Education Web Sites
Ideas from teachers, administrators & parents
Compiled by Advocates for Education of Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay Schools
Whitefish Bay Library Media Center System
Curriculum & Textbooks used in Whitefish Bay Schools
Foss Science (various science units grades K-7)
STC Middle School Science (various science units grades 6-8)
Everyday Mathematics (K-5 Mathematics)
McDougal Littell (MS Math, various HS Math, High School World History and US History)
Holt, Rinehart, Winston (HS Biology)
History Alive/Social Studies Alive (Grades 1 - 7 Social Studies / History)
Recommended by Tony Frontier, WFB Director of Curriculum
Math
Mathematics games and practice for grades K-12
History
History and Science
Reading
Best Books for Kids - New York Public Library
Science
PBS Science Activities from “Zoom”
General Education
ALA's Great Web Sites for Kids
World Language
Writing
Ginny Hoover's Six Traits Writing
For Parents
“Helping Your Child” - U.S. Department of Education
Resources for students who are learning English as a second language - Purdue University
Wisconsin Council of Children and Families
Healthy Communities Project (based in Whitefish Bay)
Chat Room & Text Messaging Abbreviations [PDF]
Recommended by Whitefish Bay Teachers & Staff
From Joy Carter & Donna Malone, Cumberland:
Starfall
This is a website for younger children. It is good for practicing letter sounds and reading stories.
From Mark Yanisch, Middle School science teacher:
How Stuff Works
Great site for science and more! Explanations and graphics do a great job of explaining concepts in science, social studies, and beyond. The site is easy to search. Articles have a good set of related links.
The Why? Files
This UW project explains the science behind the news. Searches are easy and effective.
Truth or Fiction
Great place to check the stories that people forward via e-mail. Stories are classified as "Truth,” "Unproven,” or "Fiction.”
The Nine (8) Planets
They haven't changed the address, but the formal name is the eight planets. Great place to check out facts/statistics about each planet, and other solar system objects.
NASA and US Geological Survey
Great places for science information. NASA has super space and atmosphere information. The USGS has great weather, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other earth science topics. Both are easily searchable.
BrainPop
Sign up for the free trial, and explore. Animated clips cover science, social studies, English, math, technology, health, and arts/music. Great for grades 3-9.
Ask an Expert
This site is a directory of various “Ask An Expert” links. The links go to experts in the field. Worth a try for those questions that aren't on other web sites.
Weather Underground
Weather Underground has the best radar, etc. around. Great site!
The Weather Channel
Great site for local weather, articles on storms, etc. They do a nice job with current events.
From Lisa Roberts, Richards librarian:
ALA Great Web Sites for Kids
I like this site because, as a librarian, I am a member of the ALA and use their site frequently. This site features links to many different websites for children on a variety of topics, all chosen by librarians for good reason. Most of the sites are fun, informative, interesting and family-oriented. I especially enjoy the Museum of Modern Art/Children site. It's a very hands-on site and my fifth grade students love it!
From Melissa Cook, high school art department chair:
The Artchive
My high school students like this site for looking at famous art. The work is appropriate for high school students as well as some younger students. However, I would encourage parental supervision, because when visiting any art site like the Met or the Louvre, there may be some art work including nudity. Some parents might find this unacceptable for younger students. I use the site when researching artists and their work. It also has some very nice links to additional sites for individual artists. This site is used by universities and professional art history researchers as well as students.
From Donna Malone, Cumberland:
About the latest in special education laws, and also has great on line support for parents.
From Terry Copeland, high school health:
American School Health Association
HealthFinder - US Dept. of Health and Human Services
These are some of my favorite health class websites. Some are obvious health info but most are making the world a healthier, happier place.
Others
Core Knowledge. Advocates specific content in each subject area, consistent from school to school.
Mathematically Correct
Site critical of Everyday Math and other “new math” curricula.
New York Times Essential Library: Children’s Movies
More Links
Local
Whitefish Bay Schools Curriculum
Learn what students are studying at each grade level. Follow Whitefish Bay curriculum in mathematics, reading, science and social studies. Read about standards in WFB schools and look at district test scores.
The Whitefish Bay Instruction Office is at www.wfbschools.com. Select the “District Office” link. Then choose “Director of Curriculum and Instruction.”
Questions about curriculum? Call Tony Frontier, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at tfron.do.wfb@wfbschools.com or 414.963.3927.
SUCCESS provides parent-to-parent forums for families whose children are involved in Special Education within the Whitefish Bay school district. We offer get-togethers, presentations on topics of interest to our audience, quarterly newsletters and a library of resources that can be used by families in the district. For information contact Lynn Short, 414.962.3747 or LCS53217@aol.com.
PACE3 (Parents Advocating for Cultural Equality and Educational Excellence) supports parents of minority students of the Whitefish Bay School District as they:
- Pursue academic and personal excellence for their students.
- Identify, discuss and address racial and ethnic inequalities that discourage academic and personal excellence.
- Advocate for a learning environment, which demonstrates a commitment to cultural diversity, and is represented by a diverse student population, staff, administration; and that offers a diverse curriculum with a variety of school-based events and co-curricular activities.
- Participate as equal partners in decision-making at all levels that impact students, parents, their families, and other significant stakeholders within and outside of the Whitefish Bay School District.
PACE3 , P.O. Box 170407, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217-8306 pacecubed@earthlink.net
State
Chair of Senate Education Committee
John Lehman - sen.lehman@legis.wisconsin.gov
P.O. Box 7882
Madison, WI 53707-7882
Phone: (608) 266-1832
Chair of Assembly Education Committee
Brett Davis - rep.davis@legis.wisconsin.gov
PO BOX 8952
Madison, WI 53708-8952
Phone: (608) 266-1192
Toll Free: (888) 534-0080
Fax: (608) 282-3680
Chair of Assembly Education Reform Committee
Don Pridemore - rep.pridemore@legis.wisconsin.gov
Room 318 North, State Capitol
P.O. Box 8953
Madison, WI 53708-8953
Toll Free: (888) 534-0099
Wisconsin Council on Children & Families
TABOR Resources
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction e-mail discussion for the state's PK-12 education community (this is a listserve to which you can subscribe).
National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance
Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance
National
Education Week online newspaper
Note: Advocates for Education of Whitefish Bay does not endorse the content of any website.
