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Language Arts

Spellingcity.com
Weekly Spelling Lists
Grammar Blast
Basic Interactive Grammar Games
Basic Grammar Games
Basic Interactive Grammar Games
Funbrain.com Grammar Games
Interactive Grammar Games
Cursive Handwriting-Lower Case
Interactive Cursive Handwriting Practice
Cursive Handwriting-Upper Case
Iinteractive Cursive Handwriting Practice

Science

Kid's National Geographic
Interactive Kid's Magazine
Science News for Kids
Interactive Science News
PBS Science
PBS Science Videos
Science Games
PBS Interactive Science Games
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Video Clips of Bill Nye
Magic School Bus Games
Interactive Magic School Bus Games
Ranger Rick
Easy to read science articles
Dig On Site
Kid's archeological activities
NASA Kids' Club
Interactive activities for kids
NASA Home Page
Daily photos from space
Ask the Expert
Send your photo and ask a question
Habitat Map
Water plants and animals of each state

Social Studies

Kids Infobits
Alabama Virtual Library
Britannica Online Elementary School Edition
Alabama Virtual Library
Britannica Online Middle School Edition
Alabama Virtual Library
Whitehouse.gov
Official Presidential site for all ages
Alabama Kids
Cool articles and activities for Alabama kids
Kids Connect
Links to famous Alabamians
congress.org
Contact government officials in Alabama
US Patents & Trademarks
Information and games to learn about patents
CIA Kid's Page
Information and games for kids
National Geographic Puzzles
Puzzles of photos from around the world
Smarty Pins Game
Geography Game

Reading

Reading Street
Student Edition
Lois Lowery
Author Website
Gary Paulsen
Author Website
Louis Sachar
Author Website
Christopher Paul Curtis
Author Website
Avi
Author Website
Jean Craighead George
Author Website
Wimpykid.com
Author Website for Jeff Kinney
kidsread.com
Author Website about JK Rowling
jkrowling.com
Author Website
terabithia.com
Author Website about Author Katherine Paterson
Rick Riordan
Author Website (Percy Jackson series)
Dr. Seuss
Fun activities linked to Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
Information about Dr. Seuss

Mathematics

Mathematics Tutorials
6th Grade Textbook Mathematics Tutorials
Funbrain.com
Interactive Math Games
Coolmath4kids
Interactive Math Games
IXL Math
Math practice at all levels

Teacher Resources

ethemes
lists of online teacher resources
Time For Kids Teacher Magazine
Resources for teachers
ABC Teach -Middle School
Resources for 6 - 8 grades
BlogIt
Technology tutorials for teachers
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alabama Course of Study, Lessons
admongo.gov
lesson plans and activities that look at advertising
The Nation's Report Card
What students know and can do
Teaching About Antarctica
Large collection of teaching resources
Energy Lesson Resources
Resources for Teachers
Science Suitcases for Teachers
Water Resources from Alabama Power
Renewable Energy Resources
Lesson plans
Discoveringalabama.org
Nature database for Alabama
ethemes energy information
lesson plans, information

Kid's Reading Magazines

Scholastic News
Weekly articles for kids
Houghton Mifflin Current Events
Current Events Activities
Smithsonian For Kids
Smithsonian magazine for kids

Parent Resources

ed.gov/parents
Helpful links for parents
usa.gov
Helpful resources for parents
NEA Resources
Helpful links in English and Spanish
safekids.org
Fire Safety Tips for Parents
Scholastic.com
Scholastic information for parents and book orders

Health and Safety

Food Pyramid
Interactive games and information
Recipes for Kids
Recipes from Publix that kids can make
Healthykids.org
Interactive activities and articles for kids
Presidential Fitness Challenge
details about the Fitness Challenge for kids
baldwinemc.com
What kids can do in emergencies
Fire Safety for Kids
Information and games for kids

Renewable Energy Resources

EIA Energy Kids
Simple definitions, glossary
Department of Energy
Games and puzzles
Energy Quest
Games, history of energy
Baldwin EMC Kid's Korner
Descriptions, activities
Hydrogen
Descriptions, examples
The Energy Story
Energy Basics
What is Energy?
Definitions of forms of energy
Renewable Energy
United Streaming Video
Compare Renewable Energy Sources
Names sources, pros and cons

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Oil Energy
Descriptions, examples
Natural Gas
Descriptions, examples
Coal
Descriptions, examples
Uranium (Nuclear)
Descriptions, examples
Nuclear Power Plants
Information about Nuclear Power Plants in Alabama
Fossil Fuels
United Streaming video
BP Oil Spill-2 Years Later
Information about oil chemistry
BP Oil Spill-Description
Description of BP Oil Spill

