School Essentials for Elementary Students

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Health

Art

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Language Arts

Webster's Dictionary- Not only has a dictionay and thesaurus, but will also tell you how words get into the dictionary and the lastest words to be put in!

Britannica- online encyclopedia

The Concise Columbia Encyclopedia- online encyclopedia

Roget's Thesaurus- The best known of all English language thesaurusses is now available online.

Bartlett's Quotations- The best source of quotations around.

ResearchPaper.com- Divided into categories such as history, science, and business. Also has a writing center which includes a full course on writing skills.

The Grammar Lady- Mary Newton Bruder has a doctorate in linguisitcs and is ready to help you!

MLA Citation Guide- Will tell you how to cite any book, periodical, etc. in your research paper.

The Copyright Website- Not sure if you're allowed to use that picture or what consitutes copyright infringement? Check this site out!

Math

All Math- Interactive games

A Plus Math- Great interactive website with games

The Math Forum- The biggest and best math resource on the web, from Swartmore College

Ask Dr. Math- E-mail any math question you have, plus browse through questions already asked.

Mega Mathematics- The Mega Math Project brings unusual and importnant math ideas to the classroom

MathsYear2000- This site has everything from how math helps people in their jobs to information about the numbers 1 to 100.

Visual Fractions- Gives instruction and then practice in all areas of fractions. Uses lines and circles to illustrate.

Cool Math- For teachers, kids, and parents- this site has games, links, an on-line forum, and resources.

Money Matters for Kids- Has everything from money terms, and budgeting to information about banks and money articles.

Science

Sundials- Provides a history of sundials

Time Measurement- Excellent site about the evolution of time measurement.

Plant Growth- Has different climates...click on one to learn about different plants that grow there.

The Great Plant Escape- A student site that shows how and why plants are an important part of life.

Brainpop- watch movies on every science topic imaginable!

Science Fair Sites

Science Fair Central (Dicsovery Channel) Ultimate Science Fair Resource The Kid's Guide to Science Projects
Scienz Fair Project Ideas Math Projects for Science Fairs Painless Science Fair Projects

Social Studies

Map Machine at National Geographic- Everything you ever needed on the subject of maps...trail maps, atlas, geography.

United Nations Cyber School Bus- A wonderful site for children that has quizzes and games, plus valuable information about the UN, member states, and model UN.

Historic Documents- Full text of important documents in U.S. history.

National Museum of the American Indian- The best on-line field trip around!

Political Dictionary- Everything from "abdication" to "zionism" is defined here!

US Senate Home Page- Learn about the Senate, visit your senator's web site, look up specific bills.

US House of Representatives Home Page- Learn about the House, visit your representative's web site, look up specific bills.

American Experience: the Presidents- Great website where you can look up a president's record or see an in-depth biography about a specific president.

Health

Yucky Body- Find out everything you ever wanted to know about your body!

KidsHealth- Excellent site for kids dealing with all health topics, from feelings to illnesses to safety.

Brainpop- watch movies on every health topic imaginable!

Nutrition Explorations- Provides games, links, activities and more about nutrition.

Art

Asian Art- Online journal for the study and exhibition of the arts of Asia.

Burke Museum of Art- Information about exhibits, programs and museum history.

Smithsonian Institution- Gateway to the treasure houses for learning.

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