Resources for Kids & Teachers
AOL
NetFind Kids Only "From AOL, it contains links to sites that are safe
for kids. AOL Only!" Search Engine Watch
Awesome
Library "Over 14,000 sites have been classified into a directory, specifically
organized for teachers, students and parents. Information can be found by browsing
or searching." Search Engine Watch
Big
Chalk "An education portal that provides content for elementary, middle
school and high school aged kids. Also features teacher resources and online curriculum."
About.com Web Search
Colorado
Virtual Library for Kids "Browse or search through thousands of Web sites
for children, selected by 'volunteer school library media specialists, educators,
and other library professionals.' Colorful and appealing. Includes resources for
parents and teachers. Many of the Web sites were originally selected for the KidsClick
Web project. From the Colorado State Library and the High Plains (CO) Regional
Library Service System." Librarians' Index to the Internet
FactMonster.com "(formerly known as Infopleasekids.com) was launched in August 2000 by Information Please. Fact Monster and its Homework Center have received national recognition for their unbeatable reference materials, fun facts and features, and individualized homework help." Search Engine Watch
Great Web Sites For Kids "An annotated directory of hundreds of links for children, young teens, and adults caring for children, with topics such as games, music, stories, sports, technology, politics, and religion; there is a small collection of sites in Spanish. The site's selection criteria page includes guidelines for judging the quality of Web sites. Maintained by the Great Web Sites Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), part of the American Library Association (ALA)." Librarians' Index to the Internet
High School Hub "This is 'a noncommercial gateway to excellent free online academic resources for high school students'.There are subject guides to a variety of study areas; college information; and links to media, search engines, libraries, and high schools and their newspapers. A Reference Collection includes links to numerous reference sources including almanacs, Britannica.com, grammar, and writing tips. On the lighter side, there are games and puzzles to try when on a study break." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Just
for Kids "This browsable collection of links from Access Washington includes
sections for homework help, government pages, science and nature, and social studies
and geography. Includes sites from Washington state and beyond. From the Washington
State Department of Information Services." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Kid Info "Designed
to provide students with links to homework help resources, this directory is organized
into twelve subject areas: American history, art, computers, current events and
newspapers, foreign languages, geography and social studies, health, English language
skills, mathematics, music, sciences, and world history. Also includes reference
resources: almanacs, atlases, calendars, career information, dictionaries, encyclopedias,
library and ask-an-expert sites, museums, quotations, and study skills. Other
sections include search engines for children and fun sites (comics, hobbies, games,
etc.)." Librarians' Index to the Internet
KidsClick! "A searchable, browsable directory of over 6,300 Web resources
for children and those who work with them. Grouped into fifteen major categories
with many sub-categories, entries are briefly annotated and include the number
of illustrations and reading level. The advanced search mode allows searching
for these two variables, as well as subjects, titles, and descriptions. Don't
miss their Search Lessons and Picture and Sound Search Tools pages. Developed
by the Ramapo Catskill Library System, NY." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Kids' Space "A place for children
to share their works of art, short stories, and music with others." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
Linkasaurus "Directory of links to Web sites for children 'authorized, created or operated by the organization, company or entity.' Categories include Celebrities, Toys and Games, Books and Reading, Science Fun, Computers and Video Games, Internet Fun and Searching, Amusement Parks, TV Shows, Food and Nutrition, Comics and Cartoons, and more." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Linkopedia
Kidzone "Rated and reviewed sites for children aged 2 to 10." Search
Engine Watch
OH!
Kids "This directory of annotated resources for children is arranged
both by age groups (ranging from ages 3 through 17) and by subject within each
group. Homework Help is categorized by school assignment area (arts, current events,
language arts, mathematics, Ohio, science, social studies). Searchable. From the
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)." Librarians' Index to
the Internet
OneKey "is a combination of
a kid-safe directory compiled by Jim Perkins, and access to Google's safe search
environment. The directory lists family friendly web sites in over 500 categories."
About.com Web Search
Pathfinders
for Kids "Appropriate for children, these annotated pathfinders contain
"list[s] of library materials, web sites, and other information about a topic."
