Click on a category below to jump to resources by subject or select the
"All-Purpose" link to view information and lesson plans relevant to all subjects.
If you have any suggestions, please contact the Youth Services Department.
All Purpose Websites:
Includes links to bulletin board ideas, issues faced by many teachers, general teacher resources that are not subject specific, lesson plans, social and emotional resources, free stuff, and more.
Awesome Library
Organizes 28,000 reviewed web resources by subject. Includes reference materials, periodicals, news, multimedia sites and more. Click on “Teachers” for information tailored to your needs.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
Best on the Web for Teachers
Their slogan is “THE web portal for educators!” Take a look and see.
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/index.html
BlogBib
Information for people new to blogs, including a “style manual,” information about software, and sample policies.
http://blog-bib.blogspot.com/
Bulletin Board Ideas and Tips for K-3 Teachers
An organized list of some of the best teacher creations on the Web.
http://www.teachingheart.net/bboard.html
Center for Applied Special Technology
Lesson plans, online tools, and suggestions to help classrooms become places where all types of students can learn. Click on the “Teaching Every Student” link for specific information for teachers.
http://www.cast.org/research/udl/
EdHelper
Links to curriculum areas by grade, as well as graphic organizers, art projects and daily skills reviews.
http://www.edhelper.com/
Educator’s Reference Desk
2,000+ lesson plans, 3,000+ links to online education information, and 200+ question archive responses from the creators of AskERIC and the Virtual Reference Desk.
http://www.eduref.org/
EduPlace
EduPlace provides K-8 resources for teachers, students, and parents. It includes reading/language arts, math, science, social studies, intervention, professional development, activities, games, and textbook support.
http://www.eduplace.com/index.html
FamilyEducation.com
Their mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives.
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
This nonprofit organization sponsored by the NEA provides a searchable database of over 40,000 educational materials available on the Internet.
http://www.thegateway.org/
Harcourt School Publisher
The basal elementary school publishing unit of Harcourt develops, publishes, and markets textbooks and related instructional materials for school and home use by students in preschool through sixth grade.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/
Illinois Learning Standards
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/Default.htm
Kids Can Press – Resource Room
This site provides free downloadable educational materials to teachers, librarians, and parents. Includes lesson plans, thematic unit study guides, illustrated hands-on activities, novel studies, and more. Note: you will be asked to enter your email address to register.
http://kidscanpress.com/resourceroom/
Kindergarten Connection
A site devoted entirely to kindergarten and kindergarten teachers.
http://www.kconnect.com
Learning Page
Free worksheets, clipart, and lesson plans for preschool and elementary school teachers.
http://www.learningpage.com
Library of Congress’ Learning Page
Lesson plans, activities, and more, from the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/index.html
National Education Association (NEA)
The nation's leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education provides links for teachers and parents, as well as news about legislative action and other issues affecting public schools.
http://www.nea.org/
The Neverending Search
Award-winning author and Library Information Specialist Joyce Kasman Valenza guides you and your students in “finding and using the good stuff.”
http://joycevalenza.com/
Pics4Learning
This site provides copyright-free images for teachers and students. Browse by category or search the images. Also includes lesson plans to browse or search.
http://www.pics4learning.com/
“Put an End to Plagiarism in Your Classroom”
An important article by Educationworld.com for use in your classroom.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr390.shtml
Teachers and Families
This is a great site to use as a home resource for all age levels. Includes theme based activities, learning projects, practice pages, review pages, and links to even more resources.
http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/
The Teacher’s Corner
This site has primary and intermediate teacher resources from classroom management to thematic units and book reviews.
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/
TeachersFirst
A collection of lessons and web resources for K-12 classroom teachers, their students, and students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area and grade level, making it easy to locate lesson plans and associated web resources.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/
Teacher/Pathfinder
An educational Internet Village, which won a U.S. Department of Education Innovation in Education Award.
http://www.teacherpathfinder.org/
Teachnet.org
Lesson plans, resources for new teachers, information about professionalism, and more from Teachers Network.
http://teachnet.org/
TeAch-nology.com
TeAch-nology.com offers teachers free access to 19,000 lesson plans, 5,600 printable worksheets, over 200,000 reviewed web sites, rubrics, educational games, teaching tips, advice from expert teachers, current education news, teacher downloads, web quests, and teacher tools for creating exciting classroom instruction.
