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Dr. Christie's Online Research Links: Reference

Cross Curricular | Science | Math | Social Studies & Geography
History | Government | Language Arts | Dictionaries | Homework | News
General | Site to Use Daily in the Classroom

Cross Curricular

• Thinkfinity
  Formerly Marco Polo. Verizon Thinkfinity is an online resource for teachers, students, parents and the literacy community, which includes the program previously known as Verizon MarcoPolo and the new Verizon Literacy Network. It offers over 49,000 educational resources including lesson plans, student materials, interactive content and web sites in seven academic disciplines.
• How Stuff Works
• Fact Monster
• WebKids
• AOL@School Jr.
  This Internet directory for K-2 students links hundreds of educator-reviewed Web sites on math, science, social studies, reading and the arts.

Science

• NPR's Science Friday
• The WHY Files
• Cool Science for Curious Kids
  Great science exhibits and problem-solving ideas
• Dole 5 A Day
  Facts about nutrition for kids
• The Nine Planets: Just for Kids
  Information on planets and space

Math 

• Math Web
• SOS Math
• Math Forum
• Interactive Math
• Statistics on the Web

Social Studies and Geography  

• Maps on the World - Extensive list of links
• Awesome Library Map Collections
• AtlaPedia Online
  Online atlas and facts about countries around the world
• Political Science Reference Tools
• FiftyStates.com
  Extensive information on all 50 states in the US
• Law For Kids
• American Memory Collection: Map Collection

History

• Eyewitness History
• History Channel
• HyperHistory Online
  Over 2000 files to explore
• Information Please Year by Year
• CNN's 1000 Years of History

  Government

• Ben's Guide to the US Government
  An award-winning site
• Information Please US Presidents
• Information Please US Elections
• Information Please US Government

 Language Arts

• Writer's Guidelines Directory
  Searchable Database of Writer's Guidelines 
• Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
• A+ Research and Writing for High School Students
• Grammar and Style Guide
• Purdue Writing Lab Help with Writing
• Language Tools
• Research and Writing Step by Step

 Dictionaries

• Dictionary.com
  Online dictionary, word of the day, daily games, other tools
• Awesome Library Dictionaries
• Rhyming Dictionary
  Find rhymes to almost any word online!
• Thesaurus.com

 Homework

• B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
• Homework Spot
• Study Guides and Strategies

  News

• USAToday
• CNN
• CNN FYI
  News for students and teachers
• Awesome Library News Links
• Awesome Library New Searches
• Awesome Library Online News
• US News and World Reports: Education
• Hot Sheet
  Extensive list on online newspapers

  General

• LibrarySpot Reference
• Reference Desk
• CyberKids Resources
• About.com: National Parks
• Reference Tools
• KidsKonnet.com
  List of hundreds of sites on multiple topics for kids
• Rare Species Conservatory for Kids
  A collection of amazing facts
• WWF Just for Kids
  Educational and fun materials about wildlife
• Familiar Quotations
• Awesome Library General Reference
• Awesome Library Library Information
• American Library Association Favorite Web Sites
• www.4kids.com
  Information about the Internet for kids

Sites to Use Daily in the Classroom

• FunBrain
  Daily games, quizzes, words for each grade level K-8
• InfoPlease.com
  Word, puzzle, history, birthdays for each day of the week
  for 4th-6th graders
• FactMonster
  InfoPlease.com for Kids PLUS much more
  K-4th graders
• Arizona Republic Online
• CNN Student News
  Great news site for kids in 4th-6th grades
• Math Forum Student Center
  Problem of the Week and much more
• Ask Dr. Universe
  Daily questions about numerous content areas
• A+ Math
  Online games and math problems
• How Stuff Works
  An amazing site that explains how numerous things work
  For 4th grade and above
• Discovery Channel for Kids
  Games, quizzes, daily questions, and much more
• Education Place: Just for Kids
  G ames and activities for all content areas
• Scholastic's KidsFunOnline
  News, polls, games, quizzes, and much more
• A Game A Day for Kids
  Calendar with daily educational games
• Crayola Crayons
  Lots of great interactive stuff for kids
• BrainPop
  Educational animated movies on science topics plus brain teasers
• The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
  An unbelievable site! Check it out!
• Space.com Games
  Lots of games to help kids understand space.
• JustForKidsOnly.com
  An educational site for kids
• Ranger Rick's Kids Zone
  Play games and learn about science and nature
• Keep America Beautiful: Just for Kids
  Hints on little ways kids can keep our environment clean.
• The Strong Museum Just for Kids
  Quizzes, puzzles, more
• America Reads: Just for Kids
  Activities, games, and book reviews for kids