Student Activities:

Summer is a time for fun and relaxing, but you don't want your brain to turn into mush either. Here are some fun ideas you can try that will give your mind a little exercise.

NOW what do I do?? - Our newest collection of summer activities includes lots of things you can do at home, in the car, or while traveling by air. There are things to explore on the web, games, puzzles to solve, and lots more. Try one of these nex time the boredom beast strikes!

Track a hurricane - If you live in ANY area that can be affected by a hurricane, this page has links to help you learn about hurricane safety and preparedness. In July and August, when the tropical storms are underway, you can try tracking a storm on your own.. You'll find lots of resources to help you follow and map hurricanes as they move through the ocean.

Try a Boredom Buster - These are activities you can do at home with friends or a little help from a parent. There's a new Boredom Buster each day, so stop in often.

Be a Harry Potter wizard! - Can you remember all the details from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix? Our chapter-by-chapter quizzes and activities give you lots to think about and plenty of ways to be part of Harry's wizarding adventures. Read the book; try an adventure.

Watch a volcano "live" - Take a look at the web cam pointed at still-very-active Mount St. Helens.

Check out a Museum online - Visit the Smithsonian's American Museum of Natural History to see all the online exhibits, including the dinosaurs.

Take a Brain Twister Quiz - Here's a weekly quiz for either elementary or middle school students. Get all ten questions correct and we'll let you submit your own question to our editors.

Try our Mind Stretchers - This is a great collection of online puzzles, games, riddles, and other activities designed to tie your brain in knots. There are selections for all ages, and many are great projects to work on with a friend or two. We're adding new entries each week.

Read a Book! - Very low-tech, but it's one of the best summer activities there is. Our TeachersAndFamilies reading lists page can help you find a book just for you, even if you aren't the world's best reader.

Find stuff for school - ...and if you really can't wait for school to start, the TeachersFirst content matrix has links to all sorts of information on your favorite subjects from art to zoology. Go browsing!