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Students' Page

Hello Students! Welcome to these web pages just for YOU to use. Here you can find out about classwork you missed. You can send me messages and homework. You can check your answers to questions. You can look at ideas to help you learn. You can find interesting Internet sites to practice and study or to find information for your school work.

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On-line Materials Section:

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Interesting Web Sites...

...for studying and practicing all kinds of English:

• Kids Language Arts
  This site is for children of all ages learning English as a first or second language, (vocabulary building exercises, guides to children's literature, links to online dictionaries.
• Grammar Now
  This site is about English grammar, composition, research, and formatting. If you ask a question, the answer will be sent to you by e-mail. ...for learning about Art, Music and Languages
• Cyber Playground
  Links to online articles and other educational resources, especially language, the arts, and music.
• National Museum of American Art
  From the Smithsonian Institution website....for English literature:
• Children's Literature Web Guide
  The Children's Literature Web Guide is a comprehensive guide to books for children and young adults. It includes lists of the best children's books, music, and videos, and links to Web-based reading resources for teachers and parents.
• Stories to Grow By
  Stories to Grow By is a compendium of short stories for children. You can choose by type (adventure, fairy tales, riddles); theme (courage, honesty, restraint); or age level. The stories are nondenominational, and they're beautifully illustrated with children's drawings. To make sure you won't read past your child's bedtime, each story includes an estimated reading time. ...for finding out information for almost any subject:
• Ask Jeeves (for kids)
  Let's you search the Web for answers to questions phrased in plain English. Results are presented in an easy to use format than other search engines.
• Britannica
  Brittanica.com is a free online version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica that includes links to articles from such magazines as Newsweek and Discover as well as current news and sports. For $50, a yearly subscription to Encyclopaedia Britannica Online gets you extra articles and search features.
• Encarta
  Includes an encyclopedia, dictionary, and world atlas. Search for specific information or browse topics by subject.
• School Discovery Homework Help
  500 links to education resources around the Net.
• World Book
  An online encyclopedia with extensive search functions. Costs U.S.$49.95/year, but a 30-day free trial is available. (Some content requires special plug-ins.)...for Geography and History
• 3D Atlas Online
  Facts about everything geographic, from Afganistan to Zimbabwe. It also includes an educator's area with links to other geography Web sites.
• BBC Online History
  Resources for teaching history, including games and timelines. BBC Online also includes a comprehensive guide to historical education sources on the Web. (Some resources require Macromedia Flash plug-in.)
• History Wiz
  Historical facts, exhibits, books, and links at or above high-school level.
• National Geographic Xpeditions
  Allows children to participate in educationally sound, interactive geography adventures and links to helpful geography resources. (Requires QuickTime VR.)
• The History Channel
  Interactive exhibits, lesson plans, and other resources for children and adults. Searchable for historical facts by decade or by keyword.
• The History Net
  Articles and links about U.S. and World history. Interviews, profiles, and eyewitness accounts. Regularly updated.
• The World Fact Book
  Information on every country in the world. Produced by the U.S. CIA...for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Encyberpedia
  Links to mathematical web sites for children and teachers.
• KidScience
  Online articles covering science and technology topics, educational interactive games and puzzles for children.
• KidsMath
  Educational games, exercises, and articles to assist children improve their ability and confidence.
• KidsEarth
  Topics areas such as the weather and the oceans. From NASA.
• KidsHealth
  For children interested in learning about health. Answers to common health questions and an interactive guide to the human body. (Requires Macromedia ShockWave plug-in.)
• New Scientist
  The British scientific magazine's online website with articles from the magazine.
• Nye Labs
  A U.S. PBS science presenter's home page. Interactive episode guide. Home science experiments!
• School Discovery Science Fair
  A handbook and topic ideas for children and helpful hints and guidelines for their parents.
• Scientific American
  Includes the current issue of Scientific American, an archive of articles from previous issues and a frequently asked questions section.
• Smithsonian Institution
  A virtual museum. Special areas for earth, marine, and space science.

(Acknowledgement: Many of the links in the 'For Anyone' section first appeared in MacWorld magazine.)