http://www.teach-nology.com/
Techlife@school
Comprehensive lists of links related to all areas of teaching and school librarianship.
http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/inqlinks.html
School Services
Programs, resources, and networking opportunities from the Metropolitan Library System.
http://www.sls.lib.il.us/consulting/schresor.html
United States Department of Education Teacher Page
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/landing.jhtml?src=pn
Also try the “Tools for Student Success” page:
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/tools-for-success/index.html
Virtual Field Trips
Take a virtual trip and introduce your students to everything from Math to the Chesapeake Bay. Other topics include Picasso, the Underground Railroad, and Edgar Allan Poe.
http://thinkport.org/classroom/trips.tp
Yahooligans! Teachers' Guide
Good sites and resources to explore the Internet, including literacy, surfing and evaluating sites, lesson plans, and activity ideas for specific themes.
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/tg/
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All-Purpose Lesson Plan Sites:
The following sites provide lesson plans for a variety of subjects.
To jump to subject-specific lesson plans and information, please choose a subject from the list below.
Busy Teachers’ Website K-12
Lesson plans for every subject and grade, including archaeology, math, history, chemistry, and more! Also includes a resource center with a rubric maker, information about technology, and other reference sources.
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/BusyT/homepg.html
Education World
Curriculum ideas, professional development, a search engine designed with educators in mind, site reviews, and other information especially for teachers.
http://www.education-world.com/
National Endowment for the Humanities
Lesson plans and general information about the humanities.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
This site has lesson plan ideas from teachers in all subjects, from the arts to technology.
http://www.mcrel.org/lesson-plans/index.asp
Scholastic’s Teacher Page
Free lesson plans, tools, and resources for your classroom.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/
S.O.S. for Information Literacy
This site is designed to help educators enhance the teaching of information literacy skills. It includes a lesson plan database and more. Please note that this site requires a free membership to search or add your own resources to the database.
http://www.informationliteracy.org
The Teachers Lounge Wiki
Lesson plans for a variety of subjects.
http://teacherslounge.editme.com/
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Art & Music:
ArtEdventure
Art project ideas, games, lesson plans, and more.
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/
The Art Institute of Chicago’s Teacher Page
This site provides information for teachers and their students about the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as lesson plans for teachers to use in the museum and in the classroom.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/students/teachers.html
Early Childhood Art Projects
Art ideas for the classroom.
http://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F/art.html
Popular Songs in American History
Song lyrics and midi files of American songs from 1600s-1900s. Also includes sea shanty songs and some historical background information.
http://www.contemplator.com/america/
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Career and Employment Information:
American Association of School Librarians Education and Careers
Career development and continuing education resources for those in or seeking to enter the field of school librarianship.
http://www.ala.org/aasltemplate.cfm?section=aasleducation
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Career Center
This site allows job seekers to post resumes, browse jobs, or search by state, language, or level.
http://jobcentral.actfl.org/
American Montessori Society Employment Opportunities
Job opportunities for preschool teachers with American Montessori Society member schools.
http://www.amshq.org/member_employmentOpps.htm
Educator’s Reference Desk Employment Information
This site provides a variety of websites for job seekers including position advertisements and career advice.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Reference/Employment
The National Council for the Social Studies Career Center
This site presents a list of job advertisements for social studies and history teachers and professors.
http://www.ncss.org/careers/
The National Council of Teachers of English Career Opportunities
This site provides a list of English teaching positions across the country sorted by grade level.
http://www.ncte.org/about/over/careers/
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Jobs Online
This site provides a sortable list of mathematics teaching positions across the country.
http://www.nctm.org/jobs/
The National Science Teachers Association Career Center
This site allows job seekers to post resumes, browse job listings, or search by state. It also provides resume guidelines and interview tips.
http://careers.nsta.org/default.asp
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Character Education & Service Learning:
DoSomething.org
Created by Do Something, a nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging students to participate in community service, this website also includes information about developing service learning courses. The “Challenges” section suggests possible activities.
http://www.dosomething.org/
GoodCharacter.com
Free resources, materials, and lesson plans related to character education and service learning.
http://www.goodcharacter.com/
KIDS Consortium
Kids Involved Doing Service (KIDS) provides model service projects, for all grade levels, that are tied to national academic standards. The organization has created a service learning model to help educators integrate service learning with their regular subjects.
