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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.
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Here, we've put together a few basic ideas
of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own
project.
Agriculture in the Classroom - Kids Zone - Kids Zone is a fun and interactive way to learn
and get ideas about science projects, farm and fun food, take virtual tours and much more! (Requires Flash)
Alaska Kids' Corner
- History, culture and facts about Alaska.
Botany and Horticulture - This site has an amazing
list of resources on botany, horticulture, and plant ecosystems.
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.
Plant Fact Sheet - Information for gardeners about different plants.
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.
Space Agriculture
in the Classroom - Learn about the space program and the role of agriculture in our economy and
society. Helps students see the connection between agricultural practices on Earth that relate to space-based
research, particularly in the plant sciences.
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.
Exploratorium: Traits of Life - What are the essential elements of life? How can you distinguish
between the living and nonliving world? You can explore these questions and more at the Exploratorium’s new
collection of Life Science exhibits.
Plant
Basics - Learn about the basic structure of plants, photosynthesis, and more.
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