GENERAL REFERNCE
Librarians Information Network for Essential Curriculum
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis
The Baltimore County Public Schools Librarians site for librarians, teachers, parents and students Students can link to eLibrary and Grolier Online as well as other paid databases with their school code and password. Other resources include SAILOR and other children's research sites. Also has many useful sites and links for teachers based on BCPS curriculum. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.ipl.org
All the services of the public library but it is open 24 hours. The home page is divided into Reference, Teen, Youth, and Exhibits. The Youth section is divided into many topics with appropriate links like Fun Stuff, Reference, Reading Zone, Art and Music, Math Whiz, Sports and Recereation and Science Net. The sites are appropriate for Elementary through Middle School. The Exhibits section offers collections current, featured and permanent that deal with Harlem: 1900-1940, Story of Detroit Jazz, Trains Across America, Lighthouses - pictures and descriptions and others. Reference includes all sections as well as Ask a Question. A well known and very helpful site. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.libraryspot.com
Brings the best library and reference sites together in one user-friendly spot. Has good links to museums, shopping, and homework help. Very extensive links to other libraries, newspapers, telephone listings, magazines, trivia sources and so on. Has won many awards for its quality. (Visited 4/11/02)
ART AND MUSIC
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/
Sponsered by the Texas Humanities Resource Center, it consists of Collections, Media Theatre, Reading Room, Games and Learning Activities. Has three-dimensional animations, slideshows, and games from many countries and cultures. Exhibits are easy to navigate. Requires Macromedia Flash Player. (Visited 4/11/02)
Art Gallery of New South Wales
http://www.agnsw.com
A modern art gallery online that has extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, Asian, Western, and Contemporary Art. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://members.aol.com/Sabbeth/CrayonsandComputers.html
This site is geared to K-3 and includes projects and information on color, still life and landscapes as well as a visit with 2 artists. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/color1/color1.html
An interactive introduction to the color wheel in verse. It also includes elements and principals of art, artists and art styles. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://DataDragon.com/day/
An intersting site that gives a musical calendar and has good links to information on musical genres. (Visited 4/11/02)
HISTORY / GOVERNMENT
Bens Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov
A site designed to educate children of all ages about the workings of government. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.firstladies.org/
Excellent site with information on all the first ladies. (Visited 4/11/02)
Presidents of the United States
http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/
A major source of information on the presidents as well as background on cabinet members and other information about the executive branch. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/curric/elem/mathematics.html
A web resource based on BCPS elementary math curriculum that is broken down by grade and includes sites with hands on activities, drills, games and resources for teachers to use with students. (Visited 4/11/02)
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/curric/elem/Escience.html
Lots of science links based on BCPS elementary science curriculum. (Visited 4/11/02)
CHILD INTERNET SAFETY
http://disney.go.com/cybersafety/
For Grades K-4, there are animated adventures that teach internet safety with learner quizzes.