February 22, 2003

Science of development
www.camillasenior3.homestead.com/mechanicalefficiency.html

Here is a very good website for young students of science. It allows you to get deeper into topics such as work, power, force (input and output), mechanical advantage, potential and kinetic energy as well as hydraulics and pneumatics, activities and experiments are also available for downloading.


Chemistry labs online
www.acdlabs.com/educators/

You will find a huge database of knowledge related to chemistry on this site. Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD) is a leading developer of chemistry-related software, providing tools for chemists, researchers, and educators in areas of chromatography, naming, PhysChem, spectroscopy, and drawing & databasing.


Underwater exploration
www.underwaterdiscovery.org/

Franck Goddio, who rediscovered the undersea remains of Alexandria, the Roman Empire’s second largest city, allows you to discover those things long buried. This site treats you online to photographs, maps and research concerning the treasures found there and in other aquatic arenas.


Forest animals
www.animalsoftherainforest.com/

This educational project brings to the table dozens of interesting photographs of forest fauna and animals. Geared towards young people, the site also features interesting facts about the creatures and the threats they face in today’s rapidly-developing world.