General Websites for Students AND Teachers
Most Used Websites
Delta County School District - links to PowerSchool (grades)
http://www.deltaschools.com
This is the home page for Delta County students, parents, and teachers. If you need to access PowerSchool to check your students academic progress you can do that through this website; go to the "parents" or "students" link. If you have difficulty accessing PowerSchool you can contact your child's teacher, or any administrator. School calendars are also available through this website!
Delta County Libraries
http://www.deltalibraries.org/databases.html
This public library website has excellent academic search engines that will provide you information you know is accurate. Once you connect to the site, click on the side bar label “Databases & Research” then “Databases A-Z”. The following databases will be useful to student research: Ask Colorado, Colorado Government Publications, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, EbscoHost, Grolier Online, Science Reference Center, and Student Resource Center.
To access:
1. On the left side of the screen under “Data Bases and Research”, click on “Data Bases A-Z.”
2. Scroll down until you find “EbscoHost” and click on it.
3. Click on “Middle Search Plus.”
4. In the top middle of the screen, you will see a box that you can type in; type in the topic you are searching for and click on “search.”
5. Click on the article title that you are interested in looking at.
Weebly: create your NHD website
http://nhd.weebly.com
If you’re creating a website for National History Day, you must use this website. It is free, just create your Username and Password.
College For Every Student: College in Colorado
https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/home/home.aspx
Go here to create your account/username. Talk to Mrs. Shelton or Ms. Eck to get your password! Make sure to write this information down on the CFES handouts, so you REMEMBER your username and password. You can access this website from any computer, so feel free to check out the "Career Clusters" and "Interest Inventories". Start planning for your future - nothing is set in stone - so make several plans! You can do it!
Libraries and Primary Resources
Delta County Library
http://www.deltalibraries.org/databases.html
Checkout all search engines connected with EBSCO - they are excellent! If you need to check out a book or reserve on, go to the home page :) Talk to Mrs. Hancock if you need a library card!
The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/families/ or http://www.loc.gov/library/libarch-digital.html (DIGITAL collections)
This site helps students understand what a primary and secondary source is, and how to analyze it. The Library of Congress has an excellent collection of historical sources that allow us to experience that past.Newspapers Online
National Archives
www.archives.gov
This is the national site for important documents, letters, maps, photographs, etc.
How to access:
1. Either google “National Archives” and click the first result OR type in the web address: http://www.archives.gov/
2. Towards the top of the website there is a tab that says “Research our Records”
3. Find the box “Search Online” and click “Archival Research Catalog” ARC
4. Under the search box click “Search Options” – You are NOW in the Archival Research Catalog!! Wahoo!
5. Click on the “Digital Copies” tab because those are the records we need…. If you don’t search digital copies then anything you find will actually BE in Washington DC and unfortunately we cannot go on a field trip there today J
6. Use the attached sheet to help narrow your search in the “Digital Copies”.
7. Make sure you do the proper citation – refer to your MLA citation page.
Resources for National History Day, from the National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/education/history-day/index.html
Magazines Online
National Geographic
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Videos, games, activities and stories from National Geographic kids. You can also link to the larger National Geographic website. An excellent site to engage with the five themes of geography!
Time
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
While some of the articles on the site are geared towards a younger crowd, the 6th grade articles are definitely still a solid read for most 7th graders. This is another site that could be good for students who are having a tough time reading nonfiction!
News Online
Grand Junction Sentinel
http://www.gjsentinel.com
Like the Denver Post, this paper has fine news coverage, however, the advertisements are a little distracting. A good paper to catch up on western slope news.
Delta County Independent
http://www.deltacountyindependent.com/
The website for our local paper. New editions of the paper are physically published every Wednesday, available at DMS and surrounding Delta businesses. A good source for local news!
Scholastic News
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp
Another student friendly site that shares the latest news. Also includes games to test student skills in different academic areas. I JUST BUMPED THIS UP TO A FIVE STAR SITE... YOU CAN DOUBLE CLICK ANY WORDS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW AND THE SITE GIVES YOU A DICTIONARY DEFINITION - AWESOME!!
The Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com
You can check the daily news here. There are some advertisements that are distracting, but this paper does a good job covering Colorado news, as well as national news.
Channel One News
http://www.channelone.com/
A student appropriate source for breaking international and national news. Also includes homework help and games.
The NY Times Learning Network
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com
A website that connects students, parents and teachers to the notable New York Times newspaper.
Educational Enrichment Resources
The History Channel
http://www.history.com/shows/classroom
This is a good starting place for exploring the History Channels website. Learn "why history matters" by hearing, seeing, and playing on the site!
PBS: Ancient History
http://www.pbs.org/history/history_ancient.html
An interactive site that looks into the lives of ancient civilizations - including the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Incas, and the Mayans.
Constitution and Citizenship Day: September 17th
The Constitution Center
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_progs_Constitution_Day.aspx
General information on Constitution Day, September 17th, and an introduction to the purpose of the U.S. Constitution.
Citizenship Quiz
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/naturalization-test/
Can you pass the test to become a U.S. citizen? It may be harder than you think!
A Quiz on the Constitution
http://www.constitutionfacts.com/index.cfm?page=quiz.cfm
A quiz on the Constitution - do you know what it’s all about?
Maps, Geography
Become Familiar with Maps
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/k9mod/Mapskill/mod3fl5.swf
This website explains and shows important map terms such as, hemisphere, equator, meridian, latitude and longitude. During the presentation there are questions to make sure you understand!
Map Skills
http://geography.pppst.com/mapskills.html
Free PowerPoints explaining map skills. Also includes many games and activities for youth to practice using their map skills.
National Geographic - Maps, Xpedition Atlas
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids-world-atlas/maps.html
Generate maps, pan across, and zoom in. Create theme maps showing natural disasters, population density, and other cool stuff. Print them out or email them to friends.
Need help creating a PowerPoint, Bibliography, Microsoft Document, or Website?
PowerPoint in the Classroom: Troubleshoot & Step by Step Instructions
http://www.actden.com/PP/index.htm
Excellent help! This explains and SHOWS how to do the following: 1) Creating Slides 2) Making Changes 3) Adding Images & Charts 4) Adding Motion 5) Adding Sound 6) Timing and Rehearsing your PowerPoint 7) How to copy it and take it with you!!
Create a Bibliography
http://www.bibme.org/
Students should know how to create their own MLA or APA Works Cited page or Bibliography, but if you need help or want to check your work use this website! You must have all your formatting information (i.e. authors name, title, city of publication, publisher, year, web address, etc) but Bibme WILL format it for you :)
Weebly Demo: How to make your NHD website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzSR0cXeLe4
Only about two minutes long - definitely worth watching if you’re making the video. You might not be able to access this at school because YouTube is usually blocked.
Weebly Website Support
http://support.weebly.com/support/nhd/
If you're having trouble creating your website go to this link for support. It helps answer all of your questions~!
How to use Microsoft Word
http://wordprocessing.about.com/cs/introtowor1/a/wordoutline.htm
This links you to an "index" or list of tutorials/lessons you can use to better understand Microsoft Word. Word is one of the most commonly used programs to word process - you use it write essays, papers, speeches, make fliers, and to create bibliographies - the sooner you know how to type and use Microsoft Word the better :) This will help!
World History Unit Resources
Age of Exploration: Pirate’s Cove!
http://www.thepirateking.com/timelines/timelines_world_1415_1450.htm
Includes timelines, biographies, terminology, and picture relating to both pirates and explorers during the Age of Exploration (from 1415-1625). Very informative. “The Pirate King” as the author calls himself, appeared on the History Channel in 2006.
Delta County School District - links to PowerSchool (grades)
http://www.deltaschools.com
This is the home page for Delta County students, parents, and teachers. If you need to access PowerSchool to check your students academic progress you can do that through this website; go to the "parents" or "students" link. If you have difficulty accessing PowerSchool you can contact your child's teacher, or any administrator. School calendars are also available through this website!
Delta County Libraries
http://www.deltalibraries.org/databases.html
This public library website has excellent academic search engines that will provide you information you know is accurate. Once you connect to the site, click on the side bar label “Databases & Research” then “Databases A-Z”. The following databases will be useful to student research: Ask Colorado, Colorado Government Publications, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, EbscoHost, Grolier Online, Science Reference Center, and Student Resource Center.
To access:
1. On the left side of the screen under “Data Bases and Research”, click on “Data Bases A-Z.”
2. Scroll down until you find “EbscoHost” and click on it.
3. Click on “Middle Search Plus.”
4. In the top middle of the screen, you will see a box that you can type in; type in the topic you are searching for and click on “search.”
5. Click on the article title that you are interested in looking at.
Weebly: create your NHD website
http://nhd.weebly.com
If you’re creating a website for National History Day, you must use this website. It is free, just create your Username and Password.
College For Every Student: College in Colorado
https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/home/home.aspx
Go here to create your account/username. Talk to Mrs. Shelton or Ms. Eck to get your password! Make sure to write this information down on the CFES handouts, so you REMEMBER your username and password. You can access this website from any computer, so feel free to check out the "Career Clusters" and "Interest Inventories". Start planning for your future - nothing is set in stone - so make several plans! You can do it!
Libraries and Primary Resources
Delta County Library
http://www.deltalibraries.org/databases.html
Checkout all search engines connected with EBSCO - they are excellent! If you need to check out a book or reserve on, go to the home page :) Talk to Mrs. Hancock if you need a library card!
The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/families/ or http://www.loc.gov/library/libarch-digital.html (DIGITAL collections)
This site helps students understand what a primary and secondary source is, and how to analyze it. The Library of Congress has an excellent collection of historical sources that allow us to experience that past.Newspapers Online
National Archives
www.archives.gov
This is the national site for important documents, letters, maps, photographs, etc.
