A Periodic Table of Elements
Middle School students work on the Periodic Table so make sure they spend some time reviewing this site. In addition to the interactive Periodic Table, make sure they click on the links above the table to learn more.
National Geo for Kids
This is a great site for parents and children to explore. You can find videos, acivities, games, photos...to keep your children engaged for hours. Sometimes though a site like this can be just too much at first. Look at it before you have your child go to the site and decide what you think would be a good section to review together. If you know that your child is learning about the continents you might go to the GAMES section and click on Geography Games to find Copycat. This reminds me a bit of Simon.
This is a great site for parents and children to explore. You can find videos, acivities, games, photos...to keep your children engaged for hours. Sometimes though a site like this can be just too much at first. Look at it before you have your child go to the site and decide what you think would be a good section to review together. If you know that your child is learning about the continents you might go to the GAMES section and click on Geography Games to find Copycat. This reminds me a bit of Simon.
NASA
You can always find something geat on the NASA site! This link should take you to the students section. You'll notice that grade levels are suggested on the left. Click the appropriate level and have fun exploring. You'll find fun games, sections to play and learn, search options, homework help and plenty to keep your children interested for a good amount of time. NASA TV is great to watch whenever there is a launch. Check out the schedule and maybe you and your children can watch it!
Kid's Planet
You'll find lots of fun on this site. There will be games and information on endangered animals. You may also link back to the Defenders of Wildlife home to find some great Jeff Corwin videos. Have fun exploring!
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
You'll find lots of information here. Click on the grade level span to find specific topics for your children. You'll see games and activities, other government websites and historical documents. Because of the amount of information here, you might want to explore the site first and decide the specific area to use.