From: wecooks@ix.netcom.com (Janet K. and James R. Cook)
Subject: Unedited List of Science Sites
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 1996 23:25:55 -0800
I got this directly off NOVAE, a mail service for teachers. I haven't checked them all out, but am just passing them on verbatim for your perusal. Hope no one minds. web sites for science education. http://intergate.humbolt.k12.ca.us/score/ http://www.bham.wednet.edu http://www.gsn.org/gsn/cb/ http://www.anu.edu.au/Physics/solarsystem/homepage.htm http://mag-nify.educ.monash.edu.au/ http://mag-net.educ.monash.edu.au/ http://www-pdg.lbl.gov/cpep/adventure.html www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/pams/physics/Courses/py212/physhome.html http://www.osc.on.ca/ http://www.4Kids.org http://www.cmargin.com/notes.html http://www.4Kids.org http://www.osc.on.ca/ http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu http://www.teleport.com/~vincer.science.html http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/ Mars: Life Signs? http://cnn.com/TECH/9608/06/mars.life.special/ An ancient meteorite discovered in Antarctica may indicate that a primitive form of microscopic life existed on Mars some 4 billion years ago. Some are calling it the "biggest discovery in the history of science." CNN Interactive takes a multimedia look at Mars with movies, related sites, Mars in the arts and much more. Diplodocus http://www.iconos.com/toolsbone.html This slick demonstration of the emerging possibilities of the web will download a hypercard-like interactive dinosaur program. When you leave, so does the program. Other interactive demos and samples are located at http://www.iconos.com/ Drivers, Start Your Engines! http://www.lvjusd.k12.ca.us/EAMS_Science_Pages/IndyHunt.html This Web-based activity helps 8th grade students see how Science and Technology play a part in developing stronger and safer cars by collecting data pertaining to the Indianapolis 500. Other CyberScience activities are described at http://www.lvjusd.k12.ca.us/EAMS_Science_Pages/EAMS_CyberScience.html. BIOSIS Consensus Building http://www.scicomm.org.uk/biosis/human/consent.html This set of interactive World Wide Web pages helps students to learn about genetic screening and genetics in general. It is in the form of a 'consensus conference' in which users are asked to make decisions about what they think are acceptable uses for this new technology. It also allows them to explore background information about the new genetics, to place any decision they make in the context of a real life situation (complete with audio) and to argue their case in an on-line discussion. Exploring the Environment http://cotf.edu/ETE/etehome This site, supported by NASA, presents environmental earth science modules that make use of remote sensing and information technology with a goal of engaging high school students in collaborative scientific inquiry and analysis. Ocean Colors http://athena.wednet.edu/curric/oceans/ocolor/index.html In this online activity, students (grades 9-12) interpret graphics by drawing conclusions and making predictions, identify causes of plant production in the world's oceans, identify patterns in ocean and land plant productivity, and compare and contrast ecosystems. Includes a teacher guide, online reference material, and activity directions. Teacher-Developed Earth and Space Science Lessons and Classroom Activities http://www.cea.berkeley.edu/Education/lessons/lessons_teacherdeveloped.h tml Topics for these online lessons include Doing Astrophysics Research with an Artificial Earth Orbiting Satellite, Sine Waves, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Images of the Universe in Different Wavelengths, Satellite Communications, Satellite Dishes, Constellations and the Zodiac, Solar System Objects, Earthquakes, and More! Neuroscience for Kids http://weber.u.washington.edu/~chudler/neurok.html This home page has been created for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Includes activities and experiments, basic information, and lists of additional resources for teaching neuroscience. Whelmers http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/ These science activities will catch the eye and mind of even the most indifferent student. Whales of the World http://www.webcom.com/~iwcwww/teachers_kit/learn.html This site, created by The International Wildlife Coalition, includes a set of activities for kids in grades 2-5. Virtual FlyLab http://vflylab.calstatela.edu/edesktop/VirtApps/VflyLab/IntroVflyLab.htm l Virtual FlyLab, an educational activity for learning the principles of genetic inheritance, allows the user to play the role of a research geneticist. Weather http://athena.wednet.edu/curric/weather/index.html Activities and resources for K-12 learners and teachers. Instructional activities include Hurricanes, Observing Clouds, Weather Charting, Storms from Space, Observing the Weather, and Keeping Track of Precipitation. Today's Earthquake Activity Around the World http://athena.wednet.edu/curric/land/todayqk.html In this activity, students print and color-code a map based on seismic activity. http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/users/a/ambodzin/public/home.htm http://scssi/scetv.org/mims/ http://www.tiac.net/users/dharr1/ http://www.qwerty.com/startacs.htm --------------------------------- http://prism.prs.k12.nj.us/WWW/OII/disc2/site-eval/0150.html http://www.hia.com/hia/pcr/animwel.html -- Internet Science http://covis.atmos.uiuc.edu/guide/guide.html A site maintained by students http://199.233.193.1/ ../work.html ../ip.html ../club.html http://www.best.com:80/~funsci/ http://h2o.usgs.gov/public/watuse/wutidbits.html http://www-kgs.colorado.edu/hurr96.curriculum.html http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/netday96 Diversity University (web interface) http://moo.du.org:8888 Integration of Technology into Health Sciences Conference http://www.northern.wvnet.edu/~tdanford/ithe.html material free to teachers and eductational people. http://users.aol.com/debateinfo/ www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Sci_ed/ http://www.gsn.org, a Global SchoolNet Foundation, very good. http://www.gsh.org Global Schoolhouse Project Utilizing the Internet and the most advanced technology of the day, the Global Schoolhouse provides its participants with opportunities for life-long learning. The Global Schoolhouse is a virtual meeting place where people of all ages and backgrounds can collaborate, interact, develop, publish, and discover resources. http://www.gsn.org/gsn/gsn.projects.registry.html Internet Projects Registry A central place to find partners and projects on the Internet, organized by the month they begin. http://www.gsn.org/gsn/cuseeme.schools.info.html CU-SeeMe Schools Directory A listing of K12 around the world who have the ability to participate in CU-SeeMe videoconferencing and an archive of events schools can participate in. http://www.gsn.org/gsn/www.contest.html Educators' WWWeb Contest A monthly WWWeb contest for teachers and students in which they can receive FREE software and instructional materials http://www.gsn.org/gsn/k12opps.html K12 Opportunities A central location to post announcements about free software, contests, conferences, training opportunities, and educational WWWeb sites. http://www.psrc.usm.edu/polyclass/macrogalleria.html KS Chan Areas of interest: kschan@hknet.com Curriculum development Curriculum Officer World Wide Web and science education Curriculum Development Institute Biology education Hong Kong