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Government Sites
24/7 Science - Lawrence Hall of Science - In these interactives, use your hands, feet,
eyes, ears, brain, imagination and cool tools to experiment, design, test and discover amazing things about the
world around you. It's science and it's fun!
Alaska Kids'
Corner - History, culture and facts about Alaska.
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.
Center for Veterinary Medicine's Kids
Page - Find out about how we protect you and your pets by making sure you and your pets have
safe food and medicine.
Dinosaurs - National Museum of Natural History - Dinosaurs first appeared 230 million years
ago, this site can help you learn more about them.
Disease -
Learn how scientists track down disease to try to find a cure!
Endangered Species Kids' Corner - Learn how loss of habitat and ecosystems can lead to
a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps conserve endangered and threatened
species.
Endangered Wildlife - This page has reference material about endangered species,
including fact sheets, images and videos.
Farm Service Agency for Kids - This site has fun games to
teach you more about farming, crops and ranches.
Giant Pandas Page for Kids - Learn all about the Giant Panda's at the National
Zoo.
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.
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.
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.
Michael's Inside Scoop on Genetics - Your genes are instruction codes for your
body - telling cells what to do. These instruction codes do everything, from telling your body when to start puberty
to determining the shape of your nose.
New Jersey - By The Sea Activity Book - Inline activity book with information,
crosswords, coloring pages, and many other fun things to do to find out more about fish and fishing in New
Jersey.
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)
Not All Bugs Are Bad - Scientists in Manhattan, Kansas, are taking a closer look at helpful
insects, because bugs that eat other bugs can help farmers use less insecticide (chemicals that kill insects).
Ocean Explorer -
The Ocean Explorer web site is entertaining and educational for you to learn about, discover, and virtually explore
the ocean.
Ocean Portal - You
Navigate - Meet amazing creatures, explore the depths of the sea, and discover your connection to
the ocean. This site has images, videos, news updates, and cool ocean stuff.
Rabies Safety
- Learn about rabies and how to protect your pet.
Smithsonian Education's Science and Nature
Page - Learn about the different science and nature exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum.
Texas Outdoor
Kids - Discover native animals and plants arts and crafts and games ideas for having fun outdoors
safely and links to the Outdoor Kids journal and much more.
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - Take a field trip online and when you’re done check
out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet Book.
Other Resources
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.
Children's Butterfly
Site - Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most wondrous
animals.
Forest Fire
Safety - Join Smokey Bear for some forest and campfire fun and, along the way, discover Smokey's
rules for forest fire safety and prevention so that you can become a member of Smokey's team! (Flash
required)
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.
Invasive Plants - National Geographic Kids - Plants
and animals rely on each other. Find out why native plants are so important to the web of life.
It's a Bug World - Learn about the habitats of bugs and how
we need to respect their space in our world!
Lions: Photos, Video, Facts - National Geographic
Kids - For all their roaring, growling and ferociousness, lions are family animals. They usually live in
groups of 15 or more animals called prides. Learn more.
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.
Mouth
Health - Experiment to find the healthiest choices about food, tobacco, and cleaning habits then
create your own poster about healthy mouth habits. (Flash required)
National Aquarium
Exhibits - The Aquarium features hundreds of exhibits featuring more than 16,500 animals. Find out
what's happening now.
National
Geographic Kids - Wanna hear about current events? National Geographic gives you the top news
stories on animals and nature, people and places, and science and space, where you can listen to a song about
the order of the planets.
South Carolina Aquarium - Kids' Page - Learn about sea turtles and watch them eat and
check out Carly's Sea Star Captain's Log.
The Body
Explained - This video production answers a number of common questions about how the body
works. Covers topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups.
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