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Government Sites
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - National Museum of Natural History - Discover the amazing
world of soils with images and information.
Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff - Choose your age group and explore these
resources on our drinking water.
Drinking Water and Ground Water - Kids' Stuff Grades 4-8 - This
EPA Office of Water’s web page has links to games and activities that will help you learn about drinking water.
Earth
Observatory - Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of
our climate and environmental change.
Environment -
FREE - Ecosystems, clean water, land use, environmental protection, maps, and more.
Environment and Conservation
Movement (1850-1920) - Chronicles the movement to conserve and protect America's natural
heritage, through books, pamphlets, government documents, manuscripts, prints, photographs, and motion picture
footage.
Environmental Resources for Students - Learn about projects, careers, ecosystems and
much more.
Environmental Studies - Smithsonian Institution
- This site has a variety of resources on such topics as climate change, marine ecosystems, conservation. land
habitats and more.
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.
Florida
Water Matters - Learn how to protect precious water resource.
GlobalWarming.House.Gov - There are many small changes that
you can make every day, at home, to help combat global climate change.
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.
Kids Only Game Time! NASA Earth Science Enterprise - Listen to an earthquake's
rumble - find out why the wind blows - visit storms up close and play games.
Kids Saving Energy - Games and Activities - Fun games and activities for kids who want
to save energy.
Let’s Go
Outside! - Spending family time outside is easy and fun. Whether it is your own backyard, a local
community park or a national wildlife refuge, there are lots of outdoor places you can visit. It's time to reconnect
with our environment.
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.
Recycle
City - There's lots to do here - people and places to visit and plenty of ways to explore how the
city's residents recycle, reduce, and reuse waste.
Sand and Gravel Program - Kid Connection - Here are several projects
and experiments to learn about erosion and sedimentation, and see it in action.
Sewage In Your
Face - In this virtual science classroom, this Sewage in Your Face gives kids the laugh-out-loud
opportunity to be a plumber and take a treatment plant tour - all while learning about the importance of a clean and
healthy environment.
Student's Guide to Climate Change - Learn about the importance of greenhouse gases and
how they trap energy from the sun in the atmosphere and warm the earth.
The Water
Cycle - This site features a wonderful diagram in 52 languages of the natural water cycle and an in-
depth discussion of each of the 15 topics on the diagram.
Water Drops: Science Fun for Kids in the Water Environment - This site has
a collection of fun facts, games, and projects for kids to learn about our water environment. Each issue will have
a different theme, although all material will relate to the science of water pollution and clean water.
Water Science for
Schools - This site offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps,
and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
WaterLife:
Where Rivers Meet the Sea - Learn about estuaries using this online game.
What's Up With Our Nation's Water? - Learn about our nation's water supply, how
the quality of water is determined, what is measured, what ground water is, get ideas for science projects and
more.
Other Resources
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.
Fuel Our Future - Middle School Students - Learn everything you can about car
design, environmental impact, energy efficiency and alternative fuels.
School and Environment - This site teaches kids about the relationship between their
schools and environmental and health issues.
Science Behind the
News - Uses news and current events to explore science and the larger issues it raises.
Smog City -
Visit this website and take the smog city visitors’ tour guide. Learn about ozone, the air quality index, and what
you can do to prevent air pollution.
Tennessee
Valley Authority for Kids - Play games, get homework help and watch videos while learning to help
protect the environment with this interactive site.
Ways of Knowing Trail - Take an interactive journey with 4 teens to explore a forest.
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