TIPS Volume 3, No. 8
April, 2003

     Grade Level Key 
     Suitable for elementary school= Elem, Suitable for middle school= Middle
     Suitable for high school= High, General interest= Teachers

Editor: Jeffrey L. Jones,
District Tech Resource Teacher
jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us
This website is intended for the instructional use of students and staff of Fayette County Public Schools.

TIPS Internet Resources
Suitable for elementary schoolSuitable for middle school KidWings
Suitable for elementary school A Maths Dictionary for Kids
Suitable for elementary schoolSuitable for middle school Brainchild Online Assessments
Suitable for middle schoolSuitable for high school CELLS alive!
Suitable for elementary schoolSuitable for middle school The Art Teacher Connection
KidWingsKidWings

http://www.kidwings.com/

This site was designed to teach young and old about the wonders of birds. The most exciting part of the site is the Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection.


Submitted by Dayna Lykins Dayna Lykins
A Maths Dictionary for KidsA Maths Dictionary for Kids

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 400 mathematical terms in simple language.


Submitted by Leanna Prater
Leanna Prater
Brainchild Online AssessmentBrainchild Online Assessments

http://www.brainchild.com/gen/usmap.asp

Assessments are offered for math and reading for grades 3-8. Students choose their state, choose their subject and choose their grade level. They are given a 24 item math test or a 12 item reading test with passages to read. This can be used as practiced for the upcoming assessments.


Submitted by Deborah Jordan and Beth Drake,  Yates Elementary 
CELLS alive!CELLS alive!

http://www.cellsalive.com/

This website has a collection of images of a variety of types of cells in various phases.  It also includes interactive videos and cell cams that show how cells change.  It is a must see if you are planningon covering cells with your class!


Submitted by Kim Overstreet Kim Overstreet
The Art Teacher ConnectionThe Art Teacher Connection

This site is full of good things to help art teachers incorporate art into their curriculum.


Submitted by Barbara Barr Barbara Barr