Are you looking to add a little whimsy to a lesson plan? Or, are you searching for a site to use as an enrichment activity? Look no further. Explore the sites below to find topics that promote the combination of fun and learning. Be sure to check our Kids Hotlist for a more in-depth look at these types of sites!
- FunBrain.com
This is a great website for kids, teachers, and parents. For teachers, it offers a free quiz service. You are able to post a quiz for your students, and the site will evaluate their performance and email you the results. There are many online activities as well.
http://www.funbrain.com - Added Jan 10, 2003
- National Geographic for Kids
This site offers all kinds of fun and interesting things for kids to check out. It is updated frequently, so check back often.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
- Added Jan 14, 2003
- Puzzability
A site dedicated to puzzles, brainteasers, and logic problems.
http://www.puzzability.com/ - Added Jan 10, 2003
- Secret Codes
This site offers an opportunity to write things in a secret code. This could be used within a scavenger hunt or for generating fun activities to complement or assist in the review of a concept. Similar to a "cryptoquip."
http://www.thunk.com/ - Added Jan 10, 2003
- SOULEYES Magazine
A new magazine of photojournalism dedicated to publishing photo essays, work-in-progress and single images about communities of color. This site changes often so click back for new exhibits.
http://www.souleyes.com/ - Added Jan 15, 2003
- Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets
The study of symmetry offers one approach to analyzing patterns in Oriental carpets. This site contains educational resources for including this unique topic into classrooms. This would be a great supplement to combine math/logic/culture.
http://mathforum.org/geometry/rugs/index.html - Added Jan 10, 2003