Vocabulary Games
8 May 2008 at 9:30am
Whether your goal is an "A" on Friday's vocab test, or to improve your SAT scores, vocabulary games, word scrambles, and interactive flashcards make studying vocabulary words fun and can improve retention. Some of this week's sites offer built-in vocabulary lists, and others allow you to input your own words. Have fun!
Babysitting
10 May 2008 at 11:44am
For teens who like kids, babysitting is a perennially popular way to earn money. But before venturing off to take care of other people's children, there are quite a few things to learn and questions to answer. This week's crop of websites will help put you on the path to babysitting success.
Financial Literacy
11 Apr 2008 at 12:51pm
Although there is more to learn about money than how to count coins and bills, the subject is largely ignored in most middle and high-schools. Today's six-pack of sites tackle saving, budgeting, earning, investing, and more.
Also From Barbara J. Feldman
Other sites published by Barbara J. Feldman: Kids Games, Kids Jokes, Coloring Pages, Nursery Rhymes, Kids Trivia, and Sharing Links: Social bookmarking for teachers and parents.
Meteor Showers
7 Apr 2008 at 8:51am
Meteor showers are cyclical, predictable events because they are formed from the icy rock debris shed by comets as they pass the Sun. The following sites explain why they happen, when they occur, and offer tips on how to best view them.
Louisiana Purchase
8 Apr 2008 at 9:30am
Under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, the United States purchased 827,987 square miles of territory from France on May 2, 1803 for $15 million. It was a momentous event that doubled the size of the new country, and greatly increased its economic power. Learn more at the following sites.
How to Write Poetry
12 Apr 2008 at 1:29pm
Want to write a poem, but don't think you know how? Staring at a blank page (or computer screen) may not be the best way to get your creative poetry writing juices flowing. Experienced teachers and famous poets offer poem writing advice, lessons and tips at the following sites.
Digestive System
7 Mar 2008 at 7:00pm
The digestive system is a group of organs (from the mouth to the rectum) that processes food so the body can use it. The following sites explain the process with illustrations and animations for all age groups.
Jonas Salk
8 Mar 2008 at 8:30pm
Dr. Jonas Salk (October 28, 1914 - June 23, 1995) was an American research biologist who studied immunity, influenza, AIDS and polio. He is best known, however, for the development of the polio vaccine that has nearly eradicated the threat of polio in the world today.
April Fools' Day Pranks
11 Mar 2008 at 12:43pm
April foolery will soon be upon us. To celebrate, this week's picks include family-friendly prank ideas, along with an historical look at famous hoaxes of yesteryear.
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