Practice with Web ToolsSearch Engines for Kids
SafeSearchKids A search engine that helps deliver safe results when searching the internet. Ask Jeeves for Kids A fast and easy way for students to find answers to questions online. Math AAAMath.com This site allows you to pick math topics within your grade level. It includes teaching, practice, and playing sections. APlusMath Visit the gameroom and play exciting games. Test your math skills with flash cards or try out a puzzle. Cool Math This site includes games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and other math concepts! Math Playground This site allows the user to explore and interact with different math topics. StudyJam This is a great website for step by step explanations of math and science topics. Language Arts Spelling City At this site, you will need to type in your weekly spelling words. Once you have typed them in, you can play many games to help you practice the words before your test. Shape Poetry This site will help you create a shape poem which you can publish. Poetry Fun In the spring, we will be collecting, writing and performing our own poetry. This site encourages the reading and writing of poetry for children. It also has links to famous children's poets. Story Starter Use the site to create your own writings. This allows you to differentiate the audience and the form. Cartoon Creator You can design your own comic strips and create word and thought bubbles. Trading Card Creator Get organized with this online writing tool. Science and Social Studies Endangered Animals Find out which animals are endangered by continent. Celebrations Choose a holiday and begin your virtual journey! Other Web Tools Skype This tool enables you to connect with other Skype users all over the world. Audacity This is a free, easy to use audio recorder and editor. Podbean An easy to use podcast tool. Wordle Type in words on any particular subject. The site will arrange your words in a random order to create a cool picture. Copyright Free Music Use music to accompany video and audio recordings. Flashcards Create online flashcards to help study for a test or quiz your knowledge. |
Standards for EducationThroughout the nation, learning standards for every subject have been developed by authorities in education to evaluate the skills and knowledge of students. Click the buttons below to view the standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE SAS) and by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE NETS-S):
Our Diigo resourcesClick the button below to visit Mrs. McColgan's favorite art and
international education resources. Click the button below to visit Ms. Mizak's favorite technology resources and
web 2.0 tools. 
Computer terms are finding their way into popular dictionaries. As a result, it's important that you keep up!
Click the buttons below to view the list of popular computer terms (e-terms) you should know. Web Safety and NetiquetteNetiquette is a set of rules for appropriate behavior online. Here are the "Core
Rules of Netiquette", authored by Virginia Shea. Please click this link to read each rule for elaboration. 
As you are learning how to use the internet more safely and taking the time to
teach your child, here are some links that can accompany your guidance. |