Resource Source
Description
http://www.googlelittrips.org/
Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest road trip stories of all time took place.
http://www.lapl.org
The "Kidspath pages" has great websites for homework and research. They are linked to the California standards. There are also some kid-safe search tools available.
http://www.multcolib.org/homework
Multnomah County Library Homework Center offers a vast number of websites for students, arranged by subject. All are posted by librarians. No "Googling" required!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents
This slide show of presidential portraits shown in chronological order includes short biographies and links to a wealth of information about the White House. Great during the election season.
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/SweepsBrain/sweepsbrain.html
A fun (addictive) website for our youngest students-doesn't really require reading. Part of the large collection of learning resources at "Fun Brain" , encourages logical thinking and enhances "mouse" control.