4Kids.org - Week of April 1, 2007

Week of April 1, 2007

Wise Up!

ReviseWise Science welcomes young minds to explore all that science has to offer at www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
ks2bitesize/science. Animals and plants are an integral part of the food chain. Learn about their life functions and classifications when you click on Living Things. Materials is full of important information on conductors, elements, altering substances and more. Review important Physical Processes like electricity and gravity to discover just how your world “works.” Then, blast off on a spectacular science mission in GameZone, where you will gas up your rocket ship with tomatoes and soar into the skies.

Nominate a cool Web site at 4Kids.org/nominations

Visit the Featured Web sites to find the answers.

Why are green plants called producers?

Because they make their own food
They produce life
Producing is their job

What is Bumble B's home planet?

Jupiter
Earth
Mars

What does SPF stand for?

Sun Pool Fun
Sun Protection Factor
Solar Protection Factor

Spectacular Meeting Place

Pull on your moon boots and float through F9 Kids at http://kids.f9.net.uk/flash for an out-of-this-world good time. Shoot the Aliens, Save the Spacestation or Make an Alien in Games. The NetKids Guide has great tips for kids on how to surf the Web while staying safe and having fun. Terrific tales are ready for you to browse in Stories, while Fun Stuff has some awesome activities with F9 Fred. Get to know the F9 gang at Meet the Kids, and spread the word that this rockin' space station has something for everyone to enjoy.

Bodacious Bodies

Maximize your health at BAM!, Body and Mind, when you visit www.bam.gov/sub_diseases. The Immune Platoon is ready to fight off all the germs that make you sick with their white blood cell superpowers. Food and Nutrition will have you playing gourmet games geared to help you maximize your body's potential. Take the profile quiz in Physical Activity to figure out the perfect plan to keep your beautiful bod moving and grooving. It is important to keep Your Safety in mind while you are out and about. Answer questions with a visit to Your Body, and start taking care of yours today!

Do you think playing video games is a postive or negative activity and why?

Speak Out Here!

April Fish

To my brother, April Fools’ Day gives him the chance to get away with all kinds of pranks. He’s tried everything, from putting a rubber band around the sink sprayer to pulling a dollar bill on the ground with a string. But I won’t be so easily fooled this year, and he better watch his back too!

No one is sure where the “April Fools’ Day” tradition originated. Many people believe the holiday dates back to the 16th century when the Gregorian calendar was adopted, changing New Year's Day from April 1 to Jan. 1. People who still celebrated on April 1 were known as “April fools.” In France, people who are fooled by practical jokes on this day are actually known as “April Fish.”

For some April Fools' Day fun, visit www.kidzworld.com/article/
1939-april-fools-practical-jokes-and-pranks for a foolishly good time.

—Amy

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