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Register by school or individual and start having fun with these challenging math, science and social studies contests. Three tests are offered through out the year. They are made available from the website and are taken with pencil and paper, not online. At least four students are needed to form a team. Newsletters are sent out after each contest.
http://www.academicleagues.com/
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For students in grades 5-8, this contest fosters the exploration, understanding and communication of science. More than 60,000 children from around the country enter science projects in one of the science and engineering fairs affiliated with Science Service. Between June (the deadline for entering) and early September, judges choose 400 semifinalists among the entries. In October, 40 finalists receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the competition finals, consisting of a series of team challenges and oral presentations. The ...
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/dysc/
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The DuPont Challenge is an essay of 700 to 1,000 words discussing a scientific or technological development, event, or theory that has captured your interest and attention.
Winners of the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Awards Program receive national recognition and a significant financial grant. The program, sponsored by the DuPont Center for Collaborative Research & Education in cooperation with General Learning Communications, awards cash prizes totaling more than $13,000.
http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/
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eCyberMission is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in your community.
http://www.ecybermission.com/
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This is the world's largest science competition for students in all grades. Entrants must be United States or Canadian citizens or legal residents, living within the United States, U.S. Territories, or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public, private or home school. The purpose of the competition is to encourage students to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of a future technology. Students work in groups and compete in one of four grade-level categories.
http://www.exploravision.org/2005/home.htm
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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a multinational non-profit organization that sponsors this competiton, which is considered the "little league" of the FIRST Robotics Competition. FIRST and the LEGO Company partner to run this program for children 9-14. Using LEGO bricks, participants build a robot and compete in events according to age groups.
http://www.usfirst.org/jrobtcs/flego.htm
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Held annually in May, students from more than 40 nations compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, scientific field trips and the grand prize: a $50,000 college scholarship.
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/
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Since 1942, Science Service has been in the business of making dreams come true through the Science Talent Search (STS). In 1998, Intel became the new sponsor of this nationwide competition: America's oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science contest. Each year the STS helps the nation find and encourage especially talented high school seniors to pursue careers in science, math, engineering, and medicine.
http://www.sciserv.org/sts/
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The Department of Energy's National Science Bowl® is a highly publicized academic competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth, computer and general science. The teams are comprised of five students and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. The competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final. Questions are submitted by scientists at all of Energy's facilities as well as from other federal agencies an...
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/nsb/default.htm
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"The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments. The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series...
http://www.soinc.org/
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This Phoenix-based science center is one of the most interactive facilities in the country. Childrens' programs include a series of science camps (ages 6-11), computer classes and more. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a computerized plantetarium, multimedia classrooms and more, the Arizona Science Center is sure to keep students busy for hours. A number of teacher resources are available as well.
http://www.azscience.org/index.php
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"The FAME/UNITE/MERIT Program is designed to increase the effective participation of African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American youth in engineering and other science professions. In addition, the program provides accelerated academic enrichment instruction in mathematics, science, computer academic setting resembling a college engineering curriculum. The program also provides professional/personal development workshops, assistance in college selection and information on the engineering profession."
http://www.udel.edu/camps/academic.html#2
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Invent Iowa is a comprehensive, statewide program developed to assist Iowa's educators in promoting the invention process as part of their regular kindergarten through twelfth-grade curriculum. This program was initiated in 1987 through the support of state political, business, and educational leaders in response to the future of rapidly expanding technology and the reported decline in American inventiveness in relation to other nations. Students may enter an invention to be included in the Iowa State Invention Convention, held at Iowa State Un...
http://www.uiowa.edu/~belinctr/special-events/inventia/
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"TMSC's Saturday program reachs the needs of high-ability, high-interest students in grades 4-8, all areas of the state, and accepts both individual applications and students in local Gifted & Talented programs. Students meet for five Saturdays, and for an additional day's worth of enrichment programs for each course. Some programs will meet by arrangement (astronomy nighttime programs) and some even continue to 'meet' over the Internet during the week. Students are given some instruction as needed to reach their goal: an individual or small-gr...
http://www.tmsc.org/
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The Florida Association for the Gifted offers this scholarship to gifted high school students, in honor of Dick Scobee, the commander of the Challenger space shuttle. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding gifted students who intend to pursue college studies in math, science or technology.
http://www.flagifted.org/announcements.htm
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Founded in 1991, the Young Scientist Program is designed to attract high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and individualized contact between young people and active scientists.
http://medicine.wustl.edu/~ysp/
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Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees,...
http://www.act.org/goldwater/
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Explore the Bay and its wetlands. Using the latest in computers and technology, students will get a real hands-on opportunity to explore, study, and conduct actual scientific research on the Chesapeake Bay. Canoe among the herons, seine for aquatic life, and muck through a marsh. Experience nature first-hand, and develop the skills to do the work of a scientist.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers.htm
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Founded in 1983, the goal of the Center's programs is to help keep the United States competitive in science and technology. Programs allow the Center to establish long-term relationships with enrollees and enable them to become creators, inventors and scientists. Annually, students can participate in: The USA Biology Olympiad and the Research Science Institute (RSI).
http://www.cee.org/
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The Columbus Foundation Community Grant allows students in grades 6th through 8th the opportunity to address issues facing their local communities. Students work in groups brainstorming a current issue facing their community and possible solutions to help alleviate the problem. There is a deadline and prizes include a $25,000 grant to the winning team to use in order to pursue their plan and help the community.
http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/
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The Davidson Fellows scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
http://www.davidsonfellows.org
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The Math/Science Network is a non-profit membership organization of educators, scientists, mathematicians, parents, community leaders, and government and corporate representative. Our mission is to promote the continuing advancement in mathematics and science education of all people, with a particular emphasis on the needs of women and girls. The goal of the Math/Science Network is to increase the participation, retention, and advancement of girls and women in mathematics, science, and technology.
