Internet Resources
for Elementary Students and Teachers

The Internet changes all the time.  Every reasonable attempt  has been made to ensure Web pages are educationally safe and do not contain links to materials that violate Blanchard's acceptable-use policy.  An adult should always check to make sure that the suggested link is still working and that the content has not been changed before sending a student to any Internet site.
Please report any problems with links to the Technology Department.
Martha Wells, Instructional Technology Specialist

Web Sites of the Week

American Revolution
An Internet Web Search
Ancient Greece
Here is a web hunt for you to explore to learn about the time periods of Ancient Greece.
Antarctica
Learn about this frozen continent and the penguins that live there.
The Arctic
Learn about the people and the animals that live in the northern part of the world.
Bears, Bears, Bears
Need to know about different kinds of bears?  Check out these web pages for information.
Biography Information for Third Grade
Learn more about Alexander Graham Bell, Amelia Earhart, Thomas Edison, and Florence Nightingale.
Birds
Information about birds.  Basic facts and information about birds you might see in Massachusetts.  Also facts about all of the State Birds.
Chemistry
Here are some sites to help you learn about the periodic table of elements, matter, and chemical changes.
China
Sites for Grade 6 research project.
U.S. Citizenship
Here are some sites that will help you learn more about our history and government as you prepare for your citizenship test.
Conquistadors
Fifth Grade Learning Centers - Round 2
Spanish Conquistadors
Countries of the World
Looking for information about a country somewhere in the world?  Here are some general sites to get you started.  There are also links to sites for twelve specific countries.
Decimals
Learn how to use decimals in math operations.
Dolphins
Information about Hourglass Dolphins.
Dr. Seuss
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday every March!
Early European Explorers
Web sites for Fifth Graders to explore about early European Explorers for class activities.
Early Learning
Early learners will practice mouse skills, explore number concepts, and experiment with beginning sounds.
Explorers
Information about French, English, and Dutch explorers and their travels to the new world.
Ezra Jack Keats
Teachers and students learn more about this popular poet.
Founding Fathers - Delegates of the Constitutional Convention
Learn about the colonial delegates who created our Constitution.
Grade One Research Project - Spring 2003
Links to sites about Sports, Animals, Ocean Life, Space, and Rock & Minerals.
Grade One Research Project - Fall 2002
Links to sites about Animals, Famous People, Space, Ocean Life, Sports.
Grade One Research Project
Links to sites about Rocks & Minerals, Animal Facts, Ocean Life, Sports Links, and Musical Instruments.
George Washington
Information about our country's first president.
Immigration
Sites for teachers for Grade 3 immigration project.
Immigration
Two photo sites for Grade 3 students' immigration project.
Japan
Learn about the country of Japan.  What is the weather like there?  What do they eat?  Are their schools like ours?  How are their holidays different?
Life Cycles
Explore the life cycles of animals at these web sites.
Magazines for Children
Check this list for links to online editions of many popular children's magazines.
Maps
Internet sites for maps around the world.
Math
Math sites for practice and review.
Midwest
These sites look at the development of industry in the Midwest region of the United States.
Money
Learn about money and play some money games.
On This Day In History
You can use these sites to research what was happening in history throughout the years on specific days.
Our Environment
These are all interactive sites to help students learn more about our environment.
Plants
Sites for Grade 4 science study.
Plants to Use and Amuse
A web based hot list for fifth graders.
Probability
Two sites to explore to discover more about probability.
Reading
Recommended authors for your reading selections.
Reference Sites for Elementary Students
This is a collection of reference sites to help students find accurate information as efficiently as possible.  
Research Topics of Individual Interest
 
The students in the multi-age classes have selected their own research topics.  Here are some Internet Resources to help them get information about their topic.
Resources of the Southeast
Find information about coal, rice, cotton, and tobacco.
Simple Machines
Simple machines are in use everywhere.  Check here to learn more about them and how they help us every day.
SmartBoard
Sites to explore with the SmartBoard.  It is fun to explore any interactive web page using the SmartBoard.  Here are some ideas to help get you started.
Solar System
Explore these sites to learn about space, astronomy, and the planets in our Solar System.
State Birds
Every state has it's own state bird.  This is where you can learn more about each one.
Trains
Learn about trains and railroads.
United States of America
Some Internet resources to get you started learning about the fifty states from Alabama to Wyoming.
Where in the World
Use these web sites to learn information about our country.
Online Games
These are games that the students can use during Computer Club and during indoor recess.

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Created  April 2002
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pdated April 2003