World Wise Schools
This site, provided by the Peace Corps, provides a number of service learning lesson plans for all grade levels. The student link includes project ideas and other resources.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/
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Competitions and Activities:
IHSA Speech Competition
http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ie/index.htm
MathCounts
http://www.mathcounts.org/
National Geographic Bee
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/index.html
National Forensic League
http://www.nflonline.org/Main/HomePage
National History Day
http://www.nhd.org/
National Model United Nations
http://www.nmun.org/
Scholastic Bowl
http://www.ihsa.org/activity/scb/index.htm
Scripps National Spelling Bee
http://www.spellingbee.com/about.shtml
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D.A.R.E.:
Clarendon Hills Police Department D.A.R.E.
http://www.clarendon-hills.il.us/chpd/dare.html
D.A.R.E. Official Website
http://www.dare.com/home/default.asp
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Foreign Languages:
California Foreign Language Project: Resources
Resources for 13 different languages, including French, German, and Spanish. The listings for each language include links to general resources, professional resources, student resources, literature, news, cultural information, maps, and more.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/CFLP/lg/lang.html
Educator’s Reference Desk Lesson Plans
Includes French, Spanish, Sign Language, Linguistics, and Cultural Awareness lesson plans.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Foreign_Language
FL Teach
This listserv and web-based forum for foreign language teachers includes a searchable archive and FAQs.
http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/
Goethe Tests
The Goethe Institute provides free online tests and crossword puzzles (with solutions) for a variety of languages. Choose your native language and then the language you want to learn, and begin.
http://www.goethe-verlag.com/tests/index1.htm
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Gifted Lesson Extensions:
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Children
FAQs, fact sheets, information about laws, and helpful articles for teachers of gifted children and children with disabilities.
http://www.ericec.org/
Gifted Education Cooperative
This local, non-profit organization serves Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, and Oak Brook residents. It provides a support network for parents, as well as activities for children.
http://www.hinsdaleinfo.net/geco/
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
Despite the odd name, this comprehensive site has information for parents and teachers of gifted children. It also includes articles designed to help teachers with curriculum modifications, proficiency testing, and other issues related to gifted children in the classroom.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
Illinois Association for Gifted Children
This site is designed for teachers of gifted children. It includes curriculum units, professional development opportunities, standards, and links to related websites.
http://www.iagcgifted.org
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Health & Physical Education:
Educator’s Reference Desk Lesson Plans – Health
This site provides lesson plans for a number of health topics, such as body systems and senses, nutrition, safety, and human sexuality. Includes resources for grades K – 12.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Health
Educator’s Reference Desk Lesson Plans – Physical Education
Teach your students to play Wombat Ball, Man from Mars, and more. Games, sports skills, and other physical education lessons for grades K – 12 are available.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Physical_Education
The Food Guide Pyramid for Kids
This site provides information, games, and posters about the new Food Guide Pyramid.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/
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History, Social Studies & Geography:
Ancestors
This website for the PBS series “Ancestors” includes lesson plans and class activities related to genealogy and ancestry.
http://www.byubroadcasting.org/ancestors/
“African American Odyssey”
This online exhibit, from the Library of Congress’ American Memory project explores African American history through documents, maps, manuscripts, and photographs from the Library’s collection.
http://www.memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aointro.html
The Anne Frank Web Guide
Provides information about Anne Frank and the Holocaust through text, photographs, film clips, and more. Also includes tips for creating PowerPoint presentations and how to use images from the website.
http://www.annefrankguide.net/
Ben’s Guide to the US Government
Ben Franklin guides teachers, parents, and children through the government. Learn about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Citizenship, and more. The Teachers and Parents section includes curriculum guides and suggestions for using the site in the classroom.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Black History Month
Free resources about Black History Month from publisher Thompson Gale, including biographies, timelines, and activities.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/
Chicago History Museum's History Lab
The Chicago Historical Society’s lesson plans and activities for your classroom.
http://www.chicagohistory.org/education/resources/history-lab
The Field Museum
Chicago’s natural history museum provides educator resources, online learning, outreach programs, and online exhibits.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/education/default.htm
Genealogy for Kids
This site has ad-free genealogy forms, including a questionnaire and two types of family tree forms.