http://www.expandingyourhorizons.org/index.html
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The gifted education section of this organization focuses on scientific genius and creativity among gifted students. The John Templeton Foundation sponsors a number of conferences and programs, many of which provide impressive grant opportunities. There is also a section for gifted resources.
http://www.templeton.org/funding_areas/gifted_education/
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The Consortium aims to foster and support specialized schools in mathematics, science and technology, and provide a forum for these schools to exchange information and program ideas. Each year the consortium holds a student conference in which "the leaders of tomorrow's scientific community may come to share ideas and concepts that may better the future. At such meetings, intelligent young people confront the burning problems of today's world with their fresh initiative. Here, leaders are born and minds are shaped."
http://www.ncsssmst.org/
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NFL is a leading honor society and educational resource for teachers, students, administrators and parents in the field of speech and debate education. They have over 2,700 member schools and 90,000 active student members. They provide educational opportunities, honors, scholarships and awards that recognize students at local, regional, and national levels. The NFL hosts the U.S. national high school forensics tournament annually, attracting over 3,000 high school students to compete for national honors in a wide variety of events including pol...
http://www.nflonline.org/Main/HomePage
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Medicines by Design explains how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. The booklet examines the science of pharmacology, how drugs work in the body, and recent research developments.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/medbydesign/
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Lyceum of Santa Clara Valley is an organization that provides enrichment seminars for intellectually gifted children and is primarily staffed by volunteers. Seminars are developed and taught each year within four areas: Art, Humanities, Natural Science and Physical Science.
http://lyceum.lv0.net/Default.aspx
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The mission of the Science and Engineering Fair is to motivate students. This is accomplished in cooperation with the schools, by providing a venue for demonstration of student research, by interaction with a judging science or engineering professional, and by the competition for ribbons, certificates, cash awards, and trips. The Fair and the process to create a project to exhibit build on classroom instruction, encouraging the students to investigate and learn at a higher level. The top few at each fair receive an expenses-paid trip to represe...
http://mscsef.mecca.org/
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This organization has several educational programs for precollege and undergraduate students. Some of the opportunities available include shadowing an employee, being a student research intern or being a student apprentice (must be a Tri-Cities student for many of the programs). There is also professional development workshops available to teachers.
http://science-ed.pnl.gov/
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An opportunity for 9th-12th graders to take advanced placement courses in small class sizes(with an average class size of 12 in 2002). This school specializes in mathematics and science while preparing students to be leaders in their chosen profession.
http://www.bpi.edu/ingenuity.jsp
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American Science & Surplus offers a unique mix of industrial, military and educational items, with an emphasis on science and education. They supply a wide range of unusual and hard to find items (some say bizarre stuff) to the hobbyist, tinkerer, artist, experimenter, home educator, do-it-yourselfer, and bargain hunter. Some items include speakers, bearings & bushings, magnifying lenses, boxes of bones and more.
Customers have used American Science and Surplus items in home made cars, sculptures, precision instruments, home made...
http://www.sciplus.com/
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Carolina Biological Supply Co. provides supplies, educational resources and lab aids for the instruction of math and science. Sections of the site include; Worlds of Science such as, Anthropology and Archaeology, Biotechnology and Genetics, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Ecology, K-6 Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software, etc.
http://www.carolina.com
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This online catalog contains manuals for at home science experiments as well as unit studies for various subjects.
http://www.castleheightspress.com/main.sc
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Cobblestone Publishing, publishes several magazine titles for children; "Calliope"(world history), "Odyssey" (science), "Faces" (world cultures), "Appleseeds" (different themed issues, for younger students), "Cobblestone" (American history), "Footsteps" (African-American heritage) and "California Chronicles". Cobblestone also publishes teaching materials on various subjects, mostly historical.
http://www.cobblestonepub.com
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Daigger is an online catalog of over 75,000 quality lab equipment and supplies at discount prices. This company features four exclusive lines of products: LabGenius, AvitroLab, Excelleron, and FINEPCR. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use the Virtual Catalog in PDF format.
http://www.daigger.com/
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Destination Science Camp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increase science literacy among elementary aged children, by providing exciting, cutting-edge, hands-on science projects in a kid-friendly, summer day camp environment. Camps are located throughout California & Florida and meet weekly from 9am to 3:30pm.
http://www.destinationscience.org
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The Discovery Education website is composed of three different sub-sections - Discovery School, unitedstreaming, and Discovery Health Connection. The Discovery School offers free teaching tools, along with over 750 videos, DVD's, learning books and teaching tools that can be purchased in their online store. One of these teaching tools is Discovery Health Connection, which features over 5,000 videos to teach children about health education and the body. Unitedstreaming allows homeschooling parents and educators the ability to choose from over ...
http://education.discovery.com/
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This distance learning program offers students the opportunity to earn high school credit through its Discovery for Credit. Once a school or class has decided to experience one of the innovative educational travel programs listed, registered participants may apply for this program. This online course gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned on an WorldStrides Discovery Course and earn high school credit. This Web-based course requires a high degree of learning independence on your part. You will select four or more focus t...
http://worldstrides.com/
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"Edmund Scientific's" is a catalog for science and engineering enthusiasts. It contains materials for every age, from kits, scientific toys, games, and puzzles, to high-quality telescopes, microscopes and miscellaneous lab equipment. Items are available to order online as well.
