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The Internet resources below are organized into subject areas; however, most of the websites contain extensive content and can be used by numerous subject areas and grade levels.
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| Mathematics Emphasis |
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Math Forum: Java applets and more, requires free user account for full function
http://mathforum.org/mathtools/index.html |
Math Open Reference: Interactive Math Concpets using Java web applets (mostly geometry but adding more all the time)
http://www.mathopenref.com/index.html |
Math Projects Journal: Math lessons
http://mathprojects.com/lessons.asp |
Zona Land: Information on science and math
concepts with interactive content
http://id.mind.net/~zona/ |
Jim Reed: Individual's website with lessons and interactive
content
http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math9/ |
Visual Math Learning: Lessons and interactive activities
for basic math skills
http://www.visualmathlearning.com/ |
Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin:
Instructional materials and lessons for all grade levels
http://www.utdanacenter.org/mathtoolkit/index.php |
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html |
NCTM Illuminations (MarcoPolo):
Interactive problem solving with manipulatives
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx |
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/index.htm |
Cut-the-knot.org:
Interactive math activities
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/index.shtml |
SCORE:
Math lessons K-12
http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/lessons.html |
J. Banfil:
K-8 math concepts and interactive practice
http://www.aaamath.com/ |
Shodor Education Foundation:
Interactive geared for 6th, 7th, 8th grades
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/ |
Mathematical Association of America:
Online magazine, lessons, math journal, classroom resources, web graphics; could be used for other subjects
http://www.mathdl.org/jsp/index.jsp |
Southern Methodist University:
Eighty-six math problems from all areas. Could be used as bell-ringers.
http://math.smsu.edu/~les/Past.html |
Foundation for Education - Jason Project:
Math and science curriculum and activities. Most activities involves multiple days, weeks, or months.
http://www.jasonproject.org/home.htm |
Mathematics Help Center: Student run website; link below
has all kinds of graph paper for download.
http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/graph_paper.htm |
| Science Emphasis |
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Dave Solon: Interactive Flash Microscope
http://davesolon.com/scopetrain/scopeRO.swf |
Zona Land: Information on science and math
concepts with interactive content
http://id.mind.net/~zona/ |
Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin:
Instructional Materials and lessons
http://www.utdanacenter.org/sciencetoolkit/index.php |
Science Museum of Minnesota: Resources and interactive
content.
http://www.smm.org/ |
Scholastic-Interactive:
Interactive science activities broken down by topic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/science/ |
NASA:
Interactive space shuttle return to flight. Uses Star Trek as a theme.
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/rtf_flash/index_noaccess.html |
National Geographic: Interactive activities centered on forces of nature
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Virtual Labs, Lectures, Virtual Museum, etc.
Requires Real Player and Quicktime
http://www.hhmi.org/ |
Dr. Saul’s Biology in Motion:
Cartoon-ish with good content
http://www.biologyinmotion.com/ |
NASA: Pages devoted to Mars rovers and includes extensive classroom materials and projects
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html |
The Museum of Science:
Interactive activity on eight machines of de Vinci
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeosMysteriousMachinery.html |
National Geographic and Volvo:
Sailing simulator
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/volvooceanrace/interactives/sailing/index.html |
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory:
Extensive site with education resources and student activities
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/ |
Amazing Space:
Interactive content with homework help
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/ |
University of Utah:
Genetics information and news
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/ |
Edheads:
Simulations for knee surgery, weather, and simple machines
http://www.edheads.org/ |
University of Virginia:
Virtual frog dissection
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/ |
Science Master:
Pulls resources from multiple sites and contains extensive graphics and activities
http://www.sciencemaster.com/ |
| Science and Social Studies Emphasis |
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American Museum of Natural History:
Geared for younger students
http://www.ology.amnh.org/ |
Public Broadcasting System: Interactive crime solving detective activities
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/ |
Florida International University:
Satellite photos with interactive content and providing longitude and latitude for address location
http://terrafly.fiu.edu/ |
U.S. Geological Survey and Microsoft:
Satellite and aerial photos and topographic maps
