Cool Links on the Web
You know all about the Internet, right? You are pretty comfortable surfing pages, chatting with friends or playing games. But did you know that the wonderful World Wide Web can help you solve problems, ace tests and create awesome projects? And of course you can have a lot of fun along the way. Many "serious" web sites also have special sections for kids, with videos, games, puzzles, contests, crafts and other activities – plus practical information that you may be able to use for school.
We’ve collected some cool links to get you going. Who knew that getting good grades could be so much fun!
The Big Blue Bus
Facts, activities, contests, games and more from Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Campsite 24 for Kids
Click on Kip the frog to explore this web site all about Ontario's parks and protected areas
Canada Science and Technology Museum - Kids' Zone
Activities, articles and interactive features like the Inventions Gallery, where kids can submit their own inventions to be showcased online
Canadian Children's Museum
Explore the north, travel the world or solve a mystery at the museum's web site
Canadian Museum of Nature
Facts, games and activities about the natural world around us
Catholic Online
This is basicaly an on-line newspaper that will provide you with up-to-date information about what is happening in the Catholic Church. There is also a really great Saints and Angels link on the site
CBC.ca Kids and Kids' CBC for preschoolers
Games, puzzles, downloads, links to shows, and more
CNIB Children's Discovery Portal Homework helper, e-magazines, events and more from the CNIB Library for the blind
Confederation for Kids
Brings to life the story of how our country became a nation
EcoKids
EcoKids is Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for youth who care about the planet
Federal Learning Resources at Schoolnet.com
Links to learning resources provided by Federal departments and Crown corporations, including the Canadian Space Agency, Environment Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
First Among Equals
Learn about the job and the people who have been Prime Minister of Canada
Great Lakes Kids
Videos, games, activities, puzzles, colouring book and everything you could want to know about the Great Lakes
Interview with Jesus
Take a look at some inspirational presentations and quotations from the Bible
Kids Help Phone
Get help, get counselling, get informed – completely private and anonymous, accessible 24 hours a day
Kids' Stop: First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Games, information and cool stuff from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
The Learning Partnership
This organization brings together business, education, government, labour, politicians and the community to develop partnerships that strengthen and benefit education in Canada. Offers a range of programs
Math Central
Get your math questions answered here. Also, visit this site for ideas for science fairs, and for monthly math problems
Nature Challenge for Kids (NC4K)
Activities to protect nature from the David Suzuki Foundation
Operation Lifesaver Canada
Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program. Its goal is to reduce needless loss of life, injuries and damages caused by highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents
Pause to Play
The web guide for kids who want to be active
Postal Planet
Games, activities and more from Canada Post
Statistics Canada Kids Zone
Puzzles, quizzes, maps of Canada, online colouring book and more
Time for Kids
Time Magazine's web site for kids – you will find some great information about social justice issues on this site
TVOKids.com
TVOKids website brings you information, games, contests to go with TVO's kids' shows
Virtual Museum of Canada
Explore exhibits, galleries, events, fun and games to learn about the stories and treasures of Canada
Omega Rock
Pop rock music with a message of Catholicism
Life Teen
Life Teen is an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ
Famous Catholics
A list of and information on Famous Catholics
Youth Apostles Online
Catholic Youth Ministry for the New Millennium
EWTN Kids
A place for young people to learn about their Catholic Faith