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Earth Science
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Astro-Venture
Using scientific inquiry, build
a planet that can support human habitation
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EcoKids Online
Interactive
environmental site for children, their families and educators.
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Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
Information on atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid
rain and global warming.
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Exploring Earth
Information, images and activities about our planet.
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OceanWorld
Covers numerous topics such as fisheries, weather, icebergs, coral
reefs, waves and more.
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Life Sciences
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CELLS alive!
Animations, movies and microscopic
images of unicellular life and viruses.
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DNA From the Beginning
An animated primer on the basics
of DNA, genes and heredity.
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HHMI’s BioInteractive
Animations, virtual labs and museums, as well as much more is
available on this biomedical research site.
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MEDtropolis — The Virtual
Body
Educates children on the workings of the human brain, heart, skeleton
system and digestive system.
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The World’s Biomes
Information on the five major biomes of the world.
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World Cultures
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Architecture Design Images History
3D Models & more
Architecture around the world and across history in a multimedia
encyclopedia documenting 1200 buildings and architects.
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Exploring Ancient World
Cultures
Takes a look at a number of great civilizations of old, including
Egypt, Rome and the Islamic world.
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Index of Native American
Resources on the Internet
A good index of Native American
resources on the Web.
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Lesson
Resources on the Internet
"Conceptualizations, goals, assumptions,
activities, lessons and tools of multicultural education"
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Microsoft Education: Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials that are
searchable by grade level, learning area and Microsoft product.
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U.S. History
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American Memory from
the Library of Congress
Historical Collections from the National Digital Library has images,
articles, and much more archived.
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National Archives: The Digital Classroom
This site gives teachers and students access to online historical
documents.
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The History Channel
The History Channel is your guide through time.
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USHistory.org
American History with a focus on Colonial and Revolutionary Philadelphia.
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Historyplace.com
"Great online history exhibits
include World Wars, Lincoln, Kennedy and more.".
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OnThisDay.com
"Daily
historical facts and events, famous birthdays, world history
and music history.
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Geography
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50states.com
Resources to state symbols, flags,
maps, constitutions, representatives, songs, birds, flowers, trees.
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Geo Teacher
This site contains different sections designed
for geography teachers, students and their parents.
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Nationalgeographic.com
Resource for scientific discovery,
photography, travel, exploration, maps and news.
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Memory.loc.gov
"Map collections from 1544 to
1996, organized according to seven major categories. "
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Geographia.com
"In-depth destination guides
to over 75 countries, online tourist offices, travel stories and more."
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Current Events
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CNN Student News
News for students, resources for teachers |
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Newsweek Education Program
A site designed to help teachers
build bridges to real-world issues.
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The New York Times Learning Network
An online current, special events
resource and news site for educators, parents and students.
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TIME For Kids
Just like TIME magazine, the news
in TIME For Kids is completely up-to-date and comes from TIME's news bureaus.
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Technology Implimentation
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ACT Digital Education Network
Fun and engaging online tutorials
for Microsoft software.
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ComputerHope.com
Robust archive of tutorials, troubleshooting
tips, hints and more.
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MacInstruct
Tutorials
ranging from basic instruction to cross-platform connectivity to graphic
design.
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Microsoft Education:
Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials that are searchable
by grade level, learning area and Microsoft product.
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Technology Connections Science
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CIESE Online:
Classroom Projects
Presents individual and collaborative
projects for classrooms and schools.
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Math/Science Nucleus:
K-12 Science Curriculum
Online textbook materials that
encourage the discovery of science in the world around us.
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Lesson Plans, Activities and Web Quests
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Apple Learning Interchange
Elaborate technology- and multimedia-based
lesson ideas for the classroom.
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DiscoverySchool.com:
Lesson Plans Library
Internet-rooted lesson plans that
are organized by grade level and subject area.
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Intel Education: Interactive
Thinking Tools
Interactive online tools designed
to promote higher-level thinking in any subject.
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Microsoft Education:
Lesson Plans
Technology-rich lesson plans that
are searchable by grade level, theme, learning area and product.
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PBS: TeacherSource
Teaching resources and tools that
correspond with PBS programming.
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The WebQuest Page
Helps teachers develop inquiry-oriented
activities that use Internet resources.
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Internet Ethics and Saftey
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Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
Documents on teaching students of all
ages how to use the Internet safely.
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GetNetWise
Detailed safety guides and reviews
of Internet safety products.
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Think U Know
Resources for kids on staying safe
while having fun online in chat rooms.
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U.S. Department of Justice: Cyberethics for Kids
Interactive scenarios for students
to understand which behaviors are appropriate.
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Professional Development
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PBS: TeacherLine
Professional development courses
and resources to help educators acquire the skills they need.
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Tapped In
Online workplace and community of collaboration
for educators.
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General Technology Implimentation Resources
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4teachers.org
Tools and resources to integrate
technology into the classroom.
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eduScapes
Aims to effectively integrate technology into the classroom
in a fun and seamless way.
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Edutopia Online
Hundreds of articles, expert interviews, research and K-12 resources. |
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Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers
Helpful computer activities, presentations, Web sites and
resources. |
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Health & Saftey
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Dole 5 a Day
Learn nutritional information about different types of fruits
and vegetables, plan out a menu, and play games on this animated site. |
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FamilyDoctor.org
A comprehensive health information site from the American
Academy of Family Physicians. |
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FEMA for Kids
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s site offers fun
ways to teach kids about safety during natural disasters. |
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HealthAtoZ
Online health encyclopedia filled with information on conditions,
diseases and common health concerns.
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Kid’s Space: For Kids
Only
The Florida Children’s Safety Center offers 24 safety questions
for kids, with short lists of instructions for handling each dangerous situation. |
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National Crime Prevention Council:
McGruff
Color, read comic strips, play games and get safety tips
from McGruff the Crime Dog. |
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NIDA:
Sara’s Quest
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has created this quest
to educate children
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Music
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BBC:
Music
Resources and quizzes
to help in the understanding of a variety of musical topics.
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Music in
Our World
Breaks music down into genres, including Arab, African,
Baroque and 20th century.
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Visual Arts
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Art
From Africa: Long Steps Never Broke a Back
Photos of famous African artists and examples of their works |
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Art Studio Chalkboard
Fundamental instruction on perspective, shading, color and
painting.
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ARTiculation: Learning to
Look at Art
Teaches students the process of critiquing art. |
Teacher resources designed to enrich art education.
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Carmine’s
Introduction to Architecture
Experience the world of architecture and design your own
building through this interactive site.
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Web Gallery of Art
12,000 digital images of art from the European Renaissance |
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Art Education &
ArtEdventures
With this site, you can create art through hands-on activities
and technique demos.
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Visual Arts
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Exhibits Collection
-- Cinema
Suited for middle and high school students, this interactive
site sets in motion the creative process of filmmaking.
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