
There is so much out there on the web to help kids learn. But it’s so hard to find! At EdAlive Top Sites you’ll find over 500 educational web sites designed expressly for, or useful to you in your quest for great resources.
We’ll be adding to it from time to time so come back again and see what’s new. There’s no other place on the web with such a comprehensive listing for teachers, parents and kids!
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BrainPOP
Animated resources that bring learning to lifeAnimated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students – in school, at home, and on mobile devices. Resources include movies, quizzes, games, mobile apps, experiments, activity pages, and much more covering hundreds of topics within Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health. All content is aligned to state standards including Common Core.
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First School
Preschool activities and craftsFeatures free fun pre-school lesson plans, educational early childhood activities, printable crafts, worksheets, calendar of events and other resources for children of pre-school age. The crafts, lesson plans and activities are adaptable for ages 2 to 6. Ideal for home schooling, pre-school and kindergarten teachers, day care, toddler child care providers, after-school and baby sitters.
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Gifted and Talented
Unleash your child's geniusCourses are specially designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. K-12 courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science & Computer Programming feature a combination of multimedia instruction and automated assessment of student work to provide students with a personalized, self-paced learning experience. You can choose to work with the support of tutors or work independently. Developed by Stanford University
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How Stuff Works
The complex made simple to build understandingTopics include engineering, environmental science, forces of nature, innovation, and more. Founded by Marshall Brain with a goal of giving its target audience an insight into the way in which many things work. The site uses various media in its effort to explain complex concepts, terminology and mechanisms, including photographs, diagrams, videos and animations, and articles.
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Kids.gov
A safe place to learn and playThe official kids’ portal for the U.S. Gov. link kids, parents and teachers to information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. Kids.gov is organized into four audiences: Kids Grades K-5, Teens Grades 6-8, Teachers and Parents. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History
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Nobelprize
The official web site of the Nobel PrizeHere you will find information for every Nobel Prize since 1901, including the Nobel Laureates’ biographies, Nobel Lectures, interviews, photos, articles, video clips, press releases, educational games and more. Cap off lessons about Nobel Prize winners with videos explaining their work and life.
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Teaching Channel
Teaching tips on topics both large and smallHundreds of videos offer teaching tips on topics both large and small. Use the Q&A section to get ideas from your fellow teachers. The blog provides insight on topics such as integrating material from different subjects and maintaining a supportive classroom throughout the year.
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The Smithsonian
The gateway to Smithsonian educational resourcesFeatures lesson plans and other resources to use in the classroom and games and virtual tours fro children.
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WatchKnowLearn
A resource for finding educational videosFeatures over 50,000 educational videos in over 5,000 categories. The videos are available without any registration or fees to teachers, parents and students 24/7. The website invites broad participation in a new kind of wiki system, guided by teachers. WatchKnowLearn does not itself host videos. It is a library for links to excellent educational videos that have been selected by educators.
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