Illuminations Interactive Math Activities

Rating 3.00 out of 5 List member, Gord Crutchley, suggested this extensive site of math activities that can be used with all grade levels. On Illuminations, you will find online multimedia mathematics investigations, classroom video vignettes, Standards-based lesson plans, links to reviewed Web sites, and full access to the online version of Principles and Standards. [...]

NGS – Underground Railroad Interactive Site

Rating 3.00 out of 5 In the 1800?s, over 100,000 slaves made the run from slave states to the freedom offered in Canada (and Mexico).? Assume the role of a slave and make a few decisions about this terrifying journey, thanks to The National Geographic Society. The URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/index.html

Plumb Design Visual Thesaurus

Rating 3.00 out of 5 My buddy, Randy, suggested this intriguing online thesaurus.? Once the thesaurus has loaded, a text field will appear above. To start your exploration, type a word in, and press the “CLICK TO LAUNCH” button. Remember Kartoo?? Try having your students use the two together! The URL: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/index.jsp

Another Simple Machines site

Rating 3.00 out of 5 List member, Daphne (Australia), passed on another site about Simple Machines.? It is interactive and a lot of fun! The URL:? http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Kids Hub

Rating 3.00 out of 5 A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned High School Hub ? now we have a companion site ? Kids Hub!? Kids Hub is a noncommercial educational portal for elementary and middle school students. It features free online interactive learning games, puzzles, and quizzes. The URL:? http://kidshub.org