Interactive Links

Adventures of Tintin at Sea (Gr. 3-12) - For the student writer, use a comic strip to explore how parts of a story are linked together or practice connecting words and images together in both English and French. For the student artist, see how comic strips images are derived from real photographs. Descriptions and comments provided by the comic artist himself. All topics incorporate a maritime theme into them.

Art Attack! (Gr. 1-8) - Connected to a UK television show, this site provides directions and “how to?” tutorials for a variety of art/craft projects. Each step of a project includes a photograph along with a description. There is also a sharing gallery provided for teachers to upload student work.

Colour Lovers (Gr. 6-12) - In the real world, people are PAID to create and "forecast" new color palettes. These color designers create new schemes for businesses in architecture, advertising, web design and more. Many examples of "analogous and complementary" color schemes came be found.

Earth Album (Gr. K-12) - This site harnesses the power of Flickr (a digital picture archive) and Google Maps toe create an interactive world map. To start, click on an area of interest and photos will be displayed. Click on any photos to see a larger version, often with a write-up about a the picture and where it was taken. NOTE: Because photos from Flickr are contributed by the general public, it is recommended that you preview possible locations prior to using them with students.

http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ (Gr. K-12) - Don’t be fooled by the apparent blank screen, this interactive site is just plain fun. Simply move your cursor around to see the affect and change your color with a simple click of the mouse. Use with an IWB and have students “paint” with their fingers. Combine this site with music and explore how it influences visual expression.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Explore/Learn (Gr. 3-12) - A “gateway” to fun and learning at this well known museum. Designed around popular and collections of art, this virtual field trip grants access to interactive activities and scavenger hunts, worksheets, commentary and other resources for both students and staff.

Mr. Young’s Bouncy “A” (Gr. K-5) - Don’t be fooled by the title, this site is full of interactive resources on a wide variety of topics. Start by selecting a content area then choose a specific topic area such as biology, money, map skills, words & sentences, photography, instruments, computers, careers and more.

Origami Now! (Gr. 3-9) - An excellent instructional site for learning the Japanese art of origami. Choose from up to seven instructional videos varying in difficulty from Beginner to Expert. Learn how to make the jumping frog, the puppy dog or the challenging butterfly.

The Periodic Table Printmaking Project (Gr. 7-12) - The elements of the Periodic Table meets art. Each element is showcased by individual artwork from 96 printmakers from eight different countries and 29 states. Each element, when clicked on, provides scientific information such as symbol, atomic weight and number. Each element also provides information about the printmaker and media used such as woodcut, linocut, etching, silkscreen and more.

Project Draw (Gr. 5-12) - An interactive site providing various drawing tools for use with geometry, science, engineering and other technical topics. The drawing is based on mathematical formulas (not pixels) making the sketches much more precise. Some of the more advanced features require membership which is free.

Sketchfu (Gr. 6-12) - For the adventurous technology user, this site allows you to create basic (or elaborate) drawings and then share them as an animated movie. The drawing tools are very simple and if you create a free account with the site you can publish your art. The site is designed as a "social drawing space" where users can share and view others' work.

Timeline of Art History (Gr. 6-12) - From the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this site organizes vast amounts of information into themes, timelines, geographical regions and by traditional artist/subject. This makes it easy to pull in information and pictures relating to whatever topic your teaching.

Typogenerator (Gr. 1-12) - A simple online tool that combines art with text to create a pattern of repeating colors and “echoes” of the text entered. Enter a word or words into the text box and then click “generate.” The tool then goes out and searches Google for images to help it generate your artistic image. NOTE: images created with this site may be subject to copyright.

Universal Leonardo (Gr. 6-12) - Study history, art, math and science and show how all of these topics can interact with each other by looking at the life of Leonardo da Vinci. Through interactive skill challenges and games, learn about the many inventions Leonardo dreamed up, the art he produced and his studies of the human body and the natural world.

Viscosity (Gr. 2-12) - An online art generator allowing students to create their own masterpieces. Use the web-based tools to move, smudge, swirl, sweep and moosh within a series of color schemes. Click the Save button when done to post the work to the website. Once published, click on your masterpiece to download or click “Watch” to see your masterpiece combined with others into an animated slideshow. Flash required.

Wotartist (Gr. 6-12) - An extensive listing of artist web sites that allows you to search for an artist by continent or medium. Artists with web sites of their own will also be listed. The site has great examples of art styles including: photography, sculpture, impressionism and more.

ZOOM Playhouse (Gr. 1-5) - Access 40 complete play scripts from the PBS mini-drama show. Each script includes roles, props, scenes and actor lines. A great resource for immersing students in the performing arts.

