Amazon Interactive
Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Grade 4 and up. Deserts
Tons of links to information about desert animals and plants around the world. From Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources.
Deserts WebQuest
An interactive WebQuest for students to explore the characteristics of deserts. Drylands/ Deserts Theme Page
Information and lesson plans for both teachers and students. Explore-a-Pond
A virtual trip through the world of ponds. Invites kids to "Save A Pond" and study the ecology of ponds. For Kids Only - Earth Science
A wonderful way to explore land, water, air, and natural hazards. From the folks at NASA. Fossils
Here you are directed to sites on how fossils form, types of fossils, finding fossils, fossil species, fossils from Mars?, paleontology and fossil galleries. From Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources. Fragile Fringe- Coastal Wetlands
A teacher's guide for instructing about coastal wetlands. Includes glossary and references. Mama's Minerals
A colorful and easy-to-use way to explore the world of minerals, fossils, meteorites, and rocks. Mineral Gallery
Check out the categorized listings of minerals on the left side of the page. Oceanlink
Fun, interactive, and exciting for kids! Ocean news, records, adventures, quizzes, and much more. Rock Hounds with Rocky
All about rocks. Developed by Loogootee Community Schools and the Franklin Institute of Science. Rocks, Minerals and Mining
A directory of sites about rock collecting, types of rocks, minerals and mining. Science and the Earth
Features two lessons about the desert and one lesson on "Understanding Time Zones." Secrets @ Sea
This dynamic and interactive web site helps grade 4-7 students and their teachers explore the world of ocean science. TerraWeb for Kids
For kids to explore satellite images of the Earth from space. Also features activities to make your own 3D glasses and design your own 3D landscape. Water Science for Schools
Features pictures, maps, and data, as well as an interactive center for testing your water knowledge. Also includes a glossary of water terms. Why is the Sky Blue?
From Curious Kids Inc., the Simply Science answer to this age old question.
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