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Thursday – MATERIALS!
Posted by Ann Albertson on May 28, 2020 in Class News | ∞
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American Revolution Scavenger Hunt
Bunnicula
- Transylvania Find out about the climate here
- Transylvania Tourism Everything you wanted to know about traveling to and touring Transylvania
Class Links
- Dearborn Public Schools Dearborn Schools Home Page
- District Calendars Here are the various District calendars for Open House, Conferences, Late Starts, Vacation Days, etc.
- Eureka Math (Math curriculum)
- Scholastic Book Club You can place and pay for your book order here. (The class code is embedded in the link already.)
- Small Group Instruction; More Than a Level and Kidney Table
- State of Michigan Department of Education Elementary Education Standards This site has information on specific content taught at each grade level.
- The 2 Sisters Daily 5 C.A.F.E. This is the program we incorporate into our Language Arts instruction. Great ideas here!
Constitution Day
- Constitution Day
- The Constitution https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_constitution.php
- The Constitution for Kids
E.L.A.
- How to Write a Summary Brief video to assist in writing a summary by answering the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how
Earth Day
- 10 Ways to Go Green at School 10 Ways to Go Green at School
- 20 Easy and Free Classroom Activities for Earth Day 20 Easy and Free Classroom Activities for Earth Day
- 50 Earth Day Activities for Kids 50 Earth Day Activities for Kids
- Ecology and Choice: 16 Student Projects for Earth Day Ecology and Choice: 16 Student Projects for Earth Day
- Elementary School Activities for Go Green Week : DIY Home Projects Elementary School Activities for Go Green Week : DIY Home Projects
- Green School Activities Green School Activities
- How to bring green into the classroom How to bring green into the classroom
- Using Activities to Become a Michigan Green School Using Activities to Become a Michigan Green School
Earth Science
- Another Phases of the Moon Wonderville Phases of the Moon
- High and low tides The Ocean’s Tides Explained
- High and low tides #2 What causes high tide and low tide and why?
- High and low tides #4 (video) High and low tides video explanation #2
- How Do Tides Work? Video explanation
- Moon Phases and Eclipses N.A.S.A. website on the moon and eclipses
- Moon Phases: Waxing vs Waning Help Moon Phases: Waxing vs Waning Help
- Our Solar System Our Solar System
- Phases of the Moon Homework Help with Phases of the Moon
- Phases of the Moon Webquest to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month
- Phases of the Moon In this animated video,kids can learn about the causes and factors of changing positions of the moon and various phases of it.
- Phases of the Moon A song about the phases of the moon
- Planets for Kids Astronomy network for children.
- Scholastic: Study Jams – Solar System Scholastic for Kids Information on the Solar System
- Solar System Exploration N.A.S.A. for students
- What are Tides? (video) High and low tides video explanation
Earth Systems and the Solar System
Explorers
- Explorers Social Studies Unit Explorers Social Studies Unit
- New World Explorers for Kids and Teachers New World Explorers for Kids and Teachers
Force and Motion
- Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Contact vs. Non-contact Forces Contact vs. Non-contact Forces
- Forces and Friction Forces and Friction
- Newton's First Law of Motion Newton’s First Law of Motion
- Newton's Second Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion
- Newton's Third Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Founding Fathers
- Articles and Biographies on Founding Fathers
- Founding Father Information from the National Constitution Center
- Founding Fathers from Kids Britannica
- Founding Fathers of the United States from Kiddle
- KidzSearch Safe Wikipedia for Kids
- Large List of Founding Fathers
- Video Information on the Founding Fathers
Life Science: Living Things
- Acquired or Inherited Traits? Test your knowledge on inherited vs. acquired traits
- Adaptation Webquest A web quest where you learn about adaptations through reading and answering questions.
- Amazing Animal Adaptations and Facts Here are some examples of how some animals sense the outside world and the anatomical structures that allow them to do so.
- Animal and Plant Cells (video #1) Differences between the two cells
- Animal and Plant Cells (video #2) Differences between the two cells
- Animal and Plant Cells #1 Differences between the two cells
- Animal and Plant Cells #2 Difference between the two cells
- Classification of Living Things (video)
- Classification of Living Things #1 Explain how all living things are grouped based on similarities
- Classification of Living Things #2 Explains how scientists put organisms into groups when they have things in common.
- Classification of Living Things #3 Explains the differences between classifications
- Ecological Consequences of Natural Disasters: Tsunami
- Habitat Loss and Degradation Article on habitat loss is possibly the greatest threat to the natural world.
