Continuing Education for Kids and Adults
- Art
- Geography
- Government
- History
- Literature
- Math and Economy
- News, Magazines, and Miscellaneous Museums
- Science
- Universal Source Sites
Art
Art Teacher on the Net
Art Teacher on the Net is an art-for-kids featured site. Includes free newsletter for teachers, scout leaders, group leaders and Sunday school teachers. Has art lessons, art history, bargains and parent ideas. [From the site:] Award-winning, highly recommended free art lesson plans, teacher workshops, free art resources, art projects, art expert advice, teacher exchange, and more.
URL: http://www.artmuseums.com/
Crayola Fun
Crayola Creativity Central offers kids arts and crafts ideas for rainy day fun. We also have coloring books and pages, art and craft projects, games, school supplies, art education and lesson plans for use in both school and home activities.
URL: http://www.crayola.com/
Internet Impact - Art Resources
An art resource site, Internet Impact Guide to WWW Art Resources offers dozens of links to some of the leading art sites on the Web. Find galleries, artists and art history resources.
URL: http://www.internetimpact.com/arts.html
Multimedia - From Wagner to Virtual Reality
Multimedia is an online 3-D art museum organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art. " a unique hybrid publishing project joining ArtMuseum.net with printing partner, W.W. Norton & Co., to present an untold history of multimedia. This site is based on the book of the same name, co-edited by Randall Packer and Ken Jordan. Website produced in collaboration with Intel.
URL: http://www.artmuseum.net/w2vr/contents.html
Geography
National Geographic for Kids
Be a National Geographic Kid! Find tons of games, e-mail postcards, photographs, pictures, animal facts, cool links, NG Kids Magazine stories, and more.
URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Official Country and City Sites
From Big Daddy Data, Official Country and City Sites is a reference directory of officially sanctioned city, town, area, county, regional, Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau, and related websites. Organized alphabetically by locality, it covers city sites in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
URL: http://bigdaddydata.com/country.php
Portals to the World
Portals to the World contains links to authoritative, in-depth information about the nations of the world selected by Library of Congress staff. Not all countries are listed, the goal is to have all countries represented in the future.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) Earthquake Center
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards throughout the world.
URL: http://www.earthquake.usgs.gov/
Government
Ben's Guide to US Government
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids is brought to the World Wide Web as a service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Ben's Guide serves as the educational component of GPO Access, GPO's service to provide the official online version of legislative and regulatory information.
This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities. And, just as GPO Access provides locator services to U.S. Government sites, Ben's Guide provides a similar service to U.S. Government Web sites developed for kids.
URL: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
CIA's HomePage for Kids
The CIA's Kid's Page, read about the history of the CIA and learn about what it takes to be a spy. The site contains a K-5th grade homepage, who they are and what they do, the CIA Seal, Operation History, Spy-Fi Archives and much more.
URL: https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/index.html
Constitution of the United States of America
Use the Constitution of the United States of America online to find all the sections and amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
URL: http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html
Environmental Kid's Club
The EPA Kid's Club, provided by the EPA. Explore the environment and learn how to protect it with games, pictures, and stories.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/kids/
FBI for Kids
The FBI for Kids page is a kid-centric base for information that is geared to children from Kindegarten through highschool. The links include a "field trip" for those wanting to know more about the FBI, safety tips, a day-in-the-life of an FBI agent, as well as history, challenges and games.
URL: http://www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm
First Gov for Kids
First Gov for Kids was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center, providing links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations, all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun!
URL: http://www.kids.gov/
Kids in the House
At Kids in the House find the official kid's page of the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on kids.
URL: http://clerkkids.house.gov/
Presidential Morph of 44 US Presidents
Watch the Presidents morph, from George Washington to Barack Obama.
URL: http://www.flixxy.com/presidents-morphing.htm
United Nations
The United Nations official site provides an overview of the organization, news, documents, photographs, and a guide to departments.
URL: http://www.un.org/english/
USDA for Kids
The USDA Agricultural Research Service offers Sci-4-Kids, an extensive site where kids can learn about the food pyramid, print out color book pages of George Washington Carver (the man who invented peanut butter!), and if you were wondering what ever happened to Woodsy Owl, he's right here! From fact sheets to charts and graphs, there are plenty of links here to keep kids informed and entertained.
URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
US Department of Treasury's Learning Vault - for Students and Teachers
From the Education section of the US Treasury Department, learn about the major duties and functions of each Treasury Department Office and Bureau, explore the events and influential leaders that have shaped the Treasury as it exists today, and take a virtual tour of the Treasury Building.
URL: http://www.ustreas.gov/education/index.html
US Treasury - for Kids
Expressly for kids, the US Treasury for Kids site has links to the kid-centric places in government such as the US Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Savings Bonds site for kids.
URL: http://www.ustreas.gov/kids/
US Freedom Corps
US Freedom Corps is an office of the White House that was started by government administration to help expand volunteer service around the United States. Contains many great ideas to help find a way to start giving back to the community.
URL: http://www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov/home.htm
Whitehouse 101
Whitehouse 101 provides educational information about the President, Vice President, White House, Traditions, Pets, Sports, and Patriotism.
URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white_house_101/
History
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent institutions for scientific research and education, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts.
URL: http://www.amnh.org/
American Women's History
American Women's History, a Research Guide, contains over 1600 citations to Internet and print sources (digital collections of primary sources, archival collections, bibliographies, biographical sources, etc.).
URL: http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
Education - About.com
About.com's Education listing is an excellent resource venue with a wide-ranging collection of resources covering arts & literature, schools & programs, sciences, world & American history, profiles of famous people, battle stories, and interviews.
URL: http://www.about.com/education/
European Noble, Princely, Royal, and Imperial Titles
Use the Glossary of European Noble, Princely, Royal, and Imperial Titles to find ranking and title to all levels of Imperial seating. Compiled by Mark Odegard, September 23, 1996.
URL: http://www.heraldica.org/topics/odegard/titlefaq.htm
Harvard Law School Forum
The Harvard Law School Forum serves as a bulletin board for upcoming and recent forum events, and an important historical resource. It consists of some 400 html pages, over 100 photos, and over 100 hours of streaming audio recordings. Voices from the past include Eleanor Roosevelt, Jimmy Hoffa, Martin Luther King, Timothy Leary, Ralph Nader and others.
URL: http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/forum/
Heraldica
The Heraldica is a huge collection of articles on heraldry. Includes FAQs, a bibliography, and pictures of national, religious, and university coats of arms.
URL: http://www.heraldica.org/
The History Channel
The History Channel aids in the discovery of the glories and atrocities of war, a search for geographical videos, find a listing of what happened on the day of your birth. This is the premier site for anything that had come before us. The History Channel.
URL: http://www.history.com/
Internet Archive Wayback Machine
An online form of the "Wayback Machine," the Internet Archive Wayback Machine offers access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format. From the legal perspective, it might be a good way to track down information that was on the web but is no more.
URL: http://www.archive.org/
Museum Learning made Fun
From Museumstuff.com, the Fun Museum Activities place is a collection of fun and games from museums and includes an interactive educational online guide. Also features Zoos and Museums of the day. Award-Winning Resource Guide to the web's top links.
URL: http://www.museumstuff.com/fun/
Postage Rates Through the Years
Just for Kids - Postage Rates Through the Years displays the history of postage rates from 1845 to 2001.
URL: https://www.stamps.org/kids/January/stamps_rates.htm
United States History: Internet Resources
United States History A Guide to Internet Resources starting points, topics in history (history by period, history by area, subdisciplines in history, popular history) , chronologies and timelines, text, image, sound, and archival databases.
URL: http://www2.lib.udel.edu/subj/hist/ushist/internet/
This Day in History
From History.com, use This Day in History to find videos, articles and summaries of any date, with a selection of categories.
URL: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do
Literature
Babel Fish - Alta Vista
Yahoo's Babel Fish is a powerful translation tool, converts in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, along with many others. Translates up to 150 words at a time. Can be used to translate entire sites just by typing in the url.
URL: http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
Class Book.com
Classbook.com has new and used college textbooks, gives option of paying cash for books or list books for free and ask a price.
URL: http://www.classbook.com/
Dialectizer
Forget language. The Dialectizer can translate anything (including the Wallstreet Journal) into a selection of dialects. Choose from dialects such as Hacker, Elmer Fudd, Redneck, and even Swedish Chef.
URL: http://rinkworks.com/dialect/
Efollet.com Bookstore
Efollet.com is a collection of online bookstores allowing for a search of textbooks by school or subject including medical and e-books. Search by state to enter college campus shops that offer a complete line of college gear. Also find a software shop and faculty shop.
URL: http://www.efollett.com/
NonStop English
NonStop English is page after page of fun and informative exercises designed to determine and strengthen English Grammar skills. Elementary to advanced English grammar and vocabulary exercises, tests, quizzes on-line. Excellent skill tester.
URL: http://www.nonstopenglish.com/allexercises/elementary-001.asp
Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary is the final word on the meaning and history of words. The online version is more convenient and is updated quarterly with at least 1,000 new entries and revisions. The print version costs nearly $1,000, the online version has a one year, individual subscription for $550.00; network licenses start at $795.00. The tour of the online edition is free.
Pazooter Online Reader
Formerly Giraffics Multimedia Books, the Pazooter Works offers classic children's stories as online multimedia ebooks. Some writings may ask for donations and payment.
URL: http://www.pazooter.com/alice/indexx.html
Pearson Higher Education Text Books
Pearson Higher Education Text Books is one of the world's premier publishers, publishing more books than any other company, reaching millions of people every day, in print and online.
URL: http://www.pearsonhighered.com/
Smarter Kids.com from Discount School Supply
Still find SmarterKids resources, from infants to sixth graders, offering educational tools, a family resource center, kidstore, "teacher approved" shopping info. and more.
URL: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com//Community/ParentResource.aspx?es=7913410000W
Spanish Schools
Spanish Schools operates its own schools in Spain and Latin America, specializing in Spanish language immersion courses. Offers intensive and specialization courses for business, tourism, etc. As well as courses in Spanish and wine tasting and Spanish and scuba diving. Receive a free brochure or chat withal a representative.
URL: http://www.spanishschools.org/
Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus
An online interactive dictionary and thesaurus, Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus dynamically generates word maps that branch into different definitions and meanings while creating related words. Exploration and learning is further encouraged through its innovative display. By clicking on words, the user follows a thread of meaning, creating a spatial map of linguistic associations.
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/
Math and Economy
Converters and Calculators Online
Martindale Calculator Collection - With over 15,000 calculators online, you can find one to suit your needs, including real estate, income taxes, engineering, and simple mathmatics. The most extensive collection of calculators you'll ever need from your own personal net worth to the best distribution of grass seed over your lawn to your precise position on the surface of the globe.
URL: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html
Cool Math for Kids
Cool Math for Kids is an amusement park of math and more designed especially for fun!
URL: http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Econ 4 You
The Econ4U program provides young adults with critical information to become better informed employees, voters, and peer educators as these young adults are starting their first jobs, paying taxes, balancing checkbooks and navigating credit card use.
URL: http://econ4u.org
Industorious Time Clock
With the Industorious Time Clock , check the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second. Watch as the moments of our lives are brushed away, as a hand erases, then replaces each tick of our existence.
URL: http://yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.html
InfoUse's PlaneMath
PlaneMath, a place to learn cool things about math and aeronautics. Contains activities and lessons for grades 4-8.
URL: http://www.planemath.com/
Math Forum
Math Forum covers a variety of plans and resources, from K-12 through college and advanced mathmatics, listed by subject.
URL: http://mathforum.org/math.topics.html
Math Is Fun
With Math is Fun, math is explained in easy language with puzzles, games, quizzes, worksheets and a forum. For K-12 kids, teachers and parents.
URL: http://www.mathsisfun.com/
Math Resources from the Vocational Information Center
Containing a plethora of external math resources, Math Resources links to resources on the web for Math Directories, Math Tutorials, Calculators and Converters, Money and Financial Literacy, Formulas and Symbols, Data, Facts and Figures, History of Math and Math Tools.
URL: http://www.khake.com/page47.html
Roman Numeral Conversion
Use IVTech's Roman Numeral Converter by entering the number to convert (arabic or roman.)
URL: http://www.ivtech.com/roman/
Webmath.com
With a little something for everyone, Webmath holds all the secrets to math problems including calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and offers help to anyone wanting to solve virtually any type of math dilemma encountered. Also offers information on Kindergarten through 8th grade math. Excellent site to peruse before exams and assessment tests.
