| Franklin Institute's
Educational Hotlists |
Organized lists of quality science resources. |
| National Science Digital Library |
The comprehensive source for science, technology, engineering and
mathematics education. Funded by the National Science Foundation. |
| Sciencestuff.org |
Search for science links by subject and grade level. From public radio
WHYY Philadelphia. |
| Talk of the
Nation: Science Friday |
Teacher-friendly educational component of the weekly 2-hour
science program from NPR. Offers discussion ideas, activities, selected
resources, and related science standards. Posted approximately one week
following the original broadcast. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) |
Search the site or browse Health Topics A to Z to find Fact
sheets, disease prevention and health information from this agency of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. |
| DNA Interactive |
The Dolan DNA Learning Center's DNA Interactive explores the
principles of genetic material, "how we bend it to our own service, and what
it can tell us about who we are." It includes teacher guides, student
activities, video clips, and animations. |
| DNAi.org
Timeline Investigation |
Mr. Nale's Honors Biology activity sheet. |
| DNA
Microarray Methodology |
Flash demonstration of how DNA Microarray experiments are
performed. |
| Genes and Disease Map |
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| Genetic and Rare
Conditions Site |
Information on genetic conditions / birth defects gathered by the
Univerisity of Kansas Medical Center. |
| Genetics Resources
from the DNA Files |
The DNA Files is a series of public radio documentaries about genetic
research and its applications. |
| Howard Hughes
Medical Institute |
Includes the latest developments in biomedical research and related fields
and a collection of virtual labs and other interactive sites for curious people of all
ages. |
| Rare Disease Database |
Large database of understandable information on rare disorders. Includes a
list of synonyms to find other names for this specific disorder. |
| MEDLINEplus |
MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic,
authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other
government, non-profit and other health-related organizations. |
|
Animal
Diversity Web |
An online database of animal natural history,
distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of
Michigan. |
|
Animal Information |
Extensive animal information from SeaWorld/Busch
Gardens. Includes classification, habitat, distribution, physical
characteristics, senses, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, and
more. |
|
CalPhotos |
Browsablesearchable collection of animal images |
| eNature.com |
Field guide to over 4800 North American plants and animals. |
| GORP |
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages |
| National Park Guide |
Facts, statistics and travel information from the National Park Service. |
| National Parks |
A listing of U.S. national parks from the World Almanac |
|
Natural History
Notebooks |
A collection of natural history notebooks covering 246
animal species. Browse by world map or by animal type. Includes mammals,
birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, endangered and extinct animals,
and prehistoric life. |
| North American
Mammals |
This is a searchable database of all living mammals
of North America. The database is searchable by species name and
conservation status, and browsable through a map of North America and an
interactive family tree. Also includes a glossary and searchable special
collections of skull and bone and teeth images. From the Smithsonian
Institution's National Museum of Natural History. |
|
The Wild Habitat |
Contains brief facts about the wildlife of polar and
mountainous regions, savannas and grasslands, tropical rainforests, and
woodland areas. Browsable by habitat, and animal name. |
|
Wildlife
Notes |
From the Pennsylvania Game Commission. |
|
Wildlife Resources on the Internet |
This browsable, searchable directory of wildlife
resources includes Web sites for scientific, educational, and animal welfare
information. |
| Mineral Gallery and Gemstone Gallery |
70 different mineral varieties. Includes an image, chemical makeup, color,
hardness, crytal composition, and more. |
| Rockhounds
Information Page |
Comprehensive web page with links to rocks, gems, and minerals. |
| Mineralogy Database |
Contains more than 5,000 web pages of mineral data. |
| The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom |
Complete guide to minerals and gemstones. |
| The Mineral Gallery |
A constantly growing collection of mineral descriptions, images, and
specimens. |