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/topics/hobbies/genforms.htm
George’s Military History Podcast
School Library Journal highlighted this site in February 2006 as a unique military history site. Created by fifteen-year-old George Hageman, the site provides 10-15 minute podcasts about a variety of military history subjects. A good place for interesting tidbits of information or to help spark classroom discussion.
http://militaryhistorypodcast.blogspot.com/
Google Earth
This free download provides satellite images of Earth. Zoom in from space to the Hinsdale Public Library and see a detailed view of the building. Get directions, tilt to see some buildings in 3-D, and more. Note: requires Windows XP or Mac OS 10.3.9+ and a high speed Internet connection.
http://earth.google.com/
Hispanic Heritage
Free resources about Hispanic culture from publisher Thompson Gale, including biographies, timelines, and activities.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/chh/
Holocaust Museum – Teaching Resources
Downloadable teaching resources, online teacher workshops, information about art and writing contests, and more.
http://www.ushmm.org/education/foreducators/
Holocaust Museum – Teaching Resources submitted by Museum Teacher Fellows
The museum offers teaching fellowships each year and makes lesson plans and book reviews available for other educators.
http://mandelproject.us/index.html
Ice Age Art
This exhibit, provided by Humanities Interactive, has essays and photographs about Ice Age art, as well as games and learning activities. Their site also includes information about other ancient cultures, the medieval world, and the Americas.
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/ancient/iceage/index.html?collectionVar=AncientCulturesStop&pageVar=1
Monticello and Thomas Jefferson
Education resources about Thomas Jefferson and Monticello, including a virtual tour of Monticello.
http://www.monticello.org/education/study_resource.html
National History Day
http://www.nhd.org/
Popular Songs in American History
Song lyrics and midi files of American songs from 1600s-1900s. Also includes sea shanty songs and some historical background information.
http://www.contemplator.com/america/
Plimoth Plantation
Learn about the first Thanksgiving, Native Americans, and the first settlers at the Plimoth Plantation. The site also includes teacher guides.
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
This online exhibit presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History includes activities and information for teachers and students. Explore the learning resources, timeline of American conflicts, and more.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/
Using Biographies in the Classroom
Author Kathleen Krull’s guide to using biographies in the classroom, including “38 Things to Do with Biography in the Classroom” and “10 Tips for Students Writing Biographies.”
http://www.kathleenkrull.com/teachers.html
Women’s History
Free resources about women’s history from publisher Thompson Gale, including biographies, timelines, and activities.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/whm/
World Wise Schools
Presented by the Peace Corps, this site provides lesson plans and resources for the classroom that can be sorted by geographic region, grade, or subject. Statistics, maps, and videos about Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas are included.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/
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Language Arts, Literature, Reading & Writing:
Please visit the Librarians’ section for sites with book suggestions for your students. The Library also maintains lists of book suggestions for each grade level online and in the Youth Services Department.
Database of Award-Winning Children’s Literature
Information about most award-winning children’s books is available on this site. Search by setting, age, genre, format, and much more.
http://www.dawcl.com
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
The Public Library Association provides this site to encourage reading readiness and provide research and information about reading. Includes downloadable brochures.
http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/plaissues/earlylit/earlyliteracy.htm
Handwriting Help
This page provides worksheets for learning letters, starting sentences, writing well, and creating cursive.
http://handwritinghelpforkids.com/worksheets.html
Literature Learning Ladders
Check out “Caldecott Connections” and “Newberys and the Net” for great resources about award-winning books. Lesson plan suggestions, links to author websites, and more.
http://eduscapes.com/ladders/index.html
Poetry Archive
Bring poetry to life in your school! Use this online collection of poets reading their work to supplement your poetry unit. Also includes lesson plans and classroom activities.
http://www.poetryarchive.org
Poet’s Corner
Free resources about poetry from publisher Thompson Gale, including poems, biographies of poets, timelines, and activities.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/poets/
Planet Esme
Local author Esme Raji Codell’s world of children’s literature, including reviews and recommendations.
http://www.planetesme.com/
Reading Strategies
Provided by Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, this site lists strategies to help students become better readers in all subject areas.
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/staff/abita/english/reading_strategies.htm
ReadWriteThink.org
This nonprofit organization provides free lesson plans, interactive student materials, and web resources based on English Language Arts standards designed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.
http://readwritethink.org/
Scholastic Book Discussion Guides
Book discussion guides are available for a number of Scholastic titles. Browse by title or search by title or author. Links to booktalks and author biographies may also be useful.
http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/ab/discguides.htm
Where Can a Young Writer Get Published?
