Useful links to education-related sites
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South Africa - More South Africa - Zoos around the World - For Learners - For Teachers - For Parents
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South Africa
- Life Coaching for Kids, with 13 branches throughout the country.
- Visit the Radio-Astronomy Observatory at Hartebeeshoek.
- The Cradle-Ribeiro Observatory, Lanseria, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)82 682 4062
E-mail: info@astronomyforafrica.com
Website: www.astronomyforafrica.com
Their main interest is the general Astronomy awareness programs which they are planning to give to the schoolchildren (and parents and teachers alike), as South Africa is situated in probably in one of the best spots for visual Astronomy. - Die ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereniging) werk ter bevordering van Afrikaans, en het baie projekte wat op skole gerig is.
- Martie Preller: Afrikaans writer for children of all ages. Information on books etc.
- Storiewerf is 'n kuierplek vir jong lesers en skrywers en vir grootmense wat in kinder- en jeugboeke belangstel. Die doel van die werf is die bevordering van plaaslike kinder- en jeugboeke, met bykomende doelstelling die bevordering van Afrikaans as internettaal. Storiewerf is die inisiatief van Franci Greyling (self 'n jeugboekskrywer) en word aangebied in samewerking met uitgewers, skrywers en belangstellendes in kinder- en jeuglektuur.
- See what the SABC is doing for education in our country, and what they are doing on their Schooltv web.
- Perfect Careers offers a career guidance service to grade 11 and 12 pupils throughout SA. With the aid of an internationally recognised software program called Career Mapper, they are able to match students to careers best suited to them based on their ability, personality and interests.
- The Foundation of Education, Science and Technology site is well worth a visit.
- SA Science Lens: The Mail & Guardian and the Foundation for Education, Science and Technology (FEST) have joined forces to present South Africa's first photographic competition specifically aimed at illustrating and communicating the excitement and impact of science to a broad audience.
More South Africa
- Arrive Alive is a project which concerns us all - perhaps even more so during the school holidays! You will find this site of interest and of value whether you are a motorist, a truck or bus driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian, and even it can even help you with a school project! You can use this link above to visit the South African Arrive Alive site or the American version.
- Do you want to save money for your school??? SchoolSavers has a large range of school supplies at very reasonable prices.
- The website of the McGregor Museum in Kimberley is well worth a visit!
- A blog covering school management in South Africa.
- Did you know that the Cambridge University Press is represented in South Africa? Here you can view all their products and downloadable teacher support material.
Zoos around the World
- The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, situated in Pretoria, is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status.
- Good Zoo's provides official descritions of many good zoos, wildlife parks, and animal collections on the planet.
- The Zoo in Bern, Germany is world-renowned.
For Learners
- Topography isn't always as easy as it seems. Where is that country in Africa exactly? What's the capital of that Asian country again? Where was that river in Europe? Topography is about the description of geographic features and landmarks and the names of places.
- Learning Channel Online (a South African site) is full of information to help you with your school subjects.
- Experilab are the manufacturers and distributors of fun science packs and science related giftware and gadgets.
- Discover your very own phenomenal calculating abilities at Math Kids Online
- A collection of lessons in mathematics.
- Try making steel wool generate heat, create a volcano or build your own hovercraft by visiting Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab. Ever wondered if cats have belly buttons? Here's the place to find out.
- Try something different: visit the student-created Clay Animation Station
- National Geographic for kids
- Wonderville is a fun and interactive website teaching kids about science. This award winning website is filled with games and activities for everyone. A great teaching tool.
For Teachers
- Teacherseeker - search for and advertise teaching jobs in SA.
- The Teacher - online news for teachers
- Classroom Management for teachers offers innovative ideas for getting the most from learners.
- Classbuilder is a computer-based exam creator, report writer, gradebook, and more.
- Gradekeeper software
- SchoolWrite - school administration software
- Awesome Library
For Parents
- Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY)
- Ed by Design has good advice on helping your child with the three R's
