Websites

K-12 Websites

These are websites that you may use for your research. Students in all grades can access the different sites based on their needs.

Time for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/

Time for Kids is an informative news website that has real-life articles for kids, sometimes written by kids. The site contains articles on a variety of topics anywhere from sports to nutrition.

"Time for Kids." timeforkids.com. Time Inc., 2016. Web. 12 July 2016.

Energy Kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm

This site is all about energy and how we make it, use it and most importantly how we can save it. It talks about renewable and non-renewable sources along with how recycling fits into the energy puzzle.

"Energy Kids". U.S. Energy Information Administration. Web. 18 June. 2016

Choose My Plate http://www.choosemyplate.gov/kids/

Choosemyplate.gov is the latest site provided to the public about eating and nutrition. It is an informative site that provides adults, teens and children with a variety of information in engaging and interactive ways.

"Choose My Plate". United States Department of Agriculture. Web. 18 June. 2016.

Elementary Websites

Brain Pop Jr. https://jr.brainpop.com/

BrainPopJr. is a very popular and educational site for younger students to acquire information on a large variety of topics. Its animated interface and how it teaches younger students information is very fun and engaging. The site does require a paid subscription.

"Brain Pop Jr." brainpopjr.com. FWD Media, 2016. Web. 12 July 2016.

Kids USA https://kids.usa.gov/

Kids USA.gov contains a lot of interactive games and videos, along with articles about practically any subject that a student in grades K-8 might be interested in. The site has a great deal of links to other sites that may provide more information.

"Kids USA Gov". USAGov. Web. 18 June. 2016.

Stop Bullying

http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/index.html

This site provides information on what bullying is, how to prevent it and various other resources for students to access to learn about this very important social issue in today’s world.

Stop Bullying. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Web. 16 June. 2016.

America's Library

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html

This site offers readers a variety of pieces of information all relevant to America’s history. This includes famous authors, sports player, facts about the states and even national past times and entertainers. Its allows reader to see and hear a variety of the artifacts that were originally made or established in America.

"America’s Story". The Library of Congress. Web. 18 June. 2016.

PBS Kids Lunch Lab http://pbskids.org/lunchlab/

True to form, PBS has done a wonderful job in creating a fun and engaging site for students of many ages to come and learn about food and nutrition through Fizzy’s Lunch Lab. Through the use of many interactive features, students learn about food choices, facts about foods, how to cook different things, gardening and much more. .

CloudKid. "Fizzy's Lunch Lab." Hero4Hire Creative, Web. 12 July 2016.

Middle School

Federal Trade Commission You are Here

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/games/off-site/youarehere/index.html

This site teaches students about how to manage money and how their economic decisions effect themselves and the economy. It also teaches students about protecting themselves as a consumer.

"YouAreHere- Where Kids Become Smarter Consumers". Federal Trade Commission. Web. 16 June. 2016.

Central Intelligence for Kids

https://www.cia.gov/kids-page

The Kids Zone website is created for information about the CIA and its histotry and relavance in today's world. Readings can find information about the organization and explore all the different aspects of it from history to how to get involved today.

Kids Zone-CIA. The Central Intelligence Agency’s Office of Public Affairs. Web. 17 June

Middle School

High School

United States Holocaust Museum

https://www.ushmm.org/

This site is the museum’s home page and have many different places for students to access information about the Holocaust and other topics stemming from this subject.

The Holocaust Museum. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Web. 18 June.

The World Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/index.html

The World Factbook site offers readers many facts on each country around the world, ranging from current leadership to economics and security.

"The World Factbook". The Central Intelligence Agency. Web. 17 June. 2016.