Encyclopedias
The Canadian Encyclopedia Online
Free Canadian content, including a junior version, with student guides, biographies
of 100 outstanding Canadians, interactive maps, graphs and games.
http://www.canadianencyclopedia.ca
General: the 3 Rs
edHelper.com
Over 3000 free worksheets including algebra, arithmetic, fractions, integers,
statistics, spelling, vocabulary, and more. Organized according to grade levels.
http://www.edHelper.com
Awesome Clipart for Kids: Worksheets & Puzzles Index!
Kid & family-friendly free customizable worksheets, puzzles & games
for teachers, parents, students or children for math, reading, spelling, holidays
& more - updated weekly
http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/worksheetsindex.html
The Worksheet Generator
You can create customized worksheets in less than 5 minutes!
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/
Brain Boosters
Browse through archive of challenging Brain Boosters such as: Categorization,
Lateral Thinking. Logic Number and Math Play, Reasoning, Spatial Awareness,
Word and Letter Play
http://school.discovery.com/brainboosters/
Creative Kids
games, brain teasers, stories, jokes, activities and more
http://www.creativekids.ca
General: science
Science Made Simple
Kids learn science the easy, hands-on way with Science Made Simple. Get fun
science projects and great experiments using household materials. This site
offers fun science projects, answers to common science questions, information
on what’s happening in the world of science and more!
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/
Yes Mag: Canada’s Science Magazine For Kids
Canada’s science magazine for kids; offers do-at-home projects; reasonably
priced magazine is also available for $20.00 per year
http://www.yesmag.ca
General: nature
Reading, writing, spelling
Guys Read
A literary initiative for boys from Jon Scieszka, the creator of “The Three
Little Pigs” and “The Stinky Cheese Man.” This is a great program designed
to get boys interested in reading and to connect them with books they will
enjoy. You’ll find a list of Mr. Scieszka’s favorite books, tips and advice
on how parents and teachers can help, a place for guys to share what their
favorite books are and more.
http://www.guysread.com/
An Online Library of Literature
This site has complete stories, from Aesop’s fables to Mark Twain, the Brontes,
Dickens, etc. It’s free too!
http://www.literature.org/
BookRags
Online site for classical guides and free texts ~ comprehensive guides to
classical literature, book notes, essay workshops, complete E-books of classical
texts, tests, message board – this site is meant for the high school and university
level
http://www.bookrags.com
Math and logic
CLSO-math offers a free sample of its lesson on Fractions. Unlike some conventional approaches to math instruction, which start with abstract concepts and end with application in the real world, the CLSO (Concepts-Language-Symbols-Operations) approach is to follow the learner's path of least resistance by starting with direct perceptual understanding through the visual (and/or kinesthetic, if using manipulatives rather than the images of the workbooks), and building the math procedures step by step through "scaffolding" that eventually leads to the underlying abstract concepts. The demo on the web site's home page shows a very easy, step-by-step process for learning how to solve algebra problems. The free sample to download, is on fractions.
ThatQuiz.com is a free online resource for math practice and testing. The money section includes Canadian coins. Students can access all of the tests without registration. Immediate feedback is in terms of right or wrong only (the correct answer is not given after a mistake is made). Free registration for teachers allows customization of quizzes and record-keeping of students' scores.
Sumfun ~ The Trail of the Math Slug
Lots of math resources
http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun/index.htm
Math Goodies
A free math help site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, worksheets
and forums! We have over 400 pages of activities for students, teachers and
parents.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/
Natural Math
This site teaches that learning math is a natural process and gives hints
and tips on facilitating math.
http://www.naturalmath.com
Computers and technology
Daytrum ~ The Technology Guide For Families
A new online magazine for parents. This site provides a technology guide that
helps parents understand the latest video games and computer and internet
technologies for their families. Some of the areas included are: keeping kids
safe on the internet; review children’s video games; review latest computer
technology for home and home office...and lots more. The site is live and
updated daily.
http://www.daytrum.com
How Stuff Works
Learn how everything works.
http://www.howstuffworks.com
How Stuff Works Express
Information on science, technology, math and language arts for the elementary
and high school levels.
http://www.express.howstuffworks.com
Physics
Fear of Physics
Fear not! Physics. Explained. Finally. Sampling of topics include: Why Things
Fall; Sun, Earth, Moon; Speed and Acceleration; Sound; Einstein’s Relativity
and much more.
http://www.FearOfPhysics.com
Chemistry
Biology
Botany
Kids Valley Webgarden
Lots of tips and ideas for kids interested in gardening. Learn about planning
a garden, planting, keeping plants healthy and information on specific plants
- flowers, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and shrubs.
http://www.raw-connections.com/garden/
Earth sciences
Environment Canada
Free educational materials on Water
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/e_teach.htm
Great Acts for Great Lakes:
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/greatacts-grandsgestes/
Environment Canada
Free educational materials on Weather
http://www.weatheroffice.pyr.ec.gc.ca/skywatchers
* Sky Watchers is an interactive program that
addresses the weather portion of the Grade 5 science curriculum. There is
also a Techer's Corner as well as games and activities in the Kids' Corner,
an online tour of a weather office, and many other features. Schools are encouraged
to register in the program in order to participate online, entering daily
weather observations to reinforce their classroom lessons. There is a nominal
fee for registration, which is waived in subsequent years for schools that
remain active.
* Project Atmosphere Canada is a series of
teacher's modules written at the high school level, with each module containing
explanations and classroom-ready activities. http://www.weatheroffice.pyr.ec.gc.ca/skywatchers/bothguides_e.html
Weather Wiz Kids
Designed so kids can learn more about the fascinating world of weather. It’s
also a wonderful educational website for teachers and parents that gives them
the right tools they need to explain the different types of weather to children.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com
Space
History of Space Exploration
A wealth of information including space exploration timelines, accounts of
manned and robotic space missions, and educator guides.
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/history.htm
History
Historica
Games, projects and research tools for students - all about Canadian history.
Lesson plans, resources, ideas and articles for parents and teachers to utilize.
http://www.histori.ca
Geography
The National Atlas of Canada
Maps and information about Canada’s geography.
http://www.atlas.gc.ca
Society and culture
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) is an Internet gateway that provides access
to collections housed in over 600 Canadian museums. Its mandate is to stimulate
public interest among all age groups in our rich and diverse cultural heritage,
and to complement the programs and collections of museums across Canada. Includes
links to exhibits, fun and games, teachers’ centre, events and more.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
This website offers the biographies of women mathematicians sorted in alphabetical
and chronological order. Each biography contains a picture and short text
that tells about the mathematician’s life and her contributions to mathematics.
You will also find a list of women who have won prizes, awards, and honors
for their contributions to math. This site contains links to many other resources
about math, as well as resources about women’s contributions in other fields
of study too.
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/Women.htm
Languages
Learn Spanish Today/ Spanish Program
Quite a few free sample audio-visual Spanish lessons on-line, plus a newsletter
you can subscribe to for more tips on the Spanish language and its usage.
They also sell Complete Visual Link Spanish Program CD-ROM.
www.learnspanishtoday.com
www.spanishprograms.com
Vocabulix
www.vocabulix.com
Free online practice of vocabulary and conjugation in German, Spanish or English.
Be aware that clicking on the "Next" button takes you to a quiz,
not to a lesson. To see the vocabulary list and translations before
any quiz, click on the "Lesson preview" button. There is an option
for creating your own lessons -- you must be logged on to do so.
Visual arts
Music
Resource links pages on other websites
Kathy Wiens' Homeschooling Links Page
Takes you to lots of other sites for homeschooling resources
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bkwiens/HomeschoolLinks.htm
Great Sites For Kids
A weekly column created to help parents and teachers find fun and educational
websites for kids to use at home and in the classroom. Websites are reviewed
that feature the following categories: biography/history, geography, language
arts, math, music, science/nature and entertainment/amusement.
http://www.greatsitesforkids.com/gsfk/index.asp
Sites For Teachers
There are 15 pages of websites with free worksheets, printables, resources,
unit studies, etc. It is geared to teachers of individuals with autistic spectrum
disorders, related developmental disabilities, and children with special needs.
http://www.sitesforteachers.com
Enchanted Learning
Everything from certificates to maps, diagrams for labeling—including map
of Canada, plants etc.. really awesome....one of the most amazing sites for
home learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
