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101 Things Everyone Should Know about Science
Author: Dia Michels and Nathan Levy - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 3-12 - Publisher: Science Naturally! - Year: 2006 - ISBN: 0-9678020-5-9
Description: 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science uses a question-and answer format to entice the reader into learning more about key concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth, and general science. This book is perfect for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how science impacts everyday life. Some questions include “Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder?” “What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun?” “Why do we put salt on roads when they are icy?”

Aluminum
Author: John Farndon - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 3-5 - Publisher: Benchmark Books - Year: 2000 - ISBN: 0-761-40947-5
Description: A review of the periodic table, specifically noting where aluminum belongs. Explains how aluminum is purified, how it is used, and why recycling aluminum is important. Includes a glossary and index.

Atoms
Author: Melissa Stewart - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 3-5 - Publisher: Compass Point Books - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 0-7565-0441-4
Description: The full-color books in the Simply Science series explains the key concepts of atoms in an easy-to-understand way.

Chemical Reaction
Author: Roberta Baxter - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: KidHaven Press - Year: 2004 - ISBN: 0-737-72072-7
Description: Explains how chemicals react and describes different types of reactions from acid-base interactions and reactions with oxygen to photosynthesis and digestion. Also covered is the future of chemical reactions in space and in computers.

Chemistry (Vol. 1)
Author: Chris Oxlade - Illustrated by: Chris Fairclough
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Raintree Publishers - Year: 1998 - ISBN: 0-817-24948-6
Description: Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry through a variety of experiments, exploring such topics as solutions, chemical reactions, distillation, and catalysts.

Copper
Author: Richard Beatty - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Marshall Cavendish - Year: 2000 - ISBN: 0-761-40945-9
Description: Reviews the periodic table, specifically noting where copper belongs. Sidebars discuss how molecules interact in chemical reactions, showing how to balance the equations. Also explains how copper is purified and how it is used, for instance, to make electric wiring and antifouling paint for boats. Includes glossary and index.

The Down-To-Earth Guide to Global Warming
Author: Laurie David and Cambria Gordon - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-12 - Publisher: Orchard Books-New York An Imprint of Scholastic - Year: --- - ISBN: 978-0439-02494-5
Description: Includes facts about global warming and its consequences, photos and illustrations, and suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities. In addition to fostering an understanding of the problems at hand, this book also offers a sense of hope to studnets and adults alike.

Elements
Author: Tom Seddon - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Gareth Stevens Audio - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 0-836-83357-0
Description: Shows that everything on Earth is made of elements.

Environmentalism: How You Can Make A Difference
Author: Mary McIntyre Coley - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Capstone Press - Year: 2009 - ISBN: 978-1429-62797-9
Description: Inspiring stories of real kids working to make a difference for the environment.

The Ever-Changing Atom
Author: Roy A. Gallant - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: Marshall Cavendish - Year: 2000 - ISBN: 0-761-40961-0
Description: Introduces atoms, the tiny particles that make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.

Fizz, Bubble, and Flash! Element Explorations and Atom Adventures for Hands-on Science Fun
Author: Anita J. Brandolini - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Williamson Publishing - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 1-885-59383-X
Description: Introduces the elements and explains the periodic table. Describes the families of the periodic table from the alkali metals to the actinides, presenting information about certain elements. Sidebars highlight interesting facts, and pronunciation guides help with difficult words.

Getting to the Bottom of Global Warming
Author: Terry Collins - Illustrated by: Cynthia Martin, Bill Anderson
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: Capstone Press - Year: 2010 - ISBN: 978-1429-64858-5
Description: A graphic book that features factual information about global warming from the perspective of Dr. Isabel Soto, an adventurous archaeologist uses a special device to travel through time to best tell the story of global warming. She discovers what happened, how, and why with regards to global warming.

Gold (CDE Recommended)
Author: Sarah Angliss - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 6-8 - Publisher: Marshall Cavendish - Year: 2000 - ISBN: 0-761-40887-8
Description: Explores the history of the precious metal gold and explains its chemistry, how it reacts, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Guide to the Elements
Author: Albert Stwertka - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Oxford University Press - Year: 2002 - ISBN: 0-195-15027-9
Description: Presents the basic concepts of chemistry and explains complex theories before offering a separate article on each of the building blocks that make up the universe.

