January: The Process and Nature of Science February: Evolution March: Physics and Technology April: Energy Resources May: Sustainability and the Environment June: Ocean and Water July: Astronomy August: Weather and Climate September: Biodiversity and Conservation October: Geosciences and Planet Earth November: Chemistry December: Science and Health Year of Science 2009 home page
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Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth


Explore this site and take a trip to learn about the earth's history. Created by the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.




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Our National Parks

To truly grasp the beauty and grandeur of our planet, one need only enjoy a peaceful moment in one of our national parks. For more than 100 years we have sought to protect and provide access to these wondrous sites. Use the map below to explore our national parks.


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