Clipart

The Internet is known for its vast array of clipart. Countless websites offer pictures that can be downloaded and added to documents. Some of these websites are free whereas others require a membership. Teachers of various subjects can use clipart to enhance lessons and provide visual examples for assignments. Many clipart websites provide a list of clipart by topic. More advanced websites provide a search engine for users to explore. Below is a list of the five best clipart websites I came across. Included is a brief description of the website, two clipart examples, and the URL.

Classroom Clipart This clipart website offers a list of topics such as animals, computers, and history. It is straightforward and provides countless pictures that are relevant to a chosen topic. Clicking into “music”, for instance, links to another page with several subcategories of instruments and other musical items. The website is extremely useful for teachers because it is easy to use and provides clear, creative images. Teachers at all levels can incorporate this clipart into lessons and instructions since there are so many topics and possibilities to choose from. Date visited—7/6/09.

http://classroomclipart.com/

Free Clipart This website is an excellent source for clipart. It lists several topics and media categories that one can easily access pictures from. From occupations to buildings to transportation, there is surely a topic and picture that is useful for teachers at any subject and level. Much like the previous clipart website, these pictures can be incorporated into lessons and presentations. One aspect that distinguishes this clipart website from many is that the pictures have much detail and animation. This will certainly enhance presentations. Date visited—7/7/09.

http://free-clipart.net/

Clipart This website provides a link on the opening page for the user to view popular clipart topics. This is helpful for teachers who already know a specific topic they need for a presentation. Clipart from this website is easily accessible and free for users. There is an excellent selection; however, several of the pictures appear cartoon-like so they may be more appropriate for younger students at the elementary level. Although, if merely used to add a visual or enhance a presentation, these pictures could be used at any level, elementary or secondary. Date visited—7/7/09.

http://www.free-graphics.com/

Barry’s Clipart Server This clipart website offers a variety of images. After viewing several websites, I feel that Barry's Clipart Server provides the most interesting pictures. Much like the previous websites, this website offers free clipart from several different categories. There is a list on the opening page that the user can scroll through. Such topics include music, food, and entertainment. The pictures, for the most part, have much detail and appear more unique than pictures from other websites. Teachers at all levels will find this clipart website beneficial for enhancing lessons and presentations. Date visited—7/7/09.

http://www.barrysclipart.com/

Discovery Education: Clip Art Gallery This website provides countless pictures from a variety of topics. The images are part of Discovery's Education website, and are designed to assist teachers at all levels and subjects. The opening page contains a list of categories that for the most part are general; however, the pictures seem to cover a broad spectrum. For instance, “math” links to a page with images such as calculators, equations, and money, all math-related concepts. Surely teachers looking for math-related items will find this website useful, not to mention teachers of different subjects such as science and history. Altogether, Discovery’s collection will assist teachers in their search for quality clipart. Date visited—7/709.

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/