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2 Bee or Nottobee
Help the bees to find flowers by choosing the correct verb to complete the sentences.
Prepared By: Family Education Network, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 A Maths Dictionary for Kids
A fun dictionary for students that explains over 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.
Prepared By: Jenny Eather
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 AADAC My Room
Aimed at pre-teens, this Web site offers games, quizzes, activities and facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling, and tobacco problems and help kids make healthy lifestyle choices.
Prepared By: Alberta Alcohol and Drug abuse Commission
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 ABC of the Monarchy - Kids' Zone
Give yourself a head start in history the British Monarchy, learn more about members of the Monarchy or brush up your knowledge of Royal facts with the ABC of the Monarchy. You can try the special painting game!
Prepared By: CCG.XM
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-12 abc123
This resource from Ontario's Ministry of Education helps parents support their child's learning. This resource includes helpful tips and even podcasts!
Prepared By: Government of Ontario
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 About Kids Health
Provides children and families with reliable, current information about all areas influencing child health and family quality of life in a format that is easy to understand.
Prepared By: The Hospital for Sick Children
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Adjective or Adverb?
Distinguish between adjectives and adverbs. Part of OWL (On-line Writing Lab).
Prepared By: Purdue University Writing Lab
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 After School Mathematics
The After School Math website is a math website for grades 5-8 created by after school staff and credentialed teachers. Here you'll find Math activities that are fun, hands-on, and that provide opportunities for small group interaction and cooperation.
Prepared By: The Region 9 Technical Assistance Center (RTAC), located at the San Diego County Office of Education.
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-16 Al-Islam.org
A collection of Islamic resources presented from a Shi-ite perspective with many pictures, books and articles including the Qur’an. Topics include: Islamic Law to Ramadan.
Prepared By: Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-12-01 Alphabet
Click on the letter of the alphabet to discover words that start with that letter, and fun games!
Prepared By: PossionRouge
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: PreS, K
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-11 Amazing Space
For kids, adults, educators, and developers. Information on stars, exploration, homework help, the cosmos.
Prepared By: Formal Education Group of the Space Telescope Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach.
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 American Ballet Theatre - Ballet Dictionary
An interactive dictionary of ballet terms. Click on a term and see the dance step demonstrated by a dancer from the American Ballet Theatre.
Prepared By: American Ballet Theatre
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Ancient China - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient China and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Chinese culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Egypt
This site provides information about Egyptian life, Gods and Goddesses, mummification, pyramids and temples. This site also has plenty of stories about Ancient Egypt and interactive games.
Prepared By: The Trustees of the British Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Egypt - History for Kids
This site provides information about Pyramids and Hieroglyphs, as well as the food, clothing, and society of Ancient Egypt.
Prepared By: Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History, Portland State University
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Egypt Online at the ROM
This site contains information about religion, burial customs, the environment and people of Ancient Egypt. This site also has instructions about how to make a mummy, a fun quiz, and a timeline.
Prepared By: Royal Ontario Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Greece
This site provides information about Ancient Greece including: art, architecture, history, geography, mythology, wars and the Olympics. Biographical information is provided for Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, and Alexander the Great.
Prepared By: Universal Artists, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Greece - Social Studies for Kids
This site includes introductions to ancient Greece, definitions of words about Greece, maps, history, links, and more.
Prepared By: David White
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Greece - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient Greece and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Greek culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient India - History for Kids
This site provides information about the history, clothing, food, wars, geography, lifestyles, and more of Ancient India.
Prepared By: Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History, Portland State University
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient India - Social Studies for Kids
This site includes introductions to ancient India, definitions of words about India, maps, history, links, and more.
Prepared By: David White
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient India - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient India and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Indian culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Olympic Sports
Take a tour of the Ancient Greek Olympics and discover all the ancient events and details of the Games, and their social and religious importance. You can also find information about ancient art.
Prepared By: Perseus Project
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Ancient Rome - History for Kids
This site provides information about the society, clothing, food, religion, geography, art, civilization of Ancient Rome.
Prepared By: Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History, Portland State University
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Ancient Rome - Social Studies for Kids
This site includes an introduction to Rome, definitions of words about Rome, maps, links, and more.
Prepared By: David White
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 ArtsAlive.ca - Dance
Find out about various dance forms, meet famous Canadian and International dancers, learn about creating dance and choreography, and enjoy creating your own virtual dances.
Prepared By: National Arts Centre
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-08-30 ArtsAlive.ca - English Theatre
Find out about theatre in Canada. This site includes definitions of common theatre words, interviews with people who work in theatre, and activities to help you learn more about theatre.
Prepared By: National Arts Centre
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 ArtsAlive.ca - French Theatre
An English language site that will help you learn about French Theatre in Canada.
Prepared By: National Arts Centre
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 ArtsAlive.ca - Music
Learn all about orchestral music, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, great composers, and more.
Prepared By: National Arts Centre
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 AsthmaKids.ca
Become an Asthma Agent, and learn about asthma! Play some fun games like Airway Invaders, or read true-life stories from kids like you!
