This site is based off of the adult search engine ask.com. This specifically caters to children and offers age-appropriate results to search inquiries. In addition to the search box, students can click on the following categories for more educational links: schoolhouse, movies, games, images, answers.
This site is an easy way for kids to stay updated on current events. Information from this site can be used in class for discussion and debate. The issue of bias can also be brought up in discussion regarding this and other news sources.
This site offers historical documents and primary sources of information. This is a good reference for students to refer to when they write reports and give class presentations.
Kids section of the Tate Art Museums' Websites. Great place for K-6 art students to visit, though older students may find certain sections of the site interesting. Very visually interesting and plenty of activities and resources. Make on online gallery, play art-related games and watch videos about art for free. Contains links to Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. Ives.
This site provides technological tools for students to modify pictures, play games and ideas on artistic expression. This is a great website to infuse technology into the classroom because it offers students a choice in what they would like to do.
This has several resources for webquests for middle level students. Kids love webquests and they are a nice way to use the web for teaching in a more controlled environment.
This site offers tools to help students and teachers organize information. These can be used in any content area and they enable students to use their higher level thinking skills by solving problems during each "quest." This is a great way to infuse technology into the higher level thinking categories of Bloom's.
Kids Health is a general site that covers many topics about kids, but it does dedicate four pages for parents to read about internet safety. Topics covered: Internet safety laws, online protection tools, getting Involved in kids' online activities, basic rules, chat room caution, and warning signs.
This website is a good resource for kids and parents to learn about online safety tips. This site also provides general tips for teens such as study tips, managing stress and staying healthy. There is also information on parenting teens and approaching difficult issues with kids.
Webwisekids has resources for teaching Internet safety that are appropriate for middle school to high school age children. Online videos and lesson plans help make it easier to plan lessons to teach about Internet safety. The stories used do not sound contrived or artificial at all, and are definitely worth checking out. The ability to order games to reinforce the concepts taught through the lessons is an added bonus that might make this an attractive option for teaching about safety.
The site has a wide array of information from simulations that teachers/parents can conduct with students/children, a list of dangers on the web, true stories of children and child predators, and a list of ways to prevent online child victimization.
This site offers safety tips through videos and games. Real-life scenarios are presented to reinforce the basic tips being taught. The examples given are realistic, and can get otherwise naive students to be more aware of their activities on the internet. The online videos can be easily incorporated into any classroom at the start of the semester. This is a great resource for any child or teen.
This site offers basic internet safety tips for children and teens. They are a good starting point for conversation between parents and kids on how to stay safe online.
This site provides lesson plans that cater to specific cultural groups. It also contains information regarding specific world holidays, religions, and incorporating tolerance in the classroom.
This website offers vocabulary quizzes, crossword puzzles and grammar exercises that cater to ESL students. Students also have the option to take quizzes in their native language, which is a great way to help them build their English speaking skills.
This site was created for English and Language Arts teachers, but can be applied to any content area. This offers templates and examples of different writing activities for students to do as well as professional development opportunities for educators.
This site is amazing. It has so many tools it's crazy. The best part is that almost all of them are free. Some of the website builders come with a fee. However, for the most part all the tools are at your use for free. Some links require a login/password, but it still cost nothing. One stop shop for all your teaching needs!
This site provides teachers with free online tools such as quiz and worksheet generators. It also offers tips on building classroom websites and provides a place for students to turn in assignments online.
This site offers tips on classroom management as well as lesson plan ideas. This resource also provides Information on the latest trends and issues in the field of English.