4-H Embryology. http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/
This site, sponsored by Lancaster County (Nebraska) 4-H, invites you to watch chicks hatch, view photos of the embryos as they develop, and participate in fun activities.
A Guided Tour of the Visible Human. http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/VH/
The Visible Human Project consists of some 9,000 digitized sections of the body. The animations and images in this tour demonstrate the planes of section and how the 2-D images provide a unique means of studying the 3-D anatomy of the human body. Click on "Interactive Annotations" for a good starting point.
Backyard Nature http://www.backyardnature.net
Naturalist Jim Conrad provides a broad range of nature activities and information, from the basics of observing nature to classifying plants and creatures.
BAM! Body and Mind. http://www.bam.gov
Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site helps to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger and safer. Games, quizzes and health tips add up to an appealing site.
Bugs in the News! http://people.ku.edu/~jbrown/bugs.html
A site to answer questions about bacteria, antibodies, E-coli, and DNA “Bugs.”
Cats. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/
Opportunity to design the perfect feline predator with guides to the internal structure of a cat.
Cells Alive! http://www.cellsalive.com
What do disease, sourdough bread, biological weapons, and gold mines have in common?
Desert Life. http://www.desertusa.com/life.html
Begin your exploration of the American Southwest with a general introduction to the complex and delicate desert ecosystems, including a discussion of the roles humans play in the changing desert environment.
Eureka Science: I Can Do That! http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/
Learn all about what genes are and how they work. Also learn about cells, cloning and more.
Exploring Nature Educational Resource http://www.exploringnature.org
A natural science reference site for students and educators. Site includes resource databases in the areas of wildlife, biomes, adaptations, environment, trees and flowers, human anatomy, farm animals and space. Databases for younger children include fun mazes and habitats. This site helps educators with information on how to bring naturalists to your school for visits, as well as activities, nature trails and a science store from which to order materials.
Human Anatomy Online. http://www.InnerBody.com/htm/body.html
Welcome to Human Anatomy Online, the place for fun, interactive, and educational views of the human body. This program contains more than 100 illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links. Java enhanced.
Human Genome Project. http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html
Explore this site for answers about the U.S. Human Genome Project. Useful to older children who have projects in this area.
Infection, Detection, Protection. http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection
Created in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History's "Epidemic! The World of Infectious Disease" exhibit, this site will help kids and their parents understand what causes diseases and how to prevent them. Find out how Lou got the flu, investigate bacteria in the cafeteria, and more.
Journey North http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. Engaging stories, photos, videos and slide shows from the natural world. Viewers can read, view, track, graph, analize, view migration maps, sigthing, and read the latest news on our ever changing natural world.
Kids Regeneration Network. http://www.kidsregen.org
"Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people" is the slogan that describes what kidsregen.org is all about. Kidsregen contains information about healthy living and responsible care for the planet and its resources. Family-centered activities encourage young people to discover that what little they are able to do to save earth's resources does make a difference.
KidsHealth.org. http://www.kidshealth.org/
KidsHealth has trainloads of accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. You’ll find health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and tons of surprises.
MBGnet-Kids Page. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
The Missouri Botanical Gardens site allows kids to explore different biomes as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Melissa Kaplan’s Herp Care. http://www.anapsid.org
So you think you want a reptile or amphibian? This is expert advice on raising snakes, lizards, and such. Includes a great section on convincing your parents.
My First Garden http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/firstgarden/
This "guide to the world of fun and clever gardening" offers information and hands-on guidance about flowers, vegetables and the principles of horticulture.
Nutrition Explorations: Kids http://www.nutritionexplorations.com/kids/main.asp
From the National Dairy Council, this site features recipes, games and activities that encourage kids to make healthy food choices.
Powerful Bones. http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones
Powerful Girls. Learn all about the ways good nutrition and exercise can help you maintain strong bones through quizzes, games and more!
South Carolina Aquarium: Just 4 Kids http://scaquarium.org/Kids/default.html
Visit South Carolina Aquarium. Includes information on exhibits, conservation, research, and education resources/special events
The Great Plant Escape http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/gpe.html
Activities for 4th-5th graders designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow.
Wildlife Film Maker http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/filmmaker.html
The National Geographic Wildlife Filmmaker allows kids to make animal movies using short clips of a wide variety of animals. With a simple drag-and-drop interface, they can add animal sounds, music and captions. Once a masterpiece is completed, it can be saved on the site to share with family and friends or e-mailed directly to them.
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