Kidzone - Physical SciencesHomeKidzone Physical Sciences Web Sites 87 found
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ChemBalancer http://www.dun.org/sulan/chembalancer/
Try to balance out chemical equations with this tool.
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BrainPOP http://www.brainpop.com/
This amazing site has activities and movies that make learning about health, science, and technology loads of fun! Check out BrainBuzz and today's featured movie too.
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South Pole Adventure Web Page http://www.southpole.com/
Get the latest weather reports, read answers to questions or ask your own, do experiments, or even submit your own experiment to be performed at the South Pole.
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Mad Scientist Experiments 2000 http://library.thinkquest.org/J001796/
Features six experiments for acid, rust, friction, tooth decay, volcanoes, and freezing water versus salt water. From a ThinkQuest Jr. team.
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Weather http://www.learner.org/exhibits/weather/
Explore the forces behind the weather. Try your hand at tornado chasing or discover how wind chill works.
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Carbon Is 4 Ever http://www.spinaweb.ie/showcase/1124/content/intro.htm
Tackle one of these chemistry missions as secret agent Bond...Carbon Bond. There's also a glossary and an introduction to chemistry.
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Chemistry Experiments You Can Do at Home http://library.thinkquest.org/2690/exper/exper.htm
A huge list of fun experiments that will help you learn about chemistry.
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Newton's Apple: Bread Chemistry http://www.pbs.org/ktca/newtons/12/bread.html
Learn about the chemistry behind the baking of bread then eat your results.
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Wondernet http://www.acs.org/wondernet/
Cool chemistry experiments on things like smell and taste for elementary school kids.
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GPU Kids Energyland http://www.gpukids.com/
Try out some of the activities relating to physical science. Enter a contest, win t-shirts, and more.
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CLECO Just for Kids http://209.141.118.8/
Includes electricity facts and history, power generation details, and electric experiments.
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Electricity Online http://library.thinkquest.org/28032/
Learn all about electricity, its applications, and its history. Features cool experiments, activites, and an historical timeline.
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Energy and Science Projects for Students http://www.energy.ca.gov/education/projects/projects-html/projects.html
Fun and easy activities from the California Energy Commission.
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Beakman's Electric Motor http://fly.hiwaay.net/~palmer/motor.html
Build your own working motor as seen on Beakman's World TV show.
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Look, Learn, and Do Projects http://www.looklearnanddo.com/documents/projects.html
Learn how to build some simple machines like a blimb, sailboat, windmill, and compass using household items.
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Mousetrap Mania http://kids.pxi.com/courtney/mousetrap/index.html
Find out how to build and run your own mousetrap racecar.
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Magic Can Experiment (Air Pressure) http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/Experiments/magiccan.htm
Try this cool experiment from Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab and learn about air pressure.
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Make Your Own Volcano http://www.onlinebiz.com/zach/mvols.htm
Simple instructions for creating an erupting volcano using safe household materials.
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The Soundry http://library.thinkquest.org/19537/Main.html
This ThinkQuest entry explains the physics of sound and how the human ear perceives it. Be sure to visit the Interactive Sound Lab.
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The Sound Site http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sound/
Exploring the science and art of sound through activities, and more.
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Energy In The Air: Sounds From The Orchestra http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5116/
Did you know that a certain kind of energy makes sound? Do you know about the different types of instruments in an orchestra? This excellent ThinkQuest Junior site talks about all this and more.
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Vocal Cords Activity http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sound/activity/ssl14.htm
Make a model of this body part that lets you talk, or watch a video of someone's vocal cords vibrating.
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BrainPOP: Simple Machines http://www.brainpop.com/tech/simplemachines/
Cool activities and animated cartoons about levers and planes that don't fly.
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Simple Machines http://library.thinkquest.org/J002079F/sub3.htm
Check out animations, photos, and ideas for an wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, lever, pulley, and wedge. Also includes instructions for making your own elevator.
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Winston Science: Solar Cars http://www.winstonsolar.org/index.html
The Winston Science Group of Events includes the Winston Solar Challenge, Winston Science Competitions, Winston Science Academy, and the Winston Solar Car Team.
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Rockets On Wheels http://www.pbs.org/tal/racecars/
Build your own race car in three simple clicks.
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Team Lux http://solar.eng.yale.edu/
Official website of Yale's solar car racing team.
