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Biology & Life Science
The Biology Project
A product of the University of Arizona, the Biology Project is an interactive online resource for learning biology.  Tutorials are available to learn about biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology.
Science Fair Projects
Science Projects
A list of science fair projects suitable for grades K-12.  The site separates them by “project categories” and each project contains easy to follow instructions and pictures.
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Science Fairs
This web site claims to be the “single comprehensive list of every science fair accessible through the World Wide Web, whether of global or local scope.”  Use it for yourself and see if this claim is true.
Math
Ask Doctor Math
Students can send in their math questions to be answered by the experts who work for this site or they can search the site for previously answered questions and explanations of common math concepts.
Fun Mathematics Lessons
Fun and educational math lessons that a teacher or parent can use to encourage a love of math in children.
Math.com - The world of math online
Visitors to this site can choose from a list of math subjects for a comprehensive lesson on the subject.
Space
Eric W. Weisstein World of Astronomy
A Web encyclopedia of various Astronomy terms, all explained simply, but in detail.
NASA

From NASA, this web site has special sections for kids, teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in outer space.  This site includes lots of cool images, information, and late breaking news.

The Nine Planets
This site gives detailed information on all 9 planets, plus pictures.
Physics
American Instituted of Physics - History Exhibits
This site showcases the history of physics.  Click on picture to view an exhibit about a physicist or a discovery in the field of physics.
The Particle Adventure
Visit this site to go on a fun interactive tour of particle physics.  This tour explains the fundamentals of physics using simple terms and cool graphics.
Chemistry
Eric W. Weisstein World of Chemistry
A Web encyclopedia of various chemistry terms, all explained simply, but in detail. 
General Chemistry Online
An award winning web site that serves as a good introduction to the field of chemistry. 
It's Elemental: The periodic table of elements
From Chemical & Engineering News, this web site gives information on all the elements in the periodic table. 
Periodic Table of Elements
From Los Alamos National Laboratory, this web site is designed for use by elementary and high school students.  Clicking on an element in the table will give the student information about the element. 
Web Elements
Claiming to be the first periodic table on the web, Web Elements is another hyperlinked copy of the periodic table which gives information about the elements.
Earth Sciences
Volcano World
“The Web’s Premier Source of Volcano Info” provides an amazing amount of information about volcanoes.  This extensive site lists volcanoes by regions, volcanoes that are currently erupting, a FAQs list about volcanoes, and much more information.
Worldwide Earthquake Information
National Earthquake Information Center provides all the information you will ever need about earthquakes.  The site lists the location and size of earthquakes that happen around the world.
Biology & Life Science
The Biology Project
A product of the University of Arizona, the Biology Project is an interactive online resource for learning biology.  Tutorials are available to learn about biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology.

 

 

 

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