The Great Websites for Kids Committee (from the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association) has announced six new sites for inclusion in Great Websites for Kids. They are as follows:
BBC Primary History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/
This is a great history site for primary grades to learn basic information about a few specific periods in history and the people of the era. This visual site does a great job of including timelines and biographical information in a way that younger learners can understand and enjoy. The website is designed like a toybox and will allow children to really "explore" the different topics.
Kids.gov
http://kids.usa.gov/
The US Government's website for kids explores jobs, health, art, school subjects and more. Choosing personal interests or researching your latest school report can be done on this website through text, games and informational videos.
Mi Heroe (Spanish site "My Hero" project)
http://www.miheroe.org
My Hero is a project to celebrate the best of humanity. Students can add to the project by submitting their own essays about their heroes. Mi héroe es un proyecto para celebrar lo mejor de la humanidad. Los estudiantes pueden aportar al proyecto por presentar sus propios ensayos sobre sus heroes.
Smithsonian Kids
http://www.si.edu/Kids
Smithsonian Kids includes a lot of information and activities about a lot of topics, including dinosaurs, world cultures, animals, outer space, history, and more…many of which are also exhibits at the Smithsonian museums.
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
http://www.genome.gov/Glossary/
A wide range of genetic terms are explained thoroughly but concisely by leading experts in the field. Multimedia elements include downloadable pdf’s, audio clips with explanations of terms, and 3D models.
Walking With Dinosaurs
http://www.walkingwithdinosaurs.com/dinosaurs/catalogue/
Created by the BBC, Walking with Dinosaurs features individual pages featuring interesting facts, images and statistics on particular dinosaurs.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Great Websites for Kids
The Association for Library Service to Children has updated their Great Websites for Kids web page.
This web page features links to websites of interest to children 14 years of age and younger, organized into diverse subject headings such as animals and dinosaurs; games and entertainment; history and science; art and music; and much more. There is also a special section with sites of interest to parents, caregivers and teachers. Each site entry includes a brief annotation and a grade-level rating. Here is a listing of websites that have been added to the webpage:
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
www.bjpinchbeck.com
One of the oldest and broadest directories of carefully chosen web sites for students, this father-son collaboration is a "go-to" destination for anyone with homework to do, a research or science project, or any other informational need.
Common Core - State Standards Initiative
http://www.corestandards.org
Devoted to the task of defining Common Core State Standards, this site provides detailed definitions of what students are expected to learn. It serves as a resource to teachers and parents embarking on the education of young people, especially in the context of relevance to real-world knowledge and skills that are necessary for success in college and careers.
Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website-O-Fun
www.pilkey.com
Meet Dave Pilkey in comic book form! Explore his books, videos, games and book app! Be sure to check out "Fun Stuff" for more activities and silly facts.
Engineer Girl
http://www.engineergirl.org/
The Engineer Girl website is designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women.
Howtosmile.org
www.howtosmile.org
A collection of hands-on science and math activities, created by staff from science museums around the country, this website is a resource for educators, homeschoolers, parents, and anyone looking to teach school-aged children about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) using interactive, non-classroom methods.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
A user-friendly resource for parents, caregivers, or anyone impacted by or concerned about learning disabilities (LD). Features guides for understanding LD symptoms and treatments in an age-appropriate context, from preschool through adulthood.
Start With A Book
http://www.startwithabook.org/
Themed books (fiction and nonfiction) and activities to engage children in reading and learning during the summer. Helpful literacy tips, resources and printables for parents and caregivers. "Read. Talk. Explore."
Tween Tribune
http://tweentribune.com
Daily news sites for kids, tweens and teens. From animals to entertainment, you will find the most compelling, relevant and interesting news all on one site! Registration Required.
Tween Tribune en Español
http://tweentribune.com/spanish
Noticias diarias en español para niños y adolescentes.
Wonderopolis
http://wonderopolis.org
Spark children's imaginations by sharing a "Wonder of the Day" and exploring a "Wonder Playground." A project of the National Center for Family Literacy.
The Great Websites for Kids Committee has the charge to administer and evaluate ALSC’s great sites within the criteria and procedures established for selection and reconsideration and to complete other web site selection tasks as appropriate.
This web page features links to websites of interest to children 14 years of age and younger, organized into diverse subject headings such as animals and dinosaurs; games and entertainment; history and science; art and music; and much more. There is also a special section with sites of interest to parents, caregivers and teachers. Each site entry includes a brief annotation and a grade-level rating. Here is a listing of websites that have been added to the webpage:
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
www.bjpinchbeck.com
One of the oldest and broadest directories of carefully chosen web sites for students, this father-son collaboration is a "go-to" destination for anyone with homework to do, a research or science project, or any other informational need.
Common Core - State Standards Initiative
http://www.corestandards.org
Devoted to the task of defining Common Core State Standards, this site provides detailed definitions of what students are expected to learn. It serves as a resource to teachers and parents embarking on the education of young people, especially in the context of relevance to real-world knowledge and skills that are necessary for success in college and careers.
Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website-O-Fun
www.pilkey.com
Meet Dave Pilkey in comic book form! Explore his books, videos, games and book app! Be sure to check out "Fun Stuff" for more activities and silly facts.
Engineer Girl
http://www.engineergirl.org/
The Engineer Girl website is designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women.
Howtosmile.org
www.howtosmile.org
A collection of hands-on science and math activities, created by staff from science museums around the country, this website is a resource for educators, homeschoolers, parents, and anyone looking to teach school-aged children about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) using interactive, non-classroom methods.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
A user-friendly resource for parents, caregivers, or anyone impacted by or concerned about learning disabilities (LD). Features guides for understanding LD symptoms and treatments in an age-appropriate context, from preschool through adulthood.
Start With A Book
http://www.startwithabook.org/
Themed books (fiction and nonfiction) and activities to engage children in reading and learning during the summer. Helpful literacy tips, resources and printables for parents and caregivers. "Read. Talk. Explore."
Tween Tribune
http://tweentribune.com
Daily news sites for kids, tweens and teens. From animals to entertainment, you will find the most compelling, relevant and interesting news all on one site! Registration Required.
Tween Tribune en Español
http://tweentribune.com/spanish
Noticias diarias en español para niños y adolescentes.
Wonderopolis
http://wonderopolis.org
Spark children's imaginations by sharing a "Wonder of the Day" and exploring a "Wonder Playground." A project of the National Center for Family Literacy.
The Great Websites for Kids Committee has the charge to administer and evaluate ALSC’s great sites within the criteria and procedures established for selection and reconsideration and to complete other web site selection tasks as appropriate.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Science News You Can Use!
Arlene Weible, Electronic Services Consultant from the Oregon State Library has put together this list of online science resources from the U.S. Fedral Government that children, teens, parents, and educators may find helpful. Take a look!
Science Education
Scienceeducation.gov connects teachers and students to free, federally-funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. Educators, students, and the public can go to ScienceEducation.gov and search via a single query and use (for free) the STEM education offerings of several leading science and technology agencies. Searches can be filtered by grade level and resource type. Another neat feature is the social networking aspect of the site. Members can actively enhance the site by “tagging” with subject terms; providing new content; providing general guidance and comments on the resources and rate the materials on the site. Members also have access to social media resources related to the site.
Science
Science.gov is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and it is a great time to become acquainted with this powerful tool for locating free and authoritative science information from federal and state government agencies. At its core is the science.gov search tool. It indexes over 55 scientific databases across all science disciplines. The content it searches includes everything from peer-reviewed journal articles to social media sites from 13 federal science agencies. Other features on the site include up-to-the minute science news, the ability to browse science web sites by general subject, and a great site featuring science sites focused on Science Education. There is also a Spanish version of the site.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress
http://www.science.gov/browse/w_133A.htm
This index answers questions like “Can it rain frogs, fish, and other objects?”, or “Does your heart stop when you sneeze?” with science facts and other science web resources.
NASA Kids Club http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Great graphics, games and contests on space topics.
NIH Curriculum Supplement Series http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/WebPages/CSHome
Includes teacher’s guides to lessons on the science behind selected health topics. They combine cutting-edge biomedical discoveries with state-of-the-art instructional practices.
Science Education
Scienceeducation.gov connects teachers and students to free, federally-funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. Educators, students, and the public can go to ScienceEducation.gov and search via a single query and use (for free) the STEM education offerings of several leading science and technology agencies. Searches can be filtered by grade level and resource type. Another neat feature is the social networking aspect of the site. Members can actively enhance the site by “tagging” with subject terms; providing new content; providing general guidance and comments on the resources and rate the materials on the site. Members also have access to social media resources related to the site.
Science
Science.gov is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and it is a great time to become acquainted with this powerful tool for locating free and authoritative science information from federal and state government agencies. At its core is the science.gov search tool. It indexes over 55 scientific databases across all science disciplines. The content it searches includes everything from peer-reviewed journal articles to social media sites from 13 federal science agencies. Other features on the site include up-to-the minute science news, the ability to browse science web sites by general subject, and a great site featuring science sites focused on Science Education. There is also a Spanish version of the site.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress
http://www.science.gov/browse/w_133A.htm
This index answers questions like “Can it rain frogs, fish, and other objects?”, or “Does your heart stop when you sneeze?” with science facts and other science web resources.
NASA Kids Club http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Great graphics, games and contests on space topics.
NIH Curriculum Supplement Series http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/WebPages/CSHome
Includes teacher’s guides to lessons on the science behind selected health topics. They combine cutting-edge biomedical discoveries with state-of-the-art instructional practices.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Great Websites for Kids for 2012
The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association has announced that it has updated its Great Websites for Kids page, adding 28 website links that have kid appeal. Great Web Sites for Kids are those considered the best web sites for children ages birth to 14, outstanding in both content and conception. As applied to web sites for young people, “great” should be thought to include sites of especially commendable quality, sites that reflect and encourage young people’s interests in exemplary ways. Additional selection criteria can be found at: http://www.ala.org/alsc/greatwebsites/greatwebsitesforkids/greatwebsites
ABCya!
www.abcya.com
Make learning fun with a variety of educational computer games for kids. Learn new skills and improve old ones in areas such as math, language arts, and typing.
All About Birds
www.allaboutbirds.org
Learn all about birds in this website created by the Cornell Lab of Orinthology. Bird names, species, location and history are all featured. Also included are bird songs and videos.
Bedtime Math
www.bedtimemath.org
Modeled on the bedtime story tradition, Bedtime Math is a daily blog that offers daily math problems instead of stories. Math problems are offered in three levels of challenge (preschool, kindergarten through first or second grade, and second grade and up).
The Brown Bookshelf
www.thebrownbookshelf.com
The Brown Bookshelf is a blog that shares great books for all ages written by African American writers. Its mission is to increase awareness of the many African American voices writing for young readers.
Butterflies and Moths
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org
An extensive and growing resource about the types of butterflies and moths that are found in North America, as well as where they are found. You can also learn how to identify butterflies and moths, find a list of which species live in your area, and report ones that you see in your backyard!
Chess Kid
http://chesskid.com
In a safe environment, discover the rules and strategies of chess. Improve your game, memorization skills, patience and sportsmanship with free online games, tournaments and club matches with kids around the world.
CIA for Kids-Games
www.cia.gov/kids-pages/games/index.html
Find out what the CIA is all about, play games, and solve puzzles. Resources for various audiences including parents and teachers.
Climate Kids
http://climate.nasa.gov/kids
Climate Kids offers kids clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers.
Computer Science Student Network (CS2N)
http://www.cs2n.org
The Computer Science Student Network (CS2N) is a resource with engaging activities designed to teach students of all ages on how to program robots, animations, web pages, and games. CS2N is a collaborative research project between Carnegie Mellon University and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The site is designed to attract students who plan to pursue advanced Computer Science and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CS-STEM) degrees.
Eyes on the Solar System
http://eyes.nasa.gov/index.html
Control space and time with real NASA mission data. You can fly with NASA's Voyager or even hop on an asteroid all from the comfort of your own home or classroom.
Frabroom
www.fraboom.com
Fraboom is the world's first LIVE interactive online children's museum. The site, which is ideal for children ages 6-12, specializes in engaging educational content that can work to strengthen the bonds between parents and kids through books, cartoons, classroom materials, websites, live presentations and interactive programming.
Fred Rogers Early Learning Environment
http://ele.fredrogerscenter.org
Early Learning Environment (Ele) helps parents and caregivers utilize media as a tool for PreK learning. The site offers a large number of learning activities in a variety of formats including songs, games, books, videos, and more.
Generation on Youth Advisory Council
www.generationon.org
Whether you are looking for something to do after school or to fulfill a service requirement, you'll find inspiration to change the world around you here. This interactive website has a volunteer position search, blogs full of personal stories, and offers project tips from young people like you!
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/videos
This NASA site has videos, games, and projects about outer space, the solar system, and space exploration.
Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones
www.skippyjonjones.com
Fun, festive, and full of fantastic resources, this author webpage includes interactive stories, games, print-outs, and educator resources.
Kids.gov
www.kids.gov
Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids.
KidsThinkDesign
www.kidsthinkdesign.org
Everything that people create or construct needs to be designed first--and whether the product is clothing or buildings, books, graphic art or gardens. This site offers just the tools to get young designers going on projects of their own. Those tools include design news, interviews with working designers in ten fields, suggestions for starter projects and even an online showcase for original work.
Money As You Grow
http://www.moneyasyougrow.org
Learn important lessons about financial responsibility for all ages. This site was developed by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability.
The New York Times Education
www.nytimes.com/learning
The New York Times Learning Network provides teaching and learning materials and ideas based on NYT content. It includes lesson plans and resources for teachers as well as quizzes and activities for students 13 and older.
Olympic: The Official Website of the Olympic Movement
http://www.olympic.org
Find the winners of every event in every Olympics since 1896--along with slide shows and videos, career profiles of renowned athletes, virtual exhibitions about the ancient and modern Games, Olympics news, and descriptions of each sport.
PBS Kids Raising Readers Kids Island
www.pbskids.org/island
Helps children develop and practice basic reading skills through online games and activities with their parent, teacher or caregiver.
Poisson Rouge
http://www.poissonrouge.com
This is an online play environment for the youngest of computer users. Learn vocabulary, shapes, numbers, music, time and much more. Poisson Rouge is structured in a way that makes it easy for very young children to navigate. There is a very broad scope of content.
Poptropica
www.poptropica.com
Created by Jeff Kinney of "Wimpy Kid" fame, this virtual world invites young gamers to create a character and to undertake age-appropriate quests on over a dozen "islands" based on themes from history, nature, and human culture.
The Science Kids
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts.html
Science kids provides fun and interesting information on science and technology, searchable by grade level. Find games, projects, activities and more!
SciJinks
http://scijinks.nasa.gov
SciJinks offers information for kids on the subjects of weather, the seasons and earth's place in the solar system. Includes facts, videos, and printable posters and bookmarks.
Seymour Simon
www.seymoursimon.com
Called by The New York Times "the dean of [children's science] writers," Simon offers information about himself and his books (over 250 and counting!) on his official site, along with study guides, science news and videos, a science dictionary and more.
TurtleDiary
www.turtlediary.com
Aimed at children from Pre-Kindergarten to second grade, this site offers over a thousand educational puzzles, games, projects, worksheets and more in areas from math and science to ESL and arts and crafts. Both paid and guest memberships are available.
We Give Books
www.wegivebooks.org
We Give Books enables children to read a book online and after doing so, a physical book will be donated to a child in need through literacy programs around the world. Created by the Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation, it combines the promotion of literacy, both to the child reading online and the giving of books, and the concept of giving.
ABCya!
www.abcya.com
Make learning fun with a variety of educational computer games for kids. Learn new skills and improve old ones in areas such as math, language arts, and typing.
All About Birds
www.allaboutbirds.org
Learn all about birds in this website created by the Cornell Lab of Orinthology. Bird names, species, location and history are all featured. Also included are bird songs and videos.
