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 USGS
Water Science for Schools - A complete guide for studying
everything about water. From the chemical make-up of water, to
rivers and streams, experiments, water supplies, and water usage,
this site contains virtually everything your child will want to
know about the water supply on Earth.
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 BBC's
Rivers and Coasts - The water cycle, how rivers and coasts
change, and the affect of rivers and coasts on the lives of people.
There are printable worksheets and some animated graphics, but
the site is primarily linear learning using a "next"
feature to page through the informational content. This site is
well-suited for elementary or middle school aged children.
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 Environmental
Protection Agency's Ecosystems - site for kids to explore
acid rain, watersheds, preservation, and protection of our natural
resources. Additionally, there are links to other interactive
sites for exploring ecosystems. While this site isn't specifically
about water, the information is primarily regarding the importance
of clean water for man, animals, plants and the preservation of
our world. Also check out the EPA's
water cycle animation.
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 Hydropower
- Electricity from Moving Water - A website about energy resources,
both renewable and non-renewable. Hydroelectric power is explained
with graphics that help children see concepts. The explanations
are thorough and reluctant readers will benefit by having the
content read to them.
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 Tsunami
Animations - Students interested in water phenomenon may also
be interested in tsunamis or tidal waves. PBS's
Savage Earth animation contains text explaining how a shift
in the earth's plates can cause a tsunami. The
Office of Naval Research's Ocean in Motion animation explains
how earthquakes, landslides, and volcanos can all cause these
large waves and provides more in depth information about oceans
and waves.
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