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AlphaBase
Manual Alphabet Searchable Database. Type
a letter and a picture of a hand making that sign appears. Answers
can be given in up to 6 languages at a time. An animation of
signing is also available.
Cybersign
Database Search Tool Put a word
in the field and all the equivalent pictures in sign language
are given.
ASL Dictionary
On-Line This site provides a on-line
dictionary with some stories read in sign language.
American
Sign Language Browser Students
can view a quicktime movie describing words.
Deafkids (LISTSERV) This listserv is a discussion among
deaf children and youth. To join, click on the link, leave the
subject blank and type, "subscribe deafkids Firstname Lastname"
NABS-1(LISTSERV)Sponsored by the National Alliance
of Blind Students, this listserv is for students with visual
impairments to discuss their concerns. To join, click on the
link, leave the subject blank and type, "subscribe nabs-1
Firstname Lastname"
Kids
with Diabetes (LISTSERV) This listserv
provides a way for children with diabetes to exchange questions
and concerns about their diabetes through email.
Teens
with Diabetes (LISTSERV) This listserv
provides a way for teens with diabetes to exchange questions
and concerns about their diabetes through email.
KidsRPumping
The purpose of this web page is
to provide a place for children to share their experiences of
using the insulin pump. Children's experiences, written by the
children themselves, are submitted to the page for others to
view.
Csw-diabetes (LISTSERV) This discussion is for high school
senior and college students with diabetes.To join, click on the
link, leave the subject blank and type, "subscribe csw-diabetes"
AsthmaKids (LISTSERV) In this listserv kids talk to each
other about Asthma. To join, click on the link, leave the subject
blank and type, "subscribe abpart-1 Firstname Lastname"
Celkids(LISTSERV) This discussion group is for kids
who must be wheat/gluten free. To join, click on the link, leave
the subject blank and type, "subscribe cel-kids Firstname
Lastname"
LD
On-line Kidzone This is an excellent
source for students with learning disabilities to hear or view
other children with disabilities' comments on Learning Disabilities.
They may also submit their own writings.
LD
On-line First Person This site
has testimonials from people who have Learning Disabilities and
offers their advice and strategies for dealing with them.
Teens Helping Teens
Students with Dyslexia designed this web
page to help other teens with Dyslexia.
The
Advantages of being Dyslexic and ADD
This site encourages students to write about a problem, describe
it and then tell what they are going to do to resolve the problem.
The emphasis is not on spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Instead
students are asked to write about their dreams, goals, and desires
including any positive advice that can help others.
Addkids (LISTSERV) This discussion group is among children
with attention deficit disorder. To join, click on the link,
leave the subject blank and type, "subscribe addkids Firstname
Lastname"
Doitpals (LISTSERV) This listserv is comprised of high
school students with disabilities who are preparing for transitions
to college or careers. To join, click on the link, leave the
subject blank and type, "join disability-research Firstname
Lastname"
Sickkids (LISTSERV) Here students with health impairments
can share their comment/concerns. To join, click on the link,
leave the subject blank and type, "subscribe sickkids Firstname
Lastname"
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Interactive General
Sites
Blue Web'n
This is a great place to start to find
more internet sites for different subject areas that
encourage student participation.
Pitsco's
Launch to On-Line Collaborative Projects A
collection of www sites that are designed for on-line collaboration.
Global
Schoolhouse Here students can find
out what on-line projects are available for participation.
Global
Heinemann This is a listing of
on-line projects for students.
Telecollaborations
Projects A site listing projects
that require telecommunications, which could be as simple as
email.
Project
Center Here are sites for on-line
projects as well as guidance in creating your own on-line project.
CyberKids This site allows students to chat in discussion
groups, compose, read, view topics of interest, and enter writing
contests.
School
Projects This site provides a listing
of interactive on-line projects categorized by subject area.
Ask
an Expert This site lists experts
by subject area so that students can email questions.
West
Elementary Internet Projects This
site provides a list of interactive places on the Internet appropriate
for elementary school students to visit.
