Reliable Resources a Click Away

Reliable Resources a Click Away
An Internet Hotlist on Websites that Support Resource-based Learning

created by J. Beltramini
Information and Library Services, Regina Catholic Schools

Introduction
Regina Catholic Schools are WIRED FOR LEARNING. The sites listed below are just a sampling of the educational websites worth visiting to help you actualize the curriculum and maximize student learning!

The Internet Resources

Information and Library Services - http://rcsdilsnews.edublogs.org -- Check out this website/e-newsletter for information about the Professional Library, new resources, collaboration, school library services, etc.
Regina Catholic Schools - This is the external website for Regina Catholic Schools. It contains information about the various departments, programs, board policy, and weekly happenings around the schools.
Resources Online - Many of the links provided in this hotlist are available through the internal Regina Catholic Schools website -- Resources Online. Click on the 'Resources Online' link.

Saskatchewan Curricula

Best Practices: Pieces of the Puzzle - http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/bestpractice -- This website features 8 pieces of the puzzle that together enable the creation of a differentiated classroom. Each piece contains best practices and instructional approaches that encourage the development of active, engaged, student-centered classrooms. Over 25 best practices are explored--definitions, processes, examples, assessments, and resources.
Central iSchool - http://www.centralischool.ca/wblrd/web_resources.html -- The Central iSchool is a place to find web-based learning resources developed by Saskatchewan educators for Saskatchewan educators. This site also contains a link to Saskatchewan French language web-based resources.
FEB (French Education Branch) - http://www.learning.gov.sk.ca/FrenchEducation -- FEB is responsible for French language education in the province of Saskatchewan. Its main function is the development, piloting, implementation and actualization of curricula for Core French, French immersion programs and Fransaskois schools. The purpose of this site is to provide information relevant to K-12 education in Saskatchewan.
General Reference Centre - http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/pls/urldb/udb_gen_ref_pkg.gen_ref_by_subj_menu_form -- Use this Saskatchewan Learning website to locate quality online resources that support curriculum. The GRC has an extensive collection of general Internet based reference sources. The site also provides access to educational resources for professional development.
Ministry of Education (Programs & Services) - http://www.learning.gov.sk.ca/programs-services/ -- This website site contains a wealth of information for Saskatchewan educators including curriculum documents, resource lists, policy documents, and online resources. Click on the 'Pre-K-12 Learning Program' link for curriculum documents.
Multiple Intelligences - http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/SESDmultint -- This website developed by the teachers of the Saskatchewan East School Division, features background information of MI theory as well as a complete unit for each grade from Kindergarten through grade 12.
Online Learning Cenre - http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/teachers.html -- This website was created by Saskatoon Public Schools. It contains a wealth of teacher and student resources that support actualization of the Saskatchewan curriculum.
Saskatchewan Catholic Curriculum Online - http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/cco -- Saskatchewan Catholic Curriculum Online provides a Web site clearing house so that Catholic curriculum ideas, activities, lessons, units, and articles can be collected from, and shared with, educators in Catholic schools across Saskatchewan. Submissions cover all K-12 subject areas.
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation - http://www.stf.sk.ca -- If you are a Saskatchewan teacher, you need to be familiar with all aspects of this site. Check out the Stewart Resource Centre link. Resources may be borrowed from the library. There is also a weath of online units/lessons created by Saskatchewan teachers. From the Stewart Resource Centre link, go to 'Online Catalogue & Unit Plans' and 'Unit Plans'. Enter your search parameters.
Websites for Religion/Christian Ethics Teachers - http://rcsdcurriculum.wikispaces.com/Religion+and+Christian+Ethics -- This wiki was created by Regina Catholic Schools Religion Consultant. Check out the extensive list of online support resources.

