Afrigadget (http://www.afrigadget.com)
common sense media says
Glimpse of African ingenuity offers kids a new perspective.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Afrigadget teaches kids about Africa in a positive way -- as opposed
to the war, famine, and tragedy news they can get from the newspaper or
on the Internet. The site is updated regularly, so you never know what will turn up. Serious topics -- like a lack of ambulance service in Zimbabwe -- are handled deftly and matter-of-factly in easily digestible pieces. There is always a positive swing to the news, which makes readers want to come back.
Educational value:
Kids learn about African culture as it is right this minute, from people who are living and working there. They can also learn about how to turn objects into new, usable items, like the project that involves putting together bags (parts provided by the
US messenger bag company Timbuk2) that feature a solar panel, the idea
being that in places without electricity, it can be very handy to have
enough juice to run a flashlight, or a radio.
US messenger bag company Timbuk2) that feature a solar panel, the idea
being that in places without electricity, it can be very handy to have
enough juice to run a flashlight, or a radio.
Violence:
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