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Earth Science Family Life General Science Resources History of Science Investigation and Experimentation Life Science Physical Science Solar System and Astonomy Ms. Chaney's Scientists in Search of an Artist Project Ms. Eagle's Class Page Ms. Eagle's Periodic Elements Project Thinker Tools   Exploratorium Home Exploratorium Snack Books Earth Science Earth Science World -- An introduction to a variety to many earth science topics. Earthquakes and Volcanoes Earthquake Maps -- Numerous earthquake maps available Earthquakes in the Los Angeles Area Earthquakes in Southern California Earthquakes and Volcanoes -- Students monitoring Southern California earthquakes Get Ready to Rumble -- Earthquake causes and effects Science Volcano World -- Lesson plans, model buildings, and much much. Southern California Earthquakes - Clickable Map USGS Earthquakes -- National Earthquake Information Center Home Page USGS Earthquakes -- National Earthquake Daily Bulletin Volcanoes -- From the United States National Geological Survey Volcano world-- Search for facts about volcanoes Earthquakes -- Recent events, FAQs, and earthquake monitoring are featured Environment NatureServe -- An online encyclopedia of life Planet Earth -- A suite of interactive learning activities on ecology Rainforest Action Network -- Action Alert news, list of campaigns and victories Stalking the Mysterious Microbe -- Ms. Akeson, 6th grade MVMS science teacher, highly reccommends this site and uses it with her students! Microbe of the Month -- Ms. Grubb, 6th grade MVMS Science teacher, uses this web site with her classes! Microbe Mania -- Dr. Selzer, 6th grade science teacher uses this fun web site with his classes! Envirolink -- Environmental news service, library and featured books For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise -- All about the air, natural hazards, land, water and people Geology Ask a Geologist -- Tons of information on geology from the real thing. Gem of a world-- A interactive filed trip for K-7. Learning Web -- United States Geological Society teaching resources and lessons Mineral Information Institute -- Free k-12 teachers' resources and lesson plans on geology and minerals Rocks and Minerals Links -- A ton of resources on all different kinds of rocks Rock Hounds -- Another great resource on a variety of rocks Hurricanes and Tornadoes FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Tropical Storm Watch Hurricane Hunters Storm Chaser Storm Safety -- Current tornado and hurricane warnings Tornado Facts -- An almanac of tornado facts Tornado Project Online Tsunami Page -- Natural hazzards of all kinds including tsunamis Natural Disasters Disaster Quiz Emergency Preparation FEMA for KidsPublications Natural Disaster Links Natural Disaster Reference Database -- Satellite remote sensing for disaster mitigation Natural Disasters Natural Disasters What are Natural Disasters Solar System and Astronomy Astronomy Astronomy Picture of the Day -- Daily images with brief explanations Exploring the Solar System NASA -- Information and photos of all NASA projects Nasa Human Spaceflight Planetscapes Planetary Fact Sheet Sky and Telescope Magazine -- The essential magazine of Astronomy The Learning Technologies Channel -- Live NASA Interactive Events The Nine Planets -- Overview of history, mythology and current scientific knowledge The Solar System The Solar System in Pictures: Astronomy webquests and pictures of all the planets in the solar system. Views of the Solar System Welcome to the Planets Why Files --The science behind the news Weather Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page National Weather Service United States Climate Page USA Today Weather Weather Channel Weather Dude -- Brings resources together on meteorology from A to Z, and other valuable resources for teachers, parents, and students Weather Eye -- A weather education site, created by a forecast team working with local educators. Weather Exhibits Weathernews International WeatherNet Weather Page from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Family Life Advocates for Youth --Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies which help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health. Investigation and Experimentation Exhibits Collection -- Personality information and what makes us who we are Exploratorium-- About the museum, digital library and some exhibits Physics of Ballet -- Dance explained in scientific terms! Physics of Dance -- Dance technique restated using a physics vocabulary Life Science Animals Discovery Online: Animal Planet -- Colorful resource offering much for students and teachers Earth Net -- All the ages of time. Pittsburgh Zoo -- Visit the zoo's most distinguished wildlife San Diego Zoo -- World famous! The Electronic Zoo -- A rich resource for the care and feeding of a variety of animals ZooNet -- All about zoos in the United States and throughout the world Marine Studies National Marine Educators Association -- Educational resource for marine and aquatic studies throughout the world Physical Science Chemistry Chemicool Periodic Table Environmental Chemistry Periodic Table Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements Periodic Table Periodic Table of the Elements Periodic Table of Poetry Pictorial Periodic Table Web Elements Periodic Table General Science Resources Ask Dr. Universe -- Meet the world's most curious cat! Blue Web'n Science Links -- Award winning Science Projects described The Cyberspace Middle School -- Assistance for Science Fair Projects Eisenhower National Clearinghouse -- K-12 Math & Science Resources The Natural Heritage Network Central Server -- Association for Biodiversity Information National Science Foundation -- Home page listing broad program areas SCORE Science Resources -- Schools of California Science resources for students and teachers Science Learning Network -- Telecommunications supporting inquiry-based science education Science Lesson Plans -- Alphabetically covers lessons from Anatomy to Technology History of Science African American Inventors Series African American Scientists Asian American Scientists Biotech Distinguished Women of the Past and Present Electronic Nobel Museum Generial Biographies Hispanic American Scientists Hispanos Famosos Inventors Muslim Scientists, Mathematicians, and Astonomers NASA Astronaut Biographies Nobel Channel Nobel Prize Internet Archive People and Discoveries Scientists in Search of An Artist: Ms. Chaney's Class Project Super Scientists Women in Science Women Physicists Questions, comments, or suggestions about this website should be directed to: Catherine Graham, MVMS Technology Coordinator Copyright Notice ©1999 Mill Valley Middle School All Rights Reserved No materials on any of the Mill Valley Middle School Net's WWW pages may be copied without express written permission from the author. 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