Earthquakes are really no one's fault. A thorough lesson explains the different types of earthquakes how they happen. Learners interact with the online lesson to simulate earthquakes and examine their results. The lesson is appropriate...

Need an online resource to supplement the paper textbook in your classroom? An all-encompassing website covers historical events throughout the last half of the second millenium, leading right up to the third. From the pre-Columbian...

America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...

A marine environment covers the majority of the earth but is arguably the least understood. Teach young scientists about the characteristics of oceans and ocean species using an interactive online lesson. The in-person or remote learning...

There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...

The different types of earthquake waves are discussed and illustrated. Features geologist video clip.

This interactive activity adapted from the University of Utah's ASPIRE Lab provides an overview of the characteristics and properties of various types of waves, including light waves, sound waves, and water waves.

Using a student-teacher dialogue format, this page discusses the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Discusses the nature of an electromagnetic wave. Explains the oscillating electric field and represents it through clever graphics and animations.

Gives descriptions of three different water wave tanks that were build for an exhibition.

A collection of links to projects and information on how to make different types of windmills, and a wave powered electricity generator.

Presents plans for making a shortwave crystal set radio that is capable of receiving stations from around the world with a good antenna and earth connection.

This site offers a variety of everyday activities and everyday experiences in which waves or sound waves play a role.

Site not only introduces the formation of ocean waves, but discusses the factors that lead to the formation of the really big waves sought by surfers around the world. There is a great deal of helpful information here, along with links...

This site from the University of Maryland provides part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of how scientists came to believe in the wave nature of light, the idea of an electromagnetic...

The production of a standing wave in a string is presented and discussed in this site. Exceptional diagrams are accompanied by thorough explanation and mathematical analysis to explain the various modes of vibrations.

Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of how scientists came to believe in the wave nature of light. Includes a short biographical sketch and discusses the work of Thomas Young...

A thoughout background from the National Gallery of Australia of the work as well as several interesting facts about "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," by Katsushika Hokusai. A image of the piece is provided.

This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden provides a brief description of how waves form and move. Click on the "waves" link in the toolbar to the left. This site is basic, but very informative. Includes colorful animations...

A brief introduction to how ocean waves form. Includes a suggestion for a simple lab activity to further understanding.

Kids learn about the behavior of waves in the science of physics including reflection, refraction, diffraction, polarization, absorption, and interference.

Kids learn about wave and tidal energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about this new technology.

Kids learn by experimenting with science. A project showing how sound waves move and propagate.

Kids learn about the behavior of light as a wave in the science of physics including reflection, refraction, and diffraction.