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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
| 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! |
World Book Online A searchable
database with three resources: one for K-2 students (World Book Kids), one
for grades 3 and up (World Book Student) and one in Spanish. |
| 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. |
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Kids Konnect Search for
information by alphabetized list or by subject. Created and maintained
by educators for students. |
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. |
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