Can be browsed by broad subject, or alphabetically. From the Indianapolis Marion
County Public Library." Librarians' Index to the Internet
School-Libraries.Net
"Subtitled Peter Milbury's Network of School Librarian Web Pages this is
a directory (by country) of Web pages of school librarians. Peter Milbury, school
librarian in Chico, CA, also provides links to professional associations, K-12
school sites and curriculum-related pages maintained by librarians, and pages
to help with Web page creation." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Surfing the Net with Kids "If
you're looking for good Web sites for children, check out this organized and searchable
collection of reviewed and rated sites. From a syndicated newspaper column written
by Barbara Feldman." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Virtual
Schoolhouse (CEARCH) "A Meta-Library of K-12 Internet Links. Searchable.
Cisco Educational ARCHives. Librarians' Index to the Internet
Yahooligans!: The Web Guide for Kids
"A searchable and browsable directory of the Internet designed specifically
for 8 to 14 year olds. The site also has games, jokes, a book club, and other
diversions." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids "is brought to the World Wide Web as a service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Ben's Guide serves as the educational component of GPO Access, GPO's service to provide the official online version of legislative and regulatory information.
This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities. And, just as GPO Access provides locator services to U.S. Government sites, Ben's Guide provides a similar service to U.S. Government Web sites developed for kids."
Congress for Kids "Students, what do you think of first when you hear the words "federal government?" Many of you may immediately think, "dull, boring, what's that got to do with me?"
But
learning about government doesn't have to be boring. Congress for Kids gives you
access to interactive, fun-filled experiences designed to help you learn about
the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect you. Although
designed for students in grades fourth through high school, other students, teachers,
parents, and interested citizens will find helpful, engaging activities, too."
FirstGov
for Kids "This site, which is organized into twenty subject areas ranging
from art to transportation, contains links to federal and other sites that would
be of interest to children. From the Federal Consumer Information Center."
Librarians' Index to the Internet
BJ
Pinchbeck's Homework Helper "Hundreds of recommended sources for learning
about everything from English and foreign languages to art and science."
Librarians' Index to the Internet
"The
Columbia Encyclopedia for free at Encyclopedia.com. Microsoft
Encarta, in a very abridged format, is also free. However, because much of
its content is blocked unless you are a registered owner of the CD version, it
may be frustrating to use. AOL members have free access to the full World
Book Online. World Book Online is also available for free through many public
library sites by using your library card number. Jinny Gudmundsen. "Sites
help kids learn how to use Internet for research". San Jose Mercury
News, Nov. 20, 2002.
FactMonster.com "(formerly known as Infopleasekids.com) was launched in August 2000 by Information Please. Fact Monster and its Homework Center have received national recognition for their unbeatable reference materials, fun facts and features, and individualized homework help." Search Engine Watch
KCTools from the American Library Association: "Welcome to KidsConnect's research toolbox for students. It will help you become more comfortable with the research process. In KCTools you'll find help with four basic phases of the research process. It begins with 'I wonder' and asks you to think about your question or topic and how to seek further advice on the Internet."
Kid Info "Designed to provide students with links to homework help resources, this directory is organized into twelve subject areas: American history, art, computers, current events and newspapers, foreign languages, geography and social studies, health, English language skills, mathematics, music, sciences, and world history. Also includes reference resources: almanacs, atlases, calendars, career information, dictionaries, encyclopedias, library and ask-an-expert sites, museums, quotations, and study skills. Other sections include search engines for children and fun sites (comics, hobbies, games, etc.)." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Learning
Links "Nice collection of links to help with homework assignments. From
the Canton (Mich.) Public Library." Librarians' Index to the Internet
School Bell: Homework Answers
"Yahooligans! guide to homework help and resources." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
Ask Jeeves for Kids! "Ask Jeeves is a unique service where you enter a question, and Ask Jeeves tries to point you to the right web page that provides an answer. At Ask Jeeves For Kids, answers have been vetted for appropriateness. Also, if Ask Jeeves cannot answer a question, it pulls results from various search engines in its metacrawler mode. At Ask Jeeves For Kids, no site that is on SurfWatch's block list will be listed." Search Engine Watch
Family
Source Advanced Search provides access to a small database of about one million
"family friendly" web pages. The criteria that Family Source uses to
determines what is and is not family friendly is not provided.
