Heather Bachman's List: Educational Websites

Students go to various case files and "investigate" pieces of "evidence" to both learn the facts and draw conclusions. It is very useful because it requires students to think about and put themselves into the historical events to better learn them. Ideal

A digital library containing Java applets and activities for K-12 mathematics. An interactive website where students can experience hands-on learning. Very easy to use and offers challenging problems for each grade level.

This website has various resources for high school students as well as tools teachers can use from elementary through high school. There are downloadable stories, the ability to create maps and graphs, and even a science blog.

This website is a catalog of several websites that provide chidren's books and stories online. There is a short review provided below each link. The stories are geared mostly to younger elementary students.

Interactive educational math activities for grades K-12. Includes math games, worksheets, flashcards and more. Great website for students to practice and hone their basic math skills. May be difficult for kindergarten.

Interactive site with games designed to help students with United States and world geography. Great for students from 3rd to 5th grade to practice.