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Government Sites
Earth
Observatory - Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the
mysteries of our climate and environmental change.
JetStream - An Online Weather School - This site is designed to help you
learn about weather and weather safety. The information contained in JetStream is arranged by
subject; beginning with global and large scale weather patterns followed by lessons on air masses,
wind patterns, cloud formations, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, damaging winds, tornados, tropical
storms, cyclones and flooding.
National Marine Sanctuaries - For Students - National marine sanctuaries are
living classrooms that can be explored in person or through interactive digital labs and activities. In
this section, you will find games, online story books, information on marine careers, activities, free
materials and other cool stuff.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration - Research -
The goal of the site is to provide middle school science students and teachers with research and
investigation experiences using on-line resources.
Neptune's Web - Oceanography Education
Site - (Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command) - Get the facts on
Oceanograhy. It is the science of the oceans, their interaction with the atmosphere above and the
seafloor sediments below, their chemical make-up, and their biological contents.
Ocean
Explorer - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - The Ocean Explorer
web site is entertaining and educational for you to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the
ocean.
Ocean Surface Topography From Space - Stuff For
Kids - Toppy the Satellite welcomes you to his "TOPEX/Poseidon Online Coloring &
Activity Book." Through his fun pictures and activities, you can learn all about him, the
TOPEX/Poseidon satellite, and what he does.
Ocean Talk - (Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command) -
Learn about different aspects of oceanography, and bring awareness of the importance of the sea to
our environment.
Oceans - FREE - (Department of Education) - Marine science, underseas
exploration, ocean habitats, ocean floor observatories, coastal regions, and more.
Oceans and Coasts - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration)-From the Antarctic to Pacific coral reefs, this site is full of fun links and
interactive games about our oceans and coasts.
The NOAA
Photo Library - NOAA collection includes thousands of weather and space images,
hundreds of images of our shores and coastal seas, and thousands of marine species images ranging
from the great whales to the most minute plankton.
Other Resources
Conservation and Research - New
England Aquarium - Through our conservation and research programs, find out how the
New England Aquarium develops and implements new solutions to protect the oceans and balance
the human impacts on them.
e.encyclopedia - e.encyclopedia combines the best of a
traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the reader to the most helpful,
appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The
EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Hands on Nature from the BBC - Discover Nature activities and explore wildlife
habitats in Great Britain.
Learning Adventures - Browse through and learn some amazing science
facts! Find out about the Woolly Mammoth, oceans, Cleopatra's Palace
and much more!
New York Times - Science and Health -
Explore science and health issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.
Sea World Animal Information Database - Do you need quick
information or fun facts about a terrestrial or aquatic animal? Want answers to the most commonly
asked questions about animal life? Find these answers and much more right here.
Wonders of the Sea - The Oceanic Research Group
"Wonders of the Seas" page highlights different animals with text and images, from sponges to
sharks
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