portaportal

Reading

Writing Fun
Graphic organizers and samples of different types of writing

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html
Mad Libs
Pick a word to go in the blank to create a funny story.

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Books
Read a book online

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
WORD OF THE DAY
Increase your vocabulary with the word of the day!

http://www.infoplease.com/wordoftheday
DICTIONARY
A dictionary with a pronunciation guide.

http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary.html
10 Tips for Better Spelling
Hints for spelling!

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903395.html
Commonly Mispronounced Words
Say words correctly!

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0907075.html
Spelling Demons
Check out these words that look wrong even when you spell them right!

http://www.infoplease.com/cig/grammar-style/spelling-demons.html
GAME
See how many words you can find in 2 minutes!!!

http://www.infoplease.com/pages/letterripgame.html
Nouns
learn, play, and take a quiz all about nouns

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/literacy/wordclasses/nouns.asp

Math

Math Dictionary
An explanation and sample problems of words used in math.

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
Rainforest Math
problems and quizzes on a variety of math topics

http://www.rainforestmaths.com
Sheppard Software
Math games

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
Math Arcade
Math games that change as you go through the levels.

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Fact Monster
Read a fact or play a game on any math topic.

http://www.factmonster.com/mathmoney.html
Math games and puzzles
A variety of math games and puzzles

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/math.html
Algebra
Interactive website to practice algebra skills

http://www.mathsnet.net/algebra/index.html

Social Studies

Virginia History
list of websites related to Virginia history

http://marg.mhost.com/vahistory.html
United States Geography
Games and lessons on US Geography

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
World Geography
Games and lessons on World Geography-What level can you get to???

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
Geography Trivia
Many quizzes on different topics

http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/geography/index.html
History quizzes
4 pages of History quizzes!

http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/history/index.html
Hangman
Go to the bottom to History and more

http://www.factmonster.com/games/hangman/
Fact Monster
Information & games for Geography, History, and Government. Read a fact or play a game. Click on links in blue!

http://www.factmonster.com/world.html
World Music
Music samples from countries around the world!

http://www.kbears.com/geomusics.html
The Presidents
Games and activities on the presidents.

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/socialstud.html#uspresidents
TODAY IN HISTORY
Get a list of events in history that happened on this day.

http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory
Atlas
Atlas and Map of the World

http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/
The 50 States
Information about each state. EXCELLENT for state reports!

http://www.infoplease.com/states.html
Egypt
Learn about Egypt! Write your name in hieroglyphics!

http://www.virtual-egypt.com
ANCIENT EGYPT
Check out all the activities on the left side of your screen. You can play a game, make a mummy, and work jigsaw puzzles!

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/
World Costumes
Play a game to identify the costumes.

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/artanddesign/talkingtextiles/costume.asp

Science

Sheppard Software
Science games

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/science.htm
Science quizzes
Two pages of science quizzes! Check out both pages.

http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sci__tech/earth_science.html
Fact Monster
Read a fact or play a game on all science topics

http://www.factmonster.com/science.html
Earth Science Topics
Articles and videos that explain how nature works

http://science.howstuffworks.com/earth-science-channel.htm
Biology Topics
Articles and video that explain life on earth.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/life-science-channel.htm
Space Topics
Articles and video that explain space.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/space-channel.htm
The Body and Medicines
Body systems, illnesses, and drugs

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/bodyandmedicine/
Energy and the Environment
Electricity, energy sources, and global warming

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/energy/
The Earth and Beyond
The sun, moon, and planets

//http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/earthandbeyond/
Teeth and Eating
All about teeth and healthy foods!

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/teethandeating/
Micro-organisms
Fungi, viruses, algae, bacteria, and more!

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/microorganisms/
The Brain and your Senses
Find out more about how your brain and 5 senses work!

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/brainandsenses/

Adult Living

DMV website
Practice tests for learner's permit

http://www.dmvnow.com
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Vocational Evaluations, Indpendent living skills, etc.

http://wwrc.virginia.gov
Careers
Career information for research

http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Newspaper
The local paper-Stay in touch with your area!

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com

MAGNA VISTA

Magna Vista
The School's website

http://henryva.schoolwires.com/magnavista/site/default.asp
Mrs. Lynch
My website with course syllabi, calendar, etc.

http://henryva.schoolwires.com/435620818161117890/site/default.asp

PORTA PORTALS or WEBSITES FROM OTHER TEACHERS

Braden

http://guest.portaportal.com/pbraden
Mcmains

http://guest.portaportal.com/jmcmains
Frazier

http://guest.portaportal.com/bfrazier
WEBSITE
A US History teacher's website-information, quizzes, powerpoints!

http://www.salem.k12.va.us/staff/sataylor/