Recommended Websites: Elementary School Grades K-5
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 property of the listed website's publisher and link directly to the website.
*Denotes a website that spans two or more grade classifications
All images are the property of the listed website's publisher and link directly to the website.
NEW! AASL's Best Websites for Teaching and Learning, 2019!
Brain Pop Jr., Brain Pop
https://jr.brainpop.com/
This subscription site caters to early elementary students with fun, cartoon videos and games on various curricular subjects. Some content videos, concept maps, tally charts, and bar graphs are free to access without subscription.
https://jr.brainpop.com/
This subscription site caters to early elementary students with fun, cartoon videos and games on various curricular subjects. Some content videos, concept maps, tally charts, and bar graphs are free to access without subscription.
DK Find Out!, Dorling Kindersley Limited
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/
Students can freely browse one of the fourteen categories or perform a keyword search. Bonus options include videos, quizzes, and fast facts under each topic entry.
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/
Students can freely browse one of the fourteen categories or perform a keyword search. Bonus options include videos, quizzes, and fast facts under each topic entry.
Energy Kids*, U.S. Energy Information Administration
https://www.eia.gov/kids/index.php
*Grades 1-3, 4-8
Topics include “What is Energy,” “Energy Sources,” “Using and Saving Energy,” “History of Energy,” and “Games & Activities.” Interactive sections, an energy calculator, and glossary are also present.
https://www.eia.gov/kids/index.php
*Grades 1-3, 4-8
Topics include “What is Energy,” “Energy Sources,” “Using and Saving Energy,” “History of Energy,” and “Games & Activities.” Interactive sections, an energy calculator, and glossary are also present.
NASA for Students*, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html
*Grades 3-6, 7-12
NASA’s site includes information on STEM and the topics of space, aeronautics, robotics, and current/planned projects.. Features include games and interactive material.
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html
*Grades 3-6, 7-12
NASA’s site includes information on STEM and the topics of space, aeronautics, robotics, and current/planned projects.. Features include games and interactive material.
Smithsonian Kids*, The Smithsonian.
https://www.si.edu/kids
*Grades 1-3, 4-8
The Smithsonian covers a wide range of informational topics from animals and habitats to art and music. Other subjects featured are history, holidays, weather, and the Postal Museum. Games are also included!
https://www.si.edu/kids
*Grades 1-3, 4-8
The Smithsonian covers a wide range of informational topics from animals and habitats to art and music. Other subjects featured are history, holidays, weather, and the Postal Museum. Games are also included!
Starfall, Starfall Education
http://www.starfall.com/
Starfall aides emergent and struggling readers through stories. Students are introduced to phonemic sounds and words prior to reading through the “Learn to Read” link on each story. Cecil Manor Elementary has a subscription to this website for our students.
http://www.starfall.com/
Starfall aides emergent and struggling readers through stories. Students are introduced to phonemic sounds and words prior to reading through the “Learn to Read” link on each story. Cecil Manor Elementary has a subscription to this website for our students.
StopBullying.gov*, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
*Grades 1-5, 6-12
Information on emotional, physical, and cyber-bullying. The site gives insightful information on how to identify, address, and stop the bullying cycle. Students can seek help and learn how to protect themselves.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
*Grades 1-5, 6-12
Information on emotional, physical, and cyber-bullying. The site gives insightful information on how to identify, address, and stop the bullying cycle. Students can seek help and learn how to protect themselves.
Wonderopolis*, National Center for Families Learning
https://wonderopolis.org/
*Grades 1-5, 6-9
Students can browse by the “wonders of the day,” category, or specific topics. Each question page includes videos, images, information with highlighted key terms, quizzes, and a listen option.
https://wonderopolis.org/
*Grades 1-5, 6-9
Students can browse by the “wonders of the day,” category, or specific topics. Each question page includes videos, images, information with highlighted key terms, quizzes, and a listen option.