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Gateway Sites | Astronomy & Space | Biology | Chemistry
Conservation & Environment | Earth Sciences | Mathematics | Physics

Gateway Sites

NASA Homepage
Gateway to the largest collection of space-related information on the Internet.

The Math and Science Gateway
Award winning site from Cornell University provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students grades 9-12.

Science.gov
A directory of authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. The site can be searched and is divided into categories for easy browsing. Informational and educational sites from inside and outside government sources are provided. A very comprehensive and useful source for information from all scientific disciplines including agriculture, astronomy, computers, mathematics, oceanography, physics, and much more.

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Astronomy & Space

The Nine Planets
Learn about the history, mythology, and science of the solar system.

Windows on the Universe
Information on the planets, satellites, sun, and the rest of the Solar System.

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Biology

BioTech
Biology/Chemistry educational resource and research tool designed for students and the general public.

eNature.com
A resource from the National Wildlife Federation, this site provides a huge amount of information on nature and conservation issues as well as a variety of field guides, "zip guides" on local issues, native plants, dangerous or endangered species, animal tracks and more!  Signing up for a free membership gives you access to additional information.

Human Genome Project Information
Suite of web sites funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Chemistry

Periodic Table of Elements

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Conservation & Environment

Endangered Species Program
Information about endangered and threatened animal and plant species in the United States, provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Environmental Protection Agency

Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book
Searchable atlas contains maps, images, diagrams and a wealth of information on the Great Lakes.

Living Planet Report
From the World Wildlife Federation, a report on the state of the world's ecosystems.

Sierra Club
"Explore, enjoy and protect the planet."

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Earth Science

U.S. Geological Survey
Earth sciences information about health hazards, natural resources and the environment, with news, maps and much more.

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Mathematics

World of Mathematics
Comprehensive and interactive math encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts and researchers.

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Physics

PhysLink: Physics and Astronomy
Comprehensive physics/astronomy education, research and reference web site.

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