BOOK FAIR-next one is in February 2011

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/wspms

activities and resources for teaching agriculture--from Farm Bureau and DuPont

http://www.myamericanfarm.org

Book reviews, authors, the latest information about series, books into movies, a blog, and more!

http://www.teenreads.com/

Easy step by step tips for writing a great book report!

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/bookreportnow/

Mid-Continent Public Library

http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/

Book reviews, book lists, new books

http:///www.kidsreads.com/index.asp

Children's Museum site

http://www.afb.org/braillebug/hkmuseum.asp

A&E Biography-short video clips and info about famous people

http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bio4kids-video.jsp

Biography Research Activity for presentation

http://readwritethink.org/materials/bio_cube/

A-Z Bios Search

http://www.biography.com/search/browse.do?alpha=A

Biography, trial records, pictures, timeline, etc. GREAT Resource!

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/anthony/sbahome.html

Resource provided by the Library of Virginia. Simply search by name OR category OR advanced search with lots of limiters. Curr

http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC?locID=va_s_082_0890

Information plus links to blog and shop

http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/

17 Collections listed; full of primary sources.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=African%20American%20History

200 notable icons

http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/

Search Results: US History Topics>>Ethnic Groups>>African Americans

http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=116&res_feature_request=1

Information about life in all parts of Virginia for African American people.

http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/vhr/afam.htm

Elements information

http://periodic.lanl.gov/index.shtml

http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/

http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/phy03_int_ptable/

http://www.chemicool.com/

Great pictures and uses of elements

http://www.popsci.com/files/periodic_popup.html

http://www.mii.org/periodic/MiiPeriodicChart.htm

http://www.whitehouse.gov/

http://www.boneville.com/bone/

http://www.copyrightkids.org/cbasicsframes.htm

Simple to Extensive changes to make the home safer for aging resident.

http://www.aarp.org/family/caregiving/articles/ginzler_home_safe_home.html

http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=113709

http://www.makoa.org/accessable-design.htm

http://www.assistivetechnologies.com/

http://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2009/05/article_0009.html

http://www.disability.org

Europe's leading residential technology trade magazine.

http://hiddenwires.co.uk/resourcesarticles2010/articles20100104-10.html

http://www.abilityhub.com/

modifications for paralysis

http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.4453475/k.A820/Home_Modification.htmhttp://

http://www.smartthinking.ukideas.com/Asmarthomeguide.html#IntroducingSmartHomesforDisabledPeople

Eastern Michigan University - CATE Lab

http://www.emich.edu/coe/cate/links/general.html

N.C. State University

http://design.ncsu.edu/cud/index.htm

Links to assistive-technology equipment!

http://libguides.usd.edu/assistive-technology

http://www.ipadinschools.com/

enjoy learning English with this free online educational resource

http://www.wordpower.ws/links-wordpower-01.html

Author of: Outsiders, Rumblefish, & more

http://www.sehinton.com/

Authors talk about their books and ideas

http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/meet-author-reading-rockets/id159653704

http://www.madsci.org/

http://newton.dep.anl.gov/aasquesv.htm

http://www.eyesofnye.org/

World Travel Destinations, Culture & History...no North America

http://www.geographia.com

http://www.history.com/tdih.do

http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/imperial-history.html

http://americanhistory.si.edu/

George Mason University project funding from U.S. Dept. of Ed.

http://teachinghistory.org/

George Mason University project funding from U.S. Dept. of Ed.

http://teachinghistory.org/

Well researched settings in historical fiction can be a great way to learn about history.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/teachdearamerica/

Large collection resources

http://www.libraryspot.com/

Self-assessment on time management style

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/quiz_timemanagement/index.htm

View by Author, Series Title, Book Title, or Series Subject

http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/

Search by Author or Title-lots of information-plot, person, etc.

http://www.allreaders.com/

Links to a variety of search tools for a variety of search needs

http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html

A-Z Bios Search

http://www.refdesk.com/

A-Z Bios Search

http://www.infoplease.com/people.html

http://www.ipadinschools.com/

http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/i-archive-cp.html

http://web.mit.edu/invent/h-main.html

http://inventors.about.com/library/bl/bl12.htm

http://www.madsci.org/results.html?domains=madsci.org&q=inventions&sa=Search&sitesearch=madsci.org&client=pub-1458446060997439&channel=7471188999&safe=active&cof=GALT%3A204A6C%3BDIV%3A336699%3BVLC%3A663399%3BALC%3A0000FF%3BLC%3A0000FF%3BBGC%3AFFFFFF%

http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/home.html

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/sfeature/index.html

http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/searchindalpha.asp

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/bellhtml/bellhome.html

http://www.nps.gov/archive/edis/home.htm

http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml/edhome.html

http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/collections/ed/edintro.html

Center for study of inventiions and innovation

http://invention.smithsonian.org/centerpieces/

http://www.uspto.gov/go/kids/

http://www.inventored.org/k-12/inv-hist.html

http://www.fi.edu/franklin/inventor/inventor.html

Lots of how-to info when YOU are the inventor

http://www.inventions.com/

Top 20 engineering achievements. National Academy of Engineering

http://www.greatachievements.org/

http://www.ipl.org/div/procrast/graphicnovels/gnsSchoolsNLibs.html

http://www.abcb.com/parents/apga_01.htm

http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm#Japanese%20Manga

http://www.noflyingnotights.com/creatorindex.html#R

http://www.readinggroupguides.com/index.asp

http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/index.asp#a

Go to the Topic and after lesson see "Literature Links"

http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/index.html

http://www.ala.org/

Explanation of MARC records fields

http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/um07to10.html

Modeling Honesty AND Resourcefulness

http://home.earthlink.net/~cnew/research.htm

Learning English with this free online educational resource

http://www.wordpower.ws/

Ready Reference, Librarian, and Copyright Sources

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/referenc.html

http://www.ipadinschools.com/

Explores how teachers can use primary sources of various formats in instruction.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/quarterly/index.html

Full of weather links, and other local information

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=22832

http://www.rebirth.co.za/African_mask_history_and_meaning.htm

http://www.rebirth.co.za/african_mask_basic%20forms.htm

http://www.ehow.com/about_5376042_japanese-masks-history-meaning.html

Use search term "Masks"

http://gme.grolier.com/cgi-bin/gii?templatename=/gii/gii.html&assetid=0186700-0

http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/African_Mask.html

http://www.masksoftheworld.com/

http://anthromuseum.missouri.edu/minigalleries/worldmasks/intro.shtml#

Awesome. Parent or Teacher, free account. Take a challenge and interact with an engineer while designing a device!

http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/kdn/

http://go-passport.grolier.com/

http://www.si.edu/

Search by country or location

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/

Pick two countries to convert currency between them...EASY

http://www.xe.com/ucc/full/

See animated cells and cell functions

http://www.cellsalive.com/

http://www.k12station.com/

http://www.pics4learning.com/index.php

http://www.readinggroupguides.com/index.asp

http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov:80/sor/

http://www.classbrain.com/artmovies/publish/article_182.shtml

Many resources for parents & teachers of new drivers

http://www.farmers.com/FarmComm/WebSite/html/auto/YES/Yes_1.html

the latest in Internet safety

http://www.netfamilynews.org/letterindex4.html

Rockingham County Public Schools-Edublog-Joe Showker

http://rcps.edublogs.org/category/internet-safety/

List of subjects covered in science specials aired for 10 year period

http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/2_search/2_search.html

Topics:Mythology,History,Atmosphere, Air Pressure, Thermals, Forces & Motion, Aerodynamics, Animals, Vehicles, Sports

http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/index.html

Family Calendar of Activities

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm

Info-Museum Tours, Lesson Plans, Activities, Teacher Workshops, etc.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm#

Is a Consortium effort to provide teachers with quality materials and tools found on federal, state, university, non-profit and

http://www.thegateway.org/browse

Awesome. Parent or Teacher, free account. Take a challenge and interact with an engineer while designing a device!

http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/kdn2/

http://www.eduref.org/

Lots of tips to encourage reading and reading growth

http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/read/gr3_5/badhabits.htm

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1543

Modeling Honesty AND Resourcefulness

http://home.earthlink.net/~cnew/research.htm

FREE Resources to motivate and educate your students!

http://www.eduhound.com/SiteSets/

Categorized and Evaluated Web Sites

http://www.ala.org/greatsites

resource kits, book databases, analyser, and calculator

http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ed&tabindex=1&tabid=49

Find out how much caffeine is in many of the drinks our children and we enjoy.

http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database

Quality list of resources for parents and others working with adolescent girls.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisinggirls/resources/

Excellent Teaching Resources-1-1-10 thru 6-11-11

http://www.brainpop.com

This website was talked about on Twitter as being an excellent resource with videos, audio and book resources.

http://www.teachingbooks.net/

Oprah's "NO PHONE ZONE" episode about dangers of texting and driving

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/feature?section=news/entertainment&id=7233826

50 useful blogging tools for teachers

http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/07/21/50-useful-blogging-tools-for-teachers/

http://pbskids.org/democracy/

http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/

Exploration through Film & the Internet

http://www.asianamericanmedia.org/jainternment/

by Douglas O. Linder (2008)UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (UMKC) SCHOOL OF LAW

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm

Senators, Committees, Legislation & Records, Art & History, Reference

http://www.senate.gov/index.htm

Battle of the Crazy Machines-objectives & materials list

http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/45_pguides/pguide_403/4543_crazy.html

The Tech Museum of Innovation-San Jose, CA

http://techchallenge.thetech.org/about.cfm

The Tech Museum-activities, timeline, much more

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/

Awesome. Take a challenge and interact with an engineer while designing a device!

http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/kdn2/

Everything you want to learn about George Washington and enjoy virtual tours of his home and gardens and more.

http://www.mountvernon.org/learn/explore_mv/index.cfm/

http://www.nga.gov/kids/linkguides.htm

http://hirshhorn.si.edu/educate/columns.asp?key=51

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm

Teachers portaportals, SOL test practice, etc.

http://guest.portaportal.com/wspms

http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm