Our Planet & Environment for Kids | Grades K - 5

Earth

Archeology for Kids - Do you like to dig in the dirt? Figure out stories from clues? These are all things archaeologists do - maybe you're one, too!
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - National Museum of Natural History - Discover the amazing world of soils with images and information.
Dynamic Earth - Discover earth science; it includes sections on Gems and Minerals, Rocks and Mining, Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes, and the Solar System.
Eekoworld - Learn about the environment. (Requires Flash)
Learning Landscapes for Kids - Explore "America's Big Backyard" from your computer and learn amazing things about wild horses, soil and more.
School Yard Geology - Activities and examples of what to look for to turn your schoolyard into a rich geologic experience.
Tox Town - Learn about dangerous chemicals and health risks you may encounter in everyday places.
Tsunami - Learn about Tsunamis - giant sea waves.

Energy Kid's Page - Energy facts, history, and games. Check it out.
Energy Sources - Learn the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy and much more.
Energy Star Kids - Be an Energy Star! Find out how you and your classmates can make big changes and help save the world.
Nuclear Energy - What is Nuclear Energy? - Learn more about nuclear reactors, radiation, terms, and more.
Planet Protectors Club - Planet Protectors create less waste in the first place! Find games, activities and reading materials to help save our planet from too much waste.
Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood - Find out how Roofus' Solar Home is energy smart and what makes it run.

Bold Kids - Bold is a survey ship that carries high-tech instruments to collect data from the water.
Drinking Water and Ground Water -Games and activities that will help you learn about drinking water.
Ocean Photo Gallery - National Geographic Kids - Check out these pictures of beautiful oceans from around the world.
Seafloor Mapping - Making pictures of the sea floor is the science of hydrography; learn more about this amazing task.
Water Sense Game - Flow through water pipes and answer water-efficiency questions while avoiding water-wasting monsters.
Water Sense Kids - Do you know how much water a family of four uses every day in the United States? Find out the answer.

Air Quality - Learn how air pollution is measured, about the Air Quality Index (AQI), and how the index can be a quick way to tell people how good or bad something is. (Flash required)
Earthquakes - Science Fair Project Ideas - Science Fair Projects on earthquake predicting, impacts and more.
Fall Colors - Forest Service - When are the peak times to see the most color? Find out here.
Students for the Environment - Learn about projects, careers, ecosystems and much more.
Student's Guide to Global Climate Change - Explains what global warming is, the greenhouse effect, and the changes in climate and weather.