BBC: Science and Nature
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- Learn more about astronomy, biology, chemistry, current events, data collection, ecology, engineering, environmental science, farming, geology, marine biology, meteorology, natural history, oceanography, physics, science, space exploration, and technology.
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This is a huge site that has 6 major topic areas:Animals, Prehistoric Life, Human Body & Mind, Genes, Space, and Hot Topics.
In the animals section you will find information on birds, mammals, sea life, conservation, pets, and zoo creatures. A Children’s Zone has a creature close-up and interactive games. Prehistoric Life looks at the evidence and reasoning behind our knowledge of dinosaurs. Human Body & Mind has a senses challenge, and an interactive body to test what you know about the skeleton, organs, and nervous system. The Genes section discusses cloning, genetically modified food, DNA and heredity and more. Some of the topics in the Space section are the Solar System, Alien Life, Mission Timeline, and Sky Maps. The Hot Topics area takes a look at the science behind the news.
In addition, the site has featured stories, quizzes, picture galleries, web postcards, and more.
