Learn about Bugs and Other Insects

If you're anything like my co-partner, Code Name Queen, you call your mum down when there's so much as an itty bitty spider in the tub or an ant on the counter investigating some melted popsicles at the height of summer.

But if you're anything like me, you absolutely love any little critter that slitters, crawls, or squirms its way through life. You'll poke anything with a stick, and if none are available, you'll get hands-on all over that lil' bugger. If this sounds like you, go head over to the Iowa State University Entomology Department. You can view image galleries of nearly every common gross, cool, and slimy critter here and here. And if you don't fancy sleeping tonight, you can check out a page of notes on the problematic creatures living around, on, and yes, inside you, too. (Just joking about those last two. Probably.)

Learning about Wolves

Wolves, like every other organism on this planet, are a vital component of our global ecosystem. You can learn more about them here. Besides, don't you owe it to your furry, friendly canine friends to learn more about their ancestors? (Please disregard the previous sentences if you are scared or/harbor any kind of dislike or resentment towards Fido.)

American History Resource

If you're studying American History, this resource provides documents, essays, speeches, biographies of influential people, and information about American presidents that you may find useful.

Recreational Mathematics

Do you find math fun? For most people, the answer is either 'no' or 'no, man' or even 'heck no.' But if you're someone like me and love all those beautiful lines of equations, you might want to check out this site about recreational mathematics. I found the resources about Möbius strips particularly entertaining.

Alpaca Cam

Learning can be hard work. Take a break to watch an adorable family of alpacas do all the things that alpaca families spend their days doing. (Please note that this site links to a live alpaca cam and does not show any video at night.)

Science Sites for Kids

On the linked webpage, you can find a great list of science sites for young learners. The website is fairly old, so some of the sites may have moved or been erased by link rot, but the majority are still working. You can also check out the main website for more collections of websites ranging in topic from dinosaurs, history, math, and space to comics, coloring, and crafts.

More Interactives

You can browse a list of more than 300 educational interactives right here. Sort by grade level and/or subject to find the one that's just right for what you're looking to learn today.

Study Physics Online

Whether you're a middle schooler interested in physics or a high school physics student looking to study for a test, the following resources might interest you. In the Physics Classroom, you can learn the alpha particle to zeroth law of thermodynamics of physics. Then head over to Physics World to test yourself on what you've learned. (Make sure you check out the lists of physics, science, astronomy, chemistry, and biology resources on the sidebar while you're there!)

You can also check out Physics 2000 for something a little more advanced.

If you still can't get enough science, go check out this website about the new and exciting field of nanoscience.  You can also check out Science Daily for news from a wide range of disciplines.

Science Fair Project Ideas

Are you looking for an idea for your school's next science fair? Science Buddies can help. Just enter your grade level and answer a short questionnaire about your interests and hobbies, and you'll be presented with a list of fun science fair projects specially chosen just for you.

You can also check out their blog for weekly science experiments you can do right at home with your friends or family. If you're looking to pursue a career in science or engineering, Science Buddies can help you browse through and narrow down your options and see a sneak peek of what the future could have in store for you.

Explore the National Museum of Natural History

If you're looking for something fun to do this Sunday, why not take a virtual trip to the National Museum of Natural History? Let yourself roam the halls of the geology hall, meet your ancestors in the Hall of Human Origins, or look on in awe at the Ancient Seas exhibit.

If virtual tours aren't your cup of tea, you can explore a variety of topics on the Smithsonian website, including The Evolving Earth and the Diversity of Life. You can also take a peek at their Ocean Portal, or head over to their blog, where you can browse through a news archive stretching back 100 years.