Links

Printable Posters

ASTRONOMY/SPACE

Anniversary for Mars Curiosity – MSL investigation

Apollo Landing Sites – Go right onto the Moon yourself to see where we have walked

Astronomy Resources – neat page full of astronomy resources placed here courtesy of Brittany, Cleary Mountain High School, VA

Cassini Watch – Examine recent photos from this neat mission and read about new discoveries.

Heavens Above – Great site for locating satellites with lots of viewing information

Inside the Space Shuttle – A cool look at the inside of the Space Shuttle cockpit, now a piece of history.

Making the Sun, Moon, and Stars Work for You – Great solar system site recommended by Mrs. Kennedy’s classroom

Messier Catalog – A great site to investigate all of the nebulae, star clusters and galaxies belonging to this famous inventory.

Moon Phase Chart – – Calculate when the next Full Moon will be.

NASA – keep up to date on space missions and research

Space Weather – Current information on activity on the Sun

Stargazer/Starship – You want all of the information on astronomy, concepts and principles?

The Globe Program – Do Science with NASA

Wallops Island NASA Facility – Great information to watch a launch from the East Coast

World’s Oldest Planetarium – Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium

York County Astronomical Society – Local astronomy club conducting educational programs

CAVING

Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy – A great society in working to preserve caves and educate the public

York Grotto – The local caving organization in York County

EDUCATION

Beyond 4’C’s – Free gem classes
Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club – Very active club in collecting and programs
Earthquake Safety – Nice resource for being prepared in prone areas
Education Geoscience Database – lots of resources
Geology.com – Great database of geology and astronomy resources

Geological Society of America – National Society to join
Maryland Geologic Survey – Loads of information and real-time seismic data

North Museum -\Wonderful spot to visit in Lancaster!!!!

PA Aggregates & Concrete Association – Want to find other quarries?

PA Geologic Survey – Maps, information and publications

Rohrer’s Quarry in Lititz, PA – Great geologic teaching tool and resources

Science Explorers – An opportunity for youth to study science in a fun way at camp!

FOSSILS

Dinosaur Facts – A wonderful page for all of the information you need to know.

Dino Don Dinosaurs – Meet Don Lessem who not only excavates but also recreates dinosaurs

Dinosaur Foot Tracks and Trackways in the Northeastern United States -See if any dinosaur tracks are known close to you
“Lucy Lives” – Novel written by York Countian Mark Weaver – A great read
Zoom Dinosaurs – Great site with loads of information of dinosaurs, various species, state-by-state sites

Red Hill, PA Fossil Site – Information on a very important Devonian site
Ward’s Science – great place to purchase educational material

INFORMATION

Association of American State Geologists – Find your state’s geologic survey

Eartquake Preparedness for Families – Safety advice as well as guidance on what to do before, during and after such an emergency

Field Conference of Pennsylvania Geologists – Hosting an annual fieldtrip in the fall.

Gold Prospectors of America –
Lehigh and Northhampton Counties Geology – Historical– Great resources for that region

National Geologic Map Database – Find information on any geologic formation in the country!

Near Real Time Data for U.S.G.S. wells in Pennsylvania – Just how far will technology go!!!

Paleo Palentology – A great source of rock ages and life across the country

Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission – Information on historic preservation

Pennsylvania Map– Interactive map including the geology
Pittsburgh Geological Society–

Water Watch – Pennsylvania Real Time Stream Current Data

World Seismic Monitor – Want information on the latest earthquakes?

MAGAZINES

Journal of Geoscience Education – Great ideas for teaching earth science
Pennsylvania Geology – great free publication
Rocks and Minerals Magazine – A great publication for the novice or serious collector

MAPS/AERIAL VIEWS/BOOKS

American Geological Institute – A great resource in gathering geologic information

Ed Rogers Rare Books – Looking for a rare or out-of-print geologic book?

GeoScience Books – Catalog outlet to obtaining hard-to-find and out-of-date books

Goggle Earth – View the Earth and celestial bodies like never before
MS Books – Great source of geology books and geologic specimens

Omni Resources – great source of all types of maps – both national and world wide

Topo Zone – A neat site to learn the basics of reading topographical maps

MINERALS

Acorn Naturalist – A great distributor of specimens

Home Science Tools – Vendor of home tools and specimens

MineralFest – Great database for finding mineral locations

Mineralogical Society of America – Web site for answering your mineral questions and current research

Pennminerals – Great site for Pennsylvania specimens and collecting

Rocks and Minerals – Fun place to explore with loads of rock and mineral links

Ward’s Science – great place to purchase educational material

PUBLISHERS/MEDIA

Kondor Media – Teleproductions and video services