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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Canada's stellar environmental education site.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids learn about science, nature, and wildlife.
  • Messages:

    Encourages kids to care about the environment.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of EcoKids.ca was written by Jean Armour Polly and Heidi Kotansky

Parents need to know that this site is a part of Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for kids. There are Earth-related games, quizzes, activities, printable pages, and more, each broken down by topic. Kids can weigh in on issues in the "Have Your Say" section; all submitted messages are screened so no personal or inappropriate information will be posted. There's no advertising, but there are links to other kid- and earth-friendly books and Web sites.

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  • Families can talk about things they can do to help protect the planet. What else can you recycle besides cans and bottles? What kind of light bulbs best conserves energy? Is it better to take a bath or a shower? How does planting a tree help? Families can also take a trip to an organic farm, a zoo, or a science museum to learn more about the things they read about on the site.
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What’s the Story?

Think you know a lot about science, nature, and wildlife? ECOKIDS.CA will test your skills as well as teach you more about these subjects. Start by going to the "Play & Learn" section to access everything from tree planting tips to the history of water. There are coloring pages, puzzles, a downloadable calendar, and a helpful glossary. In the "Eco-Storybook" section, you can choose your own adventure. Kids can also participate by sending drawings to the gallery and sounding off in the "Have Your Say" section. Besides nature-related wallpaper and screensavers, kids can also download the free "EcoKids Player," an application that pulls a daily eco fact to your computer. School and youth groups can join the EcoKids Club for free and receive access to other online features, plus a kit with project ideas.

Is It Any Good?

This excellent environmental site doesn't skimp on style or substance. There's a wealth of information, and it's extremely well organized. The user-friendly design and clean, colorful graphics enhance the dozens of first-rate games and activities. Kids and adults alike will be inspired reading about what students across Canada are doing to help save the environment.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    liked this!

    i like the site it teaches messages about earth and how to help it become healthy room cleaning feature is fun too great sit!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

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