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This
gallery features award-winning sites that provide
a myriad of possibilities for enriching science,
technology, and/or mathematics education. Culled
from a variety of distinguished institutions,
organizations, and individuals, this list is
by no means exhaustive. It does, however, provide
an excellent sampling of the vast amount of
information on the Web. Many of these sites
also provide links to other useful resources.
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Numbers
From
abaci to calendars to the geometry
of pasta, these sites examine the
role of numbers throughout history
and in everyday life.
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Living
Things
The
diversity of the flora and fauna that
surround us is featured in sites exploring
such topics as cell biology, migration,
and evolution.
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Earth
and Environment
The
sky’s not the limit with these
informative sites: from the stratosphere
to your own backyard, discover the
fascinating inter-workings of the
blue planet.
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Physical World
Design
a virtual roller coaster, find out
what’s in toothpaste, and explore
atomic physics while learning how
molecules and energy affect our existence.
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Machines
and Inventions
Go
back in time to the world of Leonardo
da Vinci, watch animations of internal
combustion engines, and play games
that tap into everyone’s inventive
nature.
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Human Mind and Culture
Watch
a reenactment of an ancient Mesoamerican
ballgame, compose music, explore the
tombs in the Valley of the Kings,
and more.
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Human Body
Interactive
labs and anatomical models teach us
how our bodies function, how we are
affected by disease, and how we can
stay healthy.
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The
Universe
Get
a satellite-eye’s view of Jupiter,
peek through the "eye" of
the Hubble telescope, read about the
latest astronomical discoveries, and
more.
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Science
Collections
Take
cybertours of museum exhibits, engage
in interactive activities, and discover
the science behind the headlines.
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