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Mummies
Learn how to make an Egyptian mummy and help to prepare a pharaoh for his tomb. Web Links Ancient Egypt: The Magic LessonInvestigate an Egyptian tomb by the River Nile. Learn about the gods and goddesses, the hieroglyphics, the pyramids … Continue reading
Red Ribbon Week
This interactive game from Australia helps kids learn the dangers of smoking. The site also includes pages on Smoking and the Environment, Smoking and Sport, Smoking and Health, Smoking: The Costs, and a teacher’s page. Web Links Win $1,000 for … Continue reading
Sun News
Every now and then a tremendous explosion occurs on the Sun. These are called solar flares. Solar flares can affect radio and wireless communications millions of miles away on Earth. Web Links Sun for KidsGreat video from NASA to learn … Continue reading
Squidzilla!
Colossal squids are real! Check out this news story and video about the squid caught in the Ross Sea in Antarctica but just now brought to New Zealand to be examined. Web Links Sperm Whale vs. Giant SquidThis Wild Kratts … Continue reading
Constitution Day
The Official National Computer has crashed and needs help to restore the Bill of Rights. Your mission is to rebuild the documents by finding the missing rights and freedoms in Freeville. Web Links Which Founder are You?The U.S. Constitution was … Continue reading
Unusual Schools
Gever Tulley shows how Tinkering School expands young minds by giving kids the tools, materials and guidance and then he lets use their imagination and problem solving abilities to make boats, bridges and even a roller coaster. Web Links Around … Continue reading
Pelicans
Follow along on the wing tips of brown pelicans as they fly over the Pacific in search of food. Web Links All About BirdsInformation here on migration, habitat, food, nesting, behavior, conservation and fun facts about this “comically elegant” bird. … Continue reading
Re-invention
Become an inventor by completing the device to deliver lunch. Then come up with your own inventions. Web Links Kid InventorsKids are often natural inventors. Learn about toy inventions, kid inventors and more and how you can go about making … Continue reading
The Science of Baseball
It’s the bottom of the ninth and your team is 2 runs down. Can you come back and win the game? Web Links Play Baseball against your computerAdd up the roll of the dice to see how far you can … Continue reading
Love the Skin You’re In
You couldn’t live without the skin you’re in. Find out what’s going on under the surface in the skin video. Web Links Science for KidsScience for Kids video shows how the layers of your skin work together to protect your … Continue reading
