Super+Library+Links

[] Biggie – but with neat hidden features [] better for research topics [|http://www.kidsclick.org] GREAT search engine for elementary. Sites are chosen by librarians on elementary level. [] MicroSoft’s answer to Google, but watch out: the first link will be to Wikipedia. Warn students if you do not want them to use it. [|http://clusty.com] (Used to be Vivisimo) Easy to find information; divides into subtopics for you [|www.pbs.org] [|www.pbskids.org] [|www.refdesk.com] - Library in one web page. Hundreds of links to research and information sites. [|http://Owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html] - OWL Putdue site – MLA style with excellent examples of paper form and citing sources in paper and works cited page.
 * Library Links **
 * I. Search Engines **
 * II. Research Links---citations and bibliographies **

[|http://Myt4l.com/index.php] - Click on “Bibliography Maker” – Simple easy-to-use bibliography maker for MLA and APA style. Could be used by Middle School and Elementary students.

[] - How to write a bibliography for grade 1-6. Lower level and easier to use.

[] for online lessons on bibliography practice and evaluating  [] Free simple bibliography creating tools for elementary and high school   <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|http://www.gigglepoetry.com] – funny poems, how to write different kinds of poetry, interviews with poets (Elementary <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> [|http://www.howstuffworks.com] GREAT page for curious boys and girls – Explains the origins and “guts” of MANY things. Ex. Christmas, waves, nuclear bomb, tattoos, etc. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[] – Tall tales with pictures and animation you can print off and use (Also watch on screen) <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.boysread.org] (Check out Best Books on that site.) This is one of Rick Riordan’s sites. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.guysread.com] (Jon Scieszka’s site) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.NCTE.org] (Orbis Pictus awards for nonfiction) Enter Orbis in the search box. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.nsta.org] (science publications and products that NSTA recommends) <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.teacherlibrarian.com] (I did not find anything about books for guys on this site, but lots of good librarian stuff!) <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[] - TEKS and TAKS correlation with lessons that apply to library skills. Many have the actual full lesson plan to align with the TEKS objective.
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">III. Just for Me **
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">IV. Teacher Toys **
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">V. Fun Stuff **
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">VI. For Guys **
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">VII. For Librarians **

[|http://www.deweybrowse.org] – Websites classified by the Dewey Decimal System for Grades K-12

[|http://www.aresearchguide.com] – A Virtual Library of useful URLs arranged by Dewey

[|http://www.kidsreads.com] and [|http://www.kidskonnect.com] – for resources for children’s books and authors. Author bios, trivia, reviews, lessons, games and more based on popular children’s books.

[] Thousands of books, poems, essays, etc. in full text completely free as e-books on-line.

[|http://www.ipl.org] – Internet Public Library – links to books and resources on any topic and classroom subject. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[] Library Activities and lessons for Early Childhood <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|http://www.thinkfinity.com] – The BEST resource for lesson plans – many computer interactive and technology rich.
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">GREAT AT LARGE RESOURCES **

[|www.refdesk.com] - Library in one web page. Hundreds of links to research and information sites. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.newslink.org/txnews.html] Every newspaper in the state of Texas <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[] - Find your legislator’s address and e-mail. Track bills and look up voting records
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Government/Social Studies **

[] - Locate national officials just like the above, investigate bills, departments, issues REGISTER TO VOTE ON-LINE! Track bills and votes.

[] - Where Texas kids meet Texas State government – explanations, games, etc. (K-8 with 3 divisions of levels)

[|http://www.thinkfinity.com] – The BEST resource for lesson plans – many computer interactive and technology rich.

[|www.refdesk.com] - Library in one web page. Hundreds of links to research and information sites. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.ciaworldfactbook.gov] - The best website out there for information on countries. Includes maps and flags. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> [] - Occupational Outlook Handbook- the government publication with information on thousands of jobs.
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">COLLEGE AND CAREER LINKS **<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 14pt;">

[] - Excellent practice tests for SAT, ACT and the GRE – Gives examples and explanations of WHY the questions were missed with a tutorial.

[] - Information on all U.S. colleges and practice tests for the ACT and SAT.

[] - Fill out the FAFSA student loan form on-line. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.number2.com] Practice tests for GRE, <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|http://www.thinkfinity.com] – The BEST resource for lesson plans – many computer interactive and technology rich. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> [|http://www.disciplinehelp.com] – Strategies for discipline help in the classroom (ALL levels)
 * <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">For Educators **

[|http://teacher.scholastic.com] – GOOD teacher site. Writing tips, lesson plans, summer activities, check your book order status (Elementary, MS)

[|http://www.teachers-pet.org] – Creates classroom exercises and printable resources. (All levels)

[] - rebuses, brainteasers and puzzles for use in the classroom (All Levels) Printable.

[|http://starfall.com] – The BEST site for everything concerning classroom resources. Lesson plans, clip art, curriculum help. All kinds of teacher STUFF. LOTS of lower elementary, some upper.

[|http://www.teach-nology.com] – Lesson plans and information on teaching technology topics to students of all ages.

[|http://www.lessonplans.com] – THOUSANDS of lesson plans on all different topics and ALL LEVELS.

[|http://www.leasttern.com] – Ways to integrate technology into the classroom – has teacher resources link, also.

[|http://www.education-world.com] – GREAT site for teachers – lesson plans, technology integration, professional development, stuff for kids, etc.

[|http://www.free.ed.gov] / - FABULOUS site for free materials of ALL KINDS for your classroom. Listed under subjects. The site of the day was Historic Maps in K-12 Classroom – beautiful full-color downloadable maps!

[|http://schooldiscovery.com] – FABULOUS website for teachers and classroom – check it out and BROWSE – Clip art, lesson plans, resources, etc.

[|http://www.lookybook.com] – Actual published picture books that will display on screen page by page to be read aloud. <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">[|www.suzyred.com] Lessons and activities for the Bluebonnet Books, present and past; also, tons of other fun links, such as to poetry and songs or to science that connect to the books <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">