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Science

General Science Sites
These sites provide links and information about a broad range of science topics.

  • Ipl2 for Teens
    Finding help with science topics is as easy as typing your topic into the search box. Ipl2 provides lots of great links to help you find the help you need in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics and space.
  • Halifax Public Libraries Science and Technology Page
    Searchable databases provide access to articles not available on the web and links for further research.
  • Multnomah County Library Research Page
    Links to many great sites ranging from animal science to weather (and everything in between).

Biology

  • Biology Project
    From cell biology to molecular biology, to genetics and DNA, this site provides information and interactive tutorials that will help you ace your next assignment.
  • Virtual Biology Labs
    Online biology labs - the next best thing to actually being there! Full colour interactive photographs and great explanations mean you’ll never struggle with understanding cell structure and reproduction again (or any number of other biology topics).
  • Human Anatomy Online
    Clear diagrams and explanations of major body systems, including the cardiovascular, skeletal and respiratory systems.

Chemistry

  • Chemicool Periodic Table
    Click on the element you want to research and find out everything from its appearance, characteristics and uses, to its specific heat and conductivity. Includes video clips of various chemical reactions and a chemical dictionary.

Physics

  • The Physics Classroom
    Includes easy-to-understand instructional pages with real-life examples, animated demonstrations and interactive simulations where you can manipulate variables. Also provides practice questions with guided solutions and an answer key to check if you’re right.

Astronomy and Space

  • Canadian Space Agency (In English and en français)
    General information about astronomy, the science of space and Canadian space missions.
  • Science Education Gateway
    Need to know about astronomy, planets, auroras, the sun, and light? How about space missions? Then, this site is for you.

Science Fairs

  • Sciencefairinfo.ns.ca
    This is the official resource site for the Science Fair program throughout Nova Scotia and provides information about how to create a great science fair project and links to great project ideas.

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