http://www.scientificsonline.com/
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Exemplars offers differentiated, classroom-tested, standards-based assessment and instruction materials. Educators worldwide are using Exemplars. Exemplars pioneered the field of providing performance assessment tasks that meet national standards to improve assessment AND instruction. Founded in 1993, Exemplars began by assisting educators using K-8 mathematics problems and assessments that met NCTM Standards. We added Mathematics 9-12 two years later. Due to the popularity of math, we started publishing Science K-8 in 1997. RWR Exemplars (Read...
http://www.exemplars.com
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This website provides information, experiments and projects on the following science and technology topics: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Understanding Science and Technology.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/science/english/index.html
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This website belongs to Science Bob, who is actually a science teacher who teaches kids all over including young actors. He includes some wonderful links to other science sites, experiments, projects and answers to many science questions.
http://www.sciencebob.com/
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Albert Einstein Online has all you need to know about Albert Einstein. This website includes:
- Overviews about Einstein
- Einsten Moments
- Physics
- "In His Own Words" section
- Pictures of Einstein
- And much more...
http://www.westegg.com/einstein
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This website examines the formation of stars and planets and the quest for a habitable planet. Create a virtual community of microorganisms. See how planets react with one another, and how some planets help keep our solar system stable.
http://www.alienearths.org/
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This website is a great place to visit if a child had a difficult question about science that needs to be answered. You can ask any question about science and get an answer. You can also read about the questions and answers that other children have asked and had answered.
http://www.wsu.edu/DrUniverse/Contents.html
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This website, created by Dutch scientist Carl Koppeschaar, offers information on astronomical phenomena and closely follows the latest news on astronomy, space research, space flight, telecommunication, meteorology and earth sciences. It includes sections on the current phases of the moon, the sun, the aurora as well as links to a multitude of related websites.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~carlkop/astroeng.html
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This website includes science and hobby news and features, a photo gallery, discussion forums, and astronomy quiz, as well as a pages dedicated to beginners, kids, and parents/teachers.
http://www.astronomy.com/home.asp
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This website is an educational, interactive, multimedia environment highlighting NASA careers and research in the areas of Astronomy, Geology, Biology and Atmospheric Science. Students in grades 5-8 are transported to the future where they role play NASA occupations and use scientific inquiry, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation. Supporting activities include chats with real NASA scientists, online collaborations, classroom lessons, student publishing area and occupations fact sheets and...
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/avhome.html
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This website is primarily devoted to correcting misconceptions about astronomy. Included are explanations of scientific errors presented in the news, in movies, on TV, and in classrooms. In addition, there is a section called "Bite-size" astronomy--concise and somewhat informal explanations of, for example, the structure of the solar system, among other things.
http://www.badastronomy.com
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This website is devoted to correcting misconceptions about science, as presented in various media and in the classroom. It contains subsections Bad Astronomy, Bad Chemistry, and Bad Meteorology. These subsections, in turn, have their own special areas of correction.
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadScience.html
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In class or at home, students can receive the help they need with the Biology Interactive Tutor. Biology professionals act as personal tutors as they guide students through over 40 topics in seven key areas of biology. Students can explore topics at their own pace and interact with real world situations to build a better understanding of biology concepts and processes.
http://www.hrw.com/science/biotutor/index.htm
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BOOMERANG! is a monthly 70-minute audiocassette in the format of a "magazine." Designed for ages 6-12, BOOMERANG! introduces kids to the world of big ideas -- science, current events, economics, history, poetry, geography. Jokes, mysteries, music, and interviews combine to make this monthly cassette a child's own personal window to the world at large.
Thoroughly researched, written and produced by a staff of professionals, the material is presented from a child's perspective, in a child's metaphor, and in children's voices. A group...
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This organization's website is full of informative content on extra terrestrial research, including papers written about CASPER projects and technologies. Find out more about a workshop CASPER offers to teach people how to use their open source hardware and software libraries to build instrumentation such as correlators, beam formers, and spectrometers.
http://www.setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu
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An Eyewitness Virtual Reality CD-Rom with terrific graphics. Learn to classify rocks, minerals, and metals, learn about volcanoes and earthquakes. There is a virtual gallery of rocks, minerals, and gems. A console lets you create your own volcanos and earthquakes and watch the results. 3D panoramas show how earth's landscapes were formed.
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~kidnet/reviews/earth.html
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their Web site offers many online exhibits as well as information for teachers.
http://sln.fi.edu/
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An interactive science lab that allows kids to experiment with the principles of science. Three sections focus on biology, physics, and chemistry. There are experiments, activities, and questions and answer sections. The graphics/animations are very kid friendly.
http://www.learnatglobal.com/html/science_catalog__7.html
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This computer microscope takes advantage of state-of-the-art video imaging and computer technology allowing amateur scientists to explore their environment with optical microscopy at magnifications up to 200x. The real secret behind this amazing toy microscope is the active pixel sensor CMOS "camera on a chip" video technology that Intel and Mattel have effectively used to shrink the on-board digital camera into a single 2 1/2-inch diameter circuit board that fits snugly within the microscope body. Electrical power for the camera system and sp...
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/intelplay/index.html
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In class, in the lab or at home, the Holt Earth Science Interactive Tutor asks each student to become a Planetary Explorer, probing the planet Earth from its inner core to the surrounding planets.
