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Discovery Kids (http://kids.discovery.com/)

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Don't just read about the world, explore it!

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Parents need to know that Discovery Kids is an educational site that encourages discovering all the world has to offer. Articles cover topics about natural disasters, growing up, machines, continents, space, and much more. An activities page provides interactive ideas for recipes, making crafts, designing clothes, and experimenting with science. Games are age appropriate, challenging, and educational, and the online puzzles are fun and entertaining. Parents should know that some games ask for a user name and email address. Also, the site does include a link to shopping and banner ads advertise more Discovery Kids shows.

Educational value: Informative articles teach kids about everything under the sun, from space to engineering to history and more.
Positive messages: Encourages learning about the world through interesting articles and interactive games.
Violence: Stories of shark attacks and natural disasters are mentioned, but do not give explicit details.
Sex: Contains an article about puberty where informative facts and counsel are provided.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Kids will be tempted to buy merchandise, especially with the bold "shop" link at the top of the page.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: The site only collects personally identifiable information from users who enter contests, wish to receive newsletters, or purchase products. This information is shared with third parties for marketing purposes, to protect users from fraud, or if required to do so by law. Also, personal information is not collected form users who are under 13.
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  • Families can talk about the games on the site. What did you like about the games? Did you learn anything by playing them?

  • Families can also discuss the educational articles and outdoor activities. How much time does your family spend outdoors? How much time is spent using digital media?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

DISCOVERY KIDS is a great site that encourages kids to stay active. The site includes games that are challenging and educational and activities that push kids to get outside and explore. Parents and kids will both be drawn to the activities page. The section offers adventurous alternatives to staying indoors, such as taking laborious hikes, searching for rare insects, or making acid rain.

Also, the short educational articles are perfect for holding kids' attention spans and teaching both random and common knowledge facts. Why do squirrels have bushy tails? Do jellyfish really sting? What are the seven wonders of the world? These topics will more than just interest kids; they will also provoke thought and spark further discussion.

This review was written by Karen Wirsing
 
 

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Catwoman789
kid, 9 years old
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I love The Mystery Hunters!
i think D.K is totally AWSOME!!!!! My Favorite D.K Show Is "Mystery Hunters".
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A Resource
I found this site to be a fairly good resource. Although it did not contain the information I was looking for, it did provide me with a number of links to other websites that had information on the topic I was searching.
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bieber_fever55
teen, 18 years old
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Ah-mazing For Kids!
This website is wonderful, and sometimes I find myself using the Puzzle Maker they have to make silly crosswords for my friends and family to solve. I know it sounds lame, but on a boring day you'd be surprised how fun they are! The site is very appropriate for kids of all ages, young and old alike. I don't think adults would like it (obviously, it is Discovery KIDS) but kids 7 and up should enjoy the different activities it has to offer.
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awsome
I think this is a good web site to learn about how your body works and what you can do with your body.
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