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Ecybermission is a web-based math, science, and technology competition for teams in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. Each team proposes a solution to a real problem in their community and competes for regional and national awards (such as U.S. savings bonds). Last year's winning 8th-grade team devised a 2-digit key code system to speed the handling of 911 calls. Registration is open through December 15. (Department of Army)

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EIA's Kids Page invites kids on a fun-filled tour of the various kinds, sources, and uses of energy. Students can take a quick energy quiz, read fun facts, or visit five energy producing facilities. (Energy Information Administration, supported by Department of Energy)

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Energy and Recycling explores the link between solid waste and energy, the history of garbage, how landfills work, and related topics. Biographies of pioneers in energy and "energy news you can use" are offered for students. Materials for teaching about energy are provided in Classroom Connection. (Department of Energy)

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EnviroMapper Storefront lets kids create their own maps, down to the square mile, anywhere in America, choosing various features -- from water discharges to hazardous waste to roads. The site contains reports and maps of EPA's activities in your area. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Environmental Education Center contains environmental science resources and is oriented to teachers searching for classroom projects. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Environmental Health Science Education aims to increase student interest and preparation in the environmental health sciences so that they are aware of science career opportunities, and to increase public awareness about the impact of environmental agents on human health so that all citizens can lead healthy and productive lives. (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, supported by National Institutes of Health)

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Student Center contains dozens of environmental science resources for students as well as online reference materials. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Especially For Kids allows students to learn about oil spills and hazardous chemical accidents through experiments that can be done at home, in the classroom, or for a science project. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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Explore Your Knowledge invites students to try their hand at 8th grade math and science questions taken from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). (Department of Education)

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Environmental Explorers' Club is a place where kids can learn about the environment and the Environmental Protection Agency. It features plants and animals, air, water, people and the environment, recycling, and a clubhouse area containing art, a game room, a science room, and a trophy room listing the winners of the President's Environmental Youth Award. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Fact Sheets for Kids at White Sands National Monument answers questions about the sand dunes in a mountain ringed valley (near Alamogordo, NM) called the Tularosa Basin: Where does all the sand come from? How do the sand dunes move? What plants and animals live in the dunes and the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert? (National Park Service)

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Family Activities lists National Gallery of Art programs that bring families together to learn about styles of art (such as impressionism and baroque architecture) and particular artists (such as Georgia O'Keeffe). Also featured is a children's film program that shows a range of child-produced films from around the world and family guides that include games and art activities for children. (National Gallery of Art)

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FBI Youth invites students to take the "special agent challenge," spend a day in the life of an FBI employee, follow a case through the FBI lab, learn about investigations throughout the world, see specially trained dogs that locate bombs and drugs, and read about the history of the FBI. (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

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FDA's Kid's Page includes a food safety quiz, a piece about how the FDA conducts its investigations, and pages about animals, vaccines, and tobacco. There are also specific pages designed for teens and parents. (Food and Drug Administration)

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FEMA for Kids teaches children how to prepare for disasters and how to prevent disasters. Kids can also learn about different types and causes of disasters, share disaster stories, play games, read stories, access research materials, and become a Disaster Action Kid. The site offers disaster prevention resources for parents, teachers, and child care providers. (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

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Financial Aid for Students is a place you can find help for every state of the financial aid process, whether you're in school or out of school. The site helps you apply for financial aid over the Internet and find out about scholarships, college costs, and college admissions information. It is also a gateway to other funding resources. (Department of Education)

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Find Out Why offers short scientific explanations of everyday phenomena having to do with such things as baseball, snow, and milk. The site also promotes an outreach program to increase computer literacy and offers an annotated listing of sites that apply science at the grade-school level. (National Science Foundation)

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Fire Administration Kids Page offers tips that can help children and families remain safe from fire. It discusses the importance of using and maintaining smoke alarms and shows how to draw up a family fire escape plan. The site features a fire safety coloring book, a crossword puzzle, and an interactive game that challenges them to spot common household fire hazards. (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

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For Kids at Aleutian World War II National Historic Area provides a story, coloring pages, and a quiz to help students learn about Fort Schwatka, one of four coastal defense posts built to protect Dutch Harbor (the back door to the U.S.) during World War II. The fort is located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain of Alaska. (National Park Service)

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For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise helps students learn about aerosols, ozone, air pressure, tropical rainfall and hurricanes, plate tectonics, earth science careers, and more. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

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