Lawrence Hall of Science - 24/7 (http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/kids/)
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Exceptionally fun edutainment games.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that The Lawrence Hall of Science is an educational site provided by The University of California, Berkley. The site is filled with fun and educational activities, videos and games that teach kids about science and the environment. Activities include: learning how energy is dispersed, the most efficient way to clean oil spills, which plants are edible and where they grow, and much much more. A few of the many games provided teach kids to think about survival strategies in the wild, why cells need to produce insulin, and the effects of gravity on various objects. Unlike most sites, The Lawrence Hall of Science is not chock-full of advertisements which makes for a pleasurable and uninterrupted online experience.
Educational value:
Teaches kids about science and the environment. Also, provides thought provoking activities and games that spark interests.
Consumerism:
The only advertisements are very discrete links to the museum store where kids can purchase educational toys and books.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Articles and games display the negative effects of smoking and results of lung damage.
Privacy & safety:
The site does not ask for any information from users. However, external links may allow users to wander away from the site.
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