Summer Fun with INFOhio!
June 2004

OK, so we know that school is just out and you can’t wait to ride your bike, go swimming, take a vacation or just hang out with your friends. But remember last summer, there was that day when you said “I’m bored!”?  When that happens this time, check out the Summer Fun Calendar for June.

June		June is American Rivers Month. Explore rivers from home using Britannica Online School Edition. Try Mississippi River and discover how the river got its name. Then scroll down to the bottom right for video clips (if you have a high-speed connection).
5		World Environment Day Discover more about our Environment by going to NewsBank Newspapers. Near the top of the page, click on the Special Report Our Environment. Learn about whales, endangered species, recycling and more!
9		Donald Duck's Birthday Learn more about Donald's creator, Walt Disney, through American National Biography. Want to learn more? Your public library has a great selection of books on how to draw cartoons!
14		Flag Day Go to SIRS Discoverer and type in Flag Day to find several articles on this holiday. Check A Grand Old Flag for pictures of how to display and fold the flag, as well as the history of this symbol of American freedom.
20		Father's Day Click on Searchasaurus PrimarySearch and type in Father's Day to find some fun facts about animal dads, a word search and more fun stuff.
		Calendar for July 2004