Cool Links to GPMS Favorite Websites
Click on any of the blue titles below to discover really cool websites. They are organized by category: Miscellaneous, Numbers/Math, Reading/Writing, Science/Health, and Social Studies/History/Culture.
Disclaimer: GPMS is not affiliated with any of these websites and does not control nor necessarily subscribe to any views contained therein. As such, the content of these sites may be subject to change without our notice or knowledge. Further, GPMS is not responsible for any advertisements or links these sites may post. Parents are encouraged to always monitor their children's use of the internet to ensure their safety. If you notice any sites containing potentially inappropriate materials, please email mearsjm@pwcs.edu and the school will review the website to determine whether to keep the link posted on our site.
MISCELLANEOUS INTERESTING SITES
Breathing Earth
Interactive site allows you to move cursor over any country in the world to identify population, birth & death rates and carbon dioxide emissions. Icons pop up on each country every time there is a death/birth. Keeps a running tally of the world's births, deaths & emissions from the time you enter the site...Way cool!
Create Your Own Kaleidoscope
A fun on-line toy to play with kaleidoscope patterns.
Critical Thinking A total resource for Critical Thinking--includes links to explain and practice with thinking maps, fallacies, debate & argument, etc.
Farmer's Almanac
There are some pop-up ads, but this still contains a lot of almanac information for free.
Flash Earth
Google maps, satellite and aerial imagery of the earth with zoom-in capacity combine for a fascinating map-quest.
How Stuff Works
Everything is explained--from autos to animals to science to humans...yes..even how women work!
How to Get Rid of Things
How to rid yourself of everything from credit card debt to dry skin.
I Will Knot
Ideal for girl scouts, boy scouts, boaters, and anyone else wanting to learn to tie a specific knot.
KidsClick NEW: Added 2/16/08
This website, created by librarians, has even more links to a multitude of resources on every topic a kid might need or want to reserach online--for absolutely every subject: cartoons, babysitting, rock music, encyclopedias, grammar, sports, computers, weird stuff...and on and on and on....
Library Spot
LibrarySpot.... All the best libraries, online encyclopedias, answers to questions from traditional academic research to life research (public records, etc.)
SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY and CULTURE SITES
African American Trail Blazers
12 Virginians who changed our world
Don't Gross Out the World
You know how to not repulse your fellow diners in US restaurants--but what about overseas? A fun international quiz clues you in...
Famous Trials
UMKC School of Law professor has compiled a plethora of information on over 50 famous cases--from Socrates to Moussouai, and plenty in-between, including Salem Witchcraft, Charles Manson, Mississippi Burning, OJ and Clinton Impeachment.
Maps of War
Very cool maps that show who has controlled the middle east over the course of history, how the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, where democracy has dominated, and many other features...
US Geography Test
Race the clock to drag the state names to the correct states!
Musical Heritage Jukebox Collection NEW: Added 4/8/08
Great collection of music--you can click and listen to entire songs for free, usu. w/ pic of artist--By year: From the 1950's to the early 80's...Also by genre: wide variety--R&B, Country, Jazz, Caribbean, Doo Wop, Motown, show tunes, gospel and more.
A huge compilation of fun-to-take quizzes on an incredible variety of topics. Some samples: From germs to jazz to urban legends. Quiz your knowledge on anatomy, word origins, weird animals...test your parents on what they remember from school!
Positive Parenting
"Peace begins at home"--a wide variety of articles and resources for parents.
TeacherTube
The teacher's answer to YouTube! This is a great resource for teachers and students alike--a multitude of videoed lessons on a vast array of topics are available for instant-viewing with a click of the mouse!
Urban Legends
Before you forward on that amazing email, double-check with this website to find out whether you're just passing on myths. This site researches potential urban legends, and gives you information as to the origins and which parts are accurate or inaccurate.
NUMBERS & MATHEMATICS SITES
Sudokus
Free sudokus puzzles--to do online or print for paper-and-pencil completion.
What's Special About this Number?
A distinctive fact about every number 0 - 9,999. Each fact with a math term contains a link to explain the term.
READING, WRITING & LANGUAGE SITES
100 Best Novels
Modern Library provides titles and authors are listed for several Top 100 lists for fiction and nonfiction.
100 Most Mispronounced English Words
The title is self-explanatory; but click to their home page and also find an incredible online dictionary, word games, and even foreign language resources....
Cool Rice NEW: Added 2/27/08
Practice vocabulary and earn rice to feed the world!
Dr. Grammar
Answers to frequently asked grammar questions.
Writer's Block Solutions NEW: Added 2/27/08
A great resource packed with links to lots of sites sure to help you get over your writer's block.
SCIENCE & HEALTH SITES
Anatomy of a Black Hole
A step-by-step, click-by-click, vividly illustrated explanation of black holes.
EcoGeek
New and innovative ideas on getting green. [Click here for interesting link to green roofs w/ great pics]
Hubble Gallery of Images
Beautiful photos taken from the Hubble, complete with fast fact information at a click.
KidStorm
All kinds of information and pictures on tornadoes, lightning, storm chasing and hurricanes.
The Size of Our World
Amazing side-by-side pictures show how small Earth is in the scheme of the universe.
Unscrew America NEW: Added 3/6/08
See how changing out lightbulbs can help save the environment while saving you $$$$$$$$. This webpage features a very fun and unique set up.
Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves?
A hilarious and informative video encouraging a practice to reduce the spread of germs.
Wikisky: The Attractive Parts of the Universe
Move your cursor to get information on any point in the universe. More detailed information on Hubble discoveries, comets and other news in astronomy.