Prepared By: Asthma Society of Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Backcheck: Hockey for kids
Presents the history and development of hockey and features over 50 images, including many rare archival documents.
Prepared By: Library and Archives Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-12 Background Information for Electricity
This site provides answers to questions about energy such as "What is electricity?", "What is current?", and "How does a fuse work?".
Prepared By: Canada Science & Technology Museum
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Background Information for Magnets
This site provides answers to questions such as "What are magnets?", "What are magnetic force fields?", and "What are some uses of magnets?".
Prepared By: Canada Science & Technology Museum
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 BAM! Body and Mind
An online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Prepared By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Basics of Space Flight
This website explains the science of space travel through interactive quizzes and activities aimed to inform and entertain children.
Prepared By: NASA: California Institute of Technology
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 BBC KS2 Bitesize Science
Want to know about how our world and all the things in it work? This website looks at materials, energy, light and sound; and, even observes humans, plants and animals.
Prepared By: BBC
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-19 BBC Revisewise - Number Maths
This Web site provides activities, worksheets and tests for kids to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills.
Prepared By: BBC
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 BBC Revisewise - Shape Maths
Ths Web site provides activities and worksheets related to measurement, shape, and angles.
Prepared By: BBC
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Bescherelle pour l'école
A great Web site that provides students with online activities to help improve their French vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills.
Prepared By: Hatier
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle
La Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle est un site Web de recherce et de référence. Il s'agit d'une source d'information en français par sujets, axée essentiellement sue un contenu canadien.
The BRV is a research and reference website in the French language. It provides asubject-based, reliable source of French language information, with an emphasis on Canadian content.
Prepared By: Bibliothèque Publique d'Ottawa, Toronto Public LIbrary, Ontario Government
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 Biomes of the World
Describes six biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate forests, and grasslands. Information on each biome includes location, basic facts, plants, animals, a story, links to other sites, and a variety of images and activities. Includes links to related sites for students and teachers.
Prepared By: Missouri Botanical Garden
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Black Holes
Kids can relate to these simple explanations about black holes in this colourful site. An award –winning site used by teachers.
Prepared By: KidsAstronomy.com
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 11
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-18 BrainPOP - Health
Online animated videos and quizzes on numerous health topics and systems of the body.
Prepared By: Brain Pop
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Buddhism for Children
This site provides a great overview of the Buddhist religion in an easy-to-read format. Includes information on the history of Buddhism, as well as Buddhist symbols and sacred texts.
Prepared By: Woodlands Junior School
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Cambridge Dictionaries Online
Give this online dictionary a try!
Prepared By: Cambridge University Press
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Canada's Capital and Its Region
This site contains descriptions of the history, geography, and events of Ottawa. This site provides a thorough introduction to Canada's capital.
Prepared By: National Capital Commission
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Canada's Capital Cities
This web site contains a map highlighting Canada's capital cities. This web site also provides links to web sites containing information about each of Canada's capital cities.
Prepared By: Canadian Capital Cities Organization
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
This site encourages kids to lead healthy lifestyles by making good eating decisions. It includes Food Facts, Healthy Tips, a booklist for further information as well as a section devoted to kid’s links and educational games.
Prepared By: Nutritional Management Services
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2003-10-28 Canadian Biodiversity
The Redpath Museum presents the Canadian Biodiversity Website which provides information on biodiversity, Canada's ecozones, conservation issues and more.
Prepared By: McGill University Redpath Museum
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-18 Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Enclyclopedia contains information about Canada and includes guides that explain how to use the encyclopedia, games, and a list of 100 Greatest Events that have taken place in Canada over the past 10,000 years. The Encyclopedia is available in English and French and can be searched by keyword or subject.
Prepared By: Historica Foundation of Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Canadian Explorers
This site provides brief biographies of world explorers and includes maps of their routes. This site can be searched alphabetically by explorer's name, by date or by geographical area.
Prepared By: Enchanted Learning
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Canadian Geographic Kids Atlas Online
Turn on the projector to explore School of Rock, Geodome, the Time Machine, the Culture Club, the Marketplace and Maps. You can listen, learn and enjoy!
Prepared By: Canadian Geographic
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Canadian Hurricane Centre - Just for Kids
This site provides information on the hurricanes, how they form, how they work and where they go.
Prepared By: Environment Canada
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Canadian International Development Agency Youth Zone
Provides information on how you can get involved in International Development, along with in depth articles on a wealth of topics. The Development Topics section includes information on Landmines, Climate Change, Water, and many other global issues.
Prepared By: Canadian International Development Agency
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-18 Canadian Theatre Encyclopaedia
Provides detailed information about all aspects of the theatre world in Canada- playwrights, directors, plays, and organizations.
Prepared By: Athabasca University
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Castles @ NationalGeographic.com
Ever want to explore a castle? Now is your chance!
Prepared By: National Geographic Society
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Catholic Kids
This Web site provides children with the words to Catholic prayers, an explanation of the rosary, as well as links to other Catholic Web sites.
Prepared By: Catholic Kids, St. Paul, MN
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 CBC Archives
This site has digitized access to significant moments in Canadian history from over 70 years of CBC’s coverage of politics, the arts, sports and science. There is free access to over 5,000 radio and television clips. There are also numerous class activities and lesson plans for teachers available.
Prepared By: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Celebrating Canadian Women's Achievements
This website covers the themes: theatre and dance, arts, sport, activism, book trade, science, politics, librarianship and bibliography, and society, music, and literature. In each theme there are biographies of Canadian women who have made great contributions, and a list of recommended reading.
Prepared By: Library and Archives Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Children's Aid Society of Toronto
The Children's Aid Society of Toronto is a child welfare organization. This site provides information about child abuse, foster care, adoption, and more.
Prepared By: Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Christianity for Children
This site provides easy-to-read information for kids about the basic beliefs of Christianity. Provides information about major holidays, Christian symbols, and the various branches of Christianity.
Prepared By: Woodlands Junior School
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 CIA World Factbook
Contains basic facts on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and international issues affecting countries around the world. Also includes links to detailed maps of major world regions.
Prepared By: Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC, USA
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-23 City of Vaughan - Emergency Information
Provides emergency information in the city of Vaughan.
Prepared By: City Of Vaughan
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Cleopatra VII: Ptolemaic Dynasty
This site provides a very detailed biography of Cleopatra.
Prepared By: InterCity Oz, Inc
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Confederation for Kids
This bilingual site provides background information on Confederation, details each province and territory's entry into Confederation and the people involved.
Prepared By: The National Library of Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-12 Cookie Dough
Collect the cookies by spelling correctly.
Prepared By: Family Education Network, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 CosmicQuest
Could you survive in space? Build your own space station and find out.
Prepared By: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-12-18 Country at a Glance
An easy to use site giving brief facts along with a map locating the country. Get country statistics and factual overviews.
Prepared By: United nations
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Current Biography Excerpts
A selection of athletes’ biographies condensed from longer articles originally appearing in Current Biography since 1983. Contains basic information about athletes’ careers. Can be searched alphabetically by athlete’s last name or by sport.
Prepared By: HW Wilson Company, Bronx, New York, United States of America
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Dance Mat Typing- BBC-Schools
Learn how to type on this site from BBC Schools. Learn where to position your fingers by playing interactive games.
Prepared By: BBC Schools
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Dance-Kids
www.dance-kids.org is a new, fun and educational website for kids who love dance. Kids can play games, look at some great pictures, learn about dance through the ages and in other countries, read some great stories and lots, lots more. It is a place for children to learn about dance in an informative and safe environment.
Prepared By: ISTD Dance Examinations Board (ISTD)
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids inspires kids to explore the awesome world around them and satisfy their curiosity with innovative games, activities, quizzes and articles.
Prepared By: Discovery Channel
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-19 Drug Descriptions
Provides detailed descriptions of illegal drugs, including information on their effect on users, trafficking, prices, purity, and seizures.
Prepared By: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, USA
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 DSO Kids. Dallas Symphony Orchestra
This site by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra introduces children to music and orchestras. You can listen to various instruments, learn about orchestras from different times in history, make your own instruments and play musical games.
Prepared By: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 Earth from Space
What does Earth look like from space? Visit this site to see Earth the way that astronauts do!
Prepared By: NASA
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-12-18 Earthforce
This site describes what causes the Earth to move in different ways. Learn how Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and floods are created through different forces exerted on the Earth’s core and crust.
Prepared By: Science Learning Network
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Egypt
This site provides pictures and objects from museums and art galleries relating to the people, daily life and archaeology of Ancient Egypt. This site also has a detailed map of Ancient Egypt and games.
Prepared By: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and Dallas Museum of Art.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Energy in the Air: Sounds from the Orchestra
Features searchable descriptions of musical instruments, with pictures and information about their history. Also includes samples of music featuring each instrument, information on how musical sounds are made, and projects for making simple musical instruments at home. (Requires the RealPlayer browser plug-in to listen to music clips).
Prepared By: Samuel Beckett & Jason Williams, ThinkQuest, Inc., Armonk, New York, USA
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Energy Information Administration
Join Energy Ant as he learns about energy and how to use it wisely!
Prepared By: Energy Information Administration
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-22 Energy Quest
This site covers all aspects of energy. Contains puzzles, games, quizzes, and experiments on a variety of energy related topics.
Prepared By: California Energy Commission, USA
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 EPA Environmental Explorers' Club
Learn about the components that make up your environment and how to protect them.
Prepared By: Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Essentials of Music
Contains 200 music definitions, sound clips, biographies of composers, and overviews of the six main periods in music history. (Requires the Real Audio browser plug-in to listen to sound clips.)
Prepared By: W.W. Norton & Company, Sony Music Entertainment
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-08-30 Expeditions @ NationalGeographic.com
Features a collection of printable maps of world countries and continents, indexed alphabetically. Includes the ability to view and print maps in detailed (showing borders and cities) format or simplified (without borders or cities) format.
Prepared By: National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, USA
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Exploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company
This site is in both French and English. The site deals with the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the Hudson’s Bay Company. You can read stories about "Life in the Wilderness", "The North West Company", and the "Battle of Seven Oaks".
Prepared By: Canadian Heritage, Industry Canada and the National Library of Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Exploratorium - Hands-On Activities
A series of exciting, fun, and educational science experiments.
Prepared By: Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Fact Monster: Countries of the World
This site has great profiles of countries, plus extensive histories.
Prepared By: Pearson Education, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 Facts On Drugs
Provides basic information on illegal drugs, and also includes information on tobacco and alcohol.
Prepared By: American Council for Drug Education, U.S.A.
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Family Guide to Physical Activity for Children Ages 6-9
This family-friendly resource guide is filled with tips, information and ideas to help parents, caregivers and guardians help their children learn about the importance of physical activity and increase their activity levels. This Guide includes a "call to action" that outlines the new guidelines for boosting active time and reducing more sedentary time.
Prepared By: Public Health Agency of Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-19 First Among Equals: The Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics
This Web site provides information about the job of the Prime Minister and the personal lives of the people who have been Prime Ministers. The site features an interactive game of concentration, a trivia game and pictures of past Prime Ministers.
Prepared By: Library and Archives Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 First Peoples of Canada
Presents information on the history and various aspects of life of aboriginals and is source for famous people.
Prepared By: Canadian Museum of civilization Corporation
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-28 French verb conjugation
This Web site allows you to enter a verb and get the proper French conjugation in several different tenses.
Prepared By: Mark Olsen, ARTFL project
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 Fun Mathematics Lessons
Test your math skills with lots of fun problems on all kinds of topics like fractions, geometry, money, and more.
Prepared By: Cynthia Lanius
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Gateway to the Summer Games
A large collection of lesson plans and research guides on the Olympics for teachers and students alike.
Prepared By: Edgate 2004
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Germany - Canada Migration
An excellent description of the Germany/Canada immigration experience focusing on three key time periods (1750-1752, 1849-1851, and 1945-1955). Includes photos, maps, and personal narratives.
Prepared By: Canadian Heritage Information Network & Virtual Museum of Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 Global Warming for Kids
Get answers to the most puzzling questions about Global Warming. Play interactive games, and find out how to make a difference.
Prepared By: Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Grammar Gorillas
Help the grammar gorillas collect bananas by correctly identifying parts of speech. Beginner and Advance levels are provided.
Prepared By: October 28, 2003
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Grammar Slammer
Learn about abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, and common grammar mistakes.
Prepared By: English Plus+
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Great Lakes Kids
Wade through tones of fabulous information on Canada’s largest bodies of water! Watch a video on how the lakes were formed, play fun games and take part in other fun activities on the Great Lakes.
Prepared By: Environment Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Greek History for Kids
This site provides information about the history, clothing, food, wars, geography, lifestyles, and more of the ancient Greeks.
Prepared By: Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History, Portland State University
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Guardian's Egypt: Ancient Egypt Bulletin Board
This site allows visitors to read and participate in ongoing discussions about Ancient Egypt. Topics discussed include the Pyramids; The Sphynx; and hieroglyphs. There is also a Homework Helper discussion group where you can ask questions.
Prepared By: Guardian's Egypt
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Guardian's Sphinx: Guardian of the Horizon
This site provides information about the history, conservation and restoration of the Sphinx.
Prepared By: Guardian's Egypt
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Hey Kids! Our Water!
A journey through the water cycle and beyond. Describes the water cycle, water sources, private water wells, the public water system and water in your house.
Prepared By: New Brunswick Department of Environment
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Hieroglyphics
This site provides information about the three types of hieroglyphs used in the written Egyptian language: Alphabetic, Syllabic and Determinative.
Prepared By: Busch Gardens, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 How Bridges Work
This site provides information on the three major types of bridges: the Beam Bridge; the Arch Bridge; and the Suspension Bridge. You can also find information about how bridges work and the forces that act on bridges.
Prepared By: Michael Morrissey
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 How Canadians Govern Themselves
Provides an official overview of the Canadian parliamentary system, its origins and how it operates. Includes a comparison between the American and Canadian styles of government, and information on Canadian Prime Ministers and Governors General since Confederation.
Prepared By: Library of Parliament, Ottawa
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 How Products Are Made
This eBook includes 7 volumes and 100 entries; it offers a straightforward, step-by-step description of the manufacturing and assembly process for each product, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. You'll also find historical information on the products, raw materials used, by-products generated during manufacture, quality control procedures, future applications and sources for more information. This site is searchable.
Prepared By: Thomson Gale
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works is a great place to learn about how things work in the world around you. For examples: how computer memory works? or how dreams work? or how organic food works? Sections include: Auto; House; Entertainment; Electronics; Computers; Health; Money; People. This website is searchable.
