How Tall Will You Grow? Science North Cool Science

How Tall Will You Grow? Science North Cool Science:  Try this fun interactive site to see an estimate of how tall you will be when you finish growing!



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Wind Map

Wind Map:  This is a map of the US - it shows current wind speeds for the entire country!

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Hurricanes: Science and Society: Home

Hurricanes: Science and Society: Home:  Since school was canceled today, I thought I would post this link so that anyone with power can do a little research about hurricanes - this site has some very cool features - you can learn a lot about hurricanes and what to do in the event of emergency!

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Frightfully free fun for kids

Frightfully free fun for kids: from Archive.org

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NEPTUNE Canada: Cool Stuff

NEPTUNE Canada: Cool Stuff: Explore the seafloor from your computer and search for marine organisms like jellyfish, halibut and squid.  Send your findings to Neptune's science teams for further analysis!

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Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination | Video on TED.com

Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination | Video on TED.com:

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "MEDICAL INNOVATION – Medical implants that just melt away, how cancer research could make the plastics industry less dependent on fossil fuels, and why ultraviolet light is cleaning up hospital rooms. Also: scientists find a surprising new source of re-programmable cells in amniotic fluid. And a new genetic test that could help babies in the neonatal intensive care unit."

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101 Websites for Science Teachers (and kids that love science!)

101 Websites for Science Teachers:  This is an amazing list of science websites categorized by type of science - biology, chemistry, earth science, etc... Some sites are ones I've previously suggested, but there are some new ones-  enjoy!

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Wear your old plastic bottles this winter!

How is fleece made of plastic bottles?:  This short article explains how fleece (the stuff Patagonia, LL Bean and other companies make jackets out of) is made from reusing plastic bottles!

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The Story of Stuff Project

The Story of Stuff Project:
This is the video we watched during class today - if you were absent or wanted to watch it again, use the link in this post!
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For About $20, Cardboard Bicycle Could 'Change The World,' Inventor Says : The Two-Way : NPR

For About $20, Cardboard Bicycle Could 'Change The World,' Inventor Says : The Two-Way : NPR:
Some people don't listen when the experts say something can't be done.  Check out this short video clip of the Israeli inventor who thought he could make a bicycle - out of cardboard.
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EIA Energy Kids - Energy Kids: Energy Information Administration

EIA Energy Kids - Energy Kids: Energy Information Administration: What is energy? This site covers the basics of energy sources, using and saving energy and the history of energy.  It also has some fun games and activities to try out!

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The Energy Story - Introduction

The Energy Story - Introduction:  This site does a great job of introducing what energy is and has information on all forms of energy.  It is a great resource for research!

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DOE - Fossil Energy: Energy Lessons and Study Guides for Younger Students

DOE - Fossil Energy: Energy Lessons and Study Guides for Younger Students:
This page features lessons on coal and natural gas - it takes a look at the how fossil fuels are formed, history of coal use and how coal and natural gas are collected for use.

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Centre for Energy™ : What is crude oil?

Centre for Energy™ : What is crude oil?:  This Canadian website has information about all types of energy and would be a good resource for research.

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DOE - Fossil Energy: Office of Fossil Energy Home Page

DOE - Fossil Energy: Office of Fossil Energy Home Page:

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British Energy - Understanding nuclear

British Energy - Understanding nuclear:  How do nuclear power stations work?  Take a look at the principles behind nuclear fission!

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Enercities

Enercities:  Are you ready for the future? Build your own virtual city and find out!

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index2

index2:  Discover Petroleum - take a virtual tour to learn about oil production and check out the interactive website that shows how distillation and cracking work!

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Captain platform virtual visit.

Captain platform virtual visit.:  Take a virtual tour of a North Sea oil drilling platform!

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Discover petroleum Info bank

Discover petroleum Info bank:  Oil formation

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EIA Energy Kids - Oil (petroleum)

EIA Energy Kids - Oil (petroleum):

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EERE: Roofus' Solar and Efficient Home Home Page

EERE: Roofus' Solar and Efficient Home Home Page:  Learn about solar energy!

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ENERGY STAR KIDS

ENERGY STAR KIDS: Learn about energy and how you can make big changes!

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Students for the Environment | US EPA

Students for the Environment | US EPA:  Learn about the EPA and environmental protection and conservation!  They've got some cool games and videos, too!

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What the Clean Water Act Means To Me | Earthjustice

What the Clean Water Act Means To Me | Earthjustice:  Have you ever heard of a river catching on fire? That's right, a river - BURNING! Read about the Cuyahoga River - which burned because of all the pollutants in the water - and the 40 year old water protection act that has prevented environmental tragedies like the Cuyahoga river!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:  ANIMAL GENES & BEHAVIOR - The genes responsible for cat coat patterns, why male killer whales are momma's boys, what's behind the hummingbird's aerial acrobatics, and how epigenetics explains honeybee castes.

