TheWeatherChannelKids (http://theweatherchannelkids.com)
common sense media says
A shower of weather-related info & fun activities.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about regarding this fascinating, educational site -- it's a great resource for kids who show an interest in weather. The site is ad-free, though there's a link to another site, bkfk.com (By Kids for Kids), where you can enter a contests. Bkfk.com has a few banner ads, but before TheWeatherChannelKids.com takes you there, it displays a message notifying you that you're leaving the site and warning that you should never give out personal information without talking to parents first.
Educational value:
Resources, activities, and games teach a lot about weather and climate and require thoughtful planning.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
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Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The site is ad-free, though there is a link to another Web site, bkfk.com (By Kids for Kids), which does have a few ad banners.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Talie Blu
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
The reason why I said "No" to the age group question is because I would think that its for younger people than me. For anyone who wants to know what to find out how far away the lightniing is
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profoundtruths
parent of 12 and 12 year old
parent of 12 and 12 year old
Great for American's
As a Canadian I'd like my kids to get the weather in Celsius instead of Faherinheit, but it's my only real peeve with the site.
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