ICONnect: KidsConnect "This
site, staffed with volunteer online librarians, promises to provide answers, within
48 hours, to questions posed via e-mail. The service is free. Run by the American
Association of School Librarians of the American Library Association." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
Ithaki 4 KiDs is a metasearch engine
which searches Dmoz Kids, Yahooligans, FactMonster, ArtKidsRule, AOLKids, AwesomeLibrary,
and KidsClick! simultaneously, removes the duplicates, ranks the results and shows
them in one page.
Ivy's
Search Engine Resources for Kids "Children can type in their search request
to eight different kid-friendly search engines without leaving the site. This
site also has links to numerous other kid search sites and Web guides for children
that were researched by a grandfather for his granddaughter." Jinny Gudmundsen.
"Sites
help kids learn how to use Internet for research".
San Jose Mercury
News, Nov. 20, 2002.
Kid's
Tools for Searching the Internet "This page puts the best children's
search engines and directories onto a single page. You can find forms for KidsClick!,
Yahooligans!, Education World, Awesome Library, StudyWEB, Ask Jeeves for Kids,
Berit's Best Sites, ThinkQuest Library, and GEM Gateway to Educational Materials.
Bookmark it for children and parents!" Librarians' Index to the Internet
OneKey
"is a combination of a kid-safe directory compiled by Jim Perkins, and access
to Google's safe search environment. The directory lists family friendly web sites
in over 500 categories." About.com Web Search
TekMom's
Search Tools for Students "All-in-one search page for kid search sites
and research resources." Search Engine Watch
Yahooligans!:
The Web Guide for Kids "Yahoo for kids, designed for ages 7 to 12. Sites
are hand-picked to be appropriate for children. Also, unlike normal Yahoo, searches
will not be forwarded to Yahoo's search engine partner Inktomi if there is no
match from within the Yahooligan listings. This prevents possibly objectionable
sites from slipping onto the screen. Additionally, adult-oriented
banner advertising
will not appear within the service. Yahooligans is the oldest major directory
for children, launched in March 1996." Search Engine Watch
"As
children get older and are able to comprehend more sophisticated issues, their
research needs can outgrow the returns of a kid-friendly search engine. When this
happens, try Google,
an excellent general search engine. Google consistently ferrets out relevant sites
and users aren't barraged with an advertising avalanche.
When the research
topic is more specialized, head to Noodle
Tools. This Web site offers a set of free research tools to help kids choose
the best research strategy. By clicking on the 'Noodle Quest'' tool, kids will
be asked seven questions about their research. After indicating that they are
kids and identifying the types of media they are seeking and the timeliness of
the information needed, the tool returns a recommended research strategy with
links to resources on the Internet.
Noodle Tools also offers the 'Choose
a Search Engine'' tool that provides a chart showing 31 different ways to approach
information and multiple links to how to obtain that information. For example,
if children are seeking biographical information or U.S. government information,
the chart links them to specific research tools that specialize in finding that
type of information.
Encyclopedia research." Jinny Gudmundsen. "Sites
help kids learn how to use Internet for research". San Jose Mercury
News, Nov. 20, 2002.
ABC's at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) "From 'A is for Armor' in Benjamin West's Thetis Bringing Armor to Achilles to 'Z is for Zinnias' in Ruth Waskowitz 's Mr. Dewey's Zinnias, this delightful online exhibition illustrates the alphabet with nineteenth and twentieth century American art. The twenty-six paintings are from the collection of a Connecticut museum." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Albright-Knox
Artgames "This appealing site provides activities designed to engage
children in playful interactive learning about works of art in the collection
of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.' Includes a games gallery,
the opportunity to create art online, and a link to an illustrated index to the
collections at Albright-Knox. Available in English and Spanish." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
From
Pokemon® to Picasso: Art Rights and Wrongs "Written by fifth-grade
students, this award-winning Thinkquest Junior project discusses copyrights, trademarks,
licensing, music copyrights, and counterfeits. It includes pages on how to write
letters requesting permission to use images or text on a Web site, how to keep
track of permissions, how to find copyright rules on Web sites, and how to acknowledge
text and images." Librarians' Index to the Internet
Great Web Sites For Kids "An annotated directory of hundreds of links for children, young teens, and adults caring for children, with topics such as games, music, stories, sports, technology, politics, and religion; there is a small collection of sites in Spanish. The site's selection criteria page includes guidelines for judging the quality of Web sites. Maintained by the Great Web Sites Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), part of the American Library Association (ALA)." Librarians' Index to the Internet
How to Keep Safe in Chat Rooms "This site provides information on the dangers of using unmoderated Internet chat rooms, and aims to "stimulate parents and caregivers to take greater interest in what their children are doing on the net and help them ensure that we all use the net safely." Includes an online chat simulation game, parents' guide, links to good chat room examples, and recommendations for keeping safe in online chat rooms. From Childnet International." Librarians' Index to the Internet
The
Internet Archive/International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) provides
a free online collection of international literature for children. The library's
primary purpose is to provide access to literature that helps children understand
the global society in which they live. Representatives from national libraries
select materials from their respective countries. "The mission of the ICDL
is to select, collect, digitize, and organize children's materials in their
original languages and to create appropriate technologies for access and use
by children 3-13 years old."
Kid
Pub "A searchable collection of 'more than 36,000 stories [and poems]
written by kids from all over the planet!' Any child or young adult can submit
their writings using the easy submission form. Also offered is a way for children
to get e-mail pen pals from many places around the world." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
The Kids on the Web "Annotated
collection of sites that offer information for and about children. Sections
include Fun Stuff, PenPals, Homework Tools, Educational Sites, Things for Adults,
Children's Books and Stories, Safety on the Net, and Things for Teens. Maintained
by Brendan Kehoe, author of "Zen and the Art of the Internet." Librarians'
Index to the Internet
Websites
for Teachers
Education World "Over 500,000 sites of interest to educators. Browsable or searchable, with the ability to narrow in by appropriate grade level. Launched in spring 1996." Search Engine Watch
ERIC has begun a transition as a new U.S. Department of Education contractor develops a new model for the ERIC database and services. ERIC clearinghouses' Web sites, including AskERIC (see below), and their toll-free telephone numbers are now closed. You can use this Web site to:
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators "This World Wide Web (WWW) site, developed for teachers of grades K through 12, lists hundreds of Internet sites designed to enhance curriculum and teacher professional growth. Updated daily, the home page contains links to general information about the WWW as well as links to educational sites in a variety of subject areas such as mathematics, science, and technology, art, music, and literature, and history, social studies, and entertainment. The site also includes links to search engines and slide show tutorials that instruct users in Web searching and browsing. Abstracted 07/97. (Author/LCT)" ENC Online
SearchEdu.com
"Index of pages built by crawling education web sites." Search
Engine Watch
SmartWriters.com, For everyone who
writes, reads or teaches literature for kids. An award-winning site: "It
is our goal as well to give librarians and teachers a great directory of children's
authors and illustrators who are available for school visits, book signings,
and other public appearances that will enhance these educators' curriculum and
make a memorable impression on their students."
Check out the links For Educators and Kids' Room.
SuperKids "is a website for parents
and teachers who want the best in education for their children. SuperKids provides
Reviews and ratings of educational software, Practical and fun tools for online
and offline use, News about important educational issues, Views of visionaries
and policymakers."
Teach-nology.com "Directory
of web sites for teachers and educators." Search Engine Watch
Teachers'
Domain "is a multimedia digital library for K-12 teachers and students.
You'll find a robust collection of classroom-ready digital resources, multimedia
lesson plans and professional development resources. Each resource is tailored
to specific grade levels and correlated to national and state standards. Teachers'
Domain has been developed by WGBH, with major
funding from the National Science Foundation. Keep up the great work!"
Larry Goldberg, Director of Media Access Group, WGBH Boston.
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