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Language Arts and Research

Graphic Novels/Comics

My Comics
Bone Comic Creator
Professor Garfield
Make Beliefs Comix
Chester Comix
Graphic novels that cover historical topics

Reference Websites (Dictionaries, Encylopedias, etc)

Dictionary.com
Online dictionary and thesaurus
World Book Online
Online encyclopedia
World Atlas Online
Online atlas
Fact Monster's Almanac
Online almanac
Kidz Search Interactive Research Tool
Wonderopolis- What do you wonder about?

Travel and Map Information

Book Suggestions, Reviews, Talks, and Blogs

Scholastic The Stacks
Kids Read
James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read
MCPL List of Series and Sequels
Great resource for information on books in a series or sequels
Common Sense Media
GWondersful site for reviews on books, apps, games, and videos
Good Reads
The Guardian
Reviews for kids by kids of all ages
YA (Young Adult) Book Central
Site dedicated to YA books
Lit Picks for YA (Young Adult) Readers
YA reviews for YA readers
Scholastic Book Talks
Book Talks by Nancy Keane
Biblionasium
Themed Book Lists by Reading Rockets

State Virtual Libraries

Author/Illustrator Information

Teach-nology Authors
Children's Authors and Illustrators on the Web
Kids Read Authors
Patricia Polacco
Jean Craighead George
Avi
Jacqueline Woodson
Maya Angelou
Judy Blume
Christopher Paul Curtis
Watsons, Bud Bot Buddy
Gordon Korman
Swindle, 39 Clues
Suzanne Collins
Hunger Game
Erin Hunter
Warriors
Author PowerPoint Presentations
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl Author

Writing Practice

Adjective Practice
Wacky Tales Parts of Speech
Contractions
BBC Learn and Revise
Wacky Tales Parts of Speech Practice
FUN MadLibs style practice

Calder Games

Project Tools

Prezi
Whiteboard style presentation maker
Glogster
Vocaroo
Loom
Google Slides

Test Practice

Typing Practice and Games

Fairytales, Folktales, Fables, and Myths

Powerpoints and Activities

Women's History

Women's History Mystery Game Scholastic

Culture Fair

Citation Helpers

Thanksgiving Unit

Scholastic Thanksgiving Fact Hunt

Holiday Traditions Around the World

Animal Fact and Opinion Research Project

Online Tools

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homophones

National Penguin Day

Misty of Chincoteague

Chincoteague Pony Information

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Affixes and Roots

Vocabulary and Word Study

Kids Spell
Spelling City
Has vocabulary for all levels through high school!
Spelling Bees
Koala Paddle Board Spelling
Scripps National Spelling Bee

Language Arts & Online Resources

LA Powerpoints
Link to PowerPoints for MANY Language Arts topics
Daily Documents from the National Archives
Each day a new National Archive is presented!
SOL Pass- Elementary
Epic! Reading
Newsela
Read Theory
StorylineOnline
Harry Potter at Home
Read Write Think
CommonLit

Early Literacy

Math

Math is Fun!
Illuminations
Scholastic's Max
Portaportal Math
BBC Bitesize Math
AAA Math
Mr. Nussbaum Math
Free Printable Grid Paper
Multiplication.com
Scholastic Study Jams- Math
CoolMath.com
Math Play
Pentominoes
IXL 5th Grade Math
iXL Math 4th Grade
Moby Max
BedTime Math
Greg Tang Math
Open Middle Math
Similar to open-ended math tasks
Toy Theatre Math Manipulatives
Math Learning Center Virtual Manipulatives

Fractions

Probability

Probability Games for Kids

Order of Operations

Order of Operations

Decimals

Geometry

24 Practice

Math SOL Practice

Jefferson Lab

Data and Graphing

Multiplication

Fact Monster Multiplication Flashcards
Quick Multiplication Cards
Fun Multiplication Games
Arcade Multiplication Facts
Connect Four Math
Adding, Subtracting, Dividing, and Multiplying

Division

Factors and Multiples

Place Value, Rounding, and Estimation

Measurement

Elapsed Time

Time Quizzes

Science

Science Vocabulary Hangman
Science Explorer
Fun science activities
Scholastic Study Jams
Air Dry Clay Recipe
National Geographic for Kids
Kid Wings Online Labs
Mystery Science- FREE Resources for School Closures
The Kids Should See This
Videos for curious minds.
Smithsonian for Kids and Teens

Kingdoms

Instrument ideas

Musical Instruments You Can Make

Virtual Dissections

Owl Pellets

Rocks/Erosion/Weathering/Fossils/Volcanoes

Weather, Storms

Oceans

Test Practice

Jefferson Lab
SOL Practice Tests

Matter, Phases, Elements

Interactive Periodic Table

Light

Sound

Electricity

Just for Fun Science

Science Fair

Plants and Ecosystems

Leaf Identification Virginia Tech

Solar System

Scientific Method

Scientific Method Lab
Scientific Method Soft School Quiz
Biology Corner Scientific Method Activities
There are LOTS of different activities!

Force, Motion, and Energy

Animals

VA Studies/History/Geography

Teaching Resources

Just For Fun!

National Geographic for Kids
Funology
Homework Spot
PBS Kids
Fun Brain
Primary Games
A Plus Math
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
Solar Cookers
Roller Coaster Science Fair Ideas
Build Your Own SeismographEarthquake Ideas
From Science Buddies
Outrageous Ooze Recipe (Oobleck)
From Science Explorer
Solar Energy
Mind Storms Lego
Career View
American Sign Language Browser
Oriental Trading
Mind Ware
Morefield Gem Mine
Really Good Stuff
GoNoodle- Give your brain a break and get moving!
Art Lessons
Want to learn to draw? Check these out!

Healthy Living

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Technology and Computer Science