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Century of Physics http://timeline.aps.org/APS/home_HighRes.html
This timeline, beginning in 1896, maps important advances that led to everyday things like transistor radios, microwave ovens, and laptop computers. From The American Physical Society.
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The Fractal Microscope http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Edu/Fractal/Fractal_Home.html
This website talks about the bizarrely beautiful images known as fractals, which are mixtures of art and geometry.
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Really Rad Roller Coasters http://library.thinkquest.org/J001403/
Includes information about the safety and science of roller coasters. Also features games and quizzes.
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All About Roller Coasters http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5384/
This site explains the safety, construction, and history of roller coasters.
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High Anxiety http://www.discovery.com/exp/rollercoasters/rollercoasters.html
A site from Discovery Online where you can find info on roller coasters. Includes stories, videos, a top ten poll, and a page where you can build your own coaster.
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Theater of Electricity http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/toe.html
Includes information, a quiz, and a picture and video gallery.
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Science Behind A Home Run http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/news/september97.html
Learn how to find the "sweet spot" of a baseball bat and about the science of hitting a home run.
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Science of Cycling http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/index.html
The Science of Cycling takes you behind the scenes to learn about the sport from the perspective of top athletes, bicycle makers, and scientists.
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Science of Hockey http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/
Ever wondered why ice is slippery? Find out the answer and more.
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Explorezone.com http://explorezone.com/
From earthquakes to comets, tsunamis to sunspots, this starting point for science exploration has news, animated references, and kids' book reviews.
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Fallout: Eye On the Volcano http://www.nationalgeographic.com/volcanoes/
Hot ash, incandescent rocks, and boiling mud stemmed from a volcano that awoke with a vengeance in 1995. The volcano transformed the Caribbean island of Montserrat into a disaster area.
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The pH Factor http://www.miamisci.org/ph/
Try out this virtual chemistry lab and find out about the pH scale.
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Hydrogen: The Basics http://www.chem4kids.com/elements/001_h/index.html
Learn about the first element of the periodic table, from Chem4kids. You can also listen to clips of the sound hydrogen makes.
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Polymers: They're Everywhere http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/plastics/index.html
Find out what they are and where they exist in nature, at home, and other places.
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Science & Chemistry Are Golden http://www.grin.net/~zgolden/
A new fun way to learn chemistry by folding a unique and colorful periodic table. Water molecules like Mc'e-MOLE make the chemistry of water and pH understandable to everyone.
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The Atoms Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
Learn about the Atoms Family and different types of energy, the properties of light, electricity, atoms, and fuel conservation at this information-packed site.
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Grade 4: Matter http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/4gradecover.html
Everything you need to know about matter, energy, and measuring types of energy. Includes some fun stuff to do with matter.
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Energy Quest http://www.energy.ca.gov/education/
Fun science games, links, and information about energy and its environmental impact.
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What's Up With The Weather? http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/
This PBS site looks at the debate about global warming. Find out how much fossil fuel you use and learn ways that people can fight the warming trend.
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Roofus' Solar & Efficient Neighborhood http://www.eren.doe.gov/roofus/
Meet this crazy canine and find out what makes a home energy efficient. Lots of information on solar power.
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Make a Splash with Color http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/color/intro/
Does green look the same to everyone? This Online exhibit from the Tech Museum will answer this question and more.
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Rader's Physics 4 Kids http://www.kapili.com/physics4kids/
Find out how physics is a part of everything we know. Includes activities. This site has simple explanations of motion, thermodynamics, light, modern physics, and electricity.
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Why Is Grass Green? http://www.pa.msu.edu/~sciencet/ask_st/040892.html
Get the answer to this question from the Ask Science Theatre.
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Brain POP: Rainbows http://www.brainpop.com/science/light/rainbow/
Learn about rainbows on this fun site by watching a movie, taking a quiz, trying an experiment, and more.
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Optical Illusions http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html
Online versions of The Exploratorium's famous exhibits. From San Fransico's museum of science art and human perception.
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Grand Illusions http://www.grand-illusions.com/
Optical illusions, scientific toys, visual effects, and even a little magic.
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Illusion Works http://www.illusionworks.com/
Be prepared to be fooled, puzzled, duped, and just plain weirded out.
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Internet Plasma Education Experience http://ippex.pppl.gov/ippex/
Fusion energy research, interactive activities, "ask an expert" and interesting physics links.
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Adventures of Echo the Bat http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/student.html
Learn about bats with this cool story, or find out more about remote sensing or the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page http://www.whnt19.com/kidwx/index.html
An interactive webpage that explains the science of weather and more.
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Official Website of Santa Claus http://www.saintnick.org/
Christmas recipes, traditions around the world, the physics of Santa Claus, and songs.
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Physics Limericks http://www.aps.org/apsnews/limericks.html
There was a young fellow named Cole, who ventured too near a black hole... Check out this poem and other crazy physics poems.
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What Goes Up Must Come Down http://www.sunblock99.org.uk/sb99/people/RWalsh/gravity/grav1.html
Get weighted down with loads of information on gravity, from the Solar Fact File.
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Snacks About Magnetism http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconmagnetism.html
Try out some experiments and activities from the Exploratorium while you're learning about magnets and magnetism.
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Einstein Revealed http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/
NOVA presents a profile of Albert Einstein, with interesting activities, Shockwave demonstrations, and animations of relativity concepts.
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Brain POP: Theory of Relativity http://www.brainpop.com/science/forces/relativity/
Kid-friendly explanation of this important physics concept using animated movies, activity pages, how to's, and more.
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World Temperature Extremes http://members.iinet.net.au/~jacob/worldtp.html
Find out what the highest and lowest documented temperatures were in different countries and each of the United States.
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Cloudy Skies http://www.cloudyskies.net/
Learn how to identify the clouds you see, read cool weather facts, check out some great cloud photos, or submit a question to the Cloud Girl.
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Bizzare Stuff: Humidity Indicator http://www.freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/humid2.htm
Try out this experiment that lets you see how humid it is. From Bizzare Stuff You Can Make In Your Kitchen.
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Storm Science: Hurricane http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/hurricane0.html
Get the scoop on how to track a hurricane, or marvel at stories from survivors.
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Beauty & the Beast: Weather Games http://library.thinkquest.org/J003007/themepark/themeindex.htm
Do volcano and tsunami experiments, or play a weather-related game.
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Thunder & Lightning http://www.kings.k12.ca.us/central/cuesd.a/tq/weather/thunderlight.html
Explains the science behind the crash and boom.
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How Do Snowflakes Form? http://www.pa.msu.edu/~sciencet/ask_st/100897.html
Learn what causes snowflakes to form.
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Snowtastic Snow http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3876/
This site contains a lot of information about snow, the science of how it's made, winter safety, and more.
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What Creates a Tornado? http://www.pa.msu.edu/~sciencet/ask_st/081397.html
Find out what environmental conditions cause a tornado to happen.
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Science of Baseball http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/
Explore the science behind the game. Find out why curveballs curve and what's behind a home run swing.
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Archery: Sport of Champions http://library.thinkquest.org/27344/
This ThinkQuest site goes over the sport's history, techniques, and the science behind the bow and arrow.
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Frisbee Physics http://ericir.syr.edu/Projects/Newton/9/frisbee.html
Find out how a Frisbee flies, why it's shaped the way it is, and how fast and far a Frisbee can go. Includes activities related to the physics of the Frisbee.
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Physics & Math of Soccer http://www.webspan.net/~kluge/EINSTEIN.HTM
Explains the physics & math of soccer, and how they are used in the actual game.
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Skateboard Science http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/
A website developed by the Exploratorium to uncover the science of this dynamic sport. Learn the underlying physics of ollies, nollies, and kickflips and the manufacturing process involved in making...
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun http://www.theatres.sre.sony.com/imax/thrillride/index.html
An IMAX movie that takes you through the history of roller coasters and on some amazing rides. Site also includes fun facts about roller coasters.
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Fall of the Leaning Tower http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pisa/
This cool NOVA site includes videos of the tower, info about where it stands today, plus science info in the Galileo Games. It also talks about other world monuments.
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Volcano World http://volcano.und.edu/vw.html
Ask a volcanologist, find out about volcanoes on other planets, get tons of information, do activities, and more.
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LHS Kids Corner http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/kids/
Tour the corner for cool facts and activities, like the Tower of Hanoi, Chem Mystery, Mr. Bones, and the Star Clock.
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Science In Action http://www.bbc.co.uk/sia/
This fun site, based on the BBC television show, explores science through the categories of air, light, microbes, mixtures, and force. Requires Flash and Shockwave.
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Sport Science http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Examines the science behind the most popular team and recreational sports. The site has special features with professional athletes, a sports science questions and answers, and more.
