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The Very Best of Dr. Brain 
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 Dr. Brain finds and rates the best Kids' learning sites on the Web As of 05 December 2002, There are 81 Kids' Learning Site Reviews on Doctor Brain's Laboratory!
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As of 05 December 2002, there are 80 Kids learning site reviews on Dr. Brain's Laboratory For more detailed listings, go to Dr. Brain's Directory |
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Site: Shared Drawing Author: Randall Moss URL: http://www.shareddrawing.com/index.html Collaborate with others in real-time to create drawings and animation. Take a snapshot of your drawing and add it to the Gallery. Join an online community of artists to create a spectacular, ever evolving hand-drawn film. Tip: What you Need: 1)A Java enabled web browser. 2) Patience, if you have a 56k or slower connection to the Internet. At 56-kbps, it will take about 25 seconds to load the drawing applet. Tip: The gallery of snapshots shows 1) what's possible with this wonderful creative online tool, and 2) how much fun artists of all ages are having on this site. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Make a Farm Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/farm.htm With the free software on this page, kids can print out the pieces to plan and construct a model farm, with a farmhouse, barn, silo, and other buildings. An excellent companion to Make a Town, and Make a Village, below. Link to instructions on site. Tip: There's a Make a Farm Activity Page on the same site. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Make a Town Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/town.htm With the free software on this page, kids can print out the pieces to plan and construct a model town, with 10 different house models and 7 stores. An excellent companion to Make a Village, below, and Make a Farm, above. Link to instructions on site. Tip: There's a Make a Town Activity Page on the same site. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Make a Village Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/village.htm With the free software on this page, kids can print out the pieces to plan and construct a model village, with 5 house models, a church and an apartment building. An excellent companion to Make a Farm and Make a Town, above. Link to instructions on site. Tip: There's a Make a Village Activity Page on the same site. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Heraldry Game Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldrygame/index.html A simple, engaging and entertaining ways for anyone of any age to learn the principles of Heraldry. As Robert, Second son of Lord Landly, you must unravel the details of a political plot by remembering the lessons of Roger the Herald. Roger's lessons pop up in a separate window so that you can refer back to them. Designed for middle-grade students, it's the perfect way for anyone of any age to learn the basics of Heraldry. An excellent companion to Shields, Knights, and Heraldry, and Build a Medieval Castle, below. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Shields, Knights, and Heraldry Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm With the free software on this page, kids can make their own shield with a coat of arms, learn about knights, knighthood, medieval life, chivalry, heraldry and the Middle Ages. An excellent companion to The Heraldry Game, above, and Build a Medieval Castle, below. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Build a Medieval Castle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm From the page linked above you can download castle pieces to print and cut out, instructions for putting the castle together, and learning activities about the history of castles and the folks who lived in them. An excellent companion to Shields, Knights, and Heraldry and The Heraldry Game, above. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Art Instruction |
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Site: Create Art URL: http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/create/create.html Sanford, the art supplies people, created this site with art lesssons and technique demonstrations in Architecture, Drawing, Color, Perspective, Portrait and Figure Techniques, and more. Terrific content for kids or anyone interested in the basics of art techniques. This site is a winner of Dr. Brain's Big Brain Award Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: ArtEdventures URL: http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/play.html Sanford, the art supplies folks, present Carmine Chameleon in a series of wonderfullly interactive primary and intermediate grade games to teach children (and former children) about art. Tip: The games can be downloaded to play at home on either Windows or Macintosh systems. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Study Art URL: http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/study/study.html Sanford, the art supplies people, have put together a mini art education in this extensive interactive art site. Dozens of lessons on Elements, Principles, Concepts, Media, Styles, and Artists. Tip: Don't overlook the yellow Timeline of Art link on the top half of the page. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> HTML and Web Design |
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Site: Lissa Explains it All Author: Lissa URL: http://www.lissaexplains.com/intro.shtml Wow! This is really, really basic info on creating your own web page, from an explanation of HTML, through HTML tags, Frames, Tables, CSS, JavaScript, and more. Even if you're not a kid, but feel intimidated by most HTML learning sites, you might want to try this one first. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> Microsoft FrontPage |
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Site: Microsoft FrontPage Tutorials Author: ACT 360 Media and Microsoft Corporation URL: http://www.actden.com/fp2000/java/index.htm Step-by-step and easy to understand, because they were written for intermediate school students. This makes them perfect for the beginning learner of any age. Tip: The link to the next part of the lesson is at the bottom of the video screen. The area at the left of the screen contains links to the lessons, to the right of the screen is commentary, explanation of terms, etc. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> Microsoft Internet Explorer |
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Site: IE5 in the Classroom Author: ACT 360 Media and Microsoft Corporation URL: http://www.actden.com/IE5/index.htm Written for intermediate-grade kids, so easy for anyone to follow, no matter how little computer experience you may have. Dr. Brain says, "Surf on in, the water's fine." Tip: Quick explanations are in the screen on the right, links to detailed instructions are at the top. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> Microsoft Office |
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Site: Microsoft Office Tutorials Author: ACT 360 Media and Microsoft Corporation URL: http://www.actden.com/o2k/ Join Agent Max Millennium on a humorous adventure to learn why Microsoft Office 2000 is a must-have for all your classroom projects. Expertise in Office 2000 will give you most of what you need to tackle any later versions of the product. Tip: If you have a 56.6 or better connection, a 3.0 or better browser, and the Flash plug-in, you might want to watch the Flash version. If you don't, an HTML version is available. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> Microsoft Outlook Express |
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Site: Outlook Express in the Classroom Author: ACT 360 Media and Microsoft Corporation URL: http://www.actden.com/oe/index.htm Intergalactic traveler @Tom warps in to teach you everything you need to know about sending and receiving electronic mail with Microsoft Outlook Express. Clear and easy instructions, tips, and interactive quizes to reinforce what you've learned. It's so easy, even an adult can do it. Tip: Scroll down through the lesson bits to get to the tips, and links to the Quiz-Byte and the next lesson. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Computer Programs -> Microsoft PowerPoint |
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Site: PowerPoint in the Classroom Author: ACT 360 Media and Microsoft Corporation URL: http://www.actden.com/pp/ Despite the site's title, this is PowerPoint for just about anyone, anywhere. Designed for intermediate-grade classrooms, it provides just the perfect learning approach for beginners of all ages. "Power Pointers" and quick quizzes augment and reinforce what you learn in the concise and easy step-by-step lessons. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Geography |
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Kids -> Geography -> World |
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Site: Continents Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_com.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the world's continents. Puzzle pieces representing the continents can be dragged onto their proper places on the map. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Antarctica under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Oceans ALIVE! Author: The Museum of Science, Boston URL: http://www.mos.org/oceans/index.html The oceans are alive! Our planet, mostly covered by water, is filled with movement and life. Learn all about our global seas in Oceans ALIVE! From fascinating facts about ocean environments to how waves are formed and how the moon affects tides; from fish eat fish, to life deep undersea; underwater exploration, remote sensing, and lots more. Resources for students and teachers, activities, and links to even more ocean-related information. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: World Features Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/features.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the world. Puzzle pieces representing geographical features can be dragged onto their proper places on the map. You can play with or without a timer. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Geography -> Africa |
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Site: FamilyGames.com Author: Nick Sullivan URL: http://familygames.com/free/agt.html Nick Sullivan, author of The Seventh Princess, presents the free African Geography Tutor, one of the programs that first inspired Doctor Brain to create the Laboratory. Even if you've always been...ahem..."geographically challenged," this tutorial/game can teach you the name and location of African countries and their capitals in a flash. A map to explore, and two types of quizzes to test your knowledge. Great for adults and kids, too. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Africa Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_afr.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the African continent. Puzzle pieces representing South African countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Madagascar under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of Africa. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Africa: One Continent, Many Worlds Author: Field Museum of Natural History, et al URL: http://www.nhm.org/africa/ A guided virtual tour of the continent of Africa, presented through the cooperation of several Los Angeles museums, this site shows Africa and its people from both historical and contemporary perspectives through hands-on activities, multimedia presentations and of African artifacts. Features units on African American community and culture, and lots of classroom activities. Tip: Frames-only site Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
Hands-On Africa: Art Activities for All Ages
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The Endurance: Shackleton's Perilous Expedition in Antarctica
Four to the Pole!: The American Women's Expedition to Antarctica, 1992-93
Ice Continent: A Story of Antarctica
Seven Weeks on an Iceberg: A Journey to the Coldest Place on the Planet, Antarctica
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Site: Secrets of the Ice Author: The Museum of Science, Boston URL: http://www.secretsoftheice.org/explore/index.html Explore Antarctica from 200 million years ago to the present. Learn about current scientific research, and follow a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and students of The International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ITASE) as they undertake a four-year project of study and exploration. Tons of information, and a special Learning Resources section for students and teachers. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Everest: Roof of the World Author: The Museum of Science, Boston URL: http://www.mos.org/Everest/home.htm A stunning and unforgettable journey to the summit of Mt. Everest. Photos, text, animations, and lots of interactivity as you follow a team from base camp to summit and share their adventures, sorrows, and eventual triumph. Tip: Click the link "Interactive Tour" in the top center area of the page linked above to begin the tour. Tip: There's more than meets the eye on most pages, so watch for the "More ->" arrow to get the most out of this amazing tour. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Asia Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_asia.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the Asian continent. Puzzle pieces representing South Asian countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Mongolia under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of Asia. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Australia and Southeast Asia Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_aus.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of Australasia. Puzzle pieces representing Australia and southeast Asian countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without state and country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their states' and countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose New Zealand under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Canada Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_canada.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of Canada. Puzzle pieces representing Canadian provinces can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without provincial outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their provinces' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Prince Edward Island under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of Canada. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: FamilyGames.com Author: Nick Sullivan URL: http://familygames.com/free/egt.html Nick Sullivan, author of The Seventh Princess, presents the free European Geography Tutor, one of the programs that first inspired Doctor Brain to create the Laboratory. Even if you've always been...ahem..."geographically challenged," this tutorial/game can teach you the name and location of 39 European countries in as little as 30 minutes. A map to explore, and two types of quizzes to test your knowledge. Great for adults and kids, too. This site is a winner of Dr. Brain's Big Brain Award Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Europe Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_eur.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of Europe. Puzzle pieces representing European countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose the Ukraine under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of Europe. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Middle East Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_mea.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the Middle East. Puzzle pieces representing Middle Eastern countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Qatar under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of the Middle East. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> Geography -> South America |
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Site: South America Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_sam.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the South American continent. Puzzle pieces representing South American countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Parguay under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of South America. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Central America Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_cam.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of Central America. Puzzle pieces representing Central American countries can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without country outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their countries' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Costa Rica under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of Central America. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Family Games: U.S. Geography Tutor Author: Nick Sullivan URL: http://familygames.com/free/ugt.html Nick Sullivan, author of The Seventh Princess, presents the free U.S. Geography Tutor, one of the programs that first inspired Doctor Brain to create the Laboratory. Even if you've always been...ahem..."geographically challenged," this tutorial/game can teach you the name and location of all 50 states in a flash. A map to explore, and two types of quizzes to test your knowledge. Great for adults and kids, too. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: United States Map Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_us.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of The United States. Puzzle pieces representing states can be dragged onto their proper places on the map, with or without state outlines as hints, and the capitals can be placed into their states' borders, with or without map hints. You can also play with or without a timer. "Better than a wooden map puzzle," claims the site; "With this game you can't lose Massachusetts under the couch." Dr. Brain agrees. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of The U.S. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: GeoNet Author: Houghton Mifflin Company URL: http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/ Don't let the cartoony look of this site fool you, the GeoNet quizzes at the "Hard" level will challenge most adults' geographical knowledge. All quizzes are on the U.S., with four regions and six categories to a region. Can you beat Dr. Brain's score of 4175 in the West? Tip: At the top right of the window is a link to useful reference maps of the U.S. This site is a winner of Dr. Brain's Big Brain Award Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: U.S. Features Puzzle Author: Owl & Mouse Educational Software URL: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_features.htm "Geography is spatial so why not learn it spatially?" Why not, indeed? There are several ways to play this learning game, based on a blank puzzle of the United States. Puzzle pieces representing geographical features can be dragged onto their proper places on the map. You can play with or without a timer. Designed for kids, but easy enough for adults, too. Tip: Go to this page and scroll down to find a link to an interactive map of the U.S. Tip: Requires a PC running Windows. If you're running Windows XP, program must be ended via Windows Task Manager. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> History -> Ancient |
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Site: Ancient Egypt Discovery Case Author: Royal Ontario Museum URL: http://www.rom.on.ca/egypt/case/ The "Discovery Case" of this site's title is an interactive treasure chest loaded with beautifully-presented information on dozens of subjects relating to Ancient Egypt. Aimed at older students and adults, with a teacher's area and links to resources. Dr. Brains says, "This one's a keeper!" Tip: During the school year, you can click the question mark icon at the bottom of the menu to "Ask an Egyptologist." Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: The Romans Author: BBC URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/ This is the place to learn about Rome, whether you're a middle-grade student or an adult with an active sense of adventure. Lots and lots of content everywhere, with a timeline, fun facts, pop-up glossary definitions, printable activities galore, and a teachers and parents' area. Dr. Brain is impressed. Tip: At the bottom of each subject page are links to "More to Explore," with even more interesting stuff, and a quiz about the page's contents. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Ancient Egypt Author: The British Museum URL: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/ A lovely introduction to Ancient Egypt for children or curious adults, with lots of illustration and pop-up definitions. Subject areas: Egyptian Life, Geography, Gods & Goddesses, Mummification, Pharaoh, Pyramids, Temples, Time, Trades, and Writing. Tip: "Staff Room" link at bottom of main page menu leads to a page for teachers and group leaders. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Collapse: Why do Civilizations Fall? Author: Annenberg/CPB URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/mayans.html This great site discusses the fall of four once-great civilizations now known to us only through ruins: the Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, and Mali & Songhai. Interactive hands-on explorations in two of the units, and lots of archaeological web resources for further study. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> History -> Medieval |
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Site: Middle Ages Author: Annenberg/CPB/Learner.org URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ 7 beautifully-illustrated learning areas. Each page gives a brief overview, then offers a more detailed article from a link at the bottom. Here and there are mini-pictures leading to even more details. Medieval life at home, in towns, in the church, and much more. Tip: Don't ignore the link at bottom if you want more details than are offered on the first page of each learning area. |
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Site: The Middle Ages Author: Scott Rees URL: http://radiantworks.com/middleages/ This is a very brief overview of the Medieval period, its social and political systems, and everyday life. It's a good place to start if you're curious, and very well designed and illustrated with photographs and paintings. If it presented more material it would quickly earn a fourth brain in our ratings. Tip: The author is updating the site, so bookmark and come back from time to time. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> History -> Modern |
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Site: Modern World History Author: BBC URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/ An interactive overview of the years between World Wars I and II, and how historical and cultural events of those years helped shape the world we live in today. This site was designed for British secondary school students, but learners of any age from any country will find it a wonderful way to familiarize themselves with the period, the personalities, and the history-making events. Viewing the site at its best requires the Macromedia Shockwave Plug-in, which is free. There's also a non-Shockwave version, if you really insist, but do yourself a favor and view this site as it was meant to be seen if at all possible. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> History -> Renaissance |
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Site: Renaissance Author: Annenberg/CPB/Learner.org URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/ 5 beautifully-illustrated learning areas. Each page gives a brief overview, then offers a more detailed article from a link at the bottom. Here and there are mini-pictures leading to even more details. How the Renaissance affected exploration, trade, the arts, and much more. Tip: Don't ignore the link at bottom if you want more details than are offered on the first page of each learning area. |
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Kids -> History -> U.S. |
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Site: America's Civil War: Teaching the Civil War URL: http://www.fredericksburg.com/CivilWar/Teaching/index_html This site for teaching the U.S. Civil War to 4th and 5th graders features a teacher's guide and glossary, as well as 5 learning units with numerous sub-units, and 7 interactive learning activities. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: The Electric Franklin Author: Independence Hall Association URL: http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/index.htm A little bit of everything about Benjamin Franklin, from a full text of his autobiography (and a shorter, 'good parts' version to mine for student reports) and indexed Franklin quotes, through a reprint of the first issue of the New-England Courant, the first newspaper Franklin worked on, through games and activities for students, two 360-degree VR presentations, and a streaming media video about the Electric Franklin project. A great site for learning about early American history Tip: Click everywhere; lots of info to be had here. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Kids -> History -> Miscellaneous |
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Author: Peggy Whitley, et al URL: http://www.nhmccd.edu/contracts/lrc/kc/decades.html Each decade of the 20th century is deeply explored in learning areas covering arts, technology, personalities and much more. Each area has many links to related information and related websites, and is illustrated with lots of period photographs. Tip: The links do not open into a new page, so be careful of getting away from the site. |
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Site: The Vikings Author: BBC URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/vikings/navas/vactivities.shtml A great introduction to Viking life and culture for 2nd-4th-graders, aimed at British students, but great for anyone. Four printable activities and one interactive game. Timeline, pop-up glossary and a teachers/parents area. Tip: At the bottom of the last page of each unit is a link to a quiz. Missing mouseovers from some subject areas. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Pirates Author: NationalGeographic.com URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/maina.html Kids begin this learning game by choosing their own pirate name and naming their pirate ship. From there, they click on an old document, and begin an adventure, attempting to discover the identity of the pirate in the story. Three adventures in all, with great Don Maitz illustrations. Tip: Kids may find the navigation just a bit confusing on this one, but if they're interested in pirates, they'll love it anyway. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
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Site: Wacky Web Tales Author: Houghton Mifflin Company URL: http://www.eduplace.com/tales/index.html Kids in grades 3 and up fill in blanks with particular types of words to create these funny stories, sorta like MadLibs. Choose from 10 different stories and learn about parts of speech at the same time. Tip: "Parts of Speech Help" button at the bottom of every story creation page. Dr. Brain's Directory Top of Page |
Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Vietnamese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Sign-Me-Fine: Experiencing American Sign Language
English/ESL: A Musical Journey Through the Day - Tape with Book
English/ESL: A Musical Journey Through the Year - Tape with Book |
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Site: Learn.co.uk - French - Key Stage 3 - year 7 Author: Learn.co.uk URL: http://www.Learn.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=Topic&WCU=8684 This delightful beginning French tutorial in 30 lessons was designed for elementary school children, but it's easy enough for adults, too. Lesson Objectives, Vocabulary, Listening practgive (every phrase has an audio component to practice proper pronunciation), speaking exercises have answers in pop-up windows. Writing exercises can be printed out. Tests gauge your progress. Doctor Brain loves this one! Tip: Click the audio button beside each speech balloon to hear the conversation in the listening exercises ("Ecoutez"). Tip: Learn.co.uk tutorials were designed to prepare students for the U.K.'s National Curriculum tests, but are super learning tools for anyone, anywhere. |
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