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2008 Olympics in Beijing (Gr. K-12) - Official site for information on the 2008 Olympics (August 8-24) and associated activities and venues. Find information on past Olympic events, interactive Olympic games and fun foreign language activities.

ARKive Education Games (Gr. 2-10) - An "eclectic mix" of interactive Flash games on topics ranging from science to language arts. Please note that some of the activities have more educational value than others and that there may be some spelling differences due to the sites' British creators.

Internet & Cyber Safety (Gr. 6-8) - From Kids.gov, a listing of interactive sites that look at how to be safe and secure while still having fun on the Internet.

Health Safety (Gr. K-5) - From Kids.gov, a site list covering topics from beach and bike safety to pet care and fire safety.

Health Safety (Gr. 6-8) - From Kids.gov, a site list covering topics from air quality to food and railroad safety.

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (Gr. K-12) - Maine Ag. in the classroom is a site connecting information on farms and farming taking place all across the state with the public. There are lesson plan resources for teachers and sections for elementary and secondary students. Student pages contain links to virtual tours and interactive activities on a variety of topics including dairy farms, if Earth was an apple, science fair ideas and more.

NEIHS Kids Pages (Gr. K-8) - From the National Institutes of Health & Department of Health & Human Services, find sing-alongs, brain teasers and other interactive activities on a variety of topics including biorhythms, healthy environments, the human body and more.

P.A.C.E. Trek 2008 (Gr. K-12) - An interactive site that challenges students to get fit and become more informed about staying healthy. Taking place each spring, Paul Staso leads this project by running solo across the continental United States. While students log their mileage with the website, Paul will communicate with them on topics including healthy eating, physical fitness and even a little geography!

Visible Body (Gr. 6-12) - A comprehensive, high-detail, 3-D interactive interface for examining the various layers, structures, and processes that take place in the human body. NOTE: While the site is free, registration is required to access the program. There is also no G-rated version available, but it is pending.

Bullying

Anti-Bullying Network (Gr. 6-12) - In this site designed for upper classmen, read scenarios and events regarding bullying from different points view. Read how these fictional students think, feel, and reflect on various social events they encounter.

BBC Specials: Bullying (Gr. K-8) - "This site addresses the important issue of bullying. It includes an interactive video, reports, information guides, quizzes, polls, and more. This site also talks about the less frequently discussed forms of bullying - such as cyber bullying, girls bullying girls, cellular phone bullying and other less "traditional" forms of bullying (which unfortunately are becoming more common)." ~TeachersFirst.com

Kids Against Bullying (Gr. 1-8) - Follow Sally in this interactive site containing games, student and celebrity videos, polls and and surveys where kids ask the questions.

Cyber Safety

Buddy Builder (Gr. 5-12) - (Federal Trade Commission) - Here's a new game that quizzes players on their online social networking practices and offers tips to help keep you safe online. In the game, players move through different rounds by correctly reacting to common requests found on social networking sites.

Hector's World (Gr. K-5) - This interactive site includes interactive movies, lesson plans, downloadable materials and more that discuss Internet Safety in a way that elementary students will understand. Note that there may be some differences in the sites' audio and spelling due to these parts being produced in New Zealand (perhaps an opportunity for a little geography lesson?).

Hoax or Not? (Gr. 5-8) - This web quest asks students to consider how authentic and "believable" information they find on the Internet really is. Students will study given sites to help them determine if information is fact or fiction. A creative writing activity is the final project. Artifacts provided include a KWL chart, web site rating checklist and a final project rubric and tutorial.

iKeepSafe.org (Gr. 1-5) - Follow the adventures of Faux Paw, the Techno Cat and learn about Internet safety and ethics

OnGuard Online (Gr. 6-12) - A great compilation of resources for staying cyber-safe while out cruising on the Internet. Learn how to spot scams, what to do if you’re being cyber-bullied and how to be a safe social networker. Read up on online shopping, investing online, laptops security, phishing and more. Flash is required for this site.

Healthy Bodies

Alcohol Advertising & Awareness (Gr. 4-12) - This site has several components to it, but the overall theme is helping students be safe and make informed decisions. Take the alcohol awareness interactive quiz to learn about the advertising market, join the CyberPigs as they learn CyberSense when using the Internet, investigate food advertising and more.

Agriculture in the Classroom (Gr. 1-12) - Find several virtual classrooms in the site such as "The Story of Milk", "4-H Virtual Farm" and Science in a Shopping Cart. Check out the "Teen Scene" for older students or "The Kids Zone" for elementary students.

Dole 5 A Day (Gr. K-5) - Includes facts, games, and a reference center.

Food Words (Gr. 2-6) - Use the clues to find the hidden words

The Greedy Hippo (Gr. K-3) - This greedy hippo needs help with his eating habits.

NSF Scrub Club (Gr. 3-8) - This highly interactive site aims to teach students about the importance of staying healthy through hand washing, keeping work spaces clean and fighting off those villainous germs! Access webisodes (TV shows on the web), music, pictures, interactive games and more.

Nutrition Explorations (Gr. 2-6) - Interactive activities, healthy eating tips, and recipes to make at home

Nutrition Sleuth (Gr. 1-5) - As Inspector Snarfengood, you must find the missing nutrients that make foods healthy.

Spatulatta: Cooking 4 Kids Online (Gr. 2-8) - This site contains hundreds of recipes introduced by kids through Quicktime videos. Featured recipes can include healthy snacks, proper utensils, the basics of cooking and more. There is also a place for students to share their own recipes.

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4kids Games (Gr. K-8) - Choose from eight math and vocabulary interactive games including Demolition Division, Verb Viper, Alien Addition, Coconut Vowels and more!

Cricketweb Literacy (Gr. K-5) - A variety of interactive Flash activities.

Cricketweb Literacy (Gr. 6-12) - A variety of interactive Flash activities.

Keyboarding Letter Recognition (Gr. K-2) - This interactive site asks students to find letters from alphabet on their keyboard and press the keys. The corresponding letter will light up and spoken aloud to the student. Uppercase, lowercase and numbers make up the three game levels. FLASH is required for this site.

Miles Cooley (Gr. 1-8) - Put together by a highly creative individual (Miles Cooley), this site contains interactive games and activities that students to enjoy. Use the menu buttons at the bottom of the screen to explore the extensive listing of eCards created by Miles that are free for students to use, or click on the games button to access over 30 simple but interactive games. Flash is required for this site.

Mnemograph: Online Timeline Creator (Gr. 7-12) - This site allows users to create their own interactive timelines on any topic of their choosing. When complete, users can zoom in and view the timeline from anywhere between a 3-hour view up to 600 years. Users must create an account in order to use the tool, but sign up is FREE.

Penguin Classics Teachers' Guides (Gr. 8-12) - A listing of resource ideas and activities for teaching some classic literature including Shakespeare, Twain and Hawthorne.

Phonics Interactivities (Pre K-K) - Includes memory cards, an alphabet zoo, and more.

Phonics Interactivities (Gr. 1-2) - Includes high frequency words, diphthongs, and more.

Phonics Interactivities (Gr. 3-4) - Includes digraphs, homonyms, and more.

Phonics Interactivities (Gr. 5-6) - Includes an analogies challenge, word scrambles, and more.

Read*Write*Think (K-12) - This site contains lessons, activities, standards, and interactive resources to help support literacy learning.

Scholastic Student Activities (Gr. K-5) - A wealth of interactive activities can be found here including interactive storybooks, matching games, vocabulary building, learning games, videos and more. Choose from five content areas: language arts, math, science, social studies and Spanish.

Sheppard Software: Brian Games (Gr. 2-8) - An impressive collection of over 30 interactive logic games, puzzles and more. Choose from games such as musical notes, word scrambles, memory, coins, code-breaking and many more.

Stories From the Web (Gr. K-1) - Read, write, play games, and more.

Stories From the Web (Gr. 2-4) - Read, write, play games, and more.

Stories From the Web (Gr. 5-8) - Read, write, play games, and more.

Video in the Classroom.com (Gr. K-5) - Made by kids for kids, this site contains video productions put together by elementary school students. Videos are a combination of slide show and actual video footage. Students discuss topics such as animal camouflage, story telling, and the use of imagination. When watching the videos, think of how you might integrate pictures/illustrations with voice-overs as a way to tell a story in a digital way.

Foreign Language

Francais Interactif | Interactive French (Gr. 6-12) - Put together by students and faculty from the University of Texas at Austin, this highly interactive site documents a group of students visiting Lyon, France and their experiences learning the French language. Site includes video and audio segments, vocabulary and grammar topics, web-based quizzes, and pictures throughout the site. Students can also download or subscribe to the available RSS feed via iTunes. Quicktime is required for this site.

howjsay.com (Gr. 3-12) - An English pronunciation site with over 76,000 words in its database and still growing. Enter a word or phrase in the box provided and the system will analyze the entry. Then, simply roll your pointer over the pink lettering the the system will read the word or phrase out loud in English. If there is a difference between British and American pronunciations the system will provide both.

