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Science:
- Try
Science - take virtual science field trips and try
science experiments online!
- Funschool
- use the "search" to select the subject and difficulty
level. Subjects include math, reading, geography, history
and science. Science includes matching symbols to chemical
elements and animal classification.
- FirstGov
for Kids - Learn about rockets, weather, the human body,
outer space, science fair projects ideas and much more.
- Zoobooks
- choose from the levels hard, challenging
and impossible. Use the mouse to click on a portion
of a picture and then try to guess what type of animal it
is. Once the user guesses, more links come up which tell
about the animal.
- Animal
Universe- choose from many habitats, learn about animals
as you drag them into their enviroment. Earn collectable
"cards" as you complete each level. Note:
When asked to register, choose "maybe later" to
continue to the activity.
- Animal
Inquiry- this site provides 4 different prompted organizers-
guiding students through the process of writing a paper
about an animal. Prompts include facts, babies, habitats,
etc.
- BBC
Science - Habitats - find 8 different living things
that live in the woodland area, then learn about their habitat,
eating habits, and more by clicking on the icons provided.
Once you complete the activity, take the online quiz to
test
your knowledge. Great auditory and visual supports. Grades
3-4
- BBC
Science - Solids and Liquids - heat and cool 5 different
substances, such as chocolate, butter, or an aluminum can,
and compare how they react to temperature. Once you complete
the activity, take the online quiz to test your knowledge.
Great auditory and visual supports. Grades 3-4
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- Building
a Sod House - the user answers a series of questions about
building a house of sod on the prairie in the late 1800's.
With each answer, an explanation is given as to how the settlers
built these homes. Helpful graphics and easy to understand
explanations.
- America
on the Move - three separate activities which help develop
a better understanding of how our country has changed over
time and how transportation has impacted our society.
- Bio-Cube
- a nifty way to generate a report on a person. Students are
prompted for important information to include, like dates,
a quote, and significance in history. It prints to be cut
and folded into a cube.
- Timeline
- online creation of a timeline with units as date, time,
event, or other Entries on the timeline become links for attaching
notes about the event. Prints horizonatally or vertically
with notes appended to the bottom of the page. Nice tool for
demonstrating knowledge of a sequence of historical events
or the order of action in a scientific process.
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Geography:
- Play
with Kids - geography and puzzles- choose from many map/geography
activities for Asia, Australia, North America, and more! (varying
levels) Note: Java or Macromedia Flash plug-in may be
required. A link to free download provided with activities.
- North
America Countries Find - Differentiate between countries
such as Panama, Mexico, Canada, USA, and more by clicking
on the puzzle when prompted by the animated explorer. Note:
Macromedia Flash plug-in required. A link to free download
provided on page.
- North
America Jigsaw Puzzle - Drag the pieces to their correct
place in the map of North America! Note: Macromedia Flash
plug-in required. A link to free download provided on page.
- USA
Jigsaw Puzzle - Drag the pieces to their correct place
in the map of The United States! Note: Macromedia Flash
plug-in required. A link to free download provided on page.
- Label
Maps - Choose a region and label maps that contain states,
countries, or physical features. Great vocabulary and map
skills practice. Note: When asked to register, choose
"maybe later" to continue to the activity.
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