Information about publishing in magazines and on websites, as well as writing contests.
http://www.aprilwayland.com/students_pub.htm
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Librarians:
Awesome Library
Reviews 28,000 web resources including reference materials, periodicals, news, multimedia sites, and more. Click on “Teachers” for information tailored to your needs.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
Database of Award Winning Children’s Literature
Compiled by a librarian, this database is searchable by genre, setting, historical period, keyword, and award.
http://www.dawcl.com/
Google’s Newsletter for Librarians
Either sign up for the newsletter or browse the archives for information about using Google. Find out how Google ranks results, determines what is “trusted” and more.
http://www.google.com/services/librarian_newsletter.html
Hip Librarians’ Book Blog
Children’s and teen titles are reviewed on this librarian blog. All library professionals have the opportunity to post reviews as well.
http://hiplibrariansbookblog.blog-city.com/
Kids Lit
Reviews and information about teen and children’s books on this blog from the director of the Caestecker Public Library in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
http://www.greenlakelibrary.org/kidslit/
Muller in the Middle
Middle school librarian Frederick Muller provides short reviews of the books he has read. He also links to the school’s website, where he has reviews listed alphabetically by author.
http://mullerinthemiddle.blogspot.com/
The Neverending Search
Award-winning author and Library Information Specialist Joyce Kasman Valenza guides you and your students in “finding and using the good stuff.”
http://joycevalenza.com/
Resources for School Librarians
Programs, resources, and networking opportunities from the Metropolitan Library System.
http://www.sls.lib.il.us/consulting/schresor.html
Scholastic’s Librarian Page
Free booktalks and discussion guides for Scholastic books are among the many interesting items available on this site. Author and illustrator biographies, activities to build research skills, and more.
http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/
Young Adult (& Kid’s) Books Central
Click on the titles to read reviews of both children’s and teen books.
http://yabookscentral.blogspot.com/
The Wide Window
A blog for school and youth services librarians
http://www.sls.lib.il.us/consulting/news/thewidewindow/
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Math:
Aunty Math
Provided by the DuPage County Children’s Museum, Aunty Math’s challenges are designed for K-5th grade students. The site changes every-other-week and includes information to help educators use the challenges in the classroom.
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/
Illuminations
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics maintains this site, which includes more than 500 lesson plans for all grade levels, as well as activities and web links.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Fun Mathematics Lessons
An award-winning site that provides mathematics lessons for teachers of all grades. Subjects include counting, graphing, fractals, algebra, geometry, and calculus.
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/
Mathematics Archives: K-12 Resources for Mathematics Education
A comprehensive resource for lesson plans, software information, contests, and more.
http://archives.math.utk.edu/k12.html
Math Goodies
Lessons, worksheets, teacher forum, tips for new teachers, and more.
http://www.mathgoodies.com
The Math Forum
Lesson plans and other resources for mathematics teachers of all grades.
http://mathforum.org/library/resource_types/lesson_plans/
Money, Money, Money!
An 11 – lesson unit about money for early elementary school students, including activities, games, and a book list.
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/298Money.htm
National Science Digital Library
This site includes virtual field trips, lesson plans for K-12, resources for professional development, and plenty of science, math, engineering, and technology information.
http://nsdl.org/
Tessellations Tutorials
Tips, tutorials, and templates for using tessellations in the classroom. Includes instructions for creating tessellations with various computer programs.
http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/tess.intro.html
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Preschool Teachers:
American Montessori Society
Information for both parents and teachers about Montessori schools, events, and employment.
http://www.amshq.org/
Early Childhood Art Projects
Art ideas for the classroom.
http://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F/art.html
EarlyChildhood.com
Includes lesson plan ideas, a message board, and new craft ideas especially for early childhood educators.
http://www.earlychildhood.com
Everything Preschool
Lesson plans, bulletin boards, favorite themes and more.
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
The International Montessori Index
Information about Montessori schools and the Montessori Method geared especially for teachers.
http://www.montessori.edu/index.html
Learning Page
Free worksheets, clipart, and lesson plans for preschool and elementary school teachers.
http://www.learningpage.com
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Professional development, accreditation, research reports, and links to other organizations help educators of children from birth to age 8.
http://www.naeyc.org/
Preschool Art
Art projects for every theme imaginable.
