“Kids discover hidden treasure”
Find Keystone Resort’s ( Colorado) Geocaching
Adventure Packages.
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
http://reservations.snow.com/promo.submenu.asp?back=-2
Find geocaching sites in Colorado.
http://www.geocachingcolo.com/
Find geocaching sites around the world.
http://www.geocaching.com/
Geocachers are encouraged to bring a trash bag and
collect litter
found along the trails.
http://www.cacheintrashout.org/
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“Flamingos flock together to raise funds”
Need flamingos to flock someone?
http://www.plastic-flamingos.com/pink_plastic_flamingos_model_263.html
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“Springtime arrives at the White House”
Every Easter, each state sends one special egg to the White House.
See the decorated eggs, state by state.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/easter/2007/eggsbystate/#
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“Amazing rescues”
See a short video of the children being rescued from the Colorado River.
http://www.wtov9.com/news/11566205/detail.html
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“‘Barrel Man’ rolls on”
See the Barrel man’s eBay site for his barrels.
Click on “See the eBay listing” under the headline.
http://kutv.com/sports/local_story_232214255.html
Ever wonder how football teams get their names?
http://www.profootballhof.com/history/nicknames.jsp
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“Raising funds? It’s fun!”
Do-It-Yourself Fundraising Ideas
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/index.html
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April 06, 2007
“Soldiers greeted with hugs & cheers”
Create and send an online card to send to the troops:
http://www.letssaythanks.com/
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A high school girl created a way for more than
2 million thank you letters to reach the troops.
You can make and send a card, too.
http://www.amillionthanks.org/How_To_Mail.asp
See photos of the troops being welcomed home.
http://www.welcometroops.com/
Have you ever wondered how to address
someone in the military?
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/insignias/enlisted.html
See how the USO (United Service Organization)
has supported the troops for 66 years.
http://www.uso.org/
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“Some pet food found to be dangerous”
Is the food you give your cat or dog on the recall list?
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/
Want to make your own dog or cat food?
Here are a few suggestions.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17935147/wid/11915773
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“Calories do count”
This calorie counter may be helpful. Just enter the
food you are curious about in the top bar.
It gives you a complete nutritional analysis
and grades each food.
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/
Find out the calorie count in McDonald’s food.
http://www.thedailyplate.com/food-nutrition/food/mcdonalds
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“Gators clamp down on Buckeyes”
Did you miss the NCAA championship?
Here’s a play-by-play recap.
http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/boxscore.php?gameid=6787
Calling all cheerleaders! Order this safety
guide for $25 from the American Association of
Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators.
http://www.aacca.org/order.asp
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March 23 , 2007
“President Bush visits Latin America”
See a slide show of President Bush’s trip to Latin America.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/15/bush.latam.trip/
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“Boy Scout found alive”
Wilderness survival tips.
http://www.equipped.com/kidprimr.htm
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“States help folks lose weight”
Kids, are you overweight? Find out here.
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
This site has games, activities, and challenges just for kids.
http://www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html
This Shape Up America! site is full of tips and questions
and answers about getting fit.
http://www.shapeup.org/shape/steps.php
Fitness posters you can order or download for free.
http://www.shapeup.org/fittips/poster1.php
Look under “Lesson Plans” for excellent, common-sense
weight-loss information.
http://www.scalebackalabama.com/
Alabama Department of Public Health offers tips for nutrition.
http://adph.org/NUTRITION/Default.asp?id=818
Activity pyramid for kids and adults.
http://adph.org/NUTRITION/assets/npaactivitypyramid.pdf
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“NFL Draft”
Find real life stories, games, contests, and more at
http://www.nflrush.com/home.asp
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“Sudoku”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids.
Some are 4 x4, 6x6, and 9x9.
Download a low-cost book and use it in the classroom.
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn using a simple 4x4 at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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March 16, 2007
“Colorado sunshine blazes around the world”
See the grand-prize winners of NASA’s SOHO SunWorks contest.
http://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/sunworks/HallOfFame/Summer05.html
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“Teen driving deaths drop”
This site is full of important information for teen drivers and their parents.
http://www.coloradodrivetime.com/
This page is full of eye-opening facts about Colorado teen drivers.
http://www.coloradodrivetime.com/teen_facts.cfm
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“Kids serve oodles of noodles”
Kids Care is a philanthropy curriculum that teaches students to
give of their time, talent, and treasure. Schools can earn
$500 for their outreach projects.
http://www.post-newscommunity.com/kidscare/
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March 09 , 2007
“With a new heart, Kelly conquers Corazon”
Find amazing photo and learn more about Kelly’s climbs and the
important issue of organ donations, at:
http://www.craigandkelly.com/
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“Meet Benjamin Franklin”
Get information about the exhibit.
http://www.dmns.org/main/en/General/Exhibitions/CurrentExhibitions/benFranklin.htm
Teachers, use this 60-page guide for extension or preparatory lessons.
