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Encyclopedias
Links to help integrate
Math, Science and Art in the Middle School Art Program. Many
links for High School and Elementary too.
Lucky
Duck's Endangered Animals
Links to information and images of
endangered animals. Site with summaries of many
endangered animals - some images
Endangered
Animals of the World Site begun as a scout project
in 1997 - now visited by thousands of people yearly. Contains
summaries of endangered mammals, birds and fish...some images.
Bagheera's
Lair Educational site on endangered
animals
Vanishing
Extinct
Spotlight
regions of the world Classroom
activities
Insects
in the Classroom Lesson
plans and support material for teachers and students to use
insects in K-12 classes. Developed by the Department of
Entomology at Texas A&M University. More
on Insects from Texan A&M
Alien
Empire
PBS site on insects.
Interactive
nature games
Butterflies
and Moths A website
about the biology and ecology of butterflies and moths, it
takes a look into their lives with a lot of spectacular
pictures
Butterfly
Site Lots of
information about butterflies! Pictures - biology,
conservation and more.
My
Tiny Garden - View
close-up of insects. See all images in each series. Use
the magnifying glass to zoom in.
North
American Mammals from Smithsonian Institution-National
Museum of Natural History - provides information for over 400
mammal species and includes high-quality range maps,
photographs, scientific illustrations, family tree diagrams,
weights and measures, and more.
Electronic
Biologica Centrali-Americana -
original 58 volumes of this remarkable work of natural history
were created and composed during the 19th century in an effort
to identify, categorize, and document the flora and fauna of
Meso-America.
Surfing
the net with Kids -Rainforests. Link
to more sites about the Rainforest from
On
the Line: Tropical Rainforest Learn
about the African rainforests, plants, animals and more (site
sometimes slow to load) Explore
Oceans Explore
Deserts
Jungle
Photos Hundreds of images and information pages on
animals, plants, people, scenery and more, from Central and
Southern Africa and Amazon Rainforest.
Digital
Fine Art by Brian Evans sound
waves of music seen as light waves of color. Soundscapes,
Nutcracker mandalas and more.
Eye
of Science - Images under the
microscope. Site by Oliver Meckes and Nicole Ottawa. Using
electron microscopy and other equipment and techniques, the
pair has created fine images of such things as parasites,
cross-sections of a lavender leaf, and more. Great
inspirations for an art project!
Laura Splan
- lace doilies inspired by microbiology - layers
of stitches form delicate portraits of pathogens - HIV, herpes,
SARS... Much to see..... some images for mature students.
The
Art of Science 2005. Three pages of images. Also see the
2006 Gallery. Princeton University Competition.
Art &
Science Collaborations - learn about artists who
participate in the organization's activities
Earth
as Art
- view our planet through the beautiful images taken
by the Landsat-7 satellite - and most recently, the Terra
Satellite's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection
Radiometer (ASTER)
Exploratorium:
The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception. Check
out Seeing
. Visit Memory
Ancient Observatories: Chaco Canyon Ancient Observatories: Chaco Canyon From Exploratorium.
The Chaco Canyon installment in the Ancient Observatories
series is designed to help teachers introduce students to
the field of archeoastronomy, the study of astronomy of
ancient cultures.
Square Wheels ... and Other Easy-To-Build, Hands-On
Science Activities - book contains directions for making
a perspective window out of a CD case... and a lesson on
fractal patterns with paint drops. Topics covered in
this book include: Chemistry, Light & Color, Electricity
& Magnetism, Sound & Waves, and Heat &
Mechanics.
Artificial
Anatomy -Papier Mache Models Highlights the National
Museum of American History's varied collection of papier-mâché
anatomical models and provides additional in-depth
information. Explores the history and use of papier-mâché
anatomical models, and, then focuses on their construction,
conservation, and preservation.
BBC:
Science & Nature: Human Body and Mind-Interactive Body
- allows visitors to explore the human body through a series
of
interactive activities. Users can choose each organ, learn
about its various functions and properties, and then drag
the organ onto the correct location within the human body.
From Windmills to
Whirligigs - science and art connection to wind. See
Vollis Simpson and his windmill-powered whirligigs. There
are activities for students to make their own whirligigs.
Science Museum of Minnesota.
EdHeads
Simple Machines - interactive for kids
From Exploratorium.
The Chaco Canyon installment in the Ancient Observatories
series is designed to help teachers introduce students to
the field of archeoastronomy, the study of astronomy of
ancient cultures.
Science,
Art & Technology - offered by The Art
Institute of Chicago. Use as points of departure for
explorations with students of science, art, or technology.
Square Wheels ... and Other Easy-To-Build, Hands-On
Science Activities - book contains directions for making
a perspective window out of a CD case... and a lesson on
fractal patterns with paint drops. Topics covered in
this book include: Chemistry, Light & Color, Electricity
& Magnetism, Sound & Waves, and Heat &
Mechanics.
Artificial
Anatomy -Papier Mache Models Highlights the National
Museum of American History's varied collection of papier-mâché
anatomical models and provides additional in-depth
information. Explores the history and use of papier-mâché
anatomical models, and, then focuses on their construction,
conservation, and preservation.
