Kids and Teens

Spotlights
Logo of the Let's Move! initiative, which seeks to reduce childhood obesity within a generation. Let's Move! Take Action: Kids

White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Let's Move Initiative.

Presents a downloadable action plan of five simple steps for children to boost their physical activity and grow up healthier. Includes links to information for parents, schools, community leaders, and chefs.
Sci4Kids logo with butterfly and beaker Sci4Kids

USDA. Agricultural Research Service.

Learn what scientists at the Agricultural Research Service do. Explore topics such as animals, aquaculture, environment, farming, insects, nutrition, plants, satellites, soil, technology, test tubes, transportation, water, weird science and more.
A Girl and Her Brown Swiss Heifer Youth Resources in Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture.

An extensive collection of resources for kids and teens pertaining to all aspects of agriculture, including animals, nutrition, fire safety, and the outdoors.
Internet Resources for Science Fairs, Animals in Education and Research, Kids Pages and Animal Careers

USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.

A wide-reaching list of sites regarding animals, careers with animals, and science fairs. Also includes lots of links to fun sites for kids.
Wilbur the Soil Wizard Just for Kids: Soil Biological Communities

DOI. Bureau of Land Management.

Did you know that almost all the food you eat and the clothes you wear depend on soil? Learn more about soil with Wilbur the Soil Wizard. You can even adopt a soil critter!
Tractor and silo Youth in Agriculture: Safety Training

DOL. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

An illustrated, interactive Web-based training tool addressing common agricultural hazards and offering potential safety solutions for both employers and young workers. Includes links to related resources.
Team Nutrition Logo Eat Smart. Play Hard. for Kids

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Interactive learning and skill-building regarding healthy eating and physical activity. Includes songs, experiments, activity sheets, comics, clipart, worksheets, games, posters, e-cards, recipes, and more.
Child with daisies Aggie Horticulture Just for Kids

Texas A&M University. Horticulture Program.

Presents an array of activities, projects, games, and learning opportunities for children on gardening, nutrition, composting, and horticulture.