Interactive Websites

Interactive Websites to use with a SMARTBoard: A list of sites from the Center School District that are organized by subject area.

Read Write Think: ReadWriteThink offers a collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.

Starfall - A free website to teach children to read. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Contains exciting interactive books and phonics games.

Teacher Tap: Links to tons of interactive resources

Google Earth: Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and even explore galaxies in the Sky. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places and share with others.

Google Sketchup: Google Sketchup is a free program that allows users to create, modify and share 3D models. It is easier to use than professional 3D modeling software.

Celestia: A free space simulation that allows you to explore the universe in 3D.

Visible Body: The Visible Body is a free virtual human anatomy website with detailed 3D models of all human body systems. Recently, the Visible Body switched over to a subscription based model, however, you can sign up for a free trial.

EdHeads: A great interactive site with many activities, including Simple Machines and virtual surgeries.

Virtual Dissections and Simulations: Links to sites that offer virtual or simulated dissections.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: Virtual math tools that cover a variety of mathematical concepts from grade K-12.

Classtools.net - Classtools.net allows you to create free educational games, activities and diagrams in a Flash! Host them on your own blog, website or intranet! No signup, no passwords, no charge!

eCalc - an online scientific calculator

Shodor Interactivate - Interactive math activities

SEGA Tech - Blog entry with links to interactive learning sites for all subject areas.