Useful Links

There are so many useful places to go online, we had to organize. Just click on a category to see the links in that category.

Encyclopedia Britannica
An online encyclopedia
Merriam Webster Online
Dictionary, thesaurus, word games, and more.
Wikipedia
The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit
How Stuff Works
Learn how just about anything works.
The Internet Public Library
Time for Kids
Time Magazine for Kids
>The New York Times Learning Network
KidsKonnect
A gateway to hundreds of sites, organised by topic.
Digital Education Network
You will have to register with a login name and password, but there is no fee involved. Try out the MathDEN. Always looking for shortcuts? Check out Hot Math Tips.Take a drawing lesson in the GraphicsDEN.
Middle School Cybrary
This might be a good place to start your research.

Science Projects for Kids
Easy science projects and science fair ideas
Science Fair Project Guide
By the Internet Public Library
Extreme Science
Funderstanding Rollercoaster
It is your mission to design the coaster so that you can achieve maximum thrills and chills without crashing or flying off the track (unless that's how you like your coaster to work!).
Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars
The Science Game

Shape Up America
Founded by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, this web site provides information on staying in shape, and assessing your personal fitness level.
Protecting Kids Privacy on the Internet
This informative site gives you all the details about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Learn tips for safeguarding children's using the internet.
Talking to Kids About Tough Issues
Succeed in Middle School
This guide is designed to help your child get on the path to college as they are entering middle school.
Tips for Parents
Tips for parenting through these sometimes tough years.
The Elementary to Middle School Transition: Five Helpful Hints for Parents