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/art/
Preschool Education: Discover the Fun in Learning
Art, craft, circle time and classroom ideas for a variety of themes. Click on the “Preschool Printables” for free printable calendars, awards, games, and more.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/
Preschool Education
This site includes songs and circle time activities, as well as links for printables and other teacher resources.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/song.shtml
Technology in Early Childhood Education
Resources and information for educators and care providers connect technology with the way young children learn.
http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/
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Safety Information:
Child Safety on the Information Highway
A guide to Internet safety for young people, developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Interactive Services Association.
http://www.safekids.com/
Ergonomics for Children & Educational Environments
This site provides diagrams and guidelines to help teachers and parents provide ergonomically correct computer workstations for children.
http://education.umn.edu/kls/ecee/guidelines.html
Safety Brochures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov/kids/teacher.htm
Teen Safety on the Information Highway
A guide to Internet safety for teens, originally developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Interactive Services Association.
http://www.safeteens.com/safeteens.htm
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Science & Technology:
Amazing Space
Astronomy resources for educators including lesson plans.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds/
BBC Science Clips
Virtual physics and biology lessons for students ages 5 to 11. Each activity can be expanded to full-screen mode for projecting to the entire class.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index.shtml
BlogBib
Information for people new to blogs, including a “style manual,” information about software, and sample policies.
http://blog-bib.blogspot.com/
Exploratorium: Online Activities
Created by the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco, this site has nearly 60 web-based projects for middle and high school students. Don’t miss the “Science of Baseball” section.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/online.html
Kites as an Educational Tool
Why do kites fly? Kite construction techniques, lessons about the science of kites, and other science curriculum connections.
http://www.gombergkites.com/nkm/index.html
Mad Scientist Network
A collective of scientists provide answers to your students’ questions. Activities and resources are available in the “Mad Lab” and the Digital Library.
http://www.madsci.org/
NASA Explores
Teacher lesson plans for all grades from NASA.
http://www.nasaexplores.com
National Astronomy Day
K-12 Astronomy lesson plans, links, and more, from the Georgia Department of Education. National Astronomy Day is April 16.
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/newsarch/04_05/Current/celeb/astro.htm
National Science Digital Library
This site includes virtual field trips, lesson plans for K-12, resources for professional development, and plenty of science, math, engineering, and technology information.
http://nsdl.org/
National Academies Press
This site lists National Science Education Standards.
http://books.nap.edu/html/nses/
SEED: Science Lab Virtual Experiments
Thirteen online geology, physics, and space science experiments for middle and high school students as well as background lessons and “hands-on” experiments to perform in the lab.
http://www.seed.slb.com/en/scictr/lab/index_virtual.htm
The Five Senses
Seven lesson plans about the senses for early-elementary students presented by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/senses/welcome.html
Neuroscience for Kids
Maintained by a professor at the University of Washington, this site includes activities, diagrams, experiments, and resource lists about the five senses.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chsense.html
Rainforest Connection
Resources to help teachers integrate information about the rainforest into their curriculum. Includes a “How to Use the Rainforest Connection” link, a unit plan, and more.
http://rainforest.montclair.edu/pwebrf/rainforest_teachertips.jsp
Science News for Kids: Teacher Zone
Browse articles, resources for teachers, and recommended websites.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/TeacherZone.asp
The Why Files
This site, which describes “the science behind the news,” also provides classroom activities and discussion questions related to their articles.
http://whyfiles.org/teachers/
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Testing Information:
ACCESS
http://www.isbe.net/bilingual/htmls/access.htm
ACT
http://www.act.org/aap/
AIMSweb Early Literacy and AIMSweb Oral Reading Fluency
http://www.aimsweb.com/
EXPLORE
http://www.actstudent.org/explore/tests/index.html
IMAGE
http://isbe.net/assessment/image.htm
ISEL
http://isbe.state.il.us/ils/ela/reading/html/isel.htm
ISAT
http://www.isbe.net/assessment/isat.htm
MAP
http://www.nwea.org/assessments/map.asp
PLAN
http://www.actstudent.org/plan/
PSAE
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/assessment/psae.htm
PSAT
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
SAGES-2
http://www.proedinc.com/scripts/prodview.asp?idproduct=2045
SAT
http://www.collegeboard.com
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updated 12/06
