For Students
Sites for Research
Creating Bibliographies
General
Communicating and People Skills
Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator
More Tips for Communicating and Being a Good Listener
Reading
Bunnicula Research
The Family Under the Bridge
Kids' World Travel Guide - French Culture
Soft Rain
Actual Account of the Trail of Tears
Native American Names and Meanings
Esperanza Rising
Biographies/Autobiographies/Memoirs
Writing an Autobiography Brainstorming Questions
Writing Good Paragraphs
Essential Elements of a Paragraph
Hamburger Model/Introduction and Conclusion Information
Information about Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Main Idea and Details Anchor Chart
The Do's and Don'ts of Paragraph Writing
Math
Decimals
Visual using Virtual Manipulatives to Understand Decimal Division
Virtual Math Manipulatives
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (Spanish Page)
Sites for Research for Multiplication and Division Challenge Problems
Fractions
Understanding Common Denominators Video
Singapore Math word Problems with Fractions: How-to Examples and Videos
WebQuest
NC Landmarks and Measurement WebQuest
Area and Perimeter
Science
States of Matter
The Particles in the States of Matter
Examples of the States of Matter
Weather
Tree House Weather Kids' Interactive Activities
Weather WebQuest: Learn About Major Weather Events
Water
Mars Connections
The Water in Our Houses
More About the Water Treatment Process
From Where Does Your Water Come?
Water and Traveling
Water and International Travel
Water in Different Countries - Comparison Chart
NASA Water Cycle WebQuest
The Water Cycle: Featuring Molecule Man
Droughts and Flooding
An Introduction to Droughts and Flooding with Quiz (Must Watch)
EPA Climate Change Expeditions
The National Drought Mitigation Center - Drought Information for Kids
North Carolina Drought Frequently Asked Questions
Dendrochronology (The Study of Tree Rings) and Drought
Flood Information from Weather Kids
Weather Safety Kids' Information About Flooding
Heat Transfer
The Science Behind Refrigeration
Energy Reduction by Reducing Heat Transfer
Practice: Test Your Knowledge of Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Animals
Caterpillars and Butterflies
Science Experiments
Ecosystems
Henry Ford - Environmental Innovations
Symbiosis
Mosquito and Parasite Activities
Malaria Video from National Geographic
Food and Nutrition
Eat Smart: North Carolina's Recommended Standards
Solar System
Super Moon Video for Creative Writing
Earth Day
Earth Day Carbon Footprint Video
Space Travel
Physiological Changes in Space
Engineering
Social Studies
Secretary of State's Kids Page
NC History
Lighthouses
The Math and Science of Lighthouses
US History
American Revolution
The Battles of Lexington and Concord Video
The Battles of Lexington and Concord Animation
The Battles of Lexington, Concord, and "Bunker Hill"
Government
Historical Documents WebQuest 1
Historical Documents WebQuest 2
Amendment 16 Historical Information
A Global Look at Personal Income Taxes
Where Do My Income Tax Dollars Go?
Make Your Case Interactive Jury Trial
Hindenburg and Titanic
Advertising
Public Service Announcements (Examples)
AIG Student Survey