Archive for the ‘links’ Category

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

Links to News Websites

Indy Kids
This one is really good to find articles about important issues.

Here, There, Everywhere

Dogo News

New York Times Learning Blog
Really for 13-years-old and up but you might find something useful for you.

Time for Kids

Scholastic News

National Geographic for Kids

PBS Newshour
Mainly for middle and high school but you might find something interesting.

Washington Post Kids Page
You might need a username and password.
The username you can use is draphael@lrei.org
The password you can use is lrei321

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Math Links

Games, Games, and More Games

Even more activities.

Bedtime Math

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Researching Hurricane Relief Oranizations

- A few ways to help:
http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2012/oct/30/how-help-hurricane-sandy/
- Two ways to help:
http://htekidsnews.com/a-brief-note-from-hte/
- Many more ways to help:
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/171662/ways-to-help-sandy-relief-efforts-in-nyc

- Middle Schoolers’ ideas for how kids can help:
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/how-do-you-help/
- Middle Schoolers’ thoughts on what organizations people should give money to:
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/what-causes-should-philanthropic-groups-financ/

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Research on the Issues

Penpal News: Videos at Bottom of Page

Time For Kids: Some of the issues can be found here.

CNN: Some of the issues can be found here – even more than you need.

USA Today: Might be a bit confusing but you can hear the actual candidates’ words on the issues.