URL: http://www.webmath.com/
News, Magazines and Miscellaneous Museums
Institute of Museum & Library Services
The Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) is an independent federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation and a life time of learning, innovation and learning. IMLS supports all types of types of museums, libraries, zoos and schools.
URL: http://www.imls.gov/
Museum of Online Museums from Coudal Partners
Constantly changing, always evolving, the Museum of Online Museums contains archives to online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions such as classic art and architecture, from the conventionally mundane to the occasionally bizarre. A vast and extensive site for research, entertainment, curiosity and contentment, there is something here for everyone.
URL: http://www.coudal.com/moom/
Natural History Museum, London
The Natural History Museum, London, promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore the world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit their landmark buildings. Entry is free, with a small charge for special exhibitions.
URL: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/index.html
Smithsonian: Kids
Smithsonian: Kids is the go-to place for discovery; find great games, animations, coloring pages. Learn how to create sculpture, build sod houses, make a light bulb and a myriad of other activities.
URL: http://www.si.edu/kids/
Sports Illustrated for Kids
The online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine. The site changes from day to day, and even from minute to minute, but the goal stays the same: to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet. If it's not cool, it's not on the site. If it is, there are plenty of places where you can submit a choice.
URL: http://www.sikids.com/
Time Magazine for Kids
Time Magazine for Kids is a colorful and comprehensive online "classroom" magazine filled with teaching resources, games, quizzes and news.
URL: http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
Science
Biosphere 2 Center
The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 offers a hands-on exploration of earth systems science, policy, ecology and astronomy for both undergraduate and high school students. Tour this research structure, and explore tour packages and the gift shop. Read a list of things to do and see.
URL: http://www.b2science.org/
Bug Bios
A beautifully produced site, Bugbios is designed, researched and produced by Dexter Sear at I/0 Vision. The mission of the site is to aid in really seeing insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined cultures have become with these alien creatures. Shameless promotion of insect appreciation.
URL: http://www.bugbios.com/
Chemical Elements Table
The Chemical Elements Table can be shown in many views such as by Name, Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, Electron Configuration, Number of Neutrons, Melting Point, Boiling Point, Date of Discovery, and Crystal Structure. Element Groups include Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Other Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases and Rare Earth Elements. Yinon Bentor began working on this table 1996 as a science project. At the time of its creation, there were no more than 5 periodic tables on the web. Since then, the table has been updated significantly.
URL: http://www.chemicalelements.com/index.html
Cognitive Science Society
The Cognitive Science Society is an Information source for cognitive science research, including topics Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Education.
URL: http://cognitivesciencesociety.org/index.html
NASA Science Mission Directorate
An incredibly polished site, the NASA Science Mission Directorate is a gateway to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise. With a galaxy of information, the site offers a wealth of study and research for the space enthusiast.
URL: http://nasascience.nasa.gov/
EdHeads
Edheads is a non-profit corporation formed to provide high quality educational experiences on the Internet at no cost to students or teachers. For example: take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery, learn about simple and compound machines, and learn how to report and predict the weather.
Knee surgery
URL: http://www.edheads.org/activities/knee/
Simple Machines
URL: http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
Weather
URL: http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/
European Space Agency
European Space Agency (ESA) Science home page, covering top stories of the European Space Agency's scientific program missions, including: Cluster 2; Hubble; Mars Express; Rosetta and Ulysses.
URL: http://sci.esa.int/
Google Earth - Explore, Search and Discover
Google Earth: Whether making business decisions where location is a critical factor, or simply itching to explore, Google Earth transports the user anywhere in the world. Quickly zoom from space down to street level and combine imagery, 3D geography, maps, and business data to get the total picture in seconds.
URL: http://earth.google.com/
Human Anatomy Online
Human Anatomy Online is the on-line place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body.
URL: http://www.innerbody.com/
International Shark Attack File
Ichthyology at the Florida Museum of Natural History presents International Shark Attack File (ISAF) . Educational sections about the biology, ecology and conservation of fishes and sharks. A rich photo gallery features the work of world-renowned underwater photographers. Host for International Shark Attack File, International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Shark Specialist Group and the Southeastern Fishes Council.