The Tutor guides students through their exploration as they independently develop understanding of key concepts and skills.
http://www.hrw.com/science/earthtutor/index.htm
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This is a physics laboratory in your computer, basically a detailed simulation engine that allows the student to build mechanical models and see how they react. Using a graphical interface (similar to a draw program ) he/she can create their own models or import many of the preprogrammed models on the CD or available on the web. It has numerous meters and graph capabilities to capture your results. With the ability to model EM fields, springs, planetary motion and more Interactive Physics covers most of a first year Physics Course.
http://www.interactivephysics.com/
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On this web site, kids can find information on human biology, hundreds of animal species of the world, an online Biology Textbook, and even play biology games. Learn about the cell, the most basic unit of life or discover the different organs and systems found in the human body.
http://www.kidsbiology.com/
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On this website, you'll find a teacher's guide to Google products, including basic information about each tool, examples of how educators are using them, and lesson ideas. You'll also find lesson plans and videos from our partners at Discovery Education focusing on two of our most popular teaching tools: Google Earth and Google SketchUp.
http://www.google.com/educators/index.html
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This center is dedicated to providing a variety of exceptional resources for Ohio schools and universities. The resources support the curriculum of preK-12 classroom teachers and higher education faculty members. ORC is virtually based via the Web and draws faculty from Ohio colleges and universities to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
http://www.ohiorc.org/
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This site is designed for faculty and graduate students teaching undergraduate entry-level geoscience, environmental science, or related courses. Each section describes a teaching method, why/when it is useful, how it can be implemented, and a set of examples spanning the Earth system that can be used in your class.
http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/
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The American Museum of Natural History is located in New York, New York. Permanent exhibitions include halls exhibiting fossils, mammals, birds, and cultures. The Hayden Planetarium is also located at the museum. The Web site for the AMNH is very comprehensive
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Astrocamp is located in Idyllwild, CA and is a week long summer camp for kids ages 8-14. The cost ranges from 750 to $1,500 and kids participate in such activities as rocket launches, using telescopes to examine the stars, and other space activities.
http://www.astrocamp.org/index.cfm?SID=5
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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding that science is the process through which we come to understand our world, and that play is the way children do science. Thus, we are a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure - - That Kid's Playce, the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, EcoTrek, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser Discovery Center, Charles E. Exley,...
http://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/
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The Boston Museum of Science offers a three-floor museum including permanent and changing exhibits on biology, astronomy, paleontology, geology, technology, and much more. The museum also has live animal exhibits and a planetarium, as well as frequent educational programs.
http://www.mos.org/
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The Boston Museum of Science offers day trips, Saturday programs and week long summer camps focused on a variety of science related subjects. The courses are designed to offer hands-on direct contact with science facts, ideas and methods.
http://www.mos.org/doc/1144
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The Center of Science and Industry website offers an array of educational resources including online interactive experiences, simple science experiments, the latest science news, and more educational programs. The COSI science center offers interactive Learning Worlds, theaters, an outdoor science park, exhibit galleries and "the world's only high wire unicycle." There are two COSI's- Toledo and Columbus, Ohio.
http://www.cosi.org
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Workshops offer your child the opportunity to investigate the Museum's unique collections and specimens, venture into various cultures, and wonder at the human body through activities, experiments, and crafts. We also offer parent-child workshops, so you can explore the world together. The Adult Programs Department offers a year-round selection of courses, workshops, and lectures for the 18-and-older crowd. Classes are on subjects ranging from Artifact Illustration to Space Art, and slide presentations from visiting scientists and Museum cura...
http://www.dmns.org/main/en/General/Education/Overview/
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"Discovery Under the Hood is a demonstration project designed to encourage teenage girls in rural Madison County, New York, to achieve excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Central to the success of this project is the hands-on experience that will demonstrate the relationship of STEM to the participants' everyday lives. Using the automobile as a "vehicle" for inquiry-based scientific learning, 24 girls ages 14-17 will explore topics such as the science of internal combustion, the mathematics of fuel ec...
http://www.discoveryunderthehood.com/
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A series of computer games that teach many different subjects and things. The series includes The Castle of Dr. Brain, The Island of Dr. Brain, The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain, Dr. Brain's IQ Adventure, Action Reaction, Puzzleopolis, Mindventure, and The Time Warp of Dr. Brain. Subjects covered range from math to antonyms and synonyms, logic and reasoning, astronomy, weights and measures.
http://www.mobygames.com/game_group/sheet/gameGroupId,218/
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This website offers a bit of fun for anyone interested in viewing our earth or moon. Great graphics and filters to view topography, weather, and more.
http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
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Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this charter school uses the latest in technology and a hands-on approach to cater to high school and middle school students. Using small class sizes, this school places an emphasis on math and science while focusing on individual learning needs.
http://www.arizonaacademyofscience.org/
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"Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology is located in the northeast section of Alexandria. Cora Kelly offers exciting and challenging instructional programs. The school curriculum is organized around our mathematics, science and technology laboratories and our reading/language arts department that focuses on the Four Block Balanced Literacy. Though we are a math, science and technology magnet school, our "foundation program" is Four Blocks. Our belief is that literacy is the gateway to success in every other curriculum area."
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/kelly/index.php
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The Maine School of Science and Math is simply unlike any other school in the state. At the MSSM you can learn science from practicing scientists, be part of a math department that has nearly a 100% pass rate on Advanced Placement Exams, get two semesters of college credit in computer science while still in high school, learn how to build (and sleep out in) a snow shelter during our Sub-Arctic Themed Weekend, attend lectures given by archeologists from the Smithsonian Institution, get published in a literary or math journal, sit up nights discu...
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Founded by Governor Phil Bredesen, this school is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.
