Kids and Teens
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Sci4Kids
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Learn what scientists at the Agricultural Research Service do. Explore topics such as animals, aquaculture, environment, farming, insects, nutrition, plants, satellites, soil, technology, test tubes, transportation, water, weird science and more.
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A wide-reaching list of sites regarding animals, careers with animals, and science fairs. Also includes lots of links to fun sites for kids.
Youth Resources in Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture.
An extensive collection of resources for kids and teens pertaining to all aspects of agriculture, including animals, nutrition, fire safety, and the outdoors.
Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Provides a variety of resources, stories, games, pictures, and activities to introduce children to agriculture and related topics. Also includes a few lesson plans for teachers.
Aggie Horticulture Just for Kids
Texas A&M University. Horticulture Program.
Presents an array of activities, projects, games, and learning opportunities for children on gardening, nutrition, composting, and horticulture.
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Interactive learning and skill-building regarding healthy eating and physical activity. Includes songs, experiments, activity sheets, comics, clipart, worksheets, games, posters, e-cards, recipes, and more.
Youth in Agriculture: Safety Training
DOL. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
An illustrated, interactive Web-based training tool addressing common agricultural hazards and offering potential safety solutions for both employers and young workers. Includes links to related resources.