| Some Good Starting Points
Specific Sites: Recomended
Astronomy
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Solar System Simulator -
Welcome to the solar system simulator, a NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the
cosmos. Select from the options below to have the simulator create a color
image of your favorite planet or satellite!
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Solar System Simulator -
Welcome to the solar system simulator, a NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the
cosmos. Select from the options below to have the simulator create a color
image of your favorite planet or satellite!
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Hands-On Universe - enables
students to investigate the Universe while applying tools and concepts
from science, math, and technology.
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The Center for Science Education
@ The UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory: Public - UC Berkeley
Space Sciences Laboratory - provides earth and space science education
resources for K-12 teachers, college instructors, and the general public.
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Geology
NEIC
Magnitude and Intensity - Earthquake data from the USGS.
Volcano Expedition - Follow
scientists on an exciting volcano research expedition to Central America!
This well-organized site explains how volcanoes work and offers images
of volcanoes, the research exhibition, and the scientists. You can browse
the volcano Q&A section or submit your own questions. The exhibition
begins January 4, 2001
TopoZone - The Web's Topographic Map
- This site has "The Web's first interactive topo map of the entire United
States." You can search for the map of the area you want by name or by
latitude and longitude.
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program-Northern
California - Comprehensive and clear, this site has information on
the latest earthquakes around the world, current earthquake research, and
much more.
Terraserver - This site offers
a vast database of satellite images of earth. Zoom in to see amazing detail!
Terraserver requires a Java-enabled browser
Oceanography
Welcome to COAST - a working
collaborative designed to effectively deliver oceanographic and coastal
processes education to pre-and inservice teachers from K-12.
VOA:
Welcome to the Volvo Ocean Adventure - educational guide and resource
geared for students between the ages of 10 and 16.
HARBOR BRANCH -This attractive page
highlights research into the world's oceans. Learn about a planned series
of autonomous, diesel-powered buoys that will collect information about
the ocean floor, and much more.
Carolina Coastal Science on Science
Junction - A quality educational resource with inquiry-based activities
covering the Carolina coastline, including barrier island erosion, development
pressures, and habitat conservation.
Ecology
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