Academic Help - Science and Math
Science Projects and Younger Scholars
Created by Dr. Eric Chudler at the University of Washington, neuroscience for kids has been created for students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system in a fun and imaginative way.
Are you looking for some help with a science fair project? If so, then you have come to the right place. The IPL will guide you to a variety of web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment. If you have never done a science fair project before, it has been a while, or you just want to be sure you do a really great job be sure and look at the following websites for tips on what makes a good project before doing anything else. This way you will know ahead of time what will be expected of you.
Hands on Science Projects for Kids
Covering all the possibilities in projects, this site gives a complete breakdown of materials, procedures, and time needed for a science project from grade 1 - 9.
Opening Minds - Science for Upper Elementary
Bringing the world of science home to you, we're building exciting new resources including projects with the Science Learning Network, sites about exhibits that are traveling around the US and the world, and online interactive versions of some of our prototypes and exhibits!
Kids Guide to Science Projects
Useful material for younger sconce projects - ideas available for life science as well as physical science projects.
Every wonder how an engine works? How does the internet know where you want to go? how come you get your email and not somebody else's? What makes the toast pop up when it's done? the answer to these and many more interesting questions.
This site has cool math tricks and calculations.
Glossary of Mathmatical Mistakes
This is a list of mathematical mistakes made over and over by advertisers, the media, reporters, politicians, activists, and in general many non-math people. Check out the mistake of the month or look in the archives for explanations of the lottery, Y2K, and new area codes.
Martindale's Calculators on the Web
Any type of calculator you could use form dates, to math at any level, construction, livestock, agriculture, currency, and so many more.
Astronomy & Space Exploration
In orbit around the planet Mars, this spacecraft is carrying science experiments designed to make global observations of Mars to improve our understanding of the planet's climate and geologic history, including the search for water and evidence of life-sustaining environments.
Home site for this orbiting observatory, learn about the telescope, its history, current activities, and view a gallery of amazing astronomical images.
Want to know when a spacecraft will be flying over your city? Check out this site.
"A searchable, web-based database of space science education resources for K-12 teachers and students, including lesson plans, educator guides, student activities, and websites."
Learn about the serious scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Happenings in space have effects on the Earth and its inhabitants. Find out about solar activity, meteor showers, and much more at this site!
This site offers an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Biology
Online version of Birds of America by John James Audubon. Includes the full text, figures, color plates, and bird calls.
This site is updated monthly and contains over 500 sites. Topics covered include: genetics, health and disease, plant biology, ecology, and much more. Many sites include tutorials on their subjects.
Everything and anything in the world of science from one of the most trusted names in scientific studies.
Earth Science & Geology
Each day a different image or photograph is featured, with an accompanying caption, that deals with various topics in Earth Science.
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. NOAA's strategy consists of several interrelated strategic goals for environmental assessment, prediction and stewardship.
The United States Geological Survey's World Data Center for Seismology, Denver -- all about the science of earthquakes.
NASA's searchable directory of images, visualizations, and animations of the Earth.
"The Electronic Volcano is a window into the world of information on active volcanoes. From here you can find many types of materials on active volcanoes worldwide, such as maps, photographs and full texts of dissertations and a few elusive documents. The Electronic Volcano will guide you to resources in libraries or resources on other information servers"
General Science & Technology
The periodic table of elements with description, historical information, and a visual image.
Learn what is the fastest, driest, highest, biggest, deepest, lowest, oldest in the natural world. Each category includes an easy to understand explanation as well as a map.
Search for information on a common compound, look through the FAQs, or take a trivia quiz. Lots of information from Fred Senese, Associate Professor at Frostburg State University.
A great site for chemistry students in grades 7-12. Learn about the history of chemistry, check out the periodic table or glossary, or find cool chemistry experiments to do at home.
Science Net is from the Toronto Public Library. It covers the following subjects: biology, chemistry geology, botany, astronomy, paleontology, zoology, and physics. Lots of information for all grade levels, kindergarten through higher education.
Science Search Engine.