It’s packed with worksheets and cross-curricular activities.
http://www.benfranklin300.com/_edu_pdf/BF300_ActivityGuide.pdf
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“Step it up at work”
See the full study on steps taken in different occupations
http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/10kStudy2007.pdf
Find a pedometer starting at $10.
http://www.thepedometercompany.com/
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“Workout centers woo the wealthy”
Check out Huntsville Hospital’s Sports and Wellness
Center in Huntsville and Madison.
http://www.hhsys.org/services/wellness/
YMCA in Huntsville has the goal of building strong kids and
strong families with sports, lessons, and after-school activities.
http://www.ymcahuntsville.org/
Monrovia Parks and Recreation Sports on Jeff Rd.
http://eteamz.active.com/mprasports/index.cfm
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“Women’s basketball heating up”
Print out this March Madness NCAA bracket and
follow your favorite teams to the Final Four.
http://images.sportsline.com/images/ncaasports/brackets/d1_wkc_bracket_2007.pdf
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February 23, 2007
“Snow angels set U.S. record”
Watch the North Dakota snow angels flap their wings.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17224977/
See photos taken from the Sky Spy plane.
http://www.kfyrtv.com/Sky_Spies.asp
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“Teen prescription drug use increasing”
This comprehensive site is a wealth of help and
information for all types of abuse.
http://www.theantidrug.com/
Learn about teen digital devices – a crash course for parents
http://www.theantidrug.com/E-monitoring/need-extra-help.asp
Parents’ guide to preventing teen OTC use
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/rxdrugs_otc.pdf
Research shows that youth who participate in a religious
community are less likely to use drugs.
Share this brochure with your youth pastor.
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/faith_community/4_Ways_Faith_Brochure.pdf
Role play, get the facts, play these games, create a
lock-in, sign commitment cards, etc.
Youth leaders, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media
(Office of National Drug Control Policy) has many
wonderful resources to connect kids and faith in the
fight against drug use. See:
http://www.theantidrug.com/faith/leader_guide.asp
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“Tips to keep your smile bright”
Tooth facts and dental games for kids.
http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/index.html
Find brushes that spin and buzz.
http://www.dentist.net/kidstoothbrush.asp
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“Do you Sudoku?”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids.
Some are 4 x4, 6x6, and 9x9.
Download a low-cost book and use it in the classroom.
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn using a simple 4x4 at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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A PG movie to see: “Bridge to Terabithia”
See a preview of the movie, play games, and download teacher activities.
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/terabithia/
Find out more about actress AnnaSophia Robb
http://www.annasophiarobb.com/Default.asp
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February 16, 2007
“New toys pop out at toy fair”
Find the Rubik’s Revolution, Spiderman toys, and more at:
http://www.technosourcehk.com/
Find Power Ranger handheld console, Air Hogs trucks
that climb, Moon Sand, and more at:
http://www.spinmastertoys.co.uk/
Find the Jumparoo, Pulsar Ball, Pump Rockets, and more at:
http://www.geospaceplay.com/
Find Anti-Gravity boots and more at:
http://www.air-kicks.com/
Get mind-challenging games. See:
http://www.thinkfun.com/
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“She said “yes” underwater”
For group tours and educational programs at the Denver Aquarium.
Find out about these Downtown Aquarium programs:
Diving with the Fish snorkeling, Wild Dreams Overnight,
Marine Biologist for a Day
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/flash_content/index.html
A-1 claims to be one of the top scuba-training facilities in the country.
Learn to scuba dive and snorkel at A-1 in Englewood.
http://www.a1scuba.com/
Kids, plan an underwater Bubblemaker party.
http://www.a1scuba.com/kids/index.shtml
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"New at the zoo"
Thaw your Paws indoors at the Denver Zoo on February
24-25 for storytelling, international dancers, crafts and more.
http://www.denverzoo.org/
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“Soldier who served country now serves pizza”
Find a Little Caesars near you and fun and games at:
http://www.littlecaesars.com/kids/games.asp?category=kids
For more information about the Little Caesars Veteran Program, see:
http://franchise.littlecaesars.com/VeteransProgram/VeteransProgramInformation/tabid/76/Default.aspx
See an interview and book about Robbie’s new adventure.
http://franchise.littlecaesars.com/PaducahGrandOpening/tabid/89/Default.aspx
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“Colorado Avalanche shoots for playoffs”
See the Avalanche schedule on the left.
http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/default.aspx
The Avs visit schools and encourage kids to read,
draw, and stay fit. Check out their programs at:
http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/Community/OurPrograms.aspx
See the new parent program.
http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/
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“Do you Sudoku?”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids.
