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Earth and Moon Viewer - When it's 10 A.M. and bright and sunny in Florida, what's it like in Japan? Stop by this site and ask the server, which will show where it's light and dark anyplace in the world. You can choose the satellite location to view from, or you can tell it to look at Earth from the Sun's or Moon's perspective. You can even create a custom request and specify the desired longitude and latitude you want to see; the computer then picks the best viewpoint.
Earth to Kids - The Environmental Defense Fund is calling all kids to explore their fun environmental games. Dig into the virtual garbage can and find the recyclable “treasures” in your trash. Don’t miss Kokoto, the endangered species matching game. Pair up the pictures of each animal or bird and you’ll win a tidbit of information about that creature. Very small children will enjoy an interactive poem where they can place a flower, a tree, a cat, a dog, and a child “In the Garden.”
EcoKids Online - It's never too early to teach your kids about the environment. This site uses games, friendly graphics, quizzes, and clubs, all in a treehouse format. A definite success in its effort to make learning fun, it's computer time you can feel good about.
Greenhouse Effect - Someone in a colder climate might think the greenhouse effect is a good thing, especially for those who don't like feeling chilly. However, there are consequences connected with having more planetwide heat than usual, and this doesn't just mean less snow to play in. Find out all about the greenhouse effect from the fact sheet at the Australian Greenhouse Office.
Microbe Zoo - Dirtland - Did you know that you have a fabulous microbe zoo running wild in your yard, in your food, even on your clothes? Microbes are so small, you can't see them without a microscope, but they affect your life daily, in a big way. Zoom in on the invisible world of these small creatures and learn how they interact with the larger world around them. And don't forget to thank them for that last chocolate bar you ate or root beer you drank--they helped make it!
National Christmas Tree Association - Too bad they don't have "smell attribute" plug-ins (yet). If they did, this site would smell terrific! The National Christmas Tree Growers page provides a dictionary of 16 evergreen types, from the Arizona cypress to the white spruce. You'll also find a directory of tree farms close to you (if you want to cut your own), selection tips, and interesting facts and figures.
National Wildlife Federation's for Kids! - Looking for projects and information on a variety of environmental subjects? Check these out: water, wetlands, endangered species, and our public lands. Sound good? Each topic includes general background information, activities, fun facts, and a glossary of terms. How about a riddle from Ranger Rick? Or a challenging game? And perhaps your class or family could become an EarthSavers Habitat Helper--find out what other kids are doing to clean up and restore habitat for wildlife.
Savage Earth Online - What's great about this resource from PBS are the wonderful animations! You'll gasp as lava erupts and flows. You'll be shocked as a tsunami attacks a lighthouse. You'll quake as faults happen and roads are misaligned. Besides that, there's a lot of useful information, links, and other illustrations here as well.
Science Lessons by Subject - These experiments cover astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physical science, and technology. In the latter category kids can conduct research on inline skates vs. roller skates, learn to build a solar hot-dog cooker, and check out many other suggestions. You can also choose to view projects by age group rather than by subject.
UW - Medicinal Herb Garden - Visit the medicinal herb garden tour at the University of Washington in Seattle. Look up a plant by its common or botanical name, and see a picture. There are also links to further information on the medicinal uses of the plant, but you should check with your own doctor for the best advice. While you're visiting the garden, you notice a peculiar odor. Make that ODOR. Find out what really stinks in the greenhouse! (Hint: It is a very rare flower, which has only blomed ten times before, anywhere in the U.S.)
Volcano Expedition - Come explore the volcanos of Costa Rica. You'll find lots of information, photos, movies and information in this close up look of volcanic activity. Spectacular photos throughout the site and daily journals from the research team really make this site spectacular to see.
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