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Time for Kids This fun, interactive news site from TIME magazine categorizes current events articles and activities by grade level and includes games, trivia, and a homework helper.
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/

Weekly Reader Feature Zone

This site asks “What's New in the World?” every week and has materials and activities for students, parents, teachers, and families.

http://www.weeklyreader.com/featurezone/latest.asp

National Geographic Kids News

Kids News highlights news, features, and science articles on subjects of interest to kids. Sites for teachers and parents include lesson plans and teaching materials.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Federal Emergency Management Agency's FEMA for Kids

This visually appealing government site teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. The site also tells teachers and parents what to do to help children after a disaster. It is appropriate for all ages.

http://www.fema.gov/kids/

NASA (About Hurricanes)

This well-designed government site provides clear explanations of the science of hurricanes. It is appropriate for grades 4 and up.

http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/

National Association of School Psychologists

This website provides tips for helping children and youth cope after Katrina. The information can also be printed as a handout to share with others.

http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/katrina_cope.html

National Hurricane Center

This National Weather Service site tracks current storms and includes sections on learning about hurricanes and hurricane history. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIEHS Kids' Pages

This is a kid-friendly explanation about the importance of cleaning up the Gulf Coast environment after Hurricane Katrina. It includes several helpful lists for emergency evacuation planning purposes, as well as a link to other hurricane-related sites and resources for kids. The site is appropriate for all ages.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/katrina.htm

U.S. Geological Survey

This government site provides detailed explanations of hurricane science, complete with colorful maps, charts, and photos. The site is appropriate for grades 4 and up.

http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/katrina/

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