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Meet the researchers and teachers who designed the SPIKEY-20 virtual epidemic experience!

Meet with Cherly Contee to discuss being in Technology if you are non white.

CW Jen Hosts: How to Help New Whyvillians

Covid-19 Experts Talk in Greek Theater

Vote for your favorite Scions at the Scion Owner's Event on Friday from 12pm to 4pm at the Scion Stage.

Be the first to find the hidden words in a game of LETTER SQUASH at the Greek Theater!

Speedy at simple math? Prove it during MATH EXPRESSIONS in the Greek Theater!

WILSON CITY RESCUE Challenge Hour, 3 PM! HELP CITY WORKERS keep the citizens of Wilson safe!

Scions Solutions Quiz Game, 8AM to 11AM (click this icon to play)

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In Wilson City Rescue, protect the citizens of Wilson, earn clams, and climb the ranks of the Fire Service to Battalion Chief! Fire hazards in the home, distracted drivers, and pedestrians in peril -- watch out!

In WAND, get your wizard safely to the flag while avoiding the fiery breath of angry dragons! Some of these games are tricky tricky. And don't even THINK about going for a swim!

Peak Power puts you in control of power plants that make electricity, the life's blood of the city. Combine careful planning with quick thinking to avoid the dreaded blackout.

Whack-a-Virus pits your virtual antibodies and macrophages against wave after wave of viruses as you desperately try to protect your cells. Get a friend to help! Everything's easier with a friend.

Whyville -- the only place to Pick Your Nose in style! Start here with the basics, then visit Akbar's Face Mall to choose from thousands of citizen-created parts to put together your own unique look.

In Ion Charge Simulator, place positive and negative charges of various strengths to steer a test charge into a target. Level 7 -- that's all we're going to say.

Play the ancient game of Checkers against other Whyville citizens or our zany robot. (It doesn't cheat, but keep an eye on it, just to be sure.)

Visit the Reef Station to search for, and identify, over 70 different species, ranging from Spinner Dolphins to the Magnificent Sea Anemone!

In WingFling, assemble as many planes as you can before the parts coming down the conveyor belt overwhelm you and your building bays!

In Critter Care, monitor and care for lab animals from zebrafish to mini pigs. Is the frog underweight? Why is the tank all murky? Is the pigeon sick? They all need your help!

Tic Tac Toe, three in a row! You've played it on paper, now play it on Whyville. Find a friend, then go to war with them in this classic battle between Xs and Os.

AALAS Solitaire is a card game where you tackle some of the most troubling diseases of our time. (Melanoma! What's the Impact? How do we find a treatment or cure?!)

What does the future hold for you? How much do lawyers make? What's an aquaculturist? Play CareerQuest to learn about over 500 different occupations.

You know how to put a ball in a hole, but can you program a robot to do so? Give it a try at the Robodome and pit your robot against the others!

In Food Sort, help us sort (duh) and properly store different kinds of foods to keep them fresh and easy to find. Really, where else can you wash your virtual hands and don an awesome hairnet?

Hop in your custom car and zip around the Scion Race Track. Can you get the best time of the day while dodging oil slicks, rocks in the road, and even a cow or two?

Design energy efficient houses in Green Build and become a Home Energy Tech or Engineer in Whyville! What's the best roof: wood shingles, slate, or glass? You decide.

Spin Skater, a Whyville classic! Spin the skater as fast as you can without toppling her over like a sack of potatoes.

Fancy the finer things in life? Create sets of fine art in our Getty Art Sets game. Is that a painting by Cezanne? I believe it is!

Microbe War is based on the classic card game, War, except you're warring over microbes. Microbes? Yes! Find a friend to war against or take on Sonya the marine biologist.

Plenty of Beach on Whyville, and no problems finding parking! Grab a towel and some sunscreen, then kick back and chat with other sunbathers from all over the world.

The Waterfall has some of the lushest greenery on Whyville. Take a dip in the pond, but watch out for sharks! (Just kidding.)

Need a quiet moment? Visit the serene and snowy Woods. In Whyville, it's fondly known as "Woods, The". We challenge you to find out why!