SchoolWorld
Projects A list of sites in all
subject areas that provide on-line activities or projects.
ThinkQuest
An annual contest designed for middle to
high school students to use the Internet as a collaborative,
interactive teaching and learning tool.
YouthNet A listing created by teachers for students grades
K-12 of on-line Internet projects.
Web
Weavers Kids as Web Developers This
is an excellent resource providing many sites for students to
go to for participation in on-line projects. Ideas for the integration
of technology within the curriculum are given as well.
Backpack
Buddies This site is designed for
elementary school students and will utilize writing, reading,
map skills, communication skills, computer publishing skills,
research, and the study of local geography and historical sites.
Mayfair
Schools Project Ideas Here are
the current interactive projects the Mayfair School initiates
and invites any newcomers to join.
Mrs.
Burns First Grade Here is a good
site to see what first grade Internet projects are currently
going on and suggestions for how to participate.
Wondering,Wiggling,
& Weaving This is a great place
that list sites that are ideal for integrating into the curriculum
and also provides ideas on how to do this.
Globalearn
Projects Here is a list of on-line
projects as well as a searchable database.
The
Internet SchoolHouse Projects This
site provides a listing of on-line projects available.
Join
an On-line Project Many on-line
projects are listed here.
Yahooligans This is an excellent kid-friendly search engine
to assist students in finding information on the Internet.
Ask Jeeves for Kids This metasearch allows students to search by
entering questions. All sites returned are considered safe. (filtered
by Surf Watch) It also allows students' questions to be spell
checked.
Encyclopedia Britannica's
Internet Guide This search engine only returns sites
that have been reviewed by its editors and are considered noteworthy.
A paragraph description is included with every site returned.
Lycos for Kids
This search engine is similar to Lycos but is arranged for kids
to use.
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Interactive Lang.Arts
Sites
Kidnews This site
allows students to submit writings and read others from around
the world.
KidsCom This site gives students story starters for
creative writing.
KidPub Students can publish their stories here.
Story
Hour Students can hear their favorite
story read aloud to them or have the choice of reading the story
on-line. This site is appropriate for Kindergarten. Example of
a stories listed: The Tortoise and the Hare and Mother
Goose.
WebTime Stories
with Webster This site has children's
stories for primary grades. Students are encouraged to email
the website after reading the selection and in return receive
a pen. Then they are encouraged to draw a picture about the story
and submit it to be included on the web page.
Caroline
Arnold This children's book author
provides suggestions for activities for students to do that correspond
with books she has written.
Wacky Web
Tales Students grades 4 and above
are given parts of speech so they can fill in the appropriate
word and after submitting, a wacky web tale returns. (somewhat
like Mad Libs) The story can then be posted on the site for everyone
to view.
The
E-Mail KeyPal Connection Students
are given a keypals from anywhere in the world and are encouraged
to write each other with email.
Kid
Lit's Reviews of Kids' Books Students
may submit their reviews of children's or young adult books to
this web site and read the comments of other kids'.
Fake
Out A definition guessing game.
The
Four Seasons Reading Club Students
are given choices of books to read and then asked to submit certain
information about the books by email. After reading a number
of books, students receive a certificate.
Tales to Tell Students can explore the backgrounds of stories,
join conversations about books in discussion rooms, write stories,
play games, try new links, and vote in opinion polls.
SpellWeb Here students can enter words they are unsure
about and receive the correct spelling.
The
Write Site This site is a multimedia
language arts curriculum that makes the process of telling a
story fun. Students take on the role of journalists, generating
leads, gathering facts, and writing stories using the tools and
techniques of real-life journalists. Also, they can have discussions
with students from other classes.
Kidstuff This site is a collection of students' writings
and encourages them to submit their own . It allows them to vote
for favorite submissions on the site, chat with other kids, and
hear audio clips.
Minds
Eye Monster Exchange A K-8 Educational
Project, students try to communicate an original monster image
into another child's mind using learned writing skills and technology.
MidLink
Magazine This is an electronic
magazine created by kids, for kids, in the middle
grades. Students can enjoy art and writing that will link middle
school kids all over the world.
InkSpot Here is a place for young writers to publish
works, talk to other young writers, and read articles by young
authors.
Scrapbook
Writing Project Students are encouraged
to collaborate on filling a ScrapBook with web pages that describe
and illustrate a person, place, treasure, or tradition in their
community Then & Now.
The
Science Fiction Writing Project
Students are presented with a mission to write a science fiction
story and are given Internet resources to assist them.
Positively
Poetry This site was created by
a fifteen yr.old so that other students ages 5-15yrs. from around
the world interested in submitting their works could publish
them on the net.
GrammarNOW Here students can email their grammar questions
and receive prompt responses.
GrammarQueen
Students can participate in on-line
grammar games and also submit grammar questions to be answered
via email.
Internet
Author Study Here students, after
sharing the author's book, will learn about the author's life
and listen to her speak about her books via the internet.
E-Pals Teens and kids electronic pen pal service.
Open only to registered members of Freezone (for everyone's protections).
Kid's Space
Connection Students can find email
pen-pals from all over the world, ask other kids questions on
the net, register their home page URL at the kids village, share
their site reviews, and much more.
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Interactive Math Sites
The Mighty
M&M Math Project Students get
to practice fractions using activities with M&M's and submit
their answers via email.
The Internet
Math Hunt Here students are given
questions and asked to use the Internet to answer questions about
math and mathematicians.
Geometry
Problem of the Week A problem is
presented and students are encourage to respond with their answers.
Ask
Dr. Math Students of all ages are
given the opportunity to ask math questions.
Math
Magic Classes are paired up with
other classes and assigned a problem in which they must provide
an answer. Exchange between the pair is made via email and/or
Listserv. It is appropriate for all ages and is divided by grade
level.
Student Ocean
Challenge Easy to use Internet
program for the Around Alone 1998-99 solo sailing race. Ideal
for geography, math and science. Teaching guide, Web Detective
activities, e-mail updates, classroom posters and more.
Recommended for K-8. Easily adaptable for higher grades.
Interactive
Mathematics On-Line This site is
a resource for more on-line activities.
Shack's
Math Problems Students are presented
with fun math problems and are able to click on a solution when
they have completed the problem.
K-12
Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips & Tricks Problems, puzzles,and tips to solving them are
given for students of different grade levels.
Math
Problems and Puzzles This site is a great list on on-line math problems
and puzzles for students. It also has a place where one
can search the site for certain math concepts.
CoolMath.com
This is a great site with exciting
math facts and activities.
GoMath This site is a curriculum based on-line project
that students join for a specified time period. Fun games and
activities are also included.
Hawaii
Algebra Learning Project's a beginning
algebra program that stimulates students to think. Instead of
showing students how to do calculations, the course challenges
them to devise and test their own strategies for solving problems.
Kid's
Place at Cuisenaire Different math
activities are presented based on grade level.
Japanese
Math Challenge 20 Story Problems
Translated from Japan's Jr. High Math Tests. Students can listen
to the story read aloud to them and answers are provided.
Geometry
In Motion This site provides direct
interaction with geometric diagrams.
There are interesting variations and extensions for working with
mathematical patterns appropriate for 6th graders, high school
students, math majors, and graduate students.
Word
Problems for Kids This site provides
word problems for grades 5-12 and includes hints for help in
finding solutions. Answers can be obtained by email.
Math Mania
This site was designed to allow younger
students to explore higher math concepts. Hands on activities
are suggested.
Interactive
Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles Here
students can explore a variety of math concepts.
Geometry
On-Line Activities for middle school
students; they are given problems to solve on-line.
GirlTECH
'97 Lessons On-Line These are lessons
that are accomplished by using the Internet to help collect data
to answer questions.
Kid
Klok Here students can enter a
time and immediately it appears on the face of a analog clock.
Tangram
Game This site allows students
to manipulate tangrams to create a design which in turn reveals
a secret code word.
