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Schools Online offers K-12 science, environmental, and character education activities. Join Squirmin' Herman the Worm in his underground world, or assist Detective LePlant as he explores the mysteries of plant science. There are lesson plans and activities for teachers on incubation and embryology. (University of Illinois Extension, supported by Department of Agriculture)

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The School Zone is a set of lesson plans, online reference desks, and guides designed to help reduce drug use. Classroom activities include those related to art, language, music, health, science, social studies and more. (Office of National Drug Control Policy)

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Smithsonian Kids: Collecting invites kids to start a collection of rocks, shells, postcards, posters, or something else that interests them. Three Smithsonian collections are sampled. "Rocks and Minerals" includes the Hope Diamond; "Stamps" includes Western Cattle in Storm (1898); "Historic Coins" includes the Jefferson Indian Peace Medal. (Smithsonian Institution)

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Social Security for the Young features sites for young children and teens with information on the Social Security program. It also has information for parents and a link to the "Insure Kids Now" initiative. (Social Security Administration)

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ĄSoy Unica! ĄSoy Latina! provides information to help Hispanic/Latina girls aged 9-14 enhance decision-making and communication skills. Girls can use the site to find homework tips, explore their family history, plan their future, learn about a new Latina role model each month, and order free activity books and posters. (Department of Health and Human Services)

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The Space Place is a place where kids can learn how to make balloon-powered nano-rovers and pop rockets, discover what it's like to be a space engineer, and conduct experiments to identify the best materials for use in space. The site includes space facts and crossword puzzles, riddles, an Intergalactic Adventures board game that explores a black hole, and other fun activities. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

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Star Child is a learning center for young astronomers. Learn fun facts about the solar system and universe. There is also specific information on meteorites, asteroids, astronauts, and space travel. A glossary helps navigate the technical words in the site. There website is organized into two levels of difficulty. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

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Stella's Jarama II presents clues that help students discover what this colorful piece of art was intended to represent. (National Gallery of Art)

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Stories from Space tells brief stories about the planets, tools used for exploring space, and "what's in space." Photos of planets, stars, telescopes, and space craft are included. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

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The Students' and Teachers' Page is a place where students and teachers can order educational materials, activity books and games that help raise awareness about solid waste issues, learn how to gain hands-on awareness of waste reduction, recycling, and composting, through solid waste service-learning projects, and learn about careers in solid waste management. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Superfund for Kids introduces children ages 3 and up to the basic concepts of the Superfund program. There are activities, stories, and homework help designed for different age groups. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Superfund for Students and Teachers contains information about Superfund and hazardous waste for junior high, high school, and college students, and teachers of all grade levels. The site includes classroom activities, frequently asked questions, and information on environmental education and grants. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Tax Interactive is a joint educational venture between the American Bar Association and the Internal Revenue Service. It is designed to educate teenagers about the U.S. tax system, the effect of taxes on their day-to-day lives, and new electronic ways to file tax returns. (Internal Revenue Service)

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Think College Early offers information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages. The site is divided into three areas. Think College Early focuses on students in middle school, their parents, and teachers; High School and Beyond is targeted to high school and college students; and Returning to School emphasizes the educational needs of adult learners. (Department of Education)

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Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) provides educational materials that help to prevent tobacco use among youth, promote smoking cessation, and protect nonsmokers from environmental tobacco smoke. Visitors can order publications, read reports, gather data, and follow suggested guides for quitting smoking. (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention)

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Treasury's Learning Vault recounts the history of the Treasury Department and tells what each office and bureau does. A tour of the Department, fact sheets, and frequently asked questions are provided. (Department of the Treasury)

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US Patent and Trademark Kids Pages invites kids to learn about inventors and intellectual property -- patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Kids can take a patent trivia quiz, read fun facts, and learn how to apply for a patent for their own inventions. (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)

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The USDA for Kids serves as a gateway to Department of Agriculture kids' pages and programs. It includes food guide pyramids, weather maps, tips for preventing foodborne illnesses, information about national forest campgrounds, and more. (Department of Agriculture)

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VA Kids offers information about America's veterans, the U.S. flag, the history of veterans day, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It includes a resource guide for teachers, as well as classroom projects and activities for Veterans Day. (Department of Veterans Affairs)

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The Virtual Reference Desk is a project dedicated to the advancement of digital reference and creation and operation of human-mediated, Internet-based information services. Digital reference, or AskA", services are Internet-based question-and-answer services that connect users with experts and subject expertise. Digital reference services use the Internet to connect people with people who can answer questions and support the development of skills. (Department of Education)

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