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Astronomy and Physics

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  • StarChild

    • StarChild is a learning center for young astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond. 

    • For more information, visit StarChild

  • Physics for Kids

    • ​Information on motion, heat and thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, light, and modern physics topics. 

Chemistry and Chemical Sciences

 

  • Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)

    • The American Chemical Society began celebrating Earth Day in 2003. Since 2003, the Committee on Community Activities has chosen an annual theme to give direction and variety to that year’s celebration, but archived materials can be of use during any time of year. In 2018, the program became Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) and will be celebrated annually during the week of April 22.

    • CCEW 2020, April 19-25

    • Topic: Sustainability

    • Theme: Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry

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  • National Chemistry Week (NCW)

    • The American Chemical Society began celebrating National Chemistry Day in 1987, which became National Chemistry Week (NCW) in 1989. NCW is celebrated annually during the fourth week of October.

    • In 1997, the Committee on Community Activities added annual themes to give direction and variety to that year’s celebration, but archived materials can be of use during any time of year.

    • NCW 2020, October 18-24

    • Topic: Glues and Adhesives

    • Theme: Sticking with Chemistry

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Biology and Environmental Sciences

  • Butterflies and Moths

    • ​Explore the variety of moths and butterflies in North America.

  • Ask a Biologist

    • ​Ask A Biologist began in 1997 in the School of Life Sciences as a biology learning resource tool for students, teachers, parents, and life-long learners.

  • Bugs, bugs and more bugs!

    • Identification, images and information for insects, spiders and related creatures.​

  • Environmental Science for Kids

    • The field of environmental science strives to understand the complex systems of the natural world and the effects of human actions upon it.

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