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Asteroid Impact Simulation
This simulation allows you to type in variables of an asteroid impact. How big the asteroid is, how fast it’s traveling, its impact angle, what kind of surface it hits and more. Then you can calculate the effects and find out the crater dimensions, thermal radiation and much more. Each is explained in detail.
Cool Science News
Labspaces.net is a social network for the scientific community designed to spread scientific news, maintain and create friendships, and harbor collaboration through the internet.
American Geological Institute: Education
Through funding from the National Science Foundation and the corporate contributors of the AGI Foundation, AGI continues to produce innovative inquiry-based curriculum for K-12 earth science education.
Scivee TV
SciVee, the so-called YouTube for science, features research papers and accompanying video in which authors can demonstrate and explain their work in simple terms that everyone can understand. The new video-sharing site, created by and for scientists, presents a platform where researchers and lecturers can produce multimedia presentations of their work.
The Australian Centre for Astrobiology
The center has published many reports on physics, biology, geology, and philosophy. Learn about the atmosphere on Venus, the earliest life on earth, or even microbial diversity in extreme environments.
Exploring Earth
Earth science textbook introducing students to the Earth's structure and motion, rocks and minerals, atmosphere and weather, and water resources.
Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network
The organization collects data to provide information on earthquakes and volcanic activity in Washington and Oregon. Find real time data on earthquakes in the region as well as learn about how to prepare for an earthquake, and what the organization is researching.
The Wild Classroom
As an organization of next generation scientists, the goal of this site is to provide teachers and students with quality videos for use in their classrooms.
Bonus Links
Washington State Pioneer Life Database
A collection of writings, diaries, letters, and reminiscences that recount the early settlement of Washington, the establishment of homesteads and towns and the hardships faced by many of the early pioneers.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
A collection of interactive, Web-based virtual manipulatives encouraging active engagement in mathematical thinking and learning - helping students visualize relationships and applications.
Ebook: The How-To of Ebook Writing
A quick guide, with many links, that explains the why and how of writing an Ebook.
Constitution Resources
Constitution Resources features resources for teaching and learning about the U.S. Constitution. View high-resolution images of the Constitution from the National Archives and read biographies of the founding fathers.
Word Count
A very interesting presentation of the 86,800 most frequently used English words in order.
Fun Brain
Play games centered on practicing your math skills. Play games like math baseball or "Math Brain." "Math Brain" has grade levels from K-8.