There are always new things to exlpore on the internet! Below are some of my favorites. Remember- You do not need to give out your email for these sites - - and don't forget to ask your parent for permission before going to new places.
Searching for a better search engine for your studies? Try Google Scholar
Looking for an idea? a concept? a connection? try Wordle - Browse historic photos to help you find what you need... Very interesting site from the National Archives
Learn about Chicago history - Chicago Tribute or Encyclopedia of Chicago or even archives and resources from the Chicago History Musuem!
Puzzles and Challenging Brain Boosters:
"Play Tricks on Your Eyes: Optical Illusions and More!" There are a lot of great links in this ite suggested by Amy in New York! Illusions and Paradoxes: Seeing is Believing?
Brainboosters - lateral thinking, number and math play, reasoning, spatial awareness, word and letter play Luminosity - addresses speed, attention, concentration, flexibility, memory, and problem solving in fun games (note: some are free and some require membership) Gamesforthebrain - quick memory and attention games and more Brainist thinking, memory, strategy, concentration games, brain tests, optical illusions, riddle, puzzles, speed reading, learn a language, mind and body and trivia are all packed into this site - just watch out for the ads in the middle - most games are further down on the pages.
Lasers Games: Physics Games - this has a great many fun trebuchet strategy games - storm the castle! I miss the free Physics puzzles at Fantastic Contraptions STOP DISASTERS! wildfires, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, are all here in a very exciting simulation that lets you control variables to prevent devastation! Math:
Cosmology and Fibonacci video
Language Arts/Reference:
EPA Climate Change - Learn more!
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Draw/Paint a picture and email it Free pencil animation software - make movies or flash (vector graphics) Draw a Picasso with Mr. Picassohead Why Color Matters - find out Disease PANDEMIC http://pandemic3.com/ Music Make your own music online http://www.livebinders.com/play/present?id=32789 Typing Programs
Dance Mat Typing - lots of fun
Learn to Type - free and track your progress
Contests ( I think the elementary contest will open next year): Siemens- you can change the world Google Sites Write and publish a book: Save the World! - Climate Change Resources
Free Poverty -- Geography Game - See how many cups of water you can donate by testing your knowledge about the world. Each correct answer means we will be donating 10 cups on your behalf. Good luck! Free Rice -- Vocabulary Game - Play to end hunger. Test your vocabulary acumen and donate rice through the UN World Food Program. EPA Environmental Kids Club Game Room - Games that will help you learn about the environment and have some fun at the same time. Shakespeare
Virtual Tour of the Globe Theater Teachers! Moodle - I have used this - it is really great to use for online discussions and activities. Voicethread an excellent way to share ideas and discuss using video or slides. You can invite others to participate and add their thoughts. Wordle - link concepts into a cool visual Mystery link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KoeAjvNVTOKLy2fhNAo3aj3Wfcu8VWevcVFIvHlRBnU/edit?usp=sharing Photos: |
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