Purpose

Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of life science, earth science and ancient civilizations. Participants will review collaborative projects, online experts and be given an opportunity to examine a wide variety of resources. 

Online Experts

CIESE Ask An Expert Ask An Earth Scientist  Ask Dr. Soho NASA site  Ask A Geologist  Mineral Resource Specialists Ask Shamu Whale-Net Scientist of the Week  Ask a Biologist and Mystery Images (Arizona State University)  Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors (CDC site) Ask the Oracle AskAsia

Collaborative Projects

Using Real Time Data

Understanding Time Conversion  Converting from AM/PM to UTC  Introduction to Real Time Data: Tutorial

Real Time Data Projects

Musical Plates Volcanoes USGS site  Sea Turtle Migration Project The Albatross Project

Earth Science Resources

Earthquakes for Kids-USGS  Global Volcanism Program - Smithsonian  Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  National Earthquake Information Center  Life Along the Faultline  Volcanoes.com  This Dynamic Earth - USGS  The Virtual Cave  Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes-Lessons for grades 6-8 Exploring the Ocean Planet-Monterey Bay Aquarium site  The Sea  OceanLink  Amazing Space-Excellent reinforcement activities for students  Solar System Exploration

Life Science Resources

Neuroscience For Kids  Vertebrates (Resource links from the Franklin Institute)  Entomology for Kids  Cool Science for Kids  Mr. Bones  The Science Spot  The Yuckiest Site on the Internet  The Field Museum Online Exhibits  CELLS Alive!  Froguts.com (Needs Flash)  Virtual Frog Dissection Kit  Exploratorium Learning Activities  DNA for Dinner?

Ancient Civilizations Resources

World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations World Civilizations ArchNet Cave of Lascaux Exploring Ancient World Cultures NOVA: Pyramids Odyssey Online Perseus Project Pompeii Forum Project VRoma Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law Live from Ancient Olympia National Geographic Xpeditions What Masks Reveal

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