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We searched the
internet and
found sites that will
inspire and entertain!
Enjoy!
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Academy of Achievement
http://www.achievement.org
When you enter the lobby of this
academy you can visit: the library, the gallery of achievement,
and achievement TV. The achievement gallery offers a
profile, biography and interview of contemporary people in:
sports, the arts, business, science and public service. The
library has a great section called Books That Have Changed Lives
where you can read about books that had a strong influence people
who have made a difference.
Scholastic
http://www.scholastic.com/index.asp
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When you go to this site, click on
Kids! You will find lots of interesting activities. If you
like I Spy games you'll love this site. You can play I Spy
AND create your own I Spy! Serious writers will also finds lots to
do at this site! The Writing with Writers page offers many ideas
for great writing, all from real writers who want to help You
become a better writer! There's lots more to explore at
Scholastic. You'll have some fun at this site!
Chess For Kids
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/6290/index.html This
is the best site I found for complete introduction to chess as well as
information to entice the experienced player. Graphics work well and
it loads quickly. The puzzles are great and the annotated games
are THE BEST because you can make the move and take all the time you
need to think about the move and study the board. If you
spend some time at this site your game will improve. No
doubt. Also you have to check out who designed this Junior
Thinkquest site! Very interesting! Chess
Problems Online http://www.chessproblems.net/ Over
350 chess problems for you to solve. Graphics are good and the
site is quick. K-8
Aeronautics Internet Textbook
http://wings.ucdavis.edu/ If
you like science and have an interest in flight you will love this
site! It offers a great tutorial on using the internet,
principles of aeronautics, acivities and much more.
The Science of Hockey http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/index.html
This
amazing site will educate and excite you about the game of hockey. All
aspects of the game are examined from a scientific point of
view. Leading
scientists explain mechanics and physics of skating, reaction time of
goalies, energy generation, and other aspects of the game. Players and
coaches from the San Jose Sharks are also featured.
Readable format and pages load quickly. Excellent site full of
great information about the fastest game on earth! The
Exploratorium's Science of Cycling
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/index.html Another
wonderful blend of real science with real life! Learn about frames and
materials, speed, human power, braking and steering, aerodynamics and
more. Text is written by athletes and scientists. Extremely
interesting analysis of the sport of cycling. A
Pintura: Art Detective http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/e3.html
What a great way to learn about nineteenth century art. Snappy
writing brings the user through the Case of Grandpa's painting. While
solving the mystery you'll learn art terms and understand the styles
of Picasso, Van Gogh, Titian, Raphael, Gauguin and Millet.
You'll have some fun at this site! Very quick and easy to use. Inside
Art http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html
Another great interactive art site that will keep your attention
and help you understand artistic styles. If you like Van
Gogh you'll enjoy this site!
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