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Great Web Sites for Students Ages 9-12
Note about all site recommendations: It's wise for parents and teachers to check sites before using them with children. Although we at the Computer Learning Foundation have looked at these sites, we have not investigated all the links from them. You should keep in mind that sites change and that the content may differ from when we checked.
Alphabets - A fun place for students. Includes word puzzles, games, sports, etc.
Authors & Illustrators on the Web - Very interesting connections to authors and illustrators with sites on the web.
Beakman's World - Educational resources presented in unique ways.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy - Like the PBS television show, the site is a great place for parents and kids.
Cartoon Network - Cartoons kids will enjoy.
Classic Books Online - Read the classics online using this resource.
Colonial Williamsburg - Go back into the past by traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia.
Discovery Kids -Discovery Channel's place for children.
Dinosaur Site-Sue - Learn about the largest and most complete dinosaur ever found.
Fantastic Forest Game - Learn about forests with this National Geographic fun.
Fun School - Activities for Grades 3 & 4
Fun School - Activities for Grades 5 & 6
First Ladies of the United States - Learn about the wives of the Presidents of the United States.
Frog Dissection - A virtual frog dissection kit. Dissection without the smell.
Good Books List - Out-of-this-world book suggestions.
The Jason Project - Explore, discover, interact with this exciting science project.
Johnson Space Center - Numerous exciting connections brought to you by NASA.
Keypals Club International - Penpals, anyone?
Kidlink - Excellent projects link students and teachers all over the world.
Kids Activities - A variety of suggestions and games for children.
KidsCom - Loads of fun for kids.
Kids on the Web - Help with finding penpals.
KidsWeb - A learning resource with links to arts, science, social studies, etc.
Kid's Corner - Puzzles, hangman, and more.
Little House on the Prairie Home Page -The Wilder pages, includes information on the books, music and illustrations.
MidLink Magazine - A digital magazine for kids, 8-18.
Mount Vernon - Visit the home of George Washington and learn about life in colonial times.
Newbery Award Books - Excellent books for students to read, books of the year for children's lit.
Newton's Apple - Public Television's family science show.
Our Town - Computer Learning Foundation links to school/community sites.
Planet Zoom - Ideas for Kindergarten through Grade 6 students.
The Presidents List - A unique list featuring US Presidents.
Readers' Theater - Stories to read together.
Stone Soup Magazine by Young Writers - Perfect for motivating those writers in your classes.
Stories on the Web - A collection of stories for children.
U.S. Presidents - Biographies and photos of US Presidents
White House for Kids - Learn about the White House
Wonderful World of Insects - Clever pages with excellent information about the "most successful lifeform on the planet."
Yahooligans Search Site for Kids - Safe site for searching.
The Yuckiest Site on the Web - Select extra slimy or plain for your yucky viewing.
Zeeks - Lots of fun activities for kids, including a Factory for learning to program and create presentations.
NOTE: See reference, museum, homework and magazine sites, also.
