Jackson Creek Middle School

Can Science be Fun?

 

Online Newspapers Online Magazine Articles
Fun Web Sites JCMS Science Magazines

 

 

Online Newspapers

Hoosier Times- Online version of the Herald Times, Bloomington, IN.

IndyStar.com- Online version of the Indianpolis Star.

USA Today.com

Washington Post.com

 

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Online Magazine Articles

CNN.com Sci-Tech- From CNN, follow the latest developments in computing

Discover Magazine Online- Science News articles similar tot he Discovery Printed magazine.

Exploratorium Magazine Online- Housed within the walls of the Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of 650 interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception.

Explore Zone.com- Timely, reliable and useful source for cool science news.

Planet Diary- Click on Current Phenomena for science information.

Popular Science Magazine- Monthly magazine about current science and technology.

Science Daily Magazine- brings you breaking news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology.

Science in the Headlines- From the National Research Council, science stories in the news with links to their related press releases.

Why Files- Latest insight into the science behind the headlines.

 

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Fun Web Sites

Aerodynamics in Sports Equipment - explore the science behind sails, race cars, frisbees, golf balls, and more.

Alaska Science Explained- learn how to build your very own rocket, discover the mystery of the Aurora Borealis, enjoy some lectures, and learn about remote mapping.

Amusement Park Physics-visit this fun, interactive exhibit that explores how physics plays a role in the design of amusement park rides like roller coasters and bumper cars.

Astronomy for Kids- look at the different planets. Includes star maps, puzzles and more.

Destination: Earth- Official website of NASA's Earth Science Enterprises

Explore Science.com- This web site promotes the teaching and learning of Science.

Exploring Planets in the Classroom- looks at the different planets and more

How Stuff Works- Contains links to the Top 10 questions asked, Top 10 articles, or various sections where you can learn more about how things work.

Lewis and Clark Online Adventure- click on Scavenger Hunt and explore the frontier with Lewis and Clark from National Geographic.

Lissajous Lab- looks at digital frequencies.

Meriwether's Memory Match Game- part of the Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery.

Nine Planets- take a multimedia tour of the solar system

NyeLab.com- The official Bill Nye site.

Paul Flavin's Play a Piano / Synthesizer / Oscilloscope - Play jingle bells and watch the frequency and sine wave.

Science @ Nasa- helps the public understand how exciting NASA research is.

Science Whatzit- online science learning project of the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

Scientific American: Ask the Expert- check out the current questions or ask the expert any scientific question.

Solar System Exploration- look at the different planets in the solar system.

University of Colorado at Boulder's Physics 2000- visit the Einstein's Legacy or any of the other sites

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Jackson Creek Science Magazines

Discovery

Kids Discovery

Odyssey

National Geographic

National Geographic World

Magazines with Some Science Articles

Newsweek

Time

U.S. News and World Report

 

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Last Updated: 09/09/03
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School