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The Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center (TVMSC) is a unique learning community that offers opportunities in mathematics and science education unlike those found in traditional school settings. The curriculum is specifically designed for students with a strong interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science. A key focal point of the instructional program will be group and paired activities that require students to work as a member of a research team. Students will collaborate in posing questions, designing experiments, acquiring an...
http://www.boiseschools.org/schools/TVMSC/
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This distance learning program is offered through Johns Hopkins University. The Center for Talented Youth provides motivated, academically talented students with a chance to study at a pace and depth appropriate for their abilities. The center provides two programs: Math Tutorials and Writing Tutorials for gifted students. The Math Tutorials are math courses K-University, as well as science courses. The courses cover problem solving and enrichment courses, accelerated mathematics sequence, and AP Calculus. The writing tutorials are writing cour...
http://www.cty.jhu.edu/cde/
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This program promotes interaction between teachers, students, graduate students, researchers and industry stakeholders in science and technology education and training. Some programs include: Dual Credit Enrollment, Excursions in Science, Mini Medical School, Science Information for Teachers, Summer Science Institute and more.
http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/
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College for Kids offers a variety of courses including art, drama, math, science, rocketry, photography, history, logic, chess, personal development, and computer programming.
http://www.stlcc.cc.mo.us/mc/conted/college_for_kids.htm
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The Center is both a department in the Northern Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Michigan Network of Mathematics and Science Centers funded by the Michigan legislature. A major component of the Center’s activities are in programs for K-12 students, teachers, and the community. As a Michigan mathematics and science center, the Seaborg Center is accountable in six areas: leadership, student services, professional development, curriculum support, resource clearinghouse services, and community outreach.
http://www.nmu.edu/seaborg/
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The Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at State University of New York (SUNY) College at Old Westbury is a Saturday program for students in grades 5-10. Students study creative problem solving in mathematics, science and engineering. There are 75 spaces available annually, and you may participate only once. Each student will be expected to spend 60 hours in class during 20 Saturday mornings and 60 hours in related outside projects.
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"The RCMS is a federally funded, six week residential pre-college program, designed to enhance and enrich high school students' understanding of science, mathematics, and the nature of scientific research. The Center's emphasis is on the health sciences. Careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical research, and the like, will be explored."
http://www.uwgb.edu/rcms/
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The Science & Engineering Apprentice Program, through George Washington University, Washington D.C., offers paid summer internships to high school students interested in pursing careers in their field of interest. Students work for eight weeks during the summer in a Department of Defense laboratory. After completion, SEAP's goal is to have achieved increased student understanding of scientific processes through direct experience under the guidance of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians engaged in research or engineering.
http://www.gwseap.net/seap.asp
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Wake Early College allows students to graduate from high school in four or five years with a diploma and college credits. Graduates typically earn enough credits to secure an associate's degree and/or be able to enter a four-year college as a junior.
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Founded for the advancement of science, the Junior Academy of Science of St. Louis is a special program for all students in the 7th through 12th grades whom are interested in science. The program is sponsored by the Academy of Science of St. Louis. The Junior Academy encourages students to explore various branches of science as they plan their future careers.
http://www.academyofsciencestl.org/old/index.htm
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"In 1985, Montgomery County Public Schools opened its Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program within Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Magnet Program is designed to offer accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, mathematics, and computer science for highly able students particularly interested in these subjects."
http://www.mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/
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Central Virginia Governor's School (CVGS) is a public coeducational high school for juniors and seniors from the school divisions of Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Campbell County, and the City of Lynchburg. Tuition is paid for by local school divisions. Students take mathematics and science courses at the Governor's School in the morning and return to their home high schools in the afternoon for the remainder of their classes. CVGS is good college prepartion due to the college type environment, the research experience, the ...
http://www.cvgs.k12.va.us/
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Sponsored by University of Missouri - St. Louis, Washington University, and St. Louis University -- Provides study, research, and mentorship opportunities in various fields of scientific enterprise for students in grades 10 through college. Continues through academic school year.
http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/gifted/resources/SummerOpportunitieslist.html
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"The Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC) delivers a challenging, accelerated education in mathematics, science and technology to selected students, grades 9 thru 12 in Kalamazoo County. Students can apply to the program in the eighth grade, and if accepted, spend a half-day at KAMSC in intensive mathematics, sciences and/or computer courses."
http://www.kamsconline.com
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This summer program is for grades K-8 and is taught by educators from the Atlanta, Georgia area. Saturday is not your typical day for school but participants in Georgia State University's Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders are not your typical students. Since 1975, parents and school personnel have identified scholars and leaders to participate in this special Saturday program. Each session, Atlanta area educators teach a variety of enrichment classes, ranging from the fine and applied arts to math and science, designed to challenge pa...
http://education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool/
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Science Discovery, established in 1983, is an experience-based educational outreach program of the University of Colorado in Boulder. Science Discovery's mission is to stimulate scientific interest, understanding, and literacy among Colorado's youth, teachers, and families by interfacing with university resources and academic expertise. Science Discovery is dedicated to engaging the whole person in the journey of learning, and strengthening individual capacities to participate actively in local and world communities. Programs include after-scho...
http://www.coloradokids.com/linkframe/sciencediscovery-frameset.html
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This book by author Richard Paul is basically an introductory course in physical science. It is accurately self-described as a book "for talented beginners." The book describes how the universe operates--without a single mathematical formula. It is divided into sections on matter, energy, space, time, and reality.
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"Adventures with Atoms and Molecules" is a series of books that contains biology, chemistry, and geology experiments. Each experiment can be done as a classroom activity or at home with easy-to-find materials. Each book contains instructions for 30 experiments that show the effectiveness of the scientific method.
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This overview of quantum physics uses the metaphor of Alice in Wonderland, which includes such characters as the Three Quark Brothers, the Uncertain Accountant, and the Heisenberg Energy Bank. All of the major discoveries and experiments are covered without the complex mathematics. Entertaining, educational and understandable by adults and profoundly gifted children.
