Science | Web Links

  • 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.
  • BBC Science
    Learn more about current science news and events.
  • 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.
  • Brain Pop
    Brainpop is a really cool and unique site full of animated health and science movies, and fun quizzes.  Requires a subscription.
  • Colour 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
    Includes five interactive activities for kids. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
  • Dr Bob's
    Interesting Science Stuff
  • Dr Brown's Chemistry Clinic
    More of the Doctor's good Science stuff
  • Dr. B's KS3 Science Quizzes
    Good revision site - lots of quizzes and interactive material
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reeko The Mad Scientist
    Here's a popular experiment that's been around for years and has left many kitchens in ruin (just kidding of course) & Reeko is a mad scientist with a sassy attitude and an engaging writing style. Best reasons to love Reeko, though, are his experiment rating system (Easy, Intermediate and Advanced), so we have some idea of what we are getting ourselves into, and the interesting science tidbits he includes in Parent's Notes at the bottom of most experiment pages. His mad experiments are divided into twelve categories, including a few you won't find elsewhere such as Cohesion and Flotation.
  • 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.
  • Science Active
    Fun and interactive learning tools.  Still under development.
  • Science Fair Projects
    Hundreds of fun-filled experiments for you to try at home.
  • Science Fun
    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.
  • Science Links
    This page gives lots of interesting science links
  • Science Made Simple
    Simple answers to common science questions, plus fun science projects, experiments, and science news.
  • Science Monster
    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.
  • Skateboard Science
    See how skateboards are made and learn about the science behind how tricks like the ollie are done. Includes videos plus a skateboarding glossary.
  • Strange Science
    Scientists didn't always get things quite right and this site shows some of the blunders they made in their quest for knowledge. Included is a timeline of significant historical and scientific events, biographies of noted scientists and artists, and resources you can use to learn more.
  • The 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.
  • 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.