Corvallis School District
Science Websites

 

Satellite Site

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/satellite/home.html
The Satellite Site from the Tech Museum of Innovation is a wonderful resource for teaching satellites and also walks students through the process of building a satellite, part by part. Text is written simply and is easy to read. These explanations and descriptions of satellites are supplemented with very clear graphics. Students can use this site as a resource or as guidelines for a project building a satellite.

 

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change ( research _explorer)

http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html
At this website, you can explore scientific data relating to the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all these domains. Study the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and global effects and access current research of our changing world. There are great links included for student researchers. 

 

Ms. Lee's Kindergarten Experiments with Science

http://hastings.ci.lexington.ma.us/staff/SLee/science/
Six simple experiments that you can do with young students are just waiting for you on this page. Even better, there are photographs demonstrating different stages of the experiments.

SciCentral

http://www.scicentral.com
Hours of fun for K-12 children as it will lead them to interactive Web sites with innumerable demonstrations, up-to-date scientific explanations, and ideas for school projects.

Whale.Net

http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html
This interactive educational web site focuses on whales and marine research. Take the WhaleNet Tour to acquaint yourself with the resources available at this website, such as the Satellite Tagging Observation Program and What's It? (an identification activity).

 

The Little Shop of Physics: Online Physics Experiments

http://littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/Experiments.html
Choose from experiments using common household items, experiments you can do with your computer, or shockwave experiments (requiring a shockwave plugin that works with your browser). Demonstrate Bernoulli's principle or find out how those annoying sounds are generated for the Emergency Broadcast System. Enjoy these fun activities for all ages.

 

Physics Central

http://www.physicscentral.com/
With different types of resources available, this webste from the American Physical Society covers a variety of needs of physics teachers at all levels.  If you're teaching younger students, look at the Physics Links, with links to outside resources designated beginner, general(for students in high school physics), and advanced. Check out the Interactive section for ideas for all classrooms. Physics history resources are also linked.

 

The Physics Zone

http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/
For those that get it when they see a simulation, or when they are able to play a tutorial over and over, this site will be a valuable aid. Lessons, review materials, and solutions to workbooks created by this company. But, this website is open to all, so take advantage of the materials online.

 

Astronomy Picture of the Day

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap001127.html
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

 

NASA "Why?" Files

http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html
The NASA Why? Files is a U.S. distance learning initiative that integrates the use of a television broadcast, web site, and educator’s guide. The project uses Problem-Based Learning to introduce students in grades 3-5 to NASA research and missions.

 

Ocean.com

http://www.ocean.com/

 

The Global Sun / Temperature Project

http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj/
Join schools from around the world as they try to figure out how
proximity to the equator affects average daily temperature and hours of sunlight
 

National Wildlife Federation's "eNature.com"

http://Enature.com/
...bringing nature to life.  Wonderful set of nature resources and field guides.

 

The Space Day Link

http://www.spaceday.com

 

Science Links

http://www.ode.state.or.us/scienceres/links/guided.htm

 

Althena Earth and Space Science for K-12

http://www.athena.ivv.nasa.gov/
Space, weather, earth, oceans, and more.
http://www.athena.ivv.nasa.gov/project/teacher/newuser.html
A guide to using the huge resources available for teachers from the "Athena" project.

Destination Himalayas: Where Earth Meets Sky

http://library.thinkquest.org/10131/
Climb a mountain or two and learn some facts about the world's highest peaks.

 

Houghton Mifflin Education Place ~ K-8

http://www.eduplace.com/science/
Science-related resources that include textbook support, Professional Development, science links, a discussion forum, and projects. 

KinderGarden

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm
Gardening information and activities for children.

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

http://www.mbayaq.org/
Follow the "Habitats Path" for tour of sea life in fourteen habitats.

 

Sky Online

http://www.skypub.com/
Astronomy information and Web links.

 

Wright Center for Science Education

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/svl/posters/posts.html
Free Science Posters

 

Flinn Scientific, Inc

http://www.flinnsci.com/homepage/intro.html

Science Freebies 

Environmental News Network

http://www.enn.com/specialreports/elnino/index.asp
Here you can learn everything you want about the weather disturbance that's being blamed for everything (El Nino). Offers timely environmental news, but live chats, interactive quizzes, daily feature stories, forums for debate, audio, video and more. These components are all aimed at educating users about the major issues, while at the same time giving  the tools to make a difference in one's own community. 

 

NASA Kids

( http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/ ) 

Offers a fun way for children to learn about NASA's activities and science, using interactive tools and kid-attractive pages. NASA KIDS is an on-line or printable resource designed for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. For older kids check out Liftoff to Space Exploration.

Severe Weather Safety Guide ~ National Weather Service

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/
The mission of the NWS is to prepare and disseminate public forecasts and warnings for severe weather events such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms. Find out how to keep safe during tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, blizzards, and hurricanes.

 

Access Excellence

http://www.gene.com/ae

a place in cyberspace for Biology teaching and learning

Exploratorium ExploraNet

http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Kids can get lots of hands on science at this interactive museum of perception exploring sound, lighting, and similar topics.

The Science Learning Network

http://www.sln.org
This collection of web based learning environments is designed to spark kid's science exploration, from using an electronmicroscope to viewing virtual experiments.  An online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education.  The SLN has recently expanded to include international members, outside of the framework of the original SLN project. These new museums are collaborating with the six founding SLN museums to create new resources for the SLN website.

The Jason VII Project

http://www.jasonproject.org
Provides interactive journeys through various environments ie the Titanic, The Center of the Earth and more. It works in cooperation with National Geographic and NASA.

Solar System Live

http://www.fourmilab.ch/solar/solar.html
Page dedicated to giving you exact locations of planets at specific points in time. It has unbelievable pictures of the Earth.  You can view the entire Solar System, or just the inner planets (through the orbit of Mars). Controls allow you to set time and date, viewpoint, observing location, orbital elements to track an asteroid or comet, and a variety of other parameters.

Cells Alive

http://www.cellsalive.com

Volcano World

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu
Learn all there is to know about volcanoes on Earth (and other planets). You can read all about volcanoes, ask a volcanologist questions, and receive eruption notices by e-mail. Click on Kids Door to find Volcano World Fun, the spot to play games that'll test what you know about molten mountains.

Scientific American 

http://www.scientificamerican.com/bookmarks/editselect.html
Top science links from the editors of Scientific American Magazine.

Dinosauria-On-Line

http://www.dinosauria.com

Frog Dissection Kit

http://george.lbl.gov/vfrog
This award-winning interactive program is part of the "Whole Frog" project. You can interactively dissect a (digitized) frog named Fluffy, make movies, and play the Virtual Frog Builder Game. 

Froguts

http://www.froguts.com/index.htm
This site was designed to give a better understanding of frogs and other lifeforms by the use of instructional technology. Froguts is the first true virtual online frog dissection.
 

The Heart: An Online Exploration

http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html

Human Anatomy Online

http://www.innerbody.com
Study the anatomy of the human body.  It's fun, interactive and an ideal reference site for students or who just want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses.