Science Links
Stumped by the science of it? Got questions? Check these sites for the
answers!
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Want to
know the science behind the storm surge associated with a hurricane? How about eight organisms that
make you go ‘ewww’?
Visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3033055/.
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Ever
thought about becoming an atmospheric scientist or a forest ranger? Interested
in how NASA studies natural hazards?
Visit: http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/
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Where is
the highest point in Pennsylvania? What
is our state’s earthquake record? Learn
more about the Earth science of our home state.
Visit: http://www.usgs.gov/state/state.asp?State=PA
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Yellowstone
Park is one of the greatest natural labs in the world. Now you can go
there! Choose your virtual field trip
and enjoy the experience.
Visit:
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
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Check out
the physics involved in your “ollie”. Find out how centripetal force works in the
half-pipe. Here’s some real-life science
for the skater!
Visit:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/index.html
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Show what
you know about Newton’s laws of force and motion. Check out these diagrams created by students
using Inspiration.
Visit: http://www.intel.com/education/projects/wildride/learning/inspiration.htm
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How does
an airplane fly? How does satellite
television or your iPod work? Find all
the answers to the functioning of our technologies here.