WHEN YOU SEE THE NAME OF A SITE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, JUST CLICK ON THAT NAME!
Great Neck Schools - Go to the main site for connecting with all Great Neck schools and getting information about the Great Neck School District.
Great Neck Schools on TV - This is the official web site on which videos of various Great Neck schools and activities are displayed for TV viewing. There is information about school staffs and facilities. You can watch current and past programming, and learn what will soon be available to view. You can focus on one specific school. There's also a section for students.
Don't Believe Everything on the Internet! - Read this great-looking web site and you will want to Save the Tree-Octopus from extinction. You'll want to send money or volunteer to help these cute creatures. This is a very persuasive and informative web site. There's only one problem: The site is fake. There's no such thing as a tree-octopus. Not everything on the Internet represents the truth. Look at this site and you won't believe that it is phony! It looks so legitimate.
Homework Helper Sites - From this site, you can link to several sites where you can find help with homework questions. Among the sites are the Public Library Homework Help Site, Dial-a-Teacher, Ask Dr. Math, Regents Review and Resources, Regents Review Live! Online, the New York Times Learning Network, the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) and Teen Space. Give it a try!
SAT Help for free - Get plenty of practice and video explanations without cost at this site. Right now, get help with the current form of the SAT, and when the new form becomes available, this is the site to get tutoring in reading, writing and math for that form of the test.
Online Reading Strategies - Follow the illustrations and develop the ability to decide how dependable a web site is and whether you should use a site in your research paper.
Dictionary.com - Use this site for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, uses of words, and parts of speech.
Castle Learning - Find practice preparing for tests in social studies, science, math, etc.
Occupation Outlook Handbook - This government-run site provides information about the future outlook of many careers. Learn whether a career is one which will need many or few people in the next few years ("Growth Rate" and "Number of New Jobs"), what the salary range is for a specific career, what the educational requirements are, and whether there will be available on-the-job training. There are many categories of jobs and careers on the left of the first screen.
Hot Careers of this Decade - Yahoo Education presents eight careers which should need many people now through 2020.
Read about each one and see if you are interested in any of them.
Read about each one and see if you are interested in any of them.
21st. Century Skills - Get a lot of information about which skills will be useful as you move toward your future career. There is much solid knowledge about job and training areas.
Songs to Learn From - There are many links at this site to songs dealing with these general subjects: Mathematics, Reading and Language Arts, Science, The Fine Arts, Languages, and Social Studies, among others. For each major area, there are many songs. For example, if you click on Social Studies, you get to such song areas as African American History, American History and Government, Goegraphy, Pilgrims, Pirates, and U.S. Presidents. Then click one of these and get several songs about that topic to listen to.
Learn, Learn, Learn - Go to quizlet and search for and select electronic study cards on many subjects, from literature or SAT vocabulary to science topics such as biology terms to French animal names to history, geography or government, etc. You can even make your own electronic index cards to help you study.
10 Great Book Web Sites for Teens - Find links to sites that recommend books for you to read. These include books in many categories, together with teen-written reviews of the books. There are also author interviews, contests, discussions of books, etc.
RESEARCH
NoodleTools - At this site, there are 30 brief videos teaching everything you need to know about using NoodleTools, dealing with such topics as building notecards, creating a notecard for your citation, creating a new project, finding missing notecards, quick citing, formatting, creating an outline, etc.
Search Engines Not Called Google:
1. DuckDuckGo - This is as simple to use and as filled with features as Google except that it doesn't attack you with ads and it makes it easy for you to do your search without having information about you being collected (as happens with Google).
2. WolframAlpha - This site is better than Google when it comes to research and calculations. It's great for scientific and mathematical searches. You can even upload a picture and get information about it. Hit "Examples" to see what it can do, in fields such as Mathematics, Words & Linguistics, Units & Measures, Statistics & Data Analysis, People & History, and Dates & Times.
