Additional Resources
History of OceanographyUse to the following links to help study the history of oceanography:
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National Data Buoy CenterGo to the Ocean Observing Systems using this website: www.ndbc.noaa.gov
Click on an area nearest you. Choose a buoy and click on it. Record the most recent data for each parameter at the buoy you chose. If your buoy doesn’t report on every parameter, click on other buoys to find one that does. |
Esri MapsUse the Esri interface to choose from a variety of maps and map types
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New CartographersVisit NextCity to explore how GIS maps are reshaping humans' capacity to understand and improve urban space
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Exoplanet Detection |
The Physics ClassroomThe Physics Classroom is a great resource for tutorials, activities, and much more.
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HyperPhysicsHyperPhysics is an exploration environment developed by Georgia State University for concepts in physics. This site has great, succinct explanations of physics concepts.
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Phet: Interactive SimulationsPhet has over a hundred science simulations from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Great for exploring physical phenomena or just playing around with. Programs are written for either HTML 5, Java, or Flash depending on the simulation, so check for your personal compatibility.
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WiSEWiSE inspires girls and women to study and build careers using science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) offering consulting, training, resources, and scholarships.
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Hewitt Drew-It!Paul Hewitt is famous for his clear, witty, down-to-earth style of presenting hard-core physics. With Hewitt Drew-It!, his cartoon-style artwork engages and delights both students and teachers alike.
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Wolfram|AlphaA must for all your computational needs. Wolfram|Alpha introduces a fundamentally new way to get knowledge and answers — not by searching the web, but by doing dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods.
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The Physics of Bumper CarsEver ridden a bumper car? Ever wondered how and why they work? Look no further! All the Physics of Bumper Cars in one convenient location.
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