Box of Randomness
Use this after your homework is complete! (I especially like the last site on the list.)
* Ravelry - This is a huge crochet and kitting library of patterns and support. Want to friend me? My username is Tiara-me (be sure to tell me who you are in the message)!
* Kaleidoskop - This is a really eye-hurting random page on the internet that is kind of cool.
* World Wide Words - Why does ketchup have more than one spelling? Find out that - and a little about the history of English - here.
* English Language History - Do you want to know more about the history of English? Find a complete history here!
* Unusual English Words - Some words in English are just plain odd. Learn about these words and their history here!
* Severn Suzuki's Speech - Watch twelve year old Severn speak to the United Nations on a topic close to her heart.
* Spinning Yarn - To make threads for weaving, people in the past had to spin their own thread from sheep's wool by hand.
* Weaving on a Big Loom - Once the threads were made, people wove them on a loom to create fabrics.
* Public Speaking Tips - Check out these public speaking tip videos.
* Field Trips in Atlanta - Would you like to go on a field trip this year? Check out these potential locations and speak with your teachers.
* Student Led Conferences - If you want to see a sample student led conference, check out the conference link on this page.
* Transferr - Want to save a snapshot of your favorite websites online. Transferr is your place!
* Delicious - Do you ever want to access your bookmarks when you aren't at home? Delicious is the solution!
* Kodak's Picture of the Day - View a variety of stunning images to spark your creativity.
* BBC In Pictures - See the international news of the day in pictures.
* National Geographic Photo of the Day - Check out these amazing nature photographs from National Geographic.
* Open Office - Do you need to access Microsoft Office files at home, but don't want to pay for the software. Open Office is a FREE and safe downloadable program that offers the same services.
* Name Search - Want to know what your name means and how popular it is? Check out this site!
* Ribbon Bound Journal - Make your own personalized journal with this craft project.
* Media Awareness Network - Think you know everything about the web? Here's your chance to prove it with this CyberTour!
* Ripley's Believe It or Not - Enter the world of the weird with these amazing but true stories.
* Don't Gross Out the World - Sure you know not to put your feet on the restaurant table, but what do you know about international dining etiquette?
* 101 Things to Do This Summer - Do you get bored around July every year? Here are some ways to spice up your summers!
* Georgia Career Information System - If you are looking for information on careers, colleges, or scholarships, this is definately the site for you! Username: _ Password: _.
* Career Inventory and Interests - Explore careers that may interest you with these links.
* Channel One News - Get up to date on all the latest breaking news with this student news site.
* 20 Free Web Apps for Students - Productivity has to be priority number one when you're a student. That's why free web apps exist.
* 15 Must Have Web Apps for Students - With the growing dependence on computers, these apps can help students get ahead and stay ahead.
* Flash Card Exchange - Over 400,000 people use this web-based flashcard program to help study information.
* You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator - Would you survive the life of a gladiator? Find out now!
* Morton District 709's Link of the Month - Random awesome weblinks live here.
* Handwriting Styles - Want to give your writing a unique flair? How about just improve your handwriting? This website can do both with 9 different print and cursive styles to learn.
* Podcasting for English, Literature and Drama - Use your MP3 player or computer to enjoy these interesting podcasts.
* Box - Have you ever forgotten your flash drive? Worry no more! Just store your files (up to 2 gig) online here for free. All you need is an email address.
* Disappearing Languages - Do you know that some languages are in danger of extinction? Learn about them here.
* Scribble States - How well do you know the United States? Find out with this cool game.
* Map Test - How well do you know the location of the states in the US? Find out with this game.
* The Story of American Public Education - Find out the history of American public schools.
* Cultural Tips - Learn interesting cultural taboos and must-dos from around the world.
* A Look at a Kenyan Classroom - No matter what you think about our schools, a look at how schools run in Kenya will be an eye opening experience.
* Schools Around the World - Learn about what it is like to go to school in other countries around the world.