Inspiration Lane (Gr. 4-12) - This newspaper-style blog has daily entries for "Quote of the Day," "This Day in History," "Today's English Lesson" and more. Because this site can be translated into NINE different languages including French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and even Arabic, ESL students may find it of particular interest. A great source for current events and discussion starters within the classroom.

Latin Flash Dash (Gr. 7-12) – This site tests student knowledge and understanding of Latin vocabulary. There are three challenge levels, three books, and 32 chapters of difficulty.

Lingro (Gr. 2-12) - Enter the URL of any web page into Lingro, watch as the original website loads, and now all of the words on that page are “clickable” for definitions and even translation. Clicking a word provides the definition and classification (noun, verb, adjective, etc.). After clicking a word, use the flag icons in the top left of the window to translate it into one of six languages. NOTE: text displayed via Flash cannot be seen by Lingro and won’t be available for defining/translating.

Mango Languages (Gr. 3-12) - An online language learning system free to everyone (with registration). Lessons and exercises include conversations, translation practice, native speaker recordings, phonetic pronunciations and more. An attractive project for gift & talented students and/or for independent study projects. NOTE: The site is still in beta testing, but new features are being added and current ones are constantly being refined.

Primary French (Gr. 2-6) - This highly animated site will excite students in learning some basic words and phrases in French. The cartoons speak with child voices and address topics including numbers, greetings, age and more. Site requires Flash.

Visual ESL.com (Gr. 1-8) – This interactive site asks students to drag-n-drop vocabulary words to the corresponding pictures. There is also a grammar section but it doesn’t contain any interactive components. NOTE: some advertisements are on the page, but are text-only.

Vocabulix (Gr. 3-12) - A free site, Vocabulix supports students learning Spanish, German and English as a Second Language (ESL). The site helps student with pronunciation (the site speaks) as well as verb tense and conjugation. Teachers: if you create a FREE login account, you will gain access to a lesson-creation feature. The site hopes to add other languages to its service soon.

Poetry & Rhyme

English Renaissance Drama (Gr. 9-12) - A great website that looks at the many playwrights and creators of drama that existed before, during and after the time of William Shakespeare. Looking at the Tudor, Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, each profile was contributed by professors and contain links with explanations, allusions and other bits of information. A wealth of information to be found all in one place.

The Interactive Raven (Gr. 5-10) - Use Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem to learn about the word devices he uses such as: alliteration, assonance, internal rhyme and other vocabulary words.

Kids' Poetry Page (Gr. 2-8) - Choose from several themes and then create your own poems using the virtual word magnets.

Nursery Rhymes (Gr. K-3) - A listing of popular rhymes with most having a copy of the music in midi format for you to listen to. A great activity for a center or cooperative group activity.

Wizards & Pigs Poetry Pickle (Gr. 2-6) - Travel through a strange world and discover different types of poetry.

Reading

Aesop Fables (Gr. K-5) - A collection of four animated fables. Each fable is animated and read aloud and ends with a lesson to remember.

Audio Stories for Children (Gr. K-5) - Chuck Brown, the host of Light Up Your Brain, has generously lent his voice to reading classic stories and fairy-tales and posting the audio clips online for FREE. Listen to the story of Peter Rabbit, The Emperor’s New Clothes The Littler Mermaid and more! Use an IWB and have students create illustrations while they listen to the story.

Book 'Em! Sequence Game (Gr. K-3) - Learn how books are made

BookPALS (Gr. K-5) - Storyline Online Reading, where celebrities sit down and read various children's books in a "Reading Rainbow" format.

Browser Books (Gr. K-2) - It's like having a second reading teacher in your classroom. Students can choose a book from the index or teachers can choose from 10 different reading levels or by subject. Once in a story, students may click on any word to hear it read aloud. This site would definitely be a hit on an interactive whiteboard.

Classic Fairytales.com (Gr. 1-5) - Choose from a dozen plus stories to have read to you!

Dr. Seuss ~ The Cat in the Hat

Junie B. Jones (Gr. 1-5) - Find games, activities, downloadable worksheets and an about-the-author section in this site.

Leveled Books Database (Gr. K-6) - Type in a book title and the database will return level information with respect to guided reading, accelerated reader and/or Reading Recovery.

Lil’ Fingers (Gr. K-1) - This free interactive site has activities/resources with pre-school and kindergartners in mind. Find activities and games on storybooks, coloring sheets, learning the alphabet, telling time and more. Flash is required for this site.

Little Critter World-Wide Network (Gr. K-3) - Created by author Mercer Mayer, find a wealth of interactive activities in the site including read & plays, sing-a-longs, games, videos and more!

Lookybook (Gr. K-5) - Preview picture and other children's books from this site. Search for a book by keyword, author, illustrator, subject or genre, then virtually open the book of your choosing and peruse each page of the story.

Loud Lit (Gr. 1-12) - A literature website for “your ears and eyes” with content in poetry, novels, classic children’s literature, short stories and even some historical items. Choose between listening to the literature or listening and reading the literature online. You also have the option of downloading the items to a portable MP3 player and taking the literature “on the road.” The site is constantly adding to its archive of literature.

Proverbia.net (Gr. 3-12) - A wonderfully rich resource of quotes and proverbs for use on bulletin boards, quotes of the day and a handy tool for teaching figurative language and idioms. The sites allows you to search alphabetically, by topic or by author. Look to the top-right of the site to turn on the Spanish version.

Roald Dahl ~ Magic Finger, Esio Trot

Robert Munsch Virtual Story Room (Gr. K-5) - Access over 40 online stories from this author. Choose from list of story titles and then click the download button. Stories should play on standard Windows and Mac mp3 players.

Shel Silverstein ~ The Giving Tree

SillyBooks.net (Gr. K-6) - Don’t let the name fool you, this site offers and extensive list of animated books with audio in English and in some cases Spanish too. Many of the books display the text during the read aloud, and others highlight the vocabulary as it is being read. A definite addition to one’s web favorites/bookmarks. Flash is required for this site.

Spider-Man in Amazing Adventures (Gr. 5-9) – Spider-Man is here to lead the way in learning about reading and writing. At first the activities look like simple worksheets, but integrate with a SMART Board and now you have interactive resources for group-based activities.

StarFall (Gr. K-6) - A great interactive website that uses phonics to teach spelling and reading.

Storynory Kids Audio Stories (Gr. K-5) - An impressive listing of over 100 audio stories available for download as MP3 files. Find fairy-tales, modern stories, Brothers Grimm, Hans Chirstian Anderson, poems, Greek myths, animal stories, Aesop and more! The listing is being constantly updated, so check back often. Most stories are provided in text form as well, so students can follow along while listening. Subscribe to the site via iTunes and get updates automatically downloaded to your computer or MP3 player.

Story Makers

Create Your Own Adventure! (Gr. 2-8) - Choose from six different themes (similar to Mad Libs books).

Funbrain Reading: Mad Libs Junior! (Gr. 1-8) - Four authentic Mad Libs activities to try. Possible word choices are provided or you can provide one of your own.

Kerpoof! (Gr. 1-12) - Pick out a scene then add characters and props. A great way to brainstorm ideas for creative writing.

Madlibs Online (Gr. 3-8) - Three more authentic Mad Libs activities

Meddybemps Story Starters (Gr. 2-8) - View or download the PDF files and have students come up to the SMART Board and add a sentence or two to the story prompt. What kind of a story will you have at the end of the activity?

The Search for Monsters of Mystery (Gr. 3-8) - From National Geographic, this site explores the myths and mysteries of several famous monsters. Learn interesting facts about Big Foot, "Nessie", Yeti and more.

Wild & Wacky Stories (Gr. 2-6) - From National Geographic, choose from a dozen themes and provide your own nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. to create your own stories.

Wacky FunBrain Tales (Gr. 2-6) - Choose from 20 themes and provide the correct words to create your own unique story.

Writing Prompts and Scoring Guides (Gr. K-8) - An impressive listing of writing prompt ideas for grades K-8 for download. Prompt topics include narrative, expository, persuasive, observational writing and more. Each prompt comes with a teacher’s page, student page, assessment rubric and student work examples that are accompanied by an explanation of how they were assessed and why.

Word Play

ABC Match (Gr. K-2) - Practice reading and phonics with this simple interactive matching activity. Match the letter cards with the object cards that they start with (i.e. Qq = Queen, Ww = Wagon). Each time a card is reveled, the computer will pronounce the letter/picture depicted.

Academic Skill Builders (Gr. 1-8) - Choose from three interactive vocabulary games (Word Frog | Word Invasion | Verb Viper). Scroll down the page to read about each activity, or choose from the listing to the right to start playing. Each game can be customized for speed and challenge level.

Bembo's Zoo (Gr. K-5) - Choose a letter from the alphabet and see how they do more than just make words!

Building Language with Literacy (Gr. K-5) - Choose from three interactive activities: Nina the Naming Newt, Leo the Letter-Loving Lobster, or Reggie the Rhyming Rhino.

