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Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

This oil spill is now the worst in U.S. history. The spill is taking a heavy toll on wildlife. More than 800 dead animals, including birds, fish, and dolphins, have been found in areas affected by the spill.

Minerals Management Service
Oil Affecting Wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico
The Big Oil Spill
The Science of Spills

Oil pollution

Government Sites

Did You Ever Wonder? - Visit the Berkley Labs and learn more about about the structure of cells, how to carve with light, how soil keeps the world in balance and much more.

Energy Kid's Page - Energy Basics - (Energy Information Administration) - Learn along with Energy Ant about different types of energy.

Energy Timelines - (Energy Information Administration) - Fire was civilization's first great energy invention, and wood was the main fuel for a long time. Learn how these different energy sources and technologies evolved.

Famous People in Energy - (Energy Information Administration) - Brief biographies of individuals who have made significant contributions to energy and science.

Hydrogen Basics - (Energy Information Administration) - Hydrogen is the simplest element known to man. Each atom of hydrogen has only one proton. It is also the most plentiful gas in the universe. Stars are made primarily of hydrogen.

Kids Saving Energy - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - Games, tips, and facts just for kids who want to save energy!

Learning About Fossil Fuels - (Fossil Energy Office) - Find out about coal, oil and natural gas and how we use it for energy.

Looking Down an Oil Well - Ever wonder what oil looks like underground, down deep, hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface, buried under millions of tons of rock and dirt? Learn about how oil is pulled out of the earth.

Smart Energy Use for Kids - (Department of Energy) - This site is a great a portal for energy and science education. The material is by subject matter, with other resources for teachers. Oodles of energy dictionaries and glossaries are also available.

Solar Decathlon - Educational Resources for Kids - (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - The Solar Decathlon is a competition for college students, but solar energy is exciting for students of all ages! Solar energy really means that we can use the light from the sun to make electricity. This page has links to help you learn more.

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Other Resources

EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.

Jefferson Lab's Student Zone - Get answers to your science questions. Take a visit through the lab and play some fun science games.

Unit of Super Hero Utilization Management - Top secret site where scientists are conducting experiments on Super Heroes to test their energy-saving Super Powers. You can suggest your own super-hero.

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