3. Blekko - This search engine allows you to search in privacy or even in a "SuperPrivacy" mode so that ads will be blocked and you will be taken to encrypted sites by default. (Turn this mode on by clicking on "Prefs" in the right corner.) It gives you results in categories. For example, if you search for Achebe (a great author of African Literature), you get results in these categories: Quick Answer, Top Results, African American, Quotations, and Colleges.
4. IxQuick - This has been around for quite a while. It searches other search engines, and gives you their best results. It also protects your privacy in at least 10 ways.
5. For mobile-friendly searches, use Mazoom on smartphones and Izik on tablets. Because these programs search for mobile-friendly sites first, they load results more quickly than the usual search engines.
1. DuckDuckGo - This is as simple to use and as filled with features as Google except that it doesn't attack you with ads and it makes it easy for you to do your search without having information about you being collected (as happens with Google).
2. WolframAlpha - This site is better than Google when it comes to research and calculations. It's great for scientific and mathematical searches. You can even upload a picture and get information about it. Hit "Examples" to see what it can do, in fields such as Mathematics, Words & Linguistics, Units & Measures, Statistics & Data Analysis, People & History, and Dates & Times.
3. Blekko - This search engine allows you to search in privacy or even in a "SuperPrivacy" mode so that ads will be blocked and you will be taken to encrypted sites by default. (Turn this mode on by clicking on "Prefs" in the right corner.) It gives you results in categories. For example, if you search for Achebe (a great author of African Literature), you get results in these categories: Quick Answer, Top Results, African American, Quotations, and Colleges.
4. IxQuick - This has been around for quite a while. It searches other search engines, and gives you their best results. It also protects your privacy in at least 10 ways.
5. For mobile-friendly searches, use Mazoom on smartphones and Izik on tablets. Because these programs search for mobile-friendly sites first, they load results more quickly than the usual search engines.
Three good sites to use when doing research -
1. Library of Congress - Among the MANY topics here are American History; Arts & Culture; Government, Politics & Law; Maps & Geography; News & Journalism; Religion & Philosophy; Science, Technology & Business; Sports & Leisure; and World History & Cultures. There's so much more - books, historical documents, film, special collections.
2. Digital Public Library of America - At this site, there are at least 4,658,416 items from libraries, museums and archives. You can explore by place or by date or visit the exhibits.
3. New York Public Library - You can qualify for the necessary library card online if you live, work or attend school in New York STATE. There are so many books but there's much more. Go to the site, get an account easily, sign in and explore the tremendous resources of this digital research haven.
How to Write a Research Paper - Follow the steps listed and you should end up with a fine research paper. Don't forget to include parenthetical (in-text) citations as well as complete citations.
Taking Notes - Here you are given many useful suggestions on taking notes. Also, there are links to 10 other web sites dedicated to note-taking (tips, techniques, etc.).
Citations: MLA Format - At this site, from Purdue University, you can learn what you need to know in order to cite the sources you have used in your paper.
Plagiarism - What is it? Why is it wrong? How can you avoid it? There is a lot of information about this topic at this site, and all the information is very clearly presented and easy to grasp.
The Art of Creating a Poll - Experience the work which goes into putting together a meaningful poll in this interactive program. See what goes into getting responses which are useful and not superficial or off the topic.
ENL: ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE
(Also see the web sites listed on the ENL page.)
ESL / TOEFL Web Site Collection - Go here for one of the most fantastic, fabulous, astounding, excellent, outstanding, terrific group of web sites for learning English ever! You will find links (connections) to sites for ESL, English Grammar, Videos, Finding Jobs, Dictionaries, Games and Puzzles, Building Vocabulary, Search Engines, Pen Pals, Listening, and Reading.
Learn American English Online - This free site will help a student born in another country learn English as it is spoken in this nation. There are seven levels of instruction. Included are lessons. explanations and examples as well as many videos and a listening lab for practice hearing American English. There are lessons on how to learn, with even more practice, all of which can be done in the privacy of your home.
Idioms - Click on one of the many links here and take a quiz online. Idioms include ones with animals, body parts, numbers, specific words (such as down, up, into, break, give, go, run, take), crime, emotions, food and drink, illness, travel, and idioms beginning with specific letters of the alphabet. You can also get to online quizzes about GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, HOMONYMS.
ESL Brain Pops - At this site you will find brief animated movies on three different levels of English which are aimed at improving your listening and understanding. It's fun to watch and hear.
ESLpoint - Here, you can improve your English in one of the following categories: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Pronunciation, TOEFL, and Business. Whichever category you select, you can then decide which level to work on, such as Low Beginning, High Beginning, Low Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced - or more specific choices, including Sample Tests or Proverbs and Sayings.
The ESL Club - Find plenty of links to help you with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Play ESL games, take ESL quizzes, watch ESL videos, chat with other ESL students going to other schools.
Picture Site - Look at and describe the many pictures from the links at this site. This will give you plenty of English speaking or writing practice.
Mrs. Hurley's ESL - From this site, you can get to sites dealing with English language practice, reading, writing and math sites, and games. Many of the sites are aimed at younger students (maybe your younger brothers and sisters?) but you will be able to find sites for your age group.
Elements of a Story - Have the following parts of a story made clear to you as you interact with an American fairy tale: setting, characters, sequence, exposition, conflict, climax and resolution.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Historical Thinking Skills: Analyzing Artifacts - Get experience with such areas such as "Placing Artifacts in Time," "Analyzing Artifacts," "Reading Maps," "Evaluating Evidence," "Curating an Exhibit" and "Balancing an Exhibit." Work with such items as dishes, clothing and weapons.
World Atlas with Maps - At this site, you can view maps of the world, including world regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. In addition to maps, there are several other features, including statistics, a distance calculator, a longitude - latitude finder and, for fun, puzzles and quizzes. This is from Infoplease, makers of a well-known almanac which is published every year.
Reading Maps - Cartography is map-making. Being able to read maps can be an important skill. Learn the visual language of maps. "This interactive provides a basic foundation in reading and analyzing maps as historic artifacts."
American History in the Making - Investigate, at this site, 22 lessons, each with an accompanying video, covering the history of America. Included are lessons in "Pre-Columbian America," "Colonial Designs," "Revolutionary Perspectives," "The New Nation," "Contested Territories," "A Nation Divided" all the way through "Taming the American West," "Industrializing America" and several other lessons giving a complete picture to the story of the United States.
Current Events / News - Get print stories and video stories on a range of topics, such as Business, Entertainment, Sports, U.S., World, Technology, Science, Health, Travel and Opinion (editorials and columns).
AP Psychology Multiple Choice Questions - Challenge yourself with questions (answers provided) about such topics as Schools of Psychology, Sensation, Gender and Sexuality, Learning, Psychological Disorders, Perception, States of Consciousness, Neuroscience, Personality, Intelligence, Memory and The Brain, among others. There are 83 questions just about Memory. Answer on the site with drop-down choices and be graded immediately, in privacy.
Approaches in Practice: Treating Psychological Disorders - You get a chance to "explore the contemporary approaches used to understand, treat, and prevent psychological disorders." You will learn about both biological and psychological techniques; you will work with physiological, behavioral, mental and social factors. Then, once you have completed your learning, you will get practice applying what you have learned.
Learn about the American Presidents - From this home page, you can access information, both text and videos, on all of the Presidents of the United States. Just do a search for the one you want to learn about. For example, on the page dedicated to President Kennedy, there is material to help you answer questions about JFK's legacy, his image, the possibility of a conspiracy involving his assassination, etc.
The Executive Branch of the American Government - Learn about the branch of the federal government responsible for executing and enforcing the laws. Focus on the President, the Vice President, the President's Cabinet and the White House offices.