How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming
Author: Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Dawn Publications - Year: 2008 - ISBN: 978-1584-69130-3
Description: This book "presents the science behind the headlines--evidence from flowers, butterflies, birds, frogs, trees, glaciers, and much more, gathered by scienctists from all over the world, sometimes with the assistance of young 'citizen scientists.' Climate change is a critical and timely topic of deep concern, here told in an age-appropriate manner with clarity and hope."

Iron
Author: Heather Hasan - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group - Year: 2005 - ISBN: 1-404-20157-2
Description: Explains the characteristics of iron, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium (CDE Recommended)
Author: Ann E. Steinke - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 6-8 - Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series - Year: 1987 - ISBN: 0-812-03924-6
Description: Examines the life of Marie Curie, her discovery of radium, and the implications of that discovery.

Marie Curie, Brave Scientist
Author: Keith Brandt - Illustrated by: Karen Milone
Level: 3-6 - Publisher: Troll Associates - Year: 1990 - ISBN: 0-89375-855-8
Description: A brief biography focusing on the youth of the scientist who twice received the Nobel Prize for her work with radium.

Matter
Author: Christopher Cooper - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: DK Publishing (Eyewitness Books) - Year: 1999 - ISBN: 0-789-44886-6
Description: Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.

Matter
Author: Sharon Yates - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 3-5 - Publisher: Gareth Stevens (Physical Science Series) - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 0-836-83361-9
Description: Explains how everything on Earth can be grouped into four states of matter and how to change matter from one state to another by applying heat or pressure.

Metals
Author: Steve Parker - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Gareth Stevens Audio - Year: 2002 - ISBN: 0-836-83083-0
Description: Discusses how metals are created, extracted, and worked. Looks at the uses of metal in the past, present, and future, including artificially produced metal and metal from outer space.

The Mystery of the Periodic Table
Author: Benjamin D. Wiker - Illustrated by: Theodore Schluenderfritz, Jeanne Bendick
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Bethlehem Books - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 1-883-93771-X
Description: Introduces van Helmont, Boyle, Stahl, Priestley, Cavendish, Lavoisier, and many others, all incredibly diverse in personality and approach, who laid the groundwork for a search that is still unfolding.

Nickel
Author: Giles Sparrow - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Marshall Cavendish - Year: 2004 - ISBN: 0-761-41811-3
Description: Explains where nickel is found, how it was discovered, special properties or reactions, and its importance to the body and to everyday life. Includes glossary and index.

Nitrogen
Author: Heather Hasan - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group - Year: 2005 - ISBN: 1-404-20158-0
Description: Explains the characteristics of nitrogen, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

On the Move: Green Transportation
Author: Kathy Furgang, Adam Furgang - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Rosen Central - Year: 2009 - ISBN: 978-1404-21773-7
Description: An engaging book that focuses on alternative transportation options including vehicles of the future.

Oxygen
Author: Michele Thomas - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-6 - Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group - Year: 2004 - ISBN: 1-404-20159-9
Description: Explains the characteristics of oxygen, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

The Periodic Table (Series)
Author: Sharon Katz Cooper - Illustrated by: Ashlee Schultz/ Farhana Hossain
Level: 5-7 - Publisher: Compass Point Books - Year: 2007 - ISBN: 978-0-7565-1961-2
Description: Engaging text and intriguing pictures lead the reader through the periodic table, discussing its scientific principles, historical significance and scientists.

Protect Our Planet: Global Warming
Author: Angela Royston - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Heinemann Library - Year: 2008 - ISBN: 978-0431-08480-0
Description: This book answers the questions: What is global warming?, How is the weather changing?, Which interventions can help to slow down global warming? People are doing things that are putting our planet and life here in danger. Discover what they are doing and how other people are trying to make things better. Every person can make a difference. Find out what you can do to help protect our planet!" from back cover of book.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint at School
Author: Jeanne Nagle - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Rosen Central - Year: 2009 - ISBN: 978-1404-21774-4
Description: Features issues around a school's carbon footprint and addresses what groups of students can do to help the school make changes.

A Refreshing Look at Renewable Energy with Max Axiom Super Scientist
Author: Katherine Krohn - Illustrated by: Cynthia Martin, Barbara Schulz
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Capstone Press - Year: 2010 - ISBN: 978-1429-63902-6
Description: Graphic nonfiction features a "super scientist" who is super knowledgeable about renewable energy. Where does energy come from, what makes energy renewable, large-scale renewable energy, and new roads in renewable energy are all discussed in this unique science book.

