Links
Here are some great websites you might like to explore:
DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY SITES:
Lakeview Public Schools: http://www.lakeview.misd.net/
Jefferson Middle School: http://www.lakeview.misd.net/jefferson/
Jefferson Husky Pod: http://jeffersonhuskypod.weebly.com/index.html
St. Clair Shores Public Library - Site Links: http://www.libcoop.net/stclairshores/ysfavorite.htm
St. Clair Shores Public Library - Teen Advisory Board: http://www.libcoop.net/stclairshores/tab.htm
VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES:
Accelerated Reader Book Finder:
http://www.arbookfind.com
Another Accelerated Reader Book Finder:
http://teacherweb.com/GA/Berkeleylake/melindaoherron/htmlpage3.aspx
Scholastic:
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/
Time for Kids:
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids
VARIOUS SOCIAL STUDIES RELATED WEBSITES:
Discovery Learning - Social Studies: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/socialstudies/social_studies_homework_help.html
The History Channel:
http://www.history.com/
Social Studies for Kids:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
Fun Social Studies Games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
BASIC GEOGRAPHY:
Geography Glossary: check out all the cool geographical features of the world, with audio, maps, and photos. This site is very helpful for learning the difference between all the different features.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=11452
MAP PROJECTIONS:
Learning about different map projections: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/2000/exploration/projections/index.html
Map Projections: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html?node=20
Crazy Map Projections: http://jalopnik.com/5436487/accidental-map-projections-map-photos/gallery/1
SOUTH AMERICA/INCA EMPIRE:
Kid's Past - Inca Empire: http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0285-inca-empire.php
Language/phrases: http://www.linguashop.com/en/basic-phrases-quechua.php
Kid's Past - Fall of the Inca Empire: http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0287-incas-fall.php
Google: www.google.com
Inca Trail Tour: http://www.raingod.com/angus/Gallery/Photos/SouthAmerica/Peru/IncaTrail/index.html
Machu Picchu Tour: http://www.raingod.com/angus/Gallery/Photos/SouthAmerica/Peru/IncaTrail/MachuPicchu1.html
IROQOUIS WEBSITES:
Lay of the Land ("Habitat"), Shelter, Food, & Clothing: http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
History: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/iroquois.htm
Iroquois religion information: http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Iroquois-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
Anything else/lots of good information: http://www.carnegiemnh.org/educators/online/indians/iroquois/index.html
FUN MAYA WEBSITES:
Mayan Kids: http://www.mayankids.com/mkintro.htm
Cracking the Mayan Writing Code: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mayacode/ (lots of fun interactive things to do!)
Ancient Mayan Resources: http://www.aprendelo.com.mx/rec/ancient-maya-civilization-learning-resources.html
DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY SITES:
Lakeview Public Schools: http://www.lakeview.misd.net/
Jefferson Middle School: http://www.lakeview.misd.net/jefferson/
Jefferson Husky Pod: http://jeffersonhuskypod.weebly.com/index.html
St. Clair Shores Public Library - Site Links: http://www.libcoop.net/stclairshores/ysfavorite.htm
St. Clair Shores Public Library - Teen Advisory Board: http://www.libcoop.net/stclairshores/tab.htm
VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES:
Accelerated Reader Book Finder:
http://www.arbookfind.com
Another Accelerated Reader Book Finder:
http://teacherweb.com/GA/Berkeleylake/melindaoherron/htmlpage3.aspx
Scholastic:
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/
Time for Kids:
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids
VARIOUS SOCIAL STUDIES RELATED WEBSITES:
Discovery Learning - Social Studies: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/socialstudies/social_studies_homework_help.html
The History Channel:
http://www.history.com/
Social Studies for Kids:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
Fun Social Studies Games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
BASIC GEOGRAPHY:
Geography Glossary: check out all the cool geographical features of the world, with audio, maps, and photos. This site is very helpful for learning the difference between all the different features.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=11452
MAP PROJECTIONS:
Learning about different map projections: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/2000/exploration/projections/index.html
Map Projections: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html?node=20
Crazy Map Projections: http://jalopnik.com/5436487/accidental-map-projections-map-photos/gallery/1
SOUTH AMERICA/INCA EMPIRE:
Kid's Past - Inca Empire: http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0285-inca-empire.php
Language/phrases: http://www.linguashop.com/en/basic-phrases-quechua.php
Kid's Past - Fall of the Inca Empire: http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0287-incas-fall.php
Google: www.google.com
Inca Trail Tour: http://www.raingod.com/angus/Gallery/Photos/SouthAmerica/Peru/IncaTrail/index.html
Machu Picchu Tour: http://www.raingod.com/angus/Gallery/Photos/SouthAmerica/Peru/IncaTrail/MachuPicchu1.html
IROQOUIS WEBSITES:
Lay of the Land ("Habitat"), Shelter, Food, & Clothing: http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
History: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/iroquois.htm
Iroquois religion information: http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Iroquois-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
Anything else/lots of good information: http://www.carnegiemnh.org/educators/online/indians/iroquois/index.html
FUN MAYA WEBSITES:
Mayan Kids: http://www.mayankids.com/mkintro.htm
Cracking the Mayan Writing Code: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mayacode/ (lots of fun interactive things to do!)
Ancient Mayan Resources: http://www.aprendelo.com.mx/rec/ancient-maya-civilization-learning-resources.html
Canada
Hotlist of Canada sites: http://www.saskschools.ca/~otl_el/webquests/provinces/listprovincepe.html