EekoWorld (http://pbskids.org/eekoworld/)
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Learn to care for the Earth while having a blast.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a safe, fun site for elementary-school kids to learn how to "live lightly on the Earth." EekoWorld -- short for Environmental Education for Kids Online -- is composed of so much tangible information about the planet, all presented with voiceover, so pre-readers can learn, too. Kids can create an EekoCreature and use it to explore EekoWorld or click on one of the various topics to see educational animations. Kids can also post their eco-friendly tips and comments in the Eeko Exchange, but no worries: The site looks over every submitted tip before putting it online. There's no advertising on this site.
Educational value:
Teaches kids about helping preserve the planet.
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amilki
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
great site for kids!
the website is very good they show how to protect the ecosystem they even showed what the world would look like in the future get your kids to this site!
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saacnmama
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
great for precient 5-yr-old
It's hard to find appropriate reading material or websites for my son. He's 5 and can easily read chapter books like the Littles, but most of them feature main characters who are several grades above him. He loves this site!! I only gave it 4 stars because I find it a bit too didactic at times, but he'd probably give it 6.
The best thing about it is that it has a fuller idea of social behavior and responsibilities than most. "Behaving" isn't only about taking care of yourself, with borders at your own body, it's also about taking care of the world we live in.
The site is divided into 2 parts: Eekohouse and Eekoworld. Both have games and video segments. I get a bit tired of hearing them repeated, but am glad my kid now wants to turn off lights, is interested in creatures at the beach, and finds his long-time interest in recycling reconfirmed.
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CharliePATpk
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adult
Good info, if preachy
Anyone who dares to speak against a view connected to Earth Day is faced with criticism, but so be it.
I viewed The Tundra section, off of The Environment link, and found the information presented at first even-handed. On the topic of oil drilling, the characters discussed both sides of the issue, but in the end came down decidedly on an anti-drilling stance.
Certainly, the fuel-saving ideas presented as a reason not to drill can save oil consumption, but clearly this is an attempt to sway the debate in the minds of children.
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Mary229
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
I loved it!
I loved eko world! it was a blast! it was also eductinal!
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