Salt
Author: Brenda Walpole - Illustrated by: Ed Barber
Level: 2-4 - Publisher: Garrett Educational - Year: 1995 - ISBN: 0-713-63362-X
Description: Looks at the history and characteristics of salt, describes uses of salt, and explains how table salt is made.

Science Experiments and Amusements for Children
Author: Charles Vivian - Illustrated by: ---
Level: K-6 - Publisher: Dover - Year: 1972 - ISBN: 0-486-21856-2
Description: The 73 scientific experiments described in this book can easily be done by children on their own, often with minimal supervision. Explicit directions are given for each step, and the only equipment required can be found around the house.

Science Experiments That Fizz and Bubble: Fun Projects for Curious Kids
Author: jodi Wheeler-Toppen - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Capstone Press, Edge Books - Year: 2011 - ISBN: 978-1-4296-5425-8
Description: Get ready to make soda shooters, bobbing blobs, and foaming fountains. With just a few household items, you can create these science experiments and more. YouÕll also find out what causes these projects to fizz and bubble. Science has never been this much fun!

Science Experiments That Surprise and Delight: Fun Projects for Curious Kids
Author: Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Capstone Press, Edge Books - Year: 2011 - ISBN: 978-1-4296-5428-9
Description: Get ready to make rubber chicken bones, lemon batteries, and lumpy milk. With just a few household items, you can create these science experiments and more. YouÕll also find out what causes these projects to work. Science has never been this much fun!

Science Experiments You Can Eat
Author: Vicki Cobb - Illustrated by: David Cain
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: HarperCollins - Year: 1994 - ISBN: 0-064-46002-9
Description: Experiments with food demonstrate various scientific principles and produce an edible result. Includes rock candy, grape jelly, cupcakes, and popcorn. A classic worth looking for!

Silver
Author: Susan Watt - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-6 - Publisher: Benchmark Books - Year: 2002 - ISBN: 0-761-41464-9
Description: Describes the element’s history, where it is found, and how it is extracted and purified, as well as how it is used and its chemical reactions.

States of Matter
Author: Delta Education - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 2-3 - Publisher: Delta Education - Year: 2003 - ISBN: 1-592-42253-5
Description: Introduces students to matter, its physical properties, and the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Describes matter changing from one state to another by melting, freezing, and evaporation, and how heating gases keeps a hot-air balloon afloat.

This is my Planet: The Kids' Guide to Global Warming
Author: Jan Thornhill - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Maple Tree Press - Year: 2007 - ISBN: 1-897-34906-8
Description: Need a variety of sources on global climate change? Jan Thornhill has produced a book to help students understand the global warming conflict in a non-alarmist manner. This intelligent and developmentally appropriate book succeeds at not scaring students but instead generates hope. Filled with interesting images and clear headings with easy-to-understand information students will walk away better informed and ready to make small changes.

What Is the World Made of? All about Solids, Liquids, and Gases (CDE Recommended)
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld - Illustrated by: Paul Meisel
Level: K-2 - Publisher: HarperCollins - Year: 1998 - ISBN: 0-613-12263-1
Description: Introduces young readers to the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.

What’s Smaller than a Pygmy Shrew? (CDE Recommended)
Author: Robert E. Wells - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 3-4 - Publisher: Albert Whitman - Year: 1995 - ISBN: 0-807-58838-5
Description: The composition of smaller and smaller particles is explored. Includes illustrations of paramecia, bacteria, molecules, atoms, electrons, protons, neutrons, and quarks and explains that in order to view these a special microscope is needed. Includes a small glossary.

Teacher Resource

Alternative Energy: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Author: Dana Meachen Rau - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-8 - Publisher: Compass Point Books - Year: 2010 - ISBN: 978-0756-54247-4
Description: Alternative energy sources such as water, wind, and sun provide promising and environmentally friendly solutions to the energy crisis. This book address the alternatives including simply using less electricity.

Atoms
Author: Cindy Devine Dalton, Ed Sikora, Teresa Sikora, Kathleen Carreiro - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Rourke Publishing - Year: 2001 - ISBN: 1-589-52010-6
Description: An excellent starting point for any teacher trying to explain the concepts of atoms, atomic energy, and matter. Includes a section of trivia, a glossary, and a list of websites for further exploration.

