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In this site students can learn about energy. There are sections that talk about energy basics, sources of energy, the history of energy and energy conservation. It even includes a link to games and activities that can be used when teaching kids about energy.

Here is a collection of paintings by Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) which are dubbed "mathematical paintings" and could be studied in both art and math. The one linked is Archimedes Transversal, but 80 total are included in this online collection.

This site is jam-packed with information for girls around ages 8 on up.Learn all about your body, fitness, nutrition, illness and disability, drugs, feelings, relationships, bullying, safety, future life, and envionmental health. Textual format is easy to read with countless links provided. Actual photos displayed. In the fourth grade in Lincoln, our students learn all about their bodies with the girls and boys separated so this website would definitely be a place to direct our girls for further related information.

Good companion site with a lesson on copyright. Information on patents, piracy, privacy etc,. Answers questions with interactive activities on what is a patent, how to apply; a tutorial on how to search for patents; related games links.

This site has different links for all age groups including safety tips, a day in the life of an agent and FBI history. This site could be used in conjunction with literature where students could compare the day in the life of a real FBI agent compared to a fictional agent in a novel. It could also be used with the study of government.

This is a very kid friendly site. There are nonfiction articles on this site that are very engaging. The nonfiction articles that are available are great for monitoring comprehension because of the high interest level. This site provides education and information for kids of all ages.

This site is a small part of the larger site hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency where students can learn about the importance of recycling and reducing waste. A linked town map provides information and activities on several different recycling methods and recycling awareness. Includes a fun game called dump town which is an excellent reinforcement activity.

This website is a must for science teachers. Numerous Internet-based lesson plans and activities can be found here. Nearly all of these lessons are linked to common science standards and science literacy standards. Students can listen to the weekly podcast on breaking science news or stories. What is really cool is the resource navigator which helps science educators find other online resources dealing with their topic of study.