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Aerodynamics in Sports Equipment :: http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/instructor/index.html

Learn about aerodynamics as it relates to baseball, bicycling, football, and other sports.

The Astronomy Cafe :: http://www.astronomycafe.net/

Contains tons of information about astronomy and what it is like to be an astronomer. Includes numerous articles and an 'Ask the Astronomer' feature which contains answers to many questions separated by level. Some answers not available for free online, but many are!

Center for Polymer Studies :: http://cps-www.bu.edu/

From the Center for Polymer Studies at Boston University, this site includes projects with fractals (java-powered), patterns in nature simulations, hands-on expeiments, fractals in science images and molecular dynamics simulations.

Einstein Revealed :: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/index.html

Discover more about the genius of Einstein. In addition to getting biographical information about this famous scientist and mathematician, you can learn about the theory of relativity . Test your knowledge of the speed of light by visiting Joe's Room or play the Time Traveler game.

The Encyclopedia of Earth :: http://www.eoearth.org/

A comprehensive, authoritative, and thorough resource all about our Earth and relationship to it. Articles written by experts and scholars

Eric Weisstein's World of Science :: http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/

The best resources for Math and Science on the Internet. Links to comprehensive sites on Math, Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy and the Biographies of famous scientists.

Exploratorium Skateboard Science :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/index.html

This site has information about the physics of skateboard tricks, but it also has other information about skateboarding. There's a glossary of skateboarding terms and an article about the design of skateboards.

Exploratorium: Sport Science :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/

Learn about the science behind sports, including ice hockey, baseball, cycling, surfing, and rock climbing. Read answers to frequently asked questions about the science of sports.

Hanging Ten :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/theworld/surfing/index.html

Find out how rain, wind, and tides affect surfing. Learn about the physics of surfing.

How Things Work :: http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/

"Think of this site as a radio call-in program that's being held on the WWW instead of the radio." A physics professor answers questions about how everyday things, like CD players and falling objects, work. Browse or search the large archive of old questions or ask a question of your own.

Jefferson Lab: Student Zone :: http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/index.php

If you need information about, or just want to explore math and the physical sciences, this is the place for you! At this site from the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, you can learn "All About Atoms," take the Jefferson Lab virtual tour, find a glossary of science terms, and much more. You can also test your math and science skills by playing online games.

Making Waves: An Online Guide to Sound and Radiation :: http://www.smgaels.org/physics/home.htm

Information about all sorts of waves -- light, sound, infrared and microwaves, gamma radiation, x-rays -- plus lots of links to other wave sources on the Web.

Multimedia Physics Studios :: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.html

"The Multimedia Physics Studios consists of a collection of GIF animations and accompanying explanations of major physics concepts. The animations cover common physics principles discussed in a first-year high school physics course. The animation and discussion have been written specifically for high school physics students."

NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project :: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/index.html

This website provides teachers and students with aerospace technology resources through lessons and activities, free simulations, student videoconferencing, a glossary of related terms, and educator workshops. A teacher's guide to technology creation is also offered. Though the project is no longer funded, excellent resources persist.

The Physics Classroom :: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/

The Physics Classroom includes a comprehensive and extensive online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Physics for Beginners :: http://physics.webplasma.com/physicstoc.html

This is a great place to start out. The site covers just about everything you need to know about Physics: Definitions for speed, velocity, and acceleration; Newton's Laws of Motion; Force and Acceleration; Basic Units - length, mass, and time; Derived Units - speed, acceleration, and force; Kinematics; Gravity; Scientific Notation; Uniform Circular Motion; and so much more!

Physics Van :: http://van.hep.uiuc.edu/

Watch physics demonstrations by students at the University of Illinois as they show "science as fun and worthwhile for people who wonder about why the world acts the way it does".

Polymer Science Learning Center :: http://www.pslc.ws/

Offers step-by-step tutorials for students of all levels who want to learn about polymer science.

Science of Baseball :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/

Designed by San Francisco's Exploratorium, this interactive site explains the "how" behind hitting, pitching, and protective equipment.

Superconductors :: http://www.superconductors.org/

Introduces beginners and non-technical people to information about superconductors. Includes history of superconductors and recent developments in the field. Provides hyperlinked terms within articles, leading to additional information.

The Discovery of the Electron :: http://www.aip.org/history/electron/

An in-depth history of the discovery of electrons, their properties, and their importance. Understand more about atoms and how science has come to understand atomic physics.

WebElements :: http://www.webelements.com/

"WebElements aims to be a high quality source of information on the WWW relating to the periodic table. Coverage is such that professional scientists and students at school will all find something useful. You will find thousands of graphics showing elements structures and periodic properties here. Currently, most information is about the elements themselves but the scope of WebElements will include simple compounds as well in the future." Click on an element's symbol in the periodic table and get detailed information about the element, along with graphics and images. There are also several chemistry-related calculators. A Scholar Edition for students is also in the works.