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Animal Websites for Research

A to Z Index of Animals
AmazingFactsAboutAnimals
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Files
Animal Portaportal
huge selection of animals
ARKive World's Endangered Animals
Canadian Geographic
More Animal facts
Directory of Animals
Yahoo's Directory of sites about Animals
Facts about Animals
facts about all kinds of animals
Kids Planet Animal Facts
National Geographic
National Geographic Kids
National Park Service
facts about all kinds of animals- go to seach and put in your animal. You will get a lot of sites to see information
National Zoo
pawnation
Science Kids
Sea World

Alligators

American Alligator

Animal Video

Bats

Big and small Cats

cheetahs

Domestic Cats

Birds

butterflies

What is a Butterfly?

dogs

dolphins

fish

frogs

frogs

horses

horses

Owls

penguins

polar bears

Polar Bears WWF

reptiles and amphibians

seals

sharks

Blue Shark
Florida Museum of Natural History
Scroll down to see the sharks they have information on
Great White Shark
sharks
Whaleshark

hammerhead sharks

tiger sharks

whales

wolves

Core Subjects Practice

http://iknowthat.com

Apps

Appolicious
listing of thousands of educational applications with descriptions and reviews.

Board Games

Directions to Board Games

Career Interest Inventory

Career interest survey

Debatable Issues

Chocolate Milk

Flavored Milk Advertorial
Flavored Milk: Tasty Nutrition
Youtube video, watch at home.
Schools May Ban Milk Over Added Sugar
Sugar Overload
The Many Benefits of Chocolate Milk
Youtube, watch at home.

Competitive Sports in Schools

Pushing too hard too young

Green Energy

An article on President Obama’s promotion of clean energy

Disclaimers

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Fun and Educational Sites

Cool Math
Play Math Games. Thanx, Jamel
Educational games
Fun Brain
Practice your Game Skills in all the subject areas.Thanx, Jamel
Games from scholastic
Learning for fun
Make a newspaper
National geographic
Schooltime games
Games to practice many skills in all the subject areas. Thanx, Jamel
Sudoku for kids

Graduation Songs

Youtube Links

Homework Resources

The Homework Spot

Information books

Lost Colony of Roanoke
Go on an advenutre through Thinkquest

Colonial Children

Colonial Fun
information about what colonial kids did for fun
Colonial Kids
Informaton on what life was like during Colonial times through a Thinkquest

Colonial New York

Big Apple History
Great Site! Choose a Time and learn about the time period.
Colonial NYC
Colonial times in N.Y.
Daily Life in Colonial NY
Land of the Brave - New York
Lots of info about colonial NY
New Netherlands
A virtual tour of New Netherlands - Click on the different sites and Learn
New York Colonial Brochure
New York Colony

Explorers

Amerigo Vespucci
Christopher Columbus
Short video
Explorers
explorers
explorers
explorers
explorers
Explorers Portaportal
Go to Explorers and Find a multitude of explorers
GIOVANNI DA VERRAZZANO
Giovanni Da Verrazzano
Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
John Cabot
Kids Past
A little bit about many explorers
Samuel De Champlain

Native Americans

Algonquian
Information about the Algonquian Tribe
Algonquin History
Iroquois
Tons of facts about the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee)
Iroquois
Virtual Museum with many Topics
Iroquois
IroquoisNation
Lots and lots of places to find info on the Iroquois
Native American Clothing
boys/mens clothing
Native American Fast Facts
General Information about Native Americans
Native American Foods
Information about Native Americans Food
Native American Homes
Information about different types of Native American Homes
native americans
native americans
native americans
native americans
native americans
Native Americans Portaportal
Click Native Americans - several to choose from
Northern Algonquians & Woodland Cree
Shamans
The History of Native American Indians
Website with many links about many Native american tribes

New York Landmarks

A View of the city
New York Portaportal
Click New York - choose from a list of several sites
New York State Study
Information about NYS symbols
NYC landmarks
Places to Visit in NY
Sites to Visit in NY
Top Things to Do & Places to Visit in New York City

Revolutionary War

American Revolution & Ny
American Revolution for kids
reat site that has links to timelines, battles, leaders, women, and more
American Revolution history
details the Thirteen colonies for America
John Bull & Uncle Sam
Details of events leading to American Revolution - pictures of acts imposed on colonies
Kids Konnect
Facts about the American Revolution
Social Studies for Kids
A timeline of events leading up to the War. Click a Site and visit
Time line of Revolutionary Wartime
Events leading up to Revolutionary War

Language Arts/Reading

Authors purpose
Cause & Effect
Cause & Effect
Cause & Effect
Characters and Plot
Choose the transistion
Context Clues
Drawing Conclusions
Fact & Opinion
Fact & Opinion
Fact or opinion
Fact or opinion
Fiction or nonfiction
Finding a just right book
Idioms
Inferences
Inferences
Inferences
A lesson & practice from Study Zone
Inferences
Inferencing Activities
Literary Elements
Main Idea
Main Idea
Making inferences & drawing conclusions
point of view
R.I.F.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. They prepare and motivate childr
Sentence Surgeons
Save the sentences by fixing their errors
Sequence
Sequencing
Test your sequencing skills
Slang Game
Try to figure out the meaning of the figure of speech
supporting details
sweet 16 word madness
choose the correct spelling to make a word
torture the teacher
Torture the teacher by choosing the correct spelled word
Wonder
wonder text online

Argument & Advocacy

Extreme Sports

Killer Whale Shows

Padlet Research Sites for Killer Whale Shows

Mount Everest

Plastic Bags and Plastic Bottles

Plastic Articles

Plastic Bags and Plastic Bottles

Plastic Articles

Sharks vs. Humans

should football be considered an extreme sport?

Kid Rex Website
Articles about whether football is a dangerous sport
Website for articles on football and soccer

Which is better tap water or bottled water?

Another website for bottled water vs. tap water articles.
Kid Rex Website
Articles about tap water vs. bottled water
Website for articles on tap water vs. bottled water

Zoos

Trampolines

Self-driving Cars

Homework

the Great homework debate padlet

Author Interviews

Author Study

GLORIA SKURZYNSKI

Andrew Clements

Debbie Dadey

Gary Paulsen

Gertrude chandler Warner

Gordon Korman

Jerry Spinelli

Judy Blume

Kate DiCamillo

Sarah Weeks

biographies

Americas stories
Meet amazing Americans
Biographies about women
bios written by children
biographies for kids
famous american leaders

Fantasy

Folklore

Pecos Bill
pecos bill video

Myths

Mythology Teacher
describes each of the 12 Greek Gods
Read Aloud Myths
a variety of myths to listen to

Historical Fiction

Non-fiction

poetry

http://www.gigglepoetry.com/
Sick -a Poem
A silly poem by Shel Silverstein

Language Arts/Writing

"How To"

Blowing Bubbles
Explaining how to blow a Bubble (gum)

Character Writing

Character Trading Cards
Graphic Organizer to summarize Key Elements about your Character

Grammar

Grammar Blast
Choose a grade and a skill and blast away!
He? She? Me? They? We? I? am so Pronoun Confused!
Practice using pronouns
Hoop Shots
Prefixes & Suffixes
Is A or An for apple?
Practice knowing when to use "A" or "An"
Knowing where & when to put an Aprostrophes
Practice using Aprostrophes
Synonyms Choose it!
Practice increasing your vocabulary
Using the right verb
Practice verb and subject agreement
Wacky Web Tales
Practice your parts of speech while creating a hilarous story!
What is the big difference between a Common noun and a Proper noun?
Practice distinguishing between common & proper nouns
Which Verb do I use? used?will be using?
Practice using the correct verb tense
Working with Contractions

Historical Fiction

Social Studies for Kids
A timeline of the revolutionary war Thanx Amaya

American Revolution

American Revolution
great links for the American Revolution
American Revolution for Kids
A site created for kids to understand the war
American Revolution Study Guide
Studyb guide that lists main facts about the war
Revolutionary War
links to information about the war
Road to Liberty
Test your knowledge & play the American Revolution Game

Journalism

Get the Scoop
Graphic Organizer
KidsNewsRoom
articles/games for kids
National Geographic
Watch videos about "Animals and Pets", "People and Places," Space and Science," "Wacky News," and more.
New York Times
news activities for kids
Newspapers for kids
newspaper links for kids
Owl Kids
Read about the news in different parts of the world
Sports Illustrated for kids
Vote in a poll and read the sports headlines. Includes games, cartoons, and videos.
Yak's Corner
News stories and more for kids

Letter Writing

Letter Generator
learn the parts of a letter & write your own letter

MobyMax

Mystery Writing

Key Elements Organizer
Use the cube to organize your ideas or summarize the key elements of your mystery
Writing with a Writer
Joan Lowery tells her strategies, tips and experiences as a mystery writer

Paragraphs

Writing to inform

Proofreading

Become a Proofreader Technician
Choose a skill you want to practice and proofread the text.
Editor in training
Choose a skill to practice and correct mistakes in capitialization, grammar, spelling and usage.
Proofreading to the Letter
Edit a letter by fixing the punctuation,capitialization and etc...
Too? two? or To?
Fix the spelling mistakes using the correct homonym.

PUNCTUATION

Rules of Punctuation
Use rules of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; for example: punctuate simple and compound sentences, dialogue, titles o

Word Games

Synonym Toast
Practice choosing words that are similar

Math

AAA Math
5th grade Math Topics
AAA Math
4th grade Math Topics
Add and Subtract Fractions board game
add and subtract fractions with different denominators against an opponant.
Dr.Math
Go Math Lessons
Click on the lesson and you will be taken to a youtube video that explains the problem of the day from class today.
Homework Helper
Homework Helper will allow you to input a problem and your answer. It will then figure out if your solution is correct.
Math Dictionary
Define math terms
Purple Math
Spy Guys
An Interactive Collection of Videos on Math
Thinking Blocks
Bar modeling fractions
Thinking Blocks add/sub
Bar modeling addition and subtraction
Thinking Blocks mult/div
Bar modeling multiplication and division

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division

Arm Wrestling Pretzel Tournament
Put your addition & Subtraction knowledge to the test in this arm wrestling contest!
Division Hidden Pictures
Discover the Hidden Picture using your Division Skills
Fact Dash
Choose an Operation to practice & Go
Fling the Teacher Algebra
