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Selected Internet Resources for Science Fairs, Animals in Education and Research, Kids Pages and Animal CareersNovember 1999(Revised June 2007)AWIC Series No. 99-01
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This Internet resource guide was developed to provide helpful and informational resources for teachers and students in grades K through 12, undergraduate and graduate levels, in the areas of Science Fairs and Animals in Education and Research. Additionally, sections on Kids Pages and Animal Careers have been included as additional resources and for those interested in animals. This listing is not meant to be comprehensive but is intended to provide a starting point for information on the subjects listed. Many of the sites listed will also lead to additional related web sites. While web sites constantly change and can not be guaranteed, these web sites were all active at the time of publication.
Information on how to request materials that are included in the collection of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) may be found on the Collection Services website at http://www.nal.usda.gov/services/request.shtml. Please read carefully as there are certain restrictions on media and document types.
Inclusion of materials in this guide does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Items appearing in this publication do not represent positions or policies of the Department of Agriculture or any agency thereof.
Special thanks to Tim Allen, Mike Kreger, D'Anna Jensen, Jean Larson and Cindy Smith of AWIC and Becky Thompson of ICB for providing assistance and many web site URL's in the development of this publication. Thanks also to Dr. Leslie Nader of the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research for providing a large list of web sites, most of which are included here. Without the help of these persons, and others, this task would have been much more difficult and time consuming.
Dr. Richard L. Crawford
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Library
Animal Welfare Information Center
10301 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705
Tel: 301-504-6212
FAX: 301-504-7125
e-mail: awic@nal.usda.gov
The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) was established under the 1985 amendments to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information to the research community in regard to: (1) Alternatives to the use of animals in research and testing; (2) Methods to reduce or eliminate pain or distress in research animals; (3) Information pertinent to employee training and (4) Information to prevent unintended duplication of animal experimentation.
In addition to the above requirements, AWIC receives many requests from teachers and children of all age groups, and school classes from kindergarten to high school and college, for information on science fairs, pet animals, animals used in research, testing and teaching, animal rights and animal welfare, animals used in agriculture, animal careers and other related topics. We do not always have pertinent information available on these subjects so we decided to develop a list of selected Internet resources covering these topics. In this way the teachers and students can obtain the desired information from various applicable websites and at the same time become familiar with web surfing and searching for information on the Internet. There is a great deal of information available on the Internet and all teachers and students should become familiar with how to find the information they desire. Most, if not all, of the websites listed here have links to similar or related websites for additional information. We hope this resource guide will be of help in finding information in the areas listed above and will be a start on successful Internet searching.
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/fair/ideas.htm
Basic ideas for science fair projects.
All Science Fair Projects.
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com
Projects, instructions, kits, ideas, astronomy to zoology.
A Science Fair Project Resource Guide.
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
How to; samples; ideas & magazines, resources from the Internet Public Library.
Cyber - Fair.
http://www.isd77.org/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi?schoolname=school305&statusFlag=goGenie&geniesite=45&myButton=g5plugin&db=g45_b211
For students and teachers grades 3 through 6.
Elmer’s Science Fair Central.
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral
For students and teachers grades 3 through 6.
Excite Search Engine.
http://search.excite.com/search.gw?search=science+fair%3F
Education K-12: Home Work Help: Science; Education: Universities &
Colleges: Fields of Study Science and Nature; plus listings of science fairs.
Fun Science Gallery.
http://www.funsci.com/fun3_en/fair/fair.htm
How to Find Ideas for Science Fairs, Searching, Presentation.
Internet4Classrooms Science Fair Projects.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/sciencefair.htm
Links K-12, Teachers, online practice modules, anatomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics.
NASA Headquarters Library: Science Fair Projects.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary/pathfinders/fairs.htm
Astronomy & rocket science, stellar science projects, bibliography.
Resources for Science Learning.
http://www.fi.edu/qanda/spotlight1/spotlight1.html
Ideas, tips, sample projects from the Franklin Institute.
Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Resources.
http://www.sciencebuddies.org
Free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools for serious students.
Science Fairs - WWW Virtual Library.
http://physics.usc.edu/~gould/ScienceFairs/
A single comprehensive listing of every known science fair accessible through the world wide
web, local or global. Physical Science Fairs listed by National/International; State; Regional &
Local. Also Virtual Science Fairs.
Science Fairs Home Page.
http://physics.usc.edu/~gould/ScienceFairs/
The Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council homepage is designed to aid students in getting ideas for a science fair project.
Science Fair Links.
http://quark.physics.uwo.ca/sfair/sflinks.htm
London District Science and Technology Fair. Links to science fairs in Canada and the UK.
Links to help with projects and other science education items.
The Science Fair Page. http://www.houstonlibrary.org/kids/science_experiments.html
By the Houston Public Library and School District.
Information on science fairs.
Science Fair Projects.
http://www.bcpl.info/kidspage/sciencefair.html
From the Baltimore County Public Library: Preparation, Sources, Ideas.
Science Fair Projects & Experiments.
http://www.juliantrubin.com/fairprojects.html
Topics, Ideas, Resources, Sample Projects for Elementary, Middle & High School Students.
Science Fair Projects: An Excellent Resource Page.
http://www.sciencevideos.com/products/fair/science_fairs/Science_fairs-1.html
Videos, Links, List of Science Fairs on the Web, Projects.
Science Fair Projects, A Resource for Students & Teachers.
http://www4.umdnj.edu/camlbweb/scifair.html
University of Medicine & Dentistry, New Jersey, University Libraries: Resource Guide, Yahoo List, Reference Services.
Science Fair Resource Center.
http://www.hallbar.com/sciencecenter.html
Ideas, projects, books, tips, display tips, tutorials, sample and winning projects, picture gallery and more.
Science Fair Theme Page.
http://www.cln.org/themes/science_fair.html
Introductory Level Guide, Links to Internet Sites, Ideas, Resources, Guidelines, Intermediate Level Guide.
Science Reference Services, Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/scifairtb.html
Science Fair Projects, Elementary to High School Level, Guidance, Planning, Developing, Implementing.
Science Reference Services: Selected Internet Resources – Science Fair Projects.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/selected-internet/scifair.html
From the Library of Congress: Selected Internet Resources for Science Fairs.
Super Science Fair Projects, Ideas, Topics & Experiments.
http://www.juliantrubin.com/fairprojects.html
Step by step Guide, Experiments & Ideas for K – College.
The Ultimate Science Fair Resource. http://www.scifair.org/ Site index of hints, ideas, links, doing a project, writing reports, etc.
Yahoo Search Engine Science Fair Projects & Ideas
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Education/K_12/Fairs_and_Competitions/Projects_and_Ideas/
Web Directory Site Listing K-12, Projects to Download, Sciencecastle.com .
Access Excellence.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/
A place in cyber space for biology teaching & learning. Information for teachers in various areas
of biology, collaborative section, teaching communities and more.
All You Can Eat.
http://www.foodnews.org/
Instant information on pesticides and other toxic chemicals in your food.
Alternative Loan Programs.
The following organizations loan alternatives to animal dissection and live animal
experimentation.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS):
http://www.hsus.org/programs/research/alt_dissection.html
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS):
The American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS):
http://www.aavs.org/home.html
Ethical Science Education Coalition (ESEC):
http://www.neavs.org/
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS):
http://www.aaas.org
Science Linkages to the Community, Kids sites, Education and Human Resources programs,
Science and Policy programs, Links around the world, Project 2061 - an education program for
K-12 grades for science literacy, Science News and Information and more.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS):
http://www.aalas.org
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about animal research, Policy on the Humane Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals, Ethics page, Kids Page and more.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - Minnesota Chapter:
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/index.html
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's); Care of Classroom Pets; Links to Animal sites; Educational
Information for K-4th grades, 5th-8th grades and general education materials.
American Dairy Goat Association:
http://www.adga.org/
Provides fact sheets and brochures related to goat care and production including husbandry, milk
production, health, hoof trimming and more.
American Dairy Science Association:
http://www.adsa.org/
To stimulate the discovery, application and dissemination of knowledge. Includes links to
university dairy related web sites, breed associations and databases.
Americans for Medical Progress Educational Foundation (AMPEF).
http://www.amprogress.org/
Student center with downloadable information, animal rights information,
articles on benefits of research and more.
American Rabbit Breeders Association.
http://www.arba.net/
Dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the rabbit and cavy industry.
Offers books for sale on rabbit husbandry, show standards and more. Hot links, publications and
FAQ's (frequently asked questions).
American Physiological Society (APS).
http://www.the-aps.org/
http://www.the-aps.org/pa/humane/pa%5Faps%5Fguiding.htm (Animals)
http://www.the-aps.org/pa/humane/pa%5Ffaseb.htm (Education)
Policy statement about animals in research; Information about APS educational materials,
resources and programs for K-12, undergraduate and graduate students.
American Society of Primatologists (ASP).
http://www.asp.org/
An educational and scientific organization to promote and encourage the discovery and exchange
of information regarding primates. Includes anatomy, behavior, development, ecology, evolution,
genetics, nutrition, physiology, conservation, husbandry and more.
Animal Behavior Society.
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/
Useful resources for animal behavior education, career development, laboratory exercises,
Animal Cams, news and more.
Animal Health, Well-Being & Rights.
http://www.tiac.net/users/sbr/animals.html
From the www.vitual library. Has 4 subsections - General, Specialized per type of animal,
Miscellaneous documents and Images & related subjects.
Animal Industry Foundation (AIF).
http://www.animalagalliance.org/main/home.cfm?Section=Main&Category=Home
Educates consumers about U.S. animal agriculture and its contributions to the quality of life.
Information on programs sponsored by AIF.
Animal Network.
http://www.animalnetwork.com
Information on pet animals, dog, cat, fish, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits & guinea pigs for pet owners.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care (USDA).
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac
Information on the Animal Welfare Act, regulations, policies, lost pets and more.
Animals in Pre-College Education.
http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/
Information about ILAR, lots of information on laboratory animals and many links.
Animal Rights Net.
http://www.animalrights.net/
The site debunks many Animal Rights claims and states that Animal Rights advocates regularly
mislead the public. Also has links to other individuals and groups challenging animal rights
activists.
Animal Rights Resource Site.
http://arrs.envirolink.org
Links to many animal rights sites and animal rights information.
Animal Use in Veterinary Medical Education.
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/cvmbs/animaluse.htm
Animal use in veterinary medical education and research, Ethical considerations and Regulation
of animal care and use.
Animal Welfare Information Center, USDA, NAL.
http://awic.nal.usda.gov
Information on animals used in research, publications and newsletter.
Animal Welfare Institute (AWI).
http://www.awionline.org/
Concerns are humane treatment of laboratory animals, a ban on steel jaw leghold traps,
preservation of threatened species, reform of the treatment of farm animals and more.
Applied Ethology Home Page.
http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/
Dedicated to the study of animal behavior. Resources for students and scientists.
Ark Animal Tracks.
http://www.arkanimals.com
A very interesting on-line magazine dedicated to the topics of exotic and captive wildlife. Topics
range from behavior, training, enrichment & related issues such as conservation, education and
research that effects animals.
ARS Science 4 Kids.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
From the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aimed at kids ages 8-13 with an interest in
science.
AskA+Locator.
http://www.vrd.org/locator/subject.shtml
A database of high-quality "AskA" services designed to link students, teachers, parents and other
K-12 community members with experts on the Internet.
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR).
http://AVAR.org
Information on animal rights.
Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).
http://www.aza.org/ConEd/
Conservation and education department includes resources for members.
Audubon Online.
http://www.audubon.org/
From the National Audubon Society. Sections on Birds & Science, Kids & Education,
Conservation & Action and more.
The Australian Koala Foundation.
http://www.savethekoala.com/
Lots of information on Koalas: All About Koalas, Science & Koalas, Photo Gallery, Koala
Links, Education Resources, Kids Fun Page and more.
Breeds of Livestock.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
Photos and information of many breeds of livestock and poultry in the world. Origin, location, by
region, other species and links.
BirdNET.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/
Presented by the Ornithological Council. Links to ten North American professional
ornithological societies, publications, meetings, membership, etc.
Birmingham Zoo Website.
http://www.BirminghamZoo.com
A multifaceted resource & reference source for animal information. Has site links to more than
3,000 animal species, plus lots of other information and links. Visit the animals, animal movies,
animal omnibus-a list of web resources indexed by animal names, cool animal web pages and
more.
California Biomedical Research Association (CBRA).
http://www.ca-biomed.org
Educational programs for students and teachers in grades K-12, science forum information as
well as information for the public. Curriculum materials available on the site.
Canadian Network of Toxicology.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/cntc/
Educational information on toxicology and the environment, links and more.
Canterbury Environmental Education Center: Pond Explorer.
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/pondexplorer/pondexplorer.html
A virtual investigation of smaller animals that live in ponds. Designed for younger pupils.
Chemicals & Human Health.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/chh/
A web site on chemicals and human health. The site is designed to help high school students and
teachers learn the basic principles of toxicology and scientific research, and to provide real-world
applications of textbook concepts.
CityLab.
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/HomeMain.asp?DepartmentID=285
From the Boston University School of Medicine. Learning lab for students and teachers, club,
camp, science fair projects and links.
Connecticut United for Research (CURE).
http://www.curenet.org/
To promote public understanding of biomedical research. The information is oriented for
students and teachers.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.
http://birds.cornell.edu/
Lots of information on birds. Bird of the week, bird source, bird identification, distribution,
nestbox network, bird sounds and more.
DHHS Kids Links.
http://www.dhhs.gov/kids
Department of Human Health Services page for kids. The information is for teachers, parents and
links for kids.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm - Kids page.