Prepared By: HowStuffWorks
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-12-01 How Stuff Works - Geography
This is an award-winning source of credible and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. The Geography section features articles and videos on all regions of the world including many cities in Ontario.
Prepared By: HowStuffWorks a Discovery Company
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
Provides a breakdown of a number of illegal drugs; explaining what they are, their street names, their short and term-term effects, treatments for rehabilitation, and medical complications of abuse. Includes links to other relevant sites.
Prepared By: National Institute on Drug Abuse, U.S.A.
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Injury Free Zone
The Injury Free Zone has games, cartoons, information, and activities, with a focus on injury prevention.
Prepared By: BC Injury Prevention Centre
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Insectclopedia
Are you buggy about insects? Visit the insectclopedia to research your topic further
Prepared By: Insectlopedia
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-05-20 Inventors and Inventions
Contains brief factual information about a wide range of inventors and inventions indexed alphabetically, by time period (from pre-1300 to present), by theme (e.g., Food, Medicine, Clothing), and by geographic region. Also includes an index to Women Inventors.
Prepared By: Enchanted Learning Software, Mercer Island, Washington, United States of America
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Islam for Children
Provides easy-to-undertand information about Islam. This site includes the origins of Islam, major festivals, anddetails of the basic beliefs.
Prepared By: Woodlands Junior School
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 jedessine.com
Jedessine.com provides students with links to online French colouring pages, activities, as well as stories and jokes.
Prepared By: Horyzon Web
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 JewishEncyclopaedia.com
Contains over 15,000 articles and illustrations with the completed unedited contents of the 12-volumes Jewish Encyclopedia. Although it does not contain information on modern Jewish History-creation of Isreal or the Holocaust, it is still a very useful resource for all researchers.
Prepared By: Kopelman Foundation
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Journey to Planet Earth
Take a voyage of discovery about the planet we inhabit through articles and videos on topics such as Rivers of Destiny, Urban Explosion, Land of Plenty Land of Want, Hot Zones and many other educational resources.
Prepared By: PBS
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Judaism for Children
This site provides easy-to-understand information about the Jweish faith, including history, ceremonies and celebrations.
Prepared By: Woodlands Junior School
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Kid’s Corner
This website supports a campaign to create elementary schools as drug, tobacco, and peer pressure free places.
Prepared By: World's Fastest Clown
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2003-10-28 Kidd Safety
Introducing Kidd Safety and his pals! This website is geared toward preventing unreasonable risk of injuries to children associated with consumer products. This site also includes interactive safety related games that stress bicycle safety, sports & recreational safety, and safety in the home.
Prepared By: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Kids Astronomy.com
Kids Astronomy.com provides a great overview of a number of space related topics including the Solar System and stars. It provides fun, interactive, education, activities that kids will enjoy.
Prepared By: Kidsastronomy.com; site director: Hiram Bertoch
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Kids Gotta Move
An interactive magazine that promotes physical activities for children ages 6 to 9.
Prepared By: Public Health Agency of Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Kids Health
The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use.
Prepared By: Nemours Foundation
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Kids Help Phone
Connects children, youth and parents to online help. Includes an interactive online discussion forum.
Prepared By: Kids Help Phone
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-11-22 Kids' Stop
This bilingual site from Indian & Northern Affairs Canada provides brief historical timelines, information about famous Aboriginal people, languages and links to other sites.
Prepared By: Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-28 L'Encyclopédie canadienne
This Web site provides students with access to articles on various topics in Canadian history, all in French!
Prepared By: Fondation Historica du Canada
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 Leonardo da Vinci Home Page
This site provides a brief information about Leonardo da Vinci such as his works as a scientist, inventor and artist. This site can be explored by visiting the following sections: Inventor's workshop; Leonardo's perspective; Leonardo; Right to Left; and Additional Resources. Each area gives important information about Leonardo.
Prepared By: Science Learning Network at the Museum of Science
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Les chiffres... de 0 à 20
A Web site that allows students to listen to the numbers from 0 to 20 being read out loud in French. Students can aslo practice their comprehension skills.
Prepared By: Kameleo
Curriculum Area: French as a Second Language
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-20 Let's Get Active! Interactive Magazine for Youth
This online magazine gives youth tips and advice on how to get started with physical activities, finding activities they enjoy, and activity breaks that can be done even when sitting.
Prepared By: Public Health Agency of Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-04 Levers: Simple Machines
This site provides information about three classes of levers. It also provides descriptions of different types of common tools that use levers.
Prepared By: Enchanted Learning
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Life Beyond Earth
Easy to read facts on what we know about other worlds, and how we know it.
Prepared By: PBS Nova Online
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Magnificient Medieval Times
Join Tiamat, your dragon guide on a fantastic journey into the past!
Prepared By: ThinkQuest
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 Making Music - Reference Articles
Provides reference information on composers, instruments, performers, history, music of different countries, and cultures. Aimed at students, teachers, and parents.