URL: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/isaf/isaf.htm
NASA Kids' Club
With cool sounds, great graphics and fun activities, the NASA Kids' Club provides dozens of games with skill levels between 1 (low) and 5 (high) for kids of all ages. Flash-intensive, the user must have Flash installed to enjoy this site.
URL: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
National Coalition for Aviation Education
The National Coalition for Aviation Education represents government, industry and labor, united to promote aviation education activities and resources; and support education initiatives at local, state and national levels. Includes a comprehensive NCAE guide to resources available from more than 50 national education programs.
URL: http://www.aviationeducation.org/
NHBS
The NHBS, a natural history, environment and science bookstore. Search their online catalogue or browse titles in over nine related departments.
URL: http://www.nhbs.com/
Science News for Kids
Science News for Kids is a web site devoted to science news for children of ages 9 to 14, with a goal to offer timely items of interest to kids, accompanied by suggestions for hands-on activities, books, articles, web resources, and other useful materials. The site is made possible by grants from The American Honda Foundation and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
URL: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Space Flight
Human Space Flight (HSF) Orbital Tracker: Track the SpaceStation with constant updates.
URL: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/
Space.com's Nightsky
Space.com's NightSky contains several tracking and star-gazing applications for the astronomic afficionado. With an image gallery, space weather and tips on buying a telescope, this is the ideal website for experienced and novice Space Watchers everywhere.
URL: http://www.space.com/nightsky/
Universal Source Sites
American Philatelic Society - Just for Kids
The American Philatelic Society - Just for Kids created a great site for those wanting to delve into the art of stamp exploration and collecting, with several resources for history, stamps, YSCA (Young Stamp Collectors of America) and links to more youth-based sites.
URL: https://www.stamps.org/kids/kid_StampFun.htm
First Gov for Kids
The U.S. Government Interagency Kids' Portal site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun!
URL: http://www.kids.gov/
Funology -- Ready to Have Fun?
Funology.com -- the science of having fun! Funology.com is the premiere online destination for kids. Offering tons of fun, creative activities, games, jokes, trivia, and you might even learn something! It's all here and it's all free!
URL: http://www.funology.com/
Homework Helper
Homework Helper is packed with different resources to help kids with their homework. From history and math, to the Pinkmonkey.com, children of all ages will find just what they're looking for to assist them in their homework research.
URL: http://www.dre.ca.gov/kidspage/homework.htm
How Stuff Works
Now includes Myth-Busters and Dirty Jobs. Updated daily, How Stuff Works provides an exhaustive array of instructionals of how "stuff" actually works. With categories such as computers, electronics, and health, this site can be used by practically anyone searching for information on the basics of almost anything.
Each representative article is thorough and comprehensive, not a dumming down so much as catering to a universal audience who is interested in facts.
This is a must-have for any Favorites folder.
Main URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/
iTools, formerly Research-It!
In iTools find a collection of search tools arranged in six categories: language, library, geography, financial, shipping and mailing, and Internet. This site is both useful and fun, you can even find the birthdays or quotes of famous people.
URL: http://www.itools.com/
MumboJumboGumbo
MumboJumboGumbo is the place for decoding codes, legalese (the wording in legal documents), instructions, and other strange symbols and writings.
URL: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/opa/kids/special/mumbo.htm
NFL Rush, the Official NFL Football site for Kids
NFL Rush, the NFL site for kids. Games, fun facts about NFL players and football strategy and positions.
URL: http://www.nflrush.com/
Noodle Tools
Noodle Tools is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. This site will help you come up with a search engine strategy that is right for you. Most services are free, some require a subscription, also has resources for teachers.
URL: http://www.noodletools.com/
United States Mint - H.I.P. Pocket Change
Launched in July 1999. H.I.P. Pocket Change is a fun educational tool for students and teachers that generates interest in coins, the United States Mint, and U.S. history. H.I.P. Pocket Change will continue to advance as technology advances while expanding its interactive features.
URL: http://www.usmint.gov/kids/
The Visual Dictionary
The Visual Dictionary is an online dictionary using images to replace the words. On many of the images, textual descriptions are included with pointers to clarify elements of the pictures.
URL: http://www.infovisual.info/
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the web's free-content encyclopedia that anyone can edit, written collaboratively by people all over the world.
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