* TIME for Kids - Get a look at the hottest topics around the world in this student friendly version of TIME Magazine.
* Virtual Field Trips - Take virtual field trips to various places around the world.
* Virtual Highlighter - Use this cool tool to highlight information on webpages.
* How to Make a Grasshopper from a Plastic Straw - Try this cool craft trick when you feel up to a challenge.
* Postica - Create, attach, share, twitter, and iGoogle post-it notes online.
* Escapi - Most gamers will lose before 18 seconds have passed. Can you do better?
* Tone Matrix - Click on squares to create your own custom tones. I wonder what sounds shapes make?
* The Quote Garden - Get some wisdom from these wise sayings.
* Math is Everywhere - Practice your math skills with this interactive Glogster.
* Glogster - Create your own interactive virtual poster with this cool tool!
* 5 Minute Magic - Lean mind bending magic tricks with these 5 minute videos.
* Magic Tricks - Learn a variety of fun and easy magic tricks.
* Cool Card Tricks - Learn some amazing card tricks to give ordinary days a touch ofmagic.
* eHow - Learn how to do just about anything.
* wikiHow - Learn how to do just about anything.
* BBC Languages - Learn a new language with BBC. Choose from French, Spanish, Greek, Chinese, German, Italian, Portuguese, and others.
* Alpha Dictionary - This website offers language related news.
* Elf Yourself - Turn yourself into a silly dancing elf for the holidays.
* Tightie-Whities - Pull up your pants and check out this awesome music video.
* Jigsaw Planet - Play jigsaw puzzles online.
* T-Shirt Pillow - Enjoy recycling and crafts together to create a comfy pillow you can enjoy forever.
* Friendship Survival Kit - Create this kit to give to your friends with common items. Other crafts are available on this site as well.
* Pimp That Snack - Make giant versions of your favorite treats.
* Unsolved Mysteries - This site provides links to information, theories, and speculations on mysteries or phenomena. Can you solve these unsolved mysteries? What do you think happened?
* BrainBashers - This site is a collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games, and optical illusions for you to enjoy.
* Conyers Ice Days - Enjoy ice skating in downtown Conyers every winter. Details can be found here.
* CD Cover - Create your own custom CD cover.
* Truveo - Find hundreds of videos online. Parental discretion advised.
* Calcoolate - This is the coolest calculator on the web. It also keeps track of all previous calculations - great for math homework!
* Plush Cell Model - Create a soft, cuddly model of an animal cell with this instructable. Site offers other how-to's.
* Flip Book - Create a flip book using this online tool.
* Logic Puzzles - Want to challenge your brain? Try any of these logic puzzles to keep your noggin healthy and active.
* Let's Say Thanks - This website gives you an opportunity to send a free printed post card to US military personnell stationed overseas.
* 50 States - Review the shape, abbreviation, and capital of each state in the US.
* School House Rock Lyrics - View the lyrics to all of the popular School House Rock songs.
* Leap Frog - Can you figure out how to move the frogs to the other side of the pond? It's harder than it sounds!
* Game Goo - Play these fun games from beginner to advanced levels.
* TrackStar - Make your own online lessons and activities on your areas of interest.
* Printing Press - Create your own brochures, newspapers, flyers, and booklets with this website.
* Bio - Learn about the real lives of real people on this biography site - from current stars to past "must knows."
* CNN Student News - Learn about the events of the world in a format that is easy for students to follow - includes articles, transcripts, videos, discussions, and quizzes.
* News Bites - National Geographic hosts this student friendly news site.
* PBS Kids - Unlock the world of PBS on their online website.
* Brain Connection - The brain is not a passive learner. Keep it active with these games!
* Draw with Friends - Draw with friends online with this interactive game.
* Jack-O-Lantern - Make your own jack-o-lantern with this interactive game.
* New York Times Learning Network - The student opinions network has blogs on issues of interest for students 13 and older.
* KidsPost - Check out this kids section of The Washington Post.
* CBBC - This site offers student news from England.
* Simple English Wikipedia - Do you ever find yourself lost when reading Wikipedia entries. Check out this easy to understand version!
* Kidsville - This site, updated monthly, hosts the nation's fun family newspaper and educational resource.
* Smart Shorties - This site offers "the number one educational hip hop tool in American" with videos like "Hip Hip Multiplication".
* Ronan's Online Karaoke - Grab your hairbrush and turn up the volume to sing to your favorite tunes. This is even more fun with friends!
* GPB Education - Check out the Georgia Public Broadcasting's education site.
* Puzzle Maker - Use this tool by Discovery Education to make your own puzzles for class projects or for fun.
* Build Your Wild Self - Hosted by the New York Zoos and Aquarium, turn yourself into a wild thing on this site.
* Make a Tie Dye Cake - Do you like to bake? Try this amazing rainbow cake recpie.
* History of the English Language - Want to catch up on the history of English? Take a look here.
* Polaroin - Turn in photograph into a Polaroid with this site.
* Deepest Swimming Pool - If you want to see the deepest swimming pool in the world, you have to visit Belgium. This indoor swimming pool is 108 feet deep and containes an underwater "city."
* Just Word Search - If you love word searches, this site, with it's random free searches online, is a great place to spend some time.
* Utah 360 - Check out this 360* view from the Arches National Park in Utah.
* Yoga for Bedtime - If you have trouble going to sleep at night, try a yoga routine to help you prepare for bed.
* How to Win Rock-Paper-Scissors - Use the chart to improve your odds of winning.
* Upcycled Sweater Boots - Make your own trendy shoes from old clothing.
* Small Screws Encyclopedia - Do you ever wonder the difference between a wood scre, machine scre, and a lag bolt? Well, wonder no more.
* Kid Friendly Recipes - Want to find some yummy food? Check here!
* Browser Pong - Play the classic game of pong on your computer with browser windows!
* Good Reads - Check out these MANY popular quotes.
* Barcode Yourself - Want to see what you look like as a barcode? Click to find out.
* Life is Too Short - Life is to short to have the wrong job - at least according to this German campaign.
* Solipskier - To win this game, keep the snow going and rack up points.
* Binary - Translate text into binary. The binary number system (aka base 2) represents values using two symbols.
* The Origin of Words and Names - If you want to know where words come from, read this interesting study.
* Make Frozen Bubbles - You may think of blowing bubbles in the summer, but it can be tons of fun in winter too!
* Dancing Baby Penguin - This baby pengin is very happy to have a snowy New Years Day.
* Prezi - Create astonishing presentations live and on the web - even better than PowerPoint.
* Troovi - Share your photos of create a photo album with friends.
* Elvish - Write your name in the fictional langauge of Elvish.
* Kitty's Bad Idea - This mother cat did not think it through when she had her kittens in the kid's tree house.
* All is Junk - It's really just a pile of junk - until you look at it just the right way.
* The Music Maze - Find similar genres from a single base.
* 53 Slang Terms - Every generation has its catch phrases. Learn about them here.
* Seven Flowers - Learn how to make an awesome pop-up card with this video tutorial.
* Websites for Educators - This collection of links provides links to freely available sites of interest to educators.
* Keep Me Out - Addicted to a website? Want to cut down on your visits? This site will help you quit the addiction.
* The Amazing Fact Generator - Learn some really odd and interesting trivia.
* Einstein Editor - Place your own text on this image.
* Thanks A Million - Do you need to send someone a HUGE thank you? Use this site!
* Super Sprayer - It looks like a bunch of random color, but stay tuned until the end. This is really pretty impressive.
* Zamzar - Download files and convert files using this site.
* Full Moon Hike - Check out this amazing 360* shot of Cape Town during the full moon.
* Drench - Can you choose the right colors to turn the board solid? Find out in this challenging game of planning and skill.
* Index of Optical Illusions - Your eyes will play tricks on you with this site's amazing illusions.
* The End - This is the perfect final link.
* Kaleidoskop - This is a really eye-hurting random page on the internet that is kind of cool.
* World Wide Words - Why does ketchup have more than one spelling? Find out that - and a little about the history of English - here.
* English Language History - Do you want to know more about the history of English? Find a complete history here!
* Unusual English Words - Some words in English are just plain odd. Learn about these words and their history here!
* Severn Suzuki's Speech - Watch twelve year old Severn speak to the United Nations on a topic close to her heart.
* Spinning Yarn - To make threads for weaving, people in the past had to spin their own thread from sheep's wool by hand.
* Weaving on a Big Loom - Once the threads were made, people wove them on a loom to create fabrics.
* Public Speaking Tips - Check out these public speaking tip videos.
* Field Trips in Atlanta - Would you like to go on a field trip this year? Check out these potential locations and speak with your teachers.
* Student Led Conferences - If you want to see a sample student led conference, check out the conference link on this page.
* Transferr - Want to save a snapshot of your favorite websites online. Transferr is your place!
* Delicious - Do you ever want to access your bookmarks when you aren't at home? Delicious is the solution!
* Kodak's Picture of the Day - View a variety of stunning images to spark your creativity.
* BBC In Pictures - See the international news of the day in pictures.
* National Geographic Photo of the Day - Check out these amazing nature photographs from National Geographic.
* Open Office - Do you need to access Microsoft Office files at home, but don't want to pay for the software. Open Office is a FREE and safe downloadable program that offers the same services.
* Name Search - Want to know what your name means and how popular it is? Check out this site!
* Ribbon Bound Journal - Make your own personalized journal with this craft project.
* Media Awareness Network - Think you know everything about the web? Here's your chance to prove it with this CyberTour!
* Ripley's Believe It or Not - Enter the world of the weird with these amazing but true stories.
* Don't Gross Out the World - Sure you know not to put your feet on the restaurant table, but what do you know about international dining etiquette?
* 101 Things to Do This Summer - Do you get bored around July every year? Here are some ways to spice up your summers!
* Georgia Career Information System - If you are looking for information on careers, colleges, or scholarships, this is definately the site for you! Username: _ Password: _.
* Career Inventory and Interests - Explore careers that may interest you with these links.
* Channel One News - Get up to date on all the latest breaking news with this student news site.
* 20 Free Web Apps for Students - Productivity has to be priority number one when you're a student. That's why free web apps exist.
* 15 Must Have Web Apps for Students - With the growing dependence on computers, these apps can help students get ahead and stay ahead.
* Flash Card Exchange - Over 400,000 people use this web-based flashcard program to help study information.
* You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator - Would you survive the life of a gladiator? Find out now!
* Morton District 709's Link of the Month - Random awesome weblinks live here.
* Handwriting Styles - Want to give your writing a unique flair? How about just improve your handwriting? This website can do both with 9 different print and cursive styles to learn.
* Podcasting for English, Literature and Drama - Use your MP3 player or computer to enjoy these interesting podcasts.
* Box - Have you ever forgotten your flash drive? Worry no more! Just store your files (up to 2 gig) online here for free. All you need is an email address.
* Disappearing Languages - Do you know that some languages are in danger of extinction? Learn about them here.
* Scribble States - How well do you know the United States? Find out with this cool game.
* Map Test - How well do you know the location of the states in the US? Find out with this game.
* The Story of American Public Education - Find out the history of American public schools.
* Cultural Tips - Learn interesting cultural taboos and must-dos from around the world.
* A Look at a Kenyan Classroom - No matter what you think about our schools, a look at how schools run in Kenya will be an eye opening experience.
* Schools Around the World - Learn about what it is like to go to school in other countries around the world.
* TIME for Kids - Get a look at the hottest topics around the world in this student friendly version of TIME Magazine.
