Be a 4Kids Detective
When you know the answers to these questions, go to http://www.4Kids.org/detectives/
What are the four basic parts of a flower?
Geographically, how big is Mexico in square kilometers? (Go to http://explora.presidencia.gob.mx/ index_kids.html to find out.)
What was Juliette Low's, the founder of Girl Scouts, nickname?
SCOUT IT OUT
"Sugar and spice and everything nice," and brains and fun and creativity and energy--THAT'S what girls are made of! If this sounds like you, then check out the awesome Girl Scouts Web site. There's no uniform required, just a desire to have fun and learn. Girl Scouts is not just about cookies and camping. There's a lot going on at http://www.girlscouts.org/girls Try the "power"-full scavenger hunt, and get in on the cool science that shows you how to make your own lightning! Or if you're in the mood to express yourself, there's a hundred ways: girl chat, girl poets, girl artists and even Girl Space--a big virtual refrigerator door where you can stick anything you want people to see or think about. Be sure to check out the careers section, too. There are some pretty inspiring women to show you the world that's waiting for you, from veterinarians to engineers. What are you waiting for? Go, girl!
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
With silver bells and cockle shells? I don't think so! Try germination and photosynthesis. Dig your way over to http://tqjunior.advanced.org/3715 and get a shovelful of botanical brainpower that will give you the expert edge on the garden hedge. You might be surprised to hear your computer talking in rhyme as you cruise this site! The planty poetics and fun comics help to illustrate the ins and outs of the green world, from the tiniest seeds to the tallest trees. Get the dirt on how seeds travel, why bees hang out in flowers, and how plants breathe. You'll also see why plants are so important to the environment. But don't just leaf through the facts--have some fun, too. There are brainy games to nourish your noggin, including some global plant tracking. This site will really grow on you!
Pub Date: 03/23/99