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Last update: 14 December 2020. I have checked these links many times, but the internet is changing rapidly. If you find one of these links isn't working, or if you would like to include new links, please send an e-mail to drb@studentworldteacher.net. Thank you.

Online science learning modules and online science professional development are also available.

Astronomy | Biology | Chemistry | Math | General Science | Earth Science | Weather | Physics | Paleontology

Astronomy, Space, Solar System, Etc.

• Astronomy Picture of the Day
  
• Planets of The Solar System - top-notch 3D interactive solar system model.
  
• TelescopeGuide.org - astronomy and telescope review website
  
• Astronomy for Kids - This free introductory guide will explain the main areas of astronomy, including the definitions of all the things you are likely to come across, as well as what kind of equipment you will need when starting out.
  
• The Astronomy Cafe - Over 3000 answers to astronomy questions!
  
• NASA - NASA's homepage
  
• NASA STEM Page - many lessons (complete with objectives, age appropriateness, etc.) and information about the space program can be found here. One of my favorite links.
  
• The Nine Planets - My favorite link about the solar system! It is awesome!
  
• Project Galileo: Bringing Jupiter to Earth - lots of pictures
  
• ThePlanets.org
  
• How to Get Started With Astronomy While on a Shoestring Budget - 10 steps with some interesting photos and ideas


• Astronomy Starter Guide - Interesting facts and ideas.

Biology Related Sites

• Biomes of the World in VR - Great 3-D videos!
  
• Biology4Kids

Math, Chaos, Fractals, Etc.

• Free Online Video Games - including great basic arithmetic games for kids (and adults).
• History of Calculators for Kids - with a rundown of different types of calculators and what we can learn from using them.
• Educational Math Games - A collection of fun and educational math games from https://www.calculators.org
• Maths Chase - A completely free and fun game where you can quickly test your times tables, along with many other maths skills!
• Mathematics 101 - A broad and comprehensive guide to available resources.
• Math Resources - A Complete List of Online Math Resources
• HoodaMath.com - Free math games. "Every game on HoodaMath.com is personally screened by me, a former public school mathematics teacher as well as approved by 1,000s of other school teachers."
• Math Expression - Free math tutoring online.
  
• Visual Math Learning - This site features a free online interactive tutorial for pre-algebra students that is rich in games, puzzles, and animated manipulatives that emphasize learning concepts by visualization.
  
• Helping Kids with Math and Reading - Math and Reading Help for Kids is a growing directory of original articles and resources centered on the topic of children's education. The purpose of this site is to provide a centralized information portal to help parents and children make informed decisions about school related issues.
  
• Algebra Homework Help - Learn and enjoy algebra the easier way from a variety of sources and with an automated calculator to answer simple and complex math equations. Let our automated calculator help you with your algebra homework to answer either simple or complex math equations.
  
• mathepower.com - This page calculates most of the typical Math exercises for school. It also explains how the exercises were calculated, and tries to help pupils to understand the exercises. Using it is completely free. The site is available in English, French and German.
  
• edHelper.com - Extensive math resources that span from basic math to higher level math. Free math worksheets.
  
• DoYourMath.com - Interactive practice.
  
• Geometry.net - Math search engine - for middle school and above. Lots of links!
  
• Math.com
  
• Multiplication Facts
  
• Mathematics Archives
  
• Professor Freedman's Math Page - Math anxiety, basic math and algebra, college adult learners.
  
• EasyUnitConverter.com
  
• Aleks Math Tutor
  

Chemistry

• Periodic Table - Fun Facts. (Science News)
  
• Periodic Table - History. (Science News)
  
• History of the Periodic Table - Excellent discussion of the history of the periodic table to our day. (The New Yorker)
  
• Chemistry Periodic Table - Find chemical element facts at www.chemicool.com. Chemicool.com offers chemistry forum, tools and more.
  
• Periodic Table - Periodic Table database with description of all the elements featuring Periodic Table Quiz.
  
• eMolecules - Real Chemical Searching
  
• ThermalCal.com - Calorimetry: The Universal Detector.
  
• chemsynthesis.com - This website is a freely accessible database of substances with synthesis references and physical properties. There are currently more than 40 000 compounds and more than 45 000 synthesis references in the database.
  
• Thermochemistry - This website contains a large number of Topics , the general theme being thermodynamics with emphasis on the properties of solutions, including chemical equilibria. The treatment is aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates studying chemistry and related subjects.