Digital Frog International.
http://www.digitalfrog.com/
Biology and ecology software for education. A full interactive frog dissection including all major
body systems.
Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/
Multimedia science education project. Includes the Microbe Zoo and Microbe of the Week.
The DNA Files.
http://www.dnafiles.org/
A series of nine 1-hour programs on biotechnology and genetic revolution. Also has excellent
links to other genetics sites and a bibliography.
Dr. Koop's Community.
http://www.drkoop.com/
A web site produced under the guidance of the former US Surgeon General. In depth coverage of
over 50 health and wellness topics, interactive forums and chat areas, an online pharmacy, a vast
online drug encyclopedia/knowledge base and health news.
Education - Animals/Insects.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/edu-anim.htm
Biological information, pictures, primate gallery, Butterflies of North America, Zoom sharks,
whale net, The Bear Den, Insects, and more.
Education World.
http://www.education-world.com/science
Information on education, resources, animals and more.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson068.shtml
Lesson planning: Animals of the World. An Internet Scavenger Hunt.
The Electronic Zoo.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/ssi.htm - animal resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm - general.
A directory of all kinds of animals, veterinary information and about anything else you might
want. Links to information about animal species, veterinary medicine and humane care and use
of animals.
The Elephants of Cameroon, Saving Africa's Gentle Giants.
http://www.nczooeletrack.org
From the North Carolina Zoo in conjunction with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature and the
Chatham County (NC) school system. The site allows middle school teachers to guide their
students in an interactive project with scientists traveling in Cameroon's national parks. Provides
areas for students and teachers to learn about the project, meet the elephant-tracking team,
participate in lessons and activities correlated with the tracking and also contribute their own
ideas on several inquiry questions and elephant activities.
Encyclopedia Britannica
http://www.britannica.com
The complete Encyclopedia Britanica on line. Has 44 million words, 33 volumes. The best
encyclopedia now available and it is free. A valuable resource.
The Endangered Animals of the World.
http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/indexusa.htm
A learning project hosted by sites in the USA and Netherlands. Lots of information on
endangered animals.
Environmental Diseases from A to Z.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/
Basic information on environmental diseases written for middle and high school students.
Teacher support K-12, kids page.
Exotic Animals: Care & Conservation Resource Site.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/
Lots of information on exotic animals and links. Educational resources, training-operant
conditioning and more.
The Exploratorium.
http://www.exploratorium.edu
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits
A hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception. Provides interactive online exhibits
and exhibitions activities, science news and publications.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
http://opa.faseb.org/pages/Publications/opaposter/
The Biologists Discover AMAZing Things page has color photographs of animals that contribute
to medical research and images of magnified specimens of human tissues. Also links to
Breakthroughs in Bioscience articles explaining how important discoveries are rooted is basic
research.
Foundation for Biomedical Research.
http://www.fbresearch.org
NABR home page with links to related organizations, womens health, questions
and facts on research, FAQ's about animals in research, educational materials
and links.
4-H Horse References.
http://www.das.psu.edu/Horse%20Program/youthext/index.html
Reference materials on horses available for a moderate cost or free.
Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Research (FRAME).
http://www.frame.org.uk/
From the United Kingdom. Provides information on alternatives to animal use in research, aims,
activities, history, publications and the latest news.
Frogs.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/
Lots of information and links on frogs for grades K-12.
Genes and Disease.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/
A good overview of the relationship between genetics and various diseases.
Guide to Animal Sounds on the Net.
http://www.members.tripod.com/Thryomanes/AnimalSounds.html
A large index of birds and animals with names linked to the sounds. In English and other
languages. Birds, mammals, frogs, toads, crocodiles, lizards and snakes, fish, insects, and links to
other sites and pages.
The Heart: An Online Exploration.
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
Resource materials and good information on the heart.
Horseshoe Crab Information.
http://members.tripod.co.uk/Lyall/xipho.html
General educational information on horseshoe crabs and information on their use in research.
House Rabbit Society Home Page & Rabbit Care Guide.
http://www.rabbit.org/
Lots of information on rabbits.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
http://www.hhmi.org/start.htm
The visible human heart. For young scientists and those becoming a scientist. Cool science for
curious kids, science as a second language, virtual laboratory, and more.
The Human Body: An Online Tour.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson065.shtml
A tour of the human body that includes sites for all ages plus lots of information about the body.
Also a site called "Out in Space" that deals with the planets in our Solar system for 8-12 year
olds.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
http://www.hsus.org/programs/research/index.html
Information on the use of animals in research, testing and education; animal use in education;
animals in product testing; pain and distress; recommended reading, and more. Has a loan
program to provide educators and students with up-to-date alternatives to classroom dissection
and live animal experimentation covering a large number of small animals and the human. For
more information e-mail: hsuslab@ix.netcom.com.
