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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.
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/
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.
http://www.alienexplorer.com/ecology/Ecology.html
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.
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/
Ask An Earth Scientist
Experts at the University of Hawaii answer questions related to earth science.
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/ASK/askanerd.html
Earth Like a Puzzle
Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/earth_puzzle/
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.
http://extremescience.com/earthsciport.htm
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.
http://www.why-is-the-sky-blue.org/
Coriolis Effect Interactive Game
Demonstrates the apparent acceleration of objects on or near the rotating Earth.
http://www.eoascientific.com/interactive/the_coriolis_effect/the_coriolis_effect.html
Natural Resources of Canada
Offers satellite images, make a map, minerals and metals, ask the experts and information on the polar continental shelf.
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/kids/index_e.html
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.
http://203.147.197.37/default_flash.cfm
Earth Science Picture of the Day
A new photo each day with a brief background.
http://epod.usra.edu/
Water Science for Schools
By the USGS, topics include: basics, water use, FAQ, special topics, glossary, activity center, and picture gallery.
http://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/
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