Reference Tools & Search Engines Homework Spot - HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot. Eduscapes - a site for life-long learners of all ages KnowPlay? - Simple and fast access to dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, world atlas, rhyming dictionary, etc. Yahooligan - Yahoo Kids! is the ultimate web guide for kids! Features fun and educational resources for kids with games, animals, music, jokes, movies, news, astrology, etc. RefDesk - A one-stop site for all things Internet including news, weather, sports, reference, encyclopedia (50 areas), facts on file, FAQs, tutorials, search engines, ... Ask For Kids - a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to search online. Designed to be a fun destination site focused on learning and "edu-tainment," Ask for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions and perform web searches, such as "When did Hawaii become a state?" or "What's it like to live in space?"or even "Convert 122 inches into feet" in the same way they would ask a parent, friend or teacher. KidsClick - Annotated searchable directory of websites created for kids by librarians. Searchable by subject, reading level and degree of picture content. 4 Kids - This on-line component to the weekly newspaper feature includes games, a "scavenger hunt" quiz, and links to "cool spots" for kids to use for homework, information or fun. Created by a team focusing on techKNOWLEDGE. Cybrary - Lots of links to sites selected by a school librarian for kids in grades three through eight. You can find sites that help with your homework, and you can find sites just for fun. Math Aplus Math - Interactive educational math activities for grades K-12. Includes math games, worksheets, flashcards and more. AAA Math - AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level. Brain Bashers - Welcome to BrainBashers™, an exciting collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games and optical illusions. Fun Brain - the #1 site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spell, history) Harcourt - Math curriculum used for K through fifth Math.com - Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond. Math Advantage - Several games and quizzes for K-8 students. Elementary Math - All of the sites listed on this page are interactive, unless otherwise noted. Sites that have an * next to their name are excellent sites, however, they have ad banners on the page. History Smithsonian - Discover education resources and information, lesson plans, field trips, and fun interactive activities for educators, families, and students. History Place - The Web site presents a fact-based, common sense approach in the presentation of the history of humanity, with great care given to accuracy. Eyewitness to History - Profiles of historical characters and events from ancient times to today, told with the images and words of those who lived it. American Civil War - Learn about American Civil War battles, life stories of important participants, re-enactments, and more. Civil War.net - This is a very large collection of well-organized links to people, battles, and documents, including letters and diaries of those connected to the Civil War. Also includes reenactment photos and links to many original photos. Oregon Trail - The story of the trail and those who traveled it. A compendium on the great western journey. Includes great stories in the Fantastic Facts section. Related to the PBS program on the Oregon Trail. National Geographic - You are a slave in the South before the Civil War. Should you risk escape with Harriet Tubman's help through the Underground Railroad to Canada? Now you must choose. Two Communities in the American Civil War - http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/ Maps Tools For Adventure - Maps are a part of every great adventure. They help you find your way, share information, look at patterns, and solve problems. This website offers lots of cool map activities from exploring a pyramid to collecting rocks on Mars. Amazon Interactive - Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the Río Napo. Kids Zone - This site offers information for children on the FCC, as well as lots of interactive games and puzzles, surveys, telecom factoids and much more. Ben's Guide to US Government - Children and YAs from Kindergarten through grade 12 will find a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government, such as how a bill becomes law. Kids in the House - Do you ever wonder who keeps track of all those votes in the House of Representatives? Well, it's the Clerk of the House, of course. He (or she) does this and much more. Surf this interesting site to find out. Political Resources - “Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.” Links to political parties, activist organizations, and government agencies with more than eighty countries represented. 50 States- Check here for links to web sites for all fifty states. Altapedia- Atlapedia Online contains key information on every country of the world. Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy, making it ideal for personal or family education and for students of all ages. Country Reports.org -This emulated site pulls information about countries from sources such as the CIA Factbook and presents them in a concise, easily readable format. Kids.gov - A kids’ portal to the U.S. government, this site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Holocaust - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. Includes online exhibits of art and photos. Hiroshima - The Hiroshima Archive was originally set up to join the online effort made by many people all over the world to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombing. This archive is intended to serve as a research and educational guide to those who want to gain and expand their knowledge of the atomic bombing. Science Astronomy for Kids - Powerful and fun resource for kids, exploring astronomy and other space related topics. Play games, learn through interactive applications, and much more. E Nature - Resource and community for nature enthusiasts. Complete guide to over 4800 North American plants and animals, with detailed descriptions and photographs, ... Franklin Institute - Resources for science Nasa - News, links, mission schedules, and NASA for kids Chem 4 Kids - If you are looking for basic chemistry information, stay on this site. It's not just for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry. Think Quest - This site is about outer space. You will learn about black holes, comets, constellations, eclipses, observation equipment, phases of the Moon, the planets, the stars and the Sun, and last but not least the Universe. You will find neat pictures, and be able to use a virtual telescope. Strange Matter Exibit - Find out what cell phones are made of, look at aluminum atoms, and much more! If you are interested in what things are made of, this is the site for you! PBS Building Bid - Explore construction by type of structure, try labs and challenges, read biographical sketches of people working in a variety of engineering careers, and even nominate local structures. Based on David Macaulay's BUILDING BIG. Edheads.org - Visit The House and The Tool Shed and learn about simple and compound machines. Energy Kids Page - Learn about all the different forms of energy and their uses from Energy Ant. Animal Corner - This United Kingdom-based site includes information on all kinds of animals from elephants and wolves in the wild to hamsters and goldfish in your house. Animal Land - This entertaining and educational site is loaded with information about animals, pet care, careers in animal care, animal issues, and plenty of fun and games. Sponsored by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Care for Animals - Learn about pets and the people who care for them at this site from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Children's Butterfly Site - A delightful site: pictures to color, facts to learn. Includes bibliographies of books and videos on butterflies. Insectlopedia - Comprehensive site about the world of insects ranges from identification to bug cuisine. Horse Country - The ultimate site for equestrians and other horse lovers: the horse in history, the horse in art, breeding, racing, and horse shows. Kids Go Wild - Learn about all aspects of animals and wildlife conservation through this site sponsored by The Wildlife Conservation Society. Kids Planet - Lots of information and activities relating to endangered animals. The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - If you like cockroaches, visit it! Ask Wendell any yucky question in science. Art Art Games - This interactive site engages children in art activities that help them to learn about artists and the works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. The Artists Tool Kit - Explore elements such as line, color, and balance by watching animated demonstrations, creating your own compositions, and watching video clips of artists in action. Kids at Art - This site provides art activities using recycled materials. Ideas and clear directions can be found for painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and crafts from recycled media.The Art Gallery - See examples of art done by children from around the world, and connect to links of art activities and information about art and art history. Music Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Kids - Welcome to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "magical world" of musical fun and learning for students, parents, and teachers. The music room is filled with information about musical instruments, composers, and music periods as well as the Dallas Symphony. Look for games, activities, and a library of music clips highlighting composers, instruments, musical notes, and national anthems from selected countries. A teacher's lounge provides information for the classroom.
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