Westminster Christian Academy Library--Student Web Sites

Here are some web sites to help with homework or do research.

Parents: Although these sites are kid-friendly or educational, it is still always a good idea to search the Web with your children.

Click on a square to go to the area you want to explore.

Enchanted Learning @ http://www.enchantedlearning.com
Lessons and activities for a variety of subjects.

Time For Kids -- Homework @ http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/rr
Helps students complete their homework by providing them with tips, tools, and other helps.

GRAMMAR

Online Writing Lab: Preposition of Direction: To, On (to), In (to) @ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslprep.html
Teaches the difference between the prepositions "to" "on (to)" and "in (to)". Gives interactive exercises at the end.
Online Writing Lab: Using Pronouns Clearly @ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_pronuse.html
A worksheet that teaches how to use pronouns correctly.
Ted's Punctuation Guide @ http://www.tedmontgomery.com/punctuation/
Teaches about the different types of punctuation and how to use them correctly.
Virtual Salt: Conjunctions @ http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
A worksheet that teaches all of the different types of conjunctions.
Wide World of Verbs! @ http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/verb/enter.htm
Teaches the different types of verbs and gives interactive tests on them.

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HISTORY

The Civil War Home Page @ http://www.civil-war.net/
Primary sources from the Civil War, includes letters, diaries, and photographs.
Civil War Women-Internet Sources @ http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html
Primary sources, mainly diaries and memoirs, from women who lived during the Civil War.
First World War @ http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/
Primary documents from the First World War; including maps, memoirs and diaries, photographs, and media.
The Library of Congress: American Memory @ http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
Primary documents encompassing all areas of our nation's history.
Our Documents @ http://www.ourdocuments.gov/index.php?flash=true&
Check out these 100 documents that have shaped our nation. You can actually see what they look like!
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum @ http://www.ushmm.org/
Contains information and on-line exhibits about the Holocaust and advocates for the abolition of genocide.

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LITERATURE

Book Pop@http://www.bookpop.com
Allows children to read or listen to books that teach good character traits by Stephen Cosgrove.
Caldecott Books @ http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal.htm
Lists the Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books from 1938-Present. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the book that contains outstanding illustrations.
International Children's Digital Library @ http://www.icdlbooks.org/
An on-line library of books from around the world. These are digital copies of the book. You are able to "flip" through the book with the click of your mouse.
Newbery Books @ http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.htm
Lists the Newbery Medal Winners and Honor Books from 1922-Present. The Newbery Medal is awarded to the book most outstanding book in children's literature.
Poetry 180 @ http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/
Encourages high school students to read aloud or hear a poem every day of the school year. Contains over 180 poems.

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MATH

A Plus Math @ http://www.aplusmath.com/
Print your own flashcards, play games, get help with homework, or complete worksheets to help with your math.
GoMath @ http://www.gomath.com/
Offers math help through games, tutorials, and quizzes.
Kids Online Resources - Me and My Math @ http://www.kidsolr.com/math/math.html
Offers interactive lessons in math.
Kids Online Resources-Identifying Time: the Hour @ http://www.kidsolr.com/earlychildhood/page4.html
Teaches preschoolers to read clocks. NOTE: This only teaches the hours.
Math Angles Made Easy @ http://www.geocities.com/kevinbisesser/angle.html
Discusses angles and gives practice exercises.
Multiplication Table Applet @ http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/MulTab/Applet.html
Learn your multiplication. Click on the numbers, then the equal sign. Count the yellow boxes and you have your answer.

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PRESCHOOL

Literacy Center Education Network @ http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm
Interactive practice for preschoolers to learn how to recognize and write their letters and number. Also includes practice on recognizing their shapes, colors, and sight words; as well as keyboarding.

