Government Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
*) |
Agriculture and Math Fun - Fun agriculture and
math site with quizzes, games, and links to other sites. |
Agriculture in the Classroom Kid's Corner - Learn
about the role and importance of agriculture in the economy and society. |
Ask the Answer Worm - S.K.Worm,
the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers
students questions about soil and stuff. |
California Desert - Explore the wild world of the
California desert. Take a look at the area's nature, people, and weather, or find out what to do there. There are also lots
of great photos of different desert features. |
Children's Butterfly Site - Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most wondrous animals. Their
beauty, seemingly miraculous metamorphosis, and apparently carefree flight all spark our imaginations. Learn more
here. |
Children's Health Protection - Learn of some things
you can do to protect health from hazards in the environment. |
Coast Guard Mascots - The Coast Guard follow have
a custom of adopting a member of the animal kingdom as a ship's mascot. Here are a few of the animals that served,
many with distinction and not a few in combat, with the nation's oldest sea service. |
Darby Duck and the Aquatic Crusaders - Become an Aquatic Crusader and join Darby Duck in the fight against water pollution! Understanding
the characteristics of water, that precious resource we are trying to protect. And understanding how it interacts with
other elements in the environment, some of which pollute it and cause problems for people and
animals. |
Endangered Species Picture Book - Download an
entire coloring book free at this Environmental Protection Agency site, or just print out pictures of your favorite
threatened animals. Find out who's who and who's endangered. Color a bald eagle or a big-eared
bat. |
Energy Kid's Page - Learn along with Energy Ant
about different types of energy. This site is from the Energy Information Administration. |
EPA - Kids' Stuff - This EPA – Office of Water’s web
page has links to games and activities that will help you learn about drinking water. |
EPA Global Warming Kids Site - This site explains
what global warming is, the greenhouse effect, and the changes in climate and weather. |
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. |
FDA Kids' Page - Learn about animal care, food
safety, vaccines and much more about the Food and Drug Administration. |
Florida - Kids miamidade.gov - Learn about Miami
Dade County, get homework help, learn about nature and the sea, play fun games and more. |
FSA
Kids - This site, from the Farm Service Agency, has fun games to teach you
more about farming, crops and ranches. |
Kansas - Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Kids
Page - This is a great page from Lawrence, Kansas. It has an online
animated book, a concentration game, and doing a house walk-thru. |
Kids'
Castle - This Smithsonian site has information to kids’ questions on sports,
history, the arts, travel, science and air and space, all with great photos. |
Kids' Science Page - National Agricultural Library - Hey kids! 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. |
Master Bug Theater - There is a whole world of life in
rivers and lakes. Some of the tiny animals living in the water are benthic, meaning they live in the bottom of the
waterbody. Some are Macroinvertebrates because they are large and easy to see (macro) and because they have no
backbone (invertebrate). Learn important facts about Macroinvertebrates. |
NASA for Kids Only - 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 Marine Sanctuary Program -
Here you'll find information about our nation's marine sanctuaries -- their history and current management, their
scientific and educational programs, and their continuing efforts to conserve our nation's ocean and coastal
treasures. |
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. |
National Weather Service Kids Page
- The National Weather Service's kids' page serves up age-appropriate fun for all kids. Download an informative tornado-
safety coloring book for your preschooler. While she's coloring, your older children can click on the Severe Storms Lab
Weather Room where lightning flashes across the screen while they choose from a mean-weather menu. Tornadoes?
Hurricanes? Lightning? Learn how to read a weather map or read about the scientists who chase storms. Kids who want
more substance can click into a litany of links. |
National
Zoo - Visit the online exhibits, or take a tour and learn about the plants,
animals and people of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. |
Nature
Net - Learn about wildlife, plants, geologic resources in our parks, and
more. |
Nature Watch - This USDA Forest Service site offers
a unique view into wildlife, fish and wildflowers or take a visit through a national forest. |
NIEHS Kids' Page - Learn how the environment
affects your health. Get ideas for science projects, tackle some brainteasers, and more. |
North American Mammals - The website, from the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, provides information for over 400 mammal species and
includes high-quality range maps, photographs, scientific illustrations, family tree diagrams, weights and measures, and
more. |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Students'
Corner - Nuclear energy is a way to generate heat using the fission process
of atoms. A nuclear power plant converts the heat into electricity. Learn more about nuclear reactors, radiation, terms,
and more. |
OPIC for Kids (U.S. Foreign Policy) -
The Overseas Private Investment helps American companies build their businesses in developing countries, and helps
support U.S. foreign policy. OPIC provides loans, loan guaranties and political risk insurance. |
Park
Net - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical place
and learn about natural resources in our parks. |
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. |
Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood - Find out
how Roofus' Solar Home is energy smart and what makes it run. |
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Kids Site - Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is one of over 540 refuges scattered throughout the United States.
This refuge was established in 1930 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds. Learn more about this refuge and
different varieties of animals. |
Sci4Kids - Science is everywhere you look. Learn
what scientists do at the Agricultural Research Service. You may be a student today but may already be on your way to
a career in science or farming or computers. |
Splash - Desdemona's Splash! This is a game
about water quality and the environment and is a wonderful way to interactively teach both kids and adults how to reduce
runoff pollution to protect our water resources. |
Texas - Fort Worth Environmental
Management Department Kids Page - Click an meet Captain Crud. He is
here to challenge you to help your parents get the crud out of your house and take it to the Environmental Collection
Center. |
The
Globe Program - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the
Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and
understand the global environment. Students and teachers from over 10,000 schools in more than 95 countries are
working with research scientists to learn more about our planet. |
The Learning Room - This site contains links to
pages specific to certain species. Want to know the life cycle of the boreal toad? Or why leaves change colors? Or all
about dirt? Check out these links to find out everything you wanted to know about each of the
subjects. |
The
National 4-H Web - 4-H is the youth education branch of the Cooperative
Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Each state and each county has access
to a County Extension office for both youth and adult programs. 4-H is fun with friends. 4-H is learning and doing cool
things. 4-H is meetings, camp, workshops, social activities, trips, and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities and helping
others. 4-H is responsibility and hard work and success. |
The NOAA Photo Library - NOAA collection includes
thousands of weather and space images, hundreds of images of our shores and coastal seas, and thousands of marine
species images ranging from the great whales to the most minute plankton. |
The Weather Room - This page provides general
information for kids, parents, and teachers. Elementary school coloring books are available for parents and teachers to
print and use for weather education in the classroom or at home. |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Especially for Kids!
- Learn about endangered species, national wildlife refuges, migratory birds, fisheries resources , the value of wetlands,
and how kids, like you, can help. |
USGS - Learning Web - Explore things on, in,
around, and about the Earth such as plants and animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how biology, geology, hydrology,
and geography can help us understand our changing world. |
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit - This
award-winning interactive program is part of the "Whole Frog" project. You can interactively dissect a (digitized) frog
named Fluffy, make movies, and play the Virtual Frog Builder Game. The interactive Web pages are available in a
number of languages. |
Vortex: Unraveling the Mystery - This site contains
information and pictures of how tornadoes develop and real data collected by tornado chasers. |
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. |
Whole Frog Project - This award-
winning interactive program is part of the "Whole Frog" project. You can interactively dissect a (digitized) frog named
Fluffy, make movies, and play the Virtual Frog Builder Game. The interactive Web pages are available in a number of
languages. |
Woodsy Owl - Woodsy Owl is a whimsical fellow
and he's got his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature. Woodsy encourages
youngsters to marvel at and explore the natural world, even in the city. His new motto, "Lend a Hand--Care for the Land."
encourages everyone to make a positive difference in the world. |
Year of the Ocean - The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides information on marine life, threatened and endangered species, facts
about the world’s oceans fish, and protecting coral reefs. |
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - Test your knowledge about Yellowstone National Park. Learn about different animals, plan a visit and
learn about the history of the park. |
Organization Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
*) |
5 Tigers - The Tiger Information Center - Tigers are an endangered species and they live in Asia. There are five different tiger subspecies: the
Amur (Siberian) tiger, the Bengal tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the South China tiger and the Sumatran tiger. Three tiger
subspecies have gone extinct in the past 100 years. Learn all about these tigers! |
Animaland - This site from the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has great information on caring for you pet, humane education, games
and cartoons and much more. |
ASPCA Animaland - Visit the ASPCA's special kids
section for the low down on the animal kingdom. You can ask Azula anything about animals, play some games, or read
about wild careers. |
Care For Animals - Animated
Journeys - You can choose from a variety of movies from selecting and
adopting a pet to pet health and more. |
Careers in Veterinary
Medicine - The American Veterinary Medical Association has created a site
that has everything you need to know about becoming a Veterinary Specialist. |
Cloud Forest Alive - If Africa's not your thing, how
about checking out the cloud forests in Central America? Weekly lessons and a variety of webcams make you feel like
you're actually there! |
Fantastic Forest - Look and listen as you take a
virtual nature walk and discover what's in this forest from National Geographic! You'll need to have Shockwave to view the
site. |
Humane Teen - HumaneTeen shows you how young
people make a difference for animals and their world. This site is maintained by the youth education division of The
Humane Society of the United States. |
Jason Project: A Living Laboratory -
JASON XIV: From Shore to Sea will engage students and teachers in an exciting journey to explore the unique Channel
Islands region of California. The waters of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and the densely populated
California coastline, and will serve as our "laboratory" for studying nature's dynamic systems during the 2002-2003
school year. |
Kid Outdoors - Check out this e-zine that has
colorful articles with information about where to go, what to do and bring, and when to visit the outdoors! You can also
learn safety tips or try fun puzzles. |
Kid Territory - San Diego Zoo - Learn about the
animals at the San Diego Zoo; you can also learn some fun recipes, crafts and science
experiments. |
Kind
News - Kind News is a newspaper for kids grades K - 6th. It features articles,
puzzles and celebrity interviews that teaches you the value of showing kindness, and respect to animals, the
environment and one another |
Little MAB - Learn about Biosphere Reserves with
Loustic the Lynx. |
Oregon Zoo's KidsZone - Oregon Zoo is the oldest
zoo west of the Mississippi. The zoo's 64 acres are home to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian
elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears. Learn some animal facts, go behind the scenes at the zoo and
play some fun activities. |
Pets911 - Find the perfect pet that needs to be
rescued and adopted. Just enter your zip code, select the type of pet you are looking for, and just look at those
adorable faces waiting for someone to take them home. |
PowerSmart - Tips to Save Money and the Planet - Find out ways to help your parents save money and help our planet by making your home more
energy-efficient. |
Sea World Animal Information Database - Do you need quick information or fun facts about a terrestrial or aquatic animal? Want answers to the
most commonly asked questions about animal life? Find these answers and much more right here. |
Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic - Mush! It's a dog's life
and PBS' Nature wants to show you what it's like. Find out what it takes to pull those sleds across frozen terrain and
read the story of Balto, a very brave Husky. You can even try your hand at some virtual
dogsledding. |
Web Ed-Ventures - Oregon Coast
Aquarium - Web Ed-Ventures are online explorations of marine and aquatic
science topics. In short, you get to click around and learn a whole lot about marine biology. |
Wonders of the Sea - The Oceanic Research Group
"Wonders of the Seas" page highlights different animals with text and images, from sponges to
sharks |
Zoboomafoo - Find out about this show for kids on
PBS! This fun site has cool info on the characters, facts about animals, games, and coloring pages. |
Education Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov *) |
Animal Diversity Web - Animal Diversity Web is an
online encyclopedia. ADW is a large searchable encyclopedia of the natural history of animals. Every day, thousands
of students use it to answer animal questions. Other sites specialize in local, endangered, or particular kinds of
animals. |
Animal Doc Com - Ever think about being a
veterinarian? Find out what vet students are learning about dogs, horses, sheep, cattle, llamas, and
more. |
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees -
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees is designed to students gain an appreciation of trees, observe trees in their everyday
lives, and develop an interest in discovering more about trees. |
Katerpillars and Myster Bugs - Can you figure out the mystery bug on this fun site from the University of Kentucky? Investigate insects
and their relatives, try the tasty bugfood, and have lots of bug fun! |
Let's Talk About Insects - Let's Talk About Insects
is designed to help students gain an appreciation of insects; learn how insects grow and develop (metamorphosis), and
learn the importance of insects in our environment. |
My First Garden - This is a guide to the world of fun
and clever gardening. This website is for students to learn about the beauty of gardens, and the care involved in
planning, nurturing and enjoying the benefits of gardening in a variety of spaces and places. |
The Adventures of Herman - This is the
autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the Worm. Learn about the history and anatomy of worms and even find out what's
in the Worm Deli. |
The Great Plant Escape - This site is designed to
introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow. |
Commercial Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
*) |
Be A Habitat Hero! - This National Geographic's site
allows you to expand your mind as you come to the rescue of our habitats. While you're getting up close and personal
with earth’s six habitats, you can also get the scoop on protected lands, biodiversity, urban sprawl, conservation and
population. |
Discovery School - Information on a variety of topics
presented in a fun manner. |
DiscoveryKids.com - has put together a whole site
about adventure and the adventures we think you should try. Ever wanted to climb a climbing wall? Ride a camel? Learn
to take your own pictures? Well, here is the place to learn how. |
Junior Master Gardener - Kids Zone - This website is great for discovering the important and fun part of gardening; it ignites a passion for
learning, success and service through a unique gardening education. |
Live from the Rain Forest - Let
biologists take you to the heart of Earth's largest rainforest. Explore a gallery of images and information on the
ecosystem, check out maps, and read journals that take you behind the scenes and into the jungle! |
Operation Extermination - Join Vinny on this week's
funny adventure into the insect world. See 3D comic strips and animation, meet the characters, and print coloring
pages. |
Smokey the Bear - Smokey Kids -
Join Smokey 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! |
Whale
Camp - The Whale Camp's mission is to provide fun and adventuresome
learning experiences in the Bay of Fundy that enhance your appreciation and knowledge of our natural world. They use
the tools of scientific inquiry to learn about the geology of the region, the marine life in the bay, the land based life of
Grand Manan and to explore the human issues involved in the sustainable use of these resources. |
Zooish - Watch the world's animal kingdom come to
life in animation and sound. Learn more about land and sea animals, view space images and listen to the sounds of
nature. |