contains resources on dietary supplements, food composition, dietary guidelines, food guide pyramid

Interactively create a health family history

Howard Hughes Medical Institute site on the senses

With diagrams and detailed explanations, people may find out how just about anything works

Site created by families of the Challenger astronauts who were killed in the space shuttle accident in the 1980s. Contains information about space exploration and has instructions on how to make models of space explorer vehicles.

Companion site to PBS program, Building the Alaska Highway, with information on people, events, and timelines. Includes teacher's guide.

U.S. government site on Earth Day includes history and lists of what people can do at home.

Site geared for schools with environmental education curriculum, which highlights favorite lesson plans

USDA's new food pyramid information - April 20, 2005

Includes an a free Educator's Network which offers games, quizzes, and information of interest to teachers

U.S. Government dietary guidelines

Virtual Cafeteria allows students to plan meals and see their fat and calorie content.

Site maintained by the National Institute of Environmental Health and the Department of Health and Human Services with games, puzzles, links, etc. dealing with how the environment affects our lives.

Interactive site which visually teaches electric circuits with information, games, and quizzes.

Compelling engineering and science education page that includes "Ask An Expert," "Primary Sources," "Collaborative Projects," "Real-Time Data," "Pseudo-Science," etc. sites

The folks at the San Francisco Exploratorium museum have put together a truly fabulous website. There is something for everyone: weather, music, stem cells, atomic bomb operas (I kid you not), marine life, online dissection of a cow eye, gardening and relativity for starters. Find interactive sections, a digital library, live web casts, articles and information for educators. (LP Newsletter)

AIM has developed an introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. It is targeted towards non-engineers and engineers alike. (EduHound Newsletter)

PBS related interactive site on the benefits or detriments of reviving the 1918 flu virus for study to prevent future outbreaks.

This site addresses fitness in a concise, fun, interactive format that's great for learning the most effective ways to become and remain physically fit. (Eduhound Weekly)

Provides everything you need to teach students about energy balance -- balancing the foods we choose with regular physical activity. (EduHound Weekly)

Serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive, educational, and fun activities linked to the national education.
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Contains a series of programs designed to help improve anyone's activity level. (EduHound Weekly)