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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Tired of playing the same old math games? Then you need to check out this site. Developed by Rice University teacher, Cynthia Lanius, the site takes mundane math concepts to the real world - Like how would you decide whether to take $1 or $1mm in salary or calendar tricks that you can use on your friends - but are somehow related to Algebra!
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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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The Polar Ice CapZ KidZ Club is an environmental awareness club for Kids, whose goal is to educate people (both kids and adults) about the effects of climate change on our planet. Members can submit essays, poems or draw pictures of endangered animals, all of which are posted on the site. The site is a treasure trove of general environment-related information and worth a visit even if you do not wish to become a member.
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Impress you parents and friends by become more knowledgeable about all the mysterious plants and creatures you see when you go on those long hikes in the woods. Also available in Spanish, the site is fun to listen to, and features a few games that test your nature skills.
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