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Yahooligans The Web Guide for Kids (directory)

For ages: K-6

Kids are number one with this web searching and browsing tool. If you're looking for homework help, a computer game or information on a tv show or snowboarding, try this search engine. It gives you what you're looking for right away.

AOL Netfind for Kids Only (search engine)

http://www.aol.com/netfind/kids/

A search engine that links only to sites that are safe for kids.

Kids Nook (search engine)

http://www.kidsnook.com/

The search engine for kids, parents and teachers.

Kids Web

http://www.kidsvista.com/index.html

Kid's Web goal is to present students with a subset of the Web that is very simple to navigate, and contains information targeted at the K-12 level. Each subject section, contains a list of links to information that is understandable and interesting to school kids. There are also links to external lists of material on each subject which more advanced students can browse for further information.

The Internet Public Library

http://www.ipl.org/

For ages: 6 - SS

This is the place to be if you're doing any research. The Internet Public Library is the first public library of and for the Internet. This comprehensive site features more than 10,000 professionally reviewed links including newspapers, serials, reference materials and collections for you.

Canada's SchoolNet

http://www.schoolnet.ca/

For ages: K - SS

It's all here for you. Every subject, every province, every territory, every grade. If want to know anything about education in Canada SchoolNet is a great place to start. There is information about curriculum, on-line games, help finding summer jobs and lots more. You'll be able to connect with students and teachers across the country.

Canadiana - The Canadian Resource Page

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Unofficial/Canadiana/

For ages: 6 - SS

Everything you ever wanted to know about Canada! Topics include: news and information, facts and figures, travel and tourism, government information, politics and history, science and education, technology, commerce, industry, heritage and culture, plus other resources. It's all here for you.

FunBrain

http://www.funbrain.com/

For ages: K - 8

An easy-to-navigate site for kids and parents. Offers factual tidbits, help with words and numbers, and loads of educational games for kids of all ages.

Searchopolis

http://www.searchopolis.com/

An amazing resource centre for students. It offers great reference tools, such as the Encarta Atlas, and it's easy to navigate.

The Learning Partnership

http://www.tlp.on.ca/

For ages: 6 - SS

The Learning Partnership is a not-for-profit organization that works for your benefit. It has four major objectives to encourage you to stay in school, help prepare you for the transition from school to the work world, provide opportunities to read, write and think, and to promote careers in science and technology.

Government of Canada

http://canada.gc.ca

For ages: 6-SS

Your connection to Canada's federal government. There's information about Canada, its government and its services. Direct links provide instant access government departments and agencies that have Internet facilities.

Government of Ontario

http://www.gov.on.ca

For ages: 6-SS

Your source to discover Ontario. It provides information on government ministries and programs, travel locations, provincial business and a ton of useful facts. A great research tool.

TVOntario

http://www.tvo.org/eng/default.html

The Global Schoolhouse

http://www.gsn.org/

Global Schoolhouse has joined forces with Lightspan.com to bring you the best online collaborative learning.

Encyclopedia Online

http://www.encyclopedia.com/

KidsSource

http://www.kidsource.com/

The source for in depth & timely education & healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents & their children.

My Virtual Reference Desk

http://www.refdesk.com/myency.html

You can find almost anything here!

Scholastic

http://www.scholastic.com/index.asp

Find your favourite characters, the best books, games galore and other Web wonders.

For ages: K - 6

Practice your math skills on this site. Test yourself at Flashcard, solve advanced math problems, homework helper and a lot more to explore!

The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math

http://mathforum.com/dr.math/

For ages: K - SS

Ask Dr. Math a question and you'll get an answer. This Forum is a resource for you and your teachers. A search engine is available by level and topick together with FAQ.

Math Central

http://MathCentral.uregina.ca/

For ages: K - SS

A place to check out if you're stumped on a tricky math problem. It gives answers to questions you ask and has information on different math areas. This can be used by students of all levels.

The Discovery Channel Online

http://www.discovery.com/

The Learning Channel Online

http://tlc.discovery.com/

Royal Ontario Museum

http://www.rom.on.ca/

For ages: K - SS

Dig into all kinds of wonders on the ROM's site. Be an archaeologist, look at fossils, discover ancient civilizations...There's fun stuff and some more serious stuff to help you out with projects at school.

Ontario Science Centre

http://www.osc.on.ca/

For ages: K - SS

Get a virtual look inside the Ontario Science Centre. This site makes math science and technology fun. Learn about new exhibits, lectures, and activities available at the centre. Interactive games are also available for you to play.

The Toronto Zoo

http://www.torontozoo.com/

For ages: K - SS

The Toronto Zoo site is a user-friendly, interactive web site for animal lovers like you. Learn all about your favourite animals at the zoo, learn about the exhibits, send in drawings, read animal jokes and riddles, get directions and even adopt a giraffe!

OWLkids Online

http://www.owl.on.ca/

For ages: K - 8

Find out about the world around you as you explore with Owl magazines. Learn all you need to know about animals, space, science with Dr. Zed, puzzles, Mighty Mites and more!

NASA Human Spaceflight Web

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/

For ages: 6 - SS

Blast off with all the news about NASA's space shuttle missions. See what the Earth looks like from the shuttle. There's a countdown clock so you know just how much time there is before lift-off, tons of stuff about the shuttle, its crew and even some information about past and future missions. Get your whole class involved on the Shuttle Team section.

New Scientist Planet Science

http://www.newscientist.com/

For ages: 6 - SS

This super science site has all kinds of fascinating facts. The on-line version of New Scientist magazine helps you become an expert about dinosaurs, earthquakes, Star Trek, cloning and more! There's even a special student section just for you. Check it out.

The Children's Literature Web Guide

http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html

For ages: 3-SS

The Children's Literature Web Guide gathers and categorizes books and other related on- line information that's interesting to you. Much of the information that you can find through these pages is provided by others-- fans, schools, libraries, and commercial enterprises involved in the book world.

Candlelight Stories

http://www.CandlelightStories.com

For ages: K-SS

Travel through the world of illustrated stories, animation, cartoons, music and games. You can also have your stories and illustrations published on this interactive web site. It provides you with book and game reviews that will be helpful when you're trying to look for a good book to borrow from the library.

KidLit

http://mgfx.com/kidlit/

For ages: K-8

All of you budding artists and writers will have a blast on this site. KidLit lets you publish your work on-line and have people comment on it. You can also send in your own reviews of your favourite books. There's even a full length time travel novel to read and the chance to buy your own books.

Sports Illustrated for Kids

http://www.sikids.com/

Yahooligans Sports

http://www.yahooligans.com/content/spa/

The Town of Whitby

http://www.town.whitby.on.ca/

Whitby's official web site.

Web World Whitby

http://www.webworld/whitby.com

Up to date Whitby news & information

Whitby Public Library

http://www.whitbylibrary.on.ca/

Durham District School Board

http://www.durham.edu.on.ca

Our Kids

http://www.ourkids.net/

A listing of the best summer camps in Ontario & Quebec.

Canadian Parents Online

http://www.canadianparents.com/

There are plenty of parenting tips and stories.

Parent's Soup

http://www.parentsoup.com

Many great tools, such as a child cost calculator and features advise from a variety of experts and doctors.

Parent's Place

http://www.parentsplace.com

Family.com

http://www.family.com

A site for parents with everything from craft ideas to do with your children to ideas for quick suppers.

Ministry of Education: Ontario Parents Council:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/abcs/parentco/parentco.html