- Impact of habitat loss on species Habitat loss poses the greatest threat to species.
- Modern Causes of Species Extinctions: Habitat Destruction Habitat destruction is an important cause of known extinctions. As deforestation proceeds in tropical forests, this promises to become THE cause of mass extinctions caused by human activity.
- Natural Disasters and Impact on the Environment
- Pollution and Habitat Destruction: The Human Factors Contributing To Endangerment & Extinction Video explanation of human impact on habitat destruction
- Structural and Behavioral Adaptations All organisms have adaptations that help them survive and thrive. Some adaptations are structural. Other adaptations are behavioral.
- Traits: inherited versus acquired Where do you get certain traits from?
Math
Music Link
- Mrs. Ventura's blog Link to Mrs. Ventura’s blog so students can practice for the concert
Online Learning During Extended Time Away from Howard
- 200 Free Kids Educational Resources: Video Lessons, Apps, Books, Websites & More free educational resources for K-12 students
- Best Math Websites Great math websites for teaching math virtually
- Best Podcasts for Students online stories to listen to
- Book of the Week with Judy Newman at Scholastic
- Boom Writer Helps students in all types of writing
- Brain Pop! A learning resource supporting core and supplemental subjects
- Discovery Education some available resources for learning
- Easy Hands-On Activities loads of hands-on activities for families to do together at home
- Educational NetFlix Shows Best options currently streaming
- Free Digital Sample of National Geographic Explorer Magazine Interesting in-depth world explorations for elementary students
- Free Internet Access If your family needs internet access, have your parents follow the directions on this link.
- LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks.
- Online National Park Tours National Parks you can tour virtually
- Poetry Writing Assistance
- Scholastic Learn from Home Resources Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
- Science Mom Helping kids discover science through hands-on activities. New videos each Wednesday
- Student Writing Contests information on contests available to students who love writing
- Virtual Field Trips
Online Review Quizzes Unit 6
- https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5909e55458edc5100096c48f
- https://quizlet.com/5202147/test https://quizlet.com/5202147/test
- https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution_questions.php
- https://www.learningliftoff.com/4th-5th-grade-history-activity-american-revolution-quiz/
- https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=5th-grade-chapter-9-revolutionary-war
- https://www.quia.com/quiz/438765.html
- https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/social_studies/revolutionary_war/quiz414.html
Scientific Method
- Science Kids Steps of The Scientific Method
- Steps in the Scientific Process Help with learning the steps of the Scientific Method
Social Studies Unit 1
- Branches of Government
- Three Branches of Government
- We the People Learn About our Government
- We the People: Table of Contents for the Information Information on how our government works
Social Studies Unit 3
- Age of Exploration: Life on the Open Seas Info-graphic about exploring and life on a ship
- Effects of European Colonization: Christopher Columbus and Native Americans Education Portal information on Columbus and Native Americans
- Jamestown Colony, Virginia: Would you have survived? Jamestown: History and Other Information
- Jamestown: First English Colony in America Social Studies for Kids website information on Jamestown
- The 13 Colonies This article on the first Thirteen Colonies of Colonial America provides facts and information.
- The Lost Colony of Roanoke I History of Roanoke Island
- The Lost Colony of Roanoke II Social Studies for Kids website information on Roanoke Island
Social Studies Unit 4
- Colonial Assemblies
- Facts About the 13 Colonies
- More on Colonial Assemblies More on Colonial Assemblies
- More on Town Meetings More on Town Meetings
- New England Town Meetings
- Overview of 13 Colonies (video) Overview of 13 Colonies (video)
- Overview of the 13 Colonies
- Slavery in the Southern Colonies Slavery in the Southern Colonies
- The Effect of the Slave Trade on Africa
- The slave trade in the Colonies The slave trade in the Colonies
- Town Meetings Town Meetings
Social Studies Unit 5
- British Library: The American Revolution A timeline of the American Revolution from 1763 – 1787
- Causes and Effects of the American Revolution Mr. Nussbaum’s site to assist with comprehension of S.S. Unit 5
- Colonial Williamsburg History of the events leading up to the American Revolution
- French and Indian War for Kids Links for many sites explaining the French and Indian War
- Spark Notes: Information on the Road to the Revolution Brief synopsis of the events leading to the American Revolution
- Taxes in the Colonies History of the 13 Colonies and the laws & taxes that sparked rebellion against the Britis
- The Boston Tea Party Facts
- The Boston Tea Party Historical Society The Boston Tea Party Historical Society shares information on the volatile relationship between the colonists and Great Britain.
