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AT&T Virtual Classroom - In its first year, the AT&T Virtual Classroom Program gave students from 30 countries the chance to build Websites while learning about each other and the Internet. Over the years, VC teams have created some truly excellent Websites -- each one a perfect example of how the Internet can bring people together -- of which they and their communities can always be proud. See the winning Websites from VC Contest 99, 98, 97 and 96.
Bay Kids' Weather Page - It's summer, and the sky decides it's time for us to cook up some fun. Here is an interesting recipe: how about whipping up a nice afternoon thunderstorm? Let's see, check the ingredients: water vapor, dust particles, rising air, electricity potential. Yes, we seem to have all of those, now all we need to do is follow the instructions (and remember, really good lightning is shaken, not stirred). This ThinkQuest Junior entry, built by kids, will teach you all about weather events, jokes, myths, and much more.
Bubblesphere - You don't need a lot of skills to learn to blow soap bubbles, right? So what is with this guy who calls himself "Professor"? Turns out he really is an expert. At his home page, he reveals the ultimate soap solution for making the most colorful, sturdy bubbles. He explains how to make your own bubble-blowing tools from soup cans and coat hangers (ask your parents for help). You don't even need anything special--he teaches you how to blow bubbles using only your HANDS! But wait, there's more. Check the bubble FAQ, bubble games, and the other wonders of the Bubblesphere.
Carousel! Your Carousel Information Center - Everyone has seen carousel horses, but did you know that some carousels have frogs, roosters, and fantastic creatures like sea monsters on them? Find out about the history of carousels, see some detailed wooden horses, and listen to carousel music--guaranteed to make you smile! This site tells you where antique carousels can still be found and ridden (look in the History section, under Census). They are something of a rare species, since many old carousels have been taken apart and the horses and other figures have been sold. Maybe you can help save an old carousel in your town.
CIA Kids Page - Do you know what the Central Intelligence Agency does? They collect and analyze all kinds of information from all over the world, and they do it in the name of national defense. Besides men and women, the agents include spy dogs and even spy pigeons! Don't miss the Try on a Disguise Shockwave game in the Who We Are and What We Do section. We particularly like the way you can disguise the dog to look like a cat! You'll know a lot more about the CIA when you've finished spying on this site. Did we say spy? Shhhh!
Consumer World: Everything Consumer - OK, you've bought that skateboard you've been wanting. Now it won't even roll! Hustle over to this site to find out what you can do about it. It doesn't matter that you're a kid. You have consumer power, and manufacturers listen to consumers, regardless of their age. While you're there, you can also find out how to avoid online scams, determine whether the skateboard has been recalled, and link to the Better Business Bureau. You'll also find out how to contact many companies and other sources of consumer information. Be sure to show this site to your parents--they will love it.
DeeT's 70s Page - Take a ride on the time machine and step back into the 1970s. Some things haven't changed much. Kids watched Sesame Street and The Electric Company on television, and back then Gilligan's Island was being shown for the first time. If you'd like to see these and lots of other `70s stuff, Dee T's is the place to be.
Department of Justice Kids and Youth Page - The Department of Justice (DoJ) oversees everything from the FBI to the DEA (these are the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration, for those who aren't familiar with the acronyms). Take the DEA link to get the straight facts on drugs, or visit the FBI to see which criminals are on the Ten Most Wanted list. You can also see what happens inside a courtroom as you trace a case from its initial investigation through its appeals process. Older kids will learn a lot from the civil rights primer. When faced with racial, religious, or cultural prejudice, what would you do? Find out by exploring the scenarios in Hateful Acts Hurt Kids.
Families of America - This website offers information, news and ideas for families to use, whether you are following the current news headlines or looking for an activity to do with your family, Families of America is a great resource to find the information you need.
Fremlin's Forgery: The Art of Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing & Metal Art - Not only can this journeyman blacksmith shoe a horse, but he can also craft a beautiful rose out of metal! How does he do it? Online tutorials reveal some of his secrets, and while you're oohing and aahing over his work, you can hear audio of his hammer ringing on the anvil.
French Connection: ThinkQuest Junior Project - See what happens when a class of American kids decide to visit a similar group of kids in France. To prepare for their adventure, they trade ideas and descriptions of their lives online. It doesn't work out exactly as planned, but the Web site gives you a window into the two cultures and how they are alike and yet different. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition.
Gargoyles and Grotesques - Carved in Stone - The word "Gargoyle" shares a root with the word "Gargle"; they come from "gargouille", an old French word for "Throat". A true gargoyle is a waterspout. An unusual carved creature that does not serve that purpose is properly called a "Grotesque". These fantastic creatures have been with us for thousands of years, and continue to delight us in the 21st. century. You'll find many pages of gargoyle information.