Prepared By: Pearson Education, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Making Waves
A unique multimedia approach to learning that offers teachers and students an insider's view of current, relevant ocean science research efforts.
Prepared By: Published by multimedia research project Making Waves
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Maps of the Roman Empire
This site contains a number of different maps of the Roman Empire such as provinces and trade routes.
Prepared By: The Dalton School, New York.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Masks Theme Page
All the worlds a stage and here are the masks for every part and every player. This comprehensive website takes the reader far and wide to the outer edges of the amazing world of mask making.
Prepared By: The CLN is an educational portal linking to hundreds of websites on the World Wide Web.
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-10-30 Math League Help Topics
This is a help resource for 4th through 8th graders. You'll find help with whole numbers, decimals, integers, and probability, plus an introduction to algebra.
Prepared By: The Math League
Curriculum Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Meet a Great Canadian Prime Minister
This interactive website is dedicated to informing Canadians of the accomplishments and legacy of Canada’s two great nation-builders, Sir John A. MacDonald and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
Prepared By: Dominion Institute
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Middle Ages
This site provides information about life in the Middle Ages, how people lived, and what they ate and wore. This site also has interactive activities to help students learn about medieval medicine and medieval tapestries.
Prepared By: Annenberg/CPB
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 Middle Ages - Tour
Let a knight, a merchant, a nun, or a peasant guide you through the Middle Ages!
Prepared By: Emuseum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 Mission Nutrition
This site serves as an educational program designed to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
Prepared By: Dietitians of Canada and the team of Registered Dietitians at Kellogg Canada Inc.
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 My Food Guide
Make your own personal food guide using this fun website
Prepared By: Health Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-27 Mysteries of the Nile
This site allows visitors to explore the pyramids, go on a dig, and wander through chambers, and passages of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This site contains information on the Old Kingdom (c. 2600 - 2195 B.C.) and the New Kingdom (c. 1550 - 1075 B.C., the Raising of the Obelisk, and the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt. Resources include a map of Egypt, a timeline of New Kingdom Pharaohs, and Recommended Links.
Prepared By: NOVA Online Adventure
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 NASA Kids
A site provided by NASA that offers information for children about NASA, space travel, astronomy, and other space related studies. There are space games, quizzes, activities, and plenty of information available on the site.
Prepared By: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 NASA Solar System Exploration
Explanation of all of the planets, solar system crafts, kids art gallery.
Prepared By: NASA
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 NetSmartz Kids
Lean how to be an Internet pro! NetSmartz gets you up to date on privacy issues, instant messaging, viruses and lots more!
Prepared By: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-18 Olympic Timeline: Ancient Greece to the Present
Discover the history of the Olympic Games from 776 BC to the present!
Prepared By: Pearson Education
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Olympic Traditions
Were the ancient Olympics much different from that of today? Find out all about the ancient and modern games, including descriptions of each of the modern Olympiads.
Prepared By: 2000-2004 Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 On the Line: the Desert
Curious about the desert? Find out about the extreme temperatures and the plants and animals able to survive such a barren and harsh environment.
Prepared By: Oxfam
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-18 Ontario History Quest
This is a learning Web site covering 150 years of Ontario's history, its people, their dreams, struggles, and achievements.
Prepared By: Toronto Public Library, Ontario Ministry of Culture, Archives of Ontario, City of Toronto Archives
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Ontario Time Machine
Leap into the pages of old books and travel through Ontario history from the 1750s to World War I!
Prepared By: Government of Ontario, Toronto Public Library, Hamilton Public Library, KFPL
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Passageways: True Tales of Adventure for Young Explorers
Introduces students to some of the men and women who explored the many regions of Canada.
Prepared By: Library and Archives Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Patron Saints
This site provides a definition for the phrase, "Patron Saint". Alphabetical list of Patron saints from A - Z. Saints are also listed next to their patronages. For example, St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, and St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of children.
Prepared By: Catholic Online
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Pioneer Life in Upper Canada
Provides information on settlements, land, water and village life.
Prepared By: York Region District School Board
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Playmusic.org
Playmusic.org is an animated, interactive Web site featuring information on the different types of instruments found in an orchestra. Includes sound clips, interviews with composers and musicians, articles about orchestras in the news, links to online activities, and the ability to send musical e-greeting cards. Requires the Flash browser plug-in.
Prepared By: American Symphony Orchestra League, New York, New York, USA
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 Plural Girls
Four different activities are presented to help you learn about singular and plural words.
Prepared By: Family Education Network, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Principles of Composition
Learn about the writing process, patterns of composition, and structural consideration.
Prepared By: Capital Community College
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Provinces & Territories
This page contains links to the official government Web sites of Canada's provinces and territories. Capital cities are in brackets.
Prepared By: Government of Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Punctuation
Learn about all the different types of punctuation.
Prepared By: University of Ottawa
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Rader's Chem4Kids
This site has clear explanations for reactions, atoms, matter, elements and biochemistry. This site also has interactive quizes and flash card sets.