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A brilliantly written book, about what, at the very highest level, can be taught: not information, but investigative style. Apprentice to Genius carries the reader behind the scenes to watch the almost magical cascade of ideas and experiments that are laying the human mind bare - and which, when added together, probably sum up to the greatest discovery of our century.
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American students' dwindling aptitude in math and science have become newsworthy lately, often culminating in debates about test scores. The author reiterates the concern that American youth is not being prepared for an emerging, competitive international market. But his review of studies, programs, and other data reveal a disturbing new correlation between educational access and power. He argues that the poor, minority students, and young women are not encouraged in math studies, thus widening the gap between the under and over classes. His re...
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This book is about the life and works of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. The author discusses Archimedes work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The book includes simple and humorous illustrations and diagrams enhancing the reader's understanding of Archimedes' concepts.
http://www.bethlehembooks.com/livinghistory/archimedes.htm
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Bill Nye the Science Guy takes readers on an informative whirlwind tour of science, including subjects such as the scientific method, matter, atoms, ozone, absolute zero, heavy water and more. Included in this book are science projects that let you see how cool and fun science can be.
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This book by author E. Minkoff covers 93 key topics under ten general themes, such as cells and tissues, genetics, bodily functions, ecology, evolution, and organic diversity.
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"Brain Surgery for Beginners looks at all aspects of the human body from the vantage point of this amazing control center known as the brain." This book is full of humor and wacky cartoons. It's a lot of fun for young students of neurology to read and it's very informative.
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This introductory science book conveys the complex concepts of cells to young children in an easy-to-understand manner. It's brightly colored cartoons and straightforward tone help readers learn about biology while having fun. Other books in this series include: DNA is Here to Stay, Cells Are Us, and Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes.
http://www.biospace.com/industry/publications/publication_detail.aspx?RID=279004
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Geared toward 2nd to 4th graders who are full of curiosity and imagination, ASK (Arts and Sciences for Kids) aims at challenging alert minds. With ASK, they'll explore the world with the greatest inventors, artists, thinkers, and scientists of the past and present, discovering how the ideas that shape our lives were formed. They'll read articles written by award-winning children's writers and follow serial stories about a group of young explorers who are excited about discovering the world. Each issue of ASK focuses on a single theme and is sur...
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/ASK/
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This best-selling astronomy magazine includes articles on celestial objects, astronomical history, cosmology, and more. There is also an "Astronomy 101" section for beginning astronomers.
http://www.kalmbach.com/kpc/default.aspx?c=a&id=18
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CLICK's mission is to engage young children's natural curiosity in the world around them in ways that are challenging, humorous, and fun. CLICK is a unique combination of stories, articles, poems, games, activities, beautiful illustrations, and exciting photographs - all designed to encourage a lifelong love of discovery in the sciences, nature, history, technology, and the arts. CLICK makes reading an adventure!
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/clickmain.html
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Each Kid's Discover Magazine is focused on a specific topic like major historical time periods, science topics, and interest areas for children. The resources section points kids to more information about specific subjects. Back issues are available too!
http://www.kidsdiscover.com
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MUSE is a nonfiction magazine for children ages 8 to 14 sponsored by Smithsonian magazine and featuring much of the Smithsonian's research and vast collections. MUSE has exciting articles on topics ranging from art to zoology, with just about everything in between. Written and designed to get children to ask questions and think for themselves, MUSE poses problems that don't always have clear answers:
- Can you "fix" nature?
- Do animals think?
- What is art?
- What really happened to the dinosaurs?
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http://www.cricketmag.com/ProductDetail.asp?pid=12
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National Geographic Kids is an interactive, multitopic magazine covering animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world. National Geographic Kids is the magazine that makes it fun to learn about the world. The magazine has articles, puzzles, and contests. It also has a "Kids Did It" department featuring children's accomplishments.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
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Nature Journal is a great resource for students, teachers, and parents who have an interest in science, genetics, physics, evolution, and many more exciting topics.
http://www.nature.com/nature/
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Students grades five and up will discover that science is an exciting adventure that can lead to a lifetime of inquiry and satisfaction. Each 52-page themed issue is packed with articles by acclaimed writers and scientists -- information that talks "to" (and not "down to") young readers. ODYSSEY helps children keep pace with the rapidly changing world of science by presenting its most exciting discoveries while preparing children for the challenges and rewards of the future. With ODYSSEY students will: get the hottest news in all areas of scie...
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/odysmain.htm
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Science News is a weekly magazine targeted at adults with a significant background in science. It is very concise; it has only about twelve pages of articles per issue. The only advertising in it, is for scientific books and educational materials.
http://www.sciserv.org
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This magazine is full of interesting articles on biology, cosmology, computer science, technology and more. Although written for adults, most gifted young people from middle school age and older can probably comprehend the contents.
http://www.sciam.com
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This article by Raymond Ravaglia, J. Acacio-de-Barros, and Patrick Suppes (of Stanford University) describes two college-level introductory courses in physics, with calculus prerequisites, that are entirely computer-based.
http://suppes-corpus.stanford.edu/articles/comped/337.pdf
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This website is an on-line book that covers Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space, Newtonian Mechanics, The Sun, Spaceflight and Spacecraft, and a Math Refresher. It was originally intended for high schoolers, but the author has fleshed out many sections and some information is at the college level. The author has included a set of lesson plans to go along with the online material.
http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm
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This research article out of Vanderbilt University, by Daniel Shea, David Lubinski and Camilla Benbow, assesses the special ability in intellectual talented youth. The quantitative study was based on SAT scores and has significant results relating to how our youth is being educated.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/Peabody/SMPY/SpatialAbility.pdf
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This website offers information that can be downloaded in book form (153 pages), or viewed on line. The book offers a simplified view of what design considerations and science a mechanical/civil design engineer must know when designing a rollercoaster. It is intended for the middle or high school teacher, however, profoundly gifted students with an interest in physics, math and/or rollercoasters may enjoy reading the book/website.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Pav/Science/Physics/book/
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Camp Invention is a nationally recognized summer day camp that integrates science, math, history, and the arts. This one-week program fosters creativity, teamwork, inventive thinking skills, and science literacy. Camp Invention enables children to learn through fun hands-on experiences, subject immersion, and discovery. The enrichment program consists of five activity-oriented thematic modules designed to enhance the students' overall learning and understanding. The program is designed to be age appropriate for rising second through sixth grade...
http://www.campinvention.org
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The purpose of the High School Summer Science Research Program (HSSSRP), an annual program established in 1991, is to give superior high school students hands-on research experience by working on research projects with Baylor University science professors in many disciplines. The fellowship program occurs during the University's first session of summer school and is open to students between their junior and senior year of high school.
http://www.baylor.edu/summerscience/index.php
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Residential camp in communications, math and science for incoming eighth graders.
http://www.nebraskagifted.org/opportunities.html#Hastings
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Cranbook Institute of Science offers several summer camps for children grades PK-6. The camps offer children an opportunity to meet new friends, explore the natural world and become creative problem solvers while learning how everything in the universe is connected. Fast-paced daily sessions are supervised by our museum educators and designed to ensure that every child has an extraordinary time. Choose from the following: Little Explorer Camp; Beginner Explorer Camp; Physics Explorer Camp; Anthropology Camp; Dinosaur Camp;Future Frontiers Camp...
http://www.cranbrook.edu/institute/camp.shtml
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"The Science Scholar Research Institute (SSRI) is an award winning program that provides laboratory research experiences in the sciences, engineering, computer science, social sciences, or mathematics with nationally known scientists at three major research universities, Saint Louis University, Washington University, and University of Missouri-St. Louis, including two medical schools and an optometry school. Students choose a topic of interest and then they are matched as close as possible to an internationally recognized research mentor. St...
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/ibc99/missouri/ssri.htm
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This three-week summer honors institute provides students with the opportunity to explore the areas of mathematics, physics and computer science in a college setting. This program is offered to gifted Ohio high school students (specifically, rising sophomores and juniors). College credit may be available for participants.
http://mc.msj.edu/SSA_2005/index.html
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Be a part of a Summer Sleuths team that searches for solutions to a real-world problem integrating math, science, social studies, and language arts. Gather information from experts, experiments, the Internet, and other resources, and present your solution to a panel of people affected by the problem." Includes past problems on the program's website.
http://www.imsa.edu/team/cpbl/ipbln/sleuths/signup/index.html
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"In this age of information explosion, scientific research is constantly developing new frontiers and the technology with which to conquer them. It is understandably difficult in terms of budget, scheduling, and heterogeneous talents among student bodies for local schools to deliver the front line in science and mathematical experiences to students with special abilities and talents in these fields. The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) meets this need by providing a program in the discrete sciences, mathematics, and comput...
http://pgse.cis.drexel.edu/pgss/index.html
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University for Youth (UFY) offers science, math, humanities and art classes with emphasis on hands-on learning, problem solving, and aesthetic expression. ... Creativity Camp program that is designed to teach team building, problem-solving strategies and a variety of hands-on skills... There are several one-week half-day classes to choose from for six weeks. The classes are semi-academic, with real information and learning supported by traditional arts and crafts. UFY goes in depth about the dynamics and history of flight as well.
http://www.du.edu/education/ces/ufy/
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"Explore the complex problems faced by our society today and assume the role of scientists wo will meet the challenge. As an aspiring scientist, you will acquire the skills you will need to succeed in your future education and career. At the Academy of Applied Sciences, you'll look at the world through the eyes of a scientist as you learn applied science research, collaborate with your peers and develop greater self-awareness. Students participate in different laboratory courses depending on faculty, past courses have included astronomy, bio...
http://www.towson.edu/csme/summercenter.htm
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Students will do apprentice work with industry- or university-based mathematics, science, and engineering (MSE) professionals and participate in "hands-on" research. They will live on a college campus, participate in enrichment activities and meet other NASA SHARP apprentices from diverse backgrounds. NASA SHARP aims to establish individual working relationships between students and active researchers in aerospace-related fields, and to strengthen the nation's and the government's efforts to recruit and sustain underrepresented students in scie...
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/news/releases/2003/03-123.html
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Sponsered by the Center for Excellence in Education, this Summer program involves focused content on advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. RSI is open to students who have completed the third year of high school or the equivalent. Refer to this informative web page for application deadline details.
http://www.cee.org/rsi/index.shtml
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This pre-College summer experience is where 7th and 8th grade students live on campus, take courses and participate in activities related to their interest and abilities in science. The courses are designed to provide an exposure to intellectual concepts. A sample of courses include: Forces of Nature: Monster Storms, Global Warming, and the Science of Weather; Animals that Listen in the Dark: Echolocation in Dolphins and Bats; Programming a Microcomputer-Controlled Rover; Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Ecology of Narragansett Bay.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/spark/index.php
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Governor’s School programs are summer programs that last for four weeks at different college campuses. The purpose of Governor’s School is to provide not only an academically enriching experience. but also one that fosters personal growth and development.
http://govschool2001.lynchburg.edu/
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Ten 6 -person teams will work with faculty mentors and college-level resident assistants to describe different aspects of the planning, development, and operation of a theme park, using scientific & mathematical operations. In turn, each of those solutions will be factored into the larger problem. Dr.Eric Pyle, Director of GSMS at WVU, describes the importance of such an experience for developing adolescents: "While individual effort and interest with respect to mathematics and science is a prerequisite, the fact that most working scientists an...
