The
Case- This
link is to Mystery Net's page for kids. Relive the mystery unit
by reading, writing, and solving mini-mysteries online.
Mini-Mysteries - Eighth grade students at Dakota Meadows Middle School
in North Mankato, Minnesota, have written short, two-minute mysteries.
Use your wits and detective skills to solve these cases.
Mysteries
Defined - This site offers everything from "What is
a mystery?" to story starters for you to write your own.
Childern's
Storybooks Online - Can't get to the library or don't have a card? Here are
some simple books and illustrations
online!
Scholastic's
Harry Potter - Scholastic has created a wonderful arrangement of
fun activities and quizzes for these amazing books.
Castles
on the Web - This site has a multitude of information and links
on everything castle oriented.
Kid's
Castle - Graphics heavy site which offers a wealth of information
on castles and their inner workings.
Library
of Congress - Yes, every book that has ever been published has a Library of
Congress
number inside. Why? Find out about
the information here!
Create
Your Own Adventure - I loved these books when I was in elementary school!
Choose your character and
then make choices
along the way to
navigate through your own story!
Writing
Houghton
Mifflin - This publisher of textbooks has a great site for kids who want
to brush up on writing skills.
KidzPage - This
site is devoted to all types of poetry written by kids
or classrooms. Lacking inspiration, check it out!
Idiom
of the Day - Collins Cobuild offers an idiom a day. Try to incorporate
this bit of figurative language into your vocabulary today.
Web
Grammar - As slang slowly takes over, many of us are confused
on what is right and wrong with grammar.
Reference
Research
It - This is a one stop shop for reference. You're able to use a dictionary,
thesaurus, search for quotations, maps, telephone
area codes, and even shipping info!
Online
Dictionary - This online student dictionary provided by Merriam-Webster will
help you out
if you are stumped, online, and can't find your own
dictionary. Are you having problems finding a rhyming word? Or
did you want to know how to say hello in sign
language?
Online
Thesaurus - Once the site from Roget's, this online resource
has added several fun bells and whistles.
The
Weather Channel -
Sure you might not think this is reference, but believe it or
not,
the weather shapes our lives. Also check out NOAAs site.
Ref
Desk - Again,
someone has put all the internet resources on one page. Not only
do they have excellent
sources, but
the additional magazines,
newspapers, headlines, etc... just make this site a winner!
Translation
Dictionary - Do you have a friend from class who speaks another
language? Surprise them tomorrow by learning to say hello in
their language!
Worldbook -
This is a subscription site and our school does subscribe. Just
ask Mr. Mika!
Britannica
Online - This site debuted by commercial during Super Bowl XXXIV. The
information is there, but it's very text oriented.
I'd rather
just pick up an encyclopedia.
Encarta - While
you might need the disk for more in-depth research, MSN does allow
you basic knowledge
online here.
Info
Please - This site from the Learning Network offers a wealth of online
reference information from every topic
available.
