Educational Sites recommended by
Northwestern Teachers
grouped by subject area
recommended level after site description.



Language Arts
(reading, writing, spelling, grammar)

http://www.starfall.com/
This site has games and learning activities to help early readers learn a phonics based approach to reading. (early elementary school)

http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html
If you are looking for grammar practice, these Grammar Gorillas will help you. You may also visit the other places within the Funbrain site for practice in other subjects. (elementary and middle school)

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/
This section is part of Scholastic's site for kids called "The Stacks". It includes book and author suggestions, activities, author videos, and games. (elementary and middle school)

http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/
This site is designed younger students, or for students who just want a fun and easy book to read. It is filled with reading suggestions as well as trivia questions about all of your favorite series books. You will even find coloring pages and downloadable book plates to put in each book in your personal collection. (elementary and middle school)

http://www.freerice.com/
This site provides vocabulary practice AND for each correct answer you provide, donates rice to feel the world’s hungry. (middle and high school)

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
If you need a bit of practice with grammar skills, this is the place for you! The site provides interactive quizzes for all sorts of grammar topics. (middle and high school)

http://www.teenreads.com/
This site is the perfect place to read about books and authors that teens are interested in. (middle and high school)

http://www.spellingcity.com/
If you need some practice spelling words, this fabulous site allows you to enter your spelling list and then play games and complete practice tests. (elementary, middle, and high school)

Math

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Looking for some math practice? This site is for you! (elementary and middle school)

http://www.mathforum.org/dr.math/
Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions (the Dr. Math FAQ). (middle and high school)

http://www.math.com/
This is a great site that allows students to practice all levels of skills from basic through algebra. It provides basic skills remediation and games. For parents, it gives you ideas about tutoring and where to seek help for problems. (middle and high school)

Social Studies/Science

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
Sponsored by Time Magazine, this student friendly site is a weekly news magazine. It also archives all of the articles so recent news events may be researched. (elementary and middle school)

http://www.pbs.org/history/
This PBS site links you to terrific informational sites that are all related to historical events. (middle and high school)

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
This database includes detailed information about all of the countries of the world. You will find maps, statistics, population data, economic data, governmental information, and lots more. (middle and high school)

http://www.mywonderfulworld.org
Sponsored by National Geographic, explore this site to learn more about geography. (middle and high school)

http://www.edheads.org/
Interested in interactive science simulations? Check out this site! (middle and high school)

http://www.channelone.com/
This is the Channel One site and contains current events and programming related links. (middle and high school)

Physical Education/Health

http://www.learntobehealthy.org/kids/index.aspx
If you want the explore ways to stay healthy, this site is the spot for you. Information is presented in an interactive manner. (elementary, middle, and high school)

http://www.fitness.gov
Sponsored by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, this site allows you to explore physical fitness guidelines as well as dietary nutrition guidelines. (elementary, middle, and high school)

Research/Reference/Project Support

http://www.safesearchkids.com/
This search engine through Google is designed for younger students and allows them to search with a lower risk of stumbling upon illicit material. (elementary school)

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
For just about any topic or skill a student may be learning, this site has support materials including graphic shapes and outline maps. (elementary and middle school)

http://www.askherepa.org/
Stuck? Can't find an answer, or need help with your homework? Go to ASK HERE PA and chat online with a librarian who will help you find your answer. The site is staffed and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (elementary, middle, and high school)

http://www.factmonster.com/
This site provides facts, facts, and more facts – all for your information! (elementary, middle, and high school)

http://www.pics4learning.com/
Use this site to find copyright friendly pictures when doing a project. (elementary, middle, and high school)

http://www.sweetsearch.com/
Search engine for students designed to direct them to reliable websites that have been evaluated by a team of teachers, librarians, and research experts. This is a great alternative to Google. (middle and high school)

http://www.infoplease.com
Looking for an answer to a question? This site is a great starting point! (middle and high school)

http://visual.merriam-webster.com/
This online visual dictionary will help you learn the meaning of words by seeing an image that illustrates the word. It also has games and activities. (middle and high school)

Study Skills

http://www.learningplanet.com
This site is filled with fun activities to review skills in many areas! (elementary school )

http://www.kidport.com
Visit this site to engage in practice for all subject areas at grades K-8. (elementary and middle school)

http://quizlet.com/
This fun, free website allows you to create your own set of study flashcards for any subject. (elementary, middle, and high school)

http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp
Use this fun website to improve your keyboarding skills! (middle and high school)