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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 ecosystems.
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.
Plant Fact Sheet - (Smithsonian) - Information for gardeners about different plants.
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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