Middle School Resources
For certain internet links listed below, suggested age ranges or grade levels are provided.
Bridge Over to Other Library Resources
Multidisciplinary Subjects
- Homework Spot
- Internet Public Library – Teen Space
- I.S.A.T. Exam (Illinois Standards Achievement Test)
- Kidport [For K-8th]
- KOL Homework
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Quiz Hub [For K-12th]
- Smithsonian Education
- Smithsonian Kids
- Study Beat
- Think Quest
Art
- A Lifetime of Color
- Causes of Color
- Hands on Craft
- Origami Club
- Pigments Through the Ages
- Smithsonian Education – Everything Art
Museums
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- The Louvre
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art – Explore and Learn
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Gallery of Art
- National Gallery of Art – For Kids
- National Museum of African Art
- National Portrait Gallery
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- State Hermitage Museum
Culture
- Countries and Their Culture
- My Hero
- National Geographic
- Peace Corp Challenge
- Saints & Angels
- Smithsonian Education – History and Culture
- Smithsonian Education – Peoples and Places
- United Nations – Cyber School Bus
- What the World Eats, Photo Essay Pt. 1
- What the World Eats, Photo Essay Pt. 2
- World Around You
- World Culture Open
- World Heritage Centre
Folklore
- Encyclopedia Mythica (Multi-cultural)
- Mythweb (Greek)
- Theoi Greek Mythology
Museums
- American Museum of Natural History
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Latino Virtual Museum
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
English
Writing
Geography
- 50 States.com
- 50 States.com – Illinois
- CIA World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
- CIA World Factbook – Flags of the World (Central Intelligence Agency)
- CIA World Factbook – Regional Maps of the World (Central Intelligence Agency)
- Country Reports
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Google Maps
- Mapquest
- National Geographic
- United Nations – Cyber School Bus
- U.S. Census Bureau – State & County Quick Facts
Health
- CDC Body and Mind (Centers for Disease Control)
- CDC – Kids’ Quest: On Disability and Health (Centers for Disease Control)
- Dr. Pedi
- FDA – Food Safety (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fitness.gov
- Girl’s Health
- Inner Body – Human Anatomy
- Kids Health – For Teens
- Kids Health – Medical Dictionary
- Kids’ Quest on Disability and Health
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Living with a Chronic Illness
- My Pyramid
- NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Pediatric Oncall
- President’s Challange – For Teens
History
Black History
- African American Mosaic
- Biography – Black History
- History – Black History
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
Local History
U.S. History
- America’s Story
- Canton Public Library History Links
- The Henry Ford Museum
- National Museum of American History
- Native American History Resources
- Today in History
- U.S. Historical Documents Chronology
- U.S. History.org
World History
Math
- ABC Teach [For preK-8th]
- Ask Dr. Math
- Basket Math
- BBC Math
- Figure This Math Challenge
- Internet Math Library
- Kids Courier Math
- Math Advantage [For K-8th]
- Math.com
- Math Dictionary
- Math Forum – Problem of the Week
- Math League [For 4th-8th]
- Math Reference Tables
- NCES – For Kids (National Center for Education Statistics)
- Number Nut
- Time for Time
- Volume
Money
- Gallery of World Banknotes
- Investing for Kids
- The Mint – Money Management
- U.S. Mint – H.I.P., Pocket Change
- U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Education
- U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Money Factory
- World Coin Gallery
- World of Money
- Young Investors
Community Involvement
- 4-H
- Boy Scouts of America
- Campfire USA
- Girls Scouts of America
- Kiwanis International Foundation
- Kiwanis Builder’s Club
- Serve.gov
- Youth Service America
Music
- American Jazz Museum
- Billboard Charts
- Blues and Legends Hall of Fame
- Carnegie Hall Listening Adventures
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Creating Music
- E-Notes Music Encyclopedia
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Music Theory
- National Hip-Hop Museum and Hall of Fame
- National Music Museum
- N.Y. Philharmonic Kids
- PBS Kids – Jazz
- Piano Nanny
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Turntables
Safety
- CDC – Body and Mind (Centers for Disease Control)
- F.B.I. Kids – Safety (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- FDA Food Safety (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fire Safety
- Girl’s Health
- Household Chemicals
- McGruff the Crime Dog
- Police Safety Notebook
- Stop Bullying Now
Web Safety
Science
- BBC Science
- Beakman’s World
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
- Exploratorium
- Franklin Institute
- Guinness World Records
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Science News for Kids
- Science Q & A
- Smithsonian Education – Science and Nature
- Why Files
Astronomy
- Adler Planetarium
- Constellations
- Cosmos 4 Kids
- Earth Observatory
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- National Air and Space Museum
- Old Farmer’s Almanac
- Spacecraft Engineer
Atmospheric & Earth Sciences
- E.P.A., You, and Your Environment (Environmental Protection Agency)
- FEMA – Earthquakes (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Geography 4 Kids
- Old Farmer’s Almanac
- ISGS (Illinois State Geological Survey)
- USGS – Earthquakes for Kids (United States Geological Survey)
- Weather.com
Biology
Going Green
Inventors
Nature
- National Geographic
- National Park Service – Ranger Zone
- PBS Nature
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- Yellowstone National Park – For Kids
Science Fair
- Discovery Channel – Science Fair Central
- Internet Public Library – Science Fair Info
- Science Bob
- Science Buddies
- Try Science
Zoology
- Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society)
- Defenders of Wildlife
- Georgia Aquarium
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- L’Oceanografic De Valencia
- National Geographic
- National Geographic – For Kids
- National Zoological Park
- San Diego Zoo
Paleontology
Sports
Auto Racing
- Indy Car Racing
- NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
Baseball
- MLB (Major League Baseball)
- MLB – Kids’ Dugout (Major League Baseball)
- National Baseball Hall of Fame
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox
- Negro League Baseball
Basketball
- NBA (National Basketball Association)
- NBA – Juniors (National Basketball Association)
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Chicago Bulls
- WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)
- Chicago Sky
Football
- Arena Football League
- NFL (National Football League)
- NFL Rush (National Football League)
- Professional Football Hall of Fame
- Chicago Bears
Hockey
- American Hockey League
- Chicago Wolves
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- NHL (National Hockey League)
- Chicago Blackhawks
- IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation)
- U.S.A. Hockey
Soccer
- FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
- U.S. Soccer
- MLS (Major League Soccer)
- Chicago Fire
World/International
- Olympics
- Olympics – Education
- Special Olympics
- Team U.S.A. – U.S. Olympic Committee
- U.S.A. Gymnastics
- U.S.A. Swimming
- U.S.A. Track & Field
- U.S.A. Volleyball
- U.S.A. Wrestling
- U.S. Cycling
- U.S. Figure Skating Association
Miscellaneous
- Disabled Sports USA
- ESPN
- FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball)
- Illinois High School Association
- International Tennis Federation
- U.S. Professional Tennis Association
- NCAA (National College Athletics Association)
- PBA (Professional Bowlers Association)
- PGA (Professional Golfer’s Association)
- LPGA (Ladies’ Professional Golfer’s Association)
- Golf.com
- Sports Illustrated
- Sports Illustrated – For Kids
- Street Play
- World Pool-Billiard Association
- Women’s Professional Billiard Association
- X Games
U.S. Government
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government [For K-12th]
- FBI – For Kids (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- Kids.gov
- National Postal Museum
- PBS Kids – Democracy Project
- PBS Vote 2008