| Government Sites
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BAM! - was created by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies
and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. |
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California - Department of Transportation Kids Page - The California Department of Transportation, Caltrans, has put together some fun games and great
information. Play games like Find the Potholes, Travel Bingo, Trivia Quiz and more. |
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Coastie's Home Page - Coastie is an animated
robotic cartoon character that travels around the country to talk to children about water safety. Check out his water
safety quiz! |
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Drug Enforcement Administration -
Explains about the types of drugs and the effects they can have on your body. The is site also provides quizzes and
activities. |
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FBI Kids Page - Internet Safety - This site has some
very important things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home or at
school. |
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FDA Kids' Page - Learn about animal care, food
safety, vaccines and much more about the Food and Drug Administration. |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Kids and Youth
Educational Page - Provides information on crime detection, prevention, and a
special FBI junior agent program. |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Safety Tips - This site provides some important safety tips about the Internet, talking to strangers, and
guns. |
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FEMA for Kids - This site teaches you how to be
prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disasters by taking action now! You can also learn what causes
disasters, play games, read stories and more. |
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Food Safety - Gateway to food safety
information. |
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For Kids Only - The National Clearinghouse for
Alcohol and Drug Information advises - - be smart – don’t start! Learn the facts on just saying no to alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs. |
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healthfinder - Fun way to learn about health and
safety issues. |
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Indian Health Service Kids Page - Go
to Indian Country with canine celebs McGruff and Scruff at the Indian Health Service's kid's page. This site features
word-finds, a comic book, and a Native American newsletter for kids, but the best feature is the use of traditional Native
American stories to teach kids decision-making skills about alcohol, drugs, gangs and abuse. |
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Kidd Safety - The Consumer Product Safety
Commission introduce Kidd Safety and all of his pals. Explore and play all of the challenging safety
games. |
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Kids
Next Door - The Department of Housing and Urban Developments lets you
know how you can make a difference in your community by volunteering or lending a helping hand to Habitat for
Humanity. |
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Kids Page - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Its unique responsibilities include protecting the
public and reducing violent crime. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco
diversion, firearms, explosives, and arson. |
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Kidz Privacy - The FTC wants you to know some
important things about surfing, privacy and your personal information on the internet. |
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Learn About Chemicals Around Your House - Check our this site for a house tour and learn more about the chemicals around your
home. |
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NOAA Education - Primarily For Students
Page - This site is designed especially for students to provide a way of
learning about the earth in a fun and informative way. These sites can be found on the pages for Weather, Climate
Change and Our Planet, Oceans and Coasts, and Satellites and Space. |
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NOAA for Kids - Natural hazards such as
earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes effect both coastal and inland areas. You can selet your quiz subject from
thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, winter storms and others. Learn more about weather safety and setting
up a family disaster plan. |
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OSHA's Safety and Health Page -
Information about dangerous chemicals used in the workplace. |
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration - Look here for information about the dangers of playing near or in mines. |
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Traffic Safety Kids Page - This is a great website
that has tips and safety instructions when you ride your bike, go inline skating, and walking to school. There are also
many activites including coloring pages and puzzles. |
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USAF Services YouthLink - This
document is a news letter for kids and parents. |
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USFA Kids Page - The U.S. Fire Administration’s
kids page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire. Test your knowledge identify fire hazards and
escape planning knowledge. |
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Woodsy Owl - Woodsy Owl is a whimsical fellow
and he's got his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature. Woodsy encourages
youngsters to marvel at and explore the natural world, even in the city. His new motto, "Lend a Hand--Care for the Land."
encourages everyone to make a positive difference in the world. |
| Organization Sites
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CodeRedRover.org - CodeRedRover.org was created
by Home Safety Council, a nonprofit organization of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. Their basic wish for
families is safety and health. However, each year, thousands of Americans are injured at home. This web site reinforces
the home safety messages that many of you already know, as well as teach you new ones. |
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Farm Safety 4 Just Kids - Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and
fatalities to children and youth. |
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For Kids Only - Be Smart Don't Start
- Provides information on how to start anti-drug campaigns at your school, how to help a friend or loved one with a drug
problem, and tips on how to just say no. |
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McGruff.Org - This site provides puzzles, tips, and
stories to help children to learn important safety lessons. |
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Net Smartz Kids - This is an interactive way to learn
about being safe while surfing the World Wide Web. |
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Net Smartz Workshop - The NetSmartz Workshop
is an educational resource for children of all ages, parents and teachers on how to stay safer on the
Internet. |
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Operation Lifesaver for Kids - Operation Lifesaver is
a national, non-profit education and awareness program dedicated to ending tragic collisions, fatalities and injuries at
highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights of way. This site includes activity pages, an art gallery, and you can
take a trip to Safetyvill |
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Safe Boating Council - Here you will pick up tips on
boating education and safety awareness and more. |
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Staying Safe in the Car and on the Bus - Most kids spend some time in a car or a school bus every day. But riding in cars or school buses
comes with some responsibility: You need to ride safely. Keep reading and you'll learn the rules of car and bus
safety. |
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Steering Your Way To Bicycle Safety
- Before you pull your bike out of the garage, read a little about bicycle safety - why it's so important and what you can
do to ride safely. |
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Teens, Crime, and the Community - Here's a cool
site that gives great tips on staying safe. |
| Education Sites
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Floodplains - Learn about floodplains, what happens
during a flood and what you can do to prepare for such an event. |
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The Police Notebook - Kid Safety - This site has
tips for kids and how to stay safe in different situations. |
| Commercial Sites
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Boating Sidekicks - Quiz yourself on the different
types of floatation devices and boats, find out how long you can hold your breath, learn that different parts of a boat and
what boating signals mean. |
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Disney's Surf Swell Island - You and your child can
follow Mickey and friends around the island to learn about privacy issues, online manners, viruses, and
more. |
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Safe Surfing with Your Family - "Safe surfing" is a
family affair. As a parent, it's all about being informed, Internet savvy, and open to the possibilities of the online world for
you and your child. |
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Smog City - Smog City is an interactive air pollution
simulator that shows how your choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution. In Smog City
you're in control so your visit can be a healthy or unhealthy experience depending on the decisions you
make. |
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Smokey the Bear - Smokey Kids -
Join Smokey for some forest and campfire fun. And, along the way, discover Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and
prevention so that you can become a member of Smokey's team! |
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