Some are 4 x4, 6x6, and 9x9.
Download a low-cost book and use it in the classroom. http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn using a simple 4x4 at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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“Something fishy in the bathroom”
Gotta have a Fish ‘n Flush?
http://www.fishnflush.com/
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February 02 , 2007
“U.S. becomes a nation of procrastination”
Check out the Parent Teacher Association’s media resources.
Sign up for e-newsletters in the box to the right.
http://www.pta.org/pr_category_details_1117232399312.html
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“Pick a name for penguin chick”
The names have been narrowed down to Dassen, Shivers, or Tux.
Vote for your favorite name at:
http://www.denverzoo.org/namingContest/namePenguin.asp
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“Perky is one lucky duck”
Buy a T-shirt that says, “I helped the lucky duck.”
http://www.garnetandgold.com/
Or send donations to:
Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
1017 Summerbrooke Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: 850-385-8792 or 850-576-4485
e-mail goosecreek@comcast.net.
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“Nuggets chase the Jazz”
Read Carmelo Anthony’s letter to fans upon his return to the game.
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/anthony_letter_012107.html
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“Slamming Sammy is back”
Read about Sosa’s rise to fame after growing up in
poverty in the
Dominican Republic.
http://www.latinosportslegends.com/sosa.htm
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“Do you Sudoku?”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids.
Some are 4 x4, 6x6, and 9x9. Download a low-cost book
and use it in the classroom.
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn using a simple 4x4 at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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“Oakland students have a heart”
Find out how your class can win $500 to help others in your community.
http://www.post-newscommunity.com/kidscare/
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January 26, 2007
“President Bush speaks to America”
See the full text of the State of the Union address at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2007/index.html
“Candidates jump “in to win””
Check out a slide show of the candidates at AOL’s Road to 2008.
http://news.aol.com/elections/president/story/_a/rush-of-entries-gives-08-race-early/20070122150309990001?cid=435#democrats
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“Dangers of smoking”
Open Airways for School programs from the American Lung Association.
http://www.alabamalung.org/programs.php
What do healthy lungs and smokers’ lungs look like? See:
http://www.lungcolorado.org/images/ble_big.jpg
Find facts, helpful tips, and additional websites
from the American Cancer Society at
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_
Child_and_Teen_Tobacco_Use.asp?sitearea=PED
Notes from the American Lung Association of Colorado:
“Tobacco use kills more people than alcohol, drugs, homicide,
suicide, car accidents, fires, and AIDS combined.
In Colorado alone, smoking kills 4,600 people each year."
“Don’t start”
Get a DVD and other anti-smoking resources.
Patrick Reynolds visits schools!
http://www.tobaccofree.org/
Quitting tips and a direct message to youth
http://www.notobacco.org/
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“Do you chew? Ew! Spit? Quit!”
Resources from the National Spit Tobacco Education Program
http://www.nstep.org/CommunityResources.htm
Gruen Von Behrens and other speakers can visit your school. See:
http://www.nstep.org/Speakers/GruenVonBehrens.htm
Find a funny, short video at:
http://www.whereispete.org/#
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“Bears will battle Colts at Super Bowl XLI”
Don’t know which team to root for? Take a short test at:
http://playoffs.nfl.com/bandwagon/index.asp?entry=sbcompromogif
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“Do you Sudoku?”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids. Some are 4 x4, 6x6,
and 9x9. Download a low-cost book and use it in the classroom. http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn using a simple 4x4 at: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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January 12, 2007
“Town loses 10,000 pounds”
What is diabetes? Learn more, just for kids:
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/centers/diabetes_center.html
http://www.diabetes.org/for-parents-and-kids/what-is-diabetes.jsp
Here are some fun computer games with a focus on health:
http://www.kidshealth.org/Features.jsp?lic=1&feature=300
http://www.diabetes.org/youthzone/fun-games.jsp?&WTLPromo=YZ_youthzonegames&vms=222164490258
“Don’t miss Ms. Adventure”
See what Wild Planet offers at this site. Click on
TV schedules for a list of shows.
http://animal.discovery.com/?clik=www_nav_apl
“Keep healthy in 2007”
Find Merliee Kern’s book and more resources for healthy kids at:
www.healthykidscatalog.com
Find the complete news article about hearing loss at:
http://www.asha.org/about/news/convention06/newsurvey.htm
Find out about Dance Dance Revolution at:
http://www.ddrgame.com/
“MLB inducts best of the best”
Join the Baseball Hall of Fame. See:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/
“Dream like a King”
For a list of the Nobel Peace Prize winners from 1901- 2006, see:
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/index.html
“Can you Sudoku?”