How to access:
1. Either google “National Archives” and click the first result OR type in the web address: http://www.archives.gov/
2. Towards the top of the website there is a tab that says “Research our Records”
3. Find the box “Search Online” and click “Archival Research Catalog” ARC
4. Under the search box click “Search Options” – You are NOW in the Archival Research Catalog!! Wahoo!
5. Click on the “Digital Copies” tab because those are the records we need…. If you don’t search digital copies then anything you find will actually BE in Washington DC and unfortunately we cannot go on a field trip there today J
6. Use the attached sheet to help narrow your search in the “Digital Copies”.
7. Make sure you do the proper citation – refer to your MLA citation page.
Resources for National History Day, from the National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/education/history-day/index.html
Magazines Online
National Geographic
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Videos, games, activities and stories from National Geographic kids. You can also link to the larger National Geographic website. An excellent site to engage with the five themes of geography!
Time
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
While some of the articles on the site are geared towards a younger crowd, the 6th grade articles are definitely still a solid read for most 7th graders. This is another site that could be good for students who are having a tough time reading nonfiction!
News Online
Grand Junction Sentinel
http://www.gjsentinel.com
Like the Denver Post, this paper has fine news coverage, however, the advertisements are a little distracting. A good paper to catch up on western slope news.
Delta County Independent
http://www.deltacountyindependent.com/
The website for our local paper. New editions of the paper are physically published every Wednesday, available at DMS and surrounding Delta businesses. A good source for local news!
Scholastic News
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp
Another student friendly site that shares the latest news. Also includes games to test student skills in different academic areas. I JUST BUMPED THIS UP TO A FIVE STAR SITE... YOU CAN DOUBLE CLICK ANY WORDS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW AND THE SITE GIVES YOU A DICTIONARY DEFINITION - AWESOME!!
The Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com
You can check the daily news here. There are some advertisements that are distracting, but this paper does a good job covering Colorado news, as well as national news.
Channel One News
http://www.channelone.com/
A student appropriate source for breaking international and national news. Also includes homework help and games.
The NY Times Learning Network
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com
A website that connects students, parents and teachers to the notable New York Times newspaper.
Educational Enrichment Resources
The History Channel
http://www.history.com/shows/classroom
This is a good starting place for exploring the History Channels website. Learn "why history matters" by hearing, seeing, and playing on the site!
PBS: Ancient History
http://www.pbs.org/history/history_ancient.html
An interactive site that looks into the lives of ancient civilizations - including the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Incas, and the Mayans.
Constitution and Citizenship Day: September 17th
The Constitution Center
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_progs_Constitution_Day.aspx
General information on Constitution Day, September 17th, and an introduction to the purpose of the U.S. Constitution.
Citizenship Quiz
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/naturalization-test/
Can you pass the test to become a U.S. citizen? It may be harder than you think!
A Quiz on the Constitution
http://www.constitutionfacts.com/index.cfm?page=quiz.cfm
A quiz on the Constitution - do you know what it’s all about?
Maps, Geography
Become Familiar with Maps
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/k9mod/Mapskill/mod3fl5.swf
This website explains and shows important map terms such as, hemisphere, equator, meridian, latitude and longitude. During the presentation there are questions to make sure you understand!
Map Skills
http://geography.pppst.com/mapskills.html
Free PowerPoints explaining map skills. Also includes many games and activities for youth to practice using their map skills.
National Geographic - Maps, Xpedition Atlas
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids-world-atlas/maps.html
Generate maps, pan across, and zoom in. Create theme maps showing natural disasters, population density, and other cool stuff. Print them out or email them to friends.
Need help creating a PowerPoint, Bibliography, Microsoft Document, or Website?
PowerPoint in the Classroom: Troubleshoot & Step by Step Instructions
http://www.actden.com/PP/index.htm
Excellent help! This explains and SHOWS how to do the following: 1) Creating Slides 2) Making Changes 3) Adding Images & Charts 4) Adding Motion 5) Adding Sound 6) Timing and Rehearsing your PowerPoint 7) How to copy it and take it with you!!
Create a Bibliography
http://www.bibme.org/
Students should know how to create their own MLA or APA Works Cited page or Bibliography, but if you need help or want to check your work use this website! You must have all your formatting information (i.e. authors name, title, city of publication, publisher, year, web address, etc) but Bibme WILL format it for you :)
Weebly Demo: How to make your NHD website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzSR0cXeLe4
Only about two minutes long - definitely worth watching if you’re making the video. You might not be able to access this at school because YouTube is usually blocked.
Weebly Website Support
http://support.weebly.com/support/nhd/
If you're having trouble creating your website go to this link for support. It helps answer all of your questions~!
How to use Microsoft Word
http://wordprocessing.about.com/cs/introtowor1/a/wordoutline.htm
This links you to an "index" or list of tutorials/lessons you can use to better understand Microsoft Word. Word is one of the most commonly used programs to word process - you use it write essays, papers, speeches, make fliers, and to create bibliographies - the sooner you know how to type and use Microsoft Word the better :) This will help!
World History Unit Resources
Age of Exploration: Pirate’s Cove!
http://www.thepirateking.com/timelines/timelines_world_1415_1450.htm
Includes timelines, biographies, terminology, and picture relating to both pirates and explorers during the Age of Exploration (from 1415-1625). Very informative. “The Pirate King” as the author calls himself, appeared on the History Channel in 2006.
