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NSF Just for Kids

http://www.nsf.org/consumer/just_for_kids/index.asp

Provider: NSF International


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The NSF International Just for Kids website has contains information and activities about safety issues.Do you know what to do to get out of your home safely if there is a fire? What if your clothes catch on fire? What would you do? Learn the answers to these questions and more by reviewing “Tips for Getting out of a Fire Safely.” Is there anything in your home that might be considered a fire safety hazard? Use the Fire Safety Checklist to see if there is anything in your home that could be dangerous and possibly start a fire. Test your knowledge on fire safety by taking a Fire Safety Quiz and learn more about preventing fires by checking out Tips for Preventing a Fire.What have you learned about food safety and what you can do to prevent food borne sickness? If you aren’t sure, check out some of the safety tips or try some of the fun activities and test your food safety I.Q.!

We use water every day of our life. We drink it, we use it to brush our teeth, and we even use it to grow our food! Because water is so important to our bodies, it is important that we learn how to protect the quality of the water in lakes, rivers, and other water supplies to conserve water whenever possible. Find links on issues related to water quality and water usage. For information on monitoring the quality of water in rivers and lakes in your area, learn what a “Water Quality Index” is and how to test these water supplies. There is also a fun experiment presented to learn about water usage and loss, as well as the importance of conservation.Also find a link to the Scrub Club program — a fun, interactive, and educational website (www.scrubclub.org) that teaches children the proper way to wash their hands. The site consists of a Webisode, interactive games, educational music, downloadable activities for kids, educational materials for teachers and program information for parents.