BBC:
Science & Nature: Human Body and Mind-Interactive Body
- allows visitors to explore the human body through a series
of
interactive activities. Users can choose each organ, learn
about its various functions and properties, and then drag
the organ onto the correct location within the human body.
From Windmills to
Whirligigs - science and art connection to wind. See
Vollis Simpson and his windmill-powered whirligigs. There
are activities for students to make their own whirligigs.
Science Museum of Minnesota.
EdHeads
Simple Machines - interactive for kids
Fish
diagrams and printables - from Enchanted Learning
Joseph
Tomelleri Fish Illustrations Very
realistic illustrations of many freshwater fish done in
Prismacolor.
Frogs:
A Chorus of Colors Great site from the American Museum of
Natural History. Many ways to integrate this with art and
science. Site introduces visitors to the world of frogs. Many
colorful varieties.
-
The
Wildflower Center
The
former first lady LadyBird Johnson's companion website to
the Wildflower Center located in Austin, Texas has the goal
"to educate people about the environmental necessity,
economic value, and natural beauty of native plants"
-
Flora
and Fauna of the Great Lakes Region
This
web site provides access to materials selected from Fish and
Mammal Divisions of the University of Michigan Museum of
Zoology and the Fungus Collections of the University of
Michigan Herbarium.
Botany
Photo of the Day - different high-quality
photograph every day, complete with background information.
Visitors can
also view the site's archives, which date back to April 2005
and browse previously featured photographs, which are
divided into categories.
-
Painting
the Weather
Theme
page from BBC - over 100 works.
The Storm Give
this page some time to load....then watch how the storm
intensity changes. You can even control the storm.
-
McCall
Studios - Artwork about Space
Be sure to click on the
Gallery to see work done for NASA
Be sure to click on the
Gallery to see work done for NASA
- Microsoft
Encarta® Encyclopedia -
Online
- SymbioticA
- Art Science Collaborative Lab
- Astronomy
- Powers
of 10
View the Milky
Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move
through space towards the Earth in successive orders of
magnitude until you reach a tall oak tree just outside the
buildings of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in
Tallahassee, Florida.
Astronomy
Picture of the Day Each
day a different image or photograph of our fascinating
universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written
by a professional astronomer.
Astrophotography
- by Jerry Lodriguss. This
astrophotographer instructs readers how to set up the proper
equipment and experiment with different exposures to get good
photographs.
NOVA:
Origins From PBS
- requires Macromedia Flash Reader. Users can "journey
back to the beginning of everything: the universe, Earth, and
life itself." Site offers a series of interactive modules
where visitors can decide if life exists on other planets in
the Milky Way.
Windows
to the Universe Students and teachers will find the site
helpful in their studying (and teaching) Earth and Space
sciences. Great sections on Art and Mythology- see many images
through time. Explore site at different learning levels.
Calendars
through the Ages A wonderful mix of science and
history - from WebExhibits.org.
View various calendars in use today as well as some ancient
calendars. Learn about the Christian Calendar, Jewish Calendar
and Islamic Calendar.
- Bradshaw
Foundation - Rock Art
Archaeology and Anthropology - Migration of man - See
Journey of Mankind. Rock art from around the world.
Archaeology and Anthropology - Migration of man - See
Journey of Mankind. Rock art from around the world.
- Whole
Cloth
The
curriculum is composed of eight independent units that
examine the history of textiles, the technology and science
of production, and their consumption.
- Albert
Einstein
Albert
Einstein Images, writings, multimedia - more!
Albert
Einstein for Kids
Albert
Einstein-online links
Photo
images of Albert Einstein
NOVA
(PBS) Educational site--Albert Einstein
Biography
of Charles Darwin
Virtual
Museum of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Science/History-Online
Timeline
1400 up to 2000
Click on name of person for brief information and Web
resources
African
American Scientists and Inventors
Muslim
Scientists- Middle Ages
(biographies no longer online)
(biographies no longer online)
- Chem
4 Kids
Chemistry
is the study of MATTER and the changes that take place with
that matter.
KidsClick!-
Web search for kids Sites selected by librarians
for kids
- Famous
Inventors - Inventions - Scientists
Inventor's
Hall of Fame
Top
Ten African American
Inventors and Inventions
African
American Inventors - A-Z listing - from About.com
African
American Inventors - from Inventions.org
How
Stuff Works Interactive site with detailed explanations of
how all kinds of things work.
- Internet
School Library Media Center List of resources
about famous inventors and inventions along with other
invention resource links.
Lemelson
- MIT
-
celebrates those inventors who have turned their ideas into
accomplishments. See the inventor of the week.
Making
the Modern World Online - Stories about the lives we've made
- From the Science Museum, (London, UK). See how innovation
and invention have affected the modern world.
- PBS
Special Feature: Forgotten Inventors Inventions
and short biographies for some forgotten American
inventors.
Women
Inventors Index 1790 - 1895
- arranged by Inventor(s), by person or company to whom the
patent was assigned, by subject category and by State.
