The web links below can be good resources whether you are doing research or looking for a challenge. The links are organized by groups for easy reference. Simply click on the link title to go to the website.
Research Resources
Search the Library of Congress catalog. You can find many books to read online!
Oyster Bay - East Norwich Public Library
Many useful tools including the Online Catalog which you can use to search for (and request) books from all over Nassau County and the Online Databases which you can use to search for and read magazine and newspaper articles.
A resource to stimulate ideas for an Independent Study Project Research Question
Math Challenge
All sorts of interesting videos for people who love math!
Inside Mathematics - Problems of the Month
Every month there are new and interesting problems!
University of Waterloo Math Challenges
Check out these Problems of the Week!
Math challenges that get you thinking!
Math puzzles and brain teasers at all different levels.
Weekly math challenges (and a great archive!)
Play Alcumus - fun math challenges for prealgebra and beyond!
Open Middle has some fun and challenging math puzzles. Check it out!
Some neat math manipulatives including ones with Platonic Solids.
This is a blog with links to 5 excellent math websites.
Logic Puzzles:
Vocabulary/Word Roots
Boost your vocabulary with content from this website! If you create a sign in, the site will adjust to give you words that will help your vocabulary grow!
Challenge yourself to learn more Word Roots! Three different levels to choose from...
Stock Market Game
Login here to play the Stock Market Game!
Look up ticker symbols and other information about stocks and other investments.
Investwrite is an essay contest for students who are playing the Stock Market Game.
Challenge Content
Atlantis Wiki
Use the wiki to share ideas about the Group Project or your Independent Study Project!
Social Studies
On this site, constitutional experts interact with each other to explore the Constitution’s history and what it means today. For each provision of the Constitution, scholars of different perspectives discuss what they agree upon, and what they disagree about.
Consider the pros and cons of controversial issues.
Check out U.S. or World Geography games.
Science
Lots of information about all sorts of living things!
Spelling
Check out study list resources and take a practice test!
Coding
Create your own apps!
Learn to code in a 3D programming environment.
Code in Java in an interactive visual world.
Free tutorials for several programming languages.
"Project Euler is a series of challenging mathematical/computer programming problems that will require more than just mathematical insights to solve. Although mathematics will help you arrive at elegant and efficient methods, the use of a computer and programming skills will be required to solve most problems. " (https://projecteuler.net/)
Gifted and Talented Resources
Excellent resources about acceleration
Articles on many topics related to Gifted Education
Davidson Institute for Talent Development's website has a selection of articles on different topics related to gifted and talented education.
National Association for Gifted Children
A lot of good information, resources, and position papers regarding gifted education.
Lots of resources about gifted education!
Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education in NYS
New York's state organization for gifted and talented
Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
Resources from the University of Iowa
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
Great resources from UCONN on gifted education, enrichment, and creativity
Reading
MENSA Excellence in Reading Challenge
Contests
Check out this page for links to lots of contests you will want to enter!
Enter your original poetry or essay for a chance to be published and win $$! It's also a good website to see great student writing. You can access work from past winners on the site.
Elementary Blueprint Contests & Competitions Page
Here is a page with a bunch of contests that you might enjoy!
Write a novel in November or participate in other challenges throughout the year! Many good writing resources