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Government Sites
AirNow
Students - Learn about ozone and particle pollution by viewing the animations at right. Click on
"Smog City" below to see how individual choices, environmental factors and land use contribute to air
pollution.
Arctic - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - This Arctic Theme
Page provides access to widely distributed Arctic data and information for scientists, students, teachers,
academia, managers, decision makers and the general public.
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.
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - National Museum of Natural History - (Smithsonian
Institution) - 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.
Drinking Water
Kids' Stuff - This site has great 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 - (Department of Education) - Ecosystems, clean water, land use,
environmental protection, maps, and more.
Environment and Conservation
Movement - (Library of Congress) - The history of the conservation movement in America.
Environmental Studies - Smithsonian
Institution - This site has a variety of resources on such topics as climate change, marine
ecosystems, conservation. land habitats and more.
EPA Student
Center - This site from the Environmental Protection Agency is for students in the 5th thru 8th
grades. Learn about projects, careers, ecosystems and much more.
Estuaries.Gov - Students Page - (National Estuarine Research Reserve
System) - Learn about basic estuarine concepts and answer questions to solve a puzzle. You can also find
information about careers in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the knowledge and
skills required to enter these careers, and much more.
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.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Students’ Corner -
This Corner is intended to explain to students of all ages how the FERC regulates energy for the United States.
There are many different things to learn about FERC, including the history and the energy industries we
regulate and our commitment to the environment.
Florida
- Water Matters - The Southwest Florida Water Management District offers Water Matters to help
students learn how to protect of our precious water resource.
Greenhouse Effect - (Environmental Protection Agency) - The greenhouse effect is the
rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because certain gases in the atmosphere trap energy from the
sun. Because of how they warm our world, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases. Read more
about the importance of these gases.
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.
Kids and Teens - National Agricultural
Library - Do you like to eat? What's your nutrition IQ? Do you really enjoy animals? Insects too?
Do you like veterinary medicine? Is engineering what you want to do? Interested in plants or ecology? Does
chemistry excite you? Learn more about food and agricultural sciences.
Kids Saving
Energy - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - Games, tips, and facts just for kids who
want to save energy!
Kids Saving Energy - Games and Activities - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy) - Fun games and activities for kids who want to save energy.
Let’s Go
Outside! - (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) - 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.
NASA for Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise - This NASA kids site brings the world
into your playroom. Listen to an earthquake's rumble. Look into the eye of a hurricane. Find out why the wind
blows. Visit storms up close. Play games. The kids' quizzes here feature sound effects. Flashy graphics and
well-written text make complicated science kid-friendly. Guarantee: If a child spends at hour at this site, she'll
learn a few things most adults don't know.
National Ocean Service Education Page - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - This site teaches you about our environment and the ocean. Learn about nautical charts,
estuaries, pollution and more. There's also a section for teachers with lesson plans and professional
development.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration - Research - The goal of the site is to
provide middle school science students and teachers with research and investigation experiences using on-
line resources.
National Zoo
- Visit the online exhibits, or take a tour and learn about the plants, animals and people of the Smithsonian’s
National Zoo.
NationalAtlas.gov -
Make interactive maps within your web browser! This program allows you to make your own maps. Select,
change, and display map layers. Roam across America and zoom in to reveal more detail. Point at map
features to learn more about them. Locate and map more than 2,000,000 geographic names in the United
States. New map layers are added each month.
Natural Inquirer
- (Forest Service) - This journal was created so that scientists can share their research with middle school
students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All
of the research in this journal is concerned with nature, trees, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities and water.
Protect the Planet Promise - National Zoo -
(Smithsonian) - Think about the things you do every day. You can help the planet just by making wise choices.
Complete this list, sign the bottom, and post it in your home or classroom as a reminder of your promise to
save the planet!
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.
Science Resources - USGS - (Geological Survey) - Learn about Biology, Geology,
Geography and water.
Sewage In Your
Face - (City of San Diego) - Sewage in Your Face! is a laugh-out-loud exploration of wastewater
treatment. In this virtual science classroom, this site gives kids the opportunity to be a plumber and take a
treatment plant tour - all while learning about the importance of a clean and healthy environment.
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.
The Water
Cycle - This site is the most comprehensive Web site about "The Water Cycle" anywhere. It
features a wonderful diagram of the natural water cycle and an in-depth discussion of each of the 15 topics on
the diagram. And, the diagram is available in over 52 languages!
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 - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - An interactive story based on the estuarine environment introduces what the estuary is, its
diverse ecosystems, tidal influences, restoration efforts, marine debris, and personal responsibility and care
for environment.
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.
Your Environment. Your Choice. - (Environmental Protection Agency) - You make
choices every day that affect the environment: Do I throw away this notebook paper? What do I pack in my
lunch? This site enables to make environmentally sound choices about the products and natural resources
you use, the waste you create and the environment in which you live.
Other Resources
Alliance to Save Energy Kids Page - It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, you
can help your parents reduce home energy use, which helps save money and the environment. Learn how
with fun stories, videos, games, and much more.
Earth 911 - For
Students - It’s never to early to learn about the environment. Get schooled in some of the most
talked about environmental topics.
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 - Your mission, should you choose
to accept it, is to learn everything you can about car design, environmental impact, energy efficiency and
alternative fuels.
Hands
on Nature from the BBC - Discover Nature activities and explore wildlife habitats in Great
Britain.
Handy’s
Little Helpers - Learn about the three R’s (recycling, reduction and reuse) and how important they
are to the environment. This section also provides information on two very important issues: water
conservation and how to dispose of your electronics.
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!
I Buy Different - Your
buying choices make a difference and can send a message to companies. By buying differently, you can tell
corporations that there’s a better way—one that uses less water, trees, and fossil fuels; decreases air and
water pollution; and protects wildlife habitat.
Learning Adventures - Browse through and learn some amazing science facts! Find
out about the Woolly Mammoth, oceans, Cleopatra's Palace
and much more!
PBS Point of View Borders - Environment - Explore more about air, water, and
earth and learn more about what is happening to our environment.
Science - New York Times - Explore science in depth or search by subject. Also view
slideshows.
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.
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.
Space & Science - National Geographic Kids - Learn
what you can do to protect the Earth, animals, and resources. And find out why it's important to plant native
plants in your garden.
Tennessee - TVA
Kids - Learn all about the Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA and how you can help protect the
environment with this interactive site.
The
Green Squad - This site teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and
environmental and health issues.
The Greens - A site
for kids about looking after the planet.
The Kids Green Toolkit - It’s your planet, too. You can make small changes every day
that can add up to big changes for the future.
The WHY Files - The Why
Files cover issues of science, health, environment and technology from a unique perspective. Using news and
current events as a springboard to explore science and the larger issues it raises, we hope to show science
as a human enterprise and a way of looking at the world.
Ways of Knowing Trail - Take an interactive journey with 4 teens to explore a forest.
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