* Virtual Field Trips - Take virtual field trips to various places around the world.
* Virtual Highlighter - Use this cool tool to highlight information on webpages.
* How to Make a Grasshopper from a Plastic Straw - Try this cool craft trick when you feel up to a challenge.
* Postica - Create, attach, share, twitter, and iGoogle post-it notes online.
* Escapi - Most gamers will lose before 18 seconds have passed. Can you do better?
* Tone Matrix - Click on squares to create your own custom tones. I wonder what sounds shapes make?
* The Quote Garden - Get some wisdom from these wise sayings.
* Math is Everywhere - Practice your math skills with this interactive Glogster.
* Glogster - Create your own interactive virtual poster with this cool tool!
* 5 Minute Magic - Lean mind bending magic tricks with these 5 minute videos.
* Magic Tricks - Learn a variety of fun and easy magic tricks.
* Cool Card Tricks - Learn some amazing card tricks to give ordinary days a touch ofmagic.
* eHow - Learn how to do just about anything.
* wikiHow - Learn how to do just about anything.
* BBC Languages - Learn a new language with BBC. Choose from French, Spanish, Greek, Chinese, German, Italian, Portuguese, and others.
* Alpha Dictionary - This website offers language related news.
* Elf Yourself - Turn yourself into a silly dancing elf for the holidays.
* Tightie-Whities - Pull up your pants and check out this awesome music video.
* Jigsaw Planet - Play jigsaw puzzles online.
* T-Shirt Pillow - Enjoy recycling and crafts together to create a comfy pillow you can enjoy forever.
* Friendship Survival Kit - Create this kit to give to your friends with common items. Other crafts are available on this site as well.
* Pimp That Snack - Make giant versions of your favorite treats.
* Unsolved Mysteries - This site provides links to information, theories, and speculations on mysteries or phenomena. Can you solve these unsolved mysteries? What do you think happened?
* BrainBashers - This site is a collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games, and optical illusions for you to enjoy.
* Conyers Ice Days - Enjoy ice skating in downtown Conyers every winter. Details can be found here.
* CD Cover - Create your own custom CD cover.
* Truveo - Find hundreds of videos online. Parental discretion advised.
* Calcoolate - This is the coolest calculator on the web. It also keeps track of all previous calculations - great for math homework!
* Plush Cell Model - Create a soft, cuddly model of an animal cell with this instructable. Site offers other how-to's.
* Flip Book - Create a flip book using this online tool.
* Logic Puzzles - Want to challenge your brain? Try any of these logic puzzles to keep your noggin healthy and active.
* Let's Say Thanks - This website gives you an opportunity to send a free printed post card to US military personnell stationed overseas.
* 50 States - Review the shape, abbreviation, and capital of each state in the US.
* School House Rock Lyrics - View the lyrics to all of the popular School House Rock songs.
* Leap Frog - Can you figure out how to move the frogs to the other side of the pond? It's harder than it sounds!
* Game Goo - Play these fun games from beginner to advanced levels.
* TrackStar - Make your own online lessons and activities on your areas of interest.
* Printing Press - Create your own brochures, newspapers, flyers, and booklets with this website.
* Bio - Learn about the real lives of real people on this biography site - from current stars to past "must knows."
* CNN Student News - Learn about the events of the world in a format that is easy for students to follow - includes articles, transcripts, videos, discussions, and quizzes.
* News Bites - National Geographic hosts this student friendly news site.
* PBS Kids - Unlock the world of PBS on their online website.
* Brain Connection - The brain is not a passive learner. Keep it active with these games!
* Draw with Friends - Draw with friends online with this interactive game.
* Jack-O-Lantern - Make your own jack-o-lantern with this interactive game.
* New York Times Learning Network - The student opinions network has blogs on issues of interest for students 13 and older.
* KidsPost - Check out this kids section of The Washington Post.
* CBBC - This site offers student news from England.