Fake Out! (Gr. K-8) - This ongoing online game challenges students to find the correct definition for the list of words for the week. Vocabulary is divided into three grade ranges: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Students may also submit their own definitions for a separate list of words which will show up in a future game.

Free Rice (Gr. 8-12) - Students challenge their vocabulary skills while providing free grains of rice to those in need all around the world. This interactive site provides a word and four choices as to its meaning. Information on how the site makes its donations can also be found.

Fridge Magnets (Gr. K-12) - Check out this virtual fridge along with its customizable listing of vocabulary magnets. Choose from the list or type in your own words, phrases and sentences. Click “Next” and let your creativity go! Use the buttons at the top to change the size of the magnets and assign various colors to them.

The Goofs (Gr. 4-10) - A great site for practicing proofreading and grammar. 25 different sets of exercises are provided that can be viewed online or downloaded as PowerPoint files.

Grammar Girl (Gr. 6-12) - Grammar Girl is one student you’ll want to invite into your English/Language Arts classroom. This site covers grammar rules and word choices that can trip up even the best writers. Students can learn simple memory tricks to help them recall rules and apply them to their writing. Listen to the podcasts online or subscribe via iTunes.

Interactive Quizzes (Gr. 3-6) - Two quizzes dealing with Homophones, found at the bottom of the page.

Kids Spell (Gr. K-6) - Select for pre-made spelling lists covering over 6,600 words or create your own word lists. Once you load a word list, students practice those words through a variety of interactive games listed on the right side of the page.

Label the Scene "The Teddy Bears Picnic" (Gr. K-3) - Use the list of labels to label the picnic scene. Can you find where ALL the labels go?

Letter Zoo (Gr. K-1) - A great lesson idea site for elementary students beginning their study of the alphabet. Use the ideas on the site to help students see letters from a different point of view. Use a interactive whiteboard to type or write letters and have students physically move/rotate them to create various animals.

Location Vocabulary (Gr. K-2) - Pictures and toys are used in this site to teach students about location and position. The site, divided into three sections, is interactive and simple to use.

The Magic Key Adventures (Gr. 1-5) - Learn about periods, capital letters, sentence patterns, and more!

Sherston Interactives (Gr. K-8) - Word recognition, adjectives, nouns, and more.

Silly Sentence Machine (Gr. K-3) - From PBS and Reading Rainbow, students use pictures to pick out the who, how, type, what and where of a sentence.

Spelling City (Gr. K-8) - This site is awesome! Create your own word lists or choose from up to 100 pre-made lists. Students then can choose to be tested on the spelling words, taught the spelling words, or play a game. Words are read aloud and the site will even use them in a sentence. The applause for correct answers will reinforce student achievement and won’t feel intimidated by the tutorial that accompanies incorrect words. FLASH is required for this site

Spelling Police: Literary Devices (Gr. 6-12) - A simple site that provides reference information on a variety of words, from allegory to zeugma.

Spin and Spell (Gr. 3-6) - Challenge yourself or a friend to spells words with the help of the alphabet spin wheel!

U.S. Presidential Speeches Tag Cloud (Gr. 9-12) - Show students the changes in presidential politics and policy over the decades using this site. The "tag cloud" demonstrates visually how often words have been used in presidential speeches and how certain words became popular during one era and then faded away later on (i.e., when does the word "terrorism" begin to be used more frequently). The timeline stretches from the present day all the way back to 1776, and shows who was in office at the time.

Word Games (Gr. 2-12) - This site contains many "mind stretching" interactive games for students to engage in. Try your luck against the computer in DefineTime or battle for control of the board in SwitchWord. Each game provides directions on how to play and the purpose for the activity.

Zipskinny (Gr. 6-12) - Based on information from the year 2000 census, students can look up information on any community in the country simply by entering a zip code. Find statistical data on education, income, race, gender and more on each U.S. community. NOTE: The data is based on the 2000 census and may be outdated.

Writing

6+1 Trait Writing Lesson Plans (Gr. 1-12) - An extensive website with an impressive listing of lesson plans and plan ideas. Plans are divided by grade level (1-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12) and can be searched by grade level or specific writing trait (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions. Most lesson plans contain several components including but not limited to books, worksheets and class activities.

Biography Maker (Gr. 6-12) - Sponsored by a Washington school district, this site will help students create high-quality, exciting biographies. Students receive "sound writing advice" by walking through the steps of questioning, learning, synthesis and story-telling. The six traits of writing acts as the framework for this site.

The Goofs (Gr. 4-10) - A great site for practicing proofreading and grammar. 25 different sets of exercises are provided that can be viewed online or downloaded as PowerPoint files.

