For Sirs and Gale:    Username: osanes    Password: !dodea

Sirs Discover - This is a general reference resource for young researchers that makes learning fun and intuitive. Helps students in grades 1-9 develop their research, writing, language and computer skills.

Gale - Three databases are available. Choose the My Products Page orange button at login:

CultureGrams Links students to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada

Sirs Discovery Same database as the Sirs link at the top.

Proquest Professional Edition A comprehensive reference collection for K-12 professional development and continuing education.

Infotrac - Two great information resources are located here.

Infotrac from home:    Username: raosanes    Password: ra!dodea

Junior Reference Collection Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, JRC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, and multimedia content, including audio and video clips and more than 7,400 photographs. Focused on Middle School curriculum, some information may be useful to OAES students.

Kids InfoBits Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Internet Public Library for Kids - Find information about just about everything here. Like a public library, the Internet Public Library has reference tools and links you to information. Click on a topic or search for resources.

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Search Engines

Yahoolighans - Great child friendly search engine.

KidsClick - Links to Internet resources selected by librarians for kids. Links are organized in a menu by topic.

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Mathematics

Math Stories - This site has fun, interactive word problems to solve. We really like this site.

Illuminations - More fun math activities. Searchable by grade as well as standards. Lot's of fun!

Math Shapes - Games involving polygons, shapes, and quadrilaterals.

Cool Math - This site lets students practice mathematics and logical thinking with games that are highly motivational and easy to use.

Aplusmath - Contains games, worksheets, and homework helpers to help children master math.

Multiplication.com - Contains games, worksheets, and homework helpers to help children master multiplication.

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Science

Critter Corner - Information about different animals for elementary school children.

E.P.A. Kids Center - This Environmental Protection Agency Kids Center offers information and fun activities about the environment.

How Stuff Works - Great site to find out how things work, including how the earth works.

Interactive Simulations - From the University of Colorado, this site includes topics under physics, biology, chemistry, earth science and math. There is also a cross reference by topic and grade level. Elementary and secondary topics are included.

Kidsplanet - Fun site about animals and nature.

NWF Kidzone- National Wildlife Federations' kidzone includes fun magazines for children.

Physics Games - It helps you learn about science and it is fun. (Student recommended)

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Social Studies

Ben's Guide- Learn about the United States government at Ben's Guide for kids.

Biographies - Definition and links to biographies for kids. Offers links to biographies in a wide range of fields.

Disasters in the United States - Table with links to information about disasters in the United States. Death toll, type of disaster, location, date, and link to additional information included on the table. From Wikipedia.

First Gov Kids- Links to US government web resources for children.

GeoSpy - This National Geographic for Kids web site has fun interactive activites related to geography. For example, one activity asks you to solve a mystery using your knowledge of geography.

History for Kids - This is a special web site for kids about world history. Includes Europe, Asia and Africa before 1500 AD.

U.S. 50- Complete guide to the 50 US states.

U.S. Census Bureau Fact finder - Facts about the United States and each state can be found here.

U.S. History Resources - From the Institute of American History, links to primary documants and other resources for U.S. History. Has some very good images from original documents.

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Language Arts

Frank Asch - Enjoy Frank Asch's animated books.

Jan Brett - Jan Brett is an award winning author/illustrator. Her site includes many printouts, activities and videos about how to draw her characters.

Dr. Seuss - This site has everything you have always wanted to know about Dr. Seuss and lots of activities in the playground.

Ezra Jack Keats - This is the official web site of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. If you are interested in Ezra, his books, or his foundation, this is the place to be.

Little Explorer Picture Dictionary - For younger students.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus -Look up definitions, synonyms, and antonyms at this web site.

PBS Kids - Literacy site with stories and games.

Spelling City - Plug in your spelling words to create all types of great interactive practice.

Starfall- Contains fun activities and tools for learning and teaching reading.

Weekly Reader- Enter the kids site for games, puzzles, and contests that help children with language arts skills.

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ESL

Interesting Things for ESL Students- Links to games, puzzles, and quizzes to help ESL students learn English. Pronunciation Practice- This is a great place to practice English pronunciations.

Activities for ESL Students- Puzzles and quizzes for ESL students.

English Vocabulary Quizzes using Java- Online quizzes to help ESL students improve their English vocabulary.

The Grammar Gorilla - English grammar games.

Online ESL Idioms- Lists of English and Korean idioms to help students learn English.

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General Educational

Brain Pop - A good place to find loads of fun things to do in all areas.

Note: From school and home: Username: osanamsch    and Password: oaes22

Play Kids Games - Kids games that are both fun and educational. Aimed at ages pre-K through middle school, Play Kids Games offers kids a safe environment to discover their abilities and learn new skills with interactive and fun computer games.

Online Basic Skills - Click on "basic skills" for interactive sites in all subject areas.

Bitesize - Games and activities on Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Free Rice - At Free Rice, for every answer you get right, rice is donated to feed people in need. Watch out,this game may make you smarter!

Toboggan Hill - At Toboggan Hill kids will enjoy fashioning their own online toboggan run and then trying it out.

Browse the Dewey Decimal System - Use your knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System to locate information about a topic.

New York Times Students - Read top news stories, take news quizzes about today's world, and play special crossword puzzles. You can submit a Letter to the Editor, ask a reporter a question, and even ask a science expert a question.

Copyright Information - This site explains copyright (©) information for younger students.

Pixie Pics - Part 1 - This is a temporary place to look at Images created by Third Graders

Pixie Pics - Part 2 - This is a temporary place to look at Images created by some Other Third Graders

Web Blender - This is a temporary place to look at web sites created by Fifth Graders

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