What keeps this idea vibrant? The Idea of America is a digital U.S. The Idea of AmericaĪt its heart, America is an idea. This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, school librarian (retired).Need a list of some great history websites? EdTechTeacher has done the hard work and compiled them all for you! The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryĪ nonprofit organization that has developed an array of programs for schools, teachers, and students that now operate in all fifty states, including a website that features more than 60,000 unique historical documents. The Royal Tyrrell Museum - in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.Ī museum devoted to dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.Dinosaurs - Information and videos from the American Museum of Natural History.Ĭreatures that lived over 300 million years ago.There are games and science fair activities at this site. Pest World for Kids - Find out more about roaches, mice, termites, and other living things that you do not want living near you.The Spotted Lantern Fly - A big pest in parts of Pennsylvania.The Brown Stink Bug - A real pest in Pennsylvania and other states.Rediscovering the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker - This bird, which was thought to be.All About Bats for Kids - This is a YouTube video.Basic Facts About Bats - Bats are the only mammals which can fly.Check out this site for info on bird watching in the city. The only kind of birds that live in the city. Celebrate Urban Birds - Pigeons are not.Bird Links of the World - Huge directory.All About Birds - Bird identification, bird watching, and bird videos.Marine Life Encyclopedia - Information and great pictures from Oceana.The Shedd Aquarium - Use the menu to find information about sea animals.The National Aquarium in Baltimore - Take a virtual field.MarineBio - Facts about the ocean and the plants and animals that live in it.Sea Shells - This site will help you identify shells, and willĪlso help if you need to clean and preserve shells and other sea life that you found on the beach.The Ocean Portal - Life in the Oceans.Wombania's Wombat Information Center - An adorable.If you have a tick on you, ask for help in removing it. Ticks - Learn to recognize ticks because they cause sickness.
Tarantulas, and how to take care of tarantulas.
SeaWorld Animal Information - Whales, dolphins, manateesĪnd more plus information on endangered species.The National Zoo - Animals, including the pandas, at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.The San Diego Zoo - A great site for finding information on all kinds of animals.Check out the kids' section for animal sounds, and videos National Geographic Animals - Information about all kinds of animals.An A - Z of Animals - Find facts about many different animals.Go Back: Virtual Middle School Library Home / Web Sites for Students Menu / Science Menu/ Animals Animals on Land, in the Air, and in the Sea