Agriculture
Science.gov
http://www.science.gov/
This site provides links, arranged by topic, to science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. Topics include: Agriculture & Food; Applied Science & Technologies; Astronomy & Space; Biology & Nature; Computers & Communication; Earth & Ocean Sciences; Energy & Energy Conservation; Environment & Environmental Quality; Health & Medicine; Math, Physics, & Chemistry; Natural Resources & Conservation; and Science Education.

Ants
Antlion Pit
http://www.antlionpit.com/
The Antlion Pit is a collection of resources related to the fascinating antlion, or "doodlebug." Inside you will find exclusive videos of antlion feeding behavior and metamorphosis, as well as information on how and where to find antlions. You can also explore areas not normally associated with entomology, such as the roles antlions and other creatures play in human culture and imagination.

AntWeb
http:// www.antweb.org
Developed by the California Academy of Sciences, AntWeb illustrates the diversity of ants by providing information and high quality color images of many of the approximately 10,000 known species of ants. AntWeb currently focuses on the species of California and Magagascar, and the ant genera of the world. Over time, the site will grow to describe every species of ant known. Although this site is primarily intended for ant researchers and scientists, adults and youth with a desire to see ants up close will enjoy the amazing photos.

Animals, general (see also Zoos)
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
Browse the animal kingdom here and you’ll find photos, specimen illustrations, recordings of vocalizations, and classification charts. Teaching resources are available for college instructors and K-12 teachers. This site is a cooperative effort of the Interagency Education Research Initiative, the Homeland Foundation and the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

Animal Fact Sheets
http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
This site, produced by the Defenders of Wildlife, provides fact sheets about more than fifty animals from all over the world. Species are listed by continent with a corresponding color-coded map of the world. The Endangered Species act is well described and each animal's status is listed.

The Darwin Center
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/galleries/orange-zone/darwin-centre/index.html
London’s Natural History Museum opened the Darwin Centre in 2002 to showcase their collection of 60 million animal, plant, fossil and mineral specimens. This website allows a virtual experience of the Darwin Centre through its three portals: “Live”, “In-site”, & “Phase Two.” Live features presentations by scientists on-site and live online broadcasts, plus an archive of over 200 events. In-site allows the on-line visitor to discover more about the Darwin Centre and the Museum's Life Science collections and research, available in 12 languages. Phase-Two describes expansion plans for both the collections and the Centre.

JungleWalk.Com
http://www.junglewalk.com/frames.asp
This website bills itself as “a site for animal lovers” where you can search for animal pictures and videos by name or by category. Teachers can sign up to receive sample questionnaires for specific animals at the site. One frustration is the download time. You’ll get one photo right away, but you’ll need patience to wait for the complete list of photos and videos available for each animal. Links to download QuickTime and other media players are provided for the videos.

National Zoo
http://www.natzoo.si.edu
The online home of the National Zoo is a good place to learn about animals from around the world. Zoo cams provide a glimpse into the lives of naked mole rats, giraffes, animals along the Asian Trail exhibit, and octopus just to name a few. For learning closer to home, check out the Backyard Biology section.

Whales: Discovery Education
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ultimateguide-whales/
A complete lesson plan about whales that includes: objectives, materials list, teaching procedures and adaptations, discussion questions and an evaluation rubric, extensions, a vocabulary list, suggested readings, related websites, and alignment to academic standards. Links are also provided for all the Discovery Education lesson plans; divided by grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 and by topic.

Antarctic / Artic - the Earth's poles
Admundsen-Scott South Pole Station
http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/support/southp.jsp
This National Science Foundation page gives a brief overview of the history of Antarctic exploration and the current research being conducted at the South Pole. Click the link to the South Pole webcam to view a near-live image that is refreshed every 30 seconds. On the webcam page you’ll find Discover Antarctica links: What’s New; About the Continent; the Antarctic Treaty; Researchers & Science Projects; Science Discoveries; Video Clips, Maps & Images; and even Jobs & Opportunities. (Direct link to webcam page = http://www.usap.gov/videoClipsAndMaps/spWebCam.cfm)

International Polar Year
www.ipy.org
The International Polar Year (IPY) begins March 1, 2007 and will involve over 200 projects, with thousands of scientists from over 60 nations examining a wide range of physical, biological and social research topics related to the Arctic and Antarctic. It is also an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate, follow, and get involved with, cutting edge science in real-time. Their website, www.ipy.org, includes pages for educators and participants, an events listing, and web pages about the areas of IPY focus: atmosphere, ice, land, oceans, people, space.

The IPY is organized through the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In order to have full and equal coverage of both the Arctic and the Antarctic, IPY covers two full annual cycles from March 2007 to March 2009.

This IPY is actually the fourth polar year, following those in 1882-3, 1932-3, and 1957-8. View the IPY brochure in PD

Aquatics
A Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena
http://www.umaine.edu/WaterResearch/FieldGuide/default.htm
This site, by the University of Maine, provides a good introduction to aquatic phenomena. Here such questions as: “why is water different colors” and “what are the specks, blobs, and clumps” are answered. The field guide, complete with pictures, can also be printed as a PDF file.

Archaeology
American Museum of Natural History's kids site
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

Archaeology
http://www.cyberpursuits.com/archeo/
The web pages at this site lead to sites and projects of specific geographic regions and specific disciplines such as underwater and marine archaeology. There are pages which can lead you to reference material, academic departments, libraries, museums, publications, organizations, and other endeavors. The wealth of information makes this a great browsing site.

Art
Art of Science
http://www.princeton.edu/~artofsci/gallery2006/
The Art of Science site is the internet showcase for the annual Art of Science competition held by Princeton University. It is a celebration of the aesthetics of research and the ways in which science and engineering inform art and vise versa. The artwork includes images, videos, and sounds produced in the course of research in the sciences, engineering and mathematics, as well as creative works incorporating tools or concepts from science. Entries were judged based on aesthetic excellence as well as scientific or technical interest.

Color Matters
http://www.colormatters.com
At this site you can explore the science and art of color: the way color affects the brain, our actions and reactions, our vision, and its impact on art and design. Suggested for older youth, teens and adults.

Science, Art, and Technology
http://www.artic.edu/aic/students/sciarttech/
This site was developed by the Art Institute of Chicago to assist science teachers in promoting the exploration of the relationship between science and art in a museum setting. The online exhibit features six main sections: Introduction to Science and Art; Perception, Light, and Color; Art and Astronomy; Conservation: Light in the Making and Viewing of Art; The Chemistry and Physics of Light and Color; Careers in Science, Art, and Technology.

Astronomy (see also Space Exploration)
American Museum of Natural History's kids site
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

Astronomy Course
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/index.html
This semester of Astronomy, from the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, focuses on the Solar System and includes an introduction concerning the historical development of our modern picture of the Solar System.
Includes twenty-five astronomy related suggested web links.

