PBS
Sherpas on Everest
Every successful climb of Mount Everest can be attributed to the assistance of the local Sherpas. A short, informative article explains the history behind the Sherpa's involvement in Mount Everest expeditions, the physiological reasons...
Annenberg Foundation
Geometry 3D Shapes: Euler's Theorem
How do you get a theorem named after you? Euler knows what it takes! The third lesson of five asks pupils to use an interactive activity to compare the faces, vertices, and edges of seven different three-dimensional solids. They use...
American Museum of Natural History
Climate Change
It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...
Other
Dupont: History of Teflon
This website tells the history of the development of teflon, and incldues information on Dr. Roy Plunkett, the inventor of teflon.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Directory of National Historic Chemical Landmarks
A database of milestones and accomplishments in the field of chemistry. The information is organized in four ways: by year, by category, by U.S. state, and by country.
Other
American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Achievements of Women Scientists in American History
A collection of profiles of American women who have made significant contributions to science.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Potions
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.
Other
Enviroyellow Pages: Fermium
EnviroyellowPages.com offers a good summary of basic data, ind=cluding information on the history, properties and isotopes of fermium.
Other
Cha, Inc.: History of the Dupont's and Their Discovery
This site from CHA, Inc. gives a biographical background of the Dupont's and gives information on one of its greatest discoveries, nylon.
Other
Lund University Libraries: Directory of Open Access Journals
Open access journals are offered in all scholarly and scientific disciplines such as Biology and Life Sciences, History and Archaeology, and Physics and Astronomy. Site offers a search for new titles as well as archived journals....
Other
Los Alamos National Labs: Indium
A summary of basic data, along with information on the history, sources, uses and properties of indium.
San Jose State University
Sjsu Virtual History: Joseph Henry
A concise biography on Joseph Henry gives details on his education; his experimental work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism; and the many board positions he held throughout his life.
Other
Cha, Inc.: Nylon Life Cycle
An in-depth presentation of the history of nylon chemistry. Brings you from the late twenties to the end of the century.
Other
Bcit: Chemistry Resource Center: Tellurium
This page provides a very brief history of Tellurium (chemical symbol Te) as well as information about the uses of Tellurium. It also has links to other chemicals.
Other
Environmental Yellow Pages: Elemental Einsteinium
The history, isotopes, and properties of the element Einsteinium are discussed on this site. Also listed is the atomic weight, atomic number, atomic symbol, and electron configuration.
Other
Le Moyne College:elements & Atoms, Indivisible No Longer
Click to read different historical documents in chemistry related to the history of the study and discovery of radioactivity.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Dalton's Playhouse
Travel back in history and visit the laboratories of Priestley, Lavoisier, and others. Take part in simulations of the experiments which laid the foundation for the scientific field of chemistry. Learn about the discoveries which lead to...
The College Board
College Board: Ap Central
This is the centralized site for information about all AP courses offered by College Board. It contains information for students and teachers about each of the AP courses (almost 40 in all), including a course description and relevant...
Other
Du Pont Heritage: Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont
The timeline at this resource begins with E. I. DuPont. Click on his picture for a brief biography that links to a more in-depth version of this company founder.
Other
Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
An article describing Dalton's atomic theory. Learn how this theory was the first attempt to describe a fundamental part of matter, atoms. Article also discusses where the theory is incorrect based on the knowledge we have today.