Science Resources
Science Fair Projects - This site has over 500 fully searchable and
categorized science fair projects, with full instructions and explanations.
You can search for ideas for your projects by simply entering a keyword on
whatever interests you.
Science Toys -Make a simple
radio or a Film Can Cannon, or even a levitation ball! You can do all those
things and more. The steps toward making each "toy" are carefully described
in easy-to-understand terms. Many of the projects have items you need to
purchase (from your local Radio Shack, for example), but most don't cost
very much. This is a really fun way for your kids (or yourself) to learn
something about science that will also give them a fun toy that they created
themselves.
Grossology - This site is the
online version of the children's book, "Grossology," or the science of yucky
things about the human body. Kids are usually unfazed and rather fascinated
by the gross, so this site is perfect place for them to learn how to make
fake blood or "dookie cookies," look at silly illustrations, and learn a
limerick about smelly feet. The site tries to promote science in a fun,
albeit gross, way.
Discovery Channel Online - Want to learn
more about that interesting show about __________ (name the subject) you
watched on the Discovery Channel? Here is the source.
Franklin Institute Science Museum - The
interesting online version of this Philadelphia museum.
Garbage - On
this web site, you can find out how to improve next year's environmental
record. You'll learn how waste is handled now and how some communities are
doing it better. Produced by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's
Education division.
Geology of the Grand Canyon -
How was it formed? Why does it look like it does? When did all of this happen?
NASA K-12 Internet Initiative - An extensive
attempt to bring NASA's space expertise into the classroom via the
internet.
National Institutes of Health - one of
the world's foremost medical research centers.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - NOAA's mission is to describe and predict changes in
the Earth's environment, and conserve and wisely manage the Nation's
coastal and marine resources.
Nuclear
Blast Mapper - PBS has set up this site to show children and adults
just how devastating a nuclear blast would be. A map shows the
levels of radioactivity that would encircle the location that is bombed -
with vivid descriptions of the carnage that would ensue.
PBS: "Nova" - Companion to the
popular PBS series - in-depth materials for further study or review.
US Geological Survey
- Washington State Current Streamflow Conditions - Get real-time
information about the Nooksack River - compare to averages - every major
river in Washington State.
US Interactive
Weather Information Network - Get more information about weather data
and warnings straight from the US National Weather Service.
Water Science for Schools - US Geological Survey site
designed for people wanting to know more about the many aspects of water, from what it is
to how we use it.
Weather Underground - Bellingham Forecast
- The current forecast according to a reliable source.
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