What are the forces behind the fun??
Visiting amusement parks, full of lots of fun rides and delicious food, is a popular summertime activity for many people and families.  But have you ever stopped to think about the science behind all of that fun?!  Amusement rides, like the rollar coasters, bumper cars and free falls, actually have a lot of Physics involved.  Rides are constructed by using the laws of physics in order to maximize the fun while keeping the riders safe.  Check out this webpage to learn about physics behind the different types of rides you could be enjoying this summer!!

Going Buggy!!
If you spend any time outdoors this summer you are bound to run into at least "a few" insects, considering that it has been estimated that there are about 10 quintillion - 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 insects alive at any point in time!!  Armed with just a net and jar anyone can study insects.  A homemade net can be made by bending a clotheshanger and attaching an old pillow case then taping the net to a dowel rod.  Insects can be found anywhere you want to look - on plants/trees, under rocks/logs, in a pond, in a field or even inside your house!  So take some time this summer and see what how many different insects you can find!
 

"Yahooligans"-     This site is great for looking up a variety of animals species from mammals to amphibians.
                               Includes great pictures, facts and more.  Games, trivia and other cool stuff is found here!  A
                               great site for all ages who are curious about nature.

"Rainforests"         A great site to check out if you are concerned or intersted in learning more about rainforests
                                and rainforest destruction.  This site is full of wonderful facts, information, maps, statistics
                                and more related to the health of our rainforests.  Several other links are listed related to
                                rainforests!

"Kids Planet"         Looking for information on endangered species?  How about wolf populations?  If so, this
                                site will make you smile!  Geared for kids, this site is full of information even for the curious
                                adult.  Facts on over 50 endangered and threatened species around the globe are listed
                                along with a great link to World Wide Wolves a link that talks about wolves, populations, and more!