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Recommended Math Web sites

• Ask Dr. Math: A question and answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers. A search engine makes information available by grade level and topic. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are listed by subject and grade, as well. Students can submit questions to Dr. Math by using a web form or by sending e-mail. Answers are sent back by e-mail. Links to other sites with challenging problems are also available.
• Math Forum.
• Collections of K-12 Math Problems & Puzzles. From Swarthmore College.
• Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Lists some of the countless achievements of women in the field of mathematics. In addition, the site includes biographies and photographs of most of the women mathematicians listed.
• Aplusmath:  This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles: Games and Puzzles.
• The Math League: "Build[s] student interest and confidence in mathematics while solve worthwhile problems."
• The Exploratorium: Has over 500 interactive virtual math and science exhibits. In addition, professional development programs focused on teaching and learning are offered for teachers of grades K-12.
• Cool math 4 kids  A web site for math survival.

Recommended Science Web sites

• Kid's Space: Space information for kids.
• NASA's learning center for young astronomers.
• 4000 Years of Women in Science.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• The Discovery Channel Online.
• The Exploratorium has over 500 interactive virtual math and science exhibits. In addition, professional development programs focused on teaching and learning are offered for teachers of grades K-12.
• The Franklin Institute Science Museum Web site includes a wide variety of science activities involving everything from wooly mammoths to space exploration to microbes to undersea exploration to a virtual trip through the heart muscle.
• The Houston Museum Of Natural Science Virtual Tour.
• The National Women's History Project offers links to math, aviation and science history sites.
• The Science Museum of Minnesota provides online projects and virtual exhibits.
• The Boston Museum of Science has a number of online activities and exhibits.
• Science News for Kids  is a web site devoted to science news for children of ages 9 to 14.

Recommended Technology Web sites

• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis This web site has a number of fun activities involving science, math and technology.
• Computers and Technology  is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. It links to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids.
• Mrs. Cannon's Computer Lab is a web site that teaches computer basics and a variety academic skill builders. 
• The Computer Clubhouse is an after-school learning environment where young people explore their own interests and become confident learners through the use of technology." Sections include: Member Web Pages, Clubhouse in Action and Cyber Arts at the Clubhouse.
• The Boston Museum of Science now includes the former Boston Computer Museum. Look for interactive exhibits, computer history resources and downloadable educational materials. Their banner proclaims that kids will "learn about computers and have fun at the same time!"
• This site offers a look at the history of computers and the Internet. The following sections will be of most interest to girls: Timelines, Exhibits, Collections and Research.