Bedtime Math
www.bedtimemath.org
Modeled on the bedtime story tradition, Bedtime Math is a daily blog that offers daily math problems instead of stories. Math problems are offered in three levels of challenge (preschool, kindergarten through first or second grade, and second grade and up).
The Brown Bookshelf
www.thebrownbookshelf.com
The Brown Bookshelf is a blog that shares great books for all ages written by African American writers. Its mission is to increase awareness of the many African American voices writing for young readers.
Butterflies and Moths
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org
An extensive and growing resource about the types of butterflies and moths that are found in North America, as well as where they are found. You can also learn how to identify butterflies and moths, find a list of which species live in your area, and report ones that you see in your backyard!
Chess Kid
http://chesskid.com
In a safe environment, discover the rules and strategies of chess. Improve your game, memorization skills, patience and sportsmanship with free online games, tournaments and club matches with kids around the world.
CIA for Kids-Games
www.cia.gov/kids-pages/games/index.html
Find out what the CIA is all about, play games, and solve puzzles. Resources for various audiences including parents and teachers.
Climate Kids
http://climate.nasa.gov/kids
Climate Kids offers kids clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers.
Computer Science Student Network (CS2N)
http://www.cs2n.org
The Computer Science Student Network (CS2N) is a resource with engaging activities designed to teach students of all ages on how to program robots, animations, web pages, and games. CS2N is a collaborative research project between Carnegie Mellon University and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The site is designed to attract students who plan to pursue advanced Computer Science and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CS-STEM) degrees.
Eyes on the Solar System
http://eyes.nasa.gov/index.html
Control space and time with real NASA mission data. You can fly with NASA's Voyager or even hop on an asteroid all from the comfort of your own home or classroom.
Frabroom
www.fraboom.com
Fraboom is the world's first LIVE interactive online children's museum. The site, which is ideal for children ages 6-12, specializes in engaging educational content that can work to strengthen the bonds between parents and kids through books, cartoons, classroom materials, websites, live presentations and interactive programming.
Fred Rogers Early Learning Environment
http://ele.fredrogerscenter.org
Early Learning Environment (Ele) helps parents and caregivers utilize media as a tool for PreK learning. The site offers a large number of learning activities in a variety of formats including songs, games, books, videos, and more.
Generation on Youth Advisory Council
www.generationon.org
Whether you are looking for something to do after school or to fulfill a service requirement, you'll find inspiration to change the world around you here. This interactive website has a volunteer position search, blogs full of personal stories, and offers project tips from young people like you!
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/videos
This NASA site has videos, games, and projects about outer space, the solar system, and space exploration.
Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones
www.skippyjonjones.com
Fun, festive, and full of fantastic resources, this author webpage includes interactive stories, games, print-outs, and educator resources.
Kids.gov
www.kids.gov
Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids.
KidsThinkDesign
www.kidsthinkdesign.org
Everything that people create or construct needs to be designed first--and whether the product is clothing or buildings, books, graphic art or gardens. This site offers just the tools to get young designers going on projects of their own. Those tools include design news, interviews with working designers in ten fields, suggestions for starter projects and even an online showcase for original work.
Money As You Grow
http://www.moneyasyougrow.org
Learn important lessons about financial responsibility for all ages. This site was developed by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability.
The New York Times Education
www.nytimes.com/learning
The New York Times Learning Network provides teaching and learning materials and ideas based on NYT content. It includes lesson plans and resources for teachers as well as quizzes and activities for students 13 and older.
Olympic: The Official Website of the Olympic Movement
http://www.olympic.org
Find the winners of every event in every Olympics since 1896--along with slide shows and videos, career profiles of renowned athletes, virtual exhibitions about the ancient and modern Games, Olympics news, and descriptions of each sport.
PBS Kids Raising Readers Kids Island
www.pbskids.org/island
Helps children develop and practice basic reading skills through online games and activities with their parent, teacher or caregiver.
Poisson Rouge
http://www.poissonrouge.com
This is an online play environment for the youngest of computer users. Learn vocabulary, shapes, numbers, music, time and much more. Poisson Rouge is structured in a way that makes it easy for very young children to navigate. There is a very broad scope of content.
Poptropica
www.poptropica.com
Created by Jeff Kinney of "Wimpy Kid" fame, this virtual world invites young gamers to create a character and to undertake age-appropriate quests on over a dozen "islands" based on themes from history, nature, and human culture.
The Science Kids
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts.html
Science kids provides fun and interesting information on science and technology, searchable by grade level. Find games, projects, activities and more!
SciJinks
http://scijinks.nasa.gov
SciJinks offers information for kids on the subjects of weather, the seasons and earth's place in the solar system. Includes facts, videos, and printable posters and bookmarks.
Seymour Simon
www.seymoursimon.com
Called by The New York Times "the dean of [children's science] writers," Simon offers information about himself and his books (over 250 and counting!) on his official site, along with study guides, science news and videos, a science dictionary and more.
TurtleDiary
www.turtlediary.com
Aimed at children from Pre-Kindergarten to second grade, this site offers over a thousand educational puzzles, games, projects, worksheets and more in areas from math and science to ESL and arts and crafts. Both paid and guest memberships are available.
We Give Books
www.wegivebooks.org
We Give Books enables children to read a book online and after doing so, a physical book will be donated to a child in need through literacy programs around the world. Created by the Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation, it combines the promotion of literacy, both to the child reading online and the giving of books, and the concept of giving.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Great Websites for Kids
The Association for Library Services to Children’s Great Web Sites Committee has announced their Spring 2012 selections of web sites. Great Web Sites for Kids are those considered the best web sites for children ages birth to 14,
outstanding in both content and conception. As applied to web sites for young
people, “great” should be thought to include sites of especially commendable
quality, sites that reflect and encourage young people’s interests in exemplary
ways. Selection criteria for these sites can be found at: http://www.ala.org/alsc/greatwebsites/greatwebsitesforkids/greatwebsites
Here is the list of the selections:
ABCya!
www.abcya.com
Make learning fun with a variety of educational computer games for kids. Learn new skills and improve old ones in areas such as math, language arts, and typing.
All About
Birds
www.allaboutbirds.orgLearn all about birds in this website created by the Cornell Lab of Orinthology. Bird names, species, location and history are all featured. Also included are bird songs and videos.
CIA for
Kids-Games
www.cia.gov/kids-pages/games/index.htmlFind out what the CIA is all about, play games, and solve puzzles. Resources for various audiences including parents and teachers.
Common Sense
Media
www.commonsensemedia.orgCommon Sense Media helps parents make decisions about media and technology for their families. Information and advice is provided in a variety of formats including reviews, videos, and even lesson plans.
Generation on Youth
Advisory Council
www.generationon.orgWhether you are looking for something to do after school or to fulfill a service requirement, you'll find inspiration to change the world around you here. This interactive website has a volunteer position search, blogs full of personal stories, and offers project tips from young people like you!
Judy
Schachner
www.skippyjonjones.comFun, festive, and full of fantastic resources, this author webpage includes interactive stories, games, print-outs, and educator resources.
PBS Kids Raising
Readers Kids Island
www.pbskids.org/islandHelps children develop and practice basic reading skills through online games and activities with their parent, teacher or caregiver.
Poptropica
www.poptropica.com
Created by Jeff Kinney of "Wimpy Kid" fame, this virtual world invites young gamers to create a character and to undertake age-appropriate quests on over a dozen "islands" based on themes from history, nature, and human culture.
Seymour
Simon
www.seymoursimon.comCalled by the New York Times "the dean of [children's science] writers," Simon offers information about himself and his books (over 250 and counting!) on his official site, along with study guides, science news and videos, a science dictionary and more.
The New York Times
Learning Network
www.nytimes.com/learningThe New York Times Learning Network provides teaching and learning materials and ideas based on NYT content. It includes lesson plans and resources for teachers as well as quizzes and activities for students 13 and older.
We Give
Books
www.wegivebooks.orgWe Give Books enables children to read a book online and after doing so, a physical book will be donated to a child in need through literacy programs around the world. Created by the Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation, it combines the promotion of literacy, both to the child reading online and the giving of books, and the concept of giving.
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