Library/Media Center Links
Ridgewood School Library Catalog
Media Smarts
Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy & Internet Safety
Media Literacy is the ability to access, interpret, evaluate and communicate information delivered in a variety of medium formats. Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy provides resources to help young people develop critical thinking skills and to engage with media as active and informed digital citizens.
Biography
INFOhio's Biography Reference Bank
Detailed biography database for upper elementary students. Password protected when at home, see your media specialist for assistance.
A great site with detailed information about famous Ohioans.
A fun, interactive site for the popular Who Was? book series.
Computer Science
Coding tutorials, games, printable and challenges for beginners and those who know some coding.
K-2 friendly web and app-based coding site.
Free programming resource and online community from MIT. You can use tutorial or create on your own.
3D Designs, electronics and coding
Keyboarding
Good for keyboarding and computer skills
Good for keyboarding and computer skills
Language Arts
Math
Math games, flashcards and a homework helper.
Kindergarten through eighth-grade math problems.
This site will help you do many different kinds of unit conversions.
A fun counting game from the commercial site Primary Games.
A variety of math games and video clips.
Music
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Visit the Springfield Symphony to learn about our local orchestra, musicians, and special events.
Philharmonia Orchestra YouTube Channel
View performances and informational videos from Philharmonia Orchestra in London, UK.
P.E. and Wellness
This wonderful site has top-quality, reliable information, games and quizzes for many health and nutrition topics. Information for kids, teen, parents and teachers.
A website about football, baseball, and more.
Reading
BookFlix
Explore the world of reading.
Starfall (grades Pre K - 3)
A fun way to learn to read while learning about art, music, poetry and more.
Storyline Online (grade Pre K - 4)
Actors and actresses read books aloud to the viewer. Activity sheets that go along with the books may be printed.
Research
Research resources for students in grades K-5. Includes online encyclopedias World Book Kids (grades K-2) and World Book Student (grades 3-5)
Science
Animal Information
Animal Diversity Web
An excellent online animal encyclopedia from the University of Michigan with a challenging reading level. Type your animal's name in the search box.
NatureWorks
Information on over 200 North American animals.
Ranger Rick
The Wildlife Library has information on many animals.
Zoo Borns
The newest, cutest animals from the world’s zoos and aquariums
Conservation of Resources & Recycling
EEK! Recycling and Beyond
From the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources.
Planet Protectors Club
Another excellent site from the U.S. EPA with activities and games.
General Science
Harcourt School Publishers
Science sites that support Ohio's science standards
Magic School Bus
Science games and activities featuring Ms. Frizzle and her students, from Scholastic.
Insects
All About Butterflies
From Enchanted Learning
Let's Talk About Insects
From the University of Illinois Extension
Landforms
Landforms from Enchanted Learning
A commercial site with color photographs of the world's landforms.
Life Science - Biomes
Biomes/Habitats
From Enchanted Learning
MGB Net
Biomes of the world from the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Life Science - Plants
Biology of Plants
An excellent site from the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Plant Adaptations
From the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Great Plant Escape
An interactive site from the University of Illinois.
What Tree Is It?
A dichotomous key that will help you identify trees.
Snakes
What's That Snake?
This interesting site helps identify 30 kinds of snakes found in Ohio. Includes myths and truths about snakes.
Weather
Web Weather for Kids
Based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation.
Social Studies
American History
America's Story
An excellent site created by the Library of Congress.
EyeWitness - History Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It
Click on "index" to see the list of eyewitness accounts from many different time periods.
Elections and Government
PBS Kids Democracy Project
Election focused resource to help kids understand presidential elections.
Ben's Guide for Kids to U.S. Government
A U.S. Government website for children.
Explorers
Mariner's Museum Age of Exploration
An excellent site that was developed with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Explorers from Enchanted Learning
Brief biographical information about some explorers.
Immigration
Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today
A terrific commercial site from Scholastic. Read and hear the true stories of both recent and past immigrants.
Maps & Geography
Geography Activities from Enchanted Learning
Games, puzzles and other geography printables.
USA Geography Games and Tutorials from Sheppard Software - Mac Version
This web site links to All About the United States. Sometimes the Mac versions will not automatically pop up. Look at the top of the window and find "Mac Users - If games are not working, click here."
World Geography Games and Tutorials from Sheppard Software - Mac Version
This web site links to world Geography Games. Sometimes the Mac version will not automatically pop up. Look at the top of the window and find "Mac Users - If games are not working, click here."
USA Geography Games & Tutorials from Sheppard Software - PC Version
World Geography Games & Tutorials from Sheppard Software - PC Version
Ohio
Ohio History Central
An online encyclopedia from the Ohio Historical Society covering Ohio's natural, prehistory and history.
Ohio Historical Society
Learn about programming and exhibits at the Ohio History Center.
Ohio Memory Project
An online collection of primary sources about Ohio History.
What's the Point?
An interactive site about Ohio's prehistoric people and their flint artifacts.
Symbols of the United States
Symbols of America
A commercial site with an online quiz.
Symbols of the USA from Enchanted Learning
Printables and games related to United States symbols.
Spanish