4000 Years of Women in Science

Need to know about a famous woman scientist? You can even get photographs here! 

All About Birds

A wide variety of information is offered here from bird evolution to bird jokes. 

Articles about Insects

An alphabetical list with links to brief articles about different insects. Sample entries include Ants, Dragonflies, and Termites. 

Astronomy for Kids

The solar system, planets, sun, stars, asteroids, and galaxies are all available in this site. 

Beakman and Jax

This site contains 50 Terrific questions which provides over 50 experiments. 

Bird Identification

Pictures, songs and identification tips for birds from North and Central America. 

Bug Club

Geared toward people ages 5 to 15, this site offers information to all who are fascinated by bugs! 

Charles Darwin

A short biography of Charles Darwin with a nice list of further sources. 

Chem4Kids

Want to know more about chemistry and the Periodic Table? Check this out! 

Conchologist's Information Network

Facts about seashells, including a special kids' section. 

Energy Quest

Learn how various sources of energy affect our environment. Includes a list of science projects and an art contest. 

Enter Evolution: Theory and History

A history of evolutionary thought. 

Exploratorium

A constantly-changing science magazine with all kinds of cool stuff to explore! 

Katerpillars (& Mystery Bugs)

Fun facts, crafts, and activities related to the study of bugs. 

Kaytee Discovery Zone

Learn about the habitat and anatomy of many different birds. 

Kids F.A.C.E (Kids for a Clean Environment)

A club started by kids like you who want to help the environment. 

KidsAstronomy

The Astronomy Academy, Ask a Space Expert, How Big is the Universe and a Space Dictionary...what more could you want? 

LSDA's Just For Fun

NASA's place for games and activities to teach you about space flight and what happens to your body in space...like, did you ever wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom???? 

Mad Scientist Network

Need to find a good science experiment? Let the Mad Scientist Network help you! For grades 4-6. 

Milwaukee Public Museum Invertebrate Zoology

Learn about spiders, butterflies, and insects. Includes reading lists on some topics. 

PBS's Life of Birds: Evolution

Explores the evolution of birds posing the question of whether or not birds evolved from dinosaurs and focusing on variation in adaptation of these animals. 

Pfizer Funzone

Connect experiments you are performing with real life scientists. 

Plants and Our Environment

Find information about plant growth, anatomy and plant/animal relationships here. 

Ranger Rick's Kid Zone

For grades 1 and up. A place to find information and games about animals! This page is put out by the National Wildlife Federation. 

Robotics: Sensing-Thinking-Acting

The Tech Museum of Innovation provides all kinds of info on the fascinating field of robotics. Videos, interactive games and interviews with people who work in robotics make this site a real find. 

Science Fair Project Index

You can search this index for books with great science projects about YOUR special topic! 

Starchild

A NASA learning center for young astronomers. An excellent place for all kinds of cool space stuff! 

The Origin of Species Online

Charles Darwin's famous book about evolution is available on the Internet. 

The Sierra Club

A huge amount of information from a one of the best-known environmental organizations in the world. 

The Why Files -- Science Behind the News

Use the search function and the term "evolution" to find lots of information including a quiz to see "how evoloved" you are. 

Virtual Galapagos

Visit the Galapagos Islands, where Charles Darwin studied evolution, and learn about their history, wildlife and geography. 

What Snake Is It?

A handy online guide to over 30 species and subspecies of snakes native to Ohio. Quickly identify a snake by its appearance using the "quick id" tool or search by name to find information on a known species of snake. 

Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

Explanation of and experiments with this yearly phenomenon. 

Why Do Plants Have Flowers?

Find out how seeds are formed. 

Wonders of the Sea

Lessons include sponges, mollusks, and sea stars. 

Worm World

All about earthworms -- facts with a zany twist! 

Yuckiest Site on the Internet

Let Wendell Worm guide you through the gross world of roaches, worms and other gross stuff! You must have the Macromedia Flash plug-in to visit this cool site!