4Kids.org - Week of July 6, 2008

Week of July 6, 2008

Visit the Featured Web sites to find the answers.

What is the helm?

steering apparatus of a ship
anchor
pulley for sails

What is the only force that acts on a projectile?

friction
gravity
sunlight

What kind
of animal is Happy Fluffy
Kitty-Face?

cat
dog
monkey

Sailing With Spirit

Jump aboard at The Spirit of South Carolina www.
knowitall.org/sites/pirates/
explore. You can explore the ship by clicking on the terms on the left or by maneuvering around on your own. When you highlight a feature, such as the rudder or cockpit, you’ll get an explanation of its function. Did you know the ship's kitchen is called a “galley,” or that the keel is the backbone of the vessel? This virtual ship tour will turn landlubbers into old salts in no time!

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

Let’s Get Physical

Visit an interactive science classroom when you stop by The Physics Classroom Tutorial,
www.physicsclassroom.com. Brush up on Newton's Laws, where you can learn all about motion and discover why objects move the way they do. Keep moving forward in Momentum and Its Conservation as you figure out “stop” and “go.” If you love listening to tunes, check out Sound Waves and Music and get a great visual of traveling sound. Then celebrate beauty in Light Waves and Color.

Faux's Fun

Welcome to Faux Paw's Fun Zone at www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_kids, where children can learn all about safe surfing on the Internet. Meet Faux Paw the Techno Cat, Cowboy Cursor and Happy Fluffy Kitty-Face in Characters. Then play some cool games like Internet Panic or Find a Match! Stay safe and learn from Faux Paw when you watch a video about his adventures on the Internet. You can also print off coloring pages of Faux Paw and his rascally buddies for some indoor fun, or download cool pics of Faux Paw and use them as wallpaper.

Do you have a pet? If so, what kind?

Speak Out Here!

H20 Rules!

One of my favorite ways to spend a summer afternoon is swimming at the beach or the pool. I always remember to wear sunscreen, but sometimes it's a little bit harder to remember all of the water safety rules. Some rules, such as no running at the pool, are easy to remember. Others are a little less obvious. Did you know that it's a bad idea to chew gum or eat while swimming? You could choke, so keep your treats on land.

Accidents can happen, so you should always swim in areas where a lifeguard is present. If you're swimming in a backyard pool at home, make sure a parent or other adult is around to keep you safe. Even if you're a good swimmer, it never hurts to have an adult on the lookout.

Before you jump in, test the water temperature. Swimming in water that's too cold can slow your muscles down and make it harder to swim. Be sure to grab a buddy, too. Swimming with a friend can help you keep safe. Plus, it's more fun to swim when you aren’t swimming alone. For more water safety tips, visit http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html.

—Amy

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