Science & Mathematics

Connecticut Science Resources

  • Bruce Museum - Collections in fine and decorative arts, natural science and anthropology, plus festivals and education programs.
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  • Children’s Museum - "Igniting Curiosity Through Science and Nature." The Children’s Museum is the largest in the state and the fifth oldest children’s museum in the nation. Hartford Magazine readers have consistently voted it “Best Kid’s Attraction” since the poll’s inception three years ago.
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  • Mystic Aquarium / Institute for Exploration - Mystic Aquarium, one of America’s leading aquariums, showcases the living collections, science and conservation work of Sea Research through exhibits, demonstrations and educational programs, emphasizing hands-on, interactive, live animal contact experiences for all ages.
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Government Agencies

  • NASA - News, links, mission schedules and NASA for kids.
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  • National Science Foundation - NSF is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research programs and education.
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Mathematics

  • American Mathematical Society - Promotes mathematical research and education through conferences, contests, surveys, publications, employment services, scholarship programs and more.
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  • Convert It - Conversion and Calculation Center’s website page for measurement conversion. A sophisticated measurement conversion calculator that recognizes any combination of over 800 conversion factors, prefixes, constants, abbreviations and synonyms.
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  • The Math Forum - The Math Forum is a leading center for mathematics and mathematics education on the Internet. Operating under Drexel’s School of Education, it provides resources, materials, activities, person-to-person interactions, and educational products and services that enrich and support teaching and learning in an increasingly technological world.
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  • SciCentral - This site features the most reliable and timely free science and technology news.
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  • Science Reference Center - A comprehensive research database that provides access to full-text, science-oriented content. Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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  • Yahoo - Science - Explore the world of science. Delve into the scientific fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and all of their related categories. This resource is a website.
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Science Questions & Answers

  • How Stuff Works - Physics - Part of a website that provides answers to everyday questions about physics, science and how things in the world around us work.
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  • National Geographic Kids -  This database explores animals and their environments through Nat Geo Kids books, magazines, and videos. Access with your Newington library card.
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  • Scientific American: Ask the Experts - Get answers to all your science questions from the experts at Scientific American. Scientific American covers the latest news and features on science issues that matter including earth, environment, and space.
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