Calling all animal lovers! Be sure to check this site if you have a pet, want a pet or simply like to look at or read about cute animals. The site even gives you tips on how to teach your pet tricks and has an animal expert to answer any question you may have about your pet or any other animal.
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Whether you need to brush up on your US Geography or learn more about volcanoes and gemstones, this site has it all. Each section also has some fun printable that you can color and send to friends or simply keep for yourselves.
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Believe it or not, this is a science site that deals with the science behind all those gross body functions like belching and pooping. The site also goes into the yucky world of roaches and worms and has a lot of yucky fun games you can play.
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Every serious athlete knows that to win in a sport, be it individual or group, everything starting from the clothing to the equipment to the location has to be optimal. This site explains why all that is important when it comes to Ice Hockey. It's a fun one to browse through and check out how science applies to our daily lives, even if you are not a big fan of the game.
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Did you know that every ride you fly down when you go to an amusement park involves the laws of Physics - the area of science that deals with mass, matter and its motion? This site takes a behind-the-scenes look at every ride and explains the scientific concepts that are taken into account when building them. Didn't realize that science can be utilized for such cool things did you?
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Need to come up with a practical science experiment for a school presentation or simply want to pass some time at home? This site has six great experiments, including how to make 'slime' - all in the name of science of course!
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Whether you want to learn math, language arts or social studies, this great site has it all. Geared for kids from 2-12, it covers even the most mundane subjects in a fun, interactive environment. While free, the site does require registration, so you may have to enroll a parent to help out. Don't like to be bombarded with ads - no problem, simply pay a little and the ads will disappear.
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As the name indicates, this is a site 'of kids, by kids and for kids'. The site allows kids under the age of 16, to do one of three things, upload an original drawing, write a story on somebody else's drawing or submit their own story or folk tale. The best way to figure it all out is to go to the KS Guide Tour, which will take you through the process step-by-step. The best part - You can collaborate with kids from all over the world.
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The site has two sections, one dedicated to geology, where you learn about the rock and soil layers that make up the Earth, and the other dedicated to geography, the study of our planet and it's inhabitants today. Since the site is well categorized, you can find a short, succinct explanation on any topic quite easily. Just in case you are in the mood for some swinging music, there are also songs dedicated to every topic on the site!
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