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Government Sites
Engineering, Industry, and
Invention - (Smithsonian) - This site has many resources on topics, such as
manufacturing, energy and power, and invention and innovation.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts - (Library of Congress) - Did you
ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a
cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena
that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically.
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and
Transportation Futures Program (Grades 6-8) - (Federal Highway Administration) - Pick
up some tips on road safety, learn how an engine makes a car work, how a car can run on electricity
and much more.
How Maps are Made - A lot goes into making a map. Learn how the maps are
made.
How Things Work - How does an air conditioner, a refrigerator, thermometer, and
more work? Find out!
How to Make Your Own Eye-Popping 3-D Pictures -
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - With a little effort, anybody with a camera, a
computer equipped with photo-editing software, and a pair of tinted glasses can make their own 3-D
pictures.
Rocket Science 101 - NASA has created this
elegant and visually stimulating demonstration website that allows you the opportunity to learn how
two different types of rockets (the Delta II and the Atlas V) are constructed.
Technology and Industry -
Library of Congress - Explore these collections of papers, sound, and film about
historical technological and industial events in America.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Education Center - Welcome to the
USACE's Education Center. This site is for students, teachers, librarians and other educators to access
our many educational resources.
Walk Through Time - Provides information on ancient calendars, early clocks,
revolution in timekeeping, the "Atomic Age" and more.
Other Resources
Engineering K-12 Center - Have you ever wondered who created that spine-
tingling ride you love so much at the amusement park? Have you ever thought about why today’s cars
are more fuel-efficient and cause less pollution? Or who came up with instant messaging? The
answer is engineers. If you want to change the world through innovations like these, a career in
engineering will help you do it.
Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you
use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top 20 achievements.
Nanooze - The Science Web Magazine for Kids - Learn about the world that is
too small to see and making tiny things. Making things using something called nanotechnology.
StudyJams - Four animated middle-school aged mentors guide you
through topics using videos, tutorials, and karaoke songs. StudyJams is a subscription based service.
Each parent account comes with three kid accounts. Parents are able to track site usage and measure
success with quizzes.
The Body Explained - This video production answers a number of common
questions about how the body works. Covers topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and
what causes hiccups.
Young Scientist Challenge - Do you have what it takes to be America’s Top
Young Scientist? Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge is the premier national science
competition for students in grades 5 through 8. The Young Scientist Challenge is designed to
encourage the exploration of science among America’s youth and to promote the importance of
science communication.
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