Astronomy Daily
http://www.astronomydaily.com
Click on a map of the world and receive astronomical data tailored to your location on your own astronomy daily front page. You’ll then be able to access a chart of each night’s sky for your location. (To make this page more accurate you can also insert your latitude and longitude.) Your customized front page also features astronomy alerts, a look back in time through the today in astronomy & space science section, an in the sky guide, and a listing of recent forum topics. This site is free to educators, and provides a 30-day free trial for to all others – just an easy two minute process on their website and a confirmation through your e-mail. It is definitely worth a look.

Chandra the X-ray observatory
http://chandra.harvard.edu/
Travel along with Chandra, the x-ray observatory that is providing information to scientists who are working to unravel some of the greatest mysteries of the universe.

Mount Wilson Observatory
http://www.mtwilson.edu/
You can take an on-line tour of the observatory, learn about their research and education programs, and read about the history of the observatory.

NASA's photo journal
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html
This is NASA's online photo archive of downloadable photos of the planets, the universe, spacecraft and telescopes. It also links to the technology being developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Science.gov
http://www.science.gov/
This site provides links, arranged by topic, to science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. Topics include: Agriculture & Food; Applied Science & Technologies; Astronomy & Space; Biology & Nature; Computers & Communication; Earth & Ocean Sciences; Energy & Energy Conservation; Environment & Environmental Quality; Health & Medicine; Math, Physics, & Chemistry; Natural Resources & Conservation; and Science Education.

Sky Maps
http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/
This site, developed and maintained by John Walker, founder of Autodesk, Inc. and co-author of AutoCAD, allows you to create custom maps of the sky for any location on Earth and any date from 4713 B.C. into the distant future. Other interesting science links available by clicking on the “home page” (http://www.fourmilab.ch/) link include consciousness studies, mathematics, nanotechnology and eschatology, and physics.

Star Child
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
This is NASA's site for young astronomers. The solar system, universe, and space science is explained through text, pictures and activities.

Balloons
Balloon Molecules
http://www.balloonmolecules.com
This site, designed by three German chemists, shows how to make molecule models from modeling balloons - the kind jugglers and magicians twist into animals. Among the illustrated molecules are the diamond, DNA-Helix, and graphite lattice. Written instructions and video clips provide step-by-step instructions of the required knots and techniques.

Bats
Bat CREW
http://www.batcrew.com
Bat CREW, created in 1999 by California bat rehabilitator Lisa Windflower, hosts this extensive web site about the conservation and rescue of bats. It provides downloadable coloring pages and activities for kids, educational resources for teachers, bat photos and natural history information, and tips on how to humanely remove an uninvited bat from your home.

Bears
North American Bear Research Center
http://www.bear.org
Home of the North American Bear Research Center, this site features a kids' area, a bear mini-course featuring bear sign, sounds and bear den cams, and two slide shows: Hidden World of Bears and How Dangerous Are Black Bears?

Polar Bear Project
http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/essay_schliebe.html
Read an essay by Scott L. Schliebe, Polar Bear Project Leader,U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/MMM, Anchorage, AK, about the findings of recent polar bear research as posted on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration web site.

Polar Bears: National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/0402
View a multimedia presentation about polar bears by the National Geographic Society.

Wildlife Research Institute: Bears
http://www.bearstudy.org
This is the site of the Wildlife Research Institute in Ely, Minnesota. Read about current research on black bear behavior and ecology, including winter survival and hibernation studies.

Biodiversity
American Museum of Natural History's kids site
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

Census of Marine Life
http://www.coml.org/coml.htm
The Census of Marine Life is a growing global network of researchers in more than 70 nations engaged in a ten-year initiative to assess and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life in the oceans -- past, present, and future. Visitors will find project descriptions, a baseline report, images and video clips, a list of experts, and news reports about the project.

Biology
The Brain Museum
http://brainmuseum.org/index.html
This site provides images and information from one of the world's largest collection of well-preserved, sectioned and stained brains of mammals. Viewers can see and download photographs of brains of over 100 different species of mammals (including humans) representing 17 mammalian orders. The University of Wisconsin, Michigan State University, and the National Museum of Health and Medicine collaborated to produce this website.

The Whole Brain Atlas
http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Not for the squeamish, this website by Keith A. Johnson, M.D., Harvard Medical School, and J. Alex Becker, MIT, provides amazing images of the human brain under both normal and diseased conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and Multiple sclerosis to name a few.) You can look at the brain slice-by-slice and over time in many of the views, watch short motion pictures, and read the Neuroimaging Primer.

Cool Science
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology. Featured investigations include plants, butterflies, dust, and how to focus on small details

Darwin's books at British Library
http://pages.britishlibrary.net/charles.darwin
Read full-text versions of Charles Darwin's books in the British Library collection.

The Darwin Center
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/darwincentre/
London’s Natural History Museum opened the Darwin Centre in 2002 to showcase their collection of 60 million animal, plant, fossil and mineral specimens. This website allows a virtual experience of the Darwin Centre through its three portals: “Live”, “In-site”, & “Phase Two.” Live features presentations by scientists on-site and live online broadcasts, plus an archive of over 200 events. In-site allows the on-line visitor to discover more about the Darwin Centre and the Museum's Life Science collections and research, available in 12 languages. Phase-Two describes expansion plans for both the collections and the Centre.

Eureka Science: I Can Do That!
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/index.htm
Eureka Science offers the award-winning I Can Do That! web pages as a painless way to find fun facts about DNA, RNA, cells, protein and cloning. They provide pages 'for parents and teacher' as well as 'Ask Dr. Pat' and 'Science News'. The 'for parents and teacher' pages include a more adult approach to the science material as well as links to helpful websites for further information.

The Heart: Things to See
http://www.fi.edu/biosci/preview/heartsee.html
Here you can watch a short movie of an open-heart surgery, compare the x-ray images of two hearts, learn five ways to take your pulse, and take an animated trip down a coronary artery.

Protozoa pictures
http://www.pirx.com/droplet/
Droplet-Microscopy of the Protozoa is a site created by Piotr Rotkiewicz, PhD to share his passion for observing these tiny organisms. The site includes a gallery of 184 photos, a collage of 45 protozoa, a glossary, a section on microscopes, recommended reading, a listing of related websites, and a discussion forum.

Science.gov
http://www.science.gov/
This site provides links, arranged by topic, to science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. Topics include: Agriculture & Food; Applied Science & Technologies; Astronomy & Space; Biology & Nature; Computers & Communication; Earth & Ocean Sciences; Energy & Energy Conservation; Environment & Environmental Quality; Health & Medicine; Math, Physics, & Chemistry; Natural Resources & Conservation; and Science Education.

Tree of Life (ToL) web project
http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
The ToL project was originally designed for biologists. Teachers, k-16 learners, and the young at heart will find the Treehouses link a good place to start their exploration of this site. The information complements the scientific core content of ToL and provide links to investigations, stories, fun & games, art & culture, teacher resources, webquests, biographies, and portfolios. You can also build and contribute your own treehouse…perhaps a good class project for the adventurous.