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Science Museums Science Fair Project Ideas Science Education

Science Museums Science Fair Project Ideas Science Education:
Tryscience.org has experiments, ideas for field trips and science fair project suggestions.  What are you going to do for YOUR science fair project?  Unsure? Check this site out for some suggestions.
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NRC: Students' Corner

NRC: Students' Corner:  Student information about Nuclear energy from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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High School Wind Energy Project Inspires College Careers in STEM - Getting Smart by Guest Author - EdTech, PBL, Project-based learning, renewable energy, STEM, wind energy

High School Wind Energy Project Inspires College Careers in STEM - Getting Smart by Guest Author - EdTech, PBL, Project-based learning, renewable energy, STEM, wind energy:  High school students in Maine have a really amazing wind energy project going on!

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Smithsonian Education - Students - Science & Nature

Smithsonian Education - Students - Science & Nature: This is a great site to explore and learn about life science!



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eGFI – Dream Up the Future

eGFI – Dream Up the Future:  Science, Technology and Math - careers and other information



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For Students | Climate Expeditions

For Students | Climate Expeditions:  Learn about the scientists who study the data from ice core samples, check out some climate change games, and learn about colleges that you can attend if this is a career that interests you!

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Rare Rusty Spotted Kittens Born at the Berlin Zoo!

This rare Rusty-Spotted kitten was born at the Berlin Zoo. They are native to India and Sri Lanka. Weighing around 2 ounces when they are born, they are about half the size of a common house cat - they weigh about about 2 pounds when they are fully grown!

4.6 Earthquake Shakes NH and Maine!!

Earthquakes - 7 days, M2.5+:  Wow! Did you feel that? Check out the USGS website for realtime earthquake data!

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Estuaries.noaa.gov - Inspiring People to Practice and Promote Coastal and Estuarine Stewardship

Estuaries.noaa.gov - Inspiring People to Practice and Promote Coastal and Estuarine Stewardship:

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TED-Ed | Captain Charles Moore on the seas of plastic

TED-Ed | Captain Charles Moore on the seas of plastic:

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Nitrogen in the Earth System | UCAR

Nitrogen in the Earth System | UCAR:  Can humans affect the amount of nitrogen in ecoystems? Can we have too much nitrogen in the environment?

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Clean Air Champions Quizzes, Activities and Games |

Clean Air Champions Quizzes, Activities and Games |:

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WATERLIFE - NFB

WATERLIFE - NFB:

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: WEIRD SCIENCE: Listen to an archival podcast that delves into the weird and wacky side of science: Behind the legend of the chupacabra, does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? A physiological explanation for near-death experiences, and animals that live without oxygen.

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Science by Email | Cells can go back to the start, Changeable tomato juice

Science by Email | Cells can go back to the start, Changeable tomato juice:  This issue of Science by email is great!  Read about new cell research by Nobel Prize winning scientists!  The first student to tell me what "pluripotent" means will win a homework pass.
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Physics To Go: Explore Physics on your own

Physics To Go: Explore Physics on your own:  Physics to Go is a monthly online newsletter and a collection of over 950 websites with physics images, activities and information!  This issue includes a section on Origami!

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The Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom:  This site is designed for students who want to explore and learn about physics at their own pace.  The interactive tutorials offer solutions and an explanation of how to solve the problem if you get stuck.  So if you have finished all your homework and have a burning desire to be the next Einstein (or just to learn a little bit about physics), check this out!

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Maths and Stats by Email | Everything in its right place, The three pillars puzzle

Maths and Stats by Email | Everything in its right place, The three pillars puzzle:  Check out a new way to look at Venn Diagrams, try the three pillars puzzle (you'll get to build it, first) and see if you can figure out the math brainteaser at the bottom of the newsletter!

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Science by Email | Super clock, Element 113 spotted, Tea-riffic

Science by Email | Super clock, Element 113 spotted, Tea-riffic:  A clock that runs forever without needing winding or batteries?  You might be able to buy one soon!  Will we be adding element #113 to the periodic table of elements? Check out this issue of Science by Email  to find out!



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Discovery Education Science Fair Central offers ideas for science fair projects and experiments for kids

Discovery Education Science Fair Central offers ideas for science fair projects and experiments for kids:  Hey! It's not too early to start thinking about what you'd like to do for your Science Fair project!!


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Math is Fun - Homework Help

Math is Fun - Homework Help:  No, really! Math IS fun!

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TheMathPage: math lessons and math help

TheMathPage: math lessons and math help:  Here is a link to a complete math course from the City University of New York!  So if you've finished all your science homework and are looking for something fun to do, here you go!



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Ecological Footprint Quiz by Center for Sustainable Economy

Ecological Footprint Quiz by Center for Sustainable Economy:  Try this online footprint calculator!



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Playing in Galileo's Lab (part 1) / Labs, Activities, and Other CoolStuff

Playing in Galileo's Lab (part 1) / Labs, Activities, and Other CoolStuff:  For all you physical science fans out there, here's a cool link to the Galileo Museum in Florence, Italy!  You can check out photos and information about Galileo's lab and actual lab equipment that he used.  The museum even has a reliquary exhibiting some of Galileo's remains (a molar and thumb bone, among other parts!)



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