Note: We recommend that you start with our student start page and tutor resources to see some of the most common links members of our learning community use.
General Learning Websites
The BBC – KS2 Bitesize Revision
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize
- Part of a series of delightful sites that deal with literacy and numeracy challenges in a fun way. Features music and audio.
BBC Skillswise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
- Reading, writing and math with games, quizzes and printable certificates!
ABCteach
- A colourful, easy to use website, packed with printable tools like flash cards, covering reading, writing and math.
2Learn
- A jumping off point for a number of 2learn Canadian sites that support both students and tutors at all levels in a wide range of subjects.
Discovery School’s Puzzle Maker
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com
- Tools to create your own word games.
Mr. Nussbaum
- A great fun site that deals with a wide variety of subjects, including reading, writing and math. The basic site offers a lot of options like crossword puzzle creation to support specific student learning needs.
TV411
- TV411 is a television series for adults who want to strengthen their literacy skills, produced by the Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA). TV411’s basic programs are designed to help improve reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills as well as specialized programs about retirement, GED preparation and previews for upcoming shows.
EdHelper
- Covers many topics, from reading comprehension and critical thinking to algebra.
Online Worksheets
http://www.onlineworksheets.org
- This site offers randomly generated worksheets for language arts and math. New challenges appear each time a sheet is generated.
Microsoft Education
http://www.microsoft.com/education/lessonplans.mspx
- Lesson plans in all subjects (not just computers!) with instructions for teachers and students. Files are downloadable, and content is very creative.
HotChalk’s Lesson Plans Page
http://www.lessonplanspage.com
- Lesson plans, articles on efficient reading, information about fun science projects and more, organized by grade level.
Channel One
http://www.channelone.com/news
- News for students covers all kinds of information of interest to students: current events, broadcasts, student life and great games.
CNN Student News
http://www.cnn.com/studentnews
- Site is updated frequently, and is packed with student info. In addition to news updates it offers maps, one-page information sheets, a chance to share life stories and photos, and more.
The Knowledge Network
http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca
- British Columbia’s public education broadcaster, with “knowledge tools” for online learning.
Kids Click
- A massive list of websites compiled by librarians. Not just for kids!
The Skills Workshop
http://www.skillsworkshop.org/
- Quizzes, songs, assessments, exercises and math.
Skills for Today’s Workforce
- The site provides links to workplace skills, personal skills, life skills, math skills and study skills.
School Express
- Worksheets for a number of areas including phonics, math, language, science, social studies, geography, history, thinking skills, grammar and writing.
Homeschooling Adventures
http://www.homeschoolingadventures.com
- Home-based activities for all subjects.
TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills)
- Developed by the British Columbia Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council and Bow Valley College, TOWES offers testing and training that uses workplace documents to measure three essential skills needed for safe and productive employment: Reading Text, Document Use and Numeracy. The website includes a test overview and sample test.
Computer/Internet Websites
Government of Alberta Web Wise
- Online resources for parents
Alberta Children’s Services Bad Guy Patrol
- Internet safety for children
The BBC’s Computer Tutor
http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor
- Shows you all the basics of using a computer in a user-friendly way.
ESL Websites
Internet TESL Journal
- A variety of ESL activities
English Club
- An online club for ESL students full of grammar help, irregular verb lists, jokes, games, pronunciation tips, a guide to the Internet and links to ESL sites.
Amby’s Education Site: Language Arts Skills Development
http://www.amby.com/educate/language.html
- High level grammar quizzes, exercises and vocabulary building.
TOEFL
- For ESL students who are interested in the TOEFL test and TSE.
Geography Websites
Atlases and Maps
http://www.refdesk.com/factmaps.html
- A list of links to sites that offer atlases and maps
Canadian Geographic
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/
- The site for the exploration and discovery of Canadian geography.
Environment Canada
- Environment Canada’s web site provides information on biodiversity, birds, mammals and the weather.
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
- An exceptional site! Don’t miss their Homework Help page and take time to explore the wonderful content. Check out the Kids section for fun and games.
Parks Canada
- Learn about the National Parks of Canada
Statistics Canada
- Canadian statistics for people and places.
Portals to the World
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
- Portals to the World contain selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world, courtesy of the US Library of Congress.
CIA World Fact Book
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
- Facts and figures about every country in the world, including maps, flags, demographics, history, economics and more. Sponsored by the CIA.
History Websites
Canada History
- Canadian history information.
Canada’s National History Society
- “Devoted to brushing the dust off of Canadian history to reveal our true passion and drama.”
Eyewitness to History
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com
- The history through the eyes of those who were there. A very attractive and interesting site.
Historica
- Historica is a foundation devoted to promoting Canadian history. Home of the Heritage Minute.
Library and Archives Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/history
- A huge collection of archived historical material.
The Canadian Encyclopedia
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com
- The Canadian Encyclopedia is a searchable resource of all things Canadian. This is the best Web site for anyone studying Canadian history.
The History Channel
- Official website for The History Channel
Math Websites
Cool Math
- Games, lessons, calculators and more — a fun, informative site.
Fun Brain
- Interactive and fun, this site includes features designed to help with math, science, grammar and other subjects.
Interactive Mathematics
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_4.html
Interactive exercises and tutorials
Math.com
- An excellent site with Cool Tools, Study Tips, Formulas & Tables, and the Wonders of Math.
The Math Forum
http://mathforum.org.math.topics.html
- Extensive help in all math topics
The Math League
- Test your math skills. Basic math explanations, conversion sheets, math activities and links for homework
APlusMath
- Offers flashcards, worksheets, a homework helper and games for students with math challenges and their tutors.
BlackDog
www.blackdog.net/games/math/index.html
- A user-friendly site that has a number of division practice worksheets and links to other excellent pages.
CoolMath4Kids
- You don’t have to be a kid to benefit from the quizzes, drills, puzzles, and games on this website.
The Online Test Page
http://www.saab.org/saab_org.cgi
- Great vocabulary and math prep for the GED or other exams. Upload your own lists.
GCF Learn Free Math
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/math
- Math and money, percentages, or using fractions, savings, interest, credit and other practical math topics. Interactive.
Calculus Help
- Solutions, sample problems and movies that explain calculus concepts visually
Fraction Shapes
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns
- This is very well illustrated and easy to use. Excellent instruction on Mathematical patterns
Gallery of Interactive Geometry
http://www.geom.umn.edu/apps/gallery.html
- Users fill out forms to create various pictures, by utilizing advanced concepts in geometry.
GCSE Answers for GCSE Success
http://www.gcse.com/Math/pre.htm
- In England they call mathematics “maths” and their monetary problems utilize pounds instead of dollars, but the basics remain the same. Enthusiastically written and challenging – it’s target to help prepare secondary school students in the United Kingdom for standardized test.
Math at Teachers First
http://www.teachersfirst.com/lesn-math-f.htm
- Online model building, quizzes, drills and graphing functions. Resources for all grades.
Math Goodies
- Math Goodies is a free educational site featuring interactive math lessons.
Math History Theme Page
http://www.cln.org/themes/math_history.html
- The history of mathematics.
Math in Daily Life
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath
- Practical day to day math.
Math Stories
- Thousands of math story problems organized by grade level and then by topic. Worksheets can be printed and used free of charge.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Math teachers can subscribe to a free email news service, read the latest research papers, and participate in online surveys.
Plane Math
- Created in cooperation with NASA, PlaneMath applies mathematics to issues of flight. Mathematics activities revolve around such issues as flight path, plane capacity, runways and take-offs, lift-off, and other areas important to flight. Students can learn math while helping Amelia Earhart fly straight course to Howland Island, or helping Jimmy Doolittle fly his helicopter over a high mountain range. Students can even design and test their own airplanes.
Statistics Canada Teaching Page
http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/teach.htm
- This might seem like an unlikely site to find lessons on math directed to specific grades, but it has them!
Web Math
- This site is composed of many math “fill-in forms” into which you can type in a particular math problem. It analyzes the problem, and when possible, provides a step-by-step solution.
Mathematics Worksheet Factory
- Free math sheets and answer keys available.
AAA Math
- General math resources. Great for self-learning.
Visual Fractions
- A tutorial that models fractions with number lines and circles.
Reading Websites
Quia
http://www.btinternet.com/~trifonovs/quia.htm
- Reading, spelling and grammar exercises designed for English as a Second Language students that would work equally well for literacy learners.
RhymeZone
- Lets you type in a word to find rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.
NALD’s Story of the Week
http://www.nald.ca/STORY/Story.htm
- Provides student stories on a regular basis.
East of the Web
- Printable short stories, word games and lots of opportunities for interactivity.
SparkNotes
- Barnes & Noble offers free online access to those interested in senior level analysis of major literary works, in addition to guides for a number of other subjects.
Get Ready To Read
- Screening for abilities and activities for reading.
Book Adventure
- A reading motivation program covering the Kindergarten to Grade 8 levels.
Reference Websites
- The world’s most popular search engine, mentioned for completeness’ sake! Don’t forget about Google Maps, Google Books and Google Image Search.
Bartleby
- The online publisher of classic and important books. It’s free and easy to navigate. Sections include Reference, Verse, Fiction and Non-fiction.
Fact Monster
- A very cool site with interactive tools including a dictionary, atlas and encyclopedia.
Internet Public Library
- A large collection of information sites.
Library Spot
- LibrarySpot.com is a free virtual library resource centre for anyone exploring the Web for research information. Sites featured on LibrarySpot.com are hand-selected and reviewed by an editorial team for their exceptional quality, content and utility.
Thesaurus
http://thesaurus.reference.com
- A thesaurus and link to reference.com, its dictionary and other services.
Wikipedia
- The world’s largest online encyclopedia, driven by user contributions. Make sure to double check information with a more authoritative resource!
Knol
- Expert written articles on various subjects, courtesy of Google
Writing Websites
Writing Wizard
http://www.writingwizard.longcountdown.com
- This site offers a wizard to create handwriting and printing worksheets and links to many writing sites.
Gallaudet University’s English Works!
http://tip.gallaudet.edu/englishworks.xml
- Highlights the writing process and defines in detail different types of writing, such as letters, essays, and business English.
Common Errors in English
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html#errors
- Mixing up continual with continuous? Stationery and stationary? This site will set you straight.
Guide to Grammar & Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
- A comprehensive collection of grammar and writing articles and lessons, with links to even more information.
Nuts and Bolts
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
- Though directed at college students, this guide is useful for high school students, too. It covers everything from the “Thinking” stage right through to the mechanics.
The UVic Writer’s Guide
http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/MasterToc.html
- Maintained by the University of Victoria, this site has an excellent in-depth guide for essay writing and English usage.
Everyday Spelling
http://www.everydayspelling.com/
- Spelling activities and strategies up to Grade 8 level.