Databases & Encyclopedias

Canadian Encyclopedia, The - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com -- This bilingual encyclopedia is only available online. Have your students access the site for past and present information about Canada. Access is provided to Macleans, interactive resources, and games. Narrow your search to age appropriate resources using the 'Youth Encyclopedia' link(formerly the Junior Encyclopedia'.
Columbia Granger's World of Poetry, The - http://www.reginalibrary.ca -- This database supports the middle level and high school ELA curricula. It provides contains full text poems. The site is searchable by poet, title, subject keyword, first or last line of the poem, and poet category. It also includes commentaries, biographies, and criticisms. IMPORTANT: This database is available through the Regina Public Library . Select 'E-Library Services'.
Contemporary Authors - http://www.reginalibrary.ca -- This CenGale Learning database provides biographical information on more than 100,000 modern authors, including current writers of fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, and drama; prominent print and broadcast journalists, editors, photojournalists, syndicated cartoonists, and scriptwriters; and literary greats of the early 20th century whose works are popular in today's high school and college curriculums and continue to elicit critical attention. IMPORTANT: This database is available through the Regina Public Library . Select 'E-Library Services'.
Education Full-Text (Wilson Web) - This website contains full-text educational journals. IMPORTANT: This database is only accessible from an RCS computer. It is not accessible through the Regina Public Library. To access the database, select the link under the 'Research' drop-down menu on the internal RCS homepage.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition - Access the full 32-volume Encyclopedia Britannica (adult/high school), or Compton's by Britannica (middle years students and up), Britannica Elementary, or Britannica Learning Zone (preK to gr. 2). Additional features include magazines and journals, websites, atlas, timeline, dictionary, and video clips. IMPORTANT: This database is available through the Regina Public Library .
Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan, The - http://esask.uregina.ca/about_encyclopedia.html -- This online encyclopedia contains information about our provinces rich history and current conditions.
Global Issues In Context - This Gale/InfoTrac interactive database/website contains current information on global awareness issues. Video clips and podcasts are included. Some articles have a speech-to-text/audio component. This database is only accessible from a Regina Catholic Schools workstation.
InfoTrac Databases (CenGale Learning) - InfoTrac is a suite of 21 databases containing magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, reference books, and e-books. Many of the databases contain an audio component enabling students to listen to the article and follow along with the text. There is something for everyone: Kids InfoBits (primary); Junior Edition (middle years); Student Edition (high school); General Reference Center Gold (high school); CPI.Q (Canadian Content and French language content); Discovering Collection (contains only reference books for students and teachers); Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre: Critical Thinking (contains information on controversial topics -- the Critical Thinking tab provides audio of the text and an online assessment tool); Health and Wellness Resource Center; Literature Resource Centre; Global Issues in Context (more of an interactive website with podcasts and video clips); Science Resource Centre (middle years/high school); History Resource Centre (high school; Gale Virtual Reference Library (e-books) and more! Embargo periods vary for each journal. Some appear in electronic format before they hit the newsstands. IMPORTANT: This link may only be accessed from an RCS computer. For home access, use the Regina Public Library site < www.reginalibrary.ca >, select E-Library Services and the database you wish to search. You will be prompted to enter your library barcode number and PIN number when prompted.
New Catholic Encyclopedia (e-book) - This 15 volume e-book encyclopedia provides full and authoritative information on Catholicism. It is only available from a school workstation.
New Catholic Encyclopedia, The--Jubilee Volume - This supplement to 'The New Catholic Encyclopedia' focuses on the pontificate of John Paul II and includes thematic essays that present the man and his work. It is only available from a school workstation.
NoveList K-8 and NoveList - From the Resources Online webpage, scroll down to English Language Resources and select NoveList K-8 or NoveList. This database to fiction includes titles in series, full-text reviews, recommended lists, annotations, summaries, book reviews, book talks, and much more. IMPORTANT: This database is available through the Regina Public Library . Select 'E-Library Services'.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre: Critical Thinking - http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/start.do?prodId equals OVRC&userGroupName equals saskschrcssd81 -- This CenGale Learning database provides selections from newspapers, newsmagazines, reference books and statistics on all sides of many important issues in contemporary society. This is very useful for students who are examining the pros and cons of hotly debated topics. The 'Critical Thinking' tab provides an audio component -- student may choose to have articles read to them. Articles may be translated into a variety of languages including French. And there is an online assessment component. IMPORTANT: This database, excluding the Critical Thinking component, is also available through the Regina Public Library . Select 'E-Library Services'.
ProQuest Databases (Micromedia) - ProQuest contains 5 Canadian magazine/newspaper databases including CBCA Business, CBCA Current Events, CBCA Education, CBCA Reference and Canadian Newsstand. Databases may be searched separately or in an aggregate search. Of particular interest is Canadian Newsstand. This database contains Canadian daily newspapers including the Leader Post and Regina Sun. You may conduct your search in English, French, or Spanish! There is a two day embargo period before newspaper articles appear in the database. IMPORTANT: This link may only be accessed from an RCS computer. For home access, use the Regina Public Library site < www.reginalibrary.ca >.
Science Resource Centre - This Gale/InfoTrac database contains information on science topics that support the middle years and high school curricula. This database is only accessible from a Regina Catholic Schools workstation.
Serials Solution - http://www.lib.sk.ca/booksinfo/Refdatabases/jnlsIndex.html -- Don't know which database to look in to find the journal you want? Use Serials Solution to search for a specific periodical or newspaper title. It will provide a direct link to the correct database(s) in InfoTrac or ProQuest. If full-text is not available, contact the Stewart Resource Centre in Saskatoon and they will obtain the article for you! Select the 'Out of Library' link and enter your search parameters.
World Book Online Reference Centre - Use this value-added encyclopedia for quick reference and research. Check out the World Book Kids link for young Pre-K and primary students. Looking for information in Spanish. The encyclopedia also has a Spanish component! Select the L'Encyclopedia Decouverte for the French encyclopedia. Use the Student Interface for an easier search tool. To access this site from home, enter the provided username and password. You may also access it through the Regina Public Library.

