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I Was Wondering |
The Web site iWASwondering.org is a project of the National Academy of Sciences intended to showcase the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and to highlight for young people the varied and intriguing careers of some of today's most prominent scientists. The site draws from and accompanies the publication of a ten-volume series of biographies entitled Women's Adventures in Science, co-published by the Joseph Henry Press (an imprint of the National Academies Press) and Scholastic Library Publishing. |
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NOVA scienceNOW |
The PBS series NOVA scienceNOW returns to television and the web this fall with a new host, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and several new topics of exploration--from whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit Earth in 2036, to why most attempts at dieting prove so frustrating. At the series' web site, students and teachers can watch streaming video of past programs, download podcasts, and get the latest information about upcoming segments, science in the news, and the facts behind the headlines--all of which can be delivered right to subscribers' desktops free of charge through an RSS feed. "Dispatches," the series' multimedia blog, contains regularly updated audio, video, and text reports from producers and correspondents. Visitors to the site also can navigate a map of Los Angeles that shows the projected results of three different types of asteroid impacts; test their knowledge of the Periodic Table and learn more about the quest for the elusive "Island of Stability"; and listen to MIT roboticist and writer Karl Iagnemma describe his life in science and fiction.
from: http://eschoolnews.com/news/showstory.cfm?ArticleID=6697 |
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Brainy Kids |
Web site features links to science-related games, labs, science fair ideas, resources, and lesson plans for teachers and students on a variety of topics
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Digital Universe Atlas |
Explore the universe on your computer. Requires a download of the "Digital Universe" and installation of the free "Partiview" software. |
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Science Explorations |
For grades 3-10
Includes science exploration games, interactive chats with real scientists, an exploration libraray, and an exploration exchange.
Source: Scholastic Administrator, January 2006
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NASA Kids' Club |
NASA Kids' Club--which features interactive educational games and activities for K-4 users |
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