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Websites for exploring science with a bit of fun

Ask Dr Universe [External Site]
Washington State University site - find out the answers to all those science questions, for kids of all ages.

Bayer Science [External Site]
Make learning the periodic table easy with the cyber-rific animated periodic table.

BrainPOP [External Site]
You need audio and flash to get the most out of this fantastically fun site. Hundreds of animated educational movies for kids of all ages. Meet Tim and Moby and find more about just about everything.

The NASA site for kids [External Site]
A fun way for children to learn about NASA's activities and science, using interactive tools and kid-attractive pages.

OLogy
[External Site]The American Museum of Natural History's OLogy website lets kids study and explore many cool areas of science.

Science Bob [External Site]
A world of science and experiments for your home.

Star Child [External Site]
If your child is interested in the stars, this is a good site to start your celestial exploration.

The Atoms Family [External Site]
Science explained with the help of a kooky family.

The Kids' Castle [External Site]
The Smithsonian Magazine for kids.

The Space Place [External Site]
NASA brings space to kids.

National Geographic for kids [External Site]
US-centric but good site about the natural world.

Scientriffic [External Site]
Australia's top science magazine for ages seven and up. It's full of fascinating science, fun and easy to do experiments, puzzles, a great comic, plus competitions and freebies.

Amazing Space [External Site]
Explore space and astronomy. Designed for classroom use but still good for fun at home.

Boston Science Museum [External Site]
Virtual exhibits and more.

Welcome to the Planets [External Site]
Profiles and pictures of each of the nine planets in our solar system, as well as information on asteroids and comets.

Cool Science for Curious Kids [External Site]
Explore biology with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where they have looked at some of the best science projects from some of the best museums in the US and adapted them for the web. For 5 to 10 year olds.

Explore Learning [External Site]
An interactive learning experience for 11 to 14 year olds.

Hunt for Alien Worlds [External Site]
Explore evidence about the existence of undiscovered planets.

Reeko's Mad Scientist [External Site]
Free science experiments for parents, teachers, and children of all ages. Get started but don't forget your protective goggles.

Space Kids [External Site]
Space and science news stories, games and Q&As.

The Solar System Simulator [External Site]
View space from satellites.

Volcano World [External Site]
Visit volcanoes on the web - for budding Volcanologists.

Sandlot's Science [External Site]
Marvel at the science of illusion.

Science 4 Kids [External Site]
Cool links to bacteria, bugs, and plants that like heavy metal.

Science Learning Network [External Site]
An online community of educators, students and schools.

Scientific American [External Site]
Ask the experts at Scientific American.

MadSci Network [External Site]
The world of mad science.

Exploratorium [External Site]
Museum of science, art and human perception.

California Academy of Science [External Site]
An online collection of museums from California.

The Why Files [External Site]
Find out about the science behind the news.

University of California Museum of Paleontology [External Site]
An online database that lets you search for specimens and exhibits.

Frank Potter's Science Gems [External Site]
Great links to great science resources.

Planet Science [External Site]
Full of activities for the home junior scientist. It supports teachers, students and parents by bringing science to life.

Visit Mars on the Nasa Rovers [External Site]
All the latest from the Nasa Rovers on Mars. Drive them yourself to find all the details on the latest discoveries.

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