Pennsylvania State University
Applied Physics: Model Analysis of an Electric Guitar
Great site explores the physics behind an electrical guitar. Outlines process for conducting an experiment on sound vibrations and provides animated GIF movies showing the first five modes of vibration.
Pennsylvania State University
Applied Physics: Vibrational Modes of a Circular Membrane (Drums)
Site tracks the vibrations of a drum and provides an animated movie.
PBS
Pbs: Rough Science
Website companion to PBS show, "Rough Science," in which five scientists use their collective expertise to complete a series of tasks. Follow the scientists as they do things like generate electricity, make soap, make antibacterial...
Other
The Astronomy Cafe
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...
PBS
Nova: Booming Sands
PBS site takes a look into a mysterious phenomena as to why and how certain sand dunes produce mysterious noises. Contains a link to watch a broadcast segment of an expedition into the desert as well as a recipe for noisy sands.
PBS
Zoom: Kitchen Chemistry
Did you know that chemistry can be found in your kitchen? Enter this amazing virtual world where your first stop is to the kitchen. Locate the clues and move on to the Lab Journal where you can test each item in two experiments: Cabbage...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Activities and Videos: Force/energy
Videos that accompany activities that are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.
Other
National Geographic: Jason Learning
[Free Registration/Login Required] Educators and students will enjoy visiting the JASON Project, a NASA and National Geographic cooperation which works to provide accurate and intriguing scientific knowledge for students.
Pennsylvania State University
Applied Physics: Experimental Research on Baseball Bat Vibrations
Fun science site that explores the vibrational behavior of a baseball/softball bat. Contains links to mode splitting in wood bats, controlling vibration, measuring the vibration of a baseball/softball bat and more!
Cyberbee
Fingerprinting
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about fingerprinting! Provides links to a brief history of fingerprinting, FBI Kids site, a lesson in classification, fingerprinting identification and a game.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Emu Chicks Emerge
Discover something new about this unique animal! Site highlights the birth of some emerging emu chicks.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope: The Journey Begins
Journey with the chicken egg, from formation to hatching, and learn about its embryology.
University of Kentucky
Virtual Workshop: The Course on Electricity & Magnetism
On line course on Electricity and Magnetism for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
University of Kentucky
Virtual Workshop: The Course on Temperature and Heat
On line course on Temperature and Heat for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasize hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
PBS
Pbs Kids Zoom: Chemistry Activities
Cool science site provides plenty of fun and engaging chemistry activities for young scientists to learn something new and have some fun at the same time.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Reflexes
Site provides interactive activities to use in the classroom to test one's reflexes. Also includes more reaction time experiments as well as links to more fun activities.
Texas A&M University
Human Physiology in Space
Learn about some of the environmental challenges facing humans in space.
Other
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat
Be amazed at how these beautiful birds can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography and culture. Site is the most comprehensive one available about hummingbird natural history.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Yellowstone Scavenger Hunt
In order to complete this internet hunt on Yellowstone, students must peruse through the park's website to find the answers to the questions. A very interesting hunt and one that students will be sure to enjoy!
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Balloon Hovercraft
PBS site allows you to discover how air pressure works as you learn how to build your own hovercraft.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Carbon Dioxide
PBS site offers an experiment kids can do at home to see how carbon dioxide can put out burning candles.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Bernoulli's Blowout!
PBS site allows users to get a front row seat at a pushing contest between fast-moving and slow-moving air.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Cartesian Diver
This PBS site shows users how they can make their own cartesian divers, discover how it works, and have some fun at the same time.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Colored Water Convection
This PBS site allows users to learn more about water convection as they discover how to demonstrate the way convection currents form. A fun science project!