* Simple English Wikipedia - Do you ever find yourself lost when reading Wikipedia entries. Check out this easy to understand version!
* Kidsville - This site, updated monthly, hosts the nation's fun family newspaper and educational resource.
* Smart Shorties - This site offers "the number one educational hip hop tool in American" with videos like "Hip Hip Multiplication".
* Ronan's Online Karaoke - Grab your hairbrush and turn up the volume to sing to your favorite tunes. This is even more fun with friends!
* GPB Education - Check out the Georgia Public Broadcasting's education site.
* Puzzle Maker - Use this tool by Discovery Education to make your own puzzles for class projects or for fun.
* Build Your Wild Self - Hosted by the New York Zoos and Aquarium, turn yourself into a wild thing on this site.
* Make a Tie Dye Cake - Do you like to bake? Try this amazing rainbow cake recpie.
* History of the English Language - Want to catch up on the history of English? Take a look here.
* Polaroin - Turn in photograph into a Polaroid with this site.
* Deepest Swimming Pool - If you want to see the deepest swimming pool in the world, you have to visit Belgium. This indoor swimming pool is 108 feet deep and containes an underwater "city."
* Just Word Search - If you love word searches, this site, with it's random free searches online, is a great place to spend some time.
* Utah 360 - Check out this 360* view from the Arches National Park in Utah.
* Yoga for Bedtime - If you have trouble going to sleep at night, try a yoga routine to help you prepare for bed.
* How to Win Rock-Paper-Scissors - Use the chart to improve your odds of winning.
* Upcycled Sweater Boots - Make your own trendy shoes from old clothing.
* Small Screws Encyclopedia - Do you ever wonder the difference between a wood scre, machine scre, and a lag bolt? Well, wonder no more.
* Kid Friendly Recipes - Want to find some yummy food? Check here!
* Browser Pong - Play the classic game of pong on your computer with browser windows!
* Good Reads - Check out these MANY popular quotes.
* Barcode Yourself - Want to see what you look like as a barcode? Click to find out.
* Life is Too Short - Life is to short to have the wrong job - at least according to this German campaign.
* Solipskier - To win this game, keep the snow going and rack up points.
* Binary - Translate text into binary. The binary number system (aka base 2) represents values using two symbols.
* The Origin of Words and Names - If you want to know where words come from, read this interesting study.
* Make Frozen Bubbles - You may think of blowing bubbles in the summer, but it can be tons of fun in winter too!
* Dancing Baby Penguin - This baby pengin is very happy to have a snowy New Years Day.
* Prezi - Create astonishing presentations live and on the web - even better than PowerPoint.
* Troovi - Share your photos of create a photo album with friends.
* Elvish - Write your name in the fictional langauge of Elvish.
* Kitty's Bad Idea - This mother cat did not think it through when she had her kittens in the kid's tree house.
* All is Junk - It's really just a pile of junk - until you look at it just the right way.
* The Music Maze - Find similar genres from a single base.
* 53 Slang Terms - Every generation has its catch phrases. Learn about them here.
* Seven Flowers - Learn how to make an awesome pop-up card with this video tutorial.
* Websites for Educators - This collection of links provides links to freely available sites of interest to educators.
* Keep Me Out - Addicted to a website? Want to cut down on your visits? This site will help you quit the addiction.
* The Amazing Fact Generator - Learn some really odd and interesting trivia.
* Einstein Editor - Place your own text on this image.
* Thanks A Million - Do you need to send someone a HUGE thank you? Use this site!
* Super Sprayer - It looks like a bunch of random color, but stay tuned until the end. This is really pretty impressive.
* Zamzar - Download files and convert files using this site.
* Full Moon Hike - Check out this amazing 360* shot of Cape Town during the full moon.
* Drench - Can you choose the right colors to turn the board solid? Find out in this challenging game of planning and skill.
* Index of Optical Illusions - Your eyes will play tricks on you with this site's amazing illusions.
* The End - This is the perfect final link.