Science Links
Solar System | Electricity/Magnetism | Weather/Water Cycle | Simple Machines | Rocks & Minerals | Volcanoes | Earthquakes | Biomes | Animals | Adaptations | Plants | Oceans | BBC Science | National Science Digital Library | Additional Science Links
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SOLAR SYSTEM/ASTRONOMY
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| NASA Kids Club | Astronomy for Kids |
| Nine Planets for Kids | Science U (Astronomy) |
| Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids | Windows to the Universe |
| Solar System Adventures Web Quest | Amazing Space |
| Visitor's Guide to the Solar System Web Quest | Space.com |
| Ology: Astronomy American Museum of Nat. History | Moon Phases |
| Windows to the Universe | Today's Moon Phase |
| The Phaser Lunar Odyssey | Phases of the Moon |
| Astronomy Enchanted Learning | Space Day Games |
| Space Science Links Franklin Institute | BrainPOP Space |
| Sun & Seasons Science Lab Dirtmeister | BrainPOP Jr Space |
| Science News for Kids | |
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ROCKS AND MINERALS
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| Franklin Institute Rocks and Minerals | |
| Rocks & Minerals University of ND | |
| This Planet Really Rocks! | |
| Mineralogy for Kids | The Dragon's Cave - find minerals* |
| Rock Cycle | Rock Cycle Wicked Science |
| Mineral Photos | Geo Mysteries |
| Annenberg Interactives |
The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom |
| BrainPOP Rock Cycle | The Image (mineral & gemstone pictures) |
| BrainPOP Types of Rocks | BrainPOP Fossils |
| BrainPOP Crystals | BrainPOP Mineral Identification |
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VOLCANOES
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| How Stuff Works | Volcano World |
| FEMA Kids | Parts of a Volcano |
| US Geologic Survey | Annenberg Interactives |
| USGS Volcano Hazards | |
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EARTHQUAKES
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| How Stuff Works | Understanding Earthquakes |
| US Geologic Survey | What's Shakin'? |
| USGS for Kids | FEMA Kids |
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BIOMES/HABITATS
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| Habitats National Geographic | Biomes of the World |
| Exploring Ecosystems | Exploring Ecosystems |
| Virtual World: Rainforest at Night | Biomes |
| Endangered Ecosystems Scholastic | Freshwater Ecosystems |
| The Wild Habitat Thinkquest | Marine Ecosystems |
| Biomes of the World | Life in a Pond |
| Kidport: Animal Homes | Virtual Pond Dip |
| Acid Rain Science Lab Dirtmeister | Wildlife Ponds |
| Mangroves Amer. Museum of Nat. History | BrainPOP Jr Habitats |
| Habitats/Biomes Enchanted Learning | BrainPOP Ecosystems |
| Rainforests Enchanted Learning | BrainPOP Land Biomes |
| Pond Life Enchanted Learning | |
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ALL ABOUT OCEANS
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| Oceans & Seas Enchanted Learning | Kidport: Life in the Sea |
| Ocean Animals Enchanted Learning | Life on the Rocky Shore |
| Treasures@Sea Franklin Institute | BrainPOP Underwater World |
| Ology: Marine Biology Amer. Museum of Nat. History | BrainPOP Oceans |
| Journey to the Bottom of the Sea * | BrainPOP Ocean Currents |
| Virtual Great Barrier Reef National Geographic* | BrainPOP Tides |
| Virtual Tide Pool PBS | BrainPOP Ocean Floor |
| Blue World TV |
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BBC SCIENCE ACTIVITIES *
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| KS2 Bitesize Living Things (Ages 7-11) | Science Quizzes (Ages 5-11) |
| KS2 Bitesize Materials | Science Clips (Ages 5-7) |
| KS2 Bitesize Physical Processes | Primary Science (Ages 4-11) |
| KS3 Bitesize Biology (Ages 11-16) | What is Weather? |
| KS3 Bitesize Chemistry | Digger and the Gang |
| KS3 Bitesize Physics | |
| Exploratorium Digital Library | Concept Maps for Math & Science |
| Exploratorium Microscope Imaging Station |
Engineering Pathway |
| Ask NSDL | Exploratorium Exhibits |
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