Tools for Math and Science

• Periodic Table There are several Periodic Tables available on line, but this one is just like the one in your text book. You will also find a printable version (save $5.00) and numerous other chemistry tools and resources here.
• NIST Chemistry WebBook Every budding Chemist and Physicist is in constant need of numbers of various sorts for elements and molecules. Here at the National Institute of Standards and Technology you will find them all,along with various formulae and other useful tools in an eminently searchable database. you can search by name, formula, atomic number, molecular weight and more here.

Dictionaries and a Thesaurus

• Astronomy Thesaurus This resource is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
• The Dictionary of Cell Biology Everything that you need to know about Cell Biology is here in a unique interactive format!
• The On-line Medical Dictionary Please Note: This reference is offered as a tool to help promote the understanding of medical science. REMEMBER, one should NEVER attempt to diagnose oneself from such a work. In almost every case, accurate diagnosis cannot be determined solely from symptoms but will require a variety of tests. PLEASE see your medical practitioner!

Search Engines

• National Library of Medicine The National Institute of Health offers two different searchable medical databases to the public. MEDLINE is the classic search engine for the fields of medicine, pharmacology, molecular biology etc. Medline's database includes nearly every medical journal published anywhere in the world. You WILL find the information you seek here, but be sure to read the instructions FIRST - searching medline is a learned skill that requires a planned strategy! You can order articles that you need through the NIH if you do not live close to a Medical School that will let you photocopy in their library.
• Search Biology Web Servers at the Pasteur Institute and Molecular Biology on the Web The Pasteur Institute is one of the most prestigious scientific institutions in the world. their databases are open to the public here.
• NASA This is a marvelous resource for Astronomy, with lots of Physics and Biology thrown in for good measure. download all the pictures you want. if you teach, nasa has years worth of science lesson plans free for the taking. If you are a student - Ask a NASA Scientist your questions about space - just make sure that you check the archives first. This program has been ongoing for a number of years so your question might already have been asked!
• Visit Platonic Realms for all your Math Questions. You will find tutorials on almost any mathematics subject, very advanced mathematical calculators and modeling tools, math history - anything you could possibly want to know about Math!
• The History of Science documents scientific history from pre-Christian era times. Included are biographies of nearly every famous scientist the world has known. This site includes mathematics, psychology and a number of other fields in their database.

Topic Specific Resources

• Cells is a wonderful website begun as a ninth grade class project. If you are looking for good basic information about cells, their structures and functions, this is the place to start. Not quite as interactive as the dictionary above, but not as in-depth either.
• Dinosaurs is the definitive site for nearly everything that is known about Dinosaurs.
• The Electronic Zoo is a marvelous site for all kinds of information for all age levels regarding our animal friends. Very interactive!
• Everything About The Eye Studying Anatomy and Physiology? This site has everything that you need to know about the eye and more!
• The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System is an exhaustive database of nearly everything that is known about the solar system. Very interactive - lots of fun!
• Science Fair Projects is a comprehensive guide for educators, parents and students contemplating a Science Fair Project. Complete with lots of ideas!
• The MLA Guide If you are writing a scientific research paper, you will most likely be required to present it in MLA style. Here is the guide!
  Keplars Three laws of Planetary Motion If Keplar has you stumped, this interactive tutorial from NASA scientists will straighten you out in no time. Press the back button on this page to access a number of other tutorials, including Electromagnetic Radiation.
  Did you ever wonder what makes a rainbow? The Rainbow Tutorial will answer all your questions in living color!
• Virtual Frog is for everyone who was absent the day they dissected the frog. This will bring you up to speed in a way no Biology Class can, with no formaldehyde smell.

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