The Cuban Missile Crisis - Much can be learned about the incident which perhaps brought the U. S. closest to a nuclear confrontation with the U.S.S. R. (in October 1962). Learn about President Kennedy's words and actions, which averted terrible results during this face-down with Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev. This was a time when enemy nuclear missiles were 90 miles away from the U. S. and aimed at us.
Geography Games - Here are map games which will sharpen your knowledge in recognizing nations of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, etc.
Political Cartoons - At this site, you can enjoy and think about a number of political cartoons. Practice your inference skills and test your knowledge of current events (or catch up on that subject). Sound intelligent in discussions.
Become a Spice Trader - At this interactive site, you own a large sailing ship which goes all over the world trading goods. Learn what it was like to be a Portuguese spice trader during the Renaissance.
Placing Artifacts in their Correct Time - "This interactive exercise will focus on how interpretations of history change over time. By examining a series of images and descriptions of Pocahontas created over the course of four centuries, you will discover how drastically characterizations of her have shifted over time."
MATHEMATICS
High School Mathematics Help - From the University of Houston, here is a site which offers assistance to high school students needing help in: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.
Math Video Collection - Here, there are 72 teaching videos about different topics in mathematics, dealing with subjects such as multiplying and dividing decimals, working with fractions and pecentages, pre-algebra and algebra (e.g. Solving a Variable Equation, Order of Operations, Solving Multi-step Equations), ratios, measurements, and Geometry (areas of triangles and trapezoids, circumference, Pythagorean Theorum, and volumes of cones, prisms and cylinders).
Math Help - Here, there are a great many ways in which a student can get help with mathematics. You can learn from teachers, practice with teachers nearby, drill, review, and test yourself. You can learn Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and SAT Math orACT Math. You can even post a comment.
Algebra Made Simple - At this site are 26 lessons to teach you algebra. Each lesson includes a video presentation. Some of the lessons are "The Language of Algebra," "Exponents and Radicals," "Factoring Polynomials" and "Linear Equations." To view the video, click on the rectangle to the right of the description of the lesson. (It looks like a TV screen.)
Finance Freak - Learn, in an enjoyable way, about financial topics with such names as Banking, The Math of Money, Owing Money, Credit Ratings, Investing, and Be Smart and Rich. There's also a Financial Calculator.
Put Your Money to Work - See how to handle the money you earn so that you have a chance at financial comfort. Make the money you earn work for you. Learn about simple and compound interest. Follow a case study to see how your money can grow.
Statistics in the Real World - Here, access 58 separate lessons showing actual uses of statistics, each accompanied by an illustrative video.
Math Games - Sharpen your math skills with games such as Matching Mania, Balloon Pop Multiplication, Math Madness, Catch the Stars, Nus Driver's Math, Number Twins, Math Mahjong, Fruit Shoot, Quick Calkculations and several others, including games focusing on fractions and decimals as well as Geometry and Algebra. Scroll down the screen till you find the game you wish to play.
3D Shapes - Learn about three-dimensional shapes, and then be quizzed on what you learned in this interactive website.
Symmetry - Mathematics and visual arts intersect in this concept. "In art, symmetry is a basic design element, something that many people consider to be aesthetically pleasing. In math, symmetry can be defined and verified by finding motions that leave a design's appearance unchanged. These motions can be combined and analyzed in much the way numbers are."
Math in Daily Life - Play the interactive game and learn the extent to which we use math every day.
The Metric System - Learn here about metric symbols, metric units, English units. Learn about length, mass, volume and temperature. Then test your new knowledge.
Congruent Shapes - "Find shapes that are congruent. Verify that they are congruent by making rotations, slides, and reflections."
Mathematical Literacy - Find links here connected with using mathematical data / statistics in your research papers. Learn about Data Search Engines and Data Sources (such as those based on Public Opinion, Demographics, Federal Agencies, etc.).
