Government Sites
Agricultural and Food Scientist - How can farms use less labor? Control pests
and weeds? Conserve soil and water? Do all of the above, yet still grow more food? Agricultural and
food scientists look for the answers to these kinds of questions.
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Here, we've put
together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-
off place for coming up with your own project.
Agriculture in the Classroom - Kids Zone - (Department of
Agriculture) - Kids Zone is a fun and interactive way to learn and get ideas about science projects,
farm and fun food, take virtual tours and much more!
Agriculture in the Classroom - Teen Scene - (Department of
Agriculture) - This interactive site explores agricultural science, issues, careers and edutainment where
students use their knowledge to succeed at online games.
Agriculture in the Classroom - Webquests - (Department of
Agriculture) - Take an online journey to explore genetics, the Utah's rangelands, DNA for dinner and
much more!
Alaska
Kids - This site has great information on how to stay safe, how to stay healthy, and help
with homework in the student guide.
Ask the Answer Worm - S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students
questions about soil and stuff.
Botany and Horticulture -
(Smithsonian) - This site has an amazing list of resources on botany, horticulture, and plant
Conservation Central - Conservation Central is a habitat education program.
This program explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through the
following online activities.
Earth
Observatory - Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the
mysteries of our climate and environmental change.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts - (Library of Congress) - Did you
ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a
cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena
that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically.
Explorers'
Club - The Environmental Protection Agency’s website allows you to explore your
environment and learn about the many things you can do to protect it.
Exploring Estuaries - Estuaries are places where freshwater rivers and streams
flow into the ocean, mixing with the seawater. A wide variety of birds, fish, and other wildlife make
estuaries their home. Use this Web site to explore these unique environments, including some of the
plants and animals that live there.
Florida -
Kids miamidade.gov - Learn about Miami Dade County, get homework help, learn
about nature and the sea, play fun games and more.
Habitat Adventure: Panda
Challenge - In "Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge!", you will help make decisions
about a fictional forest reserve. You will use binoculars, field guides, a camera, and other tools, as
well as talk to local people to help you make the best decisions.
Nature Net -
Learn about wildlife, plants, geologic resources in our parks, and more.
Science and Nature - Smithsonian Magazine - Read these
interesting articles on nature and wildlife.
Space
Agriculture in the Classroom - (Department of Agriculture, NASA) - Learn about the
space program and the role of agriculture in our economy and society. Helps students see the
connection between agricultural practices on Earth that relate to space-based research, particularly in
the plant sciences.
Other Resources
Biology In
Motion - Here you will find animations, interactive activities, and cartoons designed to
make learning biology fun.
DiscoveryKids.com - has put together a whole site about
adventure and the adventures we think you should try. Ever wanted to climb a climbing wall? Ride a
camel? Learn to take your own pictures? Well, here is the place to learn how.
e.encyclopedia - e.encyclopedia combines the best of a
traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the reader to the most helpful,
appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The
EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Exploratorium: Traits of Life - What are the essential elements of life? How can
you distinguish between the living and nonliving world? You can explore these questions and more at
the Exploratorium’s new collection of Life Science exhibits.
Homework Help - National Geographic -
Check out this page for information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and
more on subjects like animals, history and science - perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
Learning Adventures - Browse through and learn some amazing science
facts! Find out about the Woolly Mammoth, oceans, Cleopatra's Palace
and much more!
New York Times - Science and Health -
Explore science and health issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.
Plant Basics - Learn about the basic structure of plants, photosynthesis, and
more.
Shedd Aquarium - Waters of the World - Dive to the ocean floor
and wade through a wetland. Visit rivers big and small and explore a Great Lake.
The Ingredients for Life - In one corner of the Solar System, life
abounds. From the frozen lakes in Antarctica to the boiling ocean-floor springs of the Pacific, planet
Earth is teeming with life. But these diverse locations all share some common ground. They all
contain the essential ingredients needed to create life. Learn what those ingredients are.
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