Science
Science extends beyond classrooms and laboratories; it surrounds us always. Students of biology, chemistry, physics, and the other scientific disciplines can apply their knowledge to their everyday lives, understanding the world around them and asking the questions needed to learn more. The Internet has a vast number of resources that can teach you the basics of science, help you gain a stronger grasp of scientific concepts, and inform you of the latest advances in our knowledge of the world.
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Has it been a while since that chemistry class you took in high school? Looking for a site that will get your kids interested in science? Whatever your needs, these sites present some basic scientific principles from a variety of disciplines and help make learning science fun and easy for people of all ages.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many children's science sites require the installation of media players. Before you let your child use one of them, review the sites and download the software in advance so that your child can enjoy the multimedia experience.
- Most of the sites for kids also have sections for parents and teachers; take a look at them if you're allowed a turn at the computer.
Dulcinea's Picks
For kids ...
TryScience
has interactive experiments, virtual field trips, and problem-solving games. It covers many forms of science and applies scientific information to real-world challenges. Much of the site requires Shockwave (a small media program that works with your Internet browser and can be downloaded at http://www.adobe.com/products/shockwaveplayer/), though many of the experiments can be printed and used at home.
Science Essentials
's well designed site for kids ages 7 through11, is divided into three sections: "Choose Life" (biology), "Material World" (chemistry), and "Get Physical" (physics). Each topic within these sections has a short explanation, along with activities, FAQs, quizzes, and a glossary.
Biology For Kids
isn't quite as sleek as the previous sites, but it features a trove of well-written information on biology. There is also a large section on different animal species, featuring pictures and biological information.
For everyone ...
Rader's 4 Kids
science sites, despite the name, are quite useful for teens and adults. They feature simple but thorough tutorials on many specific topics. There are five distinct sites: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Links to each site can be found at the bottom of the page.
Physics For Beginners
gives an introduction to the definitions and laws of physics with no extraneous features. The site's simple table of contents guides you to the information you're looking for. This text-heavy site might not be a favorite for the kids, but should be a go-to site if you're looking for answers and have some patience to find them.
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