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ARS Sci4Kids

Subject Area:

Elementary

Address/URL:

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/

Description:

Sci4Kids is a series of stories about what scientists do at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Geared at kids aged 8 to 13, the site presents information on technology, insects, transportation, soil, plants, and more. Issues of health, and protecting the environment present a wide variety of stories to be covered including "Ozone Spells 'Ouch' for Some Plants" and, "Careful! Earthworms Underfoot". Brightly colored images and story variety make this a great resource for any student looking for information about the world around them.

How You Can Use This Source:

• Learn how pollen does more than just make you sneeze.
• E-mail a question for ARS.
• Look through the microscope and play a guessing game.

Go to ARS Sci4Kids.

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