General Sources

• Science Information Search Portal
  http://www.scirus.org
   
• The Why Files
  The science behind the news.  Click on the "education" link to see more science-related resources. Maintained by the University of Wisconsin.
  http://whyfiles.org
   
• Science.gov
  Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies including research and development results.
  http://www.science.gov/searchdbs.html
   
• How Stuff Works
  Explanations on how everyday items and activities work, including microwaves, wireless systems, car engines, and sleep.  Also contains topics related to electronics, computers, money, health, science, and more.
  http://www.howstuffworks.com

Astronomy and Space

• Astronomical Data from the Old Farmers Almanac
  Provides links to tides, moon cycles, planets, and astrology.
  http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/index.php
   
• Astronomical Questions
  Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory with helpful information under FAQ section.
  http://aa.usno.navy.mil
   
• Boise Astronomical Society
  Calendar of local star party events and star/planet viewing information.
  http://www.boiseastro.org/
   
• Eight Planets
  Information about our solar system.
  http://seds.org/billa/tnp/
   
• NASA
  National Aeronautics and Space Administration, home of the U.S. space program.
  http://www.nasa.gov

Animals/Plants/Insects

• Field Guides
  National Wildlife Foundation guides to plants, animals, birds, sea life, reptiles, insects, and more.
  http://www.enature.com/home/
   
• Oceanography K-12
  Facts about the ocean and sea life.
  http://www.mi.mun.ca/mi-net/ocean/index.htm
   
• International Wolf Center
  Links to the history, biology, and political issues related to wolves.
  http://www.wolf.org
   
• World Center for Birds of Prey (Peregrine Fund)
  Boise area conservation facility for raptors.
  http://www.peregrinefund.org
   
• Plant Database
  U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Images and information about plants, searchable by state.  Includes wetlands and threatened species information.
  http://plants.usda.gov/
   
• Ada County Extension Office
  University of Idaho resource for gardening, composting, and other agricultural questions and classes. 
  http://extension.ag.uidaho.edu/ada/
   
• Butterflies and Moths of North America
  Searchable database of butterflies and moths of the United States and Mexico.
  http://butterfliesandmoths.org
   
• Spiders and Other Arthropods
  Images and information about a few common spiders and arthropods.
  http://uidaho.edu/so-id/entomology/Spiders.htm

Chemistry/Mathematics

• Ask A Scientist (Argonne Nat'l. Lab.)
  Can't find the answer on the web?  Ask a scientist!  Geared towards K-12 students and their teachers.
  http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/aas.htm
   
• Household Products Database
  Health and safety information related to household products from the National Institute of Health.
  http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
   
• Periodic Table of Elements (Spectrum Laboratories)
  Click on each element to see more information such as physical and chemical characteristics.
  http://www.speclab.com/elements/
   
• Conversion and Calculation Center
  Convert measurements, currency, time zones, and more!
  http://www.convertit.com/Go/Convertit/
   
• Math Forum
  A question and answer service provided by Drexel University for students and teachers.  Searchable archives, math problem examples, and FAQ's.
  http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
   
• Webmath
  Homework help tool provided by the Discovery Channel, with examples of math problems and solutions, including basic math, algebra, geometry, calculus, and word problems.
  http://www.webmath.com

Environment/Weather/Geology

• Air Quality Reports
  http://www.epa.gov/airnow/where/
   
• Boise Area Weather
  From the National Weather Service, and also searchable for nation by zipcode or city/state.
  http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/boi/
   
• Historical Weather Information (Western Regional Climate Center)
  http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/CLIMATEDATA.html
   
• Climatic Extremes & Climate Events
  Archive of worldwide weather extremes and natural disasters.
  http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/severeweather/extremes.html
   
• Earthquake Information
  U.S. Geological Center's National Earthquake Information Center.  Includes earthquake facts and worldwide history.
  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/neic/
   
• Idaho Geological Survey
  Includes information about on Idaho mines, geological hazards, earthquakes, and earth science links.
  http://www.idahogeology.org/Sitemap/default.htm
   
• Idaho Water Resources Department
  Includes water management, geothermal energy resources, river flow data, and more.
  http://www.idwr.idaho.gov/
   
• Volcanoes of the World
  Smithsonian scientists provide descriptions and lists of volcanoes with the history of eruptions.
  http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
  
  

Last Updated:07/16/2008 Author:grr, cr