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American Museum of Natural History

What's This? Sensing

For Students 6th - 12th
There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Ground Water and Drinking Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the safety of drinking water, find information on agencies that oversee our water, and gain access to the current drinking water standards and regulations.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Water on Tap: What You Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Downloadable booklets with basic information about the U.S. water supply, e.g., where our drinking water comes from.
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Nutrition Action: Water, Water, Everywhere

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a discussion of contaminants that can be found in tap water and chemicals added to water in the public water systems. The topics discussed are arsenic, parasites, lead, turbidity, and...
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U.s. Coast Guard: Boating Safety Division

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Coast Guard site dedicated to training people about boat safety. It has many programs it offers to the public.
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Pacific Institute

Pacific Institute: The World's Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Water resources are under threat around the world. WorldWater.org is a repository of information related to issues that should concern all of us. There is also a searchable database of literature and research devoted to freshwater issues.
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City of Winnipeg: Water Treatment Program: Treatment Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
The City of Winnipeg water treatment plant is a state-of-the-art, modern facility designed for performance, safety, and environmental sustainability. Take a virtual tour of the plant to see how this amazing technology ensures safe...
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Water Aerobics Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a selection of music for water aerobics and also a video that you can purchase. If you click on the title of the music it will open to the list of songs on the tape and also a chance to hear the music.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Water Skiing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get expert advice on the sport of water skiing. Learn what equipment you'll need, safety tips, and how to get started in water skiing.
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World Water Council

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Water Council is an international organization dedicated to focusing attention on water issues around the world, based on mounting global concerns about the safety and availability of water to all nations. There is a great deal...
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Live and Learn: Swimming Pool Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a comprehensive list of things that can be done around household pools to prevent injuries and accidents.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Simple Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Amy Smith is an engineer who designs simple and inexpensive solutions to real-world problems. This video produced for Teachers' Domain features her innovative design for testing the safety of drinking water in the developing world.
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Public Health Agency of Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada: Be an Action Hero!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids staying safe is number one in importance! Believe it or not, injuries are the number one cause of death for young Canadians. This site will help you learn to stay safe and uninjured, and that makes everyone happy!
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Swimming Teachers' Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Founded in 1932, the Swimming Teachers' Association has a charitable status and aimss to preserve lives by teaching swimming, life-saving and survival techniques.
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Boatsafe.com: Boating Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses proper boating procedures while on the water, in the marina, anchoring, and mooring, as well as tips for onboard guests.
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Boat Safe Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a delightful site about boats and boating. Lots of games plus a terrific overview of the history of navigation. Includes a visit to a reproduction of Columbus' Nina.
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Lifesaving Resources Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information and links on lifeguarding. It includes aquatic safety, water and ice rescue, training, and equipment and supplies.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Swimming

For Students 3rd - 8th
Look here to can get expert advice on swimming. Find out what gear you'll need, safety tips, games to play, and the basics you'll have to master in order to learn how to swim.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Snorkeling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet an expert at snorkeling and learn some basics on how to play. Find out what gear you'll need, safety tips, and fun facts.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Surfing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet an expert at surfing and learn some basics on how to play. Find out what gear you'll need, safety tips, and how it relates to science.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
Doing a report on floods? Wrap it up by telling what people can do to be prepared and safe after a flood occurs. These short articles explain the precautions that should be taken with drinking water, food, sanitation, hygiene, and animals.
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Us Peroxide

For Students 9th - 10th
US Peroxide is the leading supplier of hydrogen peroxide and peroxygen based technologies and services for environmental applications. Their site includes information about hydrogen peroxide such as common applications, physical and...
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Smart Motorist: Driving in the Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
Find numerous tips to help you better control your vehicle when driving in the rain. Also, this website provides a section on hydroplaning (also called aquaplaning). Includes causes and what you should do if your car begins to hydroplane.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site exploring the mysterious and destructive tsunamis. Explore this scientific marvel and learn about the causes and dangers.

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