USDA's MyPlate
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
From the website: MyPlate is part of a larger communication initiative based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help consumers make better food choices. MyPlate is designed to remind Americans to eat healthfully; it is not intended to change consumer behavior alone. MyPlate illustrates the five food groups using a familiar mealtime visual, a place setting.
From the website: MyPlate is part of a larger communication initiative based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help consumers make better food choices. MyPlate is designed to remind Americans to eat healthfully; it is not intended to change consumer behavior alone. MyPlate illustrates the five food groups using a familiar mealtime visual, a place setting.
Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/
From the website: KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. One of the things that makes KidsHealth special is that it's really three sites in one: with sections for parents, for kids, and for teens. KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.
From the website: KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. One of the things that makes KidsHealth special is that it's really three sites in one: with sections for parents, for kids, and for teens. KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/staff_picks/sports_science/
From the website: The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California.The Exploratorium’s Website is designed to extend the kinds of experiences our visitors have beyond the museum’s floor. Our focus is on investigating the science behind the ordinary subjects and experiences of people’s lives. The topics themselves provide “hooks” that get people excited about science. Then, when we investigate these topics, we can also look at the historical and social issues surrounding them, thus providing a context for scientific exploration.
From the website: The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California.The Exploratorium’s Website is designed to extend the kinds of experiences our visitors have beyond the museum’s floor. Our focus is on investigating the science behind the ordinary subjects and experiences of people’s lives. The topics themselves provide “hooks” that get people excited about science. Then, when we investigate these topics, we can also look at the historical and social issues surrounding them, thus providing a context for scientific exploration.
Kidnetic.com
http://www.kidnetic.com/
From the website: Kidnetic.com is a cool site for kids like you — kids who like to play hard and have fun. Kidnetic.com lets you tap into your own energy so you can feel great all day long. There's lots to do! Try making one of the fun Kidnetic.com recipes like "Brewed Monkey Brain Stew" (it's really chili, silly!) or make a "Groovy Grape Ape Smoothie." Use the Kidnector virtual messaging service to connect with your parents.You'll also find fun games to play inside or outside, by yourself or with friends. We call these Wet Head games because you're supposed to get a "wet" head while you play them! Kidnetic.com tells you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good and how staying active is lots of fun!
From the website: Kidnetic.com is a cool site for kids like you — kids who like to play hard and have fun. Kidnetic.com lets you tap into your own energy so you can feel great all day long. There's lots to do! Try making one of the fun Kidnetic.com recipes like "Brewed Monkey Brain Stew" (it's really chili, silly!) or make a "Groovy Grape Ape Smoothie." Use the Kidnector virtual messaging service to connect with your parents.You'll also find fun games to play inside or outside, by yourself or with friends. We call these Wet Head games because you're supposed to get a "wet" head while you play them! Kidnetic.com tells you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good and how staying active is lots of fun!
The Kids Quiz
http://www.peclogit.org/kidsquiz.asp
From the website: Welcome to the Kids Quiz - a fun, daily trivia quiz designed for kids between the ages of 8 and 18. Each day students are provided with a daily trivia quiz question about nutrition, health, physical activity, sports, and a host of other topics. Many of the questions students will have to guess at the answer. Students answering correctly are eligible to win a PEC T-shirt in a weekly drawing. The more times a student gets the answer correct during the week the better chance of winning the drawing.
From the website: Welcome to the Kids Quiz - a fun, daily trivia quiz designed for kids between the ages of 8 and 18. Each day students are provided with a daily trivia quiz question about nutrition, health, physical activity, sports, and a host of other topics. Many of the questions students will have to guess at the answer. Students answering correctly are eligible to win a PEC T-shirt in a weekly drawing. The more times a student gets the answer correct during the week the better chance of winning the drawing.
Sport Illustrated For Kids
www.sikids.com
From the website: SIKIDS.COM is the online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine. The site changes from day to day, and even from minute to minute, but our goal stays the same: We aim to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet. If it's not cool, it's not on our site. If it is, we've included plenty of places where you can click to tell us about it.If you're a kid, consider this site yours. And if you're an adult, well, let your kid back on the computer!
From the website: SIKIDS.COM is the online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine. The site changes from day to day, and even from minute to minute, but our goal stays the same: We aim to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet. If it's not cool, it's not on our site. If it is, we've included plenty of places where you can click to tell us about it.If you're a kid, consider this site yours. And if you're an adult, well, let your kid back on the computer!
Olympic.org Official Website
www.olympic.org
This is the official website for the Olympics. View many different videos from past Olympic games and learn more about the Olympics in London this year. Learn about the different types of Olympic games, meet the athletes, and learn about the different countries who participate in the Olympics.
This is the official website for the Olympics. View many different videos from past Olympic games and learn more about the Olympics in London this year. Learn about the different types of Olympic games, meet the athletes, and learn about the different countries who participate in the Olympics.
Seven Continents
http://continents.pppst.com/index.html
This website offers fun kids activities and free games to learn about the seven continents and countries. It also offers free powerpoints and lesson plans for teachers.
This website offers fun kids activities and free games to learn about the seven continents and countries. It also offers free powerpoints and lesson plans for teachers.
Flags of the World
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/flagsoftheworld.html
This is the CIA website that describes what each symbol and color means for every country flag of the world.
This is the CIA website that describes what each symbol and color means for every country flag of the world.
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/
This website has beautiful pictures and/or videos of most countries along with descriptions of culture and climate.
This website has beautiful pictures and/or videos of most countries along with descriptions of culture and climate.