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Learning Resources
Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Online Academic Resources
The internet is a treasure trove of learning resources
and opportunities, but it isn't always easy to know where to begin, or how
to find appropriate sites specifically geared toward elementary students.
The resources below were collected with an eye toward helping both students
and teachers locate useful sites for research, study support, and
educational play and exploration. If you have a favorite that should be
included here, please
share it! We'll review and add it as soon as possible.
Sites to Explore
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Study Support
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 Encyclopedia
Britannica
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Kid.gov: Learning
resources for kids K-8.
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Math.com:
Calculators, converters, graphing tools, study tips, and
more.
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Merriam Webster Online:
Online reference resources including a dictionary and a
thesaurus.
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NOAA Weather Education: The
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's collection
of resources for students, K-12.
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NoodleTools: Use
NoodleBib Express or NoodleBib MLA Starter to generate
properly formatted MLA or APA citations.
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Pearson Social Studies:
Includes a Social Studies Library, a Current Events Section,
an Atlas, and more.
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Study Skills: Make the most
of your study time with this collection of tips, resources,
and strategies.
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Basic Computer Skills
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Visit
TypingTest.com
to see how quickly and accurately you
type.
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Explore the lessons and games on
PowerTyping.com to develop good basic skills.
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These
Keyboarding Practice exercises will also help you
develop good foundational habits.
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Need to increase your speed? Try
your hand at some of these fun
typing games.
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 Play some of these "Mousing
Around" games to improve your facility with the mouse
and to hone your strategic skills.
- Internet Safety
is also a basic skill! Always check with your parents before
logging into the internet, and be sure to follow their rules
and guidelines.
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For Teachers and Parents
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The
International Society for Technology in Education
provides teachers, parents, and students with a good
overview of the critical thinking skills required to thrive
in the digital age.
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TeacherEase Login:
Login to view your student's records. Keep track of
classroom performance so you can intervene early if issues
develop. Let TeacherEase help you work even more effectively
to support teachers' efforts.
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TeachersFirst.com: A
portal for teachers. The site includes lessons, units,
and web resources searchable by grade level and key word.
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Twenty-First Century Literacies: An excellent
introduction to the skills students need now and for the
future.
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