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The
Exploratorium
Can you skate your way through science education? You
can at the Exploratorium, which remains one of the most recreationally relevant
science destinations for kids. Recent features have included Skateboard
Science and the Science of Baseball, and there are always projects and live
Webcasts to keep young minds engaged. |
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For Kids Only: Earth Science
Enterprise
What if there was a NASA site just for kids? There is,
and one focused on (relatively) down-to-earth topics like tropical rain fall and
the ozone hole. There's something for nearly all ages here as well, from
an online coloring book to a study of continental drift and plate tectonics.
There's also a very informative frequently asked questions page and lots of
excellent links. |
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Cool Science for Curious Kids
How does a caterpillar transform itself into a butterfly?
What happens when you breathe in dust through your nose? These and other
biologically inspired questions are the focus of a series of explanations,
illustrations, animations, and projects drawn from children's science museums
across the country. |
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Kinetic City Cyber Club
Four cartoon kids and a chatty supercomputer travel the world
in a super train, solving science-related mysteries. Kids can follow
along, relive past adventures, check out the interactive science projects in the
lab car, and meet real-world scientist. Behind the fun is the American
Association for the Advancement of Science. |
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The Why Files
Congress wants a space-based missile defense system, but can
it really work? Europe rejects hormone-treated beef, but is it really bad
for you? If it's in the news and involves science, chances are The Why
Files will be ready with some in-depth, science-behind-the-news answers that
give you the perspective that the headlines can't |
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Nova Online
Nobody does science exploration on TV like PBS's Nova series.
And Nova Online brings the same classy presentation to the computer screen.
While the site is a companion to the show, you need never click on your set.
Its stories, illustrations, and videos can take you on a virtual balloon flight,
a visual tour of the space station Mir, or to the Moon. There's even a
special area for teachers. |
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Solar System Simulator
Now that you know more about the planets, how about a nice
view of Saturn- from Mars on the eve of the new millennium? Solar
Systems Simulator can take your there, at least visually. The simulator,
created by NASA with Jet Propulsion Labs and Caltech, will create a color
rendering of whichever planet or satellite you desire, as seen from any other
planet or satellite, at whatever time you like. |
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How Stuff Works
Descriptions of how a TV or alkaline battery works tend to be
brief and impart only a very cursory sense of what's going on inside. Not
here. You get detailed yet understandable explanations with plenty of
illustrations and pictures of how everyday technologies such as engines, VCRs,
cellphones, refrigerators, and smoke detectors work. |
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Evidence: The True Witness
Become KC Rogers, the forensic detective without a clue.
Apply your newfound knowledge of forensic science to search for a kidnapper,
case a house for evidence, process evidence in the lab, and interview suspects.
Reference and glossary sections help keep you on the trail, and a careers
section is included in case you get really good. |
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MP3.com
The online music scene is heating up, and MP3.com is one of
the primary fuel sources. The site offers tens of thousands of songs in
MP3 format that can be downloaded for free and played on your PC or a portable
MP3 player. There's a good introduction to MP3 for beginners, and you can
search for songs or artist by region or genre, or check out the weekly Top 40
list. |
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Earth Observatory
You can read about them, or you can investigate changes in
our climate and environment for yourself at Earth Observatory. An
"observation deck" lets you see changes on Earth from the vantage point of outer
space thanks to satellite imagery; at a "lab" you can do some hands-on
experiments in earth science. |
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Glacier
Think that Antarctica has nothing to do with you? Think
again. Antarctica plays a big role in our global climate, oceans, and
geology. And as you'll soon discover on this site, it's a fascinating-and
beautiful-place that is full of surprises. Here, you can check out the
weather and tag along on an expedition. |
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National Geographic
Perhaps no one has documented the natural and cultural
diversity of your planet more thoroughly and lushly than the National Geographic
Society. This site brings the content of its magazines, TV shows, and more
to the Web, along with special features such as a mini-encyclopedia. Its
archive of online features is an adventuresome resource. |