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system. This award-winning site is very comprehensive. Plan plenty of browsing time for your first visit and be sure to sign up for the free neuroscience newsletter. You can ask a question at the Neuroscientist Network, check out games and activities, explore the nervous system, read the latest neuroscience news, and browse a listing of internet neuroscience resources. March 13 – 19 is Brain Awareness Week. You’ll find great activities and resources at their companion page, http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/baw.html

Birds
All About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/
Cornell’s Laboratory of Ornithology developed this great site about birds with support from the National Science Foundation. The site has six main sections: 1. Birding 1,2,3 provides tips for identifying birds, where to find birds, and how to report your observations; 2. the Bird Guide provides photographs, sound recordings, ID descriptions, full species accounts, cool facts and associated common names of birds,. The guide is searchable by common name or taxonomic order; 3. the Gear Guide provides information about binoculars, spotting scopes and digiscoping; 4. Attracting Birds gives advice about feeding, nest boxes and landscaping; 5. Conservation provides information about habitat management, conservation planning, getting involved in conservation efforts, and about recent extinctions and conservation efforts; 6. the Learn About Birds section provides information about understanding bird data, links to Cornell’s home study course, and opportunities for citizen science.

The Owl Pages
http://www.owlpages.com
Here you will find species lists with associated photos, sound clips, and life histories, information about owl physiology, a gallery of owl photos, articles, art and folklore.

Butterflies
Butterflies of the USA
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/bflyusa.htm
Butterfly enthusiasts will enjoy this site by the USGS's Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. Click on any state on their map of the United States and see listings and photos of the butterflies, and read their life histories. You can also view butterfly checklists for any county or state in the country. Butterflies of northern Mexico are also featured.

Monarch Watch
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
This site by the University of Kansas Entomology Program provides a wealth of information about monarch butterflies and opportunities to get involved with monarch research. Included are tips for creating a butterfly garden and a monarch waystation, about raising monarchs, and how to join in on the monarch migration / tagging research. You’ll also find a gallery of monarch photos, drawings and essays.

See photos and read about the monarchs at Curtis Memorial Library, Maine

Calendars
US Navy Sun & Moon Rise/Sets
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.html
The United States Naval Observatory hosts this site where you can create a year-long calendar of sunrise/sets and moonrise/sets.

Sunrise Sunset Calendar
http://www.sunrisesunset.com
This site provides sunrise, sunset and local time. You can print your own custom sunrise and sunset calendar for anywhere in the world. Moonrise and moonset time and moon phase information is also available.

Chemistry
Chemical of the Week: Fall Colors
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/fallcolr/fallcolr.html
Here you’ll learn the science behind the autumn colors including the basics of photosynthesis. From this link return to the Science is Fun homepage to see all the great links produced by University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri. They include experiments you can do at home, a list of recommended reading and websites, an archive of the Chemicals of the Week, and a handbook of chemical demonstrations for teachers.

Women in Chemistry
http://www.chemheritage.org/women_chemistry/
This site showcases the contributions of women to science and technology. Here you’ll meet Rosalind Franklin, Florence Siebert, Dorothy Crowfoot, Ellen Swallow Richards, and so many others who have made significant contributions through chemistry to medicine, health & safety, environmental protection, fashion, food and the computer sciences. A career section introduces exciting opportunities and biographical sketches of contemporary women who are pursuing careers in chemistry. An index of names is provided. Companion to the Chemical Heritage Foundation’s traveling exhibition, Her Lab in Your Life: Women in Chemistry.

Citizen Science Opportunities
Amphibian Monitoring Program - Maine
http://www.maineaudubon.org/conserve/citsci.shtml
Maine Audubon sponsors many citizen science opportunities throughout the state. Check their website to get the most up-to-date list. They also host migratory song bird and owl programs where you can watch scientists at work mist netting and banding birds. For more information about the banding programs call Judy Walker, Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist, at 781-2330.

Breeding Bird Surveys - Maine
http://www.maineaudubon.org/conserve/citsci.shtml
Maine Audubon sponsors many citizen science opportunities throughout the state. Check their website to get the most up-to-date list. They also host migratory song bird and owl programs where you can watch scientists at work mist netting and banding birds. For more information about the banding programs call Judy Walker, Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist, at 781-2330.

Earthwatch Institute - Worldwide
http://www.earthwatch.org
Earthwatch is a world leader in the field of experiential education providing opportunities in the field and on-line for volunteers to broaden their understanding of sustainability and support of conservation research. There is no experience necessary to be involved and hundreds of teams worldwide that need support.
Visit the Earthwatch website or call 800-776-0188 for more information.

Jocelyn Hubbell's log from the field from her Earthwatch fellowship (March 16-24, 2005) to help research Florida's endangered sea turtles.

Wiscasset High School math teacher Karen Abbey will travel to Isles of Shoals, Maine in May to research aggressive interactions between the Great Black-backed gull and the Herring gull, analyze the increasing gull population and the resulting impacts to islands and coastal areas.
Karen's log from the field from her Earthwatch fellowship (May 9-13, 2005).

Frogwatch USA - USA
http://www.nwf.org/frogwatchUSA/
Frogwatch USA is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program managed by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with the United States Geological Survey. Anyone can volunteer! You do to have to be a frog or a toad expert to make a contribution; all you need is an interest in frogs and toads. You can learn all you need to know to volunteer and sign-up on their website.

The Genographic Project - Worldwide
https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/
Courtesy of National Geographic, IBM and the Waitt Family Foundation you can now explore your genetic lineage while helping to support the research of geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells. DNA analysis includes a depiction of your ancient ancestors and an interactive map tracing your genetic lineage around the world and through the ages. Cost is $100. Visit the Genographic Project website for complete details. The website includes a genetics overview, an atlas of the human journey, a section for educators, and project updates.

Jeepers Peepers - Plant Watch - Maine
for primary school children
http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/doceducation/jeepers/
The Jeepers Peepers Spring Watch program was developed in 2000 by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to help students track the coming of spring. Geared towards primary school children, Jeepers Peepers has focused on observing Robins, Dandelions, Spring Peepers, and Maple Budburst. The success of the program has inspired this more extensive list of plants to observe each spring.

Plant Watch - Maine - for secondary school students & adults
http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/plantwatch/
Plant Watch is intended for a larger audience, including secondary school students and adults.
When you sign up as a volunteer you will receive a free plant guide.

NOTE: For those outside of Maine, check with your state’s Department of Environmental Protection or Cooperative Extension service to find out if they have a similar program.

The Lobster Conservancy - Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
http://www.lobsters.org
The Lobster Conservancy (TLC) trains volunteers in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts in a rigorous scientific methodology to census intertidal lobster nursery sites as part of the Juvenile Lobster Monitoring Program. Volunteers census once per month April through November.

