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Media Center: Online Curriculum Resources
Art Curriculum Sites
- Imaginarylands
http://picturingbooks.imaginarylands.org/
Great site with information about the art of picture books, including how to view the artwork.
- National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA)
http://www.wildlifeart.org/
The purpose here is the exhibition, collection, and interpretation of wildlife art. View image thumbnails under Web Exhibits in Exhibitions. Devotees wishing to learn more and educators will find study activities and resources in Education. Games includes a terrific exercise in the art of composition. Visitor information about this Jackson Hole, Wyoming, destination is included.
- Art Junction
http://www.artjunction.org/
All kinds of stuff for both students and teachers. Includes lessons, links and ideas.
- Louvre Museum
http:/www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm
Louvre Museum Official site
- Leonardo da Vinci
http://www.mos.org/leonardo/
Leonardo da Vinci- an in-depth study of the man
- Eyes on Art
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2
For older students. Teaches students how to feel connected to artwork.
- The Picture Collection Online
http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco/
From the New York Public Library, this is a collection of 30,000 digitized, public domain images from books, magazines and newspapers as well as original photographs, prints and postcards, mostly created before 1923. It consists of images of New York City, Costume, Design, American History and more than 12,000 other subjects. It is searchable by keyword or by browsing a variety of indexes.
- Arts Edge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/artsedge.html
Sponsored by Kennedy Center and on the Marco Polo site, this site has lesson plans, links, and information about a variety of art forms.
- National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/education/school.htm
Has online tours of the museum,as well as in-depth online studies about artists, period of art or even a particular work of art.
- Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/index.html
Search engine for fine arts. Has artist search, links to museums, search by work.
Classroom Activity Sites
- My Kids.com
http://www.mikids.com/
The webmaster for this site has been a librarian and teacher. Features fabulous links to all sorts of activities, information, resources for the busy educator.
Clipart/Images/Photos Free to use
- Discovery School's Clip Art Gallery
http://www.mikids.com/
Add graphics to projects for in-classroom use or as handouts. Choose from hundreds of original clip art pieces including animations. Use clip art for homework assignments, reports, school Web sites, and research papers.
- Image Finder
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/ImageFinder/
Try this searchable catalog of images, including some from NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress.
- KidsClick: Images
http://www.kidsclick.org/psearch.html
Here is a kid-friendly image search site. Find pictures about art, astronomy/space, animals, and history/society.Here is a kid-friendly image search site. Find pictures about art, astronomy/space, animals, and history/society.
- Pics4Learning
http://www.pics4learning.com/
Students, teachers, and amateur photographers have donated the thousands of images that make up this site. These images may be used for print, multimedia, and video projects.
Health/Personal Guidance
- Body Systems, from the Homework Center
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/biolohc.html#body
Links to several sites that have information on Body Systems Megasites Circulatory System System Digestive System Endocrine System Immune System Muscular System Nervous System Reproductive System Respiratory System Skeletal System .
- Kid's Health: What's a Cavity?
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/cavity.html
Learn how cavities develop and how a dentist treats cavities. Find out about plaque and how its acids damage tooth enamel.
- Healthy Teeth
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
Learn about healthy teeth with these fun experiments and activities on oral health. This site has information on teeth and gums, brushing, prevention, cavities and braces.
- Your Gross and Cool Body
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/flash/body/
Great info in a humorous site about 'yucky stuff'...like pimples, earwax and gas...from the Discovery.com folks.
- Driving under the influence
http://library.thinkquest.org/23713/frameset.html
A Thinkquest about Drinking and Driving.
- Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr4kids/sgrmenu.htm
Information on the health hazards of smoking. Facts. The surgeon general's report for kids about smoking.
- National Clearinghouse for Drug & Alcohol
http://www.health.org/features/kidsarea/kidsarea.aspx
Good site on drug and alcohol abuse. Geared to upper elementary through high school.
- Kids Health for Kids
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html
KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources - all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens.
- Kids Food CyberClub
http://www.kidfood.org/
This site is sponsored by the Connecticut Association for Human Services. Great info for kids on food choices, food pyramid. Also has lesson plans and activities for teachers to use.
- American Museum of Natural History Infection Detection
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html
For student use, this site has sections on: microbes, diseases and how to prevent infections.
- FEMA for Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/
Through stories, games, quizzes, and colorful characters, FEMA offers this searchable site to teach children about disaster preparation and damage prevention. Parent and teacher resources include lesson plans, Web sites, and publications concentrating on school safety, terrorist attacks, fire prevention, earthquake-preparedness, and other emergencies. Some items are available in Spanish.
Holidays: Chinese New Year
- Chinese New Year
http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/
What is your Chinese astrological animal? Learn the history behind the celebrations. Read online fortune cookies and send Chinese New Year wishes to a friend.
Holidays: Christmas
- Christmas.com
http://christmas.com/
Collection of information on ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. More than 200 countries represented. Also covers the origin, symbolism, Santa Claus, how to say Merry Christmas in a couple of dozen languages, recipes, music, and ornament suggestions.
- Christmas-Cookies.com
http://www.christmas-cookies.com/
This site includes dozens of recipes for Christmas cookies with everything from sugar cookies to Russian tea cakes. Also included are a recipe exchange (registration required) and recommended Christmas cookie cookbooks. Site is keyword searchable and recipes may be browsed by type of cookie (balls, bars, drop, etc.) or country of origin.
- Christmas Traditions in France and Canada
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Noel/angl/
Christmas Traditions in France and Canada Historical background on the social and communal customs, family celebrations and religious ceremonies of Christmas as they evolved from the Middle Ages to modern day France and Canada is explored at this site. Available in English and French.
Holidays: Halloween
- The Monster Exchange
http://www.monsterexchange.org/
Here's a project that incorporates art, language, and technology. Students draw monsters, then try painting pictures of them using words. A partner school's students receive the descriptions only and try to draw the original monsters.
Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Martin Luther King Jr.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/
Great primary source information about Martin Luther King Jr.
- Timeline of Events In Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Life
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs216.html
This site provides a detailed chronology of the events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service
http://www.mlkday.org/
How can you be a part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service? Download the toolkit to help develop a service project. Other suggestions include tutoring a child, helping an elderly neighbor, serving in a homeless shelter, or volunteering at a community organization.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and Preservation District
http://www.nps.gov/malu/
Click on Learn More About the History of the Park for photos of this Atlanta district. Study The Development of a Black Community and Leader, 1906-1948 and King's Leadership of the American Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1968.
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day
- U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: St. Patrick's Day
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2003/cb03ff04.html
Facts and statistics regarding St. Patrick's Day, including topics such as population, immigration, Irish-sounding place names, trade with Ireland, and beer. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
- St. Patrick's Day Activities
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/patrick/index.html
Puzzles, crafts,recipes, history and more.
- St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Ideas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/stpatrick/
Craft activities for Kindergarten-sixth grade. Includes maps, flag, geography quiz.
- St. Patrick Day Activities
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/patrick
Recipes, crafts, coloring pages and more for the holiday.
- St. Patrick's Day Book List
http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_path_stpatrick.htm#books
Bibliography of books about the holiday and the Irish beliefs, people.
- Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A.
http://www.usemb.se/Holidays/celebrate/stpatric.html
General information about St. Patrick's Day from the U.S. Embassy.
Holidays: Valentine's Day
Holidays:Multiple Days
- Librarians' Index to the Internet
http://search.lii.org/index.jsp?tn=1title,description,publisher,creator,allTags,keywords,extra_words,searchableid&tv=holidays&ss=1
This portion of the site has links to many, many sites with activities, recipes, history, artwork and more for all holidays.
Language Arts: Grammar
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar
Find handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and exercises for learning Grammar (adjectives and adverbs; nouns; prepositions; and pronouns). The Spelling section includes sound-alike words; noun plurals; and suffixes. The Punctuation review covers apostrophes and quotation marks; commas; and hyphens.
- Daily Grammar.com
http://dailygrammar.com/
Daily Grammar is a free service of World Place, Inc. Daily Grammar sends you e-mail messages with a grammar lesson fives days of the week and a quiz on the sixth day. You can look at the previous lessons in the archive section.
Language Arts: Literature/Reading
- Deborah Hopkinson: Children's Author
http://www.deborahhopkinson.com/
The Web site by this Walla Walla, Washington, author of historical picture books and novels includes biographical, contact, and public appearance information as well as brief summaries of her books, lesson plans for many of the books, and links to topics related to her books--quilting, the Underground Railroad, Kansas, lighthouses, bluebirds, astronomy, cooking, and historical fiction.
- Claire Rudolf Murphy: Author/Instructor
http://www.clairerudolfmurphy.com/
The site for this children's author who specializes in Alaskan and Northwest history contains excerpts from her books, a biography, FAQ, information on presentations and school visits, and an excellent set of tips for young and not-so-young-writers which includes activities and writing prompts.
- Kids Love Books...by Peg Kehret
http://www.pegkehret.com/
Peg Kehret is the author of more than 40 books and plays for children, including the autobiographies Five Pages a Day: A Writer's Journey and Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio. This site presents information about the books and plays, a short biography, recent photographs, FAQ, What's New section, and a mailing address.
- Patricia Polacco.com
http://www.patriciapolacco.com/
This is the author's official website. Great ideas for her books including coloring pages, quizzes, puzzles and bookmarks
- Imaginarylands
http://picturingbooks.imaginarylands.org/
Site about picture books and how to view the artwork of the picture book.
- Teen Books
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/teenbk.htm
This site gives information about books in a series geared for the teen crowd.
- Books in a Series
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/serieslist.html
This site has lists of books that are in different series.
- Writers on America
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/writers/
In what sense do you see yourself as an American writer? was asked of novelists, critics, historians, and poets: Elmaz Abinader, Julia Alvarez, Robert Olen Butler, Michael Chabon, Billy Collins, Robert Creeley, David Herbert Donald, Richard Ford, Linda Hogan, Mark Jacobs, Charles Johnson, Bharati Mukherjee, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Robert Pinskey. Their responses reflect America's diversity, struggle, laughter, sorrow, and democracy. From the Office of International Information Programs of the U.S. Department of State.
- Literature@sunSITE
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Literature/
The Digital Library SunSITE is building a collection of digital texts that can be read online, printed, or downloaded for further study.
- AuthorChats
http://www.authorchats.com/
Chat live with a featured author or read the archived chats with previous authors. Click Chat Now and participate in an Online Literature Circle discussion.
- Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
http://www.carolhurst.com/
This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.
- The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairytale
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/oz/
Since its publication in September 1900, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale. This online exhibit has three sections: To Please a Child featuring images and material relating to Baum, To See the Wizard with material relating to stage and screen productions, and To Own the Wizard with collectible items inspired by the books and movie. From the Library of Congress.
- A Glossary of Literary Terms
http://www.virtualsalt.com/litterms.htm
This site has definitions of a number of literary terms. Some entries have titles of examples of works illustrating the terms.
- Seussville
http://www.seussville.com/seussville/
Site about the author, his books, and activities relating to those books.
- Jan Brett Homepage
http://www.janbrett.com/
The author's web presence--great for activities...downloads....
- YALSA Booklists
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists
Best books for young adults gathered by the American Library Association.
- Reader's Request
http://www.hbook.com/magazine/articles/1990_96/nov96_scieszka.asp
A humorous help written by Jon Scieszka on how to pronounce author's names.
- Blocks 4 Reading.com
http://blocks4reading.com/
Information how how to implement guided reading or flexible reading strategies.
Language Arts: Poetry Month (April)
- Poetry Terms
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/pmglossary1.html
This glossary lists poetry terms and definitions to use when talking about poetry.
- Giggle Poetry
http://gigglepoetry.com/
Learn how to write nursery rhymes, limericks, and list poems. Write a poem, enter a poetry contest, and read the winning entries. Read interviews with your favorite poets and ask them questions!
- Jeff's Poems for Kids
http://jeffspoemsforkids.com/
There are yucky and funny poems and a poem of the week. Read Daddy's Making Dinner; Franky the Onion and Garlic the Kid; or The Toy Box Ate My Brother.
Language Arts: Speech
- Public Agenda
http://www.publicagenda.org/
Policy and basic facts and public opinion about many current events and governmental topics.
- Multnomah Homework Page
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html
This web page has been created to meet the needs of Multnomah County middle and high school students researching current social issues from multiple perspectives.
- Debatabase
http://www.debatabase.org/debatabase/
Database which allows for searching by subject or topic that students might want to use for a debate topic. A summary of the major issues of that topic and background information is given.
Language Arts: Writing
- Forms of Address
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001618.html
How to address-both in writing and verbally-religious, governmental, academic, and military persons.
- Revision: Cultivation with a Critical Eye
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/revise.shtml
This site offers distinct definitions of the various stages of revision: large-scale revision, small-scale revision, ing, and proofreading.
- A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm
Definitions, with examples, of sixty rhetorical devices of writing style and arrangement to promote effective written expression. The devices include the familiar--alliteration, analogy, metaphor, onomatopoeia, and simile--and the more obscure: aporia, dirimens copulatio, parataxis, symploce, and zeugma. There is a Self-Test to measure the user's understanding of the devices.
- American Writers
http://www.americanwriters.org/
Great stuff. Relates to C-Span's new history series--however---you can use it alone, too(or in a group if you were so inclined).
Lesson Plan Sites
- Scholastic Publishing
http://scholastic.com/
Website has great info on authors, books and activities for kids, teachers and parents
- Random House
http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/
Random House Publisher. Has lesson plans, activities and author info.
- New York Times Learning Network
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
Lesson plans written for grades 6-12, written in partnership with the Bank Street College of Education
- Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
A great site for lesson plans and a lot more...this is a great place to send teachers who need help not only on lesson planning, but who need clip art, bulletin board ideas. etc.
- A and E Classroom
http://www.aande.com/class/class
The A&E channel's site has great lessons on a variety of topics. Also links to Biography.com
- Webquests
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
Webquests are online lesson plans, designed to teach students not only about the subject at hand, but also how to research it using web resources. All the 'how tos' are on this site, along with a wonderful collection of webquests ready to be used.
- National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
The National Geographic site has many wonderful resources, one of which is their lesson plans.
- PBS Teacher Source
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
Lesson plans searchable by content, grade level and subject.
- Cable in the Classroom
http://www.ciconline.com/
Cable in the Classroom has lesson plans relating to subject areas, specific television shows, organized by grade level.
Librarians: Book Repair
Librarians: Copyright /Plagiarism Information-Resources
- Fair Use Harbor
http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/fairuse.htm
This web page represents the authors best attempt to explorefair use in the not-for-profit educational setting and present it in an informative and entertaining way. It's meant to be fun.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act Status and Analysis
http://www.arl.org/info/frn/copy/dmca.html
This browsable collection of links relates to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998. Topics include pending legislation associated with the DMCA, analysis, the first sale and fair use doctrines, section 1201(a)(1) (rulemaking), online service providers (OSP) compliance, and section 108. Several links address the effect of this legislation on libraries and library users. From the Association of Research Libraries.
- Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers
http://www.virtualsalt.com/antiplag.htm
Robert Harris, a professor of English, published this detailed article on methods to detect plagiarism and strategies to help prevent it. Though written for a college teacher audience, most of its recommendations cross over to other levels.
- Plagiarism
http://www.web-miner.com/plagiarism
An annotated directory of articles, case studies, examples of paper mills, plagiarism detection tools, essays on ethics and copyright, and related links. Includes resources directed specifically at instructors and students. By librarian Sharon Stoerger.
- Fair Use
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/copyright/copyright_fairuse.shtm
PBS's description of how the Fair Use guidelines apply.
- Copyright for Teachers
http://www.cyberbee.com/copyrt.html
Gives description of how educators may make use of the fair use guidelines, and issues with each format in regards to copyright.
Librarians: Humor
- IFLANET Library Humour
http://www.ifla.org/I/humour/humour.htm
Learn how many catalogers it takes to change a lightbulb from this light-hearted site featuring jokes, humor, and lists such as Library Principles for Students from the Old Testament and Index Liberis Prohibitorum (Index of Forbidden Books for Children). From the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
- The Library Cat
http://matrixmagic.com/fun/libcat.html
Noel Peattie's brief gem about the nature of librarianship.
Librarians: Library Administration
Librarians: Library Promotions
Librarians: Professional Organizations/Sites/Journals
- The USA PATRIOT Act and Patron Privacy on Library Internet Terminals
http://www.llrx.com/features/usapatriotact.htm
Library law consultant Mary Minow discusses the impact on libraries of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act). There is a bibliography with links to online resources.
- Privacy and Library Records Update: USA Patriot Act
http://www.librarylaw.com/Patriotbib.htm
Annotated links relating to the USA Patriot Act of 2001 including the text of the law, United States Department of Justice guidelines, and general analysis. Features links to analysis pertinent to libraries from the American Library Association and the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC). Also provides information specific to university, college, and public libraries. This material accompanied Mary Minow's August 2002 Webcast.
- Current Clips
http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/clips/2002_10.html
Look to Current Clips to help you stay up-to-date with the latest issues in library and information science. This free service offers thoughtful, easy-to-read summaries of the key recent publications in the field, for practicing librarians, information professionals and academics. A joint project of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the Library and Information Science Library, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- Linworth Publishing
http://www.linworth.com/
Has 2 magazine publications for librarians. Also has wonderful books about a variety of topics and issues.
- OASL
http://www.oema.net/
Oregon Association of School Libraries. Professional organization for school library personnel.
- Oregon Library Association
http://www.olaweb.org/
State association for American Library Association.
- American Library Association
http://www.ala.org/
Professional organization for all types of libraries and librarians.
Math Curriculum Sites
You may also want to see SOESD Curriculum and Assessment Math Resources at www.soesd.k12.or.us/math, particularly the virtual manipulatives at www.soesd.k12.or.us/files/manipulinks.pdf
- Geometry From the Land of the Incas
http://agutie.homestead.com/files
This noisy, colorful, and completely unusual site is an eclectic mix of sound, science, and Incan history intended to interest students in Euclidean geometry. Includes geometry problems, quizzes, quotations, scientific speculation, and more.
- Illuminations
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Designed to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Offers interactive lessons for students, lesson plans for teachers, and math applets, all arranged by grade level. Includes a large collection of Web resources, arranged by concept and grade, and the standards for teaching math. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
- Polygon Angle Applet
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/exner/java.f/angleobject/
Draw polygons and tally up the measures of their angles with this applet.
- Euclid's Elements
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/elements.html
Discover how Java applets are used to illustrate Euclid's principles.
- Pythagorean Puzzle
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/puzzle/
This interactive proof of the Pythagorean theorem comes from the PBS Nova Web site. You'll need the Shockwave plug-in.
- GeoJava
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/
This series of applets explores Angles and Parallel Lines; Congruent Figures and Triangles; Quadrilaterals and Conservation of Area; Similar Figures; Circles; and the Pythagorean theorem.
- Time
http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm
What time is it? Play the game!
- The World Clock
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
The World Clock Find the current local time in cities around the world.
- The Official U.S. Time
http://www.time.gov/
What's the official time any place in the United States? Just click on a shaded time zone to see the current hour, minute, and second. Then visit Time Exhibits for a history of timekeeping from ancient to modern times; when and why we change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time; calendars through the ages; and learn what's inside a wristwatch.
Music Curriculum Sites
Physical Education Curriculum Sites
Science Curriculum Sites
- How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Gives clear information on how things work--including computer stuff, auto stuff, electronic stuff, home stuff, and more.
- Timeline Science
http://www.timelinescience.org/
The timeline has been produced to celebrate 1000 years of scientific thought in the period 1000 to 2000. For each segment on the timeline, the section Setting the scene provides some general information about the ideas and event of the time. Funded by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer UK.
- National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/
Science lesson plans for grades 1-12 in all science content areas.
- Science Links
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
Internet-based learning activities. Reviewed websites to support standards-based learning for K-12 educators
Science: Astronomy
Science: Biology
- Mammals of Washington
http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/mammalogy/mamwash/
This attractive site features a checklist of all 148 species of mammals found in Washington state--32 marine species, 16 species of flying mammals, and 91 species of land mammals. These are grouped according to their biological order. Photographs, distribution maps, range in Washington, habitat, diet, identifying features, and links are provided for each animal. From the University of Washington's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle.
- Plants in Motion
http://plantsinmotion.bio.indiana.edu/plantmotion/starthere.html
Great site to show how plants grow. Can be used for any age.
Science: Chemistry
- Science Education at Jefferson Lab
http://education.jlab.org/
Activities to explain how scientists measure the size of an atom, what fabrics will keep you the warmest, how to build a boat so that it carries the most cargo, the periodic table of elements, and other science matters. Includes teacher resources, flash cards, matching games, and crossword puzzles. Searchable. From the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
- Chem 4 Kids!
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Learn about the states of matter; the periodic table; the structure of atoms; formulas and symbols; and reactions (acids and bases). Refer to the glossary for definitions and try a quiz.
- Chemtutor.com
http://www.chemtutor.com/
Are you in need of a chemistry tutor? Then you have come to the right place. Browse through topics such as Elements, States of Matter, Compounds, Reactions, and Acids and Bases.
Science: Earth Science
Science: Physical Science
- Energy Tutorial
http://www.nfcrc.uci.edu/EnergyTutorial/
A browsable overview of energy sources, featuring photographs, statistics, and quizzes. Topics include fossil fuels, oil shale, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and wastes, hydroelectric, fuel cell, combustion, gasification, reciprocating engine, and turbines. Also explores environmental impacts and trends. From the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC), University of California, Irvine.
Social Studies Curriculum Sites
- Social Studies for Kids
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
Need to make a timeline, find out about holidays in another country, or read a brief biography of a U.S. president? Links and information on everything from current events to ancient archeology and other homework topics are available at this site. The author is an education professional with a lifelong passion for social studies.
- Cowboy Photographer: Erwin E. Smith
http://www.cartermuseum.org/collections/smith/
This site is a tribute to early twentieth century photojournalist Erwin E. Smith, who worked as a cowhand and photographed American cowboy life. Visitors can view an online collection of over 750 photographs, which capture both the rugged realities and the romance of life on the open range. Includes a TEACHING GUIDE, glossary, and bibliography. From the Amon Carter Museum. THe teaching guide is geared for students in 4th-7th grades.
- Presidential Baseball
http://www.prezbaseball.org/
Presidential Baseball is a multiple choice quiz in which one or more players test their knowledge to identify the baseball personalities that best parallel the careers of the presidents of the United States of America. Interesting links, a bibliography related to both baseball and the presidents, and a high score section are included. Requires Macromedia Flash Player
- Selected Design for the World Trade Center Site
http://www.lowermanhattan.info/rebuild/new_design_plans/
This site presents the new World Trade Center site design, introducing its 1776-foot spire and the Gardens of the World. Includes dozens of slides of architectural plans from the firm Daniel Libeskind, as well as images of the Individual Elements. From the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC).
- Tudor England: 1485 to 1603
http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html
Biographical and historical information on Tudor monarchs, including Henry VII, Henry VIII and his six wives, Edward VI, Jane I (Lady Jane Grey), Mary I, and Elizabeth I; Tudor relatives; and other citizens. Includes images, primary sources (including letters written by Henry VIII's wives), life in Tudor England, genealogy, bibliography, and filmography. Frequently updated with new material. From a hobbyist.
- Teacher Oz.com
http://www.teacheroz.com/
Maintained by a social studies teacher, this site has very complete links to most types of historical information any grade level would need.
- Freedom: A History of US
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/
This is a companion site to the PBS special, Freedom: a History of US, where visitors can play interactive games, browse a photo gallery, or explore 16 webisodes ranging in topics from the American Revolution to the turmoil of the 1960s. Webisodes feature rich resources including text, photographs, and video images with sound. Teachers are provided with additional research aids such as timelines, glossaries, quizzes, and other related resources.
- Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World
http://www.artic.edu/cleo/
An interactive guide to the Ancient Art Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago that focuses on the three cultures of the ancient M erranean: Italy, Egypt, and Greece. Eighteen objects are featured, each with close-up views and related stories in audio. There are also a timeline, glossary which comes with an audio pronunciation guide, maps, and lesson plans for grades 4 through 12. Also available in Spanish, except for the audio files and lesson plans. http://www.artic.edu/cleo/
- News is Free
http://www.newsisfree.com/
This site offers news headlines, with links to the full stories, from more than 3,600 Web sources. It includes world, sports, entertainment, science, health, technology, economic, and other news. Basic site information is available in English, French, or German; the sources cited are in their original language. Site is searchable, and may also be browsed through a categorized index. Free registration allows for personal customizing and there are also fee based options.
- The Week in Pictures
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/theweekinpictures/default.asp?pne=msn
Title: The Week in Pictures Grade Level: 5-12+ Annotated Photos with Audio and Video Links, Archives back to Oct 1998, Picture Stories. Here's a great way to get your students interested in current events. This Week in Pictures is a weekly updated series of pictures chosen to represent the top photos from the week's top stories. To get started just click the link for the small pictures or the large pictures version and then use the arrows or numbers to switch images. Captions along with audio or video links provide commentary for each photo. The pictures themselves are great discussion starters or springboards for projects. Don't miss the links for the picture articles at the bottom of the main page for photo essays on specific topics.
- Where's George?
http://www.wheresgeorge.com/
Traces the route of a dollar bill. From treasury through stores. Great to show where our money goes.
- State Information for Kids
http://www.gocampingamerica.com/kidspages/stateinfo.aspx
All sorts of great information about each state. Great for reports or a quick fact check.
- The Learning Page
http://learning.loc.gov/learn/
The Learning Page is a companion web site to the American Memory Collection. It is designed to help educators and students become more familiar with the American Memory collections and their relevance to U.S. history and culture.
- American Memory Collection
http://memory.loc.gov/
American Memory is the Library of Congress's online archive of primary sources that relate to the history and culture of America.
- Biography.com
http://www.biography.com/
Great place to start when researching a person's life. Short bios. Also includes who was born on this day. From the Biography Channel folks.
- Best of History Web Sites
http://www.besthistorysites.net/
Sites rated for usefulness and accuracy. Cover all historic eras.
Social Studies: Black History Month
- Aboard the Underground Railroad
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/
This is more of a travel site for people wanting to visit the Underground Railroad sites. It does have histories of the Anti-slavery movement, slave trade, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Also has maps which show the routes the slaves took to escape through this network.
- Underground Railroad
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/
The Underground Railroad site from National Geographic takes students on a harrowing virtual trip to freedom. The site also includes a timeline, brief biographies, and teaching suggestions
- Fats Waller Forever
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/fw/fatsmain.htm
Jazz pianist and organist of extraordinary facile technique and seemingly limitless invention, Fats Waller perfected and expanded the style known as stride. This site includes essays on Waller's life and music, a discography, photos, and sheet music. Each page is ornamented with sound files of his music. From The Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University Libraries.
- Black History Month Resources
http://www.tntech.edu/history/bhmonth.html
Links to many resources compiled by the Dept. of History at the Tennessee Technological University
- Celebrate Black History Month: Great African Americans
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/blackhist/proindex.html
Produced by the History Channel, this site offers brief biographies of important African Americans.
- Selected African American Artists at the National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/ggafamer/ggafamer-main1.html
The National Gallery of Art presents selected items from its collection of work by African American artists. See an overview of the tour that shows thumbnail images of each work, or take the tour for in-depth descriptions of individual paintings.
- Civil Rights Movement Veterans
http://www.crmvet.org/index.htm
Many great pictures and heart-rending reminiscences from veterans of the movement, black and white, who were really there.
- Black History Page
http://members.aol.com/klove01/main.html
This site includes a 12-month calendar of important events and persons in Black history, biographies, famous speeches, and a quiz.
- African American World
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/
This PBS Web site features reports about noted African Americans, ranging from Dizzy Gillespie and Ice Cube to Michael Jordan and Zora Neale Hurston. Many of the segments are drawn from the News Hour interviews and include audio excerpts.
Social Studies: Civics/Government
- Congress for Kids
http://www.congressforkids.net/
Uncle Sam takes you on a tour through American history, the important documents and their creation, and the branches of government. Links to important government sites are also included.
- First Gov
http://www.firstgov.gov/
The government search engine, with links to international, state, local resources.
Social Studies: Geography
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/
Terrific collections of maps—current and historical. Includes maps on topics of special interest such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Online Map Creation
http://www.congressforkids.net/
The following site lets you construct your own map -- you pick coordinates for map boundaries, type of projection, types of data included on map -- not hard to use.
Social Studies: Iraq War
- Timeline: Iraq
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/737483.stm
A brief chronology of key events covering 1922 to the present about Iraqi government and politics. Includes topics such as political history, foreign relations, Iran-Iraq War, oil, chemical weapons, Kuwait, Kurds, Oil-for-Food, weapons inspectors, United Nations resolutions, and the United States. Site also includes links to related key stories, news analysis, and a video feature for the most recent live coverage. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
- Great Iraq Conflict Coverage Gallery
http://cyberjournalist.net/features/iraqcoverage.html
Annotated links to weblogs and diaries from embedded journalists and other Iraq-related weblogs. Includes links for multimedia coverage, interactive graphics and stories, special war-related topics, and complete coverage pages of multiple news sites. Searchable. From CyberJournalist.net.
- Forces: U.S. and Coalition Casualties
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/
This site from CNN lists confirmed coalition deaths in the war in Iraq. The list reflects the names of the U.S. and British troops whose families have been notified. Includes the name, age, unit, hometown, details of death, and a photograph.
- FirstGov: America Responds
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml
News about the Iraq war and background on Iraq, plus tips for preparing for emergencies and disasters, including terrorist attacks; travel safety; contact information for elected officials; and information for employers with Reservist and National Guard employees. The section Help Your Country provides information about donating blood, volunteering, and how to Alert the FBI if you have Leads about Terrorist Activity. From Firstgov, the U.S. government's official web portal.
- Online NewsHour: The Iraq War
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/iraq/
The online version of PBS's NewsHour covers several aspects of the current situation in Iraq: The Military Campaign, The International Impact, The Home Front, The Humanitarian Situation, and The Road to War. Includes key map and player sections as well as an area for students and teachers.
- Iraq (War on Terrorism)
http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/internet/iraq.htm
Librarian selected and annotated links to Iraq-related Web sites organized into the following topics: country information; government reports; government websites; maps; military and war-related sites; news-related sites and special news reports; non-governmental organizations; reports from other organizations; Saddam Hussein; sanctions, human rights and the anti-war movement; and United Nations and weapons-inspection sites. From the Special Libraries Association News Division.
- Country Profile: Iraq
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/791014.stm
Profile of Iraq including the latest news, demographic and economic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Iraqi leaders and media. Site also includes key stories, news analysis, links, audio features, and a video for the most recent live coverage. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
- Blogs of War
http://www.blogsofwar.com/
A blog (Web journal) updated many times each day with live reporting from the Iraq War front. Due to heavy server loads, this site may be sluggish or non-responsive from time to time.
- Attack on Iraq
http://www.cbc.ca/news/iraq/
Iraq-related news updated daily including headlines, special reports, daily summaries, audio and video features, galleries and maps, key documents, Canada's perspective, and an impressive collection of links. Searchable. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
- A Nation at War
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/worldspecial/
Complete coverage of the war in Iraq from The New York Times, with related domestic and international news. Includes multimedia coverage, wire news, interactive graphics, maps, Gulf War archived articles, and more. Requires free, one-time registration; there is a sign-up option for e-mail news alerts.
- The War on Terrorism: Saddam Hussein and Iraq
http://www.lib.ecu.edu/govdoc/iraq.html
A select list of links to Web resources on the United States-Iraq confrontation. Links are presented in the following categories: News and Commentary, Government Documents, Political Background and Analysis, Military and Strategic Issues, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and The Impact of Sanctions. From the Joyner Library at East Carolina University.
Social Studies: Farmworkers
Social Studies: Lewis and Clark Expedition
- The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
http://lewisandclarkjournals.unl.edu/
Thanks to the sponsorship of University of Nebraska Press, the Center for Great Plains Studies, and the UNL Libraries Electronic Text Center, you can now access The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Exp ion Online. Initially offering almost two hundred pages from volume four, this website will eventually feature the full text of the journals--almost five thousand pages in all. Also included is a gallery of images as well as audio files of acclaimed poet William Kloefkorn reading selected passages. The text of the celebrated Nebraska edition of the Lewis and Clark journals, edited by Gary E. Moulton, is searchable and easily navigated.
- National Geographic: Lewis and Clark
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark
How did the adventures of Lewis and Clark shape the United States? This site features timelines, maps, journal entries, historic photographs, and drawings.
- Time Magazine: Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
http://www.time.com/time/2002/lewis_clark/
Photo essays, an interactive map, journals, and articles are featured in this comprehensive site. Find out why Lewis and Clark were so successful as partners in the Ultimate Adventure.
- The National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
http://www.lewisandclark200.org/
National clearinghouse for news, events listings, resources and promotions.
- Navigating Lewis and Clark
http://www.nwrac.org/lewis-clark/resources.html
Annotated list of useful resources.
- Lewis and Clark's Expedition : Curriculum Ideas and Education
http://www.nwrel.org/teachlewisandclark/home.html
Includes a list of books and articles, a listserv for teachers, and links to curriculum ideas.
- Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
http://www.lewisandclark.org/
Contains several informative articles, with a particularly interesting article about Sacagewea.
- Lewis & Clark Expedition Collections (Lewis and Clark College)
http://www.lclark.edu/~archives/specialcollections/expcollections.html
Lewis & Clark College has the most complete collection of printed materials on the Lewis & Clark Exp ion ever assembled, including books, newspapers, maps, scholarly journals, magazines, pamphlets, and manuscript materials related to the Expedition.
- Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon
http://www.lcbo.net/
Includes self-guided tours, links to sites along the route, and Oregon events.
- Lewis and Clark
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/
Companion site to the film by Ken Burns.
- On This Day With Lewis and Clark
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=297
On This Day With Lewis and Clark Looking at historic maps of the West, students can begin to appreciate the immensity and mystery of the mission Lewis and Clark accepted.
- Rivers, Edens, and Empires; Lewis and Clark and the Revealing of America
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/lewisandclark/
Library of Congress site. Great images, but the text maybe too difficult for elementary students.
- Discovering Lewis and Clark
http://www.lewis-clark.org/choice.htm
Navigate around this site to find maps, journals, natural history, and other fascinating facets on the exp ions of Lewis and Clark. Great site for student research.
- Retracing Lewis and Clark
http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/971102/lewis_and_clark/971102trail_intro.html
Go on the incredible journey west by retracing the steps of Lewis and Clark in this interactive online adventure. Students must select their team and provisions and make further choices in order to proceed.
- Go West Across America With Lewis and Clark
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/
Students can participate in this online adventure from National Geographic by making decisions along the journey and clicking on their response in order to continue. They will also be able to read journal excerpts and historical facts on, Did You Know?
Social Studies: Native American Resources
- Coast Salish Villages of Puget Sound
http://coastsalishmap.org/
A collection of maps of the Seattle and Puget Sound areas of Washington state showing native village sites circa 1800 plus native names and village descriptions. Scroll midway down the opening page for a link to a map of Duwamish/Snoqualmie Storytelling Sites with locations of about 50 sites mentioned in old stories and myths, with links to brief summaries of the stories.
- Native Americans Children's Literature Site
http://www.carolhurst.com/subjects/nativeamericans.html
This site includes children's literature information related to Native Americans and advice on how to present the topic to elementary school children.
- Pilgrim Hall Museum
http://www.pilgrimhall.org/plgrmhll.htm
Visit the Pilgrim Hall Museum in the center of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts to learn more about the lives of the Pilgrims and Native Americans. Exhibits contain a wide variety of historic documents and pictures.
- Native Web.org
http://www.nativeweb.org/
Site with links to sources on a variety of subject areas. Not limited to Native Americans.
Social Studies: Oregon
Social Studies: Primary Sources
- Using Primary Source Documents In the Classroom
http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/teachers/primary.html
From the Ohio Historical Society, this site contains a general lesson plan that can serve as a starting point for original class activities.
- How To Use Primary Sources
http://www.jerseyhistory.org/howtofind.html
The New Jersey Historical Society offers four sample lessons online that illustrate wise instructional use of primary source documents.
- Using Primary Sources In the Classroom
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/lessons/primary.html
Find suggestions for using primary source documents and suggestions on how student activities can help you enhance your social studies curriculum using authentic artifacts, documents, photographs, and manuscripts from the Library of Congress Historical Collections and other sources.
- Using Primary Sources
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/primary_lesson.htm
Read UC Berkeley's ideas on evaluating Web sources. In this activity, students design personal archival boxes with pictures, poems, essays, maps, timelines, and stories about their families.
Social Studies: Women's History Month (March)
- Women's Rights Movement in the U.S.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline1.html
A timeline of key events in the American Women's Rights Movement from 1848 to 1994.
- Women's History Month
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/index.htm
Read biographies of women throughout history. Try a quiz based on women's achievements. Study a timeline of important events of in women's history.
- Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches From Around the World
http://gos.sbc.edu/
Gifts of Speech is dedicated to preserving and creating access to speeches made by influential contemporary women.
- National Museum of Women's History
http://www.nmwh.org/
National Museum of Women's History has created an in depth 'journey' through women's suffrage in America complete with images. You'll find it under 'exhibits.'
- Women In World History Curriculum
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/
Designed for teachers, teenagers, parents, and history buffs, this site offers free lessons, biographies of women rulers, and quotes to celebrate women's history.
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