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The following sites are recommended for educators, science students who want to explore topics on science and their parents. Recommendations apply only to sites listed, not to any sites that may be linked from these sites.

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Geology

Up to the minute Southern California Earthquake information
Plate Tectonics and The Rock Cycle a brief description	Google Earth Download	Geology of the Mojave Desert
Feldspar, a research paper telling all about the mineral group feldspar.	Geodynamics a look at the solid Earth and Planets from space.	Tectonics and Continental Drift Lots of Earthquake stuff here, from Duke University.
Kartchner Caverns--This is near where I grew up. I also have a friend, Cornelio, who works there.	Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument; Page by USGS	California's Coastal Geography
	Identification of Metamorphic Rocks	Geology Explorer - Glossary / Dictionary of Terms & Terminology
Mojave Geology Field Trip starting point	The Mineral Gallery	Geology Resources and PDF images to download
Illustrated Glossary of Geologic Terms	Volcano World	Rockhounds Information Page
Cenozoic-Mesozoic Volcanism of the Eastern Sierra Nevada	Rock Identification	Identification of Igneous Rocks

Space Science

"NASA is deeply committed to spreading the unique knowledge that flows from its aeronautics and space research...."	NASA's Observatorium is a public access site for Earth and space data	Hubble Space Telescope Public Pictures
N. E. R. D. S. Inc. Nebraska Educators Really Doing Science, This is the company that we bought our launcher from. Order your own launcher and shoot rockets as a hobby.	Imagine the Universe! A service of the High-Energy Astrophysics Learning Center.	NASA and JPL's Mars Pathfinder

General Science

Introduction to the Scientific Method	Introduction to the Scientific Method a group activity	Application of the Scientific Method The Goldfish Experiment
National Science Teachers Association NSTA	PBS Online	The National Science Foundation
American Museum of Natural History	The Exploratorium has over 500 interactive "hands on" exhibits.	California Academy of Sciences
The Official Science Olympiad Web Page: Get up to date on the latest rule changes.	Computer based learning aids for children K-12 with links to lots of experiments!	Newton's Apple Online, Public Television's Family Science Show
Nye Labs Bill Nye's Official web site. You can go there and visit the project of the day to get ideas for extra credit projects.	Exploratorium Exhibit Cross Reference - Area Index	Want to know how things work? Well check out this site: http://www.howstuffworks.com

Science Projects and Experiments

Great SITES for CHILDREN in the field of Science and Technology. Compiled by the Children and Technology Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.	EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE PROJECTS: An Intermediate Level Guide. Details are given about the experimental scientific method, and the steps involved.	Online Meteorology Course - Ramapo College
Books about Science Projects	Science Explorer Salt Volcano--make your own miniature Lava Lite	Science Fair Project Resource Guide. An excellent resource from Internet Public Library

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