Great Picture Book of Construction Equipment - Looking for a field guide to construction equipment? Dig into this one and learn how to distinguish (for example) a mud bulldozer from one that works better in a woodlot. There are QuickTime movies so you can watch them move, too! The picture book includes dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, cranes, front loaders, and lots of other things that dig, move, shovel, and tow.
Great Plant Escape - Bud and Sprout are on hand to help Detective Le Plant solve some of the great mysteries of plant life. Case by case, you will check the clues, try experiments, and solve problems as Bud and Sprout journey into the world of plants. The detective promises lots of fun, but the outcome will remain a mystery until your investigative duties are completed. You can also find your way to some other great "green links." Get the dirt on soil--it's much more than you think. Do you know the difference between a daffodil bulb and a potato? Bud and Sprout will help you find out about a lot of plants, fruits, and vegetables, and they will even show you how to grow your own mango!
Grossology, the Science of Really Gross Things - Welcome to Grossology, where all of your gross questions can be answered. You can look at the gross fact of the moment or research grossness. You can even get your virtual deploma by taking Gross 101& 201. Search for a gross fact and find out about tons of gross things. Oh, and did I mention that there are recipes for "Fake Snot," and "Fake Blood"? Grossology has all this and more, but you may not want to go there if you want to continue to believe that you are the only living thing in your bed ;-)
Kid's Valley Webgarden - Growing flowers and vegetables takes more than a few seeds and some dirt. It all begins with developing a plan and choosing the right place to plant. The people at Kid's Valley Webgarden will tell you when to plant (depending on the weather in your part of the world), what to plant, and how to do it. Then you have to maintain the garden, but don't worry-- they're ready to help. Water, fertilize, mulch, weed; water, fertilize, mulch, weed. Just when you get the bugs all worked out, the fruits of your labor will be ready to enjoy! You will love to visit this gardening bonanza.
Kids Web Japan - This site provides a look into the life and culture of Japanese children. Many Japanese kids eat miso soup, pickled vegetables, and rice for breakfast. A school lunch might consist of fish, meat, sea vegetables, and fruit. But what do they like to eat in a fast-food restaurant? Hamburgers, fried chicken, and other delights! You can find out the answers to many questions about Japanese daily life at this entertaining and informative site.
Kids World - Plant Nutrition - You know that a plant needs light and water--but what other sorts of nutrients help a plant to grow? There are 16 of them, divided into those that are mineral and nonmineral. Nonminerals needed are hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. Minerals include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, among many others. Find out what each does to grow a healthy plant. There's also information on how to read a fertilizer label. Don't miss the game, quiz, and coloring book.
Kids' Almanac - Yahooligans! helps you understand the world around you with this very informative Kids' Almanac!
Kids' Collecting - Whether you collect Beanies or action figures, shells or baseball cards, you'll find some interesting links about your hobby at this site.
KidsCom - KidsCom is acool site for kids! Play along with our collection of kids games, or be a part of our monitored kids chat area. KidsCom focuses on kids Internet safety and online education.
KinderGARDEN - This is a treasure trove of gardening links and projects just for kids and families, brought to you by Texas A & M. Whether growing a salad on your windowsill or sprouts in an eggshell, you'll find easy-to-understand projects here. There's even more: games, puzzles, and advice on the best gardening books for kids.
Learn2.com - Do you know how to use chopsticks, or clean a freshly caught fish? Could you use a lesson in putting a golf ball or breaking in a new baseball mitt? How about tips on folding a shirt or cleaning up a stain? This truly great site will teach you all of the above and more.
Liana's Paper Doll Boutique - All sorts of paperdolls and paperdoll clothes, from Roman togas to mermaid tails to power suits. Designed for kids of all ages.
Look Learn and Do - Welcome to the Look, Learn, and Do website; a place where kids can read great books, learn interesting history and facts, and build fun projects with easy to follow, illustrated plans.
Magic Schoolbus Homepage - Share the learning adventures of Ms. Frizzle, Liz, and the rest of the gang on the Magic Schoolbus. Explore space, find out what's happening on Friz TV, build your own bug, or play the Great Habitat Match up! Venture inside and discover what Ms. Frizzle and the gang are off to next!
My First Garden - My first garden. Sounds pretty neat, doesn't it? Imagine what fun it will be. A lot of hard work is involved in planting a garden, but the end results make it all worthwhile. At this site, you will learn how to choose the seeds, clear the land, and tend the soil. You will learn about watering and weeding, and finally, about harvesting the vegetables and clipping the flowers for a pretty dining room bouquet.
