http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://www.eduref.org/ Tools for teachers. A great resource for lesson plans in all subject areas. Previously 'Ask Eric.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 17 Jan 2007 01:29:16 +0000 alternative assessment child care classroom management counseling directories distance education education educational facilities educational levels educational management educational technology employment evaluation family life higher education home schooling internet k-12 education language arts learning theories librarian education librarianship motivation peer education programs planning rural education school libraries school safety social studies special education specific populations standards teaching resources therapy http://insected.arl.arizona.edu/uli.htm 20 lessons with science and math activities that use live insects, with lesson plans, 'information sheets' and more. In English and Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:38:58 +0000 biology: study and teaching (primary) elementary classrooms health education hygiene: study and teaching (primary) insects k-12 education lesson plans science and math teaching resources http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/ An 'on-line elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities.' Includes craft projects and several illustrated dictionaries in English, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:45:24 +0000 1-8 education aardvarks africa alligators antarctica apes astronomy australia beavers biology birds butterflies canada craft projects dictionaries: children dinosaurs early childhood early childhood activities education elementary grades geography great wall of china ice age mammals japan k-12 education ladybug language arts lesson plans mammals manatees pandas rainforests saber toothed cats tigers science sharks teaching resources united states whales http://www.cal.org/calwebdb/fltest A searchable database of secondary and college level language proficiency exams for languages other than English. '[I]t currently contains [information about] more than 140 tests in 63 languages.' Find tests by language, target population, intended test level and use, and areas assessed. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:25:42 +0000 college and university education k-12 education secondary tests http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/ 'This booklet is for families and caregivers who want to help their preschool children to learn and to develop the skills necessary for success in school -- and in life.' Also available in Spanish.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:25:36 +0000 children children's activities early childhood education--elementary k-12 education kindergarten preschool children school success success in school http://www.illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/readykindergarten.htm This fact sheet covers topics related to kindergarten preparation, such as expectations of teachers, group skills, and immunizations. Includes a list of books to share with children who are starting kindergarten and annotated links to other kindergarten readiness resources. In English and Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:25:33 +0000 children children's education early childhood education--elementary k-12 education kindergarten preschool children school success success in school http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/ This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, 'which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer.' The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:26:11 +0000 creationism evolution intelligent design (teleology)religion and sciencereligion in the public schools: united statesintelligent designs on evolution k-12 education religion in public schools science social issues http://www.ibabuzz.com/africa/main.html Multimedia account of a summer 2005 trip by American school children to a Tanzanian village in which the U.S. children brought supplies and aid to a schoolhouse and its students. The site features a video, audio clips, music, photos, and essays about the children's experiences. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:43:30 +0000 africa educational assistance elementary k-12 education relief school children: california: san francisco bay area school children: tanzania http://www.montessori.org/ Search for Montessori schools in the U.S. and browse worldwide. Includes articles on parenting, Montessori education, and Montessori school leadership. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 education k-12 education montessori education montessori method of education montessori school leadership montessori schools: locations parenting private schools http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006319 'This [2006] report ... presents data on private schools in the United States with grades kindergarten through twelve by selected characteristics such as school size, school level, religious orientation, association membership, geographic region, community type, and program emphasis.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 education education: statistics k-12 k-12 education montessori private schools private schools: united states religious (specific denominations) school choice specialized schools statistics vocational