4Kids.org - Week of July 13, 2008

Week of July 13, 2008

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How old was William Bligh when his mother passed away?

Ten
Fifteen
Twenty

What is topography?

Landscape
Seascape
Architecture

What type of god is Apollo?

Water god
Fire god
Sun god

Understanding Bligh

Meet British Admiral William Bligh and explore his life through an interactive graphic novel at www.abc.net.au/bligh. Click on Georgian Britain to discover the hard road William took to become a great Navy Admiral. William becomes the Master of the HMS Resolution, shocking his parents and leading his men to victory in Hawaii. From mutiny to trials, victory and defeat, Bligh's journey is a real page-turner. Browse through Bligh's adventures on his way to becoming Vice-Admiral of the Blue.

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An Environmental Rescue

Take a part in Project E.R and discover how important delicate ecosystems are to our survival at www.fieldmuseum.org/
projecter/welcome.html. Go behind the scenes of Chicago’s Field Museum and learn about conservation and biodiversity. You can also travel the globe to explore ecosystems in places such as Kenya and Ecuador. Select a project that interests you and see what scientists are up to in that particular area. Take part in the Activities and become a true steward of the environment.

Mythify Me

Brush up on Greek and Roman mythology at www.museum
networkuk.org/myths. Catch up with Mercury, the messenger of the gods and begin your adventure. Click on Trails and celebrate famous mythological stars such as Cupid, Venus, Apollo and more! If you love art, take a stroll through the gallery, where famous works are on display. Many of the featured pieces are sure to provide interesting insight into Greek and Roman myths. If you see unfamiliar names, Who's Who lists all the gods and goddesses for curious myth lovers like you!

What do you want to do before summer comes to an end?

Speak Out Here!

Dear Amy: What is the best Web site to search for pictures?
— Adayla, Tyndall, S.D.

Dear Adayla: Where you should go to find pictures online depends on what kind of pictures you need. Sometimes I like to add pictures to my school projects. Images can add a lot to make a project or report look special. The Discovery Channel Education site, http://school.discoveryeducation.com/ clipart/?pID=clipart, has a great collection of clip art you can add to your school projects and more. Another good site to find pictures is Pics4Learning at www.pics4learning.com. You can find pictures of everything from American Sign Language to zebras. The pictures at these sites are great for non-school projects, too. You could use them to make your own greeting cards or even a photo collage for your wall.

If you're looking for pictures to use as desktop wallpaper, you'll want images that are properly sized for your screen resolution. National Geographic Kids has tons of cool desktop wallpapers featuring animals, nature and space at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Photos/Gallery. My favorite wallpapers are in the Dogs gallery and in the Stars gallery.

—Amy

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