IACUC Training & Learning Consortium Task Force (IACUC-TLC).
http://www.iacuc.org
A resource for Institutional Animal Care & Use Committees (IACUC) members and staff. A link
archive where online resources are organized in groups under menus and submenus, plus a kids
question section for animal and biological science questions.
Indianapolis Zoo.
http://www.indianapoliszoo.com
One of the most comprehensive zoo websites in the world. Includes both educational and
entertaining features as well as interactive functions. "Web wonders" include elephant cams,
interactive life research data for the whole family and digital tours of the zoo grounds. The site
features a 360 degree moving photographic tour of the Forest Biome and visitors can access the
animal database which includes photos and relevant information for most of the animal
collection.
Institute for Laboratory Animal Resources (ILAR).
http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/
Information on the use of animals in research.
Instructional Materials for Agriculture: Animal Husbandry.
http://www.omgsic.com/agriculture.htm
Information on animal husbandry, crop science, farm management and more.
Interactive Frog Dissection.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/
A step- by- step dissection of a preserved frog for high school biology class rooms.
Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Evaluation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM).
http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/
To coordinate and promote the development, validation and acceptance of alternative
toxicological test methods in the U.S. Federal Government.
Kangaroo Conservation Center.
http://www.kangaroocenter.com/
Information on various species of kangaroos and conservation.
Kids Health Homepage.
http://kidshealth.org/
From the Nemours Foundation. Information for parents, teens and younger kids.
Kids Web: Biology & Life Sciences.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8480/rtbiology.html
Lots of information on biology and life sciences for kids.
Little Scientists Products & Services.
http://www.little-scientists.com/prodserv.htm
The Little Scientists curriculum: Enrichment Classes; In-School field Trips; Classroom Modules
and Learn-at-Home Kits.
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR).
http://msmr.org/
News room, learning center, information on animals in research, science beat and research
library.
Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR).
http://www.mismr.org/
Enrichment program for elementary students (Human & Animals) & High School students
(Biomedical Science: Exploring the Issues). Also sponsors a speaker's bureau and an essay
contest for middle and high school students. Educational material can be ordered from the site.
Mickey: The Inside Story.
http://www.ncifcrf.gov/vetpath/necropsy.html
Perform a mouse post mortem examination on a mouse drawing.
Mid-Continent Association for Agriculture, Biomedical Research & Education (MAABRE).
http://www.maabre.org/index2.htm (Home page)
http://www.maabre.org/teachers_students.htm (Teachers and students page)
http://www.maabre.org/animal_care_do_dont.htm (Do's and Don'ts)
Do's and Don'ts of Using Animals in the Classroom plus many practical recommendations about
choosing & caring for animals in the classroom. Related sites & information for teachers and
students.
Mining Company Guide to Biology.
http://biology.miningco.com/mbody.htm
Provides links to a variety of biology resources on the Internet; animal behavior sites and
educational information for grades K-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
Molecular Biology Program.
http://www.nmsu.edu/~molbio/ http://www.nmsu.edu/~molbio/moc1.html
Biological database and course materials. Internet tools for K-12 teachers: Teaching Genetics
Using The Dog Genome Database. Web tools for teaching genetics; Bioethics and much more.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, E-QUARIUM.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
Kids E-Q with Mysteries of the Deep and Splash Zone, Careers, E-Q Kids Guide to the ocean
habitat and creatures, Aquarium Kids' Guide to the ocean and its animals, teachers E-Q, and
much more. An excellent site.
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).
http://www.nasa.gov
The NASA website. Lots of interesting information on space shots and research.
NASA Human Space Flight. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/index.html
NASA Education Program. http://education.nasa.gov/
NASA Outreach Program. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/index.html
Information for high school, undergraduate, graduate & teachers.
National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA).
http://www.naiaonline.org
To promote a more abundant life for people of this planet through a wise and compassionate
human relationship with animals and the environment. Book store, links, animal rights
information, articles and reports and more.
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).
http://www.nabt.org/sites/S1/index.php?p=60 (Position Statement)
http://www.nabt.org/sites/S1/index.php?p=31 (Comnercial Resource Links)
Position statement on The Use of Animals in Biology Education is available on site, plus links to
online resources for biology educators.
The National Association for Humane & Environmental Education (NAHEE).
http://www.nahee.org/
The Youth Division of the Humane Society of the United States. Kind News Online, Teacher
Resources, Kids Page, Teen Scene and more.
National Atlas of the United States.
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/
From the US Geological Survey. Designed to promote greater geographic awareness. Designed to
serve the interests and needs of a diverse populace in many ways. Designed to stimulate children
and adults. Click on Atlas Maps, Atlas Partners, Atlas News, Atlas FAQ and more. An
interesting site that provides a comprehensive, map-like view of a wealth of data collected by the
US government. Information on birds, cities, streams and water and more.
National Institute for Animal Agriculture.
http://www.animalagriculture.org/
Produces
educational videos and pamphlets on animal care, behavior, handling,
transportation, and diseases. Videos and pamphlets may be ordered directly
from LCI. Links to related sites and technical index links.
National Pork Producers Council.
http://www.nppc.org/
Swine Care Handbook covers husbandry systems, management practices, environmental
management, facilities and equipment, feeding and nutrition, and herd health management. Also
a Food Fun for Kids site.
National Science Resources Center.
http://www.si.edu/nsrc/
Science and Technology for children, resources for teachers, educational resources and lots of
science and technology information.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/animals.aspx
Position Statement: Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom
Natural History Museum, London.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
Lots of interesting stuff. Discovering science, the galleries, picture library and more.
NetVet & Electronic Zoo.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vet.htm
Lots of information on all kinds of animals and links to many other animal and veterinary sites.
Interesting and informative.
Neuroscience for Kids.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
For students and teachers to learn about the nervous system. Teaching resources, kids page and
more.
NIEH Kids Links & Resources (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences).
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/links.htm
Links, resources, science, fun and games.
North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR).
http://www.ncbar.org/
Information for students and teachers and more.
Norwegian Reference Center for Laboratory Animal Science & Alternatives.
http://oslovet.veths.no/
Lots of information and links for laboratory animals.
Ohio Agricultural Education WWW Server. http://www-cms.ag.ohio-state.edu/
This server provides ordering and pricing information for Learning Laboratory Kits, interactive
CD's, books, videos, and brochures. Subject coverage includes quality assurance, animal care,
and handling of beef, dairy, swine, goats, sheep, rabbits and dogs. Teaching materials for FFA
projects are also listed.
Ohio Scientific Education & Research Association (OSERA).
http://www.osera.org/
Offers educational resources for students, teachers and the community including curriculum
materials and arranging tours of affiliated research facilities. Discounts on educational materials
available for Ohio teachers and health care professionals. OSERA Kids has K-12 educational
resources and a speakers bureau.
Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR).
http://www.psbr.org/
Educational materials about animals in science and research, frequently asked questions (FAQ's), disease
fact sheets and consumer product safety. Links to other animal research sites.
Poultry Science Association.
http://www.poultryscience.org/
A professional organization consisting of educators, extension specialists,
administrators and producers committed to advancing the poultry industry.
The Primate Care Site.
http://www.primatecare.com/monkeys.htm
This web site is about monkeys and how they should be kept. It is not intended to encourage the
use of primates as pets but to help understand the needs of primates kept in captivity. Information
on the more commonly kept primates.
Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R).
http://www.primr.org/
Home page for PRIM&R. Conferences, publications, useful links on animal research, human
subject research, research conduct and ethics.
Recommendations for the Care of Amphibians & Reptiles in Academic Institutions.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/species/reptiles/pough.txt
Lots of information on the care of amphibians and reptiles.
Sea World - Busch Gardens.
http://www.SeaWorld.org
An interesting, educational and fun site with links to all four Sea Worlds and Busch Gardens.
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW).
http://www.scaw.com/
A nonprofit educational association to promote the humane use, care and management of animals
used in research, testing or education. Publications and links.
Science Tracer Bullets.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/sctb/
From the Library of Congress. An informal guide to help students locate published materials on
subjects in the field of science and technology.
Smithsonian Web Page for Scientific & Common Names of Mammals.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/msw/
Scientific and common names (taxonomy) for mammal species of the world.
Smithsonian Institution.
http://www.si.edu/
A wealth of information and topics from Aeronautics and Astronomy to Zoology.
Sniffy the Virtual Rat.
http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/special_features/sniffy.html
Software for Windows and Macintosh. Explores principles of shaping and operant conditioning.
Performs up to 15 behaviors.
Sounds of the World's Animals.
http://www.georgetown.edu/cball/animals/animals.html
Sounds of many animals. They all sound the same around the world but each language expresses
them differently. Explore the sounds of the world's animals through the sounds of the world's
languages.
Talk of the Nation Science Friday.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/
Science sites, links, kids connection and more.
Teaching Materials in Laboratory Animal Science & Alternatives.
http://oslovet.veths.no/teaching/materials.html
A Norwegian reference center with links to various sources containing teaching texts on a
number of subjects in laboratory animal science.
