Surfing the Net with KidsEducational website reviews for families and teachers from syndicated columnist Barbara J. Feldman.Parthenon- May 11, 2008 Constructed entirely of white marble in less than nine years, the Parthenon is widely regarded as the epitome of ancient Greek architecture. Built on a hill in the middle of Athens, known as the Acropolis, the Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. Travel there with me, on a virtual field trip.http://www.surfnetkids.com/parthenon.htm Babysitting- May 10, 2008 For teens who like kids, babysitting is a perennially popular way to earn money. But before venturing off to take care of other people's children, there are quite a few things to learn and questions to answer. This week's crop of websites will help put you on the path to babysitting success.http://www.surfnetkids.com/babysitting.htm D-Day- May 8, 2008 On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from the U.S., Britain, Canada and France, stormed the coastline of Normandy, France, taking the occupying Germans by surprise. The attack was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops arriving by air and by sea in one day.http://www.surfnetkids.com/d-day.htm Vocabulary Games- May 8, 2008 Whether your goal is an "A" on Friday's vocab test, or to improve your SAT scores, vocabulary games, word scrambles, and interactive flashcards make studying vocabulary words fun and can improve retention. Some of this week's sites offer built-in vocabulary lists, and others allow you to input your own words. Have fun!http://www.surfnetkids.com/vocabulary_games.htm |