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Government Sites
Agricultural and Food Scientist - Agricultural and food scientists look for the answers to
questions about how farms can use less labor, control pests and weeds, conserve soil and water.
Alaska Kids' Corner
- History, culture and facts about Alaska.
Antarctic Expedition - National Zoo scientists have headed south - way south! Join them
on their Antarctic Expedition.
Behind the Scenes with the National
Zoo's Lion Cubs - Go behind the scenes with Great Cats Curator Craig Saffoe as he works with
animal keepers and veterinarians to prepare the National Zoo's frisky lion cubs for their public debut.
BugInfo - This site has all kinds of information on bugs including backyard bugs,
household insects, and more.
Dinosaurs - National Museum of Natural History - Dinosaurs first appeared 230 million years
ago, this site can help you learn more about them.
Endangered Wildlife - This page has reference material about endangered species,
including fact sheets, images and videos.
Exploring
Estuaries - 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.
Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge - Use binoculars,
field guides, a camera, and other tools, as well as talk to local people to help you make decisions about a fictional
forest reserve in this educational game.
Hatching Chicks in the Classroom - Embryology - Watch as students hatch chicks in the
classroom. These students take the responsibilities of caring for the fertilized eggs and then the chicks after they
have hatched.
Lion Cams - National Zoo - The Zoo is home to two adult female lions, Shera and
Nababiep, and one adult male lion, Luke. Shera gave birth to four cubs on August 31. Watch this pride live on the
National Zoos web cam.
Lion Facts - National Zoo - Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth,
and jaws for pulling down and killing prey. Their coats are yellow-gold.
National Zoo -
Visit the online exhibits, or take a tour and learn about the plants, animals and people of the Smithsonian’s National
Zoo.
Natural Inquirer -
A middle school science education journal. Find scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest
Service about nature, trees, wildlife and more.
North American
Mammals - This website provides information for over 400 mammal species and includes high-quality
range maps, photographs, scientific illustrations, family tree diagrams, weights and measures, and more. (Flash
required)
Ocean Explorer -
The Ocean Explorer web site is entertaining and educational for you to learn about, discover, and virtually explore
the ocean.
Protecting the Planet - Explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black
bear, through online activities.
Rabies Safety
- Learn about rabies and how to protect your pet.
Science and Nature - Smithsonian Magazine - Read these interesting articles
on nature and wildlife.
Science
Facts - Get the answers to life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry; it will introduce
you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology.
Smithsonian Education's Science and Nature
Page - Learn about the different science and nature exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum.
Zoology - Encyclopedia Smithsonian - This site has an
awesome collection of zoology resources on birds, mammals, bugs, marine animals, and habitats.
Other Resources
Animal Diversity Web - Animal Diversity Web is an online searchable encyclopedia of the
natural history of animals.
Animals and Exhibits - New England Aquarium - Explore vibrant coral reefs,
from the Bahamas and the tropical Pacific to temperate Australia. Learn about the animals and explore the exhibits
from your computer.
Brainteaser Quiz: Dinosaurs - Test your Dinosaur smarts.
Education (Teachers) Page - National Geographic - Find multimedia activities
aligned with national standards, educational projects, and more.
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The EurekAlert! Science
for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Georgia Aquarium - Kids Corner - A variety of fun Atlanta kids activities that you can do
before, during and after your trip to the Aquarium.
Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists - Visitors will enjoy learning
about the thoughts and experiences of the scientists working in Antarctica and the Arctic.
Kentucky Bug Connection - A guide to Kentucky's insects, spiders,
and related arthropods. See pictures, read biological profiles, collection tips, and folklore about Kentucky's most
fascinating creatures.
Kid
Territory - San Diego Zoo - Learn about the animals at the San Diego Zoo; you can also learn some
fun recipes, crafts and science experiments.
Montana Dinosaur
Trail - The Montana Dinosaur Trail was created to highlight the unique and, in many cases, world
class dinosaur displays, interpretation and programs found in Montana.
Nanooze - The Science Web Magazine for Kids - Learn about the world that is too small to see
and making tiny things using something called nanotechnology.
National Aquarium
Exhibits - The Aquarium features hundreds of exhibits featuring more than 16,500 animals. Find out
what's happening now.
Science Behind the
News - Uses news and current events to explore science and the larger issues it raises.
Sea World Animal Information Database - Provides information and fun facts about a a
variety of animals.
Shedd Aquarium - Explore By Animal - Come be amazed by the amazing animals
that live at Shedd Aquarium, all 25,500 of them!
WildFinder Mapping the World's Species - WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database
of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where
species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.
Wonders of the Sea - Wonders of the Seas" highlights different animals with text and images,
from sponges to sharks.
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