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"Computer simulations are natural learning tools for a generation of video game players."

"free access to more than 600 items. The items: * Are appropriate for middle and early high school students. * Test student understanding in the earth, life, physical sciences, and the nature of science. * Test for common misconceptions as well as correct ideas."

"children work in teams of three or more students to write and illustrate their own book. The creative process of working in teams helps provide a natural environment to practice editing, teamwork, and the communication skills necessary for future success. All students involved get a sense of pride and accomplishment from submitting the team project. "

"There's just so much science, nature, music, arts, technology, storytelling and assorted good stuff out there that my kids (and maybe your kids) haven't seen. It's most likely not stuff that was made for them..."

The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. SETI maintains a Youtube channel with videos featuring lectures and education on some of SETI's project, including the Allen Telescope Array.

Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, the Friends of Science is a forum for individuals who share the desire to enhance knowledge and understanding of science and technology. We are educators, students, community members, laboratory employees, and anyone else with a curiosity about the natural world and our understanding of it.

recognize the importance of the ocean within our interconnected Earth systems. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History and more than 20 collaborating organizations, Ocean Portal is a unique, interactive online experience that inspires awareness, understanding, and stewardship of the world's oceans.

"That is the most beautiful film I have ever seen. And to think...these are the Noble Creatures that Monsanto and other giant pesticide makers are destroying with neonicotinoid pesticides with the full approval of the Environmental Protection Agency. GMO crops sprayed with glyphosate and other deadly pesticides are killing these beautiful bees, bats, hummingbirds and so many other insects. Can't we just figure out a Monsantocide and save these beauties?"

INCREDIBLE PREDATOR First sequence, he catches half a dozen fish in one strike. Second sequence, he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey. Third sequence, he captures a big old fat fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does! [Notice also how the fish is turned to offer minimum wind resistance] Incredible photography (best viewed in full screen mode)!

"Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration launches visitors into the exciting future of space exploration as it boldly speculates on humanity's next steps "out there" in our solar system and beyond. The exhibition features a full-size recreation of a lunar habitat, a model of an elevator reaching up into space, a walk-through diorama of the Martian surface, and challenging computer interactive exhibits. See authentic equipment and models of historic spacecraft from select voyages in the past. "

Collaborative learning space for science - a free science library and personal learning tool. Scitable currently concentrates on genetics and cell biology, resources for the budding scientist, with advice about effective science communication and career paths.

Math Future, http://www.naturalmath.com which is an organic and extensive community of math educators and students, online and locally.