4Kids.org - Week of September 21, 2008

Week of September 21, 2008

Visit the Featured Web sites to find the answers.

How many carats is the
De Beers Millennium Star?

203.04
230.07
300.00

In what year was Mother's Touch taken?

1979
1989
1999

What does SAFOD stand for?

The San Andreas Fault Observatory at Depth
The San Antonio Fountain Observatory at Depth
The Song in a Face of Dawn

Sparkling Delights

Feast your eyes upon some of the world's rarest treasures at The Splendor of Diamonds, www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/
si-gems. Mouse around the diamonds, and click on one that tickles your fancy. Check out the Pumpkin Diamond to see which movie star wore this gorgeous gem when she accepted an Oscar. Put on rose-colored glasses for The Steinmetz Pink that took 20 months to cut into a perfect oval shape. Then plunge into The Ocean Dream and discover a diamond with a true blue hue. This site will leave a sparkle in your eyes without putting a dent in your wallet!

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

Camera Ready

Receive a virtual lesson in photography at Through the Lens, www.whyte.org/lens. First, head over to Equipment and Darkroom for tips on how to take and develop a photograph. Then train your eyes in The Art of Seeing, where you will learn what questions to ask yourself when you look at or take pictures. If you need extra inspiration, take a tour through the Gallery, where many black and white images are on display. Now get out your camera and turn the lens on the world surrounding you.

On Shaky Ground

Feel the Earth move under your feet when you try Understanding Earthquakes, http://whyfiles.org/
094quake. There is no doubt that earthquakes have left many places in ruins. Scroll down to Jam Session to learn all about friction, tectonic plates and stress to see how these elements play a role in earthquake creation. Among these fascinating pages is The Quake Next Door, full of info on why certain places seem more likely to suffer from quakes, such as California, while others, such as New York, seem to escape the devastation.

What is your favorite school subject? Why?

Speak Out Here!

Democracy in Action

With only about a month left before Election Day in the U.S., I’m getting really excited! Even if you’re not old enough to vote, learning about the presidential candidates and their views on different issues can be fun. Visit these sites to brush up on your political smarts and play some cool vote-worthy games.

Time for Kids Election 08
www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08

eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics
http://broadband.ciconline.org/elections

The Democracy Project
http://pbskids.org/democracy

Scholastic News Online: Election 2008
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm

—Amy

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