Chemical Reactions
Author: Jacqueline Barber - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 6-10 - Publisher: Lawrence Hall of Science, Great Explorations in Math and Science - Year: 1999 - ISBN: 0-924-88606-4
Description: An ordinary zip-locking bag becomes a safe and spectacular laboratory as students mix chemicals that bubble, change color, and produce gas, heat, and odor. A terrific introduction to chemistry, this guide is often adapted for lower grade levels.

The Down-To-Earth Guide to Global Warming
Author: Laurie David, Cambria Gordon - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 4-12 - Publisher: Orchard Books - Year: --- - ISBN: 978-04390-2494-5
Description: Editorial review from Amazon: "Irreverent and entertaining, DOWN TO EARTH is filled with fact about global warming and its disastrous consequences, loads of photos and illustrations, as well as suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities. Engagingly designed, DOWN TO EARTH will educate and empower, leaving readers with the knowledge they need to understand this problem and a sense of hope to inspire them into action."

Dry Ice Investigations
Author: Jacqueline Barber, Kevin Beals, Lincoln Bergman - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Lawrence Hall of Science, Great Explorations in Math and Science - Year: 1999 - ISBN: 0-924-88615-3
Description: The intriguing behavior of dry ice ushers students into inquiry and essential concepts of matter, gases, and chemistry. Provides compelling experience in scientific investigation while introducing the particulate theory of matter, phase change, the nature of gases, and the history of science.

A Guide to the Elements
Author: Albert Stwertka - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Oxford University Press - Year: 2002 - ISBN: 0-195-15027-9
Description: Clearly written, this survey of the elements uses historical anecdotes and everyday examples to bring them to life. The book is current through element 112. Hardcover ISBN: 0-195-15026-0

Nature’s Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
Author: John Emsley - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Oxford University Press - Year: 2001 - ISBN: 0-198-50340-7
Description: A resource book about the elements “that everyone can understand” and enjoy. The book includes how each element is incorporated in the human body, in food, and in medicine, and explores the impact each element has had historically, economically, and environmentally.

The Role of Public Policy in K–12 Science Education
Author: George E. DeBoer, editor - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: AAAS Project 2061 (Research in Science Education Series). IAP–Information A - Year: 2011 - ISBN: ---
Description:

http://infoagepub.com/products/The-Role-of-Public-Policy-in-K-12-Science-Education

Linda De Lucchi and Larry Malone, co-directors of the FOSS Project, have co-written a chapter entitled “The Effect of Educational Policy on Curriculum Development: A Perspective from the Lawrence Hall of Science” as part of this publication. The goal of this volume of Research in Science Education is to examine the relationship between science education policy and practice and the special role that science education researchers play in influencing policy. It has been suggested that the science education research community is isolated from the political process, pays little attention to policy matters, and has little influence on policy. But to influence policy, it is important to understand how policy is made and how it is implemented. This volume sheds light on the intersection between policy and practice through both theoretical discussions and practical examples.

This book was written primarily about science education policy development in the context of the highly decentralized educational system of the United States. But, because policy development is fundamentally a social activity involving knowledge, values, and personal and community interests, there are similarities in how education policy gets enacted and implemented around the world.

This volume is meant to be useful to science education researchers and to practitioners such as teachers and administrators because it provides information about which aspects of the science education enterprise are affected by state, local, and national policies. It also provides helpful information for researchers and practitioners who wonder how they might influence policy. In particular, it points out how the values of people who are affected by policy initiatives are critical to the implementation of those policies.

Simply Chemistry
Author: Rose Farinelli - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (Scienceworks for Kids) - Year: 2002 - ISBN: 1-557-99834-5
Description: Information and investigations on these six concepts: Objects can be described by the properties of the materials from which they are made. Substances can exist in different states—solid, liquid, or gas. Substances have characteristic properties. Mixtures can sometimes be separated into the original substances using characteristic properties. Elements are organized in the periodic table. When substances react chemically, they can form new substances.

Transforming Matter: A History of Chemistry from Alchemy to the Buckyball
Author: Trevor H. Levere - Illustrated by: ---
Level: --- - Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press - Year: 2001 - ISBN: 0-801-86610-3
Description: An introduction to the history of chemistry that leads the reader on a path from alchemy to the present. Well-researched and written, it is accessible even to those who do not have a background in chemistry.

