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The
Exploratorium Science Snacks |
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The
Exploratorium is a really famous and really fun science center in
San Francisco. This site shows you how to fun science activities at
home. It tells you what materials you need and how you go about doing
the experiment. Some of the activities are about why the sky is blue
and how bones get stressed. These snacks are definitely worth tasting! |
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KidsClick |
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This
site was created by librarians for kids, so it has a variety of very
good links. There are links and information about Weird and Mysterious
things like aliens as well as more common things like how to take
care of your pet gerbil. Some of the great things on this site are
science experiments that kids can do at home. Check out the “lumia
box”, “giant air cannon”, “crystal garden” and “simple animation devices.”
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NIEHS
for Kids en Español |
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This
Spanish site is rich in content. It talks about the elements of nature
and how to preserve them. It teaches kids about these facts through
games, painting and music lyrics that you can sing them as you listen
to them. Moreover it provides more links about other good Spanish
sites. Some of the links that NIEHS offers are Lo Que Usted Necesita:
Español (DHHS) and La Ciencia es divertida |
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Scholastic
Kids |
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This
site has many stories. Stories like David Goes to School by
David Shannon, The Friendship Ring by Rachel Vail, and Harlem
by Walter Dean Myers. It also has games such as “The Great Habitat
Match-Up” where you can learn about endangered species and their habitats
and clubs that let you interact with other members. |
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BrainPop
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BrainPop
is an great source of fun animations that can help you learn more
about math, health, technology, etc. Each movie also comes with an
Interactive Quiz, an Experiment, a Comic Strip, a How-to hands on
application, a Timeline and a print-able Activity Page. You can view
a couple for free but to see everything, you must subscribe. For families,
the cost is $35 each year. See if it's worth it for you. |
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Questacon:
Hands On Science |
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This
site has excellent entertainment & fun zones.
Some of the activities require Shockwave. |
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