Do you like to watch hummingbirds? Have you ever wondered why there is specialty hummingbird food? What is it about the food that makes it so appealing? In this zoology science fair project, you will observe these remarkable creatures...

This site about food poisoning discusses Staphylococcus Aureus - what it is, where the common sources of "staph" are, common symptoms, and what can be done to prevent contamination and infection.

At this site from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that are known for being "Important sources of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins." Learn to cut your consumption of fat, while still benefitting...

A lot of confusing and erroneous information exists regarding proper nutrition. Get the correct facts and improve your healthy eating knowledge here.

The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.

Bacteria are everywhere and can cause many different kinds of diseases. Bacteria are a major source of food contamination. Students will grow bacteria collected from different places and compare the results.

Explanation of how an amoeba can farm to make its own food when necessary.

Resource outlines the history of Native American food sources and details how various tribes throughout North America used the resources available to them.

Phytochemicals are necessary to fight diseases. Identify sources and the benefits to health these non-nutritive chemicals provide.

At this website from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that make up the bread group in the food pyramid. Learn about the nutritional value of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta, and read about the...

Through these lesson plans, investigate the different types of fat found in food and found in the human body. Discuss the functions and problems associated with dietary fat and make wise food choices based on what you learn about fat,...

In this lesson, young scholars will use photos, documents, and music from the Library's digital collection. Then they will students investigate rituals and customs of various cultures.

Juniper trees are the main source of food, water, and shelter for Stephen's Woodrat. Like Red Tree Voles, which feed mostly on Douglas-fir, the Woodrats are able to feed primarily on conifer leaves, which contain chemical compounds -...

This brief article from the University of Massachusetts provides information on the nutritional values of milk products. Take a three-question quiz to test your knowledge of the milk food group.

Have you ever stopped to watch a trail of ants moving back and forth between a food source and their nest? Have you ever wondered how they establish their trail? You've probably read that ants use chemical signals to communicate with one...

There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked bread to make your mouth water. As any baker can tell you, you can't bake bread without yeast. This project makes clever use of bread dough to measure yeast reproduction three different...

Humans need food, water, and warm shelter to survive. But a lot of humans depend on fossil fuels to supply gas and electricity to heat our homes. But burning fossil fuels to create energy is harmful to the environment. In this science...

How does our climate affect us? How do we decide what to wear each day? What factors determine if our clothing choices are comfortable? What is the source of our water? Students explore characteristics that define climatic regions. They...

Multiple activities explore and explain the different forms of energy, the ability to do work.

Provides information about Volvox, a type of green algae. Discusses appearance, habitat, method of reproduction, and its food sources.

This site from NASA provides The Space Place which gives a great explanation of energy sources for young readers using the space shuttle, cars, and our human body as examples.