Conversions - From this site, you can link to several interactive sites which allow you to practice such conversions as: English Mass Units, English Lengths, English Volumes, Fahrenheit to Celsius. Metric Lengths, Metric Lengths into English Lengths, Metric Mass Units, Metric to English Mass, and Metric to English Volume.
THE SCIENCES
Science Apparatus - This is a chart which includes names, pictures and uses of the most commonly used scientific equipment in laboratories.
All about Biology - At this site, there are about 70 specific videos on a wide range of biology topics covering the following major subjects: Foundation of Biology; Chemical Basis of Life; Parts of a Cell; Cell Functions and Processes; Cell Division and Reproduction; Mendelian Genetics; Molecular Biology; Evolution; Classification; The Human Body; Plants; Ecology; Communities and Ecosystems; and Conservation Biology.
Applying Genetic Modification - This site gives you an interactive experience as you "explore practical uses of genetic engineering techniques to produce a plant that produces a Hepatitis B protein" for possible use in a vaccine against the disease.
Designing Cancer Drugs - "Follow the steps in the development of a cancer drug — from initial research on the targeted disease to the drug’s use in humans. Learn how drug design targets a disease by exploiting the structure of a protein that causes that disease."
All about Chemistry - From this site, one can select and view a large number of videos which teach about Chemistry. The main topics are Introduction to Chemistry, Matter, The Atom, The Periodic Table, Chemical Bonds, Chemical Reactions, Kinetic - Molecular Theory, Chemical Solutions, Chemical Reaction Rates, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Thermochemistry. Under each main subject are many videos about specific topics related to that area of knowledge.
All about Physics - Learn about almost every physics topic by watching the MANY videos on the site, covering these main topics: Introduction to Physics; Linear and Projectile Motion; Newton's Laws of Motion; Circular Motion and Rotational Mechanics; Energy and Momentum; Gravitation; Heat and Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer and Change of Phase; Solids, Liquids and Gases; Vibrations and Waves; Electricity; Magnetism; Light; Nuclear Physics; The Atom and Quantum Physics; and Oscillatory Motion.
Physics for the 21st Century - This is an online course which covers the "frontiers of physics." There are 11 units (such as "The Basic Building Blocks of Matter," "String Theory and Extra Dimensions" and "The Quantum World"), together with videos, interactive labs and simulations and other visuals to hold your attention and clarify concepts.
Amusement Park Physics - Play the interactive game as you learn what part physics plays in amusement park rides such as roller coasters. The graphics are really good.
Design a Roller Coaster - "Try your hand at designing a roller coaster using physics concepts that are used to create real coasters. When you're done, your coaster will need to pass an inspection for both safety and fun."
Chemistry Games - This is selection of games aimed at improving your knowledge of chemical elements.
Name That Atom - Here is an interactive game in which you are asked to name the atom, based on the number of protons, electrons and neutrons.
Carbon Lab - "Run this model of the carbon cycle to see how carbon circulates through the atmosphere, biosphere, oceans and the earth's crust. Explore ways that human input might change global outcomes in the future."
Science Games - Welcome to a collection of science challenges on topics such as Cells, The Seasons, Life Cycles, Dinosaurs, Animal Classifications and The Deep Sea.
A. P. Environmental Science Home Page - This is the College Board's informational page with many links of interest to students in this class. Among links are a course description, a copy of a previous exam, a practice exam, make-up of the exam, and examination tips.
Mount Washington Observatory - From the White Mountains of New Hampshire, learn about the actual workings of this meteorological observatory, located near some of the worst weather conditions in the United States.
Rock Cycle Animation - Examine and interact with a cutaway of a portion of the Earth to see what happens with rock formations. This is an interactive model. You learn by doing. Try it out.
Marine Biology, the basics - At this site, find links to 10 videos on such topics as Ocean Productivity, Photosynthesis, Food Chains vs. Food Webs, Nutrients, Chlorophyll, Zooplankton, Bacteria and Trophic Pyramids.
