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BrainPop
Health, science and technology information aimed at elementary and middle school age kids
Everyday Science
Radio series that explores the wonders of science found in our everyday lives.
Exploratorium
The museum of science, art and human perception.
Franklin Institute
Online learning resources from the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia.
How Things Work
Learn about the physics and science of the world around you from Louis Bloomfield, Prof. of Physics, University of Virginia.
Making Science Make Sense
Promotes science literacy across the U.S. through hands-on learning.
Maryland Science Center
Classroom programs, camp-ins, traveling exhibits, teacher and student resources.
Science Learning Network
Online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and others.
Smithsonian Institution
Located in Washington, D.C., the institution provides public education in the arts, sciences, and history.

Science Magazines On-line
Popular Science
Scientific American

Science Fair Projects

Science and Social Studies Booklists for Kids: Grades 1-3

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Want to know more about weather?

Intellicast Local and international weather, radar, Nexrad and satellite information.

Old Farmer's Almanac Tide tables, planting charts, recipes and weather forecasts.

Kids' Lightning Information and Safety Important lightning information and safety tips for kids and their families.

Space Weather Now How geomagnetic storms and solar radiation affect us here on Earth.

Mount Washington Weather Center A unique environmental observatory located atop the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S.

Weather Channel On-line forecasts, weather maps, local forecasts, ski conditions and worldwide weather information.

NOAA Current local, national, marine and aviation weather information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Weather Glossary An alphabetical listing of weather-related terms and their definitions from the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service Local and national forecasts, radar maps, marine forecasts, weather data, and severe weather alerts.

Weather Underground Get the weather for any U.S. city, state or zip. Or use the interactive "current conditions" map to check your weather!

Get today's InstaWeather forecast for Baltimore!

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Astronomy

Earth and Sky
Web site of the award-winning daily science radio series about popular science subjects.
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
Find out when the next eclipse will be, or when they occurred in the past.
Griffith Observatory
Non-profit educational institution providing information on astronomy to the public.
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world.
USNO Astronomical Applications Department
Answers to some frequently asked questions about astronomy.
Virtual Reality Moon Phases
View the phase of the Moon for any date and time [1800-2199 A.D.].

Astronomy Magazines On-line:
Astronomy.com
Sky and Telescope

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The text version of this page was last revised on 26 August 2008.
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