Monarch Watch
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
This site by the University of Kansas Entomology Program provides a wealth of information about monarch butterflies and opportunities to get involved with monarch research. Included are tips for creating a butterfly garden and a monarch waystation, about raising monarchs, and how to join in on the monarch migration / tagging research. You’ll also find a gallery of monarch photos, drawings and essays.

See photos and read about the monarchs at Curtis Memorial Library, Maine

Project FeederWatch - North America
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/
Cornell university manages an annual winter survey of birds that visit feeders November through early April. Adults, children, school classes, scouts, and other groups are encouraged to participate. Their website will provides all the information you'll need to sign-up and get started.

Vernal Pool Study - Brunswick, Maine
Adults, teens, and younger children in the company of an adult can become involved in this project to verify the location of vernal pools on Brunswick parks, public lands and perhaps even your own back yard! Visit the town planning office at 28 Federal Street to view the aerial photographs. Help verify the map site that interests you and get involved in a potential monitoring project. For more information call Vanessa Levesque, Natural Resources Planner for the Town of Brunswick at 725-6639.

Climate (see also Weather)
National Center for Atmospheric Research
http://www.ncar.ucar.edu
This is the site of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Many links are available to its various research divisions. The CGD, Climate and Global Dynamics Division, link provides information about their work to develop an accurate model of the Earth's climate system, and the capability to predict its evolution.. The ESIG, Environmental and Social Impacts Group, link provides information about research on the societal impacts and policy issues related to climate and weather.

RealClimate
http://www.realclimate.org
RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. The site aims to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion is restricted to scientific topics and they will not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science.

Cloning
Eureka Science: I Can Do That!
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/index.htm
Eureka Science offers the award-winning I Can Do That! web pages as a painless way to find fun facts about DNA, RNA, cells, protein and cloning. They provide pages 'for parents and teacher' as well as 'Ask Dr. Pat' and 'Science News'. The 'for parents and teacher' pages include a more adult approach to the science material as well as links to helpful websites for further information.

Codes & Code Breaking
CIA's Homepage for Kids
https://www.cia.gov/cia/ciakids/index.shtml
The CIA Canine Corps and aerial photography pigeons are featured as well as sections about intelligence gathering and the history and mission of the CIA. Games include: geography trivia, word puzzles, code breaking, and try a disguise. Reading lists are provided. The site and book lists are divided into sections for K-5th and 6-12th grades. Parent’s link provided. The Spy-Fi Archives feature 40 years of TV and movie spy fiction.

Cryptokids
http://www.nsa.gov/kids/
This site, by the National Security Agency, is designed to teach children about codes and ciphers through games and activities. A cast of colorful animal hosts act as guides in the Flash* version of this website. Included is information for parents and teachers, sections devoted to student resources, careers, and related links.*You may download Flash Player at their home page or choose the text-only option.

Color
Color Matters
http://www.colormatters.com
At this site you can explore the science and art of color: the way color affects the brain, our actions and reactions, our vision, and its impact on art and design. Suggested for older youth, teens and adults.

Computers / Communication
Science.gov
http://www.science.gov/
This site provides links, arranged by topic, to science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. Topics include: Agriculture & Food; Applied Science & Technologies; Astronomy & Space; Biology & Nature; Computers & Communication; Earth & Ocean Sciences; Energy & Energy Conservation; Environment & Environmental Quality; Health & Medicine; Math, Physics, & Chemistry; Natural Resources & Conservation; and Science Education.

Conservation / Environmental Education
Eeko World
http://pbskids.org/eekoworld/index_flash.html
EekoWorld is designed to help children between the ages of 6 and 9 learn about the important role they can play in taking care of the earth. EekoWorld (Environmental Education for Kids Online) features an engaging and interactive format that invites children to explore, experiment, and collaborate as they learn about conservation and the environment. Through two interactive games, children can create their own unique land-, air- or water-dwelling EekoCreature, help the creature overcome environmental issues, and explore their own EekoHouse, a simulation resembling their real home life that shows how decisions they make affect the environment and their EekoCreature.

Contests / Challenges - Annual
Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/scivis/index.jsp
Visuals can communicate research results and scientific phenomena in ways that words cannot. That's why NSF (National Science Foundation) and AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) developed this award. View the winners’ works: an Egyptian mummy, glass surfaces, a graphic of Hawaii, flight patterns, and cerebral vasculature of conjoined twins. Works are being solicited for next year’s competition. Categories and submission information is available at this site.


DNA
DNA Learning Center / Cold Springs Harbor
www.dnaftb.org
This is the site of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Dolan DNA Learning Center. The site is divided into three main sections: Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, Genetic Organization and Control. The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, an image gallery, video interviews, problem-solving activities, biographies, and links.

The Genographic Project
https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/
Courtesy of National Geographic, IBM and the Waitt Family Foundation you can now explore your genetic lineage while helping to support the research of geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells. DNA analysis includes a depiction of your ancient ancestors and an interactive map tracing your genetic lineage around the world and through the ages. Cost is $100. Visit the Genographic Project website for complete details. The website includes a genetics overview, an atlas of the human journey, a section for educators, and project updates.

Earth Science
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
This NASA site provides stunning images and amazing information about the earth. It is divided into six main sections: Data & Images, Features, News, Reference, Missions, Experiments.

http://epod.usra.edu/
Each day a different image or photograph is featured, with an accompanying caption, that deals with various topics in Earth Science.

http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/
Produced by Prentice Hall, PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week, this site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe. Sections include: the Calendar shows upcoming astronomical and other Earth events; Current Phenomena highlights the week's events affecting the planet; Phenomena Backgrounders provides background information and classroom activities; Universal Measurements helps students convert times and distances by providing links to conversion, mapping, and time resources; the Archive allows for browsing of past PlanetDiary reports by the month.

www.usgs.gov
This is the United States Geological Survey source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. You'll find news, popular topics, a library, career opportunities, and products. The Students and Teachers link provides project ideas and homework help for students, lesson plans and activities for teachers, an opportunity to get involved with science through Frogwatch USA, a national frog and toad survey project. In the Explorers section you'll find coloring pages, printable bookmarks, clipart, a map wizard for making your own map, E-cards, and desktop wallpapers.

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.edu/
Keep track of current volcanic eruptions, view film clips and photos, and read the adventures of volcanologists from around the world. The Kids Door provides links to virtual field trips, legends, games, and a volcano art gallery where children can learn how they can submit their own artwork. The Teaching and Learning section provides teacher to teacher information, lesson plans, a LANDSAT-7 teacher’s kit and other resources. Visitors can search the site for specific volcanoes. A glossary is provided.

Ecosystems
Millennnium Ecosystem Assessment
http://www.millenniumassessment.org//en/About.Overview.aspx
In 2001 scholars and environmental leaders embarked on the first comprehensive global evaluation of the world's major ecosystems. They completed their report in March of 2005. At this site you can read their report.

Einstein, Albert
Einstein Archives Online
http://www.alberteinstein.info/
View a collection of digitized manuscripts and an archival database of 43,000 Einstein and Einstein-related writings and professional and personal correspondence. Choose the “gallery” link to tour manuscripts that reveal major aspects of Albert Einstein’s life and work.

Einstein's Annus Mirabilis
http://lorentz.phl.jhu.edu/AnnusMirabilis/
This Johns Hopkins' University site provides a guide and makes readily available the primary and secondary sources pertinent to Einstein's Annus Mirabilis.

Einstein's Big Idea
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/
This PBS / NOVA site by WGBH (Boston) is a companion website to the NOVA television program "Einstein's Big Idea" scheduled to air on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.
AT this site you will find a wealth of information including: a teacher's guide, interactives and audio, Einstein quotes, articles, interviews with young physicists, and a resource list.

Albert Einstein: Image & Impact
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/
This American Institute of Physics site provides a great look into the life and work of Einstein. The contents are divided into seven categories: the "Formative Years"; "The Great Works - 1905"; "World Fame"; "Public Concerns"; "Quantum & Cosmos"; "Nuclear Age"; "Science & Philosophy"; and Albert Einstein's essay "The World as I See It."

Einstein at Princeton
http://www.princetonhistory.org/einsteinindex.shtml
This Princeton University site gives a glimpse of Einstein as scientist, humanitarian, and cultural icon.

Living Einstein
http://living-einstein.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/living_einstein
The aim of Living Einstein is to make material related to the work of Albert Einstein freely available on the internet. This material will include primary sources, scholarly articles, teaching material, as well as links to other Einstein-related websites.

Think Like Einstein
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/time/think.html
This NOVA site explores time travel. It includes a audio of Carl Sagan speaking about time travel, a teacher's guide, resources, and a program transcript.

Electricity
The Atoms Family
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
Visit "Frankenstein's Lightening Laboratory" to learn about different forms of electricity and electrical safety. Check out the "Phantom's Portrait Parlour" to learn about the principles of atoms and matter. In "Dracula's Library" you'll learn about the properties of light, waves, and particles. At "The Wolf Man's Ghostly Graveyard" you'll learn about fuel conservation and energy transfer. In "The Mummy's Tomb" learn about energy conservation, kinetic, and potential energy. This creative site by the Miami Museum of Science provides activities and information for kindergarteners to 12th graders.

Energy Efficiency
Roofus' Solar & Efficient Home
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/roofus/
This site lets children tour the home of Roofus, the solar energy dog, to find out what makes a home energy efficient. There is also a word game, coloring page, and directions for making a very simple sundial.

Engineering

The Greatest Moments in Materials Science & Engineering
http://www.materialmoments.org/vote.html
View a list of 100 accomplishments in materials science and engineering from 28,000 BC to 1991 then cast your vote for the top ten Greatest Materials Moments of all time. The top ten will be announced during the annual meeting of the US Minerals, Metals & Materials Society meeting in February2007 at Walt Disney World. The list will then appear on the material moments web site and in the March issue of the society’s journal JOM.. Vote deadline is December 31, 2006.

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
http://www.engineeringsights.org/
This site is provided courtesy of the National Society of Professional Engineers to spotlight how engineers improve our lives. When planning your next trip or an armchair travel, click on their map of the United States to see and read about featured engineering marvels in the state of your choice. You can also suggest sights for addition.

US Army Corps of Engineers Education Center
http://education.usace.army.mil/index.cfm
Designed for students, teachers, librarians and other educators, this site provides access to many educational resources. Included are a list of topics, navigation lessons and games, science experiments, Corps stories, and related links for adults and children.

Evolution
Evolution
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/
Evolution is the companion website to WGBH Boston's Public Television seven episode series which examines evolutionary science and the profound effect it has had on society and culture. Each episode has a companion link on the website: Darwin's Dangerous Idea, Great Transformations, Extinction!, The Evolutionary Arms Race,Why Sex? The Mind's Big Bang, What About God? A link to their excellent Evolution Library provides Web access to more than 150 multimedia resources, including video, animation, primary source documents, and still images, all designed to enhance learning and teaching about evolution. The complete TV series and a teacher's guide is available through WGBH Boston.

Darwin Online
http://darwin-online.org.uk/
This site houses all of Darwin's publications and thousands of his private papers; also includes a bibliography and manuscript catalogue.

Institute for Human Origins
http://www.becominghuman.org
Developed by the Institute for Human Origins, this site provides news features, book reviews and a learning center. The learning center features educational activities (Calculating Cousins, Chromosome Connection, and Building Bodies) and associated lesson plans.

Exploration / Explorers
American Journeys
http://www.americanjourneys.org/
American Journeys contains more than 18,000 pages of eyewitness accounts of North American exploration, from the sagas of Vikings in Canada in AD1000 to the diaries of mountain men in the Rockies 800 years later. Among them are more than 3,000 pages of original manuscripts, rare books, and contemporary illustrations from the Lewis and Clark expedition. American Journeys is a collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, and is funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and private donors.

Extinction
Extinction / PBS - WGBH
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/extinction/
WGBH, Boston's site provides broadcast links to their series about extinction and provide related web activities: "What Killed the Dinosaurs" and "A Modern Mass Extinction". You will also find an FAQ about evolution.

Dinosaur Extinction / UC Berkeley
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/extinction.html
This UC Berkeley site provides a wealth of information about the sceintific study of the extinction of the dinosaurs. It provides good descriptions and visuals of the geologic record through links from each first mention of a geologic era. It descrides the "K-T extinction" and other mass extinctions, and discusses research complications: the fossil record, the nature of extinction, time resolution, reconstruction, the Signer-Lipps Effect, falsifiability, and current arguments about the extinction of dinosaurs.

The Mass Extinctions / BBC guide
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/darwin/exfiles/massintro.htm
This excellent site by the BBC has well thought out links: Mass Extinctions, Cast, Past & Present, Theories, Big Questions, Last Extinction, Some Terms Explained, Search, and Hotlinks (a list of suggested related websites)

Field Guides
A Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena
http://www.umaine.edu/WaterResearch/FieldGuide/default.htm
This site, by the University of Maine, provides a good introduction to aquatic phenomena. Here such questions as: “why is water different colors” and “what are the specks, blobs, and clumps” are answered. The field guide, complete with pictures, can also be printed as a PDF file.

Fireworks
Fireworks - National Geographic Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0007/fireworks/index.html
View photos and read how fireworks are made, watch a short fireworks video, and
Play the “Name That Boom” game. Make sure you have your computer’s audio turned on so you can hear the fireworks. Howstuffworks.com also has a good section about fireworks, see http://www.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm

Fishes
Fish: Ichthyology at Florida's Museum of Natural History
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu.fish
Fish aficionados will want to check out this site for the great photo gallery, pages dedicated to tropical fish research, shark information, and the museums amazing fish collection. A kids’ section includes: shark games, quizzes, suggested books, and information about how to become a biologist.

