Websites for Students

These student-geared websites cover the S.T.E.A.M. content areas. Additionally, there are literacy-based sites that allow for extra reinforcement of material and skills taught in class. Students have been exposed to some of these games and online learning challenges in the Media Center.

Literacy:

Library Catalog

Search online for books that can be found in the Media Center.

https://hillsdaleschools.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas02_2932830

Hillsdale Public Library

Search for books at the Public Library, find out about events, and visit the Children's Room.

http://hillsdale.bccls.org/

Time for Kids

Keep up to date with current events.

http://www.timeforkids.com/

Magic Tree House

Travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House book series.

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/

Seussville
The Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am, and the rest of the Seuss characters welcome you to Dr. Seuss's playground in cyberspace. You can play games, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much more!
http://www.seussville.com
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Science:

National Geographic for Kids

Check out informative videos, animal facts, send e-cards, do activities, read stories.

http://www.kids.nationalgeographic.com

NASA Kids Club

A great place to play science games and learn about NASA.

http://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html

Switch Zoo

Build a biome, build an online habitat, create new animals, read animal facts.

http://switchzoo.com/

Technology & Engineering:

Code.org

Learn computer science terminology, sequence, and persist through difficult tasks.

https://studio.code.org

Code Monster

Change computer code and see the results instantly.

http://www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster

Alpha Munchies Typing Game

Practice keyboarding skills with these fun leveled games. Stop the critters from eating your food by typing the correct letter and symbol keys on the keyboard.

http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm