Reading and Language Arts
*Expand Vocabulary
Level 1 Vocabulary
http://www.vocabulary.com/VUlevel1S137.html
Read the instructions carefully and fill in the correct words. There are several
different activities you can do. Print and turn into your teacher after you finish
an activity.
Wizard Words http://www.vocabulary.com/VUwizard.html
Holiday Traditions http://www.vocabulary.com/AOLholidaytrad16.html
School Vocabulary Calendar http://www.vocabulary.com/schoolcalendar.html
Language Arts Activities http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=L2_LanguageArts
After you choose the activity you want to do you will be asked to register.
Click on the button that says "Maybe Later". Choose an activity that is at you
grade level or higher. Try Punctuation Paintball, Rocket Word Tag, Supernova
Sentence Structures, and Alien Word Mine.
Grammar Gorillas http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/
Paint by Idioms http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
The Plural Girls http://www.funbrain.com/plurals/index.html
Word Confusion http://www.funbrain.com/whichword/index.html
Rooting Out Words http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html
Online Magazines
*Read fluently at grade level
*Read self-selected materials
*Apply reading strategies
National Geographic Explorer
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/index.html
Time Magazine for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
Sports Illustrated for Kids http://www.sikids.com/
Consumer Reports 4 Kids http://www.zillions.org/
Scholastic News http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Online Books, Stories and Poems
Winged Sandals http://www.wingedsandals.com/
Myth Web http://www.mythweb.com/
The Adventures of Banph http://www.banph.com/
Bunyips: Aboriginal Stories from Australia http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bunyips/
Fletcher Hill Stories http://fletcherhill.com/
Giggle Poetry http://www.gigglepoetry.com/
Brothers Grimm http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/
Kid's Mysteries http://kids.mysterynet.com/
Peetnik Mysteries http://151.138.2.30/enlightenme/superthinkers/pages/welcome.html
Famous People Read Stories http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/
Author's
Sites
Judy Blume's Home
Base http://www.judyblume.com/
Brian Jacques Official Site http://www.redwall.org/
Harry Potter Homepage http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp
Roald Dahl http://www.roalddahl.com/
Lemony Snicket http://www.lemonysnicket.com/
Writing
*Apply the writing process
*Use different modes of writing for different purposes
*Use characteristics of all six traits writing
Paragraph Punch http://www.paragraphpunch.com/cgi-bin/pp1.pl?step=1
Use this interactive application to practice writing a good paragraph.
Essay Punch http://www.essaypunch.com/cgi-bin/ep1.pl?step=1
Use this interactive application to practice writing a good essay.
Creative Writing for Kids http://www.creativewriting4kids.com/
Creative Writing Prompts http://www.creativewritingprompts.com
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Writing the Journey http://www.writingthejourney.com/
Stationary for Your Writing http://www.primarygames.com/print_zone/stationery/older/bigstationery.htm
*Use and
interpret graphs, charts and tables
Tables and
Graphs http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Create A Graph http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/
Using Data and Statistics http://www.mathleague.com/help/data/data.htm
Data Picking http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/datapick.html
Science
and Health
*Design and conduct a controlled
experiment to test a hypothesis
Science Fair Central http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
SciFair.Org http://www.scifair.org/
All Science
Fair Projects http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
*Recognize that minerals are made up of
crystals
The Mineral
and Gemstone Kingdom http://www.minerals.net/
Minerals, Crystals and Gems http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/minerals/minerals_crystals.html
Mineral Matters http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/
Rocks for Kids http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/TableofContents.html
*Investigate
friction and its effect on the motion of objects
Friction
Facts http://www.bizzikid.co.uk/S3/questions.lasso?keyvalue=768
Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0819704.html
Fear of Physics http://www.fearofphysics.com/Friction/frintro.html
*Evaluate
which simple machine is most appropriate to accomplish a task
Simple
Machines http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
EdHeads http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm
Inventor's Toolbox http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
What is a Simple Machine? http://www.sirinet.net/~jgjohnso/simple.html
Pictures of over 70 simple machines http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/index.html
*Investigate
electrical circuits
The Blobz
Guide to Electrical Circuits http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/
Edison's Miracle of Light http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/index.html
Learn About Electricity http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/index.html
Understanding Electricity http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/text/kids/Problem_Board/problems/electricity/electricity2.html
*Identify
properties of matter
The Particle
Adventure http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Matter http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
*Describe the
motion of objects
Newton's Laws
of Motion http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/newtlaws/newtltoc.html
Succeed in Physical Science http://www.school-for-champions.com/science.htm#Matter
Design a Roller Coaster http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
*Understand ways that heat energy can be transferred
Thermodynamics
for kids http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0848442.html
Thermochemistry http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_thermo.html
Heat Transfer http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/kids/science/Physics/Thermodynamics/Heat%20transfer.htm
*Understand
the structures and functions of cells
Cells Alive! http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
The Virtual Cell Tour http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/index.htm
The Gene Scene http://ology.amnh.org/genetics/
*Describe the
interactions of the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems
My Body http://kidshealth.org/kid/body/mybody.html
Human Body and Mind http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
A Look Inside the Human Body http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/amcgann/body/
Virtual Body http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
Inner Body http://www.innerbody.com/
Atlas of the Human
Body http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html
*Design a
nutrition plan
Dole 5 A
Day http://www.dole5aday.com/Kids/K_Home.jsp
(you need Macromedia Flash to view
this site)
Nutrition Explorations http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp
Kids and Nutrition http://www.ext.nodak.edu/food/kidsnutrition/
*Describe the
body's immune system and the effect of HIV/AIDS
How Your
Immune System Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/immune-system.htm
The Immune System http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/amcgann/body/immune_system.htm
HIV/AIDS http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/hiv.html
Science Extras
Science Mysteries http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/
The NASA Science Files http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html
NASA Space Place http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
Africam http://www.africam.com/
Cloud Clues http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/interactivities/clouds/cloudsread.html
National Geographic for Kids http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Try Science http://www.tryscience.org/
Sim Science http://simscience.org
Junglewalk
http://junglewalk.com
Oology http://www.ology.amnh.org/
Particle Adventure http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Acme Virtual Detective Agency http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Experiments http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/
Cool Science for Curious Kids http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/index.html
Sports Science http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Kineticity http://www.kineticcity.com/
The Atoms Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
Social Studies
* Use the terminology and
give examples of the social sciences: geography, economics, sociology, anthropology,
history, psychology, political science, and technology
*Create timelines, which present major historical events in the history of
the United States from 1400 to present, in chronological order.
Timeline Maker http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=7
How to Make a Timeline http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/howtomakeatimeline1.htm
American History Timeline http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/timeline.htm
American History Timeline II http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html
US History Timeline http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0902416.html
*Participate in the study of American history
Librarian's Guide to the Internet http://lii.org/search/file/history_united_states
KidsClick http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/midamer.html
CyberSleuths http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/US_History/
Civil War http://adifferentplace.org/civilwar.htm
Revolutionary War http://adifferentplace.org/americanrevolution.htm
*Understand the 5 themes of Geography: location, place,
human-environmental interaction, movement and regions
5 Themes of Geography http://www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/fivethemes.htm
World Atlas "The List" http://www.graphicmaps.com/geoquiz/thelist.htm
GeoBee Challenge http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
GeoCommander http://www.geobeecentral.com/geocommander/index.php
*Identify and research the noble and brave qualities of an American hero
My Hero Project http://myhero.com/myhero/
Famous Kansans http://www.kshs.org/kids/famous.htm
American Heroes list http://www.kent.k12.wa.us//KSD/DE/research/heroes.html
Real African American Heroes http://raahistory.com/
Biography.com Search http://www.biography.com/search/index.jsp
Time 100 http://www.time.com/time/time100/
*Explain the purpose and structure of government