Interactives: Elements of a Story (Gr. 1-5) - “A good story is like tasty soup.” This interactive site uses the story of Cinderella to teach students the elements of a good story: setting, characters, sequence, exposition, conflict, climax and resolution. After providing examples, the site challenges students to create a story of their own based on what they’ve learned.

Literary Visions (Gr. 9-12) - Access streaming video on up to 24 aspects of literature from a variety of experts. Topics include poetry, short fiction, drama, essay and more. Access to the streaming video requires registration with the site but this is free. Unfortunately, videos cannot be downloaded but can be purchased on DVD.

My Newsletter Maker Holiday Edition (Gr. 2-8) - The online tool allows the user to create newsletters with various themes, layouts and content choices. The site takes you step-by-step helping you to choose a layout, add text and insert images. Finished products can be saved to the site or emailed for printing later. NOTE: Pop-Up blocker may need to be disabled for this site.

Narrative Writing Prompts (Gr. 2-6) - “What if clouds were made of marshmallow goo?” This and other writing prompts can be found on this site. Each prompt is setup on its own page for easy print of

Self-Study Grammar Quizzes (Gr. 6-9) - A list of interactive quizzes relating to grammar. The quizzes are a good source of practice for students working individually or in groups. Display on an IWB for a whole-class approach. Each question is followed by an answer button.

Switch Zoo (Gr. 1-4) - Learn about various animals and their habitats by allowing students to use their "creative juices" to make new and interesting animals. Combine features from a zebra, rhino and pig into a completely new and unique animal. Directions are pretty straight forward but there is a "How to Play" link if more direction is needed. Use the "Title" and "Story" feature for a creative writing assignment.

Teachers’ Guide for Professional Cartoonists (Gr. 4-12) - Find actual lesson plans on analyzing and interpreting political cartoons. Topics covered include social studies, art, English and journalism. Activities are divided up by elementary, middle and high school. NOTE: Some cartoon content may not be suitable for elementary students; preview ahead of time.

Way to Write! (Gr. 8-12) - This site is a great guide to the writing process. Students can get “inspired” right from the start through helpful tips on how to choose a topic all the way to how to “decipher” teacher comments and learn how to make their next writing piece even better.

Writing Fix (Gr. 1-10) - Get your “daily fix” of writing with this interactive site. Find writing prompts, writing lessons and 6 Trait lessons. Resources can also be found on W.A.C. and R.I.C.A. writing standards. NOTE: Some sections of the site are still under construction.

The WriteSite (Gr. 6-10) - Developed by a company in Dayton, OH, this site includes a variety of features to challenge students in the area of journalism. Students can learn how to create lively news stories and learn the basics of research, writing style and more. Both paper and television journalism are discussed.

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4kids Games (Gr. K-8) - Choose from eight math and vocabulary interactive games including Demolition Division, Verb Viper, Alien Addition, Coconut Vowels and more!

Cricketweb Math (Gr. K-5) - A variety of interactive Flash activities.

Cricketweb Math (Gr. 6-12) - A variety of interactive Flash activities.

Cut-The-Knot (Gr. K-12) - This site contains dozens of interactive activities in a wide variety of subject areas including algebra, geometry, visual illusions, probability, calculus and more. Activities require Java to function.

Everyday Math Online Games (Gr. K-6) - Interactive math games connected to the Everyday Math program. Not all of the games are available to play.

The Futures Channel (Gr. 3-12) - This site contains a variety of movies that connect math concepts to real-life professions, experiences and events. Each week a new movie is featured. Video topics may include landscape architects, forestry, building custom guitars and more.

Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary (Gr. 1-8) - An online mathematics glossary. Broken up by grade level, terms are listed alphabetically and are accompanied by animations, graphics or both to help students comprehend their meaning. A great resource to have on hand in class and made available to students for when they’re studying.

Interactive Quizzes (Gr. 3-6) - In the math/science section, find quizzes on topics including word problems, shapes, perimeter, area and more.

Math Bingo (Gr. 0-5) - Use this interactive site to add a technology twist to this game.

Math in Daily Life (Gr. 8-12) - This site connects math with everyday life. Choose from six different “real life” situations where math is an invaluable tool such as: Cooking by Numbers, Savings and Credit, Home Decorating and more.

Math Mistakes (Gr. 7-12) - This interesting site contains hundreds of math problems that are full of mistakes. Each problem comes with the “work” used to solve the problem; roll your cursor over the work to see (in red) where the person went wrong. The correct answer is also provided. The math problems come from “Real Mistakes from Real Student Work.”

