When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...

Interactive children's story that teaches about the dangers of lead poisoning. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see all the different sources of lead in the environment and the symptoms of lead poisoning.

An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.

Learn how your lungs help you breathe by making a model of the way your lungs work using a clear plastic bottle, scissors, and two medium-sized balloons.

Discover what causes allergy and asthma attacks and what you can do to prevent them.

Basic information on what to do if you are in an earthquake or a tsunami.

A fun activity to help you learn about the environment. Each coloring page will open in a new window; you can print them to color later.

Learn what science is and what scientists do. Scientists are named for what they study; discover some of the more common branches of science.

Discover why water is so important, especially clean water. Find out where water comes from and how we can make it safe to drink and free from pollution.

Informational fact sheet on electricity with emphasis on electric and magnetic fields.

Informational facts on worms with directions on how to vermicompost, where worms turn garbage into plant food.