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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
"Green" site is thorough, if a tad disjointed.
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for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About EPA.gov/kids
Parents need to know that this site is an educational tool aimed at kids from pre-K to 4th grade. Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the site's goals are to begin teaching the basics of environmental awareness as early as possible. There are plenty of games (connect-the-dots, word jumbles), simple science experiments, and loads of printables, like activity and coloring books. Though no membership is required to access the site, kids (and classrooms) have the option of mailing in a registration form to get additional materials (after a three-week wait period) not available on the site. There's also a link to the high school version of the site.
Read our full review by Amy Weaver
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the environmental issues that are impacting the world. Where does our drinking water come from and how is it cleaned? How can we protect the environment and its endangered species? Why is recycling important?
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