The Math Teacher's Toolkit - Interactive flash tools that include a hundreds table, clocks, and number line.

Math Teasers (Gr. 5-12) - Visit this site once a month for a "math teaser" question. Questions are designed to mimic real life situations. Answers are hidden behind a clickable bar so that the teaser can be displayed with a projector without revealing the answer

NumberNut (Basic) - Flash activities in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, shapes & colors, date & time.

NumberNut (Advanced) Flash activities in estimation, fractions, and money.

Number Time (Gr. K-2) - A must see for elementary teachers, this site provides interactive math activities, math stories, math songs, printable resources and more. Check out the “Teachers & Parents” section for curriculum links and lesson plan activities. NOTE: this site was created by the BBC, so there may be some slight differences in the language and grammar. Flash required.

Rainforest Math (Gr. K-6) - Visit the rainforest and test your math skills! Each skill level contains a handful of interactive activities to choose from.

Sherston Interactives (Gr. K-6) - Counting, comparing heights, shapes and more.

Thinkport.org (Gr. 6-12) - An elaborate list of mathematical and economics topics covered via free video clips. Topics include geometry, finances, investment and using math in everyday life. NOTE: Videos are in Real Player or Windows Media Player format only. You may also need to turn off your pop-up blocker to view the movies.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (Gr. 2-8) - Just like the television show with safe zones and three lifelines, except all the questions relate to mathematics. So if you want to become a millionaire, then you best know your math skills.

Woodlands Math Zone (Gr. 2-6) - This site has a wealth of math activities that will engage students in number skills, shapes and space, probability, measurement and math investigations. Nearly all the activities on the site are interactive. There is also a section at the bottom of the site that links you to a create-your-own-math-worksheet site.

Counting

Animal Lost & Found (Gr. K-2) - A great age-appropriate counting activity where students must help identify lost pets by counting eyes, ears, mouths and other body parts. The site has two challenge levels to choose from. NOTE: Some reading skills are required, so working in groups would be appropriate. FLASH is required to view this site.

Builder Ted's Ladder Game (Gr. 2-6) - Help Ted lay the bricks in numerical order so that he can get to the roof. Choose from 3 challenge levels.

Fizzy's First Numbers (Gr. K-2) - Click on "Reciting Number Sequence"

Odd or Even Numbers (Gr. 1-5) - Watch this slideshow and learn about these two groups of numbers. (Requires Internet Explorer to view)

Estimation / Rounding

Rounding Off (Gr. 2-8) - Round off numbers to the appropriate place value. Choose from 3 challenge levels.

Fractions

Fraction Pizza (Gr. 1-5) - This math site contains both interactive flash activities and worksheets that can be printed off. The activities, broken down into five challenge levels, contain fraction activities using pizzas, rulers and other common items.

Saloon Snap (Gr. 2-8) - Match fractions with decimals and percentages.

Math Facts

Academic Skill Builders (Gr. 1-8) - Choose from three interactive math games (Alien Addition | Minus Mission | Meteor Multiplication | Demolition Division). Scroll down the page to read about each activity, or choose from the listing to the right to start playing. Each game can be customized for speed and challenge level.

Calculation Balance (Gr. 1-4) - Help our super hero balance the scales by answering the math questions provided. Choose between addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and words as numbers.

Click on Bricks (Gr. 1-4) - A simple and unique activity that helps students with their multiplication facts for numbers one through four. Students use virtual Lego blocks to illustrate the multiplication problems. Incorrect answers are met with hints to help student problem solve their way to an answer. Having real blocks on-hand is recommended for tactile learners.

Flashcard DB (Gr. K-12) - This interactive flashcard database can be used for virtually any subject area and grade level. Once you create a set of flash cards, you can have the site keep track of the results and graph them so that you can see student progress visually. The sign-up process is quick and easy.

What’s Special About This Number? (Gr. 4-12) - Learn about unique qualities about some of the numbers we use everyday. The site covers numbers from 0 up to 9,999 for such characteristics as divisors, multiples, narcissistic numbers and more. The best part is each of these terms are clickable to an online math dictionary with definitions. NOTE: Some of the definitions are on the complex side and may need to be decrypted for younger learners.

Money

Change Maker (Gr. 1-6) - Get as much money into your piggy bank as possible. Choose from four challenge levels.

Count the Money (Gr. 2-6) - Figure out how many coins you need to finish the problem. All profits go into your piggy bank.

Finance Freak (Gr. 6-12) - This site is designed for both teens and adults as a way to learn the basics of finance and how money works and moves. Categories include banking, money math, credit ratings, and more.