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Science GreenFILE™ www.greeninfoonline.com Find topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology. Nationalatlas.gov http://nationalatlas.gov Drawing its data from over 20 government agencies, this website from the U.S. Geological Service provides maps on every imaginable aspect of the United States. Use MapMaker to customize your own multi-layered map. Wolfram MathWorld http://www.mathworld.wolfram.com Actively developed and maintained website providing encyclopedia-like articles for nearly 13,000 mathematical topics and concepts. Science.gov http://www.science.gov Search thousands of authoritative science websites, government databases and publications, and content from 12 government agencies using this government search engine. WorldWideScience.org http://www.worldwidescience.org Currently provides access to articles from 15 national and international scientific databases. Homework Help: QandA NJ http://qandanj.org/ "Got a Question? Get a Live Answer." Get live homework help from a librarian via New Jersey’s statewide chat reference service. Have your library card ready—if you don’t have one, scroll down to find the link to Get A Library Card Online. The Internet Public Library A collection of annotated links to the best Science and Technology websites for all ages. Science & Technology: http://ipl.org/div/subject/browse/sci00.00.00 Teen Space: http://ipl.org/div/teen/browse/sh5800/ Kidspace: http://ipl.org/kidspace/browse/mas0000 Science Fair Project Resource Guide: http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide Algebasics http://www.algebasics.com Visual explanations of how to solve basic algebra problems are accompanied by audio explanations. Choose a sample problem, watch, listen, and learn! Cornell Theory Center Math and Science Gateway http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway Links to math and science websites on topics like agriculture, biology, computers, engineering, health and medicine, meteorology, and more. Also includes information on Field Trips and Museums, Journal and Research Articles, and Schools & College Information. Echo Research Center http://echo.gmu.edu/center.php Search over 5,000 sites that make up the "History of Science web," or browse by topic, historical period, or type of content (link, images, audio, primary sources, etc.). Homework Help http://www.math.com/students/homework.html Interactive lessons and practice problems for topics in pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. Introduction to the Scientific Method http://teacher.nsrl.rochester.edu/phy_labs/AppendixE/AppendixE.html Steps of the scientific method clearly explained by a University of Rochester professor. Intute: Science, Engineering & Technology http://www.intute.ac.uk Free online resources for students and educators in the physical sciences, engineering, computing, geography, mathematics, and environmental science. Look for the E-journals search and Hot Topics in the A to Z of Services. Math Forum @ Drexel: Ask Dr. Math http://mathforum.org/dr.math/ For students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Search the archive by level and topic or email a question to Dr. Math. NOVA http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova The website of this popular PBS television television show includes online episodes, articles and archive of articles and features from past shows, and teaching resources. Oxford Illustrated Science Encyclopedia http://www.oup.co.uk/oxed/children/oise/ Links to the top science sites for subjects like Atoms & Molecules, Light & Sound, Computers & ICT, Industry & Technology, Inventions, Transport, and People in Science. Purple Math http://www.purplemath.com Provides Lessons, Site Reviews, Homework Guidelines, and Study Skills Self-Survey for students of algebra. ScienceResearch.com http://scienceresearch.com This website—"Your One-Stop Source for Scientific Research"—is a free, publicly available web portal offering access to open access scientific journals, government science databases, conference proceedings, and science news websites. Keyword searches can be limited by professional association or publishing group. Sites to See: Real World Math http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites008.shtml Links to sites with interactive math activities and games for students and standards-based curriculum resources for teachers. S.O.S. Mathematics http://sosmath.com/ Free math review and exam material covering algebra to differential equations. Suitable for high school, college and adult learners. Science News: Discover http://www.discovermagazine.com/ View selected articles from the current issue of this popular science magazine, as well as archived articles back to 1992. Website-only content includes video clips, cutting-edge digital photos, and downloadable podcasts. EurekAlert! http://www.eurekalert.org/links.php An online global news service featuring news releases in all areas of science, medicine, and technology. Browse by subjects; notable ones include Business & Economics, Policy & Ethics, and Social & Behavior. Also features an alphabetical list of peer-reviewed journals. Popular Science http://www.popsci.com/popsci The first place to go for stories on the latest gadgets and coolest new technologies. Browse articles from past issues of the magazine and web-exclusive stories by topic. The current issue’s articles are not available on the website, but can be found in the EBSCO database, Academic Search Premier. Science Daily http://sciencedaily.com/ This science news portal has breaking news, news articles by topic, encyclopedias, videos, book reviews, and a career center. Scientific American http://www.sciam.com/ Articles from current and past issues plus video news clips, podcasts, an "Ask the Experts" page, stories of "Weird Science," and games and puzzles like "Sci-Doku." SciTech Daily Review http://scitechdaily.com/ Comprehensive compilation of news from over 50 science and technology websites. Link to interactive forums and blogs, Sci/Tech publications, People and Places, Fun & Frolics, and more. The Why? Files: Science behind the News http://scitechdaily.com/ Read about the science at work behind current news topics. Suitable for grades 5-8 and 9-12. Hot Topics: The Discovery of Global Warming http://www.aip.org/history/exhibits/climate/ Everything you need to know about climate change, written by the author of the book The Discovery of Global Warming. Summary of the History of Climate Change Science and Timeline of Milestones (under Reference/Utilities) will serve as overviews for those new to the topic. Gene Almanac http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/websites/ Links to educational, content-based websites on genetics and DNA for middle school students through adults. Energy Information Administration: Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government http://eia.doe.gov/ This comprehensive site provides statistics on all aspects of energy consumption and use according to energy source, industry, and geographical area. From kids to researchers, this site is the go-to place for those interested in energy. Learn.Genetics http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ Interactive labs and lessons on issues such as cloning, stem cells, and gene therapy explain the connection between genetics and everyday life and society. Appropriate for high school and college students. U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/ Vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them. Biography: Biographies of Women Mathematicians http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm Illustrating the work of women in mathematics with biographical essays, commentary, and some photographs. Especially helpful for biographical information on women mathematicians before 1930. Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics http://cwp.library.ucla.edu Biographical facts and articles about the contributions of approximately 83 women, who made advances in physics between 1900 and 1976. The Reference Database lists over 500 sources on 20th century women in physics. The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/faces.html Biographical information for notable African Americans in science and engineering, organized by profession and alphabetically. Also includes profiles of female African American scientists, first science Ph.D.s awarded to African Americans, and statistics. 4000 Years of Women in Science http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS Biographies, photographs, and references to additional material about over 125 women in the sciences. The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive--Most Popular Biographies http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/index.html Biographies of great mathematicians throughout history. Timeline of mathematicians is a unique feature. Mathematicians in the African Diaspora http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/index.html Men and women from Africa and the African Diaspora who have made gains in the knowledge and use of mathematics, science, engineering, and medicine. Includes ancient and modern mathematicians and scientists as well as statistics on the number of blacks earning Ph.D. degrees in mathematics by year. Nobelprize.org http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/lists/all/ List of all Nobel Laureates with links to pictures and information on laureates’ contributions. Nobel Laureates in Physics, 1901 to Present http://www.slac.stanford.edu/library/nobel Information about the winners, their institutional affiliations, and their groundbreaking work. Astronomy and Space: Astronomiae Historia / History of Astronomy http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/astoria.html History of astronomy and science in general, along with links to observatories, archives, libraries, associations, and research institutes. Astronomy Center http://www.astronomycenter.org Highly edited and indexed compilation of websites dealing with topics in astronomy for high school to graduate-level students. Provides citations of linked websites in all the major citation styles. NASA http://www.nasa.gov For all ages and levels of expertise, the website features articles and related multimedia resources about Life on Earth, Humans in Space, and Exploring the Universe. The "Work for NASA" page answers the question, "How can I become an astronaut?" Check out the section "For Kids" for cool games, activities, and interactive features. The http://www.nineplanets.org A detailed, illustrated overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge about our solar system's planets and moons by a passionate amateur astronomer. Sun-Earth Viewer http://ds9.ssl.Berkeley.edu/viewer/flash/flash.html This NASA website provides images, illustrations, visualizations, and interviews for the general public and introductory astronomy students. Zoom in to an extreme ultraviolet image of the sun, watch a video clip of a solar flare, or hear an expert answer your questions. Chemistry: ChemFinder.com http://chemfinder.cambridgesoft.com ChemFinder.com is a portal of free and subscription scientific databases in four categories: reference, chemical, reaction, and safety. Use ChemFinder to search for chemicals by name, formula, structure, or CAS Registry number. Chemical Week http://www.chemweek.com Website of the industry journal, with news, archived articles, white papers, buyers' guide, and more. Chemistry Information on the Internet http://cds.dl.ac.uk/cds/other_info_and_links/cheminf.htmlm A portal to chemistry resources for advanced high school and college students. Links to U.S. and UK websites and databases—most are free, but some require subscriptions. Chemistry Related Web Sites http://www.science.fau.edu/chemistry/links.htm General chemistry resources, links to journals, periodic tables and an online answer column for your chemistry questions. Click on Study Assistance to Ask Questions Online, or for links to study guides, professional organizations, job search resources. Chemistry - WebElements Periodic Table http://www.webelements.com Key data, descriptions, isolation, and atomic weights for each of the elements. Toxic Chemical Fact Sheets http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/eh/ChemFS/ Poisonous chemical fact sheets with hazard summary, identification signs, how to determine if you are being exposed, workplace exposure limits, and health hazard information Earth and Environmental Sciences: EELink: Environmental Education on the Internet http://www.eelink.net A wealth of links for K-12 students and teachers of environmental education. Energy Information Administration: Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government http://eia.doe.gov/ This comprehensive site provides statistics on all aspects of energy consumption and use according to energy source, industry, and geographical area. From kids to researchers, this site is the go-to place for those interested in energy. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org A library of links to environmental and ecological resources online, including job listings, publications, government resources, educational resources, and organizations. Geared towards environmental nonprofit organizations, but also valuable for teachers and students. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-NOAA http://www.noaa.gov Climate, weather, surveying, geology, ocean sciences, satellites, government policy, and much more from this federal agency focused on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere. Scroll down the right-hand side of the page to find the link to Cool Free Stuff for Students and Teachers! Ocean World http://oceanworld.tamu.edu Links to resources on fisheries, weather, coral reefs, ice ages, waves, currents, and more. For K-12, college students, and teachers. Go to the Educators section for teaching resources. Rockhounds http://www.infodyn.com/rockhounds/rockhounds.html Portal to websites of shops and galleries, images and pictures, and books and articles about gems and minerals. Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site http://www.scorecard.org Who are the top polluters in your county? What pollutants are being released in the greatest quantities? Look up your county or state's scorecard and compare it with other counties, states, and the national average. Toxtown http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/ "An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places" via interactive maps from the National Library of Medicine. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/ Information about Earth Day, quick links to hot topics in the environment, news, educational resources, and general information about this federal agency. Click on For Kids to link to the Environmental Kids Club, suitable for elementary and middle school-aged children. USGS http://water.usgs.gov Browse science topics, explore the geology of New Jersey and other states, or search for educational resources for the classroom on the official website of the U.S. Geological Survey, the federal government’s earth, water, biological science, and civilian mapping agency. Engineering and Inventions: How Stuff Works http://science.howstuffworks.com/ "Can I get struck by lightening when I’m indoors?" "Can water go bad?" Find answers and non-technical explanations to these and other questions in the areas of earth science, engineering, life science, the military, physical science, space, and the supernatural. Invention Dimension http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html News, resources, links, and a searchable archive of contemporary inventors as well as a Handbook for Inventors, a guide to patents, commercial opportunities, and raising capital, from the Lemelson-MIT Program. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation http://invention.smithsonian.org/resources/MIND_Search_Basic.aspx This Smithsonian-related site offers high-quality resources of all types for students, teachers, inventors, and historians. Sections of interest include virtual exhibits (click on Centerpieces); MIND: Modern Inventors Documentation Program, an archive of information related to American inventors; and videos of inventors speaking about their inventions.. Museum of Ancient Inventions http://www.smith.edu/hsc/museum/ancient_inventions/hsclist.htm Information about and directions for constructing reproductions of some fifty devices, such as a loom, a decoding device, a compass, and a steam engine. National Transportation Library Frequently Asked Questions http://ntl.bts.gov/faq/index.html Find out where to go for information on Air Travel Tips, Moving Company Information, car safety ratings, and all things related to the transport of civilians and goods. Life Sciences: Biodiversity Heritage Library http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Access biodiversity literature of ten prestigious natural history museums, botanical libraries, and research institutions through this "global biodiversity commons." Search by title, author, subject, geography, or year. Biology Browser http://www.biologybrowser.org/ Search by keyword or browse this biology portal by type of organism, subject, or geography. Results cover a wide range of resources including free websites, news articles, bibliographies, and reports. Cells Alive! http://www.cellsalive.com Photographs and animations illustrate allergy and mite interactions, antibody production, HIV infection, how lymphocytes destroy tumors, parasite activity, penicillin resistance, and more. The Complete Works of Charles Darwin http://darwin-online.org.uk Side-by-side access to the text and images of all of Darwin’s publications and manuscripts. Audio Darwin provides downloadable audio MP3 files of many of the works, including On the Origin of Species. eFloras.org http://efloras.org/index.aspx Browse or search this virtual library of flora from around the world by plant family and genera. Includes the entire text of Flora of China and Flora of North America. Endangered Species http://eelink.net/EndSpp/ Information on endangered and extinct species around the world including species lists and data, the Environmental Directory (listing over 13,000 environmental organizations), and links to related laws and policy. Kimball's Biology Pages