Antarctica

Photos of Antarctica
Beautiful photos
Facts About Antarctica
Interesting Facts
Map of Antarctica
Includes Daily Weather
Antarctica Activities
Games and activities
Laurentdick.com
Antarctic Explorer Photos
Ozone Hole Information
National Geographic information
On the Trail of the Missing Ozone
8 page comic book
Ozone Crossword Puzzle
Online or printable crossword puzzle
Basic Ozone Information
Basic information about the ozone layer
Ultraviolet Radiation
Information about UV rays
Animals of Antarctica
Information about animals in Antarctica
Antarctica
United Streaming video

Solar Energy Information

Solar Energy
Basic information
Photovoltaic Cells
How photovoltaic cells work
Sun Information
Sun safety information
Solar Experiments
Experiment with solar cells
Solar Energy Coloring Book
Printable coloring book
Pizza Box Oven
Directions to make solar ovens
Pizza Box Oven
Another set of directions
AVL Solar Energy Information
Alabama Virtual Library articles and videos
Solar Energy
United Streaming video
Solar Energy Storage
Diagrams of solar energy collection
Solar Energy Basics
Basic information

Wind Energy Information

Wind Energy
Information about wind power
Wind Energy Basics
Basic information about wind energy
Wind Resources Map
U.S. map of areas of wind power
Fairhope Wind Market
Interactive map of the wind market
Fairhope Windmill Market
Installing the turbine
Fairhope Windmill Market
Information
Lulu's Homeport
Information about the windmill
AVL Wind Energy Information
Alabama Virtual Library articles and videos
Wind Energy
United Streaming video
How a Wind Turbine Works
Interactive site
Projects to Show Wind Energy
Directions and diagrams

Geothermal and Hydro Power Information

Geothermal Energy
Basic information
Hydro Power
How hydro power works
Geothermal Facts
Lots of geothermal facts
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Information about geothermal heat pumps
AVL Geothermal Information
Alabama Virtual Library articles and videos
Yellowstone Park
Short videos
Yellowstone Park
Live video of eruptions
Hydro Electricity
United Streaming video
Hydro Power Plants
How hydro power plants work
Grand Coulee Dam
Hydro Electric Power

Biomass / Hybrid Cars Information

Biomass Energy
Basic information
Biomass Information
Information about biomass resources
Biofuels
National Geographic information
Internal Combustion Engines
Basic information about internal combustion engines
Biofuels
Wikipedia entries about biofuels
AVL Biofuels Information
Alabama Virtual Library articles and videos
Alternative Fuel Cars
United Streaming video
Basic Biomass Information
basic information and links

Canada Facts

Canadian Provinces and Territories
Maps and Information
Canadian Facts
Enchanted Learning site
Canadian Facts
eMINTS sites
Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.
Animals of Canada
Canadian Geographic site
Niagara Falls
Facts about Niagara Falls
The Canadian Rockies
Tours and live cams of the Canadian Rockies
Provinces, Capitals
Provinces and Capital Cities
Canadian Scientists and Astronauts
Photos of Canadian Scientists
150 Logo
Information about the 150 Logo

Canadian Provinces and Territories

British Columbia
Information about B.C.
Alberta
Information about Alberta
Saskatchewan
Information about Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Information about Manitoba
Quebec
Information about Quebec
Ontario
Information about Ontario
New Brunswick
Information about New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Information about Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Information about Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Information about Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon Territory
Information about Yukon Territoy
Northwest Territories
Information about Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Information about Nunavut

Christmas Around the World

Christmas Around the World
Written Information
Christmas Traditions
Early Histories
Christmas Cultures
Cultural Traditions
Merry Christmas in Other Languages
Different Languages, Arts and Crafts

Bellingrath Gardens

Bellingrath Gardens
Official site for Bellingrath Gardens
Exploring Estuaries
Basic information about estuaries
NOAA Information about Estuaries
Examples and tutorials
Haviland China
Examples of Haviland China
Reptile Information
Information about reptiles
Basic Information about Reptiles
Examples of reptiles
Amphibians
Characteristics of Amphibians
Amphibians and Reptiles
Compare Amphibians and Reptiles

Mobile Symphony Field Trip

Saenger Theater-Mobile
Describes the Saenger Theater of Mobile
Leonard Bernstein
Biography of Leonard Bernstein
West Side Story
Describes the musical West Side Story

Monarch Butterflies

Monarch Butterflies
Basic information
Fred Urqhart
Biography