W.
H. Shaw High School
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
706-569-3638
Dr. Jim Arnold, Principal jarnold@mcsdga.net
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Dr. Jim Arnold, Principal jarnold@mcsdga.net |
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| Conversions -- Online Metric Converter ...an easy-to-use conversion site for length, temperature, time, weight, volume, etc. Metric Conversion Factors (Washington State Department of Transportation) ...provides the conversion relationship between U.S. customary units and SI (International System) units. ...search engine and directory covering topics, such as agriculture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, environment, math, medicine, physics, social science, technology, etc. ...an interesting site consisting of sky maps, the planets, a picture gallery, the sky at night, games, 3-D tour of the planets, asteroids, comets, and meteors, video clips on the planets, and more. Use the Site Map to find individual topics covered.
...highlights
the history and achievements of planetary explorations, both Earth-based and by
spacecraft. Exploring comets, comparison of the planets, tools used in
exploration, facts and information about each of the planets, and their
discovery is also included. ...tour our solar system for the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of our nine planets and its moons. Each page has text and images, and some have sounds and movies. ...gives information and graphics about our solar system, its planets, the sun, and its smaller bodies.
...a collection
of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program. Included
is information about each planet, a glossary, space explorers, such as the
Hubble and the Space Shuttle. 4000 Years of Women in Science ...very brief records of the accomplishments of women who have contributed to the field of science. Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics ...an archive of data on 86 twentieth century women who made original and important contributions to physics. Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography ...a comprehensive online encyclopedia of famous scientists in history. The Faces of Science: African-Americans in the Sciences ...a resource for biographies of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering. ...has not only short biographies of astronomers but also of scholars from other fields related to astronomy, makers of astronomical instruments, astronauts, etc. SJU Virtual Museum--The History of Mathematics, Science and Technology: A Culturally Affirming View
...consists of
short biographies and images of people of mathematics, science, and technology,
along with citations of resources. ...an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. ...learn about species of animals that are close to extinction and ones that have already vanished. ...gives all sorts of information about the cell, both animal and plant, and subjects related to the cell. DNA from the Beginning: An Animated Primer on the Basics of DNA, Genes, and Heredity ...organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links. ...a searchable database for identifying approximately 4,800 plant and animal species of North America. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ...database of threatened plants and animals provides taxonomic and conservation status information. It is searchable by scientific or common name and can be limited by country, land region, and/or marine region of the world and also by category (extinct to near threatened). Biomes ...data about the biomes of the world by the Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound. Great Barrier Reef: Marine Park Authority ...provides information about this aquatic ecosystem in Australia. The site features many photographs of the reef and its inhabitants and information on threats and conservation issues facing the reef. ...a guide to terrestrial biomes from the Virtual Geography Department of Radford University in Virginia. Rain Forests - Olympic National Park ...shows images and gives descriptions of the temperate rainforest plants and animals that inhabit Olympic National Park. National Geographic Wild World ...provides information about 867 land-based eco-regions on the planet. The World Wildlife Fund and the National Geographic Society have created interactive maps that guide users to detailed illustrated descriptions. ...introduces aquatic, desert, forest, tundra, and grassland biomes. The site, created by the University of California at Berkeley, provides detailed information about each. Diseases/Viruses
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here: Health/Diseases ...online exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History provides this history of the discovery of the genome. Gene Gateway--Exploring Genes & Genetic Disorders ...originally designed as a Web companion to the popular Genome Landmarks poster, is s collection of guides and tutorials designed to help students and other novice users get started with some of the resources that make these data available to the public Genome.com: The Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms ...created to help people without scientific backgrounds understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research. The Human Genome Project Information ...search this site for information about the U.S. and worldwide Human Genome Project. Allows you to do keyword searching for diseases. HUGO--The Human Genome Organisation ...this site was developed by The Human Genome Organisation (sic) (HUGO), the international organization of scientists involved in the Human Genome Project (HGP), the global initiative to map and sequence the human genome. The best place to start is the "HUGO Chromosome Homepage;" however, you need to know what the specific chromosome number is. ...looks at different diseases and their possible connection with genetic disorders. Click on a gene number at the top of the homepage to find diseases related to it. ...an online interactive periodical table of elements. Links for Chemists: Virtual Library: Science: Chemistry: Chemical Dictionaries and Encyclopedia ...an index of over 8,400 chemistry resources on the Web. ...consists of many resources very useful to the chemistry student. ...experience the chemical elements as a living symbol rather than a list of numbers: such as boiling point , atomic radius, first ionisation (sic) potential, valency (sic), and charge density.
