Useful+Websites

 Reference **The Internet Public Library**-collection of online material on many subjects http://ipl.org/   ** Encyclopedia.com ** - Includes pictures, articles, and videos http://www.encyclopedia.com/ ** World Almanac for Kids- ** Information on hundred of subjects http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/ ** Thesaurus.com ** - Online thesaurus http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/ ** Merriam-Webster- ** Dictionary http://www.merriam-webster.com/ ** Encyclopedia Britannica ** - Short articles and definitions  http://www.britannica.com/

Language  ** Compare & Contrast Map ** - Electronic graphic organizer to compare and contrast http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/map/ ** Prepositional Phrases ** - Quizzes to practice choosing prepositional phrases http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=7&Topic=Prepositional+Phrases&x=25&y=9 ** Commas ** - A game to practice commas usage http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm#Comma_Splices_and_Fused_Sentences ** Run On Sentences ** - Quiz to work on sentences http://www.quia.com/pop/35933.html ** Best Books ** - List of recommended book for Young Adults http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/bestbooksya/bestbooksyoung.cfm ** Writing Tips ** - Explanations and suggestions on writing an essay http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/essay/index.htm

Social Studies  ** World Atlas of Maps- ** Includes maps and information about countries http://www.worldatlas.com/ ** The White House ** - Information on the president and past presidents, lots of extras http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/ ** Kids.gov ** - Links to other government websites, careers, money, etc. http://www.kids.gov/ ** Documents of Study in American History ** - Copies of important U.S. documents http://www.vlib.us/amdocs/ ** State Quick Facts ** - Facts about the 50 states http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/ ** Learning Fun and Games ** - Social Studies games covering several subjects http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/links/online_fun.htm ** 3 Branches of Government ** - a game covers the 3 branches of government  http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/3bgovt.htm