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Sci4Kids is a series of stories about what scientists do here at the
ARS. Geared to kids about 8 to 13 years old, it is produced by the ARS
Information Staff in Beltsville, Maryland. We bet you'll agree that much of
what our scientists do is not what you might expect.

You may be a student today but may already be on your way to a career in
science or farming or computers. Or maybe you're curious about some of
the strange creatures that share the planet with you. (Other than your
brother or sister.)

Science is not something far away in a laboratory. It's wired right into your
daily life--to the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the water you drink.
Whatever your interest in science, we hope Sci4Kids will help you find out
that it can be fun as well as informative.

The stories in Sci4Kids are based on some of the research stories in our
monthly Agricultural Research magazine and other news reports. Those
materials are geared to an adult audience, but please explore them as
you wish. You can use our search engine to find stories on specific topics.
SCIENCE NEWS FOR KIDS
Science News for Kids is a new Web site devoted to science news for
children of ages 9 to 14.

Our goal is to offer timely items of interest to kids, accompanied by
suggestions for hands-on activities, books, articles, Web resources, and
other useful materials.

Our emphasis is on making the Web site appealing by offering kids
opportunities to comment on and grade the subject matter, get ideas for
science projects, and try out mathematical puzzles. At the same time, we
offer teachers creative ways of using science news in their classrooms.

There is a teacher zone as well.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
invites curious kids to explore biology...
on screen, off screen, and in between.

Cool Science for Curious Kids
What have you always wondered or liked
about that topic? Here are some subjects you
can choose from.

1. Animals and Insects: What are the
common classifications of the animal
kingdom? What do they do and eat to survive
and communicate? Common and different
traits and characteristics of animals and
insects. What happens when you enclose an
animal or insect in a surrounding different
from where it got used to?

2. Solar System: Earth, Sun, Stars and Other
Heavenly Bodies. What are the planets and
other bodies that orbit it? Characteristics and
distances of the planets and other bodies.
How does the color of a background affect its
absorption of solar insolation? How do you
prove life exists in the universe? How does
solar energy work?

3. Food and Our Bodies: How humans look
like? What do they eat? How do their bodies
work? How people get food? What are the
food in different places and customs? What
are the food names? What is a food chain?
What are eating disorders? On which food
does fungus grow best? How do acids affect
teeth? Can humans survive without water

4. Oceans, Rivers, and Streams: What are the
different water bodies that cover the earth
surface? What are the other living things and
creatures that live under the sea? What are
the minerals that can be found in the ocean?
How important are these water bodies to our
survival? How does the ocean influence the
weather? Does the amount of water affect the
size of the wave and other water movements?
Where is the current of a stream the fastest?
How polluted is our water? Will there ever
come a time where water on Earth decrease
in volume?

5. Water Cycle: What is it? What are the
causes of water cycle? How important is
water cycle? What are the sources of water
vapor? What are the factors that affect water
cycle?

6. Plants, Photosynthesis and Gardening:
What is photosynthesis? How does it work?
How is it essential to life on earth? What kind
of soil is best for water retention? What is the
percentage of water in various fruits and
vegetables? Does the type of water affect the
growth of plants? Which plants and
vegetables make the best dye? Can plants
deprived of sunlight grow? Is soil necessary
for plant growth?

7. Weather: What are the causes of weather?
What are moisture, air pressure and air
masses? How do changes in air pressure affect
the weather? What is a weather forecast? Is
there a relationship between phases of the
moon and our weather? How does
topography affect weather conditions? Are
there alternative ways to prevent rain?