The 2nd-3rd grades curriculum begins the process of moving from learning about the computer to integrating the computer into the student's regular studies. The students will come to see the computer as a tool to enhance their learning, and improve their understanding of the world around them. The 2nd grade continues with their MicroWorlds studies, but now they use the program, combined with the Internet to research and create presentation on a number of topics. These include studies of endangered animals, U.S. States and Presidents. For the 3rd grade the students begin to use the computer for word processing, including typing practice with Type To Learn and independent exercises with Word. As well, the 3rd grade has the most complete integration of their homeroom subjects with Publisher. These include a cookbook, Native American Travel Brochure and Colonial Business cards.

AllAboutSpace.com
Zoom Astronomy is a comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. It is designed for people of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each topic and then to progress to much more advanced information as desired, simply by clicking on links.
Travel Through Our Solar System
Welcome to the Planets
Our Solar System

CHOCOLATE: How Sweet It Is and Animal Habitats
Here is a page of links to learn more about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory By Roald Dahl and the history and making of Chocolate. Plus learn about how and where animals live.

Italy
A web site to help in researching Famous Italians and Italy.

City Maps
Awesome America
USA Travel Postcards Directory
Midwest State Tourism Web Sites

Native Peoples
A web site for the study and understanding of Native American Cultures.

Discoverers Web Homepage
A web site for the study and understanding of World Exploration and The Great Explorers!
Antique maps
Explorers Hotlists

Rainforest
Did you know there are two types of Rainforest -- the temperate and the tropical? Tropical rainforests are found close to the equator. Temperate rainforests are found along coasts in the temperate zone, such as the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Both are endangered!
"Me? Live in a Rainforest?" Webquest.
World Biomes: Table of Contents
Welcome to Habitats/Biomes