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Science and Technology

Volcano World

VolcanoWorld was founded by Dr. Chuck Wood in 1995. Since that time over fifty professionals and hundreds of students have contributed content or time to Volcano World. Volcano World is currently housed in the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University and kept alive by ongoing volunteer efforts.

Nobel Prize Awards

Very intense games and simulations based on different Nobel Prize Awards.  Mostly based on sciences such as medicine, physics, and chemistry

Jefferson Lab

Jefferson Lab has teacher and student resource pages.  There is also a section on interactive games and puzzles.  Many of the games are based on Science and Math.

NASA

This is the educator's site for NASA.  There is a lot of information about the solar system, Earth, the planets and the sun.  They also have contests for teachers and students.  The site also contains links to live digital TV, streaming videos, video conferences and much more.

Exploratorium

The Exploratorium site has many different virtual activities.  There are also forums and discussion sections.  There is a lot of information on this site which needs to be looked over to find what you are looking for.

Hubble Telescope

Throughout the history of science, revolutionary instruments have propelled our understanding with their landmark discoveries. The Hubble Space Telescope is a testament to that concept. Its design, technology and serviceability have made it one of NASA's most transformative observatories. From determining the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars to discovering dark energy, Hubble has changed humanity's understanding of the universe.

Explore.org

Explore features a wide range of topics—from animal rights, health and human services, and poverty to the environment, education, and spirituality. Delivered in short, digestible bites, explore films appeal to viewers of all ages, from children learning about other cultures for the first time to adults looking for a fresh perspective on the world around them.

The Science Museum - London

The Science Museum is renowned for its historic collections, swe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions.