Helpful Internet Websites

These sites have recently been checked for accuracy in linking to the intended sites.  However, adults and students are cautioned that commercial ads may appear on these sites and further links from the main sites may eventually navigate to inappropriate viewing for children.  Adults should always be aware of what children are viewing on the Internet.  Send any additional suggestions to:  dheimbrook@fsd1.org

Page Bull This visual search engine for kids shows the first page of a search site.  Just click on the page to go there.  Great for young students and visual learners.  It has a lot of graphics, so a fast connection is helpful. Kids Planet  Explore wildlife of the world through facts, stories and games.  Also includes essay contests about animals and what can be done to save different species of animals.  Fun and educational!
Brain Pop  An interactive site with categories including health, science, technology, math, English, and social studies.  Can purchase a subscription but can use for free on a daily limited basis. Funbrain  Fun and educational games to play online from The Family Education Network.  Games for math and language arts are included.  Also a section for teachers and parents.
Scholastic  Games, authors, crafts, and much more fun online is available at this site.  Note:  You may need to download a flash player in order to view this site properly. Great Sites This collection of sites compiled by the Children and Technology Committee from one of the divisions of the American Library Association is valuable for research and information.
Earth Cam for Kids  Explore parks, aquariums, zoos, space, weather, cities, and much more through live cameras set up all over the world.  These images may be updated anywhere from every day to every 30 seconds. Enchanted Learning  Designed for younger students, this site links to many fun and educational activities such as nursery rhymes, crafts, a dictionary, maps, oceans, dinosaurs, themes, animal printouts and much more.
Kids' Reference Desk  Links to a number of reference sites for student searching. Ivy's Search Engine Resources for Kids   This mega search engine for students combines some of the best resources I have seen.  Great for homework help and just general information.
Kids Konnect  Search for information by alphabetized list or by subject.  Created and maintained by educators for students. Fact Monster  Lots of homework help from this site.
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