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Bill Nye the Science Guy
http://www.billnye.com/core.html?flashtarget=core.html&noflashtarget=noflash.html
A zany, informative look at science.

BioChemHub
http://www.biochemhub.com
Find current information in the fields of biology and chemistry.

Exploratorium's Online Exhibits
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html
Fun, interactive exhibit of visual illusions.

Science Fair Central
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/index.html
Ideas for great science fair projects.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
Step-by-step guides to planning and developing a science project.

Super Science Fair Projects
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com
Guides students through the process of creating a science fair project; also includes science experiments and other fun activities.

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Earth Science

California Geology
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/
Current information about the geological state of California; learn about mineral resources, earthquake engineering and geologic hazards.

Discover Our Earth
http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu/education/
Activities that will help you understand different aspects of the earth: volcanoes, earthquakes, topography, plate tectonics and sea level change.

Earth History Resources
http://www.carlwozniak.com/earth/
This site contains a geological timeline and a pictorial history of life on earth.

Ecosystems, Biomes and Habitats
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
Visit the world's ecosystems, biomes and habitats.

Forces of Nature
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/
Visual and interactive learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Journey Through the Galaxy
http://home.cwru.edu/~sjr16/index.html
Explore our solar system, stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future of the universe, and human exploration of space.

The Nine Planets
http://www.nineplanets.org/
An overview of the history, mythology and scientific knowledge of each of the nine planets.

Plate Tectonics
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/anim1.html
Watch an animated clip of the continental drift to see how the modern world was formed. Click on a specific time period for information on plant and animal life of that era.

Plate Tectonics Animated
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/anim1.html
See continental positions from Pre-Cambrian to Cenozoic times, plus a history of each era.

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html
A wealth of volcanic information, from current eruptions to volcano workshops.

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Life Science

Basic Genetics
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/
Information on various aspects of genetics, including an animated tour of “the basics”.

BBC’s Interactive Human Body & Mind
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/
Learn about organs, muscles, the skeleton, and nervous system in a fun, interactive way.

Biology and Evolution Theory
http://www.talkorigins.org/origins/faqs-evolution.html
The Theory of Evolution explained.

Body Quest
http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/?tqskip=1
Learn about the various biological systems in the human body.

Cells Alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Information on cell biology, including animation on the cell cycle and mitosis.

DNA from the Beginning
http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.

Life in a Pond
http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/ourwater/education/Junior/Lifeinapond.htm
An interactive activity to learn about the plant and animal life in the pond habitat.

High School Biology Tutorial
http://www.biology-online.org/tutorials/home.htm
Tutorials to help you learn the basics, from cell biology to genetics, evolution and adaptation.

Plants-In-Motion
http://sunflower.bio.indiana.edu/~rhangart/plantmotion/starthere.html
Time-lapse photography allows you to watch various plants move through their life cycles.

The Virtual Body
http://medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
An interactive overview of the workings of the human body. Available in English and Spanish.

The World's Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
An introduction to the major biomes on Earth.

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Physical Science

Albert Einstein and the World Year of Physics 2005
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/exhibits/einstein/
2005 is the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s miraculous year. Discover why this year was so important for Einstein and how his theories changed the world of modern physics.

Chem4Kids!
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Information, interactive activities, and downloads on every "element" of chemistry.

CHEMystery
http://library.thinkquest.org/3659/
An interactive guide to chemistry for high school students.

The Chem Team
http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/ChemTeamIndex.html
Study resources for students in high school and advanced placement chemistry.

Fear of Physics: Physics Explained
http://www.fearofphysics.com/Fall/fall.html
Lose your fears with these clear explications of physical phenomena.

Fizzics Fizzle: Beginner's Guide to Physics
http://library.thinkquest.org/16600/
Freaked out over physics? This site explains various topics for students new to physics.

Periodic Table of the Elements
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
Quick reference guide to the elements.

Physics Classroom
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/newtlaws/u2l1a.html
A high school physics tutorial in four easy lessons.