Creative problem solving and academic competition links

Destination ImagiNation: Exploring Imagination through creative problem solving

 National Academic Quiz Tournaments:The Premier Quiz Bowl Website
Argonne National Laboratories Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Home Page

GetTech.org: Science Clubs and Competitions Index

Bridge of the Month Quiz One winner will be drawn from any correct entries which are received by the deadline

Boston University Design Competition The Design Competition involves teams of two students, both of whom must be high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of the competition. Each team will design and build a vehicle that will, under its own power, climb a sloped ramp, knock over a flag at the top of the ramp, and sustain its position against an opposing vehicle.

Explore how science, math and technology work in your world. eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in your community.

ExploraVision Now in its 16th year, ExploraVision encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result from creative thinking and problem solving. That's what ExploraVision is all about.

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Science is FUN

Home Experiments on SciFun.com This collection of experiments will add joy to your science experience. Share the fun of scientific experimentation with friends or family members. Safety comes first. Be sure to follow each instruction carefully. HAVE FUN!

Amazing Space: Online Explorations  online interactives that illustrate science concepts, clickable glossary terms, and links to astronomer biographies

ASK DR. UNIVERSE: Science Questions and Answers for Kids of All Ages!  Dr. Universe is not afraid to ask the big questions that need to be asked—like "What exactly is this ozone stuff, anyway?" "Why don't spiders stick to their own webs?"

KIDS TRY THIS AT HOME! Everyone knows science is more fun if you get to DO something! Explore the archives on this site, print out your favs and try them!

Amusement Park Physics
Learn about the physical principles behind daredevil rides such as the roller coaster and the free-fall. In this exhibit, you'll have a chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster. Plan it carefully--it has to pass a safety inspection. You can also experiment with bumper car collisions.

Wierd Science
Bill Nye, Science Guy   Demos Page

Welcome to NASA's The Space Place! Come on in and check out our games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.

Well-researched, educational descriptions of the actual science behind current news stories. From the University of Wisconsin

 

Welcome to the laboratory that never sleeps! MadSci Network represents a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions. For good measure we provide a variety of oddities as well.

Notes From the Technology Underground Blog from the author of Backyard Ballistics

NASA quest

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Have some fun with your brain

This is MEGA Mathematics! Mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas

The Invention Dimension:Games and Trivia Do you know who invented the dishwasher, or which came first: radar or sonar? Learn more about invention with our interactive games and trivia.

 MINDFUN.COM The internet's"best place to have fun with your mind"
 The Genius Test: Average or Genius? Take a chance and test yourself (new tests offered weekly)
 Logical Fallacies Crossword Puzzle (warning: this is TOUGH)

Learning about Ecosystems and our Environment

Ranger Rick’s Kids Zone: Learn more about ecosystems, find great outdoor activities, games, and more (from the National Wildlife Federation) http://www.nwf.org/kids/

Rainforest Action Network’s Kid’s Corner: Slideshows and information about Rainforests and how kid’s can help protect them http://www.ran.org/kids_action/

Animals and Endangered Species

World Wildlife Fund’s Kid’s Stuff Page: Learn all about endangered species http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm

ASPCA’s Animaland: If you love animals this is the site for you! Cartoons, pet care info, and even career ideas http://www.animaland.org/

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Kids Go Wild: Meet some friendly animals that you’ve probably never heard of at this site http://wcs.org/7490/kidsgowild/

Technology and Structures

How Stuff Works- Learn how everything works!

Beakman's Electric Motor  Step-by-step instructions on building your own electric motor with just a few parts

THE “CARDSTACKER”  A gallery of card structures

Videos : Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Sights & Soundgiftedandtalentedprogram s The builder talks about growing up and building with cards while you can watch him actually putting something together- then when it is done, he takes the whole thing down with a leaf blower!

Building Big – take a close look at the labs and challenges!

Exploratorium: Science Explorer: Geodesic Gumdrops

Science Fair Project: Hovercraft Might need some adult help with this one

ROBOTICS Explore robotics! Learn the history of robotics and find out about the ethical dialogue emerging around modern robotics. You can also check out the studios of several Bay Area "robot artists" and play an online game.

TRY SCIENCE TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate, discover, and try science yourself.

THE SCIENCE CLUB : KIDS' SCIENCE PROJECTS

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Miscellaneous Online links for kids

 PBS Kids: Games, stories, music, coloring and all of your favorite PBS characters http://pbskids.org/

Arthur Worldwide: All about Arthur and DW http://arthurworldwide.com

Funschool.com: Fun and educational games for a variety of age groups (note: there is advertising on this site) http://funschool.kaboose.com

StarFall: Learn to read, listen to Classical music and Play games. http://www.starfall.com/

 EIRC Games Online

100 EASY TO MAKE COSTUME IDEAS -from FamilyFun 

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Last updated 11/01/2007