Fun Sites Just for Kids
Have a bit of fun with fitness, health, and sports at these web sites just for kids. Every site is filled with groovy graphics, challenging games, videos, news about sport stars or teams, and loads of good information…all disguised as fun.
These sites use the latest interactive features to get your students into the content by becoming a nutrition sleuth, planning a pregame meal, or competing in a rock climbing challenge. At other sites, students will find Sport Illustrated for Kids online, create an action game to play online or outside, or watch sports pros showing how to head a soccer ball or spiral a football.
Young people can learn about the science behind a home run, find out how the physics of balance helps enthusiasts surf the waves, and discover the principles of momentum, gravity, friction, and centripetal force in skateboarding. The site is equipped with interviews, enticing images, sports Q & As, and enthralling descriptions. Interesting articles cover sports topics such as fitness challenges for climbers and the way balls bounce. With these inventive tutorials, students may become enthused about physics. MSP full record
This site is aimed at people who want to achieve peak sports performance through proper nutrition and hydration. The four sections cover diet, energy, fluids and pregame meals. Although the site is primarily text, it is written in an informative manner and is divided into topics that are appropriate for all ages. MSP full record
The online counterpart to the magazine with the same name changes its content every day. It aims to create a fun, safe environment for kids, keeping them up-to-the-minute with news of their favorite sports stars and teams. Kids will love to explore all parts of this entertaining and informative site. MSP full record
Using the Flash Player, the site provides three games and nutritional information in a colorful and pleasing package. The games are easy to learn yet provide a good amount of information. Players of Nutrition Sleuth help victims locate missing nutrients, while players must choose the correct question in Grab a Grape. At Have a Bite Café kids may get a surprise when they see the nutritional and caloric breakdown of the meal they select. The site includes a nutrition glossary, a food pyramid, and dietary guidelines. MSP full record
Do you have what it takes to win the ultimate race? Find out with the TryScience Extreme Challenge! Compete on seven courses in four sports: mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and snowboarding. Users must train and apply the science behind the sport to beat the challenge time and earn a medal. Combining exciting sound with video, this site will be a challenge for age ten and older. MSP full record
This site addresses several aspects of fitness, sports, and injury prevention and treatment. After selecting a sport, students find the sport's benefits and cautions, type of gear needed, and workout tips. In addition, the Injurenet provides possible injury diagnosis and treatments, and Fuel for Fitness explains what is found on an ingredient label. MSP full record
Sponsored by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this resource appeals to young people with its flashy graphics and animations. Kids play by creating a character and then generating a game. The idea is to play a sport or activity online but then take the game outside too. Several games are suggested along with directions and rules. The site also has tips from sports pros, video clips on sport-specific techniques, and ideas and information to help kids have fun while being active. MSP full record
This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, encourages 9- to 14-year-old girls to make the most of their lives. Included are sections on body image, eating right and feeling fit, and exercise. Each section lists many topics for further exploration. A resource guide for nutrition, fitness, and eating disorders is also included. MSP full record
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