Other Fun Stuff

Send electronic postcards or learn how to make bubble solution. These are just a few examples of the kinds of things that don't fit into any of our other categories but are still plenty of fun.

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Electronic Postcards

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AllyKatzz
http://www.allykatzz.com/page/home/: Ok gurlz, meet Ally: she’s an animated character based on a real-life girl. Visit her world, read her blog, play games, watch her music video, read her diary, and create your very own blog (for free!).
BoatSafe Kids!
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/index.htm: Why is the bathroom on a boat called a head? How do life jackets work? This site answers your questions about boats and boating, plus it has instructions on how to tie knots and how to spot storms.
Boy Scouts of America National Council
http://www.scouting.org/: This is the National Boy Scouts of America Site. It includes information for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. It also has information for Scoutmasters, Advisors, and Adult Leaders.
DK Clip Art
http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/static/cs/uk/11/clipar...: Check out this cool collection of clip art to use in your report or on your web page!
Free Photos (Cepolina)
http://www.cepolina.com/freephoto/: Download 3,577 free photos to use in a report or on your web page. Photos of cities, animals, fireworks, and food are just a few of the many selections.
From Cave Art to Your Art: An ArtEdventure
http://www.alifetimeofcolor.com/play/caveart/: Create your own web video using images, sound, and words! Easy step-by-step instructions are provided. Make as many as you like.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
http://www.girlscouts.org/: Girls aged 5-17 can become involved in Girl Scouts. This site brings together information on the history of the Girl Scouts, membership in local and national groups, and participation in community service, as well as special dates and activities.
Girlguiding UK
http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/members/default.asp: This is the United Kingdom site for Girl Guides. Even if you aren't a Girl Guide, this site has fun activities for girls of different ages.
Girls Only -- Girl Scouts USA
http://www.gogirlsonly.org/: This is the Girl Scouts USA web site for girls ages 5 - 11. On this site you can play games, take quizzes, ask questions, learn about tech skills and finances, share stories, send e-cards, or click on "Girl Scout Central" to learn more about scouting.
Japanese Name Translation
http://www.japanese-name-translation.com/: This site translates full names into Japanese katakana characters for free. Not only does it output the katakana characters for your name, but it also has audio files so that you can hear how to pronounce them. There are also animated (Flash) katakana and hiragana writing tutors, as well as lots of information on the Japanese language, Japanese names and Japanese calligraphy. There are also downloadable calligraphy worksheets.
KIDS FIRST! Film and Video Festival
http://www.kidsfirst.org/filmfestival/: Since 2000, the KIDS FIRST! Film and Video Festival has toured to more than 75 locations and has screened over 300 titles annually for its primary audience of 2- to 18-year-olds. Among other things, this site has general information about the festival, how to host a local film club, and an archive of the film titles shown in previous years.
Learn2 Make a Family Time Capsule
http://www.tutorials.com/08/0850/0850.asp: "What will your descendants know about you? Will they know what you looked like, your thoughts, or your favorite song? A time capsule is a fun way to introduce yourself."
The Pencil Pages
http://www.pencils.com/: Find out the history of pencils and how they are made. Learn the differences between several types of pencils. You can also learn about the history of lead and erasers, too!
Punky Doodle's Coloring Club and Funhouse
http://www.pdoodle.com/: Punky Doodle is a cat with an attitude, but his owners have put together this website in his honor where they want to present good clean fun. Print off the coloring pages right from the site, or join the club free to enter the funhouse for lively games, stories, puzzles, jokes, and the arcade. Or you can visit the Clubhouse to send letters to Punky and print out a cool Membership certificate. You will need the latest Macromedia Flash player (available free) to use Punky's website.
Scouts Canada for Youth
http://www.scouts.ca/default.asp?cmPageID=81: This Scouts Canada site has sections for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers.
Your Name in Hawaiian
http://www.e-hawaii.com/fun/hawaiianname/default.htm: Find out the Hawai`ian equivalent of your given name!

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