TOP ONLINE LEARNING SITES

In this section you'll find a list of our Top Site picks for this week. Reviewed Web sites that offer outstanding learning opportunities or are of high education value are named Top Sites by our panel of educators. We're pleased to recommend these sites to you. Bookmark this site and return each week. And visit our Top Sites Archive for quick reference to previous Top Sites.

 

 

 

This Week's Top Sites

 

1. Elementary School Lesson Plans- Science
Subject: Science/Astronomy 
Level: Elementary - Middle School

http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/hex/visit/lesson/lesson_links1.html#elem8

This is an ideal site for any science teacher. There are over 200 lesson plans focusing on astronomy, the solar system, space exploration, sky and atmosphere, the earth, light, color and optics. In addition, the lessons provide background information and suggested activities to reinforce concepts taught. All at your fingertips!

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2. Fourteen Days in October: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Subject: History
Level: High School
http://hyperion.advanced.org/11046/

The closest the world has come to nuclear war was the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. This site provides an in-depth account and analysis of the Crisis, and it has a unique approach to teaching about this stressful time in American history. The Crisis Room is where the tension begins to build

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3. Classroom Direct
Subject: Educator Resources
Level: All
http://www.classroomdirect.com

Preparing for the upcoming school year? No need to go to an educational supply store, when you can shop online. If you need arts and crafts supplies, resource books by subject, or motivators like stickers or pencil toppers, then look no further. Classroom Direct brings this all to you through the Internet. Also, review the free lesson plans submitted by fellow educators available in the "Community Classroom."

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4. Web Battleship
Subject: Thinking Skills
Level: All
 http://genesis.ne.mediaone.net/battle/

It is the summer, so let them play games. Web Battleship (similar to the board game) is not only fun, but it also requires kids to use thinking skills such as logic and strategy needed in other disciplines. Kids can hone these skills playing against computer opponents.

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5. NewsBank
Subject: Internet Resource
Level: All
 http://www.newsbank.com

NewsBank is the leading publisher of primary source information for high school through elementary school. With more than 27 years of experience integrating newspaper information into the curriculum, NewsBank offers a broad spectrum of information resources designed to expand the impact of library-media and technology programs. Not only does NewsBank give students the access to current, original, real-world content, but is also allows students to see different perspectives and challenges them to critically think.

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