| Cool Web sites
Check out these links to some cool Web sites with fun activities, resources,
and information about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)!
Technology: Web Site Development Resources
Webmonkey
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/kids/
Contains lessons and tools for creating your own Web site.
Lissa Explains It All
http://www.lissaexplains.com/
Web site development help for kids.
Funky Chickens HTML Help
http://www.funky-chickens.com/
Contains information about basic Web site coding and animations, pictures,
and templates for your Web site.
Math
Cut the Knot
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml
Interactive math games.
King’s List of Online Math
Activities
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/math.htm#
Online math games and activities.
Science
World Wildlife Federation Biodiversity Web Site
http://www.biodiversity911.org/default.html
Activities and information about why a variety of species and animals are important
to the Earth.
StarChild: NASA’s Learning Center for Young Astronomers
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
Learn about space travel, astronauts, and exploration of other planets.
NASA Life Sciences: Just for Fun
http://lsda.jsc.nasa.gov/docs/justforfun/forfun.cfm
Games and activities on the science of space. Learn about space flight and what
happens to the body in space.
Career Information
America's Career InfoNet
http://www.acinet.org/acinet
Career resource library with information on wages and employment trends, occupational
requirements, state by state labor market conditions, and nationwide employer
contacts.
American Institute of Physics
http://www.aip.org/statistics/
Education, employment and salary information on physics-related professions.
BinaryGirl.com
http://www.binarygirl.com/
Detailed interviews with women in a variety of tech fields. Message board for
online networking.
Celebration of Women in Engineering – National
Academy of Engineering
http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/CWE.aspx
Facts about women in engineering and an area designed to provide girls with information
about engineering careers.
CyberCareers
http://www.cybercareers.org
Has student section with IT job descriptions, internship information, online
interest inventory, and education information.
Gender & Science Digital Library
http://eecgsdl.edc.org/index.php
Provides high-quality digital resources to promote interest and engagement in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Other: Conducting Interviews
Harlem Live
http://www.harlemlive.org/tutorials/
The Harlem Youth Internet publication has tutorials and tips for students conducting
interviews.
Reading Fun
Internet Public Library Teen Space
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/
Information about college and careers, health, wellness, dating and tips
to help teens in school and life.
Teen Voices Online Magazine
http://www.teenvoices.com/tvhome.html
An online magazine for teens with articles on health, wellness, arts, culture,
and other teen interests.
The Great Books
http://www.anova.org/
Helps readers access and study the great books and literature of all time.
Girls, Inc.
http://www.girlsinc.org/gc/
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to
inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
GirlStart
http://www.girlstart.com/
Fun reading, games, puzzles, science experiments, homework help, and information
about women who have careers in science, math, and technology.
FactMonster
http://www.factmonster.com/
Contains facts about science, math, and other cool stuff.
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