Algebra On-line
This site provides places for students
to discuss algebra with other students, submit algebra questions
via email, join a mailing list and participate in interactive
tests.
Mixed
Math Mania This site is designed
for elementary school students to play interactive math games,
read a math newsletter, and have access to other math resources.
Math
Problem of the Week Appropriate
for 5th/6th grade students, this site presents a different problem
each week (including answers.)
Math Baseball
Interactive baseball game with math facts of varying
levels.
The Internet
Pizza Server Students can use this page to work with
data collection, unit price, proportions, reasearch, area of
circles, and many more concepts while ordering Internet pizzas.
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Interactive Science
Sites
Student Ocean Challenge
Easy to use Internet program for the
Around Alone 1998-99 solo sailing race. Ideal for geography,
math and science. Teaching guide, Web Detective activities, e-mail
updates, classroom posters and more. Recommended for K-8. Easily
adaptable for higher grades.
DragonFly This site is designed for elementary students
as it introduces basic science and nature concepts.
Exploratorium
Learning Studio Students can hear
scientist, dissect on-line, and view on-line exhibits.
Ask
A Scientist This site gives students
choices of different kinds of scientists to ask questions to.
Human
Anatomy On-Line Here students can
see interactive views of the human body.
The
Nine Planets This is a multimedia
tour of the planets.
Volcano
World Starting Points Students
can see video clips and images of currently active volcanoes
and track their activity.
The Atmospheric
Field Trip Students can view current
satellite images of the atmosphere for locations they request.
Interactive
Weather Information Network This
site provides current information on warnings (tornado, flood,
non-precipitation etc) for around the country. Satellite images
and weather information is also provided.
Ask
a Weatherman Students can e-mail
weather-related questions to the Department of Agricultural Meteorology
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amazing
Insects Project Join 3rd grade
students as they learn about insects, what kinds of insects are
in their area, and take an "Insect Safari." Have students
observe, describe, and identify the insects they find. Then students
can send their report to be shared on the site.
The Monarch
Watch This site allows students
to track the current migration of the Monarch butterflies and
includes hands on lessons.
Genentec Here students participate, evaluate, and make
contributions to biology activities.
Space Team
On-Line Project Students go behind
the scenes with the people who train
astronauts, prepare the shuttle between missions and then launch
it, manage the mission from Mission Control and then bring the
shuttle home.
The
Jason Project Students follow and
participate in a live expedition to the Peruvian Amazon Rain
forest.
Mars Missions Here students can view live images taken of
Mars.
FDA
Kids HomePage Students are introduced
to smoking and tobacco issues, vaccinations, food safety, and
other FDA concerns. On-line quizzes are available to test their
knowledge.
FEMA for Kids Information for disaster safety, quizzes, audio
and video clips are provided. Students can participate in activities
like disaster math and earth quake math.
Ask
a Geologist Geologist are on hand
to answer student's questions via email.
The Food
Zone This is an interactive web
site designed for 8th-12th grade students.
Astronomy
with a Stick As a participant,
students join a in a collaborative project investigating the
Earth's relationship to the Universe.
The
Pea Experiment Students control
and experiment with the different genetic combinations of peas.
Ask Dr. Science A radio personality, who specializes in science,
gives students the opportunity to email questions.
Measuring
Units Conversion Tables This site
allows students to enter a value and have its converted on-line
instantly.
On-Line
Temperature Converter Here students
can have temperatures converted form Fahrenheit to Celsius and
visa versa.
Time
Zone Converter Students can enter
a location in any part of the world and will immediately be given
the time in that location
Animals,Insects,
and Pets Live Cam This site lists
many sites where students can go to view animals, insects, and
pets found in zoos, homes, and/or in their natural habitat.
NASA
On-Line Here are listings of current
on-line projects on the Internet that are actual live NASA expeditions
in which students can participate
Save
the Beaches This project is conducted
by students throughout the world. Working together, these young
environmentalists attempt to ensure healthy beach environments
for our global
community.
