http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html

Through the exploration of scientific data, students can discover the changes in global climate through geologic time at this Exploratorium website. Users can find an introduction to the research of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere to better understand climate change. Then, visitors can explore more in-depth descriptions and datasets related to these four spheres. Each section offers a few thought-provoking questions and links to more information. Individuals can also discover how scientists interpret past and present climate data and the difficulties associated with these predictions. Anyone needing assistance with the concepts covered should visit the instructive, comprehensive glossary of terms. [RME]

http://webphysics.ph.msstate.edu/javamirror/

The Physics Department at Mississippi State University provides links to physics-related Java and Macromedia Shockwave Player simulations that have been created around the world. The modules are sorted into nine categories: measurements, math, mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, light and optics, modern physics, and astronomy. The simulations are then further divided into subtopics so that users can easily locate helpful items. This website offers a great way for students to quickly obtain materials to assist in their physics studies. [RME]

http://zebu.uoregon.edu/

The Electronic Universe, maintained by Professor Greg Bothun at the University of Oregon, provides educational materials on a variety of science topics including space science, earth science, physics, weather, and the environment. Astronomy students can find image galleries and movies of space phenomena and general information on astronomy and scientific societies. The website offers data, figures, and animations on volcanic and tectonic activity, and much more. Individuals can become aware of the concerns associated with the world energy supply and the environment. With such a diversity of educational materials available, anyone interested in science will benefit from the information offered at this website. [RME]

http://www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/index.htm

Ian West, a retired professor at the University of Southampton, developed this expansive database of geological field guides to the Wessex Coast of southern England. The website divides the information on the fossils, offshore geology, formations, and much more into smaller units within the Coast. The field guides can be viewed by stratigraphical units and localities. Students and educators can learn about the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Palaeogene strata of the area through countless photographs. Many of the field guides include information on the historical, topographic, and natural history of the area. [RME]

http://www.alfmuseum.org/interactive1.htm

This Macromedia Flash Player-enhanced website, developed by the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont, Calif., allows students to explore dinosaur fossils in the Cretaceous rocks of the Kaiparowits Formation in Utah. Through the tutorial users can discover the different types of Cretaceous and Jurassic rocks. Students can learn about the techniques used in the field to look for fossils, excavate findings, and protect and preserve the collected specimen. The website follows with short movies and figures explaining the preparation, curation, and identification of a sample in the laboratory. This site offers a fun way for students to learn about the work of a paleontologist. [RME]

http://www.combichemistry.com

The Combinatorial Chemistry Review website was created by Dr. Oleg Larin at the M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology "to provide a basic introduction to the field of combinatorial chemistry describing the development of major techniques and some applications." After reading an introduction discussing the goals, principles, and applications of combinatorial synthesis, users can find more in-depth descriptions and educational figures of the polymers and linkers related to the solid phase combinatorial chemistry. The comprehensive website supplies a discussion of the methods, a helpful glossary of terms, and more. [RME]

http://www.brynmawr.edu/Acads/Chem/NSFpchem/

"The goal of this NSF funded project is to produce a trial set of materials that can be used in physical chemistry courses to more tightly connect the topics introduced in available texts to the realm of modern chemical research." Six modules are currently available at this website, with four more planned by 2006. Each module supplies a reference to a chemistry article, background information, sample questions to stimulate students to think critically about the subject matter, and additional sample chemistry questions. If users are interested in the entire module, they need to contact the author by the email provided. Educators can learn about the teaching approach used in the materials and why the authors feel they are important for education. [RME]

http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/lessons.html

Anthony Cody, a middle school science teacher at the Oakland (Calif.) Unified School District, provides a wide variety of science-related lesson plans at this website. Physical science students and educators can find activities and online resources dealing with energy transformation, dry ice, simple machines, and more. The website discusses the importance of science fairs, ways to encourage student learning, and methods of teaching that have proved useful for the author. Amateur photographers can find a guide to digital photography. The website also provides educational math and life science materials. [RME]