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20 Questions:
Reference Resources for Kids
Resource List
• All the resources from today (and then some!) can be found
  at:

• http://www.delicious.com/eduserv/20_Questions_Kids
Using this software
•   Microphone            •   Text chat
•   Raising your hand     •   Audio
•   Green / Red X        •   Full Screen
•   Laughing / Clapping   •   Exiting
•   Stepping out
Question One
• Question:
• “where can I find some ideas for science
  projects?”

• Resource:
• Internet Public Library Science Fair Project
  Resource Guide
• http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
• “Choosing a topic”
Question Two
• Question:
• “Can you help me with my fractions homework?”

• Resource:
• Math Forum (Drexel Univ.) “Ask Dr. Math”
• http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/sets/elem_fr
  actions.html
Question Three
• Question:
• “I’m only 10, but my mom says I need to
  understand government better. What kind of stuff
  can I look at online?”

• Resource:
• www.kids.gov
• Official kid’s portal for the U.S. Government
Question Four
• Question:
• “I hate just sitting and memorizing stuff. I need to
  learn state capitals. Can you help me study?”

• Resource:
• Fact Monster, Homework Center, Geography
  “State Capitals Hangman”
• http://www.factmonster.com/homework/hwgeogra
  phy.html
Question Five
• Question:
• “I’m in 6th grade, and I failed my last book report
  because I did it on the Pokey Little Puppy. Can you
  help me find a book about dogs my teacher will let
  me use?”

• Resource:
• Database of Award Winning Children’s Literature
• www.dawcl.com
Question Six
• Question:
• “Um, I got a tattoo last night and I didn’t tell my mom. I didn’t
  really pay attention to what I’m supposed to do after, and it kinda
  hurts—can you help me?”

•   Resource:
•   Teen’s Health
•   http://teenshealth.org/teen/
•   IPL—FAeQ’s (Frequently asked embarrassing questions)
•   http://www.ipl.org/div/faeq/
•   BAM—Body and Mind
•   http://www.bam.gov/
Question Seven
• Question:
• “I need help getting started with a project for
  my social studies class. Where and when
  was pizza invented?”

• Resource: The Food Timeline
• http://www.foodtimeline.org/
Question Eight
• Question:
• “My dad says I can get a guitar for Christmas, but before I
  do, I have to learn to read music. I don’t even know where
  to get started .

• Resource:
• Ricci Adams’ MusicTheory.net
• http://www.musictheory.net/
Question Nine
• Question:
• S i g h. My AP English teacher is a crazy
  grammar freak. He says I’m always using
  passive voice. What is passive voice and
  how do I stop using it?

• Resource: The OWL at Purdue
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Question Ten
• Question:
• “I’m 13 and I really like science. What kinds
  of jobs can I do?”

• Resource:
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, Exploring Career
  Information
• http://www.bls.gov/k12/
Question Eleven
• Question:
• “In my elementary school classroom, we work with lots of
  Spanish speaking kids. Can you suggest some sites that will
  help?”

•   Resource:
•   American Library Association, Great Web Sites for Kids
•   http://gws.ala.org/
•   http://gws.ala.org/tags/spanish
Question Twelve
• Question:
• “My son’s 8th grade class is reading Shakespeare for the
  first time, and he hates it. Can you suggest anything to
  make it more interesting for him?”

• Resource:
• Folger Shakespeare Library, Shakespeare for Kids
• http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=588
Question Thirteen
• Question:
• “No matter how much I ‘edit’ my kid’s tv viewing, they still hear about a lot of
  bad stuff that goes on out there. Can you suggest some news sources I can look
  at with them to increase their understanding?”

• Resource:
• Scholastic News Online
• http://tinyurl.com/3ye88d

• Time for Kids
• http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/

• Scholastic News In Depth: Understanding the Holy Land
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/holy_land/
Question Fourteen
• Question:
• “Dad, what’s the difference between a sweet potato and a
  yam?”

• Resource:
• Library of Congress, Everyday Mysteries
• http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
Question Fifteen
• Question:
• “My mom and I were rockin’ out in the car
  the other day and I heard this line in a song
  about Scylla and Charybdis. Who are these
  guys?”
• Resource:
• Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
• http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/index.html
Question Sixteen
• Question:
• “I love animals. Where can I learn stuff about animals, and
  do fun too?

•   Resource:
•   National Geographic Kids
•   http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
•   Discovery Kids
•   http://kids.discovery.com/
Question Seventeen
• Question:
• “As a parent, I would like to have an
  objective source of information about the
  movies my kids see. Any ideas?

• Resource: Kids in Mind
• http://www.kids-in-mind.com/
Question Eighteen
• Question:
• “Can I look at dinosaurs?”

• Resource:
• Smithsonian Kids—Virtual Dinosaur Exhibit
• http://www.si.edu/Kids
Question Nineteen
• Question:
• “My kids love the computer. I admit, I can’t always find time
  to read with them. Are there interactive stories online I can
  have them read?”

•   Resource:
•   Internet Public Library, Story Hour
•   http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/storyhour/
•   International Digital Children’s Library
•   http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Question Twenty
• Question:
• “I’m 8, and terribly busy. I need info about
  everything! Where can I start my search?”

• Resource:
• IPL, KidSpace, TeenSpace
• KidsClick
• http://www.kidsclick.org/
Questions?
• Post-class assignment:
• Explore a bit more, see what else is out there!

• Find a resource you like using IPL or KidsClick and share it!
• Send me an e-mail (russell.palmer@lyrasis.org) and tell us:
•
• Your site, what kinds of info you find there, and the web
  address.
• I’ll summarize for the group, and then add new resources
  to our resource list!
Thank You for Attending!
                        Questions?
                        • Professional
                          Development
                        • 1.800.999.8558
                        • Web: lyrasis.org

•e-mail: russell.palmer@lyrasis.org

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20 questions reference resources for kids

  • 2. Resource List • All the resources from today (and then some!) can be found at: • http://www.delicious.com/eduserv/20_Questions_Kids
  • 3. Using this software • Microphone • Text chat • Raising your hand • Audio • Green / Red X • Full Screen • Laughing / Clapping • Exiting • Stepping out
  • 4. Question One • Question: • “where can I find some ideas for science projects?” • Resource: • Internet Public Library Science Fair Project Resource Guide • http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ • “Choosing a topic”
  • 5. Question Two • Question: • “Can you help me with my fractions homework?” • Resource: • Math Forum (Drexel Univ.) “Ask Dr. Math” • http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/sets/elem_fr actions.html
  • 6. Question Three • Question: • “I’m only 10, but my mom says I need to understand government better. What kind of stuff can I look at online?” • Resource: • www.kids.gov • Official kid’s portal for the U.S. Government
  • 7. Question Four • Question: • “I hate just sitting and memorizing stuff. I need to learn state capitals. Can you help me study?” • Resource: • Fact Monster, Homework Center, Geography “State Capitals Hangman” • http://www.factmonster.com/homework/hwgeogra phy.html
  • 8. Question Five • Question: • “I’m in 6th grade, and I failed my last book report because I did it on the Pokey Little Puppy. Can you help me find a book about dogs my teacher will let me use?” • Resource: • Database of Award Winning Children’s Literature • www.dawcl.com
  • 9. Question Six • Question: • “Um, I got a tattoo last night and I didn’t tell my mom. I didn’t really pay attention to what I’m supposed to do after, and it kinda hurts—can you help me?” • Resource: • Teen’s Health • http://teenshealth.org/teen/ • IPL—FAeQ’s (Frequently asked embarrassing questions) • http://www.ipl.org/div/faeq/ • BAM—Body and Mind • http://www.bam.gov/
  • 10. Question Seven • Question: • “I need help getting started with a project for my social studies class. Where and when was pizza invented?” • Resource: The Food Timeline • http://www.foodtimeline.org/
  • 11. Question Eight • Question: • “My dad says I can get a guitar for Christmas, but before I do, I have to learn to read music. I don’t even know where to get started . • Resource: • Ricci Adams’ MusicTheory.net • http://www.musictheory.net/
  • 12. Question Nine • Question: • S i g h. My AP English teacher is a crazy grammar freak. He says I’m always using passive voice. What is passive voice and how do I stop using it? • Resource: The OWL at Purdue • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
  • 13. Question Ten • Question: • “I’m 13 and I really like science. What kinds of jobs can I do?” • Resource: • Bureau of Labor Statistics, Exploring Career Information • http://www.bls.gov/k12/
  • 14. Question Eleven • Question: • “In my elementary school classroom, we work with lots of Spanish speaking kids. Can you suggest some sites that will help?” • Resource: • American Library Association, Great Web Sites for Kids • http://gws.ala.org/ • http://gws.ala.org/tags/spanish
  • 15. Question Twelve • Question: • “My son’s 8th grade class is reading Shakespeare for the first time, and he hates it. Can you suggest anything to make it more interesting for him?” • Resource: • Folger Shakespeare Library, Shakespeare for Kids • http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=588
  • 16. Question Thirteen • Question: • “No matter how much I ‘edit’ my kid’s tv viewing, they still hear about a lot of bad stuff that goes on out there. Can you suggest some news sources I can look at with them to increase their understanding?” • Resource: • Scholastic News Online • http://tinyurl.com/3ye88d • Time for Kids • http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ • Scholastic News In Depth: Understanding the Holy Land • http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/holy_land/
  • 17. Question Fourteen • Question: • “Dad, what’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?” • Resource: • Library of Congress, Everyday Mysteries • http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
  • 18. Question Fifteen • Question: • “My mom and I were rockin’ out in the car the other day and I heard this line in a song about Scylla and Charybdis. Who are these guys?” • Resource: • Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology • http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/index.html
  • 19. Question Sixteen • Question: • “I love animals. Where can I learn stuff about animals, and do fun too? • Resource: • National Geographic Kids • http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ • Discovery Kids • http://kids.discovery.com/
  • 20. Question Seventeen • Question: • “As a parent, I would like to have an objective source of information about the movies my kids see. Any ideas? • Resource: Kids in Mind • http://www.kids-in-mind.com/
  • 21. Question Eighteen • Question: • “Can I look at dinosaurs?” • Resource: • Smithsonian Kids—Virtual Dinosaur Exhibit • http://www.si.edu/Kids
  • 22. Question Nineteen • Question: • “My kids love the computer. I admit, I can’t always find time to read with them. Are there interactive stories online I can have them read?” • Resource: • Internet Public Library, Story Hour • http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/storyhour/ • International Digital Children’s Library • http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
  • 23. Question Twenty • Question: • “I’m 8, and terribly busy. I need info about everything! Where can I start my search?” • Resource: • IPL, KidSpace, TeenSpace • KidsClick • http://www.kidsclick.org/
  • 24. Questions? • Post-class assignment: • Explore a bit more, see what else is out there! • Find a resource you like using IPL or KidsClick and share it! • Send me an e-mail (russell.palmer@lyrasis.org) and tell us: • • Your site, what kinds of info you find there, and the web address. • I’ll summarize for the group, and then add new resources to our resource list!
  • 25. Thank You for Attending! Questions? • Professional Development • 1.800.999.8558 • Web: lyrasis.org •e-mail: russell.palmer@lyrasis.org