http://terraserver.microsoft.com/default.aspx |
Energy Information Administration:
Information on energy in the U.S. and by state
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/_states.html |
Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation:
Interactive games and inventor stories
http://www.inventionatplay.org/ |
Rutgers University:
Original papers, biography, inventions
http://edison.rutgers.edu/index.htm |
| English Language Arts Emphasis |
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ELA
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MIT: Works of William
Shakespeare
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/ |
Bartleby: Reference material, public domain literature, quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/ |
Ohio University : Access to literature and authors
http://wiredforbooks.org/ |
Maryland Public Television: Life and work of Edgar Allan Poe with interactive content
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/default_flash.asp |
MarcoPolo:
Extensive resources including interactive ELA tools, lessons and templates
http://readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp |
AT&T: Interactive stories
http://www.att.com/ehs/riptide/ |
Bookworm Enterprises: Interactive story
http://friend.ly.net/users/jorban/adventure/index.html |
Vocabulary.co.il:
Games geared for younger students
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/ |
Gold Star Resource:
Writing assignments and lessons
http://www.powa.org/ |
Magnetic Poetry:
Interactive poetry creating applet
http://www.magneticpoetry.com/kidspoetry/createpoem.cfm?kit=4 |
Josh Silverstein:
Information on Earnest Hemingway
http://www.timelesshemingway.com/ |
| English Language Arts and Social Studies Emphasis |
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Mathematics
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Holocaust Museum Houston: Curriciular resources
http://www.hmh.org/ |
Cable News Network:
Interactive site covering 1000 years of history
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/millennium/ |
Library of Congress: Focuses on lesser known countries
with statistical information, graphics, and online books
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html |
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
Resources for teachers and students, including activities
http://www.ushmm.org/education/ |
Center for History and New Media:
Search feature to provide information on world history and women in world history
http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorymatters/index.html |
United Nations:
News, radio, television, video, and photo resources
http://www.un.org/av/ |
Eyewitnesstohistory.com:
Site based on viewing history through eyewitnesses. Ancient through modern history.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ |
Encyclopedia Mythica: Comprehensive site for mythological information on Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and more.
http://www.pantheon.org
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| Social Studies Emphasis |
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Owl and Mouse: Map resources
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm |
Kokpgiak: 125 high quality satellite photos
http://www.kokogiak.com/300miles/default.asp?p=1
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InfoNation:
Interactive graph making applet on chosen countries
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation3/basic.asp |
City University of New York:
Student lessons on numerous topics
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/ |
| Colonial Williamsburg:
Includes interactive content, virtual field trip
http://www.history.org/
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Countryreports.org:
Statistics on 260 countries
http://www.countryreports.org/ |
Thomas Daccord:
Provides web resources for social studies
http://besthistorysites.net/index.shtml |
Center for History and New Media: Robot that answers historical questions if posed correctly
http://chnm.gmu.edu/tools/h-bot/ |
British Broadcasting System: Mostly British and ancient history
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ |
Library of Congress: Personal recollections of war
http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/voicesofwar/ |
U.S. Department of the Treasury and Bureau of Engraving and Printing:
Information on money, monetary issues, and includes downloads for the classroom
http://www.moneyfactory.com/newmoney/ |
Picturing Modern America with documents from The Library of Congress:
Interactive media focusing on 1880 to 1920 American life
http://www.edc.org/CCT/PMA/ |
British Broadcasting Company:
Country profiles
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles/default.stm |
The Library of Congress:
Includes online magazine updated each month
http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/index-flash.html |
VISA:
Information on practical money skills for living
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/index.php |
The Joint Information Systems Committee:
Virtual simulations focused on monetary issues
http://bized.ac.uk/virtual/home.htm |
Nation Master:
Extensive statistical information with maps and graph-making applet
http://www.nationmaster.com/index.php |
University of Houston and other institutions:
Extensive site on American history
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ |
National Constitution Center : Based on Linda R. Monk’s The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution and includes interactive content
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/ |
| Foreign Language |
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Fine Arts & Journalism
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Mathematics
Science
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American Sign Language Pro: ASL
dictionary, videos, quizzes
http://www.aslpro.com/
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French government: French language videos and other France-related cultural media available FREE to teachers. Everything is guaranteed to be school-appropriate. The website can be accessed in English or French
www.frenchmedia.org
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| Fine Arts and Journalism Emphasis |
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Fine Arts & Journalism
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Mathematics
Science
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Drawing Now: Online drawing tutorials
http://www.drawingnow.com/index.html |
Newseum: Interactive online museum of news
http://www.newseum.org/ |
Canadian institutions:
Music, English theater, French theater, and dance with information and activities
http://www.artsalive.ca/en/eth/ |
American Society of Newspaper Editors: Sections for students, teachers, and editors geared toward high school journalism
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/ |
Project for Excellence in Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists:Links and resources for students and teachers
http://www.journalism.org
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| All Subjects |
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All Subjects
ELA
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Jump to:
Fine Arts & Journalism
Foreign Language |
Jump to:
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies |
AcousticSpot: Music
http://acousticspot.com/
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Elite.net: Movie audio snips
http://www.elite.net/~gurpal/movie1.htm |
Elite.net: Television audio snips
http://www.elite.net/~gurpal/tv1.htm |
Jeff Ertzberger: Game templates and web
resources
http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/msgames.htm |
Tech4Learning, Inc.: Education and copyright-friendly
images:
http://www.pics4learning.com |
Jefferson County Schools (Tennessee): Ready made
PowerPoints (scroll down for high school):
http://jc-schools.net/ppt.html |
Wacona Elementary School, Georgia: Ideas for integrating
digital cameras into the classroom
http://www.wacona.com/digicam/digicam.html#Lesson |
Rubistar: Free tool for creating grading rubrics
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php |
EdHelper: Downloadable graphic organizers
http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm |
Newseum: Interactive online museum of news
http://www.newseum.org/ |
Smithsonian Institute: Lessons, field trips, websites,
resources
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/index.html |
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Resources
broken down by subject
http://www.ed.gov/free/index.html |
WebQuest: Web-based projects
in numerous disciplines and grade levels
http://webquest.org/ |
History Channel:
Extensive site including games, speeches, videos, maps, timelines, etc.
http://www.historychannel.com/ |
Library of Congress:
Extensive site on American history broken down by topic
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ |
Library of Congress:
Extensive website with all types of resources
http://www.loc.gov/ |
Marcopolo.org:
Extensive website dedicated to education (use right navigation window to narrow to subject areas)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/index.aspx |
David Warlick’s Landmark Project:
Interactive citing of all kinds of reference sources in both MLA and APA formats
http://www.citationmachine.net/ |
How Stuff Works, Inc.:
Extensive site devoted to explaining how things work
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ |
Siteforteachers.com:
Lessons in all subjects with links to education resources
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/ |
K-12 Instructional Media Center:
Includes special education resources and technology education
http://www.k12imc.org/ |
Institute of International Studies, UC Berkeley:
Interviews with people on a variety of topics
http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/ |
PBS American Experience:
Presidents, American Landscapes, Popular Culture, Biographies, War & Politics, Technology
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/index.html |
Smithsonian Institution:
Interactive viewing of objects and reading details on museum pieces
http://historywired.si.edu/ |
Alex Catalogue: Includes text and images in public domain
http://www.infomotions.com/alex2/ |
College Board:
Resources for grades 6-12, including lessons and Advanced Placement Resources
http://www.collegeboard.com/springboard/index.html |
Cyberbee: Copyright interactive
http://www.cyberbee.com/copyrt.html |
Vickie Blackwell:
Digital timer
http://www.vickiblackwell.com/timer.html |
Education World, Inc.: Commercial site (includes ads) but with extensive
education resources
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson201.shtml |
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