Try these online sample Sudoku puzzles for kids.
Some are 4 x4, 6x6, and 9x9.
Download a low-cost book and use it in the classroom. http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids2.htm
Find instructions to learn the 4x4 at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/How%20to%20do%20Sudoku%20Puzzles.pdf
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January 05, 2007
“Thais turn dung into dollars”
See how elephant dung is turned into paper:
http://www.rainbowgifts-usa.com/edp_process.htm
also
http://www.elephantdungpaper.com/process.htm
See elephants playing soccer and the paper process on a video at:
http://www.thingselephant.com/video.html
Beneath the gray oval, click the play arrow.
E-mail: RainbowGifts@USA.com .
Or visit www.rainbowgifts-usa.com
Dale & Stella Craft
P.O. Box 1154
Atwater, CA 95301
209 358-0548
“Whee, we love our Wii!”
Kids, if you need to replace your wrist strap, see
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
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December 15, 2006
“Dog rescues owners in a snowstorm”
http://www.geocities.com/fertigsenchantedforest/index.htm
Donations or letters to Shana can be sent to:
Norman and Eve Fertig
The Enchanted Forest Wildlife Sanctuary
11380 Cary Road
Alden, New York, 14004-9547
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“Silly String saves lives in Iraq”
http://www.ccts-ettc.org/st_luke/
Send cans and donations to:
St. Luke's Catholic Church
55 Warwick Rd.
Stratford, N.J. 08084
Phone: 1-856-783-5555
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“McWorkout with your fries?”
Find out about calories. This site also has Spanish translations.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/calorie.html
For healthy fun and games at this site, check out:
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
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December 1, 2006
“Artist captures childhood charms”
See more portraits and get information.
www.rnrk.com/Portraits.pdf
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“Bats descend on Georgia”
Want to know more about bats and how to rid your home of them?
http://www.batmanagement.com/Batcentral/eviction/health.html
Are you batty about bats? Find fun bat facts to learn
to respect these winged mammals.
http://hometown.aol.com/bats4kids/
For amazing photos and do-it-yourself removal tips, go to:
http://www.batcon.org/home/default.asp
You can adopt a bat from Bat Conservation International.
http://www.batcon.org/joinbci/adopt.asp
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“Get awesome spy gadgets and gizmos”
Find the toys at:
http://www.wildplanet.com/
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“Who will win the Heisman?”
Hear an audio opinion about the Heisman Trophy.
http://espnrad.vo.llnwd.net/o10/espnradio/insider/bash/bash_11282006_6.mp3
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November 17, 2006
“Think before you eat!”
This site has One Page Wonders. These are experiments and
discussion questions about our food habits.
http://www.mindlesseating.org/teachers.htm
Kids, create your own taste experiments, and win a prize!
http://www.mindlesseating.org/science_fair.htm
“NHL Hockey Hall of Fame”
Kids, enter this writing contest for a shot at an NHL Hall of Fame prize
– a visit from the Stanley Cup. Hurry, 4 th -6 th graders,
the contest ends December 1.
http://www.hhof.com/html/LLWChome.shtml
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November 3, 2006
“Countdown for Election 2006”
What is a Republican? Read “I am a Republican because…”
http://www.gop.com/About/AboutRead.aspx?AboutType=3&Section=19
What is a Democrat? Read the Democratic 6-point Plan for 2006
http://www.dnc.org/agenda.html
Learn more about civics.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
U.S. Government Web Sites for Kids & Students
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/subject.html
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“Bush signs ‘order’ about the border”
See a summary of Bill H.R. 6061 from Library of Congress
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR06061:@@@D&summ2=m&
“New flavors help the medicine go down”
www.flavorx.com
“Cardinals win World Series”
Kids, want to learn baseball terms? Go to:
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stl/baseball_basics/stl_basics_lingo.jsp
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“Making friends online”
These comprehensive sites have programs for kids,
educators, and parents to teach children about Internet safety.
www.cyberangels.org
www.isafe.org
www.safekids.com
Parents, discover every website visited by your child.
Find out passwords, and capture Instant Messages
using Perfect Keylogger (for less than $50).
http://www.blazingtools.com/bpk.html
Download and print an Internet Usage
Agreement for children and their parents.
http://www.cyberangels.org/resources.html
Need help understanding basic Internet terms and programs?
Go to:
http://www.cyberangels.org/internet101.html
“Thank a veteran”
Find patriotic songs, activities, and clip art to celebrate Veteran’s Day
http://www.kidsthankavet.com/
Do you know a veteran? You can send an electronic
card through the American Legion:
http://www.e-cards.com/catalog/cat-selection.pl?group=AmLegion&db=AmLegion&cat=Thank%20a%20Veteran
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