Science for Kids

Directory of website maintained by the government that provide information for children. Get your children interested in cryptology, wind energy, earthquakes, estuaries and more.

http://www.kids.gov

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

ASEE, founded in 1893, promotes the technological education of society and the use of technical and engineering expertise in the public and private sectors. The organization has more than twelve thousand members and has a variety of online resources including learning materials for teachers.

http://www.asee.org/

ScienceDaily.com

Presents the latest research news in areas such as astronomy, biotechnology, health, cloning, ecology, chemistry and more. In addition to regularly updated science articles, you can find science videos, books and images. The site's content is available via a RSS feed thereby making it easily accessible.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/

The Why Files

A science education website that covers scientific events in the news. You can read articles on cancer, steroids, and the electric car. You can also access the site's commentary on scientific events and join The Why Files mailing list.

http://www.whyfiles.org/

Greatest Achievements

The National Academy of Engineering provides information on the 20th century’s greatest engineering achievements. On this site, you can read about the creation of the telephone, nuclear technologies, the automobile and many other important devices and innovations.

http://www.greatachievements.org/

About Inventors

A reference website that provides information on famous inventors and new inventions. You can find out about famous inventors including women and African Americans. The site also has trivia and quizzes about inventions. Beginner inventors can also find tips.

http://inventors.about.com/

Science Learning Network (SLN)

An educational website to help people learn about science. Sponsored by Unisys and the National Science Foundation, the site provides access to some of the world best science museums. You can also find articles on insects and other scientific subjects.

http://www.sln.org/