Links for School, Learning and
Fun
General Links
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Yahooligans - The Web Guide for
Kids
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Ask an Expert
Page - A number of experts in a variety of fields willing to answer your
questions.
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Looney Bin
- Lots of advice that will help you become a more organized and successful
student.
Links to Classroom Resources
Online Magazines for Kids
Math Links
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Brain Teasers -
Puzzles for third to seventh-graders and older.
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Math Baseball - a fun baseball
game to practice addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication skills.
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MathsNet
Puzzles - a variety of different kinds of math puzzles, including logic
puzzles, sequences, mazes, and more.
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Areas,
Volumes, and Surface Areas - formulas for finding areas, volumes, and
surface areas of geometric shapes.
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Elementary
Problem of the Week - challenges elementary students with unique math
problems.
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Exercises in Math Readiness
- a huge library of math exercises for every topic and every level.
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Weights and Measures
- learn the correct metric prefixes and how to convert length and area
measurements.
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Online Math Applications -
explains the math involved in investing, music, and science, discusses the
history of math, and shows how to use math in your daily life.
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Mega Mathematics - This site
uses real world activities such as coloring maps and untangling knots to
teach mathematical concepts.
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What Good is Math? -
learn how math is useful in everyday life.
Reading and Writing Links
Religion Links
Social Studies - Ancient Civilizations
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The Encylopedia Mythica -
An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend
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Greek
Mythology - basic, clear introduction to Greek Mythology. Includes
information about the Gods and heroes, creatures, and main stories.
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Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World
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The Traveler: Ancient
Civilizations - a choose-your-own adventure history game (Very Cool)
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Daily Life in Ancient
Civilizations - all about daily life in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome,
India, and China.
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Ancient Egypt - learn all
about Ancient Egypt
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Egyptian Mathematics
- learn how to read and write the seven different symbols the Egyptians
used to solve math problems.
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs - learn
about ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and translate words or sentences into
hieroglyphs.
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Odyssey Online -
take a journey to explore ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman
cultures.
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Indian History
- learn about the history of India from the ancient to modern times.
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Christian Catacombs of
Rome - includes the outline, history, and importance of these catacombs
where the Christians started burying their dead underground.
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Roman Numerals
101 - learn how the Romans used seven letters to express all their numbers.
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Maya Adventure - a virtual
tour of ancient Mayan cities. Keep a log and see photos.
Social Studies - Canada's Geography and
Government
Science Links - The Human
Body
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Go, Girl! - dedicated to getting
girls and women of all ages and fitness levels involved in sports
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YSN - Health & Fitness - learn
how to eat properly, exercise to get in shape, and avoid and treat injuries.
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Healthy Fridge - learn about
heart healthy eating, general nutrition
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Fitness Partner Connection
- links for eating right and staying healthy.
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Biology4Kids - this
detailed but basic introduction to biology covers the main topics with easy
to follow descriptions, explanations, and pictures.
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Human Anatomy On-line - explore anatomy
using cool Java applets and learn how your body works.
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A Look Inside the
Human Body - take a closer look at the major systems of the Human Body
and how they work.
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Muscle Page for Kids,
The - Learn all about the muscles in your body.
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Your Gross & Cool Body -
answers important questions such as, "Why does poop smell? How come people
vomit? What is that gunk in my eye?"
General Science Links