Material Properties and Change: The Scientist Says…
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renown in the field (museums, universities, or government
offices) and find out about the lives and work of
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The History of Chemistry
Arranged by topic, the
history of chemistry is explored through biographies of
scientists whose research helped to further and refine the
field. This is not an easy resource to read straight
through, but it would be quite useful if you seek to
investigate a particular topic or scientist. Note: Students
wrote the biographies, and sometimes they're tongue-in-
cheek, but they are well researched.
Focus On Environmental Science
This page explains the
nature of environmental science and its relationship to
chemistry. It has a lot of useful, clear information, and
would be appropriate for older students to read.
At these sites, experts answer questions
from curious people seeking science answers.
Ask an Expert from NETL's Cool Science
The National Energy
Technology Laboratory (NETL) works to solve national energy
and environmental problems, but they take a bit of time to
answer science questions from kids as well. Be sure to check
their archive of previously answered questions first.
Ask
Dr. Universe
From Washington State
University, Dr. Universe provides a friendly and accessible
format and as well as lots of valuable questions and answers
about the world of science. Users can search a database of
previously answered questions and submit questions of their
own.
Scientific American's Ask the Experts
Scientists answer
questions about geology, astronomy, biology, chemistry,
computers, the environment, mathematics, medicine, and
physics.
Mad Scientist Network
Includes a thorough
archive of answered questions in all science disciplines, an
area to submit a question of your own, links to other Ask a
Scientist sites, and information about careers in
science.
The Last Word
A Q&A site from the
British periodical New Scientist filled with truly unique
and fascinating science tidbits.
