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A Look at Forests and Chemistry
Georgia-Pacific
This is a great site if you have a chemistry research project or a research project on forests, and you want to learn about these topics in a fun way. It has lots of experiments and interesting activities to choose from.Recommended by Stuart Francis

A True Wilderness
Wilderness Society
This site tells you all about a refuge in Alaska that is known for its amazing wildlife and wilderness. It includes pictures, a visitor's diary, and a useful search section. There are also links to information aboutEarth Day.Recommended by Jonathan Cohen

All About the Environment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This is a very interesting site if you're looking for different kinds of information on our environment. It covers topics like recycling, water and endangered species. But there is no search, so you have to choose from their subjects.Recommended by Courtney Mifsud

Ecokids: Learn About Wildlife
Earth Day Canada
This site is good for reports or papers on everything from amphibians and birds to mammals and underwater creatures. Visitors can choose from several categories of animals, and then play games that teach them about that type of animal, as well as various sub-species.Recommended by William Ramsey

The Basics of Photosynthesis
The Flying Turtle Company
This site can help with homework or a school paper on photosynthesis. The information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow way, and there are helpful diagrams. It's also funny, and I like that it sounds like a kid had written it.Recommended by Torrence Delawie

The Workings of Weather
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This site has a lot of information and activities about weather. You can learn about how weather is forecasted, the effects of different types of weather and other things like global warming. It also includes information about the oceans and the Great Lakes.Recommended by Jennica Robinson