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Resources and Links

Technology/Library Media Center

The Goodrich Library/Media Center, located in the center of the building, is home to an extensive collection of hard copy materials and electronic resources. Students in grades K4 – 5th grade, as well as those enrolled in the Early Childhood or Special Education programs, receive instruction from the school Librarian on how to use these materials to advance their educational experience. Technology is integrated into the Goodrich curriculum, ensuring that all students are prepared to succeed in a globally-connected world. Online researching skills are introduced and software applications allow students to reinforce key concepts, practice math calculations, build reading abilities and apply keyboarding skills.

Goodrich encourages students to use the Internet for educational purposes by providing a wide variety of online links, listed below.

At Kids Turn Central (http://www.kidsturncentral.com), students can laugh, learn and play online.
Learn 4 Good (http://www.learn4good.com/games/index.htm) offers a variety of free online games that students can play. Educational games and puzzles enhance learning.
PBS Kids Online allows kids to interact with their favorite television characters. It also provides a variety of pages where children can learn and explore! PBS Kids Online can be accessed at http://www.pbskids.org.
At http://www.starfall.com, students can learn comprehension strategies and enhance their phonics skills. Starfall encourages children to read for enjoyment and provides them with a wide variety of online resources.
NOGGIN, a Nick Jr. Web site, is sponsored by Nickelodeon. NOGGIN is designed for the youngest learners at Goodrich and offers instructional games, videos, a television schedule and printing materials. It also has a page specifically for parents. NOGGIN uses a “connected learning” approach, linking key educational content with experiences children know and love. This site can be accessed at http://www.noggin.com.
At http://www.factmonster.com, students can find answers to all the questions they may have. Fact Monster provides an online almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia. It also has information that will help students successfully complete their homework.
Biography.com is full of information on famous people throughout history – politicians, athletes, performers, artists, etc. Students can search for in-depth information as well as photographs for school projects. Biography.com is accessible through http://www.biography.com.
Views of the Solar System (http://www.solarviews.com) presents a vivid multimedia adventure, unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, coments, asteroids and more. On this Web site, students can discover the latest scientific information or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions and spacecraft through an archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos. Views of the Solar System offers enhanced exploration and educational enjoyment of the solar system and beyond.
At National Geographic Kids, children can read stories about animals and view all kinds of photographs. They also have access to educational games and videos as well as a variety of activities. This Web site, which is accessible through http://www.kids.nationalgeographic.com, is full of interesting, unique facts.
Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site provides a variety of reviews of great books for kids, ideas on how to use these books in the classroom and a collection of books and activities relating to particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics. This site can be accessed at http://www.carolhurst.com.
Parental permission is needed to access Kids’ Space Connection (http://www.ks-connection.org). Kids Space Connection is an international meeting place for children and school teachers. Students can communicate with people all around the world. They can also contribute to interesting projects and join a variety of clubs.
At http://www.safekids.com, families are guided on how to make the Internet and technology safe, fun and productive. By offering tips and tools on Internet safety, Safekids.com protects children from online danger.
Goodrich students are encouraged to visit the Milwaukee Public Library and take advantage of all the resources available. They can visit the library online at http://www.mpl.org.
The MPS district also offers several online sources via the virtual library, which can be found here.
The Goodrich School Library Catalog is available online also at http://library.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/.