You Can Save The Planet: A Day in the Life of Your Carbon Footprint
Author: Rich Hough - Illustrated by: ---
Level: 6-8 - Publisher: A & C Black - Year: 2007 - ISBN: 978-0713-68688-3
Description: This densly packed book is filled with ideas for families to implement in their carbon reducing path. A teacher might use sections of this book at a time; if used cover to cover, it would be overwhelming to students.

Videos

Kid Science: Chemistry (CD-ROM)
Length: 0
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: SelectSoft Publishing - Year: 2006 - ISBN: ASIN: B000ESLNM
Description: Explore how chemistry is at work in daily life.

Kid Science: Chemistry Experiments (DVD)
Length: 16
Level: 5-8 - Publisher: Selectmedia Entertainment - Year: 2006 - ISBN: ASIN: B000EJWAN
Description: Interactive DVD offers a whole new way to make learning about the elements that surround us easy and fun.

Web Sites

American Chemical Society

http://chemistry.org

This site provides a guide to accessing information about the American Chemical Society’s educational resources, including curriculum materials, professional-development programs, student programs, and institutional programs. Follow the “Educators and Students” link at the top of the page. Includes a link to introduction in Spanish.

The Atoms Family – Miami Museum of Science

http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/

This is a fun, interactive site about the different forms of energy. The online activities are organized by grade level.

Bill Nye's Online Labs

http://www.nyelabs.com/

This site contains Bill Nye the Science Guy's online labs which contain chemistry experiments.

Borax

http://www.borax.com/borates1.html

This site explains what the mineral borax is, and where it is mined and refined.

CHEM4KIDS

http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html

This site includes a variety of information, activities, and a glossary relating to chemistry.

Chemical Elements

http://www.chemicalelements.com/index.html

Up-to-date periodic table created especially for K-12 students.

Creating Crystals At Home

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/growingcrystals/a/aa012604.htm

Includes information and recipes for homemade crystals, including alum, sodium thiosulfate, and rock candy. Young students may require adult supervision.

Give It A Shake, Cornstarch Comes Alive

http://cdn2.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/cornstarch-031309.mp4?nvb=20090420233802&nva=20090421234802&t=054bedb581d1b9ae9695a

NPR's Science Friday explores oobleck! From the Science Friday website: Science Friday brings you a science fair project for the recession: combine cornstarch and water and make a fluid with bizarre physical properties, on the cheap. Physicists Robert Deegan, of the University of Michigan, and Harry Swinney, of the University of Texas at Austin, explain why the mixture comes to life under the right conditions.

Grow a Borax Snowflake

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howtos/ht/boraxsnowflake.htm

Follow these instructions to create a borax crystal snowflake.

How Fire Works

http://science.howstuffworks.com/fire.htm

Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does at this How Stuff Works website.

I Know That: Science Lab

http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20Lab

This is a great site for activities, animations, simulations and other resources related to the human body, sounds, matter the solar system, weather and other science topics to supplement sound.

Interactive Periodic Table

http://www.webelements.com/

Welcome to WebElements includes an interactive and clickable periodic table. You can access information about the different elements by clicking on their symbol on the table.

Journal of Chemical Education

http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/

Follow links in the “Only at JCE on-line” box to find biographical snapshots of chemists, the ChemEd Resource Shelf, Hal’s Picks (recommended readings for teachers of chemistry and related sciences), and a list of reviewed Internet sites.

The Periodic Table Comic Books

http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/

John P. Selegue and F. James Holler of the Chemistry Department of the University of Kentucky developed the Periodic Table of Comic Books, linking all of the known elements to references in historic and modern comic books. Included are pictures, stories, and information on the historical relevance of each reference. Click on an element in this table and see full, referenced comic book pages and covers involving that element. See how comic book heroes have been influenced by chemistry.

Science of Candy: Rock Candy Recipe

http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/recipe-rockcandy.html

Find out about the science of candy and how to make rock candy at this Exploratorium website.

Soap Chemistry

http://www.sdahq.org/cleaning/chemistry/

An illustrated discussion of the chemistry of soap. Sponsored by the Soap and Detergent Association.

Tryscience.org Field Trips

http://www.tryscience.org/fieldtrips/fieldtrip_home.html

Find out about more than 400 science and technology centers and museums worldwide. Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a science and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to you through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science centers worldwide.

WebElements

http://www.webelements.com/

The most inclusive and up-to-date website dealing with the elements. It has periodic tables to download, from simple to very complex, and a great deal of information. Excellent resource for teachers.

Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series

http://wonderwise.unl.edu/

Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant exploration, and urban ecology.