http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/ A regularly updated online biology textbook. Students can search by keyword or browse the table of contents. Learn Genetics http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ Interactive labs and lessons on issues such as cloning, stem cells, and gene therapy explain the connection between genetics and everyday life and society. Appropriate for high school and college students. National Biological Information Infrastructure http://www.nbii.gov This portal links high-quality biological databases and other online information resources dealing with Plants, Animals & Other Organisms, Habitats, and Ecological Topics. Suitable for high school and college students. Virtual Museum of Bacteria http://www.bacteriamuseum.org Travel through this virtual museum and explore hyper-linked entries introducing you to the vast world of bacteria. Mathematics: Common Weights and Measures http://chemistry.berkeley.edu/links/weights/index.html Provides mathematical notations for orders of magnitude, metric prefixes, and common U.S. and metric equivalents. Math2.org http://math2.org/ Diagrams and formulas explain concepts in general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and advanced topics. Available in Spanish and English, with a link to an English-Spanish math dictionary (Other On-site Resources). MacTutor- History of Mathematics Archive http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/index.html Browse for mathematicians’ biographical information, descriptions of famous curves, and other historical topics. Notable for its Female Mathematicians, Birthplace Maps, Timelines, and Quotations Indexes. Martindale's Calculators On-Line Center http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html Links to almost 9,000 calculators for cooking, finances, home repair, medicine, navigation, taxes, etc. Martindale's Calculators On Line Center http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html Links to almost 9,000 calculators for cooking, finances, home repair, medicine, navigation, taxes, etc. The Math Forum Student Center http://www.mathforum.org/students/ Links to internet math resources by school level, from kindergarten through college. Search or browse the Ask Dr. Math archive, or email your question to Dr. Math. Math in Daily Life http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath This website helps students understand the math encountered in areas of daily life like credit and savings, cooking, home decorating, and population growth. Under Related resources, you’ll find links to other educational, student-friendly math sites. Electronic Textbook StatSoft http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html This online text, winner of a Britannica Internet Guide Award, is easy an easy-to-navigate introductory text on statistics. WebMath http://www.webmath.com/ Problem solving in everyday math, algebra, trigonometry, graphing, and word problems. Additional features include unit conversions and online quizzes that allow visitors to test themselves. Physics: Albert Einstein Online http://www.westegg.com/einstein Bibliography of writings by and about Einstein: biographical information, descriptions of his theories, quotations, and pictures. American Institute of Physics http://www.aip.org/history/exhibits.html Links to sites about physicists and physics history. Illustrated with portraits and images of oceans, weather, and the history of astronomy. Laws List http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws "Laws, rules, principles, effects, paradoxes, limits, constants, experiments, & thought-experiments in physics." Physlink.com http://www.physlink.com "Your guide to Physics on the Web": articles, news, book reviews, colleges and university physics departments, and an "ask the expert" feature." Museums and Institutes: American Museum of Natural History http://www.amnh.org If you adore dinosaurs, diamonds, spiders, butterflies, or anything about natural history, this is the place for you! Also link to AMNH's award-winning kids' site, Ology, for interactive pages on archaeology, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, and more: Exploratorium: Exploranet http://www.exploratorium.edu Online exhibits, articles, teaching tools, and interactive explorations on topics like sports science, dissecting a cow's eye, and global climate change. Be sure to check out the Digital Library, which includes images, educational activities in PDF and html formats, QuickTime movies, streaming media, and audio files related to the Exploratorium's interactive exhibits and scientific phenomena. Franklin Institute of Science http://fi.edu/learn The Franklin Institute offers "Resources for Science Learning" for learners and educators on topics like "The Human Heart," "Ben Franklin FAQ," and "The Human Brain." Listen to audiocasts of interesting stories about notable scientists in the series, "From the Case Files." Liberty Science Center http://www.lsc.org/ The newly expanded Liberty Science Center is scheduled to open in July 2007! Plan a visit to the LSC, which is located in nearby Jersey City and accessible by car or public transportation. Museum of Science http://www.mos.org/educators The Museum of Science in Boston offers a range of electronic resources for educators and students, including podcasts, virtual exhibits, and other curriculum resources. National Air and Space Museum http://www.nasm.si.edu The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum contains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the entire world. Students can access online information and websites from past exhibitions, while teachers can find Classroom Resources, including Online Activities and Electronic Field Trips. Science Search Engines: Scitopia.org http://www.scitopia.org Search for recently published and archived society documents, patents, and government documents from fifteen leading science and technology societies. Scirus http://scirus.com Search over 415 million pages from science-specific journal sources, websites, and other web sources. Last updated 7/27/07 |
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