Ben's Guide to US Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
First Gov for Kids http://www.kids.gov/
US Treasury for Kids http://www.treas.gov/kids/
White House for Kids http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Mathematics
*Apply a variety of problem solving strategies; make a table, work
backwards, extend a pattern, guess and check, draw a picture or diagram
Grade 5 Problems http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/grade5.html
Aunty Math's Challenges http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html
*Show the process of addition and subtraction of fractions with like and
unlike denominators
Fractions http://www.learningwave.com/lwonline/workingfront/fractionfront.html
Fractions from AAA Math http://www.aaamath.com/B/fra.htm
*Divide using divisors of two digits
Dividing four digits by two digits http://www.aaamath.com/B/div55_x2.htm
Math Baseball http://www.funbrain.com/math/
*Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators
Fraction Workshop http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionsWorkbench
Fractions from AAA Math http://www.aaamath.com/B/fra.htm
*Write equivalent fractions
Fresh
Baked Fractions http://www.funbrain.com/fract/
Fraction Frenzy http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp
Virtual Manipulatives http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html
Equivalent Fractions http://illuminations.nctm.org/tools/tool_detail.aspx?id=80
*Add, subtract and multiply decimals
Adding
and Subtracting Decimals http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U1L4GL.html
Multiplying thousandths by tenths http://www.aaamath.com/B/dec54ax2.htm (explanation and practice)
Multiplying thousandths by hundredths http://www.aaamath.com/B/dec54ax2.htm
(explanation and practice)
*Recognize the attributes of polygons
Shape Sorter
Tool http://illuminations.nctm.org/tools/shapesorter/shapesorter.asp
Investigating the Concept of Triangle and Properties
of Polygons: Creating Polygons http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/chap4/4.2/part2.htm
Geometry of the Ancients http://www.learningwave.com/engage/geometry/geometry.html
Perimeter and Areas of Polygons http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol1.html
*Distinguish between right, acute, and obtuse angles
Interior
Angles http://www.coolmath4kids.com/interior.html
Identifying types of
Triangles by Angles http://www.aaamath.com/B/g513_tx1.htm
*Know and apply basic measurements and their equivalencies for length,
mass, and capacity in standard and metric measurement systems
Megaconverter http://megaconverter.com/mega2/
Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0876863.html
Measurement Quizzes http://www.mathwizz.com/practical/index.htm
Measurement Games http://www.gamequarium.com/measurement.html
Measurement http://www.aaamath.com/mea.html
*Apply data-analysis and graphing to problem solving situations
Looking for Top Quark http://education.jlab.org/topquarkgame/select4.html
Lunar Adventure http://www.learningplanet.com/act/lunar/index.asp
Create a Graph http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/
Manipulatives
Pattern Blocks http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities
Tangrams http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_112_g_2_t_1.html?open=activities
Pentominos http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_114_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities
Mastermind http://thinks.com/java/mastermind/mastermind.htm
Online Paint by Number
Griddlers http://www.griddlers.net/
Pic-A-Pix http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.htm
Japanese Crosswords http://puzzle.geoweb.ge/online.htm
Paint by Number http://www.blindchicken.com/~ali/games/puzzles.html
Math
"Games”
Cool Math http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
Simon Says http://www.mathsnet.net/cruncher/simon.html
Metropolis: Game of Percent, Decimals and Fractions http://tower23.com/metro/index.htm
Cyberchase http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games.html
Interactive Games http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/techno/games.htm
Magnetic Numbers http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/scramble1.htm
BOTZ http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=BattleBot_Puzzle
Arithmatiles http://www.primarygames.com/math/arithmetiles/start.htm
Da Numba http://www.primarygames.com/math/danumba/start.htm
Museums
American
Museum
of Natural History http://www.amnh.org
The
Field Museum http://www.fieldmuseum.org
Boston Museum of Science http://www.mos.org/
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu
Articulation
http://www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/websites/ARTiculationFinal/MainPages/index.htm
Fun Sites
Prongo
http://www.prongo.com/games/index.html
How Stuff Works http://www.howstuffworks.com
Protozone http://www.protozone.net/AJinteractives1.html
SuperThinkers http://superpages.com/enlightenme/superthinkers/pages/index.html
Digital
Films http://digitalfilms.com/
Cliposcope
http://nfbkids.ca/ultrabug/web_en/
City Creator http://www.citycreator.com/
Brain Pop videos http://www.brainpop.com
Brainquest http://brainquest.com/
Yuckiest Site on the Internet http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
Art Attacks http://www.hitentertainment.com/artattack/index_noflash.html
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