National Christmas Tree Association - Too bad they don't have "smell attribute" plug-ins (yet). If they did, this site would smell terrific! The National Christmas Tree Growers page provides a dictionary of 16 evergreen types, from the Arizona cypress to the white spruce. You'll also find a directory of tree farms close to you (if you want to cut your own), selection tips, and interesting facts and figures.
PlanetZoom.Com - A kid's web page that's really for kids! An award-winning resource for parents, teachers, and especially kids! Explore the six lands of Planet Zoom or find adventure on Outpost Z2!
Poetry for Kids - Guaranteed to make you giggle! It's funny, whimsical, clever and zany, and it's the biggest collection of hilarious poetry for kids anywhere on the net.
Quarter Midget Racing for Kids - Some kids aged 5 to 15 like to go really fast. For these kids, the quarter midget race car is something to be desired. These vehicles are one-quarter the size of midget racing cars and are powered by the equivalent of a lawn mower engine. The average speed is about 30 mph. There are also Jr. dragsters and Jr. sprints if you want to go even faster! It's not an inexpensive hobby to pursue, but if you are interested, you can find out all about it at this site and its links.
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Welcome to the official Web site of The Greatest Show On Earth! Whether you're looking for current show dates or online fun and games, they hope you'll take some time to experience all the miraculous wonders of their state-of-the-art silicon cyberspectacular -- designed to dazzle and delight Children Of All Ages!
Role Models on the Web - A role model site of outstanding individuals who contribute back to life: From celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell to, athletes like Tiger Woods. Inspirational, educational site includes biography profiles, photographs, contributions, and accomplishments of each selected role model..
So You Want to Make a Car... - Have you ever wondered how cars are made? This site takes you through all the steps, saving you from walking the 16 miles of conveyors that transfer car bodies from start to finish. That's more than 230 football fields in length! At this auto factory, over 260 programmable robots install, weld, and paint in order for those shiny new vehicles to roll off the line. Look over their shoulders (or whatever robots have) and see how cars are built. There are also some great links on car history, solar cars, and race cars.
Sprocketworks - Sprocketworks is an interactive place for kids (and adults) to learn the way that they choose to learn. A place where they can build a foundation for their own education...and in the process, to fall in love with learning.
Superflag - Learn all about the world's largest flag! Its dimensions are 505 feet by 255 feet, and it weighs 3,000 pounds. See it draped over Hoover Dam, and you can get an idea of how big this U.S. flag really is. Other parts of the site show the flag's other appearances at sporting events and other display opportunities. Give this flag a really big salute, and wonder where they might find a flagpole to fly it.
Surfing the Net with Kids: Calendar, Factoid & Contests - Did you miss Shamu's birthday or maybe Elephant appreciation day last year? How about International Joke Day? If you tune into this site, they will keep you informed of these events as well as other events, contests and holidays.
SurfNetKids - The best of the Web for kids, reviewed by nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Barbara J. Feldman. Each weekly column features five fabulous Web sites on topics as diverse as Gargoyles, Monarch Butterflies and Stock Market Simulations.
The Exploratorium - This is the offical page for one of my favorite museums, the Exploritorium in San Francisco. Here you can find out what an aurora is or play memory games (Java required). If I had to choose one favorite, I would choose the Observatory section. The cool part is that you can see a movie of an eclipse from space. Or if you like, you can look at past ehibits, for example, the dissection of a cow's eye (something I saw live when I visited the "mooseum" I mean museum!). From auroras to sheep brain dissections, this page has everything.
The Great Circus Parade Train - It runs only once a year and creeps along at 10–30 miles per hour, but it's certainly the most spectacular train to grace Wisconsin's tracks. Circuses have used locomotives since the 1870's, so the Great Circus Train is really nothing new. It's an authentic re-enactment of old-time circus operations. In fact, dapple-gray percherons are used to load and unload the flatcars, as was done before the invention of the internal combustion engine. The Circus World Museum craftsmen even built working replicas of the special tools used for horse and train work in the 1800's: runs, jacks, and pulleys that link horsepower to load. Using horses is extra work for everybody, but it keeps the past alive. Even the train's cars bear the names of famous circuses, illustrating how they might have looked in the late 1800's. The cars were purchased from an actual circus (World of Mirth Carnivals) and research later revealed that some of the cars spent their early years with some big-name shows like Sparks, Hagenbeck-Wallace, Tim McCoy's Wild West and Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey. When it's not in use, the Circus Museum keeps its train on a railroad spur built decades ago by Ringling Brothers for this very purpose.
What Is a Print? - A print is a work of art made up of ink on paper and existing in multiple examples. The four best-known printing techniques can be found here. Follow the steps through the process!
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