International
Society of Arts Mathematics and Architecture Its
purpose is to further interdisciplinary education relating the
arts, mathematics, and architecture. Lot of links to explore!
More than Math
- challenging activities based on integrating art
into the North Carolina mathematics curriculum. The online
interactive activities explore concepts such as pattern,
symmetry, proportion, perspective, balance and geometric form.
- ProtoZone
Pattern Makers
Kaleidoscope, Quiltmaker,
Magic Carpet, Snowflake, Borders - More!
ProtoZone
3-D Constructions Try Ucello's vase, shells and more.
Investigating
Pattern Symmetry and
Tessellation Learn more
about the relationship of art to math and science--
Investigate pattern!
- Sacred
Geometry- Sacred Circles - Mandalas (links
page)
Geometry
and Art Interactive from Indianapolis Museum of Art.
What's the Problem? Through the Ages. Use middle school
version or high school version. Lines - polygons - volume.
Symmetry
and pattern in Oriental Carpets Oriental
carpets have long been appreciated for their beauty. That
beauty is achieved through the choice of colors and designs,
as well as by the manipulation of designs and colors to form
pleasing patterns.
Geometry
from the Land of the Incas A Peruvian site with
Euclidean geometry problems involving circles and triangles,
with proofs, animation and sound. It provides an eclectic
mix of sound, science, and Incan history. Site by Antonio
Gutierrez. See Nasca
Lines - more
info - Test your knowledge - Geometry
Quotes Quiz. Experiencing
Geometry - Poem
Landscape
of Geometry Terms Randomly selected terms create a work
of art. Zoom in - zoom out. Designed by Antonio
Gutierrez
What's
the Problem? Geometry and Art Through the Ages -
Online activities from Indianapolis Museum of Art. Select
middle school or high school level - explore the way
geometry is used as a creative tool in the work of several
artists. Explore lines, polygon and volume.
Paper
Models of Polyhedra
Polyhedra are beautiful 3-D
geometrical forms that have fascinated philosophers,
mathematicians and artists for millennia. Site by G.
Korthals Altes. See also George
Hart's The Virtual Polyhedra Geomteric solids - forms.
Make
you Own Kaleidoscope - online tool that lets
users experiment with lines, fills, and color to create
their own kaleidoscope.
Paper
Plate Geometry See the work of Brandon Hansen-Smith
under 20th century - Full
Circle Word document.
Tangrams
-- Ancient Chinese moving piece puzzle,
consisting of 7 geometric shapes which then come
together to create pictures of nearly anything -- from
people figures to animals, birds, boats, clothing, everyday
utensils, and scenic views. Click here for Tangram
grid
Tangram
Interactive - 7-piece puzzle including 5 triangles,
a square and a parallelogram. Drag the shapes, click to
rotate. Form the square and other shapes.
The
Golden Mean - The Merril Lynch Garden. Watch the Golden
Mean movie (need Flash). The Golden Mean is a ratio that is
present in the growth patterns of many things - the spiral
formed by a shell or the curve of a fern, for example.
Phi
and the Golden Section in Art - Design
and Composition - History
Leonardo
Da Vinci - Mathematical Order in Art
Ambigrams
- words that can be rotated 180 degrees and read the same
- Math concept. Ambigram generator. More
Math Cats
Mathematicians-Biographies
and images
History
of Mathematics: Famous Mathematicians
Women
in Mathematics
Minority
Mathematicians
Calendars
Through the Ages
Explore the
fascinating history of man's endeavors to organize our lives
by the sun and the stars.
- Rules
for Fractions
For visual learners who can read an algebraic formula, this
is
the site. In one straightforward table, you'll learn
the rules
for adding (A/B + C/B = (A + C)/B), subtracting, dividing
and
multiplying fractions. (site is temporarily down - check
back later)
No Matter
What Shape Your Fractions Are In
In a word, these colorful geometric puzzles and exercises
for
elementary and middle school students are just plain fun. My
favorite is the interactive Pattern Blocks. Author Cynthia
Lanius of Rice --"These activities are designed to
cause students to think; they are not algorithmic.
Find
out all about Fractions
- from Surfing the Net with Kids.
- Math
Stories-
The goal
of this web site is to help grade school children improve
their math problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It
has 4000 math word problems for children to enjoy!
Internet
School Library Media Center: K-12 Math Resources
Math
and Reading Help for Kids - article directory full
of tips and resources for helping kids perform better at
school. There is also a homework help section and a just for
kids section which includes additional articles and games.
Math
Forum- Lesson plans and
more
Math
Forum: Suzanne Alejandre's Math Lessons
Websites
relevant to History of Mathematics
Multicultural
Math Links Links to sites
that coordinate with Multicultural Math Fair activities. Ethnomathematics
- Ed
Helper.com Build
crossword puzzles -- Build spelling worksheets. Use words
from the news to create spelling and vocabulary worksheets.
Create a Math cross-number. Math Worksheets include:
Decimals, Integers, Fractions, Percents, Ratios,
Measurement, Probability, Statistics, and Algebra.
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