GREAT LINKS   


I will check these links regularly. However, if you notice a link which does not work, please tell me about it. If you know of a great link to add to this list, e-mail the URL to me. aekoivu@hotmail.com

BRIDGE BUILDING SITES
 Bridge Design Tips for Kids
Johns Hopkins Virtual Laboratory: Building Bridges   Answers questions to common science research topics.
PBS Building Big Bridges   Registration, rules and project categories. Projects due 26 Apr 2002.
Bridge Lessons from Newton's Apple.
West Point Bridge Designer

SCIENCE FAIR SITES
 Science Fair Project Guide   Collection of resources, ideas and sites for science fairs from the Internet Public Library.
Smithsonian Institute Frequently Asked Questions   Answers questions to common science research topics.
2002 Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair   Registration, rules and project categories. Projects due 26 Apr 2002.

PHYSICS
 Cool Links to Hot Topics in Physics Australia's National Institutional for Theoretical Physics: hundreds of physics links.
High School Physics An excellent Vancouver physics site: practice exams, curriculum, physics news, labs and more.
The Physics Supermarket: Great teacher resources.

ASTRONOMY
Canadian Space Agency Official website. Check it out!
Astronomy.com Cool astronomy stuff: "photo of the day", feature stores, fun facts and astronomers' buyers guides.
Bad Astronomy A fun site with astronomy misinformation from movies, television and the news.
NRAO National Radio Astronomy Observatory operates several astronomical observatories in the U.S.
NASA A huge, "must-see" site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Spaceweather.com Great space weather info. on solar flares, solar wind, interplanetary magnetic fields and more.

CHEMISTRY
On-line periodic table Everything you ever wanted to know about elements but were afraid to ask.
Chemicalelements.com On-line periodic table with great graphics and comprehensive information.
On-line Periodic Table Another great periodic table site from the Los Alamos National Lab.
Chemistry coach U.S. high school site: dozens of on-line tutorials on every chemistry topic, test banks, SAT preparation and study strategies.

BIOLOGY
Astrobiology From NASA: Is there life elsewhere in the Universe?
Mr. Biololgy Practice tests and exams, lecture notes, and great biology links.
Westminster H.S. (London, Ont.) Great biology site showing interactive cell diagrams with complete information on parts & functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EPA Waste Website Loads of recycling information from a reputable source.
EPA Environmental Kids' Club Great links, recycling games, quizzes and challenges.
"Recycling Saves Money!"

WEATHER
Theweathernetwork.com Comprehensive and current Canadian weather information
Environment Canada The most direct source for Canadian weather information.
Natural Resources Canada: Teachers can order "Climate Change in Canada" posters and other educational resources.
Wunderground.com Global and local weather information, with a great interactive weather map.

EARTH SCIENCE
The Web's #1 Volcano information site: images, current eruptions, data, answers to questions by volcanologists.

GOVERNMENT
Ontario Ministry of Education Use their search engine to find curriculum on-line for all your courses.
Lakehead Public Schools What's Happening at Lakehead Public Schools, links to school websites

International Baccalaureate Organization
IBO Main Webpage Information about IB programmes, services, IB schools around the world and useful links.
IBO Online Curriculum Designed to provide on-line support IBO teachers: login and password required.

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