Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Vitamins and Minerals

Investigate the properties of rocks and minerals through a rockin' hands-on activity. Learners test rocks for various properties and, using a guide, attempt to identify different samples. They use various properties including hardness,...

Young geologists discover the important role that rocks and minerals play in our everyday lives through this series of hands-on activities. Starting off with a lesson that defines the difference between plants, animals, and...

Review the difference between rocks and minerals using this resource. Learners identify and investigate the physical properties of these objects. They create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast types of rocks. This is a motivating way...

Overview of common vitamins and minerals that are important to human health. [6:11]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vitamins and minerals are also nutrients. They do not provide energy, but they are needed for good health. Learn more about vitamins and minerals in this learning...

This is an excellent site for kids to learn about vitamins and minerals. Includes general information on vitamins and minerals as well as specific sections on vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and calcium and iron.

On this site, students learn about DNA and genes in the science of biology including the deoxyribonucleic acid molecule, nucleotides, codons, and interesting facts.

Study proteins and amino acids in the science of biology including how they are made using DNA, transcription, and translation and different types of proteins on this site.

Explore how genes are passed from one generation to the next including Punnet squares. Kids learn about Gregor Mendel and his theories and experiments on inheritance and genetics.