Along with being Whyville's historic first destination, Whyville Square is a great place to start your journey, as it's home to several important destinations.

Our Bazaar isn't that bizarre (unless you count the guy spinning the giant eyeball.) Stop by here if you want to pick up some face parts, projectiles, furniture, or bricks.

Bring your bathing suit and take a dip, or just relax in a swing at the Pool Party. You may want to keep an eye out for the shark that occasionally visits the pool...

The Playground is a nice place to meet up with your friends. It's usually not TOO busy, and has some space in which to just hang out.

Whyville West is another of our first locations. Play some games in the AbilityFirst Rec Room, or take a trippy tour in the House of Illusions. Oh yeah - watch out for aliens!

Whyville's many locales aren't limited to land. Dive under the water and explore the North Reef. Keep your eyes open and you might see a giant lobster or even a manta ray!

The Airfield is the place to go for "all things air". Hop on over to PlaneWorks to design and build jets. Or test your skills captaining a balloon. There's always the Warp Wagon; but that's for another time.

Visit the Style Studio to get a complete makeover, earn clams by becoming a Stylist, or just hang out with friends and check out the latest Whyville looks and trends.

The Whyville Times is Whyville's very own newspaper with articles written by our citizens. Feeling creative? Channel the journalist inside you and submit to the Times!

Head over to the Trading Post to trade or sell your goods with other Whyvillians. You can find rare valuables here that you won't find anywhere else in Whyville.

Got something on your mind? The Forums is the place to post your opinions and have discussions with other Whyvillians, from Whyville topics to real life issues.

City Hall is the seat of Whyville's government. Here you'll find our Poll Booth, the Center for Disease Control, Street Team HQ and more!

Not sure where to begin? Need someone to show you the ropes? Find the guidance you seek at the Help Center manned by helpful Whyville veterans.

Wanna deck out your mug? Akbar's Face Mall has thousands of face parts to choose from that will help you go from a fashion disaster to fashion chic.

Rock the vote! Head over to the Poll Booth inside City Hall to vote on petitions and polls created by Whyvillians, for Whyvillians.

Daily life got you down? Visit the Wellness Center for tips and info on how to get the emotional you back on track. You can even help the Distressed Avatar and earn clams.

A nasty strain of flu is loose on Whyville! Visit the Vaccine Lab to create and sell a vaccine to help protect your fellow citizens and prevent the flu's spread.

Whyville has more than 100 games and activities from checkers to music maker. Below are a few examples:

Whyville's so much more than just games! It's a whole world with many places to discover.
From beaches to mountains, coral reefs to clubhouses, and museums to malls, everywhere you go you'll run into other Whyville citizens chatting and playing. Join them in exploring all the nooks and crannies of our world! Below are a few examples to get started on. Click to find out about them.

What makes Whyville truly special are our citizens who come from all corners of the world. Whyville citizens, a.k.a. Whyvillians, bring Whyville to life! They design face parts, start their own businesses, write for the town newspaper, post in the forums, give each other makeovers, sell and trades, even run for the Whyville Senate.
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Dear Parent,

Whyville is a safe, friendly, and FREE learning site for your child. Founded in 1999 (25 years!), Whyville has won many awards from educational and parenting organizations.

Whyville is also one of the most innovative learning sites for kids, with games and activities covering many subjects, from art to marine biology, from civics to programming. Whyville is a place where your child can explore, play and have fun while learning important lessons about the real world. Our community management system also teaches children how to participate safely on the Internet.

We are always happy to hear your concerns, support and ideas about Whyville. Please feel free to Contact Us!

Dear Teacher,

Whyville is one of the safest, friendliest and most innovative game-based learning sites for your students. Whyville is also FREE, with over 100 games and activities covering a wide range of subjects. Your students can safely explore, play and have fun while learning important lessons about the real world.

By joining Whyville as a teacher, you will have access to tools for signing up your students as a part of your Whyville class. Several Whyville activities already include support for classroom instruction, with more to be released in the near future. Download this PDF for instructions on how to join Whyville as a teacher.

If you would like to stay informed about new developments for teachers in Whyville, please feel free to Contact Us!

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