Prepared By: Andrew Rader Studios
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Rome
This site contains information about how the Ancient city of Rome grew from a small city state to a vast empire. This site also provides plenty of information about the people and the culture of ancient Rome.
Prepared By: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and Dallas Museum of Art.
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 San Francisco Symphony Kids
An excellent Web site from the San Francisco symphony. Here you will find information about all the instruments in the orchestra, and can even create some music of your own!
Prepared By: San Francisco Symphony
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 Santa Claus Through the Ages
Provides information about the historical origins of the Santa Claus legend, from his first appearance to the present day.
Prepared By: Aristotle, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Scramble Saurus
Try to unscramble and spell correctly the words in the word puzzles.
Prepared By: Family Education Network, Inc.
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Sea World Busch Gardens Animal Bytes
This site provides information about amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles. If you can't find the answer to a particular question on this site, you can send a question to the Sea World/Busch Gardens animal expert.
Prepared By: Busch Entertainment Corporation ©2000
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-05-20 Sikhism
Provides information about Sikhism, its origin and development, Sikh Philosophy, Sikh way of life, Sikh Gurus and Saints, Guru Granth Saheb, Historical Gurudwaras of Punjab, Ceremonies and Festivals. This site also contains selected writings on Sikhism, Reading Lists and Audio Prayers.
Prepared By: Sandeep Singh Brar
Curriculum Area: Religion
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12 Simple Machines
This site provides information on simple machines such as the inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle and the pully. This site also provides useful links to other sites.
Prepared By: Franklin Institute Online
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Snaith Primary School - Ancient Greece
This site contains an interactive story of the war between Athens and Sparta in 430 BC. This site also has plenty of pictures, maps and diagrams, and is available in Greek.
Prepared By: Snaith Primary School
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Soil Science Education
Everything you ever wanted to know about Dirt!
Prepared By: NASA
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-18 Solar System and Planets (Around the Galaxy with Peter and Paul)
Lots of fun facts about our solar system: the sun, the moon, and all the planets.
Prepared By: kids-and-space.com
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Statistics Canada Learning Resources for Students
Includes fun stuff like animated population grids, a population clock of Canada, thematic maps, podcasts and audio learning, census resources and much more.
Prepared By: Statistics Canada
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-14 Story Quest
Learn how to write or tell stories! Make up a story about a brave king!
Prepared By: ThinkQuest
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 Tails of Wonder
Discusses how comets are formed and where they are usually found.
Prepared By: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 The ABCs of Famous Canadians
This site provides an alphabetical Index of famous Canadians. Biographical information and pictures of famous Canadians such as Emily Carr, Mordecai Richler and Pierre Trudeau.
Prepared By: Canadians.Ca
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 The Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide
This site profiles selected explorers in history starting with the ancient world and ending with James Cook in 1770’s. This site also has an Age of Exploration Time Line, vocabulary, biographies, and activities for teachers and students.
Prepared By: The Mariner's Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-28 The Animal Mummy Project in the Cairo Museum
This site provides information about the preservation of pets, votive offerings left to honour the dead, and the process of mummification.
Prepared By: The Animal Mummy Project, The Cairo Museum
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 The Artists' Toolkit
Learn about visual elements of art, such as line, depth, colour, shading, and more, by watching animated demonstrations. Also visit the art encyclopedia, and watch artist interviews.
Prepared By: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-13 The Atoms Family
This site provides information on energy conservation, kinetic and potential energy. Students can learn about the properties of light, waves, and particles, fuel conservation and energy transfer.
Prepared By: Museum of Science, Inc., and Science Learning Network.
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-09-18 The Blue Book of Grammar
Assists you in learning English grammar and punctuation.
Prepared By: Jane Straus
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 The Canadian West
This site explores the settlement of Western Canada during the 1900s. Includes maps and photos.
Prepared By: National Archives of Canada
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-11-15 The Children's Music Web
Music is for everyone and this site invites people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a hands on experience with music. You can make up your own songs on the kids rock site, learn how to webcast a program and upload your own music.
Teachers will find easy activities to work into the curriculum and parents can find new ways to share and enjoy music with their kids.
Prepared By: pjswift@sbcglobal.net
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-10-30 The Costume Page
What to wear today, yesterday and yesteryear? Find the frivolous, fabulous and the fantastic in costume through the ages. This enormous resource site has materials for the student, the costumer the teacher , the home crafter, and anyone interested in the changing world of fashion
Prepared By: The Costume Page Copyright © 1995 - 2008 by Julie Zetterberg Sardo, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-10-30 The Elements of Machines
This site provides information about simple machines. There is also an interactive "Gadget Anatomy" quiz for students.
Prepared By: The Inventor's Workshop, The Museum of Science
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 The Great Plant Escape
This site provides information about plants such as their structure, life cycle and parts. This site tells you how to grow lettuce indoors.
Prepared By: University of Illinois Extension / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 The Healthy Refrigerator
This site was created to support the National campaign for Open the Door to a Healthy Heart and features eating tips, nutrition advice, contests, quizzes, and recipes.
Prepared By: HQ CyberServices
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The site is developed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This site introduces different areas of the museum's art collection with impressive images. The site also includes a timeline of art history.
Prepared By: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 The National Ballet of Canada
Learn about Canada's National Ballet Company. Find out why ballerinas wear pointe shoes, learn about what happens behind the scenes, and meet some of Canada's best ballet dancers.
Prepared By: The National Ballet of Canada
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Kids will like these five cartoon Friendlies (Fuwa) which will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. These five little children will carry a message of friendship, peace and blessings from China to children all over the world. You can also find the other information about Beijing 2008 Olympic Games from this website -One World One Dream
Prepared By: The official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 The Parts of a Sentence
Learn about the parts of a sentence and how to construct a great sentence.
Prepared By: University of Ottawa
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 The Parts of Speech
Learn about and how to use the eight parts of speech in the English language.
Prepared By: University of Ottawa
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 The Rock Cycle
This site provides detailed information about the rock cycle and three types of rocks.
Prepared By: Beyond Books
Curriculum Area: History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-01-18 The Romans
This site provides information about the history of Ancient Rome, the people, their religion, etc. There are interactive games, a glossary and a timeline highlighting important periods in Roman History from 753 B.C. to 1453 A.D.
Prepared By: BBC Education
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 The Water Cycle
Watch this short animation to find out where water comes from and where it goes!
Prepared By: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2011-06-05 The World's Biomes
This site contains detailed information about five biomes (aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra).
Prepared By: The University of California Berkeley
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 The Write Site
The Write Site is a multimedia language arts site that makes the process of telling a story fun. Students take on the role of journalists - generating leads, gathering facts, and writing stories - using the tools and techniques of real-life journalists.
Prepared By: ThinkTVNetwork
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-08-14 The Writing Den
WritingDEN is designed for students Grades 6 through 12 seeking to improve their English reading, comprehension and writing skills. WritingDEN is divided into three sections: Words, Sentences and Paragraphs. "Words" will help increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. "Sentences" will improve your reading comprehension and listening skills. "Paragraphs" will show you how to organize and edit your writing.
Prepared By: ActDEN (Digital Education Network)
Curriculum Area: Language
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 ThinkQuest - Simple Machines
This site is based upon the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and provides information about levers, planes and pulleys. This site also provides animations of simple machines working.
Prepared By: ThinkQuest
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Unusual Sports in the Olympics
Think the Summer Olympics are just about swimming and track and field? Guess again—this site explores the less prominent sports, including fencing, tae kwon do, canoeing and the equestrian events.
Prepared By: ThinkQuest Jr.
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 Upper Canada Village
This bilingual site provides information about Upper Canada Village. The site features a virtual tour of Upper Canada Village and enables visitors to read about all of the buildings in the village such as the bakery, the school house and the tinshop. This site highlights daily life, agriculture, communication, music, religion, transportation, manufacturing and major events of the decade.
Prepared By: Parks of the St. Lawrence
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Vertebrates: Animals with Backbones
Provides a general overview of the different kinds of invertebrate animals, with links to other online resources. Includes high-quality images.
Prepared By: Kidport, Inc., Saratoga, California, United States of America
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 Virtual Tours
Where do you want to go today? All the riches of the world are at your fingertips and your command as you take the drivers seat in these exciting virtual tours. Museums, exhibits and even archeological digs are brought to life in a series of unforgettable virtual tours.
Prepared By: Copyright ©1996-2008 Virtual Sites All Rights Reserved
Curriculum Area: Arts
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-10-30 WebElements Periodic Table: Scholar Edition
This site contains information about the elements, their description and uses.
Prepared By: Mark Winter, University of Sheffield and WebElements Ltd, U.K.
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2010-11-09 Welcome to the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
Click on the links on the sidebar to access answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about tobacco.
Prepared By: Canadian Council for Tobacco Control, Ottawa, Canada
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 What Are Invertebrates?
Provides basic factual information about the various types of invertebrates, with links to other online resources.
Prepared By: Australian Museum, Sydney, Australia
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 What You Need to Know About Drugs
This Web site explains how drugs affect the human body. Includes a look at why people use drugs, along with the warning signs of drug abuse and tips for helping friends who are using drugs.
Prepared By: The Nemours Foundation
Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07 What's Up With The Weather?
This site will lead you to the truth about Global Warming and Climate Change.
Prepared By: PBS
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06 World Flag Database
Search for flag graphics for countries from around the world. Includes information about recent flag changes, and a section on historic flags.
Prepared By: World Flag Database & Graham Bartram
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
Grade Level:
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-07 Yucky, Gross & Cool Body
This site provides information about the human body such as the brain, digestive system and respiratory system. This site also has fun facts about bad breath, hiccups and the funnybone.
Prepared By: Discovery Communications Inc. (Discovery Channel) ©2000
Curriculum Area: Science and Technology
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-02-06
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