- The French and Indian War Ideas of the war presented in detail for children
- The French and Indian War (summary) This video summarizes the war
Social Studies Unit 6
- Advantages and Disadvantages for Both Sides – Britain and The Colonists Advantages and Disadvantages for Both Sides – Britain and The Colonists
- Battle of Lexington and Concord Great explanation for the Battle of Lexington and Concord and links to other sites
- History for Kids: Declaration of Independence
- Patriot: Patrick Henry
- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Collection of objects from the American Revolution
- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: People of the American Revolution
- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Podcasts of major events from the American Revolution
- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Road to the Revolution
- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: War and Upheaval
- The Declaration of Independence
- The History Place – American Revolution: The Declaration of Independence To read and hear
Social Studies Unit 7
- Articles of Confederation for Kids Articles of Confederation for Kids
- Articles of Confederation for Kids #2 Articles of Confederation for Kids #2
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
- Bill of Rights Bill of Rights
- Bill of Rights for Kids Bill of Rights for Kids
- The Constitution The Constitution
- The History of The Constitution The History of The Constitution
Supplementary Resources
- Adapted Minds (Math) Extra math practice with videos, practice, and worksheets
- Barnes and Noble (Reading) “Listen to Reading” choices available for students
- BBC Bitesize (several content areas) Students can strengthen their literacy, math and science skills on this free site.
- Cool Math Games (Basic Math all the way through Calculus) Extra math practice – very comprehensive site!
- Crypto Kids (Critical Thinking Skills) Sponsored by the NSA – cryptology requires critical thinking that is essential to student success.
- Digit Whiz (Math) DigitWhiz is a free online, games-based program aligned to the Common Core that guides kids ages 8+ to master key math foundational skills
- Eureka Math (Math curriculum)
- FunBrain (Math) Extra math practice
- Hooda Math (Math) Extra math practice through games
- Illuminations (Math) Extra math practice
- International Children's Digital Library (Reading) This is a great site for extension activities when learning about different regions of the world and can be used effectively into the middle school grades.
- Khan Academy Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
- Learn Zillion (Math) Extra math practice linked to Common Core Standards
- Math Game Time (Math) Extra math practice through games and worksheets
- Math Playground (Math) Extra math practice with basic skills and pre-algebra.
- MathBlaster (Math) Extra math practice
- Multiplication.com (Math) Extra math practice
- NASA (Science) Informational resources and games on a variety of science ideas.
- National Geographic Kids (several content areas) Informational resources and games on a variety of topics.
- Oxford Owl (Reading) Stories for “listen to reading”
- Scholastic Study Jams (Math & Science) Scholastic webiste offering Math and Science games to students to help strengthen their skills.
- Sheppard Software (Math) Free online games for all math areas at a variety of skills and levels.
- Sheppard Software (Science) Free online games for science at a variety of skills and levels.
- Sheppard Software (U.S. Geography) Free online games for U.S. geography at a variety of skills and levels.
- Spelling Rules (Spelling) Explanations and examples for English spelling rules
- Storyline Online (Reading) Actors & actresses reading favorite children’s books. Activity guides available for each book.
- Storynory (Reading) Stories for “listen to reading” that also are available in other languages
- Study Island (several content areas) Students have an account through Dearborn Schools – they can log in at home for additional practice.
- Tumble Books (Literature) Students can listen to pre-recorded books.
- XTraMath (Math) Xtra Math is a free site that offers activities for students to master basic math facts.
Veteran's Day
- Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard
- Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard Ritual Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard Ritual
- Arlington National Cemetery: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Arlington National Cemetery: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Washington D.C. Monuments and Memorials Washington D.C. Monuments and Memorials
Volume
- Calculate the volume of the rectangular prism Calculate the volume of the rectangular prism
- Find the volume of rectangular prisms Find the volume of rectangular prisms
- Find the volume of rectangular prisms #2 Find the volume of rectangular prisms #2
- Quiz yourself on volume Quiz yourself on volume
- Review and Quiz on Rectangular Prisms Review and Quiz on Rectangular Prisms
- Volume Game #1 Volume Game
- Volume Game #2 Another Volume Game
- Volume of Irregular Shapes Volume of Irregular Shapes
- Volume of Irregular Shapes – video Volume of Irregular Shapes – video
- Volume Practice Volume Practice
- Volume Video #1 Another Volume Video
- Volume Video #2 Volume Video
- Volume Video #3 Volume Video #3
- Volume Video #4 Volume Video #4
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