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NSF supports a wide variety of educational and informational projects for the general public
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" brings the wonder of astronomy to young children through a collaboration between Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street), the Beijing Planetarium, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.
Illustration of the Puma autonomous under water vehicle, part of the Arctic Ocean Seafloor Expedition Arctic Ocean Seafloor Expedition: July 1-Aug. 10, 2007
For the first time in history, a scientific team aboard the Swedish icebreaker Oden will use unique underwater and under-ice vehicles to explore the seafloor of the world's most isolated ocean.
hispanic students in the classroom "Earth & Sky" Launches Spanish Version
One of the longest-running science radio shows, "Earth & Sky," has launched a Spanish-language version. "Cielo y Tierra" will feature the latest science news and answer listeners' science questions in Spanish.
scientist and a penguin Expedition to Antarctica : Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2007
Adelie penguins will provide a team of scientists a window into the biology of the frigid Ross Sea during an end-of-the-year expedition to Antarctica.
mysterious factor X Ganga
Join journalist Julian Crandall Hollick on a journey through the Ganga River to explore how this life-sustaining river is in danger of dying. "Sacred Heartland," will air on some National Public Radio stations on Dec. 9, 2007.
Hands-On Optics – Making an Impact with Light Hands-On Optics – Making an Impact with Light
"Hands-On Optics" (HOO) is a unique informal science program that pairs optics professionals with science teachers to introduce underserved middle school students to the exciting world of optics.
Kinetic City Kinetic City
Kinetic City is a fun, Web-based after-school science club for kids ages 8 through 11. It combines exciting online animations and activities with boxes of hands-on science experiments.
Mangal Cay: A Caribbean Mangrove Island Virtual Tour Mangal Cay: A Caribbean Mangrove Island Virtual Tour
Sit back, relax and take a spectacular trip through Mangal Cay while learning about the plants and animals of a mangrove ecosystem.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) involves citizens in collecting data that will help to explain the distribution and abundance patterns of monarch butterflies in North America.
Pulse of the Planet logo Pulse of the Planet
This Web site links visitors to radio broadcasts, illustrated features, science diaries, and more. Provides daily two-minute sound portraits of planet earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide, and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
composite face of several races RACE--Are We So Different?
RACE--Are We So Different? is a comprehensive, engaging, educational Web site that explores issues of race through the lenses of history, science and lived experience.
The Molecularium The Molecularium
Climb aboard the Molecularium for an animated, virtual tour of solids, liquids and gases—from the inside.
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Last Updated: Jan 13, 2009