Physical Science and Technology (because matter matters)

See also: Chemistry Engineering Physics

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General: Websites and Books

Microworlds Discover the structure of materials (geared for 9th - 12th graders).
Nanoworld See what scientists see using state-of-the art microscopes.
Virtual Science Reference Desk A mass of links to science and technology resources on the Net.
Whelmers Hands-on science activities designed to teach while entertaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chemistry: Websites and Books

 

Chem-4-Kids As a "matter" of fact, this site makes chemistry fun.
Chemicool Periodic Table Extremely usable and creatively constructed periodic table.
Global Instructional Chemistry International resources for teaching and understanding chemistry.
Science (and Chemistry) Education is Golden Bright, active look at chemistry, periodic tables, fun water, and more.

 

 

 

 

 


Engineering (Reseach and Design): Websites and Books
American Solar Energy Society Dedicated to solar energy engineering and development.
American Wind Energy Association Advocates the use of wind power for energy needs.
Bioenergy Information Network Focuses on conversion of fast growing trees and grasses into fuels.
Crest Explore renewable energy and sustainable technology.
Energy Quest Investigate alternative energy research at this kid-friendly site.
EREN Kids' Stuff Talk to an energy expert and link to alternative energy sites geared to students.
From Windmills To Whirligigs An entertaining look at wind power.
Humanoid Robotics Group Visit the Artificial Intelligence Lab at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts (U.S.).
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (U.S.) Develops strategies for handling toxic and radioactive wastes.
Imagination Engines Inc. Climb inside the business of building artificial brains.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.) Research renewable energy and improved energy efficiency.
Robo Tuna See a robot designed to mimic a small tuna.
Sports Engineering in Education Scores big with students who are sports fans.
Waseda University Humanoid Project The efforts of a Japanese university to build a human-like robot.

Physics: Websites and Books
Amusement Park Physics How physics keeps you in your seat, even when you're looping.
Emilio Serge Visual Archive The "Who's Who" of physics past and present.
Fear of Physics Get over it!
Paper Airplanes Straight from the guy who set a flight time record for his design.
TipTop Facts, features, resources, and links about physics.

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