...most
information, currently, is about the elements themselves, but the scope of WebElements will include simple compounds
as well as more chemistry information
in the future. ...Bartleby.com edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings -- many in color -- from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn. ...has anatomy and medical illustrations of the human body. Back to Top ...represents a collective of scientists providing answers to your questions and also provides a variety of oddities as well. ...classifies timely, accurate, and authoritative science news stories according to science education standards for students and teachers. Back to Top ...search the timeline for events in physics' history. ...find out how physics laws affect amusement park ride design by designing your own roller coaster and also experiment with bumper car collisions. Check the physics glossary to find out more about the terms used in this website. Eric Weisstein's World of Physics (Eric's Treasure Trove of Physics) ...a comprehensive online encyclopedia of physics terms and equations....created to be a friendly, non-technical place for students to come and "play" with the laws of physics. Hopefully, the site will explain a lot about the world around us, and that physics is really not that bad. ...more than 14,000 science resources sorted by subcategory, and grade level for students, parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and mathematicians. ...learn how just about anything works, such as a GPS receiver, a car engine, segways, house construction, and much more. How Things Work (Earlier Questions) The Physics of Everyday Life ...created by the author of How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life, to answer your questions about physics. Search the archived questions by topic or click on "other topics" or return to home page for more recent questions and answers. ...list of various laws, rules, principles, and other related topics in physics and astronomy. The Particle Adventure: The Fundamentals of Matter and Force ...particle physics education and information site. Links to other interesting and useful physics websites; and also has a glossary of physics terms. ...website of constants and conversions used in physics (basic, electrical, nuclear, chemistry/thermo, pressures, radioactivity, astronomical units, and optical constants). ...go on an interactive tour through physics with topics that include x-rays, CAT scans, electromagnetism, a quantum description of the atom, the photoelectric effect, and more. ...created not only for people of all ages who are just beginning to discover the world of physics but also to those beyond the level of high school physics (physics in action, people in physics, physics in pictures, physics news, and physics links). ...a high school physics tutorial. ...has over 610 entries in its Physics timeline. Can also search site for other sciences. ...a set of links to hundreds of physics sites on the Web; click on Best of Physics Web navigation bar for a link to highly recommended physics websites. ...a comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference website. In addition to providing high-quality content, PhysLink.com is a meeting place for professionals, students and other curious minds. ...physics facts concerning mechanics, energy, electricity, magnetism, wave phenomena, geometric optics, modern physics, internal energy, nuclear physics, and general. ...information and demonstrations concerning the Van de Graff generator, Telsa Coils, and lightening. Back to Top ...gives useful resource information for science fair ideas ...gives students interested in working with a practicing scientist or engineer who acts as the team's on-line technical advisor ideas for challenging science fair projects. Teams publish their final research reports in a web page format that is then judged against other teams from the United States and other participating countries. ...designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience, getting an idea. Additionally, links to cool information and a list of many science fair project ideas are included. ...gives research news in biological sciences, health sciences, engineering sciences, physical & chemical sciences, and earth & space sciences. Also, offers other categories of interest such as women and minorities in science and science fair projects and competitions, etc. under the K12 Science link. ...a comprehensive guide to creating your own science fair project. ...shares ideas for science fair projects by categories of science and gives links to other science fair ideas and sites. ...gives ideas for science fair projects at three levels of difficulty. ...designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience--getting an idea. ...study when, where, and why earthquakes occur, build a seismometer, or study how well different types of structures survive earthquakes. Some example science fair projects and other resources to help inspire you are given. Back to Top |