For Parents

Online Libraries

Fun Links

Educator Resources

Local and State Links

Professional Organizations

Educational Websites by Content Area

• General Interest/Reference
• Reading/English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Art and Music
• Health and Physical Education
• Computers and Technology    

For Parents

• PCS School Board Policies related to Media and Technology
• NC DPI Parent Resource Page
• Kaleidoscope for Parents
• North Carolina PTA
• North Carolina School Report Cards
• U.S. Dept. of Education Parents Page
• Sites for Parents
• LD Online
• Websites for Parents of Gifted Children
• Family Village -- for Parents of Children with Special Needs
• Parents Guide to Internet Safety
• Online Safety from the ALA

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Online Libraries

• Internet Public Library
• Library of Congress
• Library Spot
• Kids Click
• Freeality Online Libraries
• Dewey Browse -- websites arranged by Dewey

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Educator Resources

• NC Standard Course of Study
• National Board Certification
• 4Teachers.org -- tools for teaching with technology
• Learn NC
• NC DPI Educator Resource Page
• IMPACT Model
• Kaleidoscope for Educators, Media Coordinators, Counselors, Administrators, Tech Facilitators
• ECU Teaching Resource Center
• Webspiration -- collaborative concept mapping / graphic organizers
• Google for Educators
• Microsoft Teacher Resources
• Internet4Classrooms -- helping teachers use the Internet effectively
• Nortel Learn IT
• Kathy Shrock's Guide for Educators
• Read-Write-Think
• Eduscape -- for all life-long learners
• Thinkfinity -- standards-based resources
• Copyright Basics
• Copyright for Teachers and School Librarians
• Activities for ESL Students
• Powerpoint in the Classroom
• Theme-based Pathfinders
• Game Templates: Hexagon, Jeopardy, Millionaire, Over the Rainbow, Question Template,
• Powerpoint Lesson
• Donors Choose -- connecting classrooms in need with people who want to help
• Librarians' Yellow Pages
• Sites for Teachers
• Scholastic Printables

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Educational Websites by Content Area (for kids of all ages)

General Information and Reference

• NC Wiseowl
• RefDesk -- links to all major news organizations
• The Free Dictionary
• Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary
• Roget's Thesaurus
• InfoPlease Almanac
• Farmer's Almanac -- tide and sunrise tables, planting charts, recipes, weather, etc.
• Biographical Dictionary
• World Almanac for Kids
• Atlas: Atlapedia -- maps, country information and more
• Quiz Hub
• Fact Monster -- Internet Almanac for kids
• Citation Maker
• Citation Machine
• First Gov. for Kids -- collection of Federal government and other quality sites for kids
• Copyright Kids
• Brain Pop (nonsubscribers limited to two activities per day)
• Babel Fish Translations -- free online language translations
• Translations Online
• Monkey See -- how-to videos
• eHow -- more how-to videos
• WikiHow --  collaborative online how-to manual

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Reading/English

• Book Adventure -- another way to earn prizes by taking quizzes on books you've read
• Dear Reader -- join a club and start reading books in your email
• Just for Kids Who Love Books (for ages 8-14)
• Just One More Book Podcasts
• Booktalks Quick and Simple
• Authors on the Web
• Meet Authors and Illustrators
• Newberry and Other Award Winning Books
• Coretta Scott King Award Winners
• North Carolina Children's Book Awards
• More on NC Children's Book Awards
• North Carolina Young Adult Book Awards
• NC Battle of the Books Information
• NC Elementary Battle of the Books Information
• Young Adult Library Services Association Book Lists
• Project Gutenberg (more than 10,000 free ebooks)
• The Online Books Page (over 20,000 online books)
• Children's Books Online
• Big Dog's Grammar
• BiblioMania Online Literature and Study Guides

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Math

• Math Biographies
• Math League Help Topics
• Ask Dr. Math
• Math Forum (Middle School Level)
• Quick Math
• AAA Math
• Figure This!  -- Math Challenges for Families
• Cool Math
• Real World Math - Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum

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Science

• How Stuff Works
• Science Master Quick Links
• Exploratorium Museum
• Smithsonian Institution
• The Nine Planets
• How Volcanoes Work
• Animal Diversity Web
• BioKids
• Secrets of the Ocean Realm
• Periodic Table
• Frank Potter's Science Gems
• Oceans
• Bill Nye The Science Guy
• Cells Alive
• Rock Hounds

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Social Studies

• CIA Factbook -- information on all world nations
• National Geographic Online and National Geographic for Kids
• Library of Congress Country Studies
• History Channel
• America's Story
• The U. S. White House
• NC DPI Educational Web Resources -- Social Studies Connections
• Time Magazine for kids -- current events
• Google Earth

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Art and Music

• Classical Composer Database
• Instrumental Music Resource Page
• Music Resources for Students
• Ask Joan of Art
• A. Pintura, Art Detective
• Famous Paintings Art Appreciation
• Jazz (by PBS)
• Instrument Encyclopedia
• San Fransisco Orchestra for kids

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Health and Physical Education

• Get Active, Stay Active
• BAM--Body and Mind (from Centers for Disease Control)
• Kidnetic (healthy eating and active living)
• FEMA for Kids
• National Institutes of Health
• World Health Organization
• Kid's Health (an area for parents, children, and teens)
• Healthy Hopping
• KidsHealth

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Computers and Technology

• NC Standard Course of Study of Computer Skills
• NC Desk Download
• NC Desk Sample Files (for Computer Skills Test Practice, must have NC Desk to use)
• TechKnow Park (36 week program); Text Version
• Computer Skills Practice Hotlist
• Practice Materials for NC Test of Computer Skills
• Gaston County NC Desk site
• Catawba County NC Computer Skills Test Page
• Guilford County Computer Skills Review
• GMS Computer Skills Review
• Asheville Middle School NC Desk Activities
• Computer Skills Remediation Practice
• Iredell-Statesville 8th Grade Computer Skills page
• Computer Skills Test Study Guide
• Computer Skills Practice
• Learn IT (lesson plans, resources, video tutorials)
• Internet 4 Classrooms
• Microsoft Student Resources
• Webopedia -- dictionary of computer and Internet terms
• Learning Electronic -- free video tutorials for Microsoft and other programs
• Website Templates
• Microsoft Tutorials -- for Word, Powerpoint, etc.
• Power Point Templates
• How to Remove a Virus -- for home use
• Learn to Type
• NetSmartz

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