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Here we have a large collection of facts, images, even fun ways to explore the earth with Google Earth & Maps. Travel the streets of Paris, look at 3D views of famous buildings and places. Tips on being more environmentally friendly with recycling, planting trees and reducing your carbon foot print.
Come explore the world around us and find new and interesting things to help make this planet we call home, a better place.
We are very interested in what you have to say about our Children Center and value any comments you have. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 08 May 2009 07:11 |
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Google Earth - A view from above |
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Recycling - How you can help! |
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 Have you ever wondered what happens to the things you Recycle? Here we cover the benefits, the facts, and how you can help to make our planet a better place. We also have some videos compliments of YouTube.com about Recycling & Global Warming.
What Exactly is Recycling?
Recycling is a term that describes the process of converting "waste" into resources that can be made into new products. It sounds simple, but there are several critical steps involved:
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- First, it is up to us to separate recyclable material from regular garbage.
- Then, your city collects the materials, sorts them, and sends them for recycling; the materials go to companies all over the world.
- These companies use the recycled materials as feedstock to produce new products, conserving natural resources.
- The process isn't over yet! Then we need to buy items made from recycled materials to ensure that companies continue to use recycled material in their products.
- Buy Recycled!
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Last Updated on Friday, 08 May 2009 07:12 |
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Trees - A breath of fresh air! |
Trees, without them we would be lost. Trees are the natural filters of the air we breathe and the water we drink. They are home to countless animals and insects, and they help to combat greenhouse effects.
Trees are necessary for our survival. Through photosynthesis trees produce the all important gas we cannot live without: Oxygen. As we breathe in, our bodies take in Oxygen and when we breathe out, we release Carbon Dioxide (CO2.) Trees do the opposite. They take in Carbon Dioxide and release Oxygen. This cleans the air by removing poisonous Carbon Dioxide so that people and animals can breathe.
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Earth Facts
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Which of the Earth’s oceans is the largest? |
The Pacific Ocean covers 64 million square miles (165 million square kilometers). It is more than two times the size of the Atlantic. It has an average depth of 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers).
From SPACE.com - 101 Amazing Earth Facts
By Robert Roy Britt - Senior Science Writer |
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Earth Links
A site that shows students what their carbon foot print is, and gives suggestions on how we can improve it.
Air
A site with various air related topics for youth.
Envirofacts Data Warehouse
The Envirofacts Warehouse is a one-stop resource for environmental information on all topics from waste, water and air to radiation.
Environmental Canada Kids
A general environmental education site with links for homework help, knowledge tests, contests and clubs and more governmental environmental sites for kids.
Game Room
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site for Kids, called the Environmental Kids Club, containing games on various environmental subjects.
Global Warming
A website that talks about global warming\'s details, effects/problems, and ways that it could be fixed in the future.
National Geographic Global Warming
A site dedicate to explaining global warming that is perfect for simply gathering general information, or doing research homework.
How Global Warming Works
An article on the site "Howstuffworks" containing the basics on how global warming really works.
Kids Face- Mission: Helping Habitats
A website designed for kids to explain habitats and how human population growth hurts other species.
kidsRgreen
A website designed for kids that explains Global Warming, the environment and ways we can all help the environment.
Make A Difference
This site contains ten tips about how to make a difference and do your part for the environment. The tips can be used by any person of any age.
Natural Disasters
A website discussion the issue of natural disasters such as volcanoes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Ozone Alerts
A site for information on the ozone that can help students with their homework and assignments as well as provide general information regarding the topic.
Pollution: A Global Threat to the Environment
A website discussing pollutants and the detrimental impacts they have on our environment.
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