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The field of environmental science strives to understand the complex systems of the natural world and the effects of human actions upon it. Use the Environmental Science Web Guide to learn the basics of environmental science and stay up to date on news and developments in the field. Students will find resources for learning about issues in environmental science, and teachers will find sites to help them teach the subject.

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Basics of Environmental Science

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Environmental Science for Kids

Environmental science is a booming field for young scientists and is taught at the earliest stages of school. There are many sites on environmental science for kids designed to educate and entertain children, introducing basic concepts to young ones and helping older kids with their school projects.

Insights for Environmental Science for Kids

Many educational sites for kids use plug-ins for multimedia content and games. Visit the sites below before your child does to ensure you have all the software necessary for them to function properly.

For older children, there are many sites that offer guidance with projects, but they are not substitutes for original work. Environmental science is most often a hands-on endeavor. Impress on your child that online study aides are just that: aides, and not answer centers.

The sites recommended here are all free but there are also many great science sites for children that charge fees for use, including the popular BrainPOP Jr. Talk to your child’s teacher about setting up discounted school or class accounts.

Top Sites for Environmental Science for Kids

For young kids …

PBS Kids Go is the collective site for PBS’s various kids programs, a number of which are focused on environmental science, wildlife or ecology. Help your kids explore the different sites and take advantage of the games and animation, all with the usual PBS quality and energy.

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EPA Environmental Kids Club is the gateway to a number of state and federal government environmental education Web sites for young children. Though most of the sites don’t feature the latest in Internet technology, they are functional, interactive and informative.

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For older children and young adults …

The GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) unites students, teachers and scientists on collaborative learning projects. To join the vast number of amateur scientists around the world contributing to our understanding of the environment and earth, start by exploring the pages for students or take a look at past projects. You’ll find help with data collection and organization, classroom projects and more.

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is a government organization that studies how the environment impacts human health. The student section links to numerous homework-helper sites and activity sites, including full interactive Web pages, downloadable publications and videos, each tagged for its appropriate age range. Don’t miss the Summer Opportunities section for information on internships and summer jobs in the field of environmental health.

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Ask A Scientist is a Web site of the U.S. Department of Energy. This simple but informative site has been online since the early 1990s. Browse nearly 20 years of archives, or submit your own question. All questions are answered by environmental and earth science experts.

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EHP Science Education Program offers free downloadable lessons on various aspects of environmental health, based on research and articles published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The lessons integrate the disciplines of environmental science, biology and medicine for high school students. Use the Download button at the top of the page to get all the lessons.

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