Overview and information on CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, IRON, IODINE, COPPER, ZINC, MANGANESE, CHROMIUM, POTASSIUM, SELENIUM, and TRACE MINERALS.

EE-Link The Environmental Education Gopher - a guide to resources, both on and off of the internet, available for teachers of environmental studies. There are also guides to resources that are about education or the environment in general.

Hotlist - of Energy related resources.

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Rocks and Minerals

Volcano World

Volcanoes Online

Earthquake Facts

This Dynamic Earth: The story of Plate Tectonics

Earth's Plates and Continental Drift

The History of Plate Tectonics

Earth History: Web Time Machine

Earth's Structure

Weathering and Erosion Resources

USGS Science Resource Page

The Geology of Virginia

Waves, Currents and Tides

Tsunamis



Weather

   Hurricane


Weather Links - A great collection of links and Meteorology tools put together by DCH's own Mr. Rineer.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Latest Hurricane Updates

National Hurricane Center

Online Guide To Meteorology

The Weather Channel

Dan's Wild Weather Page

Weather Dictionary

Storm Encyclopedia


Help! Please help me keep this page up to date. If any of the links are no longer in service, PLEASE e-mail me a message. Also, if you have any neat science links you would like to share with us please send them to my e-mail


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