~ Check out these fun websites and activities! ~
Funbrain.com: Play all kinds of fun learning games for 8th Graders!
Mathgoodies.com: Lots of math tutorials, puzzles and games to play. Get help with integers, geometry, statistics and more!
Exploratorium Online Activities: Dozens of science-based activities for you to enjoy; on-line companion to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
Homework Spot (from their web site): "...a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot."
America's Story: Presented by the Library of Congress. Have fun traveling back in time, and learn lots of interesting facts along the way. Awesome site!
Google Earth: Explore, Search, Discover. Free version available for home users. Requires download.
Play Chess: Play a Java-based game of chess against the computer.
Zeeks.com: Play board & card games, mind games, arcade games, and lots more! (After your homework's all done, of course).
SI Kids (from the website): "...the online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine... We aim to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet. If it's not cool, it's not on our site...If you're a kid, consider this site yours."