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http://darkstar.swsc.k12.ar.us/~kwhite/skylog.html
Although there is a wealth of astronomy information out on
the web, many of these sites assume quite a bit of knowledge
on the part of the visitor - Izzy's Skylog has enough information
to get one started in sky watching, without getting in over your
head. The Sky Calendar, with it's helpful diagrams on where to
look into the sky to see astronomical objects, is a great resource
for beginners.
Where and what is Silicon Valley? It's exact physical location
and boundaries may be up for debate, but the Web knows no bounds
- over 6000 sites are listed here in various categories, perhaps
painting a better picture of our region (and it's connections
around the world) than a conventional map. Take some time to
dive in and get lost - it's worth it.
http://inventors.miningco.com/library/weekly/mcurrent.htm
Sometimes it healthy to look back and see from where our modern
home PC's have come. If you think your computer is short on memory
and features, just take a peek at these pre-PC PC's. You'll be
both fascinated and thankful.
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/home.html
Our nearest linear accelerator, or "atom-smasher,"
the Stanford Linear Accelerator or "SLAC" is explored
in surprising detail at this well-designed site. The dizzyingly
complex subject is ingeniously made accessible using examples
of similar technology found around us, from TV's and microwaves
to pipe organs.
http://www.wnet.org/archive/bucky/invent.html
The BucklyBall, Dymaxion Bathroom, and the Geodesic Dome all
have one thing in common besides their spiffy names - they were
invented by one of this century's most gifted and unusual inventors,
Buckminster Fuller. This site by wNetStation, New York, provides
a solid foundation for further exploration into "Bucky's"
wild imagination.
http://ranier.hq.nasa.gov/telerobotics_page/coolrobots.html
You can always count on NASA to be doing cool things online
- here's another example. The honor of being listed as "Cool
Robot of The Week" is bestowed upon those robotics-related
web sites which show creative solutions to robotics problems,
describe unique robotics systems, or have great robotics-related
information online. Every week offers new and interesting features
on this amazing branch of science.
http://werbach.com/barebones/
What makes this intro to HTML a standout in the crowd? Aside
from being well-written, clearly organized, and very practical,
it's translated into over 20 languages! If English is not the
preferred language for you or someone you know , check this site
out to get started on creating your own web site from scratch.
http://www2.fsea.org/
Finding well-written class project ideas on the web can be
a daunting task. Thankfully, organizations like the Future Scientists
and Engineers of America (FSEA) have just the ticket for hands-on
hungry teachers. Organized by grade level, and easily downloadable,
these projects are excellent models for in-class inquiry-based
learning.
http://www.nobelchannel.com/nsapi/index.html
A huge, multimedia-rich site about The Nobel Prize, which
includes recognition of the world's top scientific achievements
in a multitude of fields. There is not enough room here to cover
all the opportunities for learning within the site, but a good
place to start is the Interactive Learning Studio: lesson plans
for educators with complete exercises, references, resources,
Teacher Bulletin Boards, plus fun interactive learning experiences
for students and families.
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/
This wonderful online exhibit chronicles the life of Albert
Einstein, and is produced by the American Institute of Physics.
You'll find more than just the basic bio and chronology - the
exhibit covers everything from E=MC2 to Quantum physics. The
illustrations, audio, and extensive links make this a perfect
place to start for researching this illustrious scientist. |