General Science

• Fun Stuff - The Do-Nothing Grinder, Think-A-Majig, etc.
• 50+ Go Green Initiatives that Might Save the World
• Online Learning Resources
• Learn About Robots - This is a place where you can learn about robots and robotics engineering.
• Leg and Motion Control Design Principles
• Automotive Design Principles for Future Engineers & Robotics Teams
• Flow Rigs for Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
• Scale of the Universe - The size of things from very small to very large. Be patient, it takes a few minutes to load. Well worth the wait!
• Education.com - Science Fair Project Ideas
• American Museum of Natural History
• ExploreLearning.com - Great online gizmos!
• AfriCam.com - Live web cam from Kenya!
• National Council for Open Education - Was Ask Eric, Great Site!
• The CoolStuff Newsletter Archive - The Free E-Newsletter from Arbor Scientific that's packed with demonstration ideas, lesson plans, and teaching tips!
• Exploratorium Science Snacks - miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium. Great activities!
• The Why Files - Relates science and current events.
• Bad Science - Addresses common misconceptions.
  
• Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide
  
• Science Hobbyist
  
• Science On-Line
  
• www.4kids.org
  
• Galileo
  
• Science News Magazine
  
• Science Misconceptions
  
• StudentWorldTeacher.net - A site dedicated to Teaching and Learning science.

  Teaching Aids

  • Ed Helper - Lesson Plans
    
  • The Innovative Classroom
    
  • Bottle Rockets and Other Things
  • Karakuri and the Concept of Sociable Robots
  • Science Quizzes - A wide variety of quizzes!
  • Education.com - Science Fair Project Ideas
  • HoodaMath.com - Free math games. "Every game on HoodaMath.com is personally screened by me, a former public school mathematics teacher as well as approved by 1,000s of other school teachers."
  • EducationalToysPlanet.com - Unique collection of science, discovery and educational toys, sets and devices.
  • HomeSchoolingSupply.com - Discount homeschooling curriculum.
• More Teaching Aids

Earth Science

• Volcanoes - Information about different types of volcanoes, famous volcanoes, resources for kids, parent and teachers to refer to and more fun facts about volcanoes!
  
• The Rainbow Connection
  
• Rainbows Explained
  
• Snow Crystals
  
• Lightning
  
• Lightning - All kinds of information and pictures. Check out the FAQ link also.
  
• Environmental News Network
  
• Earth Balloon - The Earth Awareness program is an interactive enrichment program featuring the Earth Balloon, a 22 foot model of the earth that students enter to learn about the changing earth. The Earth Balloon is ideally suited for use in earth science, environmental science, pollution, geography, math, etc. Students learn about rain forests, the ring of fire, the solar system, tectonic plates, scale, seasons, timezones and more. Travels to schools everywhere. Earth Balloon curriculum includes a pre visit\ packet consisting of worksheets, data sheets, puzzles, etc.
  
• PlanetPals Earthzone - Ecology, natural resources, etc.
  
• Electronic Volcano
  
• Induced Earthquake Bibliography
  
• Michigan Technological University Volcanoes Page

Weather

• Lightning Videos Via Astronomy Picture of the Day - Cloud to ground and ground to cloud videos are available. These are fantastic!
  
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Paleontology

• Museum of Paleontology - From the University of California, Berkeley
  
• Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs and more Dinosaurs!

Physics

• Splung.com - Splung.com is a web site designed for students who are learning A-level physics or revising for AS and A2 physics. It has numerous flash animations and which explain key physics ideas. There is also a physics forum for discussing and answering physics problems.
  
• Galileo - Wow, lots of info, online experiments. Very well done!
  
• ParticleAdventure.org - A great site! History, news, lessons on particle physics.
  
• American Institute of Physics - Access to Conference Reports, Physics Today magazine, etc.
  
• Nobel Laureates in Physics - Great resource page.
  
• Galileo Galilei
  
  Astronomy | Biology | Chemistry | Math | General Science | Earth Science | Weather | Physics | Paleontology

Sites of Interest to Home School Families

Homeschool Sites

• Free Online Video Games - including great basic arithmetic games for kids (and adults).
• The Link, The Nation's Homeschool Newspaper. - The Link is the nation?s largest all-inclusive homeschool publication and is free of charge.
• Home School Enrichment, Inc. - The purpose of Home School Enrichment, Inc., is to provide encouragement and information to the Christian homeschool community.
• The Old Schoolhouse - Your Online Homeschooling Community. Lots of good resources!
• Teach-At-Home - A comprehensive internet resource center for the home school community, including homeschooling news, feature articles, quick study guides, student quizzes and a categorized, fully searchable links index.

Teaching Aids

• Science projects for kids - "Science projects and science experiments for kids grades 1 to 8 that is safe and fun to do. Various e-books range containing full step by step instructions."
• Educational Baby Quilts
• Dr. Toy's Guide - Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products List
• Ramona's Baby Quilts
• StudentWorldTeacher.net - A site dedicated to Teaching and Learning science.

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