Celebrate Black History Month at Culture and Change: Black History in America, where you can honor important inventors who belong to The Top Ten African-American Inventors, http://teacher.scholastic.
com/activities/bhistory/inventors. From whimsical creations to invaluable inventions, many African-Americans have contributed amazing innovations to our society. First choose an inventor you’d like to learn about, such as Otis Boykin or Dr. Patricia Bath. You can then click on Find Out More to discover what made the inventor unique and what obstacles he or she overcame.

Welcome to StreetLife Car Constructor, www.mylearning.org/intermediate-
interactive.asp?type=4&journeyid=337, where you are the engineer behind the vehicle of your dreams. From steep hills to icy terrain, your car will be put to the test once you finish creating it, so build wisely. There’s lots to do! Choose your wheels, add an engine, pick a body and a color and get ready to test your car. If you change your mind at any time, you can always go back to the drawing board. Once your car is road-ready, rev your engine and speed away.

Discover one of the greatest inventors of all time at The Lemelson Center's Edison Invents, http://invention.
smithsonian.org/centerpieces/edison/
default.asp. Budding inventors will love Make a Light Bulb, where you can try to replicate one of Thomas Edison's cool discoveries with parental supervision. Brush up on Edison's history when you read his story to get the scoop on his childhood, inventions and future business endeavors. Every time you turn on your lights or listen to music, be sure to remember this awesome inventor who bettered the world with his amazing scientific talents and visionary accomplishments.

Appreciate your access to technology at e-Divide: Information Inequality, http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/
00036/index.html. Many kids aren't aware that not everyone is able to become tech-literate. Take an eTour and learn about the digital divide that affects millions around the world. Then browse the Sub-Topics to discover the reasons for the divide, such as physical, digital and human barriers. Want to help? Get pointers at eSolutions, where you can uncover ways to help bridge the e-Divide and make use of current technology.

Welcome to Faux Paw's Fun Zone at www.ikeepsafe
.org/iksc_kids, where children can learn all about safe surfing on the Internet. Meet Faux Paw the Techno Cat, Cowboy Cursor and Happy Fluffy Kitty-Face in Characters. Then play some cool games like Internet Panic or Find a Match! Stay safe and learn from Faux Paw when you watch a video about his adventures on the Internet. You can also print off coloring pages of Faux Paw and his rascally buddies for some indoor fun, or download cool pics of Faux Paw and use them as wallpaper.

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A Web of Physics
Uncover the mysteries behind complex physics ideas when you visit Physics.org. This site features fun physics filled décor that adorns public transportation. Click on the poster you want to see and discover the science behind the display.

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