Technology

Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School

180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Office: (973) 414-4170 ~~ (973) 414-4182

As you explore the following list of websites, remember:

Before you use an activity with your child, take time to explore it on your own so that you can have an idea of what to expect;

Before your child begins, make sure she/he knows how to navigate the website. When working independently, your child will be able to stay on task more easily.

Websites related to all subjects:

http://pbskids.org (free PreK-12 resources to support learning in all subjects)

http://harcourtschool.com (click 'The Learning Site' for online resources)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize (click 'School Students' for interactive tasks & more)

http://www.internet4classrooms.com (educational links, tutorials, and assessments)

http://www.kidport.com (Internet-based thinking & learning activities for K-8)

http://wwwbrainpop.com (interactive content & animated movies in all disciplines)

http://www.iknowthat.com (leveled interactive tasks that support learning in all areas)

http://www.edhelper.com (a variety of activity ideas, lessons, and printables)

http://www.kidzclub.com (a variety of resources for primary classrooms)

http://www.lil-fingers.com (a storybook site for toddlers with educational games)

http://www.apples4theteacher.com (this site provides many fun and educational resources)

Websites related to Social Studies:

http://scholasticnews.com (current events, teaching resources & student activities)

http://timeforkids.com (current events activities that build reading and writing skills)

http://www.michigan-history.org/YBTJ/YBTJ1.html (View 'You be the Judge' for an interactive constitutional rights lesson)

http://www.factmonster.com/index.html (explore this site for Social Studies facts)

http://www.netsmartz.org (resource center for child protection)

Websites related to Science:

http://www.tryscience.org (click 'Experiments' to find online & offline activities)

http://www.miniscience.com (click 'Science Project Ideas' & 'How to do a Science Project' for inspiration)

http://www.yucky.com (many ideas for some gross experiments)

http://www.sciencemadesimple.com (provides ideas for science projects)

http://www.sciencebuddies.org (click 'Find a Project Idea' to find online & offline activities)

Websites related to Literacy:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com (online and printable multilingual activities)

www.mikids.com (provides interactive resources by grade level)

http://www.englishpage.com (explore the 'Mini Tutorials' for elements of grammar)

http://www.learnenglish.de (online games, quizzes, and tests designed to enhance grammar)

http://www.readwritethink.org (click 'Student Materials' for interactive tasks)

http://www.storylineonline.net (lessons & activitis for books that actors read aloud)

http://icdlbooks.org (International Children's Digital Library Foundation)

Websites related to Math:

http://www.webmath.com (instant help when you're stuck on math problems)

http://www.syvum.com (links to many interactive, multilingual math lessons)

http://www.aplusmath.com (many math worksheets & interactive lessons)

www.coolmath4kids.com (explore this site for many interactive tasks)