Astronomy
to Zoology – Science Pages for the Curious Student and Teacher
Astronomy
This is a site for all star enthusiasts. It has a different
picture each day of something in space. It also has a description of what is
pictured that is written by an astronomer. Words link to previous pictures so
you can understand better what the scientist is talking about. Date visited:
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
This is a great site for children to learn about the stars.
All of the information presented is written in kid-friendly language and there
are a lot of pictures to go along with the info. There is even a section where
you can make and send postcards to friends that feature pictures of space
phenomenon. Date visited:
http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/
What science page would be complete without NASA? This site
is great for students, teachers and curious star watchers. There is up to date
news, multimedia resources, career searches and sidebars with factual trivia
about spacecraft and heavenly bodies. The site is easy to navigate and the
address is easy to remember. Plus, you can trust that the information contained
in this site is accurate and true. Date visited:
http://www.nasa.gov
Biology
This site is super for any science teacher. It was developed
by the
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
NBII-National Biological Information Infrastructure
This is a great site for anything biological. While it is
pretty professional, I think that there is something for everyone here. There
are teacher resources, images and pages for individual disciplines in the
biological sciences. There is also a current events page so that anyone
interested can keep abreast on current topics in science. Date visited:
http://www.nbii.gov
Botany
This site was made by
http://plantsinmotion.bio.indiana.edu/plantmotion/starthere.html
The name says it all! You can find just about any plant here
by common or scientific name. There is a dictionary of plant terms, a key of
leaves, a list of pests and diseases for each plant, and a zone map. It is a
good resource for adults and older students. Date visited:
http://www.botany.com/
Cell Biology
When I first saw this site, I thought it looked atrocious.
But if you can get past the weird color scheme, you are in for a treat. This
site has great pictures and diagrams of different types of, you guessed it,
cells. There are interactive cell diagrams, study tools and downloadable videos
for the classroom. Kids will like the crawling bugs on the home page. Date
visited:
http://www.cellsalive.com
The journal Nature has
a separate journal devoted just to cell biology. The web site allows you to
access back issues, recent articles and an image gallery that is outstanding.
The gallery contains many pictures of cells taken under an electron microscope.
It is a great resource for teachers of older students or AP students. Date
visited:
http://www.nature.com/ncb/index.html
This adorable site is meant to educate very young children
about how they were created. The site was made by a doctor and illustrated by a
children’s book artist. It uses cartoons and fun pictures to explain
chromosomes and cell division. It then talks about a doctor’s mission to find
out how cells work together and names the rest of the books that tell the whole
story. This site may be for kids, but it is fun for adults too! Date visited:
http://www.icnet.uk/kids/cellsrus/cellsrus.html
Ecology
This is a journal website that has very interesting articles
on ecology around the world. It deals with issues such as urban sprawl and
river decimation. It is a good resource for teachers, college students and
perhaps the ambitious AP student in high school. Date visited:
http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/
This site contains lots of links and stories to all things
of ecological concern. There are sections for kids, radio programs, quotes from
ecologists past and present, and profiles of college students trying to make
their way in an ecological field. There is a lot of information that teachers
could use in class for projects and to spark debates. Date visited:
http://www.ecology.com
Geography
Besides all of the featured maps, hurricane tracking data
and classroom resources, this site has a useful and fun tool for younger
students. It is called Explorer, and it lets you look at a map of the world and
draw around an area that you would like to study. You can then choose what you
would like to see from that area (ex: a map) and what the theme of the
information will be. Date visited:
http://www.geographynetwork.com/
You will find any map you could have ever wanted here. My
favorite part was the earthquake monitor and map selection. There was even a
recently updated earthquake listing and map. You can look at the
http://geography.usgs.gov/
Geology
This is a journal site that also has topographic maps, field
guides and online publications. There is a teacher resource section with free
lesson plans for K-12. There are also resources for students in this part of
the site. Date visited:
http://www.gsajournals.org/gsaonline/?request=index-html
Geology and Earth Sciences Online
This is a huge site with tons of information and satellite
images. There is info on tsunamis, rocks and minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes
and more! There is also downloadable software that would be useful to teachers
and students. This is another USDA site that also contains links to other
science disciplines. Date visited:
http://geology.com/
Herpetology
This is a great site for anything reptile. It has links to
top sites so that users can get the most accurate information. Plus, it has a
student section that contains charts of animal anatomy and pictures of frogs
with their calls. At the bottom is a section that names top reptile veterinary
sites and has a link for snake bite advice. Date visited:
http://www.herpetology.com/
Ichthyology
This is a great site for kids and adults. There are fish
movies, pictures, facts, and recent articles. The student section has fish keys
and two virtual dissections. These are meant for junior and senior high school
age children. Date visited:
http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Our local aquarium, their site is beautiful and educational.
There is a section for students, teachers and everyone! Here, students can get
fact sheets, teachers can get projects and learn about field trips, and
everyone else can learn about conservation and send e-postcards! Date visited:
http://www.aqua.org
Ornithology
This is one of the best birding societies in the world. The
site offers links to top ornithological sites and has a Kidspace. Here, kids
can find activities to do in their backyard, a quick quiz on what they found
and links to other kid pages on birds. Teachers can get info on the Great
Backyard Bird Count and how to do it in their classroom. They can also obtain
the Audubon Adventures educational series for grades 3-6. This program educates
kids on birds and their habitats and other wildlife. Date visited:
http://www.audubon.org/
Zoology
This site has a lot of information on different animal
kingdoms and resources for teachers of different age groups. There are sample
exercises for high school students and web sites for kids to access at school.
Date visited:
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
One of the premier zoos in the country, it also has a great
website. In the teacher resource section, there are animal crafts and quick
tidbits of animal info for kids. There are also simple but interesting science
experiments to do at home or in the classroom. Kids will like the great
pictures and movies of the animals at the zoo. Date visited:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org