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The Why Files: Science Behind the News.
http://whyfiles.org/
From DLESE Community Collection (DCC)
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The mission of The Why Files is to explore the science, math and technology lurking behind the headlines of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, entertaining and accessible manner. Although based at and supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison The Why Files covers science at all institutions that engage in scientific exploration and discovery. The goal is to explain the relationship between science and daily life. The site also includes a Cool Science Image database and a searchable archive.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Portal:
    • Non-profit
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Physics
  • Space science
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
QuickTime plug-in
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents, c2001.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-000-404
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Virginia Hinshaw
University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School

Publisher: University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents