The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System  
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/   

Welcome to the Planets  
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets    

Nasa Home Page
http://nasa.gov    (old liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov)
Select areas that NASA is observing now.  Watch the 50th anniversary of NASA animation.

  
Solar System Simulator    
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/     
Select a planet and satellite as seen from anywhere in the solar system and get detailed surface maps.    
   
Star Map    
http://www.mtwilson.edu  
Mt. Wilson Observatory brings you a detailed star map for your current location. Just enter the date, time, and location to receive a map of the sky. Other features allow you to customize your map.    
     
Amazing Space    
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/     
Go galactic by building your own Milky Way. Learn about starlight, find space trading cards, and take the astronaut challenge.    
   
Astronomy Picture of the Day   
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html   
Each day, a different image or photo is displayed, accompanied by an   
explanation written by a professional astronomer. Look for links to other   
sites embedded within the text and archives.  

Star Classification - ZOOM Astronomy   
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/stars/startypes.shtml  
A great source of diagrams and links for understanding star classification 

Planetary Gravity 

www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight 
Look at your weight change as you view various celestrial bodies.
 

Chem4kids 
A variety of subjects within chemistry with quizzes to test your knowledge.  This webpage will be used in class as part of our in-class notes. 
http://chem4kids.com 

Activities in Chemistry from Syvum  
http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/chem/ 
Quizzes and learn about elements, the periodic table, atomic structure, and other topics. 

Chemical Comics  
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/ 
Interactive periodic table which shows you comic book pages related to each of the elements. 

Chemical Elements.com  
http://www.chemicalelements.com/ 
This great interactive periodic table gives you info on each of the elements and lets you view them by name, atomic number, atomic mass, and many other categories.  This was, originally, an awarding winning 8th grade science project. 

Chemicool Periodic Table  
http://wild-turkey.mit.edu/Chemicool/ 
Search and learn about the elements. 

Chemistry Drill for Kids  
http://www.edu4kids.com/chem/ 
Get quizzed on the symbols and properties of elements from the Periodic Table. 

Element Tables 
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab 
clickable guide to the periodic table. 

It’s Elemental  
http://www.jlab.org/services/pced/itselemental/ 
eClick on an element in this periodic table to learn more and try some of the online games. ..reference section as well as activities. 

Visual Elements  
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/  
Provides a visual image of the table of elements. 

Michael’s Periodic Table of the Elements  
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/  

Periodic-table.com  
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/periodic_table/index.html  
Displays basic properties.  

Yogi’s Behemoth Periodic Table of Elements  
http://EnvironmentalChemistry.com/yogi/periodic/  

L O S   A L A M O S    N A T I O N A L   L A B O R A T O R Y 
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm 
Extension of the periodic table.  What is the Periodic Table? How to use the Periodic Table, 
Mendeleev's original Periodic Table, Chemistry in a Nutshell, Naming New Elements 

Annenberg CPB - Amusement Park Physics 
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics 
Discover the forces behind the fun of riding a roller coaster, carousel, bumper cars, free fall, and pendulum, and read about ride safety.  

Funderstanding Roller Coasters 
http://www.Funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/ 
Simulator for designng a thrilling coaster with cool activity to simulate the application of physics by using an exciting interactive tool and access to a wonderful reference source. 

Looping Coasters 
http://library.thinkquest.org/2745/data/loops.htm 
Understanding the math of loops and curves of a roller coaster 
Turns and loops bring up new questions of physics because they alter the forward momemtum that results from dropping the coaster down the first hill. 

Roller Coaster G-Forces 
Roller Coaster G-Forces. A GIF Animation. Roller coaster rides are notorious for creating accelerations and g-forces which are capable ...  
www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/ gbssci/phys/mmedia/circmot/rcd.html - 7k -   
 
Ultimate Rollercoaster 
http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/ 
Here are FAQs, history and information about thrill rides in amusement parks  
around the United States.  

Physics-Seismology 
http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/  
Check out the lastest earthquakes.  They are happening all the time, but you don't always feel them?  Why not?  
The answers...in the details! 

CyberTeens Zeen  
http://www.cyberteens.com/ezine/Issues.html  
Zeen accepts submissions from teens around the world. Read stories,  
articles, poems, editorials, reviews of software, web sites or books, and  
music compositions. View art, photos, and comics!  

Internet Movie Database: Extended Searches  
http://us.imdb.com/list  
Scroll down the list and enter known information about the movie, actor, or  
subject you are seeking.  

About Rainbows  

Light and Color: Star Light, Star Bright  

Optics for Kids  
http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html  
This is an excellent site for gaining a further understanding of basic  
optics such as light, lenses, and  lasers. There are many great links and  
pictures to increase your knowledge of the eye and how it works.  

See the Light  
http://library.thinkquest.org/13405/index.html  
This is a neat site produced by students from the ThinkQuest competition. It  
covers an introduction to light, the properties of light, color, and optics. 

Aquatic Ecology Page  
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4301/links.html  
Aquatic Ecology Page Your guide to aquatic life and ecology interests on the internet 

Energy Quest  
http://www.energy.ca.gov/education