http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry

Dr. Sten Odenwald working with NASA has developed an educational Web site containing "the latest information about auroral science, and the study of the Earth's magnetic field." The scientific topics discussed at this site include auroras, solar wind, space weather, magnetic fields, and the Van Allen belt. Because the authors divided the topics into different educational levels, students and teachers from third to twelfth grade will find engaging material. Most of the topics include videos and amazing images for the students. Visitors can read about the discoveries made by the IMAGE satellite since its launch on March 25, 2000. The educational resource link also provides educators and students with abundant links to other classroom resources and activities. [RME]

http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/weather/hurricane/kids.html

If you are searching for resources to help teach children all about hurricanes, then you should visit this Environmental Canada site. First, a glossary of hurricane terms is provided to help children understand the essentials. Following, visitors can gain a basic understanding of how hurricanes form and why they spin. To help students further understand the process, the site describes how to make your own hurricane in the bathtub. Users can find essential guidance on how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do during a hurricane. The site also provides a fun Hurricane Word Search puzzle. Lastly, students can learn interesting facts about previous hurricanes such as the longest lasting cyclone and the largest hurricane. [RME]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4teachers/

This USGS Web site presents educational materials about "earth structure, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and earthquake preparedness." Teachers can search the up-to-date information by topic or by grade level (K-12). The site provides a PowerPoint presentation Earthquakes 101, which incorporates images and drawings to help educators easily explain earthquake processes. Users can take Virtual Field Trips to places such as the Calavaras Fault and the Kentucky River Fault Zone. With so many fun learning activities, teachers will certainly benefit by visiting this site. [RME]

http://homework.chem.uic.edu/NEXT.HTM#

The University of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Chemistry has developed an interactive Web site using Chime to assist undergraduates with organic chemistry. Students having difficulty visualizing three dimensional organic compounds will find help in the Library module, which contains structural and NMR data for fifty organic compounds. The four remaining modules: Structure & Bonding, Spectroscopy, Stereochemistry, and Functional Group Reactions; all have tutorials and problem sets, helping students to grasp the difficult concepts. This Web site is a great learning tool for all organic chemistry students. [RME]

http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/index.htm

Jim Riesterer in cooperation with the Geospatial Training and Analysis Cooperative and the Idaho State University, has developed a tutorial to help people "gain an understanding of what a map is, how a map is made, and how to use a topographic map and compass." After a short description of a map, visitors can learn about reference datum, map projections, distortions, and four grid systems. After users have an understanding of these vital features, they will learn how to read and use a map while out in the field. Lastly, the site provides students with four exercises to test their knowledge. Although the tutorial emphases 7.5 minute topographic maps, it is applicable to all maps. Beginning cartographers and explorers will find this site very informative. [RME]

http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=sitetools%5Cperiodic_table.html#

This Web site from the American Chemical Society features an interactive Periodic Table with the use of Shockwave. The information presented is divided into three sections. In the first, Periodic Table, students will find attributes such as melting point and molar heat capacity for the elements. The second part illustrates the electron configurations of each of the elements, helping students to better understand the concept. The last section allows users to plot data based on the elements' attributes including atomic radius and electro negativity. Working with this site, high school and college students are able to improve their chemical knowledge. [RME]