January: The Process and Nature of Science February: Evolution March: Physics and Technology April: Energy Resources May: Sustainability and the Environment June: Ocean and Water July: Astronomy August: Weather and Climate September: Biodiversity and Conservation October: Geosciences and Planet Earth November: Chemistry December: Science and Health Year of Science 2009 home page
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Year of Science 2009 was the grassroots celebration of "How We Know What We Know" through an exploration of what science is, who scientists are, and why science matters. Explore the links below to grasp the enormity of what was accomplished during these 12 months!

December

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Science and Health


Photo taken by sunsurfr, Creative Commons
Keeping you puzzled all year long!

January

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In a challenging mood? CLICK HERE to do the Understanding Science jigsaw puzzle created especially for the Year of Science 2009! Ready, set, solve!



February

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In a challenging mood? CLICK HERE to do the Charles Darwin jigsaw puzzle!





March

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CLICK HERE to do the Physics and Technology jigsaw puzzle!






April

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June

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Image Credit:
Marijke Wilhelmus.
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Image credit:
Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory,
Creative Commons.

Ready for a puzzle featuring our Bonaire Banded Box Jellyfish.

Help the scientist onboard by solving this puzzle!

Check out this scientist doing a little housekeeping!







July

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CLICK HERE to complete this cool Cassiopeia puzzle!

CLICK HERE to complete this cool hubble puzzle!

CLICK HERE to complete this cool astronaut puzzle!



August

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Image Credit:
MontanaRaven,
Creative Commons.

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Image Credit: 3aodia,
Creative Commons.

Experience hail without even leaving your house.

No need to run for cover! Just try this tornado puzzle.

Would you like to see what climate change is doing to icebergs? Here is an puzzle of one melting!






September

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Complete this and you probably will be seeing lots of spots! We hope you are ready to run.

You might need a little flower power to complete this puzzle! Ready, set, bloom.



October

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Complete this puzzle and see layers of history.

Check out a picture of an organ that is different than you are use to.

Complete this puzzle before the volcano erupts!





November

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This puzzle shows some important images from the last two centuries.


Do you know the periodic table? Here is a snapshot of a different version!


Complete this cool chemistry puzzle!

December

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Try this ambulance puzzle.

Get up close and personal to this organ!

Are you familar with the food pyramid?