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Science Ecosystem Games

Helping your children learn about science and the ecosystem is as important outside of the classroom as it is inside. Give your children a fun challenge by introducing them to a multitude of science and ecosystem themed games that can be played alone or with friends and family.

EcoKids Errand Run
- EcoKids games focus on keeping the environment clean.
  
  EcoKids.com is a website that helps children learn about science and the effects that everyday life has on the ecosystem. The site offers a number of games and activities such as "Errand Run," which shows the effects daily car pollution has on climate change. The goal of the game is to complete as many errands as possible by using alternate forms of transportation to cause less pollution.
Endango
- Provide a fun way to teach your kids about the effects their decisions have on the environment with the Endango board game.
  
  Endango is a board game designed for two to four players. The goal of Endango is to make environmentally conscious decisions in order to help protect endangered animals and their natural habitats. Endango also gives "green friendly" tips to players and challenges them with an array of questions about animals and the ecosystem.
  
  As of September 2010, Endango sells for $24.99 on AmericanFamilyNaturally.com.
Smokey the Bear's River Rage
- Help put out forest fires in River Rage.
  
  Smokey the Bear is a popular character associated with forest fire awareness and prevention. His website offers games in its children section. In "River Rage," players must help a park ranger navigate across a river without disturbing various wildlife in order to put out a forest fire.

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