Resources by Subject

English Language Arts & Reading

• Mensa for Kids

• Highlights for Kids!

• Starfall

• Newela

• DMS Gifted Reading List - Lexile number and description included.

• Books with Gifted Characters - Almost 60 pages of books with gifted characters. Most have an interest level (IL) and a lexile, along with a brief description.

• Mensa Excellence in Reading Grade 7-8 - A list compiled by Mensa. If students read all books, they can earn a certificate and t-shirt.

• Around the World in 80 Days: Phileas Fogg is about to take the adventure of a lifetime... around the world in 80 days! So, the question is: why stay home when you can join him? Download this classic tale and visit the places you imagine as well as parts of the globe you may not even know exist!

• Treasure Island: Pirates, mutiny, and buried treasure are all part of this classic adventure. Read along with the narrator, or just listen to the story.

• Alice in Wonderland: Listen to this amusing fantasy about a girl who travels down a rabbit-hole. If you wish, you can read along with the narrator.

Mathematics

• Daily Math

• CoolMath

• Maths for Kids

• XtraMath

• Noetic Challenge Math Online

• Math and Thinking

• SpeedMath Inequalities Game

Science

• Make Me Genius

• Try Science

• National Geographic Kids

• Exploratorium

• Spatullata! (About cooking)

• How Stuff Works

• Stuff to Blow Your Mind

History

• Mission-US

• BBC History for Kids

• Best History

• George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington. They resided there from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 acres and enlarge the mansion house from six rooms to twenty-one. Now, you can take a virtual tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens! Click any room in his virtual mansion to read its history.

Art & Foreign Languages

• National Gallery of Art for Kids

• Duolingo

• Rembrandt van Rijn: Abraham Entertaining the Angels: Rembrandt van Rijn, known simply as Rembrandt, is one of the most famous and influential artists of all time. This online exhibition will explore Rembrandt’s artwork depicting the biblical scenes of Abraham and much more.

• A Closer Look at the Mona Lisa: The "Mona Lisa" is one of the great works of Western art. This series of video lectures examines the painting's colors, physical characteristics, and artistic techniques, and also compares it to other Renaissance portraits. View the lectures, and then explore on your own using a virtual magnifying glass and a timeline!