Natural History Notebooks
Nature.ca offers these Natural History Notebooks where you can explore interesting tidbits about more than 250 animal species.
They also have a great resource section that you won’t want to miss.
The History of Toys and Games
Discover the origins of your favorite toys and games, from chess and checkers to Barbie and Atari.
National Women’s History Project 30th Anniversary
The National Women’s History Project is a great place to visit to begin exploring and celebrate womens history and the 30th anniversary celebration.
The 2010 theme is Writing Women Back into History. They write the following about the theme:
It often seems that the history of women is written in invisible ink. Even when recognized in their own 
times, women are frequently left out of the history books. To honor our 2010 theme, we are highlighting pivotal themes from previous years. Each of these past themes recognizes a different aspect of women’s achievements, from ecology to art, and from sports to politics.
Visit their site to find out how you can help promote women’s history and then head on to their resource page where you can find a variety of educational materials about multicultural women’s history.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Species
This U.S. Fish & Wildlfe site lets you search for a regulatory profile for a listed species using its common or scientific name. 
Optics for Kids
Learn about the science of optics at this site by Bruce Irving.
BBC Time Explorer Game
Visit the BBC to travel back in time for the ultimate adventure.
Theo Jansen and his kinetic sculptures
In this Ted Talk Video, Artist Theo Jansen talks about and presents the kinetic sculptures he builds from plastic tubes and lemonade bottles.
NGA Materials Finder
Did you know that you can borrow resources from the National Gallery of Art? It is an awesome resource that I like to 
share a couple times of year so no one misses out.
Use their online NGALoans Material Finder or request a free catalog.
Dress Canada History
Dress Canada History is an online game from Parks Canada that helps you to explore the Origins of Canada’s cultural diversity.
Terrible Treasures Game
From the BBC:
Play The Terrible Treasures Game. The Rat has lost his map in the Horrible Histories Time Sewers.
Can you help him find it?
This game may take some time to load as it is packed with lots of Horrible Histories fun and facts,but stick around it’s worth it. It’s best played with a fast broadband connection.
The Informed Parent- Natural History Notebooks March 7, 2010
- The History of Toys and Games March 4, 2010
- National Women’s History Project 30th Anniversary March 1, 2010
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Species February 27, 2010
- Optics for Kids February 25, 2010
- BBC Time Explorer Game February 23, 2010
- Theo Jansen and his kinetic sculptures February 21, 2010
- NGA Materials Finder February 5, 2010
- Dress Canada History February 2, 2010
- Terrible Treasures Game January 31, 2010
