District Update: District Suggested Websites
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ACT and SAT Prep Link: Click here to be connected
Homework Help Sites
Awesome Library - over 26,000 carefully reviewed sources organized for students, teachers and parents
DecisionData.org - Working with data is all about reading the story that exists within the figures. As long as you have an open mind and a calculator or computer, you can recognize trends and understand what they are trying to tell you.
Dictionary.com - search dictionaries, a thesaurus, or the web; site includes daily puzzles, a translator, and other language resources
Fact Monster from Information Please - reference site for student ages 8-14 that provides educational resources: reference center includes an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs
Great Sites for Kids by American Library Association - high-quality resources selected by librarians
Homework Spot - resources are organized into categories for elementary, middle and high school
Info Please Homework Center - categories include Subjects, Skills and Reference Sources
ipl2: Information you can trust - the merged collections of resources from the Internet Public Library (IPL) and the Librarians' Internet Index (LII) websites. Includes the following categories: Resources by Subject, NewsPapers & Magazines, Special Collections created by ipl2, For Kids, and For Teens.
iTools - quick access to the best Internet searching tools
Kathy Shrock's Guide to Everything - hundreds of links for teachers and students
Merriam Webster Word Center - includes a dictionary and thesaurus, daily buzzwords and games
National Geographic Education - includes Homework Help for families, students and kids and teaching resources for teachers and informal educators
New York Times Learning Network - Student Connections Grades 6-12 - selective guide to the Internet for students
Nobel Prize Internet Archive - maintains information on all Nobel Prize winners in all categories
refdesk.com - indexes quality Internet sites according to grade levels; includes HomeworkHelp, Ask an Expert, and several other sections
Literature/Language Arts
Aesop's Fables Online Collection - includes over 660 fables indexed in table format
American Folkfore - collection of American folklore including myths and legends, tall tales, ghost stories, and famous characters
Bartleby.com - great books online
Between the Lions - companion site to the PBS series featuring children's literature
Grammar Rock - from Schoolhouse Rock, provides catchy tunes and lyrics for grammar practice
Guide to Grammar and Style and Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors - by Jack Lynch - grammatical rules, comments on style, and suggestions for usage
Getting an "A" on a Research Paper - advice for students on what English Professors look for when they grade papers
Guide to Grammar and Writing - comprehensive guide includes definitions, examples, quizzes, and an Ask Grammar section
The Poets' Corner - searchable comprehensive poetry collection
Purdue's Online Writing Lab - contains handouts, workshops, and links to other writing sites
English Grammar - free video lessons, exercises and much more.
Mathematics
ExploreMath.com - interactive math simulations; requires free site membership
STEM Identity Resources for Women and Girls
Math2.org - find many math tables and links to mathematics sites
Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary - animated math glossary for grades K-5
Martindale's Calculators Online - over 18,500 calculators, from science and math to arts and crafts
Math Archives - Topics in Mathematics - links to Math resources on the web organized by topic
The Math Forum Student Center - ask Dr. Math a question or find resources on all topics relating to math
Mathworld - comprehensive and interactive math resource
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies - features interactive math puzzles, activities, and worksheets
Multiplication Rock - from SchoolHouse Rock, learn the multiplication tables
Math Quizzes - provides math quizzes for teachers and students. You can create a quiz and select the range of numbers you'd like to use. Students can grade the quiz online and generate new problems for more practice.
Science
Extreme Science - find world records, homework help, and fun science facts
Invention Dimension - makes learning about invention fun and wacky
Science Education Gateway - gateway to the wonders of astronomy and space
Science Buddies - science fair project ideas and project guides - links to Internet sites with information about science fair projects
Science Rock - from SchoolHouse Rock, learn scientific concepts with catchy lyrics and tunes
The Why Files - explores science behind the news
Chemistry For Kids - chemistry guide for kids
Science360 Knowledge Network - immerses visitors in the latest wonders of science, engineering, technology and math. The latest science videos provided by scientists, colleges and universities, science and engineering centers, the National Science Foundation and more.
Reusing Plastic Bottles: Crafts and Projects - Upcycling or repurposing items to use them in new ways has many benefits. Not only are you minimizing the amount of waste that you produce, but you can often save money when you use what you already have for new purposes. (Thank you, Claire for sharing this link)
Social Studies
America Rock - from SchoolHouse Rock, learn about history and government. Includes top 100 sites for teachers.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - resources that teach how our government works and other learning tools for students
Library of Congress: America's Story - interactive site for students; American History from the Library of Congress
Online Exhibits - Texas State Library and Archives Commission - online exhibits on important topics in Texas history
Smithsonian Institution - History and Culture - take a virtual tour of Smithsonian museums and exhibits; includes activities and resources
Smithsonian's History Explorer - a listing of useful Web sites related to American History
US Census Fact Finder - source for U.S. population, housing, economic, and geographic data
The White House for Kids - history of the White House, tours, and information about the first family
Fine Arts
Art
Artcyclopedia - find artists, information on art movements, art articles, and links to other art sites
Artsconnected - The Artists Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles - interactive site that explores the tools that artists use to create works of art; includes an art encyclopedia
National Gallery of Art - visit one of the finest art collections in the world. Includes the National Gallery of Arts for Kids
Smithsonian Institution: Art and Design - take a virtual tour of Smithsonian museums and exhibits; includes activities and resources
Music
Music Education at Data Dragon -learn to read music, learn about music instruments and music genre, and ask questions about music
Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net - comprehensive music theory site; includes lessons, trainers, utilities, and downloads
Health and Physical Education
Dole 5 a Day - information for students on how to stay healthy and fit
FDA Kids' Site - information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration including a food safety quiz, information about animals, health news, and information for teens and parents
Kids Health - health articles, fun features, and interactive learning activities for kids
Medline Plus Health Information - good medical information from the National Library of Medicine
President's Challenge - You're It. Get Fit! - program that encourages all Americans to become active as part of their everyday lives
Other Languages
Conjuguemos - French, German, Spanish, and Latin verb conjugation program
The French Tutorial - French lessons for beginners
Learn Spanish - Spanish lessons for beginners
Printable Spanish Flashcards
Go Fish Spanish Animal Game
Spanish Verb Chart
My Spanish Dictionary - free online Spanish resources
TravLang - Foregin Languages for Travelers - resources in over 80 languages; includes dictionaries, translators, and language lessons
Digital Dialects Language Learning Games - interactive games for learning languages