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This page is just a start to the many resources that are available online. Be sure to explore all the areas below. We've attempted to categorize the resources, but many fall into more than one category.
Arts
Visual and performing arts classes on the Shore.
Visit the Calendar page and click on the calendars of the various arts organizations for a listing of performances.
Also see Film and Theater.
Art History
A wealth of resources on the web. Covers Prehistoric Art to 20th Century Art plus much more.
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Biographies
Biography
Website of the popular television show.
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Careers
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Great resource for those deciding on a career choice. Search occupations online. For each job, this resource describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects for a wide range of occupations.
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Cartoons
Arthur
From PBS
PBS Kids
All your favorite shows and cartoon characters from PBS television.
Playhouse Disney
Nickelodeon
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College Prep
High School Hub
Great Resources!
Recommended classes
While intended for high school students considering college, it's great for anyone who wants a well-rounded education.
Financial Aide for College
Resources and information on Financial Aide.
Scholarship Search
Web's largest free scholarship search.
SAT Prep Center
From the College Board
Princeton Review
Offers free online course for the SAT, LSAT, GRE, or GMAT.
Take a full-length, computer adaptive test; view interactive, multimedia lessons; and participate in discussion groups with other students.
Click "Take free online course".
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Crafts, Cooking, and Fun Projects for Kids, Teens and Families
Creative Kids at Home
Free Craft and Activity Ideas for Kids.
Crayola
Coloring books, activities, and other great kid things.
Craft Finder
Craft projects using almost any household item imaginable. Hours of fun!
Activities for kids
From Disney
Kids' Recipes
Cooking Fun for the whole family!
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Games: Educational Online Games and Quizzes
Puzzlemaker
Online puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create your own customized word search, crossword and math puzzles (using your own word lists), and print them out for fun! Great educational tool.
From Discovery School.
Fun Brain
From The Learning Network
Educational games and quizzes, divided by ages with special sections for parents and teachers.
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Government
FirstGov for Kids
Kid-Friendly websites of the Federal Government
Senator John Warner's Kids Page
Virginia's home page for kids.
The White House for Kids
A special website just for kids featuring the White House. Take the Virtual Tour!
Ben Franklin's Guide to the US Gov for Kids
A listing of US Gov websites for Kids.
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Grammar
Online Guide to Grammar and Writing
A delightful website that will answer all your grammar questions.
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Health
Kids Health
With special sections for
Kids,
Teens, and
Parents.
Kids Page
The National Clearinghouse for Drugs and Alcohol Information
Fruits and Vegetables
A fun site on nutrition from Dole.
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History - American
America's Story from America's Library
The Library of Congress
Black History
Exploring African-American History on the Web.
Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles
Ethnic and Multicultural History Resources
from the Library of Congress
History of Mexican-American People
The complete book online.
Museum of American Financial History
Learn how finance has impacted history.
National Museum of American History
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of Jewish American History
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Homework, Project and Study Resources
Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Resources to complete science fair projects.
World Book Encyclopedia
RefDesk.com
The single best source for facts on the Net.
Research Paper
Help with ideas and resources for research papers.
Homework Central
Includes resources and links for students plus lesson plans for teachers and special areas for parents, librarians and media specialists.
Help With Homework and Projects
Are you a Kindergarten-12th grade student looking for information on the Internet for a report or project to do for school? Let KidsConnect, the on-line question answering and referral service, help you out!
Fact Monster
From The Learning Network
Science, Math, Sports, Atlas, Almanac, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, World News, etc.
Educational Links
Links to resources on the web for every topic taught in school, including links for homeschooling.
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Math
Ask Dr. Math
From elementary school to college and beyond, if you've got a math question, just type it in! Includes a FAQ section.
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Museums
Kerr Place
A circa 1800, Federal style house museum and the headquarters of the
Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Barrier Islands Center
Museums Online
Explore 1000's of museums online
The Smithsonian Institute
Kid's Castle
Part of the Smithsonian
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News
Kids Newsroom
A safe, kid-friendly Internet site loaded with stories, pictures, contests and opportunities for learning.
Time Magazine for Kids Online
Time Magazine for Teachers Online
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Reading
Weekly Reader
Reading Rainbow
With special sections for kids and teachers.
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Science
Cool Sites For Kids
From Wallops Flight Facility
NASA Just For Kids
The Exploratorium
The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception (in San Francisco)
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Fun, educational, and exciting information from the famed Philadelphia museum.
The Magic School Bus
Science made fun, from the PBS television show.
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 Spanish Lessons
Learn Spanish Online!
Dictionary in Spanish
Si español es tu idioma nativo,
aprende a hablar inglés como un idioma del segundo.
Un sitio web muy útil con eslabones a idioma, información cultural y más.
If Spanish is your native language, learn to speak
English As A Second Language
A very useful website with links to language lessons, cultural information and more.
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Sports, Activities, Outdoor Fun and Day Trips
Be sure to visit the Calendar page and click on the calendars of various organizations for a listing of activities, events, performances and outdoor activities.
Junior Ranger Program
From the Assateague Island National Park Service.
Earn a Junior Ranger Certificate and badge! Ages 6 to 14.
Mini-Ranger program also available for children ages 4 to 5.
Space Flight Academy
The Virginia Space Flight Academy is a week-long residential summer camp for students interested in learning about the science and engineering of rockets and space flight.
You can register online or print and mail the registration form. Scholarship applications are also available online.
Activities for Children in Chincoteague, Assateague and Surrounding Areas
Summer activities for kids. A wealth of fun and educational things to do in the area. Compiled by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.
The Island Aquarium on Chincoteague
Fun place to visit. Great photos online!
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Online Magazine
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Miscellaneous
Get Net Wise
Online safety for kids and parents.
Maps
Maps from around the world with an emphasis on special interest maps.
From the University of Texas at Austin.
UNICEF Voices of Youth
Children and educators can learn about children from around the world.
FEMA for Kids
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Wildlife Federation
Kid's Page (English and Spanish)
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More Things to Do!
Puzzlemaker
Create your own puzzles!
Word search, crossword and math puzzles.
Movies and Plays
Camps
Virginia Space Flight Academy
YMCA-Camp Silver Beach
Occohannock on the Bay
(757) 442-7836
Kids Click!
Web Search for Kids
By Librarians
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