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Visit a virtual kitchen to see what rocks and minerals are used there. Describe rocks on a field trip. Read the latest information about the Sun, stars, planets, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Learn the effects of pollution and other human activities on living things in reefs and rivers.

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Kids in the Hall of Planet Earth: Rocks in Your Cabinet
Article for grades 3 through 8
Chances are good that there are rocks and minerals in the pots you cook with, the dishes you dine on, and the food you eat. See which ones are hiding out in your kitchen.
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Online Field Journal: Rocks
Activity for grades Kindergarten through 5
Have you ever taken a really good look at rocks? If not, you might be surprised by just how many varieties you can find. Start by comparing these rocks online, and see how many differences you can spot.
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Florida's Fragile Reefs: What's Happening to this Underwater World?
Article for grades 6 through 12
Investigate reefs in the Florida Keys to see how and why they are dying not just there, but all over the world. Then learn what can be done to save these "rain forests of the sea."
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Setting Rivers Free
Article for grades 6 through 12
More than two million dams block virtually every waterway in America. But how many of these structures have seen their day? Learn what happens when dammed rivers are set free.
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Video Gallery: Conserving Diversity of Fishes
Article for grades 6 through 12
Lake Victoria in Africa was once home to hundreds of unique species of fish. Why is this lake dying right before our eyes? And what would its loss mean to world?
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