http://www.wvgovschools.org/gsms_home.htm
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The William and Mary Chancellor Academy is an exciting summer program for high school students from around the country ready to explore the intricate boundaries connecting the natural sciences and math to other disciplines - sociology, art, philosophy, anthropology, and history. You will also have the opportunity to study science or math first hand - from a canoe on Lake Matoka or while scrambling over a rock bed. There will be class time, too - each of you will take 2 courses, but these will be different than most high school classes and even ...
http://web.wm.edu/wmca/index.php
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ADAM Interactive Physiology is an amazing resource for students interested in finding information on physiology. The graphics are incredible and the scientific language is appropriate for high school/college students or that student that loves to know the correct terms and processes for everything. A student edition is available at a reduced fee and is sometimes bundled with anatomy and physiology textbooks. Quizzes are available as well as video diagrams.
http://www.adam.com
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Dr. B.'s Summer Science Explorations is a unique program that is designed for students to look at science in a very active and realistic way. The program is fun, stimulating, challenging, and engaging that has no artificial boundaries or stops. It helps keep students abreast of science and technology through the integral discovery process.
http://www.sciencedestinations.org/index.php
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This is a one-week residential camp for academically gifted kids ages 12 to 13. It is operated by UNC-Wilmington's Marine Science department all summer long. It is field trip based, offering "a unique opportunity for students to study the unusual and mysterious marine life that dwell in the waters surrounding the Atlantic coastal region." Projects include "assembling and stocking individual salt water aquaria with animals and plants collected during field trips to the inlets, sounds and marshes that are minutes from the UNC-Wilmington campus." ...
http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/marinequest/CoastTrekLocal.htm
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This three-week summer science program draws together rising 11th and 12th graders (students entering 11th and 12th grade) with the resources of FAU’s Honors College and the world-renowned SCRIPPS Research Institute. Additionally, talented students can earn college credit.
http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/hsi_index.htm
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"Clemson University recognizes the importance of early exposure to the sciences and engineering and the need to encourage the work of talented students. To this end, the University offers gifted junior high and high school students the opportunity to participate in the Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program."
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/summerscience/index.htm
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COSMOS is a four week intensive science and mathematics enrichment program. Each student chooses one 4-week core course and two 2-week supplemental courses along with a science writing course. Courses offered at COSMOS are designed to introduce students to subjects that are typically not offered in high school, such as, automotive engineering, optical science, and number theory. On a typical day, students attend courses, participate in labs or course-related field trips and attend their selected courses. COSMOS is available on the following ...
http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/
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The Whiz Bang Science Program at Colorado College is a two-week program for elementary students who will be entering grades 1-7 in September. Elementary students enrolled in the program participate in a wide variety of interactive, hands-on exploratory science activities designed to foster science process skills through guided scientific investigations.
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/dept/ED/whizbang.htm
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The University of Idaho College of Engineering sponsors the annual Idaho Junior Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (JEMS) Summer Workshop for students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school. The focus of the workshop is to expose students to engineering problems within technical and social contexts, and to encourage them to enroll in college. Students will participate in lab exercises, field trips, computer exercises, and recreational activities.
http://www.uidaho.edu/engr/jems/
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The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics.
http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php
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Each summer at the Rockefeller University the cultures of the research laboratory and the classroom merge. The Science Outreach program gives high school students and K-12 teachers a rare opportunity to experience the content, methods, culture and ethos of modern research through immersion in the process of scientific inquiry. Students gain mentored research experience in laboratories while also learning, through weekly seminars, the basics of communicating with their scientific peers and the lay public. Some are even included as co-authors on ...
http://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/
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"A month at Smith will give you an exceptional opportunity to "do" science and engineering, will enhance your skills, boost your confidence, and connect you with professionals who will support your efforts. You also will make great new friends from all over the world."
http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/
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A one-week science Institute in which students experience first-hand the many facets of scientific research. Students will explore local Vermont landscapes by conducting outdoor field research. We use field observations, technology and computers to understand the natural science of our surroundings. Using the University of Vermont campus in Burlington as a base, the week begins with field studies of unique Vermont environments. Students will integrate many environmental themes including: soils, geology, botany, aquatic biology, hydrology, and w...
http://www.giv.org/inst/science.html
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Astronomy Camp is a unique involvement in science and engineering offered through the Travel program of The University of Arizona's Alumni Association. Available to teenagers and adults, these camps emphasize hands-on learning experiences. Astronomy Camp also offers a Camp for educators who wish to acquire firsthand knowledge in the fascinating field of astronomy. In addition, schools are invited to inquire about arranging special Camp experiences throughout the year.
http://www.astronomycamp.org/
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This 6-week, residential summer program is open to international students with futures in science and engineering. Students (in grades 10-12) earn 2 high school credits which are transferable to their State/Province. Gifted youth work as full members of the research team and are involved in the collection and analysis of data. Students must generate a Scientific Report and deliver an oral presentation of the findings of their study to successfully complete the program.
http://www.msawhiteshell.com/intro.htm
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Designed to expose high school students to current developments and research, the MMSS program is hosted by the Department of Mathematics and the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan and features small classes taught by University of Michigan professors. Two 2 week sessions are offered and students are able to attend one or both. Students spend time in research and computer laboratories, doing field work with their professors
http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
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"The seven-week residential program provides unique learning opportunities that enhance and complement a student's regular academic year. Students gain an understanding of the nature, application and ethics of biological research through designing and implementing a scientific research project. Skills in writing, reading, mathematics and information technology are taught within the context of biological disciplines to strengthen the total learning experience."
http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/ssi/index.html
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