New Web Site Shows Kids
How Ag Connects to Everyday Life

Children around the country and the world can visit a new web site to see why science knows no boundaries.

The site highlights work by USDA scientists who search overseas for natural controls to weed and insect pests, as alternatives to pesticides. To get their jobs done, some scientists rode elephants, coped with leeches, and watched out for tigers and rhinos, all the while meeting and working closely with people from vastly different cultures.

USDA's Agricultural Research Service developed the web site in recognition of "Global Science and Technology Week" (GSTW), May 6-12. "Global Science and Technology Week highlights the importance of science education for our children," Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman said. "Providing young people with access to high quality math and science education is an excellent way to prepare America's workforce for the future."

The "Science Knows No Boundaries" web site at www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/ is designed for children about 8 to 13 years old, but has links to more advanced material. The new ARS web offerings are parts of the agency's extensive, award-winning "Science for Kids" and "Ciencia Para Niños" web sites. The sites present dozens of stories and features showing kids how the agricultural sciences connect to everyday life. Included are sections on science careers and science fair projects.

* This article from ARS News Service. Send feedback and questions to ARS News Service via e-mail: isjd@ars-grin.gov.

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