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Biology

Science Daily Biology News Biology Online The Biology Project EBiology News About.com Biology Cells Alive
The Whole Brain Atlas Scientific American: Biology Page Tree of Life A Walk Through Time  From Quarks to Quasars The Electronic Zoo

Want to study for the Biology EOC, click here?
Click on Chapter Resources, then select the unit, then a chapter.  Next click on quiz.

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Chemistry

The Virtual Chemistry Center Chemistry Resources on the Internet
The Periodic Table of Elements 1001 Science+Chem Quiz Questions
Chemistry Guide  
 Want to Study for the Chemistry EOC
Choose from the chapters / subject headings listed below:
1
Introduction to Chemistry
2
Data Analysis
3
Matter — Properties and Changes 
4
Structure of Atoms
5
Electrons in Atoms
6
The Periodic Table and Periodic Law 
7
The Elements

Ionic Compounds 
9
Bonding
10
Chemical Reactions

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Physical Science

Thermocline Click on thermocline.  Click on Upwelling Ocean Current
Gyre Hands-On Science Center WorldWide
The How and Why of Drifter Buoys Life on the Rocky Shore

Mathematics

Want to study for an Algebra I EOC? (Click here)
(Select the chapter from the drop down menu.  Then, select the Self Test link)

or Geometry EOC? (Click here
(Select the chapter from the drop down menu.  Then, select the Self Test link)

Fraction to Decimal Conversion
Math Forum Home Page
http://www.sisweb.com/math/tables.htm#top
School of Math and Science Recent math contest problems

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Physics

The Virtual Physics Center Multimedia Physics Studios
Physical Central

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Medicine

National Library of Medicine The Virtual Medical Center
Pharmaceutical Info Network Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Earth Science

Want to Take an Earth Science EOC Self-Test?  (Click here)
TryScience
Experience the excitement of science and technology through a multitude of experiments, virtual field trips, and adventures! 
Reef Relief
Information about coral reefs, dangers to these ecosystems, and what one non-profit organization accomplishes in its mission to preserve and protect living reef environments. A list of action activities for those interested in participating is given, as well as an interactive world map showing specific coral reefs and the events that threaten them.
U.S. Geological Survey
This site provides geological information on every state in the U.S. You can find maps, information on floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, minerals as well as information on biological resources. This site is an excellent resource for any science class.
International Year of the Ocean
Access this site to learn more about Earth’s oceans. Click on the link to the Kids’ Corner to find endangered species fact sheets and activities.
Mineralogy Database
Find facts about minerals here, including chemical composition and crystalline structure.
National Climatic Data Center
Search the world’s largest archive of weather data or click on the links to learn about extreme weather
Hurricanes   An online meteorology guide to hurricane information.
Geoscience Australia   Landforms of Australia 
Landforms   This site gives a brief description of each type of landform as well as the names of several examples. 
Image Gallery of Landforms  This site was created for a teacher audience but it is loaded with some good information and links. 
World Atlas    Select the continent of your choice from the homepage OR go to this link: http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/search.htm and scroll down in the box to "landforms (your continent)" 
Columbia Encyclopedia  This is an online version of the 2000 edition of the Columbia Encyclopedia.  

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Marine Science
Zoom Explorers Discoverers' Web
Mariner Museum Pirates of the Caribbean
South-Pole Explorations Historical Female Pirates
Think Quest Explorer Info Pirates Library
Explorer Page Columbus
Voyage of the Odyssey Upwelling
Voyage to the Deep Explore the Estuary
Ocean Planet Yahoo List of Explorer Sites
Pirates Info
A wealth of legends and facts; famous and modern pirates, history, and more

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Astronomy
NASA's Solar System Simulator Astronomy Picture of the Day
Views of the Solar System Earth and Moon Viewer

A Mystery of Space: STARS

The Constellation Table

Constellations and Stars (Yahooligans) Stargazing and Star Lore
Curious About Astronomy? Stars
Learn.co.uk All About Space