FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS
WEBSITES
Research Resources
Fact monster- Offers learning on all kinds of topics. Analogies, idioms, & more.
Time Lines-Detailed what went on in the world timelines for anyone’s life- Create your own timelines including varying types of events.
Interdisciplinary Resources
Brain Games -online puzzles and activities all organized by categories such as mathematical, spatial, etc.
Brain Boosters-Activities to sharpen thinking in categorization, logic, reasoning, spatial awareness, word play and lateral thinking
Brain Bashers-excellent critical thinking puzzles
Puzzles/Logic
Puzzle.com-Math, visual, and logic mindbender puzzles
Riddles -Riddles, games, puzzles, etc.
i-riddlers-Challenging bridge building game
Enchanted Mind-Creativity, spatial thinking and critical thinking building activities
Judy's logic puzzles-tons of deductive reasoning puzzles
CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS
This is just a sampling. Some of the deadlines have past for this year. However you can search for appropriate competitions by entering "student competitions" add a specific area of interest, such as "student competitions essay" or elementary student essay contest" or "elementary science competition"
Listing of competitions for elementary/middle students
Thinkquest
Toshiba Exploravision
Scholastic Kids are Authors
FOR FUN
Newspaper Generator