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Track #416841: Science Websites
Annotated by: Carolynn Langston
1. Ocean Portal by the Smithsonian Institution
http://ocean.si.edu/

This gorgeous site offers assets from the Smithsonian and more than 20 environmental organizations on the topic of marine biology. The site is designed to be accessed directly by students and also provides lesson plans and other resources for educators. For another take on this topic, visit the Coral Reef Interactive website.

2. Try Science
http://tryscience.org/

Experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. It is geared for elementary/middle school students.

3. The Hobby Shop
http://www.knowitall.org/hobbyShop/siteAgent.html

The Hobby Shop is the place for hands-on math and science activities. All ages can benefit from access to this site.

4. NASA Kids' Club
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html

NASA.gov brings you images, videos, and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, subscribe to blogs/RSS feeds/podcasts, watch NASA TV live, or simple read about their mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Check out NASA's Student site (www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html) and Educators' site (www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html) as well.

5. CELLS alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/

A great site for learning about cells through interactive models, animations, and activities. Videos can be downloaded or purchased on CD.

6. The Scale of the Universe 2
http://htwins.net/scale2/

Explore our universe...to scale through this interactive website. Image having your own students create a representation of THEIR universe (to scale!) using Prezi!

7. DNA Discovery Center
http://archive.fieldmuseum.org/dna/

This facinating online exhibit from The Field Museum answers many frequently asked questions about DNA in an interactive environment.

8. The Interactive Universe
http://www.history.com/topics/space-race/interactives/interactive-universe

The History Channel has developed this site, giving visitors a virtual journey through space while offering photos and facts about Earth and its neighboring planets. Visit Solar System Scope for a different take on this same idea.

9. The Natural History Museum's Dino Directory
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/dino-directory/

This extensive site, operated by The Natural History Museum, offers an online guide to dinosaurs with images, facts, and figures for over 300 dinosaurs.

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