Ayden Middle School Media Center
"Our students are becoming capable readers who seek, evaluate, and produce ideas."

Media Coordinator: Mr. Christopher Howell, Media Asst: Mrs. Connie Brannon
Phone: 252-746-3672, Fax: 252-746-6948
Email: howellc.ams@pitt.k12.nc.us or brannon.ams@pitt.k12.nc.us

You may find these websites helpful. Don't miss the "just for fun" links at the bottom of the page!

General Reference

• NC Wiseowl
• Internet Public Library
• RefDesk (has links to all major news organizations)
• Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary
• Roget's Thesaurus
• Library Spot
• InfoPlease Almanac
• Farmer's Almanac(tide and sunrise tables, planting charts, recipes, weather, etc.)
• Biographical dictionary
• World Almanac for Kids
• Atlas: Atlapedia ( maps, country information and more)
• Quiz Hub
• Fact Monster (Internet Almanac)
• First Gov. for Kids (collection of Federal government and other quality sites for kids)
• Brain Pop (nonsubscribers limited to two activities per day)
• Babel Fish Translations (free online language translations)

Language Arts and Reading

• Book Adventure (another way to earn prizes by taking quizzes on books you've read)
• Dear Reader (join a club and start reading books in your email)
• Just for Kids Who Love Books (for ages 8-14)
• Authors on the Web
• Meet Authors and Illustrators
• Newberry and Other Award Winning Books
• Coretta Scott King Award Winners
• Young Adult Library Services Association Book Lists
• Project Gutenberg (more than 10,000 free ebooks)
• The Online Books Page (over 20,000 online books)
• Children's Books Online
• Big Dog's Grammar

Math

• Math Biographies
• Math League Help Topics
• Ask Dr. Math
• Math Forum (Middle School Level)
• Quick Math
• AAA Math

Social Studies

• CIA Factbook (information on all world nations)
• National Geographic Online (see Homework Help, maps, and magazine sites)
• Library of Congress Country Studies
• History Channel
• America's Story
• The U. S. White House
• NC DPI Educational Web Resources (Social Studies Connections)
• Time Magazine for kids (current events)

Science

• How Stuff Works
• Science Master Quick Links
• Exploratorium Museum
• Smithsonian Institution
• The Nine Planets
• How Volcanoes Work
• Animal Diversity Web
• BioKids
• Secrets of the Ocean Realm
• Periodic Table
• Frank Potter's Science Gems
• Oceans
• Bill Nye The Science Guy

Music and the Arts

• Classical Composer Database
• Instrumental Music Resource Page
• Music Resources for Students
• Ask Joan of Art
• A. Pintura, Art Detective
• Famous Paintings Art Appreciation
• Jazz (by PBS)
• Instrument Encyclopedia
• San Fransisco Orchestra for kids

Health and P.E.

• Get Active, Stay Active
• BAM--Body and Mind (from Centers for Disease Control)
• Kidnetic (healthy eating and active living)
• FEMA for Kids
• National Institutes of Health
• World Health Organization
• Kid's Health (an area for parents, children, and teens)
• Healthy Hopping

Just Because! For interests of all types...

• Do Something (learn how young people are changing the world)
• Teen Driving (started by teens to promote safe driving)
• Sports Illustrated for Kids
• Rhymezone (find rhymes, famous quotes, play games, and more)
• Guinness World Records
• Kids.gov (the official kids' portal to the U.S. government)
• CIA Homepage for Kids (click on Kid's Page)
• Breeds of Livestock (Horses, Swine, and much more)
• Etch-a-Sketch Online
• Tammy Yee's Origami Page
• Chess Kids Academy
• PBS Kids GO
• Birthday Party Ideas
• A Helpful Guide For Girls
• Girls Site Network
• The Yuckiest Site on the Internet