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• Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Environment

For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise - Learn about NASA earth science projects related to air, thunderstorms, the earth's crust, tropical rainfall, and water. Sponsored by NASA's Earth Science Enterprise.

Aliens Explore Earth - An ecology database for young teens using a science fiction theme. Includes more than 600 article on ecology, Eastern North American mammals, and pond life.

Science with NOAA Research - Provides in-depth information about storms, atmosphere, fisheries, the Great Lakes, oceans, and El Nino. Material written especially for middle school students.

Ask An Earth Scientist - Experts at the University of Hawaii answer questions related to earth science.

Earth Like a Puzzle - Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.

World Records in Earth Science - Where on earth can you find the highest mountain, the greatest river, the thickest ice? Get the answers from Extreme Science.

Why the Sky is Blue? - Answers questions such as why the sky is blue and why sunsets are red. Includes quizzes to test understanding of the explanations provided.

Coriolis Effect Interactive Game - Demonstrates the apparent acceleration of objects on or near the rotating Earth.

Natural Resources of Canada - Offers satellite images, make a map, minerals and metals, ask the experts and information on the polar continental shelf.

Murder Under the Microscope - An on-line project by Heatley Secondary College's Year 8 laptop class about soil salinity in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia.

Earth Science Picture of the Day - A new photo each day with a brief background.

Water Science for Schools - By the USGS, topics include: basics, water use, FAQ, special topics, glossary, activity center, and picture gallery.