Dr. Temple Grandin's Web Page.
http://www.grandin.com
Full text, abstracts, reviews, and general information based on or related to the work of applied ethologist/animal behaviorist Dr. Temple Grandin. Topics include livestock behavior, design of
stockyards and restraining systems, humane and ritual slaughter, stress and meat quality, current
research, animal welfare/rights, and recommended books.
Texas Society for Biomedical Research (TSBR).
http://www.texmed.org/
Medical and educational information and links to more.
Toxicology Education Foundation.
http://www.toxicology.org/
From the Society of Toxicology. Information on toxicology, resources on animals in research,
media resource specialists.
United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee.
http://www.uft.org/?fid=74
For secondary schools. Alternatives to dissection, animals raised on farms, award winning
student projects and more.
University of California, Berkeley Museum of Paleontology.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/
Online exhibits, education and public outreach and more.
The Vaccine Page.
http://vaccines.com/
Annotated searchable directory of Internet resources relating to vaccination. Includes separate
sections for adults, parents, practitioners and researchers. Also a directory of vaccine sites by
country, and a what's new page.
Virtual Hospital.
http://vh.radiology.uiowa.edu/
Hospital, disease and health information and links with information on specific conditions. For
adults, kids and patients. From University of Iowa Health Care.
Virtual Dissections.
http://biology.miningco.com/
The Mining company hosts the following virtual dissections. Click on Virtual Dissections.
Stanfords Virtual Creatures (Frog Island) http://k-2.stanford.edu/
Sheep Brain Dissection Guide http://academic.uofs.edu/department/psych/sheep/
Human Anatomy Body Quest http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/Virtual Tour of a Laboratory Animal Unit.
http://oslovet.veths.no/omvisning/omviseng.html
A tour of an animal facility at the Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Visible Human Project.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/
Scans through the male and female bodies and has interactive knee and virtual colonoscopy
images.
Waikiki Aquarium.
http://waquarium.mic.hawaii.edu/
An interesting site with a virtual tour, education and research, hot links, and an interactive small-scale research project on tropical pacific corals. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on
"Corals are Alive". "Coral Cam" focuses on predators common on Indo-Pacific reefs. These are
only visible during Hawaii daylight hours.
Waltham World of Pet Care.
http://www.waltham.com/
Pet care and nutrition information for dogs, cats, fish and birds.
Whales and Dolphins.
http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/whale.html
General information on whales and dolphins.
Wildlife Conservation Society.
http://wcs.org/
Science, education, kids page, zoos and aquariums, in the wild, photo gallery, news and
magazine. Information on wildlife.
Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research & Education (WABRE).
http://www.wabre.org/
Educational material for teachers K-12 on animals, research and health.
Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center (WRPRC).
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/
Information on nonhuman primates, teaching resources, fact sheets and more.
WWW Virtual Library.
http://vlib.org/Overview.html
http://www.w3.org/vl/
A consortium of subject-specific directories scattered over the web.
Yahoo! Science.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Education/
A multitude of topics and information for students and teachers.
Zoo Net Image Archives.
http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/gallery.html
Lots of images of various zoo animals.
American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com/
Find an animal hospital by state, information about pets, newsletter, coloring page,
recommended reading and frequently asked questions (FAQ's).
American Museum of Natural History Endangered: Exploring a World at Risk
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/index.html
Information about endangered animals and habitats in the world. Epidemic! The World of
Infectious Disease.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
Pet care. Information about the care of various pets. Dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, hamster, gerbil,
health care, travel and links to other sites.
American Veterinary Medical Association - Kids Corner.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/kidscorner/default.asp
Activities for kids, information about veterinarians and pets, safety tips for kids.
The Animals 2.0. Featuring the San Diego Zoo and Animals in the Wild.
http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/otb/97/scsandie.html
Educational software available from Mindscape, Inc. Information and photos of zoo and wild
animals.
Ask Jeeves for Kids.
http://www.ajkids.com
Ask Jeeves questions. Student resources: pre-school and K; Elementary grades; Middle and High
school. Teachers resources. Cool sites.
Breeds of Livestock.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
From the Oklahoma State university, Department of Animal Science. Definition of "breed" and
links to breeds of livestock, poultry and other species.
Digital Dog.
http://www.digitaldog.com/index.html
Information on dogs, dog stories, chat room.
Farm Safety Just 4 kids.
http://www.fs4jk.org/
Games, picture books, safety tips for kids.
Frogland.
http://www.allaboutfrogs.org
Teachers corner, FAQ's, weird facts and more frog information.
Guide to Animal Sounds on the Net.
http://members.tripod.com/Thryomanes/AnimalSounds.html
As it says! Sounds of birds, mammals, frogs, fish, snakes, insects, etc.
