Internet Links for Teachers

Internet Links for Teachers

Here are some resource links that are especially helpful for teachers.

 

Internet Links for Teachers











References

Education World’s Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
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Read this five-part series on copyright, fair use and new technologies to find out how to get those multimedia projects done ethically and to teach students what they can freely use in their presentations, reports, web sites, etc.
Infoplease
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Looking for information? Begin your hunt on this site that includes an atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, timelines, and country facts. The almanac contains data on the world, sciences, history, biographies, arts and entertainment, etc. The Homework Center offers help with study skills, reference sources, and online school tools. FactMonster is the kid-friendly portal for Information Please.
Kids Click
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Annotated searchable directory of websites created for kids by librarians. Searchable by subject, reading level and degree of picture content.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
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Try the online dictionary and thesaurus, but don’t overlook the Spelling Bee Hive or the Word Games. For younger students, don’t miss Word Central, which includes more games and a place to build your own dictionary.
RhymeZone: Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus
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Students enter a word and may choose to get a list of rhyming words, as well as synonyms, antonyms, homophones, quotes that contain the word, and much more.
The Ethical Researcher
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This page includes tips for teaching students how to avoid plagiarizing when they learn to effectively take notes.
The World Almanac for Kids
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Browse online this New York Times bestseller reference book.
Visual Dictionary Online
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With the Merriam-Webster Dictionary at its core, this resource is an interactive dictionary that helps you find the right word by labeling illustrations organized in a variety of themes. If you know what something looks like, but not its name, use this as your tool.
Yahoo Kid’s Study Zone
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Direct kids here to find report information on animals, science, and countries. Also contains a reference area and if all else fails, students can Ask Earl. Students will also enjoy their extensive Joke section and can submit their own jokes.
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