Recommended Websites: Middle School Grades 6-9
The following websites are highly recommended and have been evaluated and reviewed by both professional sources and by the LMS in accordance with CCPS criteria for the selection of library media center materials.
*Denotes a website that spans two or more grade classifications
All images are the registered trademark property of the listed website's publisher and link directly to that website.
*Denotes a website that spans two or more grade classifications
All images are the registered trademark property of the listed website's publisher and link directly to that website.
ArtsEdge*, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
*Grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 but best suited for 6-12
Students can browse by collection, “cuesheet,” features, or keyword. Topics on music, visual arts, and performing arts are covered with videos, podcasts, flash interactives, and articles. Students will be immediately engaged by the “everyday challenge.”
https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
*Grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 but best suited for 6-12
Students can browse by collection, “cuesheet,” features, or keyword. Topics on music, visual arts, and performing arts are covered with videos, podcasts, flash interactives, and articles. Students will be immediately engaged by the “everyday challenge.”
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government*, U.S. Government Publishing Office
https://bensguide.gpo.gov/
*Grades 1-12, but ideal for 3-8
Ben’s Guide explores aspects of the U.S. Government. Topics featured include branches of government, how laws are made, the electoral process, symbols, historical documents, federally recognized Native American Tribes, and federal vs. state government differences.
https://bensguide.gpo.gov/
*Grades 1-12, but ideal for 3-8
Ben’s Guide explores aspects of the U.S. Government. Topics featured include branches of government, how laws are made, the electoral process, symbols, historical documents, federally recognized Native American Tribes, and federal vs. state government differences.
Biz Kids, Biz Kids LLP
http://bizkids.com/
Biz Kids features videos and tips on becoming an entrepreneur, sample business plans, marketing, and advertising. Subject matter covered includes business basics, careers, credit card/debt, entrepreneurship, financial markets and the economy, financial planning, and financing.
http://bizkids.com/
Biz Kids features videos and tips on becoming an entrepreneur, sample business plans, marketing, and advertising. Subject matter covered includes business basics, careers, credit card/debt, entrepreneurship, financial markets and the economy, financial planning, and financing.
Choose My Plate.gov*, U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate
*Grades 4-8
Choose My Plate presents information on nutrition, physical activity, and the importance of health. Students will enjoy the many games, videos, songs, and activities presented.
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate
*Grades 4-8
Choose My Plate presents information on nutrition, physical activity, and the importance of health. Students will enjoy the many games, videos, songs, and activities presented.
EDSITEment!, National Endowment for the Humanities
https://edsitement.neh.gov/
Information spanning language, history, culture, and literature are explored. Entries are inclusive of background information, connections to other subjects, and additional resource suggestions. Students can print or email entries as well as view related topics.
https://edsitement.neh.gov/
Information spanning language, history, culture, and literature are explored. Entries are inclusive of background information, connections to other subjects, and additional resource suggestions. Students can print or email entries as well as view related topics.
Exploratorium, Exploratorium Museum, San Francisco
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore
This site offers a wealth of student content to explore including apps, blogs, videos, recommended websites, information, and experiments. Topics cover all manner of sciences, technologies, and the humanities.
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore
This site offers a wealth of student content to explore including apps, blogs, videos, recommended websites, information, and experiments. Topics cover all manner of sciences, technologies, and the humanities.
Science NetLinks*, American Association for the Advancement of Science
http://sciencenetlinks.com/
*Grades K-12, however best suited for 6-8, 9-12
ScienceNetLinks encompasses information for all science topics. Students can search by lessons, tools, collections, or with the search box. The tools include an impressive number of interactive learning games.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/
*Grades K-12, however best suited for 6-8, 9-12
ScienceNetLinks encompasses information for all science topics. Students can search by lessons, tools, collections, or with the search box. The tools include an impressive number of interactive learning games.
U.S. Geological Survey*, U.S. Department of the Interior
https://www.usgs.gov/
*Grades 5-8, 9-12
The U.S. Geological Survey site features real-time alerts and information on a variety of earth systems. Students learn more about climate change, water, mapping/geo-spatial data, natural hazards, and biology/ecosystems.
https://www.usgs.gov/
*Grades 5-8, 9-12
The U.S. Geological Survey site features real-time alerts and information on a variety of earth systems. Students learn more about climate change, water, mapping/geo-spatial data, natural hazards, and biology/ecosystems.