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DK Find Out!: What is matter?
You know a lot about dust now. To find out about other forms of matter, check out this interactive site.
http://www.owlpages.com/
Whether you’re doing research for a school project or you simply enjoy owl watching, this site will tell you everything you need to know about owls.
National Geographic Kids: Follow Your Food!
This page describes the journey your food takes through your digestive system, and includes some quick facts.
DK Find Out!: Digestion
This site has an interactive body diagram that explains the different stages of digestion.
National Geographic Kids: Explore the World
If “Discover Mongolia” has given you the travel bug, check out the Explore the World pages at the National Geographic Kids website. Click on a location to learn about a country’s history, government, culture, and natural landscape.
http://www.geocaching.com/
Are you interested in geocaching. Visit this site to learn how to get started, where to find caches, and get answers to frequently asked questions. You will need to log in to the use the site, so check with your parents first.
http://www.ontgeocaching.com/
This site deals specifically with geocaches in Ontario. It includes a library, newsletter, and weather updates for the province. There is a members’ area to this site. It costs $5 to become a member. Check with your parents before joining.
http://www.bcgeocaching.com/
This site deals specifically with geocaches in British Columbia. It includes a geocaching encyclopedia and forums where you can talk to other geocachers. There is a members’ area to this site. Check with your parents before joining.
https://www.cacheupnb.com/
This site deals specifically with geocaches in New Brunswick. It includes guides and info about geocaching, as well as maps and trails of the province. Check out the Partner Programs section to discover different geocaching locations and events.
KidsHealth: Be a Fit Kid
Take a look at this web page that gives you tips and info on how to be healthy.
DK Find Out!: Keeping Healthy
This site has lots of info on food, and how it can help you be healthy.
http://www.swisseduc.ch/glaciers/glossary/index-en.html
Confused about glacier-related terms. Check out this photoglossary. Follow the links to the terms listed and see photographic examples of the terms.
http://www.factmonster.com/
This site is full of fascinating information. To learn more about New Zealand or the Maori people, follow the links to “World” and “People.”
The Video Game Revolution
Learn more about how much goes into making a video game from production, to design, to testing. This site also includes information about how gaming became popular, offers a couple of quizzes, and allows you to play an old arcade game!
Starting Your Podcast: A Guide for Students
Learn how to create and put together a podcast of your own.
Exploratorium: The Museum of science, art, and human perception
This site, detailing an exhibit at the Exploratorium Museum, includes activities related to film making. Find out how a movie camera works. Make a comic strip flip-stick. Learn some special effects tricks. Make your own foley sound scene.
http://www.guidedogs.ca/
Want to know more about training a guide dog? Check out the website for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Learn how to foster a puppy. Take a look at the photo gallery.
https://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/
A website with a list of kid-friendly activities for creating your own science experiments at home.
National Geographic Kids
Check out some more facts about sea jellies!
CBC Kids: William’s top five spelling bee words
Meet William. He’s from Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Saskatchewan and he won the first ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee in 2016. Check out a video that shows William speaking about five spelling words.
Scripp’s National Spelling Bee: Take the Test
Take a test from the official U.S. spelling bee organization. Don’t worry if it seems hard. Just play for fun and pick up some new words along the way!
Toronto Public Library
Look for great book suggestions in the Fantasy genre or explore other genres for recommendations.
RocketSnail Games
Play mancala online alone or with a friend.
CBC Kids: 6 unbelievable bridges from around the world
Check out this web page that lists some other strange bridges from around the world. A couple will be familiar, but you can see a video of the rolling bridge in action.
PBS: Building Big: Bridge Basics (U.S.)
Explore this site to find out about different types of bridges, how they’re made, and the forces that act on them.
Toronto Public Library
Look for great book suggestions in the Fantasy genre or explore other genres for recommendations.