Links for Children

Science Friday Video Pick of the Week
See new videos from National Public Radio’s award-winning "Science Friday" every week right here on the Sciencenter website. Hosted by veteran science correspondent Ira Flatow, "Science Friday" is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, health and technology.

Bill Nye, The Science Guy
The Science Guy has his own Web site. Here students can conduct experiments from the popular television show, lead facts from each episode, or e-mail The Science Guy a question.

Check out "Demo of the Day!" Teachers, find Episode Guides in the "Teachers’ Lounge."

Ask Bill Nye, The Science Guy
If you have a science question you need the answer to, ask Bill Nye. Encarta features an archive of fascinating answers to questions such as, "Why does the Moon appear larger when it's close to the horizon?", " How do boomerangs fly?", "Does smell weigh anything?" and many others.

Science Fair Central
If your budding Marie Curie or Albert Einstein is having difficulty dreaming up a project for a science fair, stop by "Science Fair Central." The "Project Ideas" section has questions that can inspire even the most unmotivated student. A handbook tells students what a science project is and how to create an award-winning project.

SimScience
Educational site using computer simulations. For grades K-12.

HHMI Kids Science Pages
Cool Science for Curious Kids