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 Science Standards of
Learning for
Virginia Public Schools
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| It is becoming increasingly important for teachers to be aware of their SOLs and have easy access to them. This online listing of required science SOLs can help make that happen. |
 A Short Dictionary of
Scientific Quotations
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| This is a nice listing of science quotes. The quotes are listed alphabetically, by author, with a bit of information about the author included. |
Web Elements
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| This is a great site for students and teachers who are studying the peroidic table. Many types of information are available on each element with just a simple click. You can get historical information as well as vast array of currently known facts. The site is colorful and well organized. |
 The Heart: An Online Exploration
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| This is a very nice site for teaching appreciation for and understanding of the human heart. You can look at the development and functioning of the heart, and read about the make up of blood. This site is colorful and informative. |
 Virtual Frog
Dissection Kit
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| This is an interesting site for those wanting to investigate the internal structure of a frog. You can specify the sections or organs you wish to view as the dissection takes place. |
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The Wonderful World of Insects
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| This is a bright and colorful site dedicated to information about insects. You can find all sorts of fascinating information here. Basic information is here as well as fun insect facts. This is a very nice resource. The same webmaster has put together some other biological resource pages you might enjoy: |
 The Amazing World of
Birds
The Incredible World of Mammals
The Friendly World of Lichens
The Miniature World of
Prokaryotes
The Miriad Worlds of
Invertebrates
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The
Online
Biology Book
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| This site offers a complete biology text online! This online text offers a comprehensive listing of biological information, with embedded links to the glossary. It also offers illustrations and graphics, including Quicktime video clips. You are sure to find this site worth exploring. |
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Primer on
Molecular Genetics
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| This site offeres a comprehensive look at the study of genetics. It begins with the basics about DNA and progresses through collection and interpretation of DNA data. The articles are illustrated for better understanding. |
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Human Anatomy Online
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| Wow! This is an excellent reference site! You can look at different apsects of human anatomy and learn great, detailed information. If your browser is set up to use Java, you can watch animations of the body's working systems. (There is even an online guide on how to get and install the Java plug-in. ) You can even take anatomy lessons online. This is a very nicely prepared site! |
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An Inquirer's Guide to the
Universe
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| What a great resource on space science! Whether you are interested in black holes or designing starships, you will find what you need here. This site is nicely organized with good graphics, activities, and information. |
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Children's
Butterfly Site
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| Wow! Here you will find great pictures, good information, good related links and even coloring pages about butterflies. The site is nicely prepared and makes for a delightful visit. |
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WhaleNet
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| Here you can get information packets that will help you use the study of whales for interdisciplinary activities in your classroom. You can link to recent sightings and data on pollution, or link to other ocean related sites. |
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Museum of Science and
Industry
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| What a delightful variety of science exhibits you will find here! You can watch a chick hatch from its shell, look at unusual machines, see how the internet got started, watch the development of the AIDS virus and more here. The site is well organized, beautifully presented and well worth a visit. |
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Cells Alive!
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| What an incredible and interesting site! You can see photos or videos that explain a number of things about cells. You can even watch cells in action as they are attacked by enemies or watch penicillin kill bacteria. This is a great site to visit! |
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Einstein Revealed
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| Take a look at Einstein's work in the past and as it applies to the future. Look at the man in ways you have never seen him before. Link to other Einstein sites and more here. This is an excellent site! |
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Gray's Anatomy
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| Anyone studying the human body in detail is surely familiar with this title. It is a great place to spend some time, even if it is not your field of study. |
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Frogland
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| What a great site for anyone wanting to know about frogs. See the frog that broods its' babies in its' stomach until they pass the tadpole stage and come hopping out of her mouth! Get the basic facts about frogs as well as other weird frog facts. There are even coloring pages available and more. This is a great site! |
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Brooks/Cole Earth Science
Resource
Center
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| Wow! What a wonderful earth science resource site! Take a tour of a reef formed in the Jurassic age, look in the awesome virtual cave and much more. The photos and information here are fantastic! This is a must visit site. |
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Earth Island Institute
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| Love your mother! Mother Earth, that is. Here you will find a number of worldwide environmental projects to learn about or even join. There are lots of interesting things to see here! |
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Cool Science for Curious Kids
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| Look under a microscope, explore what is in the air you breathe, see how a monkey and moose are alike and even learn about butterflies on this well presented site. It is an easy to use and eye pleasing place to visit. |
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The mad scientist on this page came from Noetic Art
. The background on this page came from a collection, Webpaper, by Jay Boersma. The green wooden bars and the green planks used for the TLO banners and buttons on this page came from Four Bees. The first grader font used to make these banner and buttons was found at Surf Madison File Libraries.
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