The
Healthy Herb Virtual Playground
This site is for younger students and teaches them about food,
fitness, and health.
Benny GoodSport For early elementary school students, this
site uses on-line interactive activities to teach about how to
be healthy.
Ask
a Zoo Expert Students may submit
their questions about zoo animals on an on-line form.
Ask
an Astronaut This site allows students
to ask questions to the men and women who have flown in space.
Field
Trip to the Farm For elementary
students this site provides sound clips and interactive activities
based on a Farm unit.
Acid
Rain Project Here students register
as a class to participate in this On-Line Project.
Global On-Line Adventure
Learning Site This site lists current
expeditions that students can participate in by using the Internet.
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Interactive Soc. Studies
Sites
North
American Scavenger Hunt Students
are encouraged to participate in crossword puzzles of countries
of North America and do word searches of environmental regions,
North American history, and cultures. Also there are quizzes
of endangered animals and word searches of holidays, customs,
and languages.
Adventure Online Students can explore
different parts of the world interactively via email, video
clips etc.
Ask a President
Lincoln Expert The Gettysburg Welcome
Center provides answers to student's emailed questions about
President Lincoln.
Congressional
E-mail Directory Students can search
congressmen by state or enter a name directly and then find out
more information about them and/or email them directly.
MayaQuest and AfricaQuest
Students interactively experience the
exploration of a team through the Internet.They have an opportunity
to identify mystery pictures taken by the team. Also, students
can read about the team's daily life, see the travel route, and
many other exciting happenings.
Student Ocean
Challenge Easy to use Internet
program for the Around Alone 1998-99 solo sailing race. Ideal
for geography, math and science. Teaching guide, Web Detective
activities, e-mail updates, classroom posters and more.
Recommended for K-8. Easily adaptable for higher grades.
Ask a US Presidents
Experts Using email, students submit
questions about trivia, anecdotes, basic facts, and historical
or social perspectives concerning presidents.
GeoNet
Game Designed for students in the
4th grade and up, this site asks students geography questions
in a fun way.
Write
to the White House Using email,
students are given the opportunity to write a letter to the
president.
Thomas Legislative
Information on the Internet Here
students can track the current activities of House and Senate
and as look up bills.
How Far is
It? Students enter the location
of two places,then a map, driving directions, and the distance
between the two (given in miles and kilometers) appears.
Ask a US Civil
War Expert Here students can submit
questions about basic information, unusual trivia, and or life
during the Civil War via emial.
Voices
From the Dust Bowl This is an online
presentation of a multi-format ethnographic field
collection documenting the everyday life of resident migrant
work camps in central California in 1940 and 1941. This collection
consists of audio recordings, photographs, manuscript materials,
publications, and ephemera.
American
History Archive Project ,Time Detectives Students
are asked to identify found objects from America's past.
They are given a picture and a document to help them discover
what the objects are, where they came from, who made them, and
why they are important.
Around
the World in 80 clicks This site
uses a digital camera to depict the weather, time of day, and
a glance into the daily rituals of far off places to help show
how similar they are to our own.
America
Dreams This site challenges
students to investigate the American Dream by looking through
the eyes of those who lived before us, use the American Memory
collection and Library of Congress, visit America's past, learn
research skills and experience the richness of the library collections.
Then they defend their ideas, create projects that show an understanding
of others' dreams, and share their dream for your future.
GeoGame
During this on-line project where students
can learn geography terms, learn how to read and interpret
maps and increase their awareness of geographical and cultural
diversity.
Journey
North This site was designed to
utilize an internet-based learning adventure that engages
students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal
change.
Ask
a Holocaust Survivor Students can
submit their questions on an on-line form and are responded to
directly from a Holocaust survivor.
Ask a Native
American Culture Expert Students
can submit questions about natural history or Native American
Culture via email.
Electronic
United Nations This web site was
designed to help classrooms develop a "classroom country".
This classroom country then interacts with other classroom countries
around the world in a simulated United Nations.
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