SmokeyBear (http://www.smokeybear.com/)

common sense media says

Fire-fighting mascot's site is matchless.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that nothing is sold on the site. If you really need a Smokey T-shirt you'll have to hunt for the licensee section and click on a manufacturer's link. It's almost impossible to stumble upon this area. Resources include an educator's guide and a downloadable activity book.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the science of fires and firefighting. Why is fire sometimes necessary for the health of the forest?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
In addition to Smokey's safety tips, older kids can find interesting facts about the science of fires, including how they're started and the role they play in maintaining certain ecosystems. Younger visitors will enjoy the simple arcade-style games in the Smokey Kids section. Two technical gripes: The text in the Kid's Section is tiny, and several of the links don't work.

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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