Kids and Teens
Spotlights |
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Welcome to the Teachers' Desk, where you'll find a variety of teacher-ready activities to accompany the stories and other features in the Sci4Kids web site.
From a coloring page for the younger set, to a monster of a word find for the older kids, the content encompasses a range of student levels.
![Let's Move! Logo Logo of the Let's Move! initiative, which seeks to reduce childhood obesity within a generation.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/letsmoveweblogo.gif)
White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Let's Move Initiative.
Presents a downloadable action plan of five simple steps for children to boost their physical activity and grow up healthier. Includes links to information for parents, schools, community leaders, and chefs.
![Sci4Kids logo with butterfly and beaker](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/sci4kids_0.gif)
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Learn what scientists at the Agricultural Research Service do. Explore topics such as animals, aquaculture, environment, farming, insects, nutrition, plants, satellites, soil, technology, test tubes, transportation, water, weird science and more.
![A Girl and Her Brown Swiss Heifer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/EDgirl_cow_0.jpg)
United States Department of Agriculture.
An extensive collection of resources for kids and teens pertaining to all aspects of agriculture, including animals, nutrition, fire safety, and the outdoors.
![Animal Welfare Information Center Animal Welfare Information Center](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/animal_welfare_center_0.jpg)
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A wide-reaching list of sites regarding animals, careers with animals, and science fairs. Also includes lots of links to fun sites for kids.
![Wilbur the Soil Wizard](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/Wilbur.jpg)
DOI. Bureau of Land Management.
Did you know that almost all the food you eat and the clothes you wear depend on soil? Learn more about soil with Wilbur the Soil Wizard. You can even adopt a soil critter!
![Tractor and silo](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/EDtractor_silo_2.jpg)
DOL. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
An illustrated, interactive Web-based training tool addressing common agricultural hazards and offering potential safety solutions for both employers and young workers. Includes links to related resources.
![Logo for the Team Nutrition program. Team Nutrition Logo](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/TNLogoSh.jpg)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Interactive learning and skill-building regarding healthy eating and physical activity. Includes songs, experiments, activity sheets, comics, clipart, worksheets, games, posters, e-cards, recipes, and more.
![Child with daisies](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130105205004im_/http://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/nal_thumbnail/public/field_item_image/EDchild_daisies_1.jpg)
Texas A&M University. Horticulture Program.
Presents an array of activities, projects, games, and learning opportunities for children on gardening, nutrition, composting, and horticulture.