Find a complete list of all our Databases for Teens.

General Reference Center Gold
Articles on general subjects like current events, popular culture, art and science, hobbies and recreation. Primarily American content.

GreenFILE
Journal articles on all aspects of human impact on the enrivonment, including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.

New Book of Knowledge
Articles, facts, maps and more from the print version of this reference resource.

Opposing Viewpoints
Viewpoint articles, topic overviews, primary source documents, statistics and other resources to use when debating or exploring popular social issues.

World Book Online
Atlas info, charts, animations, articles and related web links from the electronic version of World Book encyclopedia. Material suitable for all ages.

Astronomy

General Science

Exploring the Planets
Info on our solar system & the history & achievements of space exploration

HubbleSite – Explore Astronomy
The universe holds many mysteries. Explore some of the marvels that lie within our cosmic neighborhood and beyond.

PBS Nova Online - Space
Articles, interviews, and video from the PBS series.

Stanford Solar Center
Activities, images, interactive tools about the Sun and solar activity.

NASA
Official site of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA). Info & activities for kids, students & educators. Great section on humans in space.

The Nine Planets
History, mythology, & current science of the planets & their moons

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Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception
Discover over 12,000 Web pages exploring hundreds of different subjects. Always changing and always exciting!

How Stuff Works
Learn how everything works - from iPods to hurricanes.

ScienceNet
Search the A-Z resources for a comprehensive index of science resources on the Internet. From the Toronto Public Library.

Science News for Kids
Articles on an extensive range of topics such as computers, physics, and the human body. Games and puzzles. From the magazine, Science News.

Scientific American
Latest news and features on science issues that matter including earth, environment, and space. 

Biology

Physics

Animal Diversity Web
An extensive resource of information on animals.  Photos, sounds. From the University of Michigan.

Human Body Online
Interactive site which enables you to view close up images of systems such as muscular, digestive, and skeletal  learn more about how parts of the body work.

Nature.ca - Canadian Museum of Nature Online
Take a look at "Our Amazing Treasures" to learn of astonishing discoveries and intriguing specimens.

NATURE
Features a weekly web-piece based on the PBS show. Click on Previous Features to get a list of past programs, like "The Great White Bear" or "The Secret World of Sharks and Rays".

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Amusement Park Physics
Learn about the physics behind roller coasters and design your own thrill ride.

Exploring the Science of Light
Optical illusions, interactive tutorials about principles of optics such as magnification and reflection, and bios about optics celebrities who have advanced the field. From the Optical Society of America.

Tesla: Inside the Lab - Niagara Power System
At Niagara Falls, Tesla was the first to successfully harness the mechanical energy of flowing water, change it to electrical energy, and distribute it to homes. Find out how it works. From PBS.

Chemistry

Science Fairs

Chem4Kids
Info on matter, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry.

Chemicool Periodic Table of the Elements
Click on each element to find detailed information about its properties.

Webelements Periodic Table of Elements
Find out about the properties of each element including photos, how it is used, and where it can be found.

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IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide

Science Fair Central
Project ideas, questions and answers, and a "Soup to Nuts Handbook" with everything you need to know about creating a science fair project. From DiscoverySchool.com.

Science Fair Handbook
List of topics you could choose for your project.

Science Fair Zone
Science fair tips, topics, news, student profiles, winning projects, and more. From Science News for Kids

Earth Science

Technology & Inventions

National Geographic – Environment
Find about more about hot button topics such as biofuels, deforestation, and environmental threats. Global warming map.

Studies in Life Science
Units on water cycle, parts of flowers, photosynthesis and more from the University of Alberta Dept. of Biological Sciences.

PBS - Journey to Planet Earth
Articles and video clips based on the television series.

PBS - Ecosystems
Articles on agricultural, coastal, grasslands, forests, freshwater, and urban ecosystems from the television series.

Personal Emissions Calculator
Calculate the quantity of your family's greenhouse gas emissions and find out specific ways you can reduce your impact on the environment.

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Edison Invents
Click on a square to see an invention and learn about the science and history behind it, then click on another square to find a match.

The History of Inventions
Click on these inventions from prehistoric times to the present to findFrom CBC.

Inventive Women
Read about contributions by enterprising and creative Canadian women.