Science+Tools

Interesting science tools:


 * All subjects - middle through high school**

Lots of animations and flash movies. []


 * Biology**

//Scitable:// [] This is an online community devoted to cells, biology, and genetics. Great articles, clear graphics, discussion boards, and the chance for students to post their own articles.

Cell animation with sound, very interesting (see rest of the site for more interesting information on cells) - []

//Good Cell animations// []

Even better Cell animations []

Interactive cells []

Interesting site with basic information. Has a "Build a cell" section. []

Another interesting site- []

Cells dividing from PBS []

Videos of real cells dividing []

3d Animation of a white blood cell in its surroundings. []

Cell quiz - basic ideas with a fun visual. []


 * Chemistry -**

Interactive periodic table. Roll your cursor over the elements, click on them, roll over the categories at the top (metalloids, nonmetals, etc.) Click on the tabs at the top and roll over the elements again for even more info.

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 * Physics**

This site is built to help students with the NY State Regents Physics exam. there are review sections, lessons, podcasts, and some interesting hands-on projects. There are also some student blogs.

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This one has some good graphics. And lots of real world applications.

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And a better site with nice multimedia

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Online site focusing on potential vs kinetic energy. Good way to explain acceleration and other Newtonian concepts.

Build a Roller coaster

//Adopt-a-Physicist //

Sign up to connect your students to a physicist. Watch out for the deadlines and sign up early.

"Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school students with physics graduates via online message boards. In this supervised forum students and physicists can talk freely about careers, school, work, and family balance"

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