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RESEARCH

Atlases
- National Atlas Home Page @ http://www.nationalatlas.gov
  Online maps, interactive and downloadable, published by the US Department of the Interior.
Biographical Dictionaries
- Biography.com @ http://www.biography.com
  An online biographical dictionary sponsored by the television show "Biography" aired on A&E.
- Biographical Dictionary @ http://www.s9.com/biography
  An online biographical dictionary.
Dictionaries
- The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000 @ http://www.bartleby.com/61/
  The online version of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
- AskOxford: The Free Online Dictionary Resource from OUP @ http://www.askoxford.com
  The online version of some of Oxford University Press's dictionaries.
- Merriam-Webster Online @ http://www.m-w.com
  The online version of some of Merriam-Webster's dictionaries.
- Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition, 1995 @ http://www.bartleby.com/62/
  The online version of Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition.
- YourDictionary.com: Comprehensive and Authoritative Language Portal @ http://www.yourdictionary.com
  An online resource to all kinds of dictionaries.
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia Britannica @ http://www.britannica.com
  The online version of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
- Encyclopedia.com -- Because Knowledge in Cool @ http://www.encyclopedia.com
  An online encyclopedia.
- MSN Encarta: Online Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Atlas, and Homework @ http://www.encarta.msn.com
  The online version of Microsoft's CD-ROM encyclopedia, Encarta.
- Online Encyclopedia and Reference Guide @ http://www.kidskonnect.com/Encyclopedia/EncyclopediaHome.html
  A kid safe site that includes links to on-line encyclopedias.
Handbooks
- Background Notes @ http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/gbn
  Information about all of the countries of the world. This is the online version of the publication Background Notes published by the US Department of State.
Internet Research
- Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus @ http://www.infoplease.com
  Includes a variety of free online reference sources.
- Internet Public Library @ http://www.ipl.org
  A public library that is housed online. Find the same things that you would in a local library -- books, reference materials, magazines (blogs), etc.
- Searching the Internet: Kid Safe Search Sites @ http://www.sldirectory.com/searchf/kidsafe.html#top
  A kid safe site that includes links to subject indexes, search engines, fun and educational sites. Includes information for parents about child safety on the Internet
- Yahooligans! Reference – Reference @ http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/reference/index.html
  A kid safe site that includes links to several on-line reference sources.
Periodicals
- Periodicals @ http://www.kidskonnect.com/Periodicals/Periodicals.html
  A kid safe site that includes links to on-line versions of popular fun and educational magazines for children.
Research Process
- Basic Steps to Creating a Research Project -- CRLS Research Guide @ http://www.crlsresearchguide.org
  A tool to help 7-12 graders through a research project.
- The Big 6 @ http://www.big6.com/kids/
  Breaks down the research process in 6 steps. There are three different grade levels -- K-2, 3-6, 7-12.
- The KYVL for Kids Research Portal -- How to do Research Home Base @ http://www.kyvl.org/html/kids/homebase.html
  An interactive tutorial for children to help them learn about the research process.
- Research Process Helper @ http://www3.sympatico.ca/sandra.hughes/sandra.hughes/research/default.html
  Breaks downt he research process in 4 steps. There are two grade levels -- Primary Elementary and Upper Elementary.

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SCIENCE

Astronomy
- Astronomy for Kids @ http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/
  An astronomy site for kids. Contains information on the planets, constellations, and other sky wonders; as well as sky maps of interesting astronomy sightings for the month.
- NASA Education @ http://education.nasa.gov/home/index.html
  Learn about NASA, astronomy, and space exploration through this site.
Biology
- Biology in Motion @ http://www.biologyinmotion.com/
  Interactive miniature lessons and quizzes to help students with biology concepts.
- NATURE: Alien Empire--Enter the Hive@http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienempire/multimedia/hive.html
  An interactive multimedia presentation that teaches about a beehive and the activities that occur there.
- Net Frog @ http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/
  Tutorials on the dissection of a frog. There is a movie version and an interactive version.
Field Guides
- eNature @ http://www.enature.com/guides/select_group.asp
  Web field guides to aid in the identification of plants and animals.
- Insect Identification @ http://entowww.tamu.edu/extension/insctans/identification/
  The Texas A & M Department of Entomology provides some helpful tools to aid in the identification of common insects found in and around Texas.
Science Projects
- Cyber Fair Idea Generation @ http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/ideas.html
  Discusses how to find ideas for a science fair project and the steps involved in conducting. Shows some samples of science fair projects.
- Energy Quest Science Projects @ http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/index.html
  Ideas and tips for science fair projects.

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SPELLING

Musical Spelling Rules @ http://gardenofpraise.com/spell1.htm
Learn these songs to help you remember your spelling rules. Includes practice examples.

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GRAMMAR

HISTORY

LITERATURE

MATH

PRESCHOOL

RESEARCH

SCIENCE

SPELLING