Flight
Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bga.html
This is a NASA site provided by the Glenn Research Center's Learning Technologies Project. Here you can study aerodynamics at your own pace and level of interest. Topic included are: Newton's basic equations of motion; basic gas properties; terminal velocity; forces that act on a glider; and forces that act on a powered airplane.

www.centennialofflight.gov/index.htm
The U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission's site is filled with essays, facts of this day in history, and related links.

Cockpit Physics
http://www.usafa.af.mil/dfp/cockpit-phys/cp_home.htm
This US Airforce Academy site is an on-line physics course putting you into the cockpit. Are you ready for takeoff?

www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Site of the College Park Aviation Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian. Of most interest are the links to Inside the Museum and Fun with Aviation.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wrighthtml/wrighthome.html
This is the Library of Congress online presentation of their collection of the Wilbur and Orville Wright papers and digital images.

www.nasm.si.edu/wrightbrothers
This is the Smithsonian's site commemorating the day. It includes interactive links where you can experiment with pitch, roll, and yaw, links to classroom activities, and provides an opportunity for you to send an E-card.

Virtual Skies: Aeronatics
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/aeronautics/tutorial/fourforces.html
This on-line tutorial by NASA provides an introduction to aeronautics and seven short information packed sections: The Forces of Aeronautics, The Work of Wings, Parts of an Airplane and Their Functions, The Use of Coordinate Axes in Aeronautics, Tools of Aeronautics, and Calculating Aeronautical Forces. Written for adults, this site is recommended for would-be pilots and all who would like to know more about airplanes and flight.

Forensics
Forensic Science Project
http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp-pv/fscience/e/intro.htm
This website is designed to provide teachers with a hands-on science unit based on forensic science. During this unit students will have opportunities to work individually and in groups, develop their scientific skills, and participate in a research project with data they collect being sent to the forensic entomology department at Simon Fraser University.

Forums
The Edge
http://www.edge.org
This site hosts several forums. The two originals are “Digerati” and “The Third Culture.” Digerati is an attempt to gather on one site, in an ongoing conversation, the cyber-elite, the critical mass of the doers, thinkers, and writers, connected in ways they may not even appreciate, who have tremendous influence on the emerging communication revolution surrounding the growth of the Internet and the World Wide Web. The third culture consists of those scientists and other thinkers in the empirical world who, through their work and expository writing, are taking the place of the traditional intellectual in rendering visible the deeper meanings of our lives, redefining who and what we are.

Genetics
www.becominghuman.org
Developed by the Institute for Human Origins, this site provides news features, book reviews and a learning center. The learning center features educational activities (Calculating Cousins, Chromosome Connection, and Building Bodies) and associated lesson plans.

Darwin's books at British Library
http://pages.britishlibrary.net/charles.darwin
Read full-text versions of Charles Darwin's books in the British Library collection.

www.dnaftb.org
This is the site of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Dolan DNA Learning Center. The site is divided into three main sections: Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, Genetic Organization and Control. The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, an image gallery, video interviews, problem-solving activities, biographies, and links.

http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

Geography
www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html
Developed by the National Geographic Society, this site for kids has activities, experiments, creature features, a kids' news page, a Print "n" Go Coloring Book and a Bookmark Factory.

www.usgs.gov
This is the United States Geological Survey source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. You'll find news, popular topics, a library, career opportunities, and products. The Students and Teachers link provides project ideas and homework help for students, lesson plans and activities for teachers, an opportunity to get involved with science through Frogwatch USA, a national frog and toad survey project. In the Explorers section you'll find coloring pages, printable bookmarks, clipart, a map wizard for making your own map, E-cards, and desktop wallpapers.

Geology
Geology - Properties of Rocks module
http://www.rjlgeducation.com/
This interactive unit, produced by R.J. Lee Education, allows students to explore sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks using the interactive optical microscope (iOPT) simulator. Students learn about magnification, how to use the iOPT to describe properties of grains, and then use these properties as clues to discover the processes by which each rock type formed. Three mystery rocks are presented at the end of the module for students to test their knowledge. To reach the module description, scroll down to the bottom of the page after viewing the introduction. To try out the technology, visit the link to the National Science Foundation’s article about R.J. Lee Education’s scanning electron microscope technology. Click the “view video” link under the iSEM picture, then click on the “play video” link to operate a demonstration version of the iSEM and examine specimens in sharp detail. For information about internet access to this module for your classroom contact Kristy Anderson at R.J. Lee Group.

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.edu/
Keep track of current volcanic eruptions, view film clips and photos, and read the adventures of volcanologists from around the world. The Kids Door provides links to virtual field trips, legends, games, and a volcano art gallery where children can learn how they can submit their own artwork. The Teaching and Learning section provides teacher to teacher information, lesson plans, a LANDSAT-7 teacher’s kit and other resources. Visitors can search the site for specific volcanoes. A glossary is provided.

Global Warming
http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
This site supplements the book The Discovery of Global Warming by Spencer R. Weart. You'll find a summary of the history of climate change and sections devoted to climate data, influences on climate, theory, social relationships, and a timeline of milestones. For those interested in the scholarly method used on the site Weart includes information about his methodology and sources.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NasaNews/2004/2004052717038.html
This is a an article, from NASA's Earth Observatory website, that describes how scientists are studying the Moon to learn about Earth's climate.

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming
This is the Environmental Protection Agency's Global Warming Site. It provides a good overview of the science of climate change. You'll find sections about climate, emissions, current news and events, and resources. A link is provided to their "Global Warming for Kids" site where children can learn about climate and weather, the greenhouse effect, about the scientists that study climate, and play half a dozen games to test their knowledge. An educators' page provides a directory to the education and outreach resources available on the site.

http://www.heatisonline.org
This is Ross Gelbspan's companion site to his book The Heat is On. You'll find current news about global warming and sections that discuss weather, science, disinformation and solutions.

MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change
http://web.mit.edu/globalchange/www/
This interdisciplinary organization conducts research, independent policy analysis, and public communication on issues of global environmental change. The Program's work is focused on the integration of natural and social science aspects of the climate issue, to produce analyses relevant to ongoing national and international discussions. It combines the capabilities of two pre-existing MIT research centers: the Center for Global Change Science (http://web.mit.edu/cgcs/www/) and the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (http://web.mit.edu/ceepr/www/).

http://www.npr.org/display_pages/features/feature_1893089.html
This National Public Radio page features three views of global warming through discussions with scientists: Richard Alley, Penn State Geologist; John Christy, University of Alabama in Huntsville Climatologist; and Wallace Broecker, Columbia University Oceanographer.

Insects
www.antweb.org
Developed by the California Academy of Sciences, AntWeb illustrates the diversity of ants by providing information and high quality color images of many of the approximately 10,000 known species of ants. AntWeb currently focuses on the species of California and Magagascar, and the ant genera of the world. Over time, the site will grow to describe every species of ant known. Although this site is primarily intended for ant researchers and scientists, adults and youth with a desire to see ants up close will enjoy the amazing photos.

http://www.bugbios.com/
Here you will find stunning insect macrophotography and learn how insects play a major role in almost every aspect of human culture.

Monarch Watch
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
This site by the University of Kansas Entomology Program provides a wealth of information about monarch butterflies and opportunities to get involved with monarch research. Included are tips for creating a butterfly garden and a monarch waystation, about raising monarchs, and how to join in on the monarch migration / tagging research. You’ll also find a gallery of monarch photos, drawings and essays.

See photos and read about the monarchs at Curtis Memorial Library, Maine

www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Pests/winter.htm
Have you ever wondered how insects survive the winter? This page of Colorado State University's Cooperative Extension gives a good, concise overview. It includes discussion of various survival factors including insect size, stage and growth, moisture content, nutritional status, and environmental temperatures.

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/bflyusa.htm
Butterfly enthusiasts will enjoy this site by the USGS's Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. Click on any state on their map of the United States and see listings and photos of the butterflies, and read their life histories. You can also view butterfly checklists for any county or state in the country. Butterflies of northern Mexico are also featured.

Invention, history of
http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/
Making the Modern World features stories about science and invention from the eighteenth century to today. It explains the development and the global spread of modern industrial society and its effects on all our lives. The site expands upon the permanent landmark gallery at London’s Science Museum, using the Web and dynamic multimedia techniques to go far beyond what a static exhibition can do.

Libraries
Awesome Library
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Science/Science.html
The Awesome Library organizes 23,000 K-12 education resources, for teachers, students, parents, and librarians. It includes a search engine.

www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries
The Library of Congress solves everyday mysteries at this site. Read the question of the day, archived questions, research a subject, or ask a question of your own.

Osher Map Library
http://www.usm.maine.edu/maps/
The Osher Map Library (at the University of Southern Maine, Portland) and Smith Center for Cartographic Education is the only separately established rare map library in northern New England. The Smith and Osher collections comprise fine examples of original maps, atlases, geographies, and globes spanning the years from 1475 to the present. Online are descriptions of the library’s collections, exhibits, teaching kits, and 19 lesson plans under the theme Charting Neptune’s Realm: From Classical Mythology to Satellite Imagery. They also provide a short list of suggested web links.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wrighthtml/wrighthome.html
This is the Library of Congress online presentation of their collection of the Wilbur and Orville Wright papers and digital images.

http://www.publiclibraryofscience.org/
The Public Library of Science (PLoS) is a non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource.

Machines
Machine Detective
http://oac.schools.sa.edu.au/eshop/machine/
An interactive site for children about simple machines: levers, pulleys, and wheels. Includes challenges & clues, resources, a glossary, and links to related websites. The site requires Adobe Acrobat. A link to a free download is provided. Teachers will find this site and its resources of interest as well.

Magnets
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconmagnetism.html
The Exploratorium provides a host of magnet experiments. Adult supervision suggested.

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/space/mag_field.html
This NASA page provides pictures and information about Earth's magnetic field.

http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/Info_Magnets.cfm
The Canada Science and Technology Museum provides this great site where you can learn about the history, types, and uses of magnets.

Manufacturing
How Everyday Things Are Made
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu
If you've ever wondered how things are made - products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles - or if you've been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you will enjoy this site by the Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing at Stanford University. This website is for kids and adults shows how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. It is targeted towards non-engineers and engineers alike. Due to the video content of this site, it is best viewed with a high-speed connection.

Maple Sugaring
www.goshen.edu/merrylea/sugar/MAPLE.HTM
This is the maple sugaring site of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Goshen College, Indiana. It includes Interactive pages for weather and sap flow prediction, tips for sugar maple tree identification, and an article about the physics of sugaring.

www.nativetech.org/sugar/sugarbush.html
This site provides an Ojibwe / Metis account of maple sugaring. NativeTech.org is an internet resource for indigenous ethno-technology focusing on the arts of Eastern Woodland Indian Peoples, providing historical & contemporary background with instructional how-to's & references.

www.stevesauter.com/Maple_Syrup_Lesson_Plan.html
Here you will find a maple syrup lesson plan, project diaries of Massachucettes teachers, and a maple syrup timeline from prehistoric / Native American times to today.

Maps
http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html
This Canadian site is a great place to get downloadable maps of Canada. Here also is information about Canada's people, history, environment, and lesson plans for teachers.

Google Earth
http://earth.google.com/
Google earth combines satellite imagery and maps in a 3-D search-the-globe format, placing you in the pilot's seat. Type in a city or address and soon you will be flying in from space. You can tilt and rotate the view, zoom in and out, search for specific locations such as schools and parks, save your favorite searches, and add your own notations. This armchair globetrotting is both educational and fun. Plan plenty of time for your first journey. NOTE: Requires download of the free Google Earth program. The program is not compatible to all computers.

Osher Map Library
http://www.usm.maine.edu/maps/
The Osher Map Library (at the University of Southern Maine, Portland) and Smith Center for Cartographic Education is the only separately established rare map library in northern New England. The Smith and Osher collections comprise fine examples of original maps, atlases, geographies, and globes spanning the years from 1475 to the present. Online are descriptions of the library’s collections, exhibits, teaching kits, and 19 lesson plans under the theme Charting Neptune’s Realm: From Classical Mythology to Satellite Imagery. They also provide a short list of suggested web links.

A Tapestry of Time and Terrain
http://tapestry.usgs.gov/Default.html
Watch a topographic and geologic map merge into a 3-D portrait of the United States, play Puzzle of Regions, watch the Panorama Movie, or choose Description of Features to access an interactive map and learn about the geologic features of a specific region. Or, download a U. S. Geological Survey map of North America. Some features require QuickTime plug-in. A link is provided to access a free download.

World Atlas
http://www.worldatlas.com
Click on the globe and you will open up a wealth of information about our world: population data, latitudes & longitudes, world maps, a water body locator, the suggested travel book of the week, and currency conversions.

Marine Biology
Census of Marine Life
http://www.coml.org/coml.htm
The Census of Marine Life is a growing global network of researchers in more than 70 nations engaged in a ten-year initiative to assess and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life in the oceans -- past, present, and future. Visitors will find project descriptions, a baseline report, images and video clips, a list of experts, and news reports about the project.

http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

Whales: Discovery Education
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ultimateguide-whales/
A complete lesson plan about whales that includes: objectives, materials list, teaching procedures and adaptations, discussion questions and an evaluation rubric, extensions, a vocabulary list, suggested readings, related websites, and alignment to academic standards. Links are also provided for all the Discovery Education lesson plans; divided by grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 and by topic.

Mars
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html
This site provides information about NASA's Mars exploration rovers mission. Find out where the rovers are, when they are scheduled to land and what the scientists hope to learn.

http://www.nw.net/mars/
This site is the headquarters for information about the Mars Direct mission plan.

"MARS Dead or Alive"
http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars
This the companion website to the PBS "MARS Dead or Alive" television program; a behind the scenes look at NASA's Mars rover mission. You 'll find great photos, videos, interviews, and interactives. Resources include a list of links and books, a teacher's guide, and a program transcript.

Math
http://www.clcofme.org
This is the online home of the Challenger Learning Center of Maine where students participate in space-based mission simulations that develop and test their decision-making skills. They solve problems, communicate alternative options, and work as a group to achieve common goals...all while using the power of applied math and science.

On the website students can take a photographic tour of the mission experience, learn about summer camps, and download desktop images. Teachers will find a comprehensive mission tour, learning results, workshop information, and all the forms necessary to begin a classroom mission experience. Funding ideas and learning results are provided for school administrators.

http://www.explorelearning.com/
ExploreLearning offers an award winning catalog of modular, interactive simulations in math and science for teachers and students in grades 6-12.

http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/prime/index.asp
This is a browser's mathematics encyclopedia. From abacus to Zeno, curious kids and adults will find hours of great browsing.

http://www.mathcats.com/
Math Cats was created by teacher Wendy Patti for children to promote open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts. This award-winning site provides many creative and engaging activities for youth of all ages: math games, math crafts, micoworlds, an interactive multiplication table, a virtual oscilloscope, weather around the world, and much more. Kids can become Math Pals. Adults and teachers will find resources to help them teach math in the "4 Older Cats" section and can subscribe to an electronic newsletter.

Science World
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com
This site is a tremendous math and science resource. It is divided into five main sections: Astronomy, Biography, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Start your journey at the math section, a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. This will give you an idea of what the other sections, which are still under construction, will become. Don’t miss a visit to the interactive math page.

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
This site is produced by the Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. whose mission is to advance science and math education through the use of computational science, modeling and technology. The site provides student and teacher resources with activities and lessons in math and science for 3rd through 8th graders.

Medicine
Changing the Face of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine
This is a site by the National Library of Medicine explores women's influence on the practice of medicine. The site includes biographies of notable women physicians, lesson plans (grades K-12), a lengthy bibliography, and a student's guide to a career in medicine.

Community Health Information Partnership (CHIP)
http://www.chiplibrary.org/
CHIP makes it easy to search health care topics at Brunswick's Curtis Memorial Library, or to access quality Maine and national healthcare websites. You can find healthcare classes taught by two fine Maine hospitals - Parkview Adventist Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital. And just like the "real" Curtis Memorial Library, you can ask a reference librarian for help and guidance. Simply click on any "ask a librarian" link, and we'll do our best to help you find the healthcare information you're looking for - in Brunswick, across Maine or beyond.

The Whole Brain Atlas
http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Not for the squeamish, this website by Keith A. Johnson, M.D., Harvard Medical School, and J. Alex Becker, MIT, provides amazing images of the human brain under both normal and diseased conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and Multiple sclerosis to name a few.) You can look at the brain slice-by-slice and over time in many of the views, watch short motion pictures, and read the Neuroimaging Primer.


Molecules
www.balloonmolecules.com
This site, designed by three German chemists, shows how to make molecule models from modeling balloons - the kind jugglers and magicians twist into animals. Among the illustrated molecules are the diamond, DNA-Helix, and graphite lattice. Written instructions and video clips provide step-by-step instructions of the required knots and techniques.

Museums
www.exploratorium.org
Developed by the Exploratorium, San Francisco's museum of science, art and human perception, founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. Frank Oppenheimer. This site contains over 15,000 web pages exploring hundreds of different topics.

Nanotechnology
Foresight
http://www.foresight.org
Foresight is a nonprofit educational organization formed to help prepare society for anticipated advanced technologies. Here you can learn about nanotechnology, keep apprised of the latest nanotech news, research and public policy; find a calendar of nanotech meetings and events, and look into nanotech careers.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute
http://www.gma.org/nano
Gulf of Maine Research Institute brings alive the work of the NASA-funded Maine Biological Nanotechnology Effort (MBNE) grade 7 – 12 students, teachers, and the general public. This site uses illustrations, photographs, animations, and interactive virtual microscopes to help visitors understand nanotechnology, biomimicry, and MBNE’s research into how oysters and algae assemble calcium and silica to build incredibly strong shells and scales.

Nanooze - Nanotechnology News for Kids
http://www.nanooze.org/
Designed to get kids excited about science, especially nanotechnology, this site’s features include weekly reports about scientific developments, stories about scientists and their work, and a nano game.


National Nanotechnology Initiative
http://www.nano.gov
This is the website of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a federal research and development program established to coordinate multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Not only will you find current nanotechnology news and research updates, but also nanotech facts, educational pages for k-12 students and teachers, and a page devoted to students looking for universities that offer degrees in nanotechnology.

Center for Nanotechnology / NASA Ames Research Center
http://www.ipt.arc.nasa.gov/
This site is hosted by the Center for Nanotechnology at the NASA Ames Research Center. Here you can learn about NASA's involvement with nanotechnology and view their nanotech gallery. Images include carbon nanotubes, novel data storage, and computational nanotechnology.

Natural Selection
Darwin's books at British Library
http://pages.britishlibrary.net/charles.darwin
Read full-text versions of Charles Darwin's books in the British Library collection.

News
Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Get “the weekly scoop,” read article archives, enter the many zones: Puzzle, Game, SciFi, SciFair, Lab, and Teacher. Also, sign up for the weekly newsletter by e-mail or RSS. This site is by Science Service, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance public understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages through publications and educational programs.

NOVA
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
This Public Television site provides great information and visuals about upcoming NOVA specials, a related program listing, and shopping opportunities.

Oceans
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
http://www.bigelow.org
Join the “Sailing for Ocean Education” expedition on-line and link to the skipper’s weekly journal updates aboard Ocean Planet. You can also read about the lab’s current research, “meet” the scientists involved in the work, and learn about the lifecycle of the lobster through their educational “Hatch to Catch II” game.

Ocean Explorer
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/welcome.html
A visit to this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration site will provide a glimpse into the wide array of research that is currently underway in the world’s oceans. View photos, slide shows, videos and logs of current exploration team research.

Paleontology
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is based on the premise that "everyone wants to know something," and is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging. Educators can find suggestions and tips on how to use the OLogy Web site in the Educator's Guides. They can also use the index to sort by grade, title, type, and topic; while kids can explore the Web site itself.

People
People & the Planet
http://www.peopleandplanet.net
This site provides a global review of the issues of population, poverty, health, consumption and the environment. It is pub