Science Buddies
This site is great if you need to find a good science project in a hurry. Click on the “Project Ideas” link, and you’ll see a whole bunch of different topics to choose from. You can choose projects that match your grade level – anywhere from first grade to senior in high school.
Science Fair Project Ideas
Another one of About.com’s great sites. All sorts of science fair ideas, sorted by topic and by grade level.
Shakespeare for Kids
While working puzzles, answering quizzes, and learning new words, you’ll learn about Shakespeare, his plays, and Elizabethan England.
Sibert Medal
Recognizes the most distinguished informational picture book published in English.
Sid the Science Kid
Fun science games and interactive videos. Games include “Let’s fly”, “Red Light / Green Light”, “Weather Surprise”, “Snowflake Match”, and more. Give it a try!
Sky & Telescope Magazine
Yeah, this is a magazine, but you don’t have to pay anything to view their website, and there is a lot of really good, basic inforamtion about astronomy, including topics like: “Words Ya Gotta Know”, “How to Start Right in Astronomy”, “Names of the Stars”, and more.
Space Race
This site is sponsored by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Great background on the history of the “Space Race” between the United States and the Soviet Union. Great images and a clear and simple explanation.
Starfall
Where kids can play free reading games and activities with their parents, teachers, and caregivers.
The Palace Project
Enjoy Thousands of free titles available only in the Palace app! Not a Member of Vernon Free Library? Call the library to become a member over the phone (802-257-0150) or email us at vernonfreelibrary@comcast.net.
The Science of Baseball
You didn’t think there was any science to baseball? Think again! Check your reaction time to see if you could hit a baseball thrown at 95 miles per hour. Other fun stuff including activities and experiments.
The World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. And get this…it’s developed by none other than the CIA – the Central Intelligence Agency. Good stuff.