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
Online Writing Guide - This wonderful writing guide is aimed at college undergraduates but it will be very useful for our school's students, as well. It has important suggestions for essays (narrative, expository, persuasive, comparative and cause and effect), research papers (including citations), exam questions and grammar. In addition, there are valuable links to other useful English sites.
Rhyming Dictionary - Type in the word and get words that rhyme with it.
Spelling Practice: Grades 9 and 10 - Type in your name or nickname and then listen to a story. As you hear the words you are to spell, type each word into the space provided in each sentence, and then check your score. After that, try additional stories.
Suggestions for Reading Your Next Book - If you are trying to find a title for the next book you might want to read, go to this site, where the American Library Association has compiled a set of links to places where all sorts of books are recommended. Find a list of the 100 best books or a list of the top 10 books which people read over and over or a list of the most popular titles checked out of libraries or any of many other lists, such as a booklist for young aduilts (click HERE).
All about Grammar - View 33 videos teaching such major grammatical areas as Parts of Speech, Sentence Basics, Sentence Problems, Punctuation, Voice and Style.
All about Writing - Learn how to be a better writer by viewing and listening to 26 videos on these main topics: Parts of an Essay, Types of Essays, Writing Process and Writing Terms.
Online Writing Help - At this site, you can find brief but clear lessons to improve your writing and research skills. It is run by Purdue University. It is their Online Writing Laboratory (OWL).
Literary Terms List - The literary terms are arranged alphabetically. Simply click on the first letter of the word you are trying to define and find it on the list which appears on the screen. Included are definitions, explanations and examples.
Most Commonly Used SAT Words - This is a list of 100 frequently appearing SAT vocabulary words together with their definitions.
More SAT Vocabulary Words - If you want to learn more than 100 words, go to this site and access 1,000 commonly used SAT words and their meanings, Get ready to make those index cards!
Discuss Literature with Peers - At this site, you get ideas on what to read. You can receive e-copies of new young adult books for free as long as you agree to write reviews for them. Also, you can join online discussions with other teens about many books. Go there and look around. It's an attractive site, not stuffy at all.
Reading Suggestions - Do you love to read? Here, you can get really good ideas for what you should read for pleasure. The recommendations on this site include the latest novels by famous and new authors as well as a few "Top 10" lists.
"A Jury of Her Peers" - By means of this interactive site, you can read and explore the short story "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell. You can print the story, read it and then answer thought-filled questions. Just click on the door shown on the first screen at this site and read the story. Then explore elements of any short story, especially this one.
A Too-Good College Application Letter - This letter sounds great but how will a college admissions officer react to it? Will
he / she think that the letter is too full of hyperbole and that it really shows nothing true about the writer, or will he / she be happy with it because it represents a lively imagination and fine creativity?
he / she think that the letter is too full of hyperbole and that it really shows nothing true about the writer, or will he / she be happy with it because it represents a lively imagination and fine creativity?
Writing the College Application Essay - Here are 10 useful tips on what to include in your essay to increase its effectiveness. This advice is given by a college professor.
Rhetorical Devices - While the document below is not a web site, you should find it useful if you are asked, in your class, to name the rhetorical devices used in various writings:
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SPANISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish - This site houses a program which teaches Spanish through 52 half-hour videos. Vocabulary and speaking / listening are developed as you take part in the video events and with the characters featured.
Destinos: Argentina - At this site are interactive lessons about the South American nation of Argentina. With them, you can develop your Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Destinos: Mexico - At this site are interactive lessons about the North American nation of Mexico. With them, you can develop your Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Destinos: Puerto Rico - At this site are interactive lessons about the island of Puerto Rico. With them, you can develop your Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Destinos: Spain - At this site are interactive lessons about the European nation of Spain. With them, you can develop your Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA:
Best Spanish Web Sites
Best French Web Sites
Best Chinese Web Sites
Best Italian Web Sites
Best Russian Web Sites
Best Hindi Web Sites
Best Japanese Web Sites
Best Arabic Web Sites
Best Hebrew Web Sites
Best Korean Web Sites
Best French Web Sites
Best Chinese Web Sites
Best Italian Web Sites
Best Russian Web Sites
Best Hindi Web Sites
Best Japanese Web Sites
Best Arabic Web Sites
Best Hebrew Web Sites
Best Korean Web Sites
GENERAL INTEREST
Improve Your Brain Power - This web site claims to offer you mental exercises which will improve your brain's speed, flexibility, attention span, memory and problem-solving abilities. Sign up for a free account, and the program - called Lumosity - develops exercises which are individualized for you.
Brain Games - Increase your thinking power with Logic Puzzles, Action Puzzle Games, Strategy Games, Music Games, Memory and Word Games.
Beautiful Photography Web Sites - Go to this site to find a compilation of web sites offering terrific photographs. See examples of professional photography, fantasy photos, celebrity photos, pictures that show off design, color, boldness, etc. You'll see social photography and sports photos and many other types. Just click on the link you desire.
Teen Ink - This web site contains both fiction and non-fiction written by teenagers. There is also photography. There is information about contests. You can publish your work here. This site is about and by teenagers for teenagers.
Make Your Own Puzzles - Go to the section on the screen which says "Make a Puzzle Now!" and click on the type of puzzle you wish to make (for class; for fun). Puzzle types include mazes, criss-crosses (crosswords), word searches, cryptograms and others, such as math puzzles.
BEST WEB SITES OF 2016: EDUCATIONAL
How countries are promoting immigration - This also won an award for activism.
Contemporary Art at the Guggenheim Museum in New York - This won a Webby for Art.
Best Home Page - This won a Webby Award for its introductory screen on the topic of climate change.
Best Navigation / Structure - An award winner about the Beatles' Abby Road
Best Use of Photography - The New York Times' "Voyages" is presented here.
National Geographic's "Tracking Ivory" also won for Best Photography.
National Geographic's "Tracking Ivory" also won for Best Photography.
Great New Teen Websites (for each of these, where available, click on "Visit Website"):
Facing History and Ourselves - A wealth of resources explore racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism
NOVA Labs - Online science, mastered: exceptional content within meaningful tasks
Code School - Awesome interactive coding lessons can make anyone a programmer
Big History Project - Fascinating look at life's bigger questions offers a fresh perspective
Digital Public Library of America - Impressive online collection of historic and cultural artifacts
Audacity - a free online music maker
NEWSELA - Read current events articles at different levels of difficulty
Newseum - Media museum's site mixes history and civics, teaches about journalism
Youth Radio - A stellar take on the news from diverse kid journalists
Teaching History - a great collection of U.S. history content
Teaching Tolerance - Thought-provoking classroom resources support diversity education
EdsiteMent - Extensive humanities resource offers deep well of great content
The National Archives - Access U.S. history with treasure trove of docs, genealogy, and other resources
Voices of Democracy - Vast collection of primary source documents a solid starting point
NOVA Labs - Online science, mastered: exceptional content within meaningful tasks
Code School - Awesome interactive coding lessons can make anyone a programmer
Big History Project - Fascinating look at life's bigger questions offers a fresh perspective
Digital Public Library of America - Impressive online collection of historic and cultural artifacts
Audacity - a free online music maker
NEWSELA - Read current events articles at different levels of difficulty
Newseum - Media museum's site mixes history and civics, teaches about journalism
Youth Radio - A stellar take on the news from diverse kid journalists
Teaching History - a great collection of U.S. history content
Teaching Tolerance - Thought-provoking classroom resources support diversity education
EdsiteMent - Extensive humanities resource offers deep well of great content
The National Archives - Access U.S. history with treasure trove of docs, genealogy, and other resources
Voices of Democracy - Vast collection of primary source documents a solid starting point