Kid-Friendly Search Engines

ALA Great Websites for Kids - http://www.ala.org/greatsites -- Sponsored by the American Library Association, this website contains links to sites specifically selected for students.
Ask Kids - http://www.askkids.com/ -- Ask Kids (formerly Ask Jeeves for Kids) is a fast and kid-friendly way for to find answers to questions online. Ask Jeeves for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions, such as 'Why is the sky blue?' or 'What's it like to live in space?' in the same way they would ask a parent, friend or teacher.
Awesome Library - http://www.awesomelibrary.org -- This kid-friendly search engine is perfect for elementary students, and it contains lesson plans for teachers.
Fact Monster - http://www.factmonster.com -- FactMonster, formerly Infopleasekids is a kid-friendly search engine.
KidsClick - http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick! -- A kid and teacher-friendly search engine. This site also includes lesson plans.
Super Kids - http://www.super-kids.com - Sites that may be of interest to younger students (Gr. 1-5) have been categorized by subjects such as animals, countries, sports, and science.

Canadian, Eh! (including bilingual sites)

Aboriginal Canada Portal - http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en-frames/index.html -- This site provides information on a variety of aboriginal topics. Check out the Kids Link for age appropriate information.
Atlas of Canada, The - http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html -- This Gr. 5 to 12 bilingual website contains maps on a wide range of topics from Aboriginal languages, climate change, and a locator for political and geographical features. Don't forget to check out the lesson plans.
CBC Archives - http://archives.cbc.ca -- The CBC Radio and TV archives contains archieved radio & TV clips on Canadian topics including people, conflict & war, arts & entertainment, life & society, disasters & tragedies, science & technology, and sports. Lesson plans are included. To access French language resources, click on the Archives Tele et radio de Radio-Canada button at the bottom of the left-hand navigation bar.
Canada E-Book - http://www43.statcan.ca/-- To make sense of this ever-changing country, the bilingual Canada e-Book uses sound, images, tables, graphs and both analytical and descriptive text to look at Canada�The Land, The People, The Economy and The State. Grades 5 to 12.
Canada in the Making - http://www.canadiana.org/citm -- This bilingual site is intended to help high school students acquire knowledge about key government acts and treaties.
Canada's Digital Collection - http://collections.ic.gc.ca -- Canada's Digital Collections is one of the largest sources of bilingual Canadian content on the Internet. These sites range from treasures of federal institutions, such as the National Library of Canada, the National Archives of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, to the local histories and way of life of Canadian communities. The subjects covered range from science and discovery though literature, history and heritage. Many of the collections include learning materials and interactive games. For example, 'Potlatch: Then & Now' supports the Gr. 4 curriculum.
Canada: A People's History - http://history.cbc.ca/histicons/ -- This bilingual site accompanies the CBC television program of the same name. It includes many resources for teachers and students. The English and French videos are available for loan through Instructional Media Services.
Canadian Atlas Online, The - http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas -- The Royal Canadian Geographical Society brings cartography to life with exciting graphics and animation in this online atlas (gr. 1 to 12). The interactive features of the atlas encourage students to explore the country and learn about the land and the people of Canada. Suggested activities, games, and quizes are also included.
Canadian Geographic Society (Mapping) - http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/mapping/default.asp -- A collection of interactive maps related to Canada today, as well as historical maps and activities for students (gr. 4 to 12).
Canadian Heritage - http://pch.gc.ca/ -- This bilingual website provides a wealth of information on Canadian cultures, heritage, symbols, etc.
Celebrating Saskatchewan's Heritage - http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/saskatchewan100 -- Created by Saskatoon Public Schools in partnership with the Western Development Museum, this website provides interactive classroom resources designed to engage students in learning about Saskatchewan's heritage. All resources are free to download and adapt!
Coolscapes - http://www.coolscapes.sk.ca -- In celebration of Saskatchewan's centenary, Courtney Milne, renowed world photographer created an on-line gallery of his Saskatchewan landscape photographs for student & teacher use. Check out the Teacher Lounge for suggestions on how to use this site.
Exploration, the Fur Trade, and the Hudson's Bay Company - http://www.canadiana.org/hbc -- This bilingual site focuses on the fur trade of Canada as related to the exploration of the country and the development of its oldest company, Hudson Bay�s Company. It contains links to digitized primary sources and teaching suggestions.
Hinterland Who's Who - http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp -- This bilingual website contains information on Canadian wildlife including birds, mammals, insects, amphibians & reptiles, and species at risk. Students will be fascinated by the video clips of Canadian species. Don't forget to check out the teacher support materials.
Historica - http://www.histori.ca/default.do?page equals .index -- Historica is a foundation whose mandate is to provide Canadians with a deeper understanding of their history and its importance in shaping their future. The bilingual website boasts a huge volume of Canadian history resources for teachers and students. Special features include: Heritage Minutes, lesson plans, portal to Canadian resources, student fun zone!
Images Canada - http://www.imagescanada.ca -- This bilingual website contains images of Canadian events, people, places, and things that make up our heritage. Images may be reproduced for non-commercial (educational) purposes in print or digital format as long as credit is attributed to the sources. Includes two teaching strategies, suggested activities and writing ideas.
Library & Archives Canada (National Library of Canada) - http://www.collectionscanada.ca/index-e.html -- This bilingual site is responsible for collecting and preserving Canada's published heritage. Check out the 'Learning Centre' and the links for teachers and students.
Office of the Treaty Commissioner - http://www.otc.ca -- This Saskatchewan website explores treaties between Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Government of Canada.
Parliament of Canada - http://www.parl.gc.ca -- This bilingual website contains information on the government of Canada. Check out the 'Educational Programs and Resources' link for teaching ideas.
Proud Canadian Kids - http://www.proudcanadiankids.ca -- A portal to a large number of sites related to the people and land of Canada. Topics such as animals, cities, heroes, and space are included. Grades 4 to 8.
Saskatchewan Settlement Experience - http://www.sasksettlement.com -- Check out this new Saskatchewan site created by Saskatchewan Archives. It contains a wealth of information about Saskatchewan--Saskatchewan Today; The Landscape; Aboriginal Peoples; Steps to a Homestead; Settlement Patterns; Life on the Prairies; Agriculture; Labour & Economic Growth; Transportation & Communication; Women; Education; and Religion. The site also has extensive teacher resources for grades 4 to 12 as well as
Saskatchewan Stories - http://www.saskstories.ca -- This bilingual website is a resource to support the Grade Four Social Studies curriculum. Students time travel through five eras in Saskatchewan's history. Each era contains an introduction and a section on lifestyles, governance, and video clips. Eras include: First Peoples, 1632; Fur Trade, 1780; Early Settlers 1884/85; Growth & Change, 1930; Today, 2002.
Science.ca: The Source for Canadian Science - http://www.science.ca/about.php -- This comprehensive Canadian site (Grades 8 to 12) provides regularly updated science news and events, profiles of Canadian scientists, activities for students, Ask A Scientist, and links to quality science and science education sites.
Statistics Canada - http://www.statcan.ca -- Think that only math geeks would be interested in statistics? Think again! This bilingual website contains a wealth of up-to-date Canadian information, curriculum-based learning resources for middle years and secondary students, and teacher training and support materials. Make sure you check out the 'Learning Resources' link, 'Kids Zone' and 'E-Stat link.
Telling Stories: Narratives of Nationhood - http://www.nationhood.ca/ -- This bilingual website contains 4,000 digitized works of art from Canadian gallery collections and 400 complementary lesson plans developed by 16 educations from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Designed for use by Canadian teachers, students from K to 12, and the general public.
Virtual Saskatchewan - http://www.virtualsk.com/maps -- Click on a region of the map to view major attractions. Learn about the landscapes & wildlife in the province's 11 eco regions, as well as the weather and climate.
Web Resources for Students - http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory -- This website contains links to a variety of websites that support Saskatchewan curricula. Sites are selected by a retired Saskatchewan teacher. Catelgories include Canada, Saskatchewan, Plains Indians, Regina, and much, much more!
You Be the Judge - http://www.youbethejudge.ca -- This bilingual website was conceived, designed and produced by Canadian judges. It introduce high school students to the role of judges within the Canadian judicial system, and encourages exploration of important concepts such as the role of law, judicial independence, and judicial impartiality.

Kind of Nice to Know About

Arts Education - http://www.pvsd.ca/acc/dance.htm#Elementary%20Dance -- The webpage contains links to arts education resources that supports Saskatchewan curriculum.
Auto Repair Reference Center - This site will be a sure hit with the boys. It contains information about past and present vehicles, repair information, diagrams, bulletins and recalls and much, much more. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: This database is available through the Regina Public Library . Select 'E-Library Services'. You will be prompted to enter your library card number and barcard number. This database is located under the Automotive Repair'link.
Big6, The - http://www.big6.com -- The Big6 is one approach to teaching information and technology skills (the research process) to students. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks. Be sure to check out The Big6 Kids link!
Blue Web'n - http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn -- Blue Web'n is an online library of 1800+ outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, & tools). You can search by grade level, broad subject area, or specific sub-categories. Each week 5 new sites are added.
Easybib - http://www.easybib.com -- Use this free bibliography maker to create reference lists that adhere to the 6th edition of MLA.
Education World - http://www.education-world.com -- This site is devoted to educational issues. It contains original content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by education experts.
Exploratium: The Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception - http://www.exploratorium.edu -- The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. Included in the site are more than 15,000 Web pages and many sound and video files, exploring hundreds of different topics. This is one of the best sources for lesson ideas, learning objects, demonstrations, experiments, and interactive activities. Grades 6 to 12.
Filamentality - http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil -- Filamentality is a fill-in-the-blank tool that guides you through picking a topic, searching the Web, gathering good Internet links, and turning them into learning activities. You can create hotlists (you are reading an example of a hotlist!), hunts, samplers, scrapbooks and webquests. The 'tool' is also a resource for information created by other educators. Simply select 'Search Filamentality' to search for hotlists, hunts, webquests, etc. created by other people. Some are great; others are not so good.
Information Literacy Skills - http://www.retsd.mb.ca/site/lrc/resources/literacy_doc.pdf -- The River east Transcona School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, has created a comprehensive continuum of information literacy skills for Kindergarten through grade 12. This award winning site includes checklists and links to quality sites that support the teaching of the skills.
Information Studies Kindergarten to Grade 12 - http://www.accessola.org/action/positions/info_studies -- Developed by the Ontario School Library Association, this site contains a scope and sequence of information literacy and technology skills that students require in order to become independent learners. This document is also available in PDF format at < www.accessola.com/asla/curriculum.htm#2 >.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide -- Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.
Landmarks Citation Machine - http://citationmachine.net -- This free interactive website tool is designed to assist students in producing MLA or APA style bibliographies that give credit where credit is due! -- This free interactive website tool is designed to assist students in producing MLA or APA-style bibliographies that give credit where credit is due!
Mathematics Sites for Teachers - http://www.saskschools.ca/~qvss/curriculum/math1.htm -- Developed by Qu'Appelle Valley School Division, this site contains a wealth of top-notch math sites for teachers and students.
Media Awareness - http://www.media-awareness.ca -- Media Awareness, a bilingual website, is a comprehensive collection of media education and Internet literacy resources designed for teachers and parents. Check out the 'Lesson Library' located under the 'Teacher' link for over 2,000 lessons that span all subjects and most grade levels. There are also three age appropriate games to help students become safe and wise users of the Internet.
Navigating the Research Highway - http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/onlineresearch/index.html -- Created by teachers and teacher-librarians from Saskatoon, this website walks students through the steps in the research process.
NoodleBib MLA Starter - http://www.noodletools.com -- Students often experience difficulty formating and creating a bibliography. Introduce this free site to elementary students and they will experience success in creating a quick MLA-style citation.
OWL (The Online Writing Lab) - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl -- Created by Purdue University, this website will assist high school students with the basics in good writing.
Online Learning Centre - http://olc.spsd.sk.ca -- The Saskatoon Public School Division has created an Online Learning Cenre for students in grades 8 to 12. Designed by Saskatoon teachers, the learning activities & modules support Saskatchewan Learning objectives. Check out the teacher and student resources.
Regina Public Library - http://www.reginalibrary.ca -- Did you know that you can access quality databases and encyclopedias from the comfort of your home? Check out the InfoTrac suite of databases (CenGale Learning, ProQuest (Micromedia) databases, Encyclopedia Britannica, World Book, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre, Novelist,Contemporary Authors, and many more resources. Click on the 'E-Library Services' link, and select the resource you would like to search. You will be prompted to enter your RPL library card number and PIN number. The library also has a wealth of videos that correlate to curriculum objectives. Don't forget to direct your students to the 'KidSpace' and 'Teen Zone' links.
Rubistar - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php -- Rubistar is a free tool to help make quality rubrics used for student assessment. You must sign-in (free) to use this site.
Saskatchewan Libraries - http://www.lib.sk.ca/ -- Looking for information about Saskatchewan? Look no further! This site features a database of Saskatchewan related websites. Access information by subject browsing or conducting a keyword search.
Scholastic Internet Field Trips - http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/socstu.htm -- This site contains ELA, math, social studies, and K to 2 field trips. Each field trip comes with teaching suggestions.
Teacher-Librarians...Supporting Student Learning - http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/teachlib -- This website was created by Regina Catholic Schools and Qu'Appelle Valley Schools. It explores the role of the teacher-librairan as it relates to resource-based learning, information literacy, collaboration, reading literacy, library management, and technology.
Teachers' Domain - http://www.teachersdomain.org -- This site contains high quality life science, physical science, and engineering oriented video clips that are perfect for introducing or reinforcing a concept. Lesson plans are included. Registration is free.
Virtual Field Trips - http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours -- Use this site to take your students on a virtual field trip on the other side of the world...or...follow the 'Teacher' link to create your own online trip!
WebQuest Page, The - http://webquest.sdsu.edu -- A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. This site contains a 'Portal' to exemplary webquests as well as information on webquest instruction.
World Fact Book - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html -- This website provides profiles on countries around the world.

Parlez vous Francais?

BiblioBranchee/Newscan.com - This bilingual database contains French and English newspaper resources. Select the 'Resources Online' link and look under 'N' for newspaper & magazine databases. Click on the 'BiblioBranchee' link. This database is also available through the Regina Public Library.
BonPatron.com - http://bonpatron.com -- A French gammar site.
BouScol - http://station05.qc.ca/csrs/BouScol -- This French language website contains a wealth of student and teacher appropriate websites and lesson plans.
Branche-vous - http://www.branchez-vous.com -- A French language database.
Canoe - http://www2.canoe.com/index.html -- A French language databse.
Kidadoweb - http://www.kidadoweb.com/ -- A French website for students.
L'Encyclopedia Decouverte - http://www.worldbookonline.com/decouverte/home -- This is World Book's version of the French encyclopedia.
La Toile du Quebec - http://www.toile.qc.ca -- A French language website.
Repere - This bilingual database contains French language resources.Select the 'Resources Online' link and look under 'N' for newspaper & magazine databases. Click on the 'Repere' link. This database is also available through the Regina Public Library.

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