South Dakota State Library: For Kids -- Homework: Life Science

Homework: Science

Biographies

Homework search engines, subject guides, and resources.
Click here to find homework help sites and electronic encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Earth Science

Physical Science

Agriculture

American Sheep Industry: Click on the "For Kids" to learn about sheep and their wool
Breeds of Livestock: Look up information on different breeds of world livestock
Got Milk?: Fun, games and recipes using milk
Incredible Edible Eggs: Check out these neat facts on eggs
Moo Milk: Fun, games and milk related trivia
Pizza Explorer: Click here and learn about food science. *Requires Registration*
Pork 4 Kids: Learn about pigs and pig farms
Watch Corn Grow!
Wheat Mania: Visit this site to find out all about wheat and the people who grow it

Animals Top of Page

Animal Planet: Find fun animal facts and information at this site
ASPCA Animaland!: Check out this neat site from the ASPCA
Bat Conservation International: Check out the Discovery section on this page to learn all about bat biology
Caring For Animals: This site was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association and contains lots of links to information about choosing the right pet for you
Digital Dog: This site has information about the history and behavior of the different breeds of dogs
Kratts' Creatures: Browse this neat site to find information about some of the world's animals
NetVet: Electronic Zoo Mega-site with links to animal & veterinary sites
Petsmart.Com: Visit this site and look under the "Answers" section to find out all taking care of your pets
Reptiles: Great information on reptiles from the San Diego Natural History Museum
Spiders, Scorpions & Snails: Check this site out for loads of good information about the world's creepy & crawly creatures
ZooBooks: Click on a letter of the alphabet to learn about some of your favorite animals

Endangered Species Top of Page

Endangered Species: Look up endangered species by state and country
Endangered Species Fact Sheets
Species Under Threat: Want to know which species are under danger of extinction? Look here
World Wildlife Fund: Find out information on endangered species at this site

Birds Top of Page

American Bald Eagle: Learn all about our national bird
Bird Guides Check out this site to find birding guides
Hummingbirds: Curious about hummingbirds? Look no further
Eagles: Learn more about eagles and their conservation at this site
Owl Pages: Learn more about these beautiful birds
Peterson's Online Birds: Check out this site from one of the authorities in the field of birds
Raptor Center: Learn about the birds known as the raptors
Zoom Birds: Learn all about birds and their evolution

Botany Top of Page

Great Plant Escape: Learn all about the mysteries of plant life
Why Do Leaves Change Color In The Fall? Click here to find the answer to this and many other science questions

Health and Human Body Top of Page

Dole Kids: Fun and nutrition. Be sure to check out Bobby Banana's page!
FDA Kids' Homepage: Test your knowledge of food safety
Fruit " Vegetable Nutrition Facts: Nutritional values of and facts about different fruits and vegetables
Guided Tour of the Visible Human: Learn about the basics of human anatomy. *Site requires sound card and registration*
Health Finder: This site is filled with fun, games and tips for keeping yourself healthy
I Can Do That!: Click here to learn about DNA and genetics
Kids Health: Check out this site to learn all about your body and its health
Nutrition Explorations: Fun and games about nutrition brought to you by the National Dairy Council
Pfizer FunZone: Explore the "time machine" section to learn about advances in human medicine

Insects Top of Page

Antboy's Bug World: Site with a lot of neat links to other bug pages
Monarch Watch: Site dedicated to monarch butterfly biology
Science and Photography Through The Microscope: Be sure to check out the "Most Wanted Bugs" section for some really cool pictures of everyday bugs!
Yuckiest Site on the Earth: Learn about our friends the Roaches and the Worms
Zoom Butterflies: Learn all about butterflies and their lives