Science Resources: Guidance for Students and Teachers
Science extends beyond classrooms and laboratories; it surrounds us always. The Internet has a vast number of science resources covering the basics of science, scientific concepts and 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 ... read more »
Science for Kids
Struggling with science homework? The Internet is full of information and advice that you can't find in your textbook. Online resources on science for kids can help you grasp important scientific concepts and move to the head of the class.
Insights for Science for Kids
- Many colleges and high schools give students access to online databases that are only available to the general public through paid subscription. Visit your school library's Web site or ask your librarian for access to some of the useful databases not listed here.
Top Sites for Science for Kids
For general science ...
Learner.org
offers video tutorials on many academic subjects including science. Although the site is designed as a teacher's aid, it's a useful resource for kids, too. There are videos on a number of science topics for students in kindergarten through high school. Free registration is required to view the videos.
For physics ...
Physics.org
is a comprehensive site run by the Institute of Physics. Its extensive database includes links to more than 7,000 recommended sites, news articles, education and career advice, and interactive physics games. Registering with Physics.org allows you to customize your search results based on your age and level of knowledge.
The Physics Classroom
is a tutorial designed for high schools students and written by a high school physics teacher. In the Physics Tutorial, you'll find written lessons and quizzes to test your comprehension. Or if you need a visual to better grasp the concepts, the Multimedia Physics Studios provide animations to help you better understand the basics. The Physics Help section has practice problems that test your comprehension.
For chemistry ...
General Chemistry Online
is managed by a college professor and focuses on high school chemistry. It features tutorials, lecture notes, quizzes, exam guides, interactive experiments and a helpful FAQ section. Construction Kits help you build chemical equations and ionic compound formulas, and do unit conversion problems. The GraphPad builds a graph from the data you enter and e-mails it to you as a GIF file.
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Chemistry Fundamentals Program is designed to help college freshmen prepare for college-level chemistry classes. Reviews lessons from high school and get an introduction to concepts that will be covered in college classes.
For biology ...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute BioInteractive
site has lots of topics on human biology. Most topics include Web casts of related lectures, explanations, videos and articles. Don't miss the "Virtual Labs" section; you'll get a unique perspective. For instance, in the cardiology lab, you're an intern assisting a doctor in examining and diagnosing three different cardiac patients.
The Biology Project,
a University of Arizona Web site, is an interactive resource for high school and college biology students. There are many well-organized subjects with explanations, illustrations and problem sets. Each topic provides related links, and several of the topics are available in Portuguese, Spanish or Italian.
Teaching Science
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Science News
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