Kids Environment Kids Health
A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
life-health · human-health-body-systems
Grade range
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Environmental Health and Science for Kids
- Core Mission: Educating children on how the environment (air, water, land) impacts health and how individual actions can make a positive difference.
- Key Environmental Concepts:
- Waste Management: Emphasizes the importance of the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" framework to protect ecosystems.
- Pollution: Defined as the contamination of the environment by chemicals or harmful substances, highlighting the link between a clean environment and human health.
- Scientific Inquiry:
- Describes science as a process of solving puzzles and finding solutions using clues.
- Encourages hands-on learning through experiments and activities.
- Local Research & Nature Highlights:
- Research Triangle Park: Ongoing studies regarding local wildlife.
- Cicadas: Information on the "Great Southern Brood."
- Environmental Parkway: Features a wildflower bed containing Zinnia Elegans (Cherry Queen, Purple Prince, and Dahlia mix).
- Institutional Context: Content provided by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
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