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Teachers:
Be sure to check out this web site: sciencenewsforkids.org
We found great info, games, activities and teacher resources on every topic from space to the human body.

Also: go to www.timeforkids.com for information on Time for Kids Earth Day Photo Contest. Earth day is April 20th. Participants in 50 states submit their original photograph that answers the Earth Day question of "What is worth saving in your world?" Photos must be taken between Feb. 2, 2007 and March 5, 2007.

It's time to plan a Spring Field trip! One really great plact to visit is the Hidden Oak Farms petting zoo! They have over 170 animals, 25-30 different species (including Kangaroos!) Call 455 8102 to schedule!

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Field Trips Worthy of Checking Out

• Sci-Port Discovery Center - The new Space Center is awesome! Visit www.sciport.org or call 424 -8660 to plan your field trip. The new IMAX- Hurricane on the Bayou is really worth seeing several times!

• Hidden Oak Farms - Bossier City, Kangaroos, monkeys, camels, and much more! Bring your lunch. They have picnic tables and play areas to accomodate over 150. Fun, fun, fun! Call 455-8102 to schedule. Who says you have to wait until Spring!
  
• Arts on Fire -- Paint your own pottery. They do parties and special items for classes and have staff to help the kids! Visit www.artsonfire.com or call 219-FIRE.
  
• Gymboree - Music and play. visit www.gymboree.com or CALL 869-GROW!
  
• Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Park -- Wonderful programs for every age and this time of year is no exception! Everythings is easy to see ot he nature trails, and the naturalist tell us that the wildlife is busy and buzzin'! Talk to them about discovery boxes and special programs designed for your benchmarks. Call 929-2806.
  
• Yogi & Friends --The exotic cat sanctuary had Bengal tigers, lions, Siberian tigers, cougars, and a black leopard. Call 795-0455. Staff is very informative.
  
• Papa Simpsons Farm --Arcadia. Experience a working farm with scenic ponds and pasturelands, planting and harvesting of crops, and a petting zoo. Milk and feed the cows! Call 318 263-2383.
  
• Bayou Pierre Alligator Park --Natchitoches. Visit www.alligatorpark.net or call toll free 877-354-0006.
  
• Chimp Haven --Keithville. Visit www.chimphaven.org or call 925-9575 for information.