Resources
Swine Flu Video for Kids
A cool animated video for kids on Swine Flu. The video explains the virus, why people fall sick from it, why not to panic and what kids can do to stay healthy. more
DiscoveryNews.com: a New Website Dedicated to In-Depth Coverage of the World of Science and Technology
Newly launched DiscoveryNews.com is dedicated to science and technology news. more
William Safire’s Fumblerules of Grammar
"Fumblerules" are an effective and engaging way to teach kids the misrules of grammar. Check out this fun list originally compiled by William Safire. more
10 Reasons Your Child Will Love Astronomy
Space is infinite (well, not precisely). That pretty much guarantees there's something for your kid to love! more
Introducing your Child to Linux
Introducing your children to Linux and other great free/open source products may not be such a bad idea. Charles Profitt guides parents on how to get started through this helpful Q&A. more
BBC Wildlife Finder
On BBC's recently launched BBC Wildlife Finder site, you can journey with Sir David Attenborough as he shares his favourite moments from the last 30 years of wildlife film making. more
GeoGebra: Award-winning Geometry Software (that’s also free)
GeoGebra is an award-winning and free dynamic mathematics software program for all levels that joins arithmetic, geometry, algebra and calculus. more
Fun with Matchstick Puzzles
Matchstick puzzles have been around nearly as long as matches. Take this fun challenge. more
Iterative Design in Programming (Video)
Iterative design is crucial to all types of problem solving, and computer programming is no exception. This video explains the idea in kid-friendly language. more
Discoveries & Breakthroughs Inside Science
The 'Discoveries & Breakthroughs Inside Science' site is a great STEM resource to weave into the daily lives of kids for reading and discussion. more
