Cool Sites for Kids and Schools

Animals Animals Animals - Jane's collection of animal links. Lots of good pictures so that young readers can enjoy. Good information for older students doing research on specific animals or animal groups.

Research tools

• Google - You can find just about anything here. Use keywords with + and - between them to narrow your search.
• Google Images - Find pictures to augment school work.
  WARNING: The pictures you find on the internet belong to the person who placed them on the internet. Remember to give credit (include internet address) and never use these images in something you are going to call your own.
• Yahooligans - Information is geared to children.
  WARNING: This site has lots of interesting stuff on it. It might distract you from your purpose.
• Fact Monster
• How Stuff Works
• Lonely Planet - a good site to begin research on a country - a good overview of culture, geography, history, politics with maps and photos.
  WARNING: Click on the "site" button beneath their search window or you will be taken to their shopping pages.

Oak Grove 3/4 Classes

• Caracas, Venzuela
• Shinju, Japan
• Coober Peedy, Australia
• Durban, South Africa
• Galway, Ireland