Undergraduate/Graduate Students
Earth Science
Acid Rain - Message for Adults - This Web site is designed to introduce younger children (grades 1-3) to the subject of acid rain through a variety of fun, interactive activities.
Conservation Central
Conservation Central is a habitat education program. This program explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through the following online activities.
Discovery @ 15 - Looking Back, Moving Forward
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - In 2007, the Discovery Program celebrates its 15th anniversary; reaching into the unknown, doing what's never been done before, and driving new technology innovations that may also improve life on Earth - this is NASA's Discovery Program.
Geologic Time
(Geological Survey) - Learn about the age of the Earth and how scientists express these very old ages using relative and radiometric time scales.
Energy
Looking Down an Oil Well
Ever wonder what oil looks like underground, down deep, hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface, buried under millions of tons of rock and dirt? Learn about how oil is pulled out of the earth.
Smithsonian Resources
Smithsonian Institution Research Information System
The holdings of the Smithsonian’s archival library and specialized research collections can be found online in SIRIS. With over 1,700,000 records, SIRIS covers a wide variety of topical subjects from Art & Design, to History & Culture, to Science & Technology. Get information on innumerable historical events, scientific discoveries, cultural happenings, artistic styles, and social conditions.
Aeronautics and Space History
(Smithsonian) - Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight
Geology and Mineral Sciences
(Smithsonian) - This site has a list of resources on topics such as general geology, minerals, lunar geology, and vocanology.
Zoology - Encyclopedia Smithsonian
This site has an awesome collection of zoology resources on birds, mammals, bugs, marine animals, and habitats.
Other Informational Resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Read all kinds of interesting documents from a variety of categories including science, math, history, and language art. Not to be missed!
Fermilab For Students
Fermilab is home to the world's most powerful accelerator, the Tevatron. Learn how scientists use Fermilab's resources to explore the most basic particles and forces of nature.
NASA's Interactive Features
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well access interactive online features.
Science Education Pages - NOAA
(National Data Buoy Center) - Find out answers to interesting questions like: Does water temperature differ between near-shore and offshore sites? What is air pressure? What are sea breezes?
Solar System Exploration Education Page
The solar system is about to get very busy. The action started in June with the launch of the first of two Mars rovers. Learn more about scientists, contests and events happening just for you.
Technology and Industry - Library of Congress
Explore these collections of papers, sound, and film about historical technological and industial events in America.
The National 4 H USA.org
(Department of Agriculture) - 4-H is fun with friends, learning and doing cool things. 4-H is social activities, trips, and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities and helping others.
The Water Cycle
This site is the most comprehensive Web site about "The Water Cycle" anywhere. It features a wonderful diagram of the natural water cycle and an in-depth discussion of each of the 15 topics on the diagram. And, the diagram is available in over 52 languages!
USGS and Science Education
U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. This website provides links to selected online resources to support education and research.
Weather - NOAA Education
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - Find programs and guides to weather-related topics, such as hurricanes, drought, the Water Cycle and more.
Year of the Ocean
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides information on marine life, threatened and endangered species, facts about the world’s oceans fish, and protecting coral reefs.