Amusement
Park Physics
Explores how the
laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides.
Design a roller coaster, determine the outcome of bumper car
collisions, and more.
Ask
Dr. Universe
How do chameleons
change color? When was the light bulb invented? Why can't cats and
dogs be friends? Want to know the answers to these and hundreds of
other questions? Then just ask Dr. Universe, the world's most curious cat!
Beyond
2000
What will the next
thousand years hold in store for us? See what futurists are
predicting and give predictions of your own.
BrainPop
Brainpop is a
really cool and unique site full of animated health and science
movies, and fun quizzes.
Bill
Nye the Science Guy
Learn about Bill
Nye the Science Guy and his show, choose from 40 'Home Demos' you can
try, watch video clips, and more.
Color
Matters
Budding artists
and anyone interested in color will want to see how color affects our
mind and body, its use in design and art, plus lots more. Explains
additive and subtractive color systems, how the eye sees colors, and
how other cultures view and use colors.
Cool
Science for Curious Kids
Includes five
interactive activities for kids. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Dr.
Bob's Interesting Science Stuff
Investigate
interesting (hence the name) and unusual scientific topics. Includes
'Ask Dr. Bob' and 'Did You Know' sections.
Exploring
Leonardo
Learn about
Leonardo da Vinci, his futuristic inventions, and unique way of
looking at the world at this attractive site.
Extreme
Science
Where is the
deepest spot in the ocean? Which creature is the strongest? Want to
know what the fastest land animal is? Take a look at this site for
answers to these and other scientific record-breakers!
FT
Exploring
A fun-filled
science site that explores energy and other basic scientific
principles. Topics include sections on "super bugs",
photosynthesis, marine science, and more. Know-it-all tortoise, Dr.
Galapagos provides humorous and insightful answers to science questions.
Funology.com
At Funology,
science is all about having fun! But that's not all. Besides fun
facts and experiments you can perform, you'll also find crafts,
recipes, magic tricks, jokes, and a whole lot more.
Greatest
Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
In 1900, life was
a constant struggle. 100 years later, the world was a healthier,
safer, and more productive place, due to the hard work of engineers
and scientists. From electrification, to the automobile, to
computers, learn how engineering has changed and improved our lives.
How
Stuff Works
Curious about what
makes things tick? How Stuff Works brings you hundreds of articles
that cover a wide range of subjects like 3-D graphics, animals, video
games, engines, roller coasters, toys, electricity, computers, and
much more. (For a "huge list" of every article on the site,
click here.)
Human
Anatomy Online
Take a tour of the
human body. This site offers a fun, interactive way to learn about
skeletal, digestive, muscular, and other body systems.
Infrared
Zoo
The Infrared Zoo
shows what animals look like in a whole different light. See what
birds, reptiles, and mammals look like in the infrared, and learn how
animals use fur, blubber, and feathers to insulate themselves.
Planetpals
Earthzone
Join Earthman,
Sunnyray, Fluffy, and the rest of the Planetpals gang to learn all
about our planet, weather, and ways you can recycle and conserve the
earth's resources. You'll also find sections with crafts you can
make, games, coloring pages, and lots of other fun stuff. Like the
Planetpals say, "a friend for earth is a friend for life!"
Popular
Science
You'll always find
plenty of cool and interesting things to read at Popular Science
Magazine's web site. Articles on science, space, the Internet,
computers, and more are all here to help keep you informed of the
latest advances in technology.
Questacon
Have fun with
puzzles and activities, look at illusions, visit a dinosaur exhibit
and StarLab. Sections for Grown-ups and Teachers too. Some sections
require Shockwave and other plug-ins.
The
Revolutionaries
Silicon Valley,
(home of KidSites.com!), is a well-known oasis of technical
innovation. This site interviews such famous 'overachievers' such as
Steve Wozniak (Apple), Nolan Bushnell (Atari), and 16 others, to find
out how they turned their budding ideas into reality, changing the
world for the rest of us in the process.
Robot
Constructor
Construct a
virtual robot and use it to collect golden cubes scattered around a
variety of hostile zones. Each zone requires a robot with different
skills, so choose its power supply, sensors, material and mobile
abilities carefully.
The
Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopedia
Includes thousands
of cartoons covering almost anything you'd like to know! Originally
drawn over a period of 14 years for the Observer newspaper, you'll
find information on animals, art, entertainment, music, science,
sports and 16 other subjects.
The
Science Explorer
Using common
household items, make a salt volcano, a roto-coptor, or one of over
25 other projects at this nice site.
Time
for Kids
Do you have a nose
for news? Time Magazine's site for kids has science, entertainment,
and world news, along with research and homework help, places to
explore, online games, and more!
Science
Made Simple
Simple answers to
common science questions, plus fun science projects, experiments, and
science news.
The
Science of Hockey
Join the
Exploratorium and San Jose Sharks as they explain the science behind
the equipment used in the game, how to slap a puck 100 miles per
hour, how players stay in shape, and more.
ScienceMonster.com
Learn about our
solar system, take a star tour, see how gravity and inertia work,
play a fun lunar lander game, and more at this site by the makers of CoolMath.com.
Sea
and Sky
Take your pick and
explore the beauty of the sea, or the wonders of the universe. Sea
and Sky is an incredible resource, providing extensive information on
the mysteries of each in amazing detail.