Horsefun.
http://horsefun.com/
The home page for horse lovers.
House Rabbit Society.
http://www.rabbit.org/
Rescues rabbits and educates the public, care, behavior, links and more.
How to Love Your Dog.
http://www.geocities.com/~kidsanddogs
Information for kids only about feeding and care of your family dog.
Just for Kids.
http://www.rabbit.org/kids/
Information, photos and stories for kids about rabbits. From the House Rabbit Society.
Kids Corner.
http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/index.htm
Part of the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Program by USDA.
Information on animals, food, virtual field trips, science, teacher resources,
etc.
Kids Farm.
http://www.kidsfarm.com
Shows what happens on real farms and ranches with a focus on animals and people of the Red
Bluff Ranch in Colorado.
Kratts Creatures.
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/
From the program on PBS. Creature World, Creature Crazy, Creature of the Week, episode guide
and more.
Mexican Gray Wolf Web Site for Kids by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
http://mexicanwolf.fws.gov/
Part of the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program Site.
National Agricultural Library (NAL) - Kids & Teens.
http://riley.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=8&tax_level=1&tax_subject=433
Links to argicultural resources for kids and teen .
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Kids & Teachers Corner.
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/kids.htm
As it says. Information about the ocean, fish and marine mammals.
Turtle Trax Home Page.
http://www.turtles.org/overview.htm
Information on Sea Turtles.
http://www.turtles.org/kids.htm
Kidz Korner-Sea Turtles for kids.
USDA for Kids. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=YOUTH_RESOURCES
Lots of good pages, sites and links for kids.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife.
http://www.fws.gov/kids/
Kids Information Central/Junior Fish & Wildlife Biologists. Information on wild animals,
teachers page and information and more.
Whale Times.
http://www.whaletimes.org/whakids.htm
Ask Jake the Sea Dog: Kids page, Ask questions about whales, fish, sharks, penguins and other
ocean animals. Lots of information on ocean animals, scientific names, etc., from Whaletimes library.
The Wild Ones.
http://www.thewildones.org/
A Childrens Education Project of Wildlife Preservation Trust International. Pages for students,
teachers, animal index and more.
http://www.thewildones.org/students.html
A students page.
World Wide Web Virtual Library.
http://www.tiac.net/users/sbr/animals.html
Lots of information on animals, animal rights and links to other sites.
Yahooligans Animal Directory.
http://www.yahooligans.com/science_and_oddities/living_things/animals
Lots of information on animals, kids almanac, worlds of wonder and links.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet.
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
An excellent kids site. Includes: Club Yucky, Gross & Cool Body, Worm World, Yucky Games,
Web Surfers, Bug World and more.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums. http://www.aza.org
Zoo and Aquarium Career Opportunities. http://www.aza.org/ForEveryone/Careers/Career Awareness.
http://eelink.net
List of some jobs (careers) working with animals.
Careers in Animal Ecology.
http://www.ag.iastate.edu/departments/aecl/careers.htm
Animal careers in ecology and links to others.
Careers With Animals.
http://goldrush.com/~groomer/career.html
List of fields with animal careers and links to some.
Careers Working With Exotic Animals.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/careers.html
Good information on how to get started, training facilities/schools, internship opportunities.
Career Opportunities for Animal Science Majors.
http://www.uwrf.edu/afs-all/ani-sci/careers.html
From the University of Wisconsin-Majors in Animal Science. Mostly agricultural.
Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine.
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/cvmbs/careerop.htm
Information on career opportunities in veterinary medicine.
Careers in Veterinary Medicine.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/becomingvet.asp
Information on careers in veterinary medicine.
NetVet Veterinary Career Resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vcareer.htm
Lots of information on veterinary careers.
Petersons.com.
http://www.petersons.com/
Education super site. Education resources and information.
Unusual Careers With Animals.
http://www.arkanimals.com/ark/uac_index.html
Consists of 9 parts with lots of information on animal careers.
Why a Career in Animal Science?
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/handbook/why.htm
Information on the importance of agriculture and its animals.
Zookeeping as a Career.
http://www.aazk.org/
Information on becoming a zookeeper.
Crawford, Richard L.
Selected internet resources for science fairs, animals in education and
research, kids pages and animal careers.
(AWIC resource series ; no. 99-01)
1. Animals--Study and teaching--Computer network resources. 2. Laboratory
animals--Computer network resources. 3. Children--Study and teaching--Activity
programs--Computer network resources. 4. Animal specialists--Vocational
guidance--Computer network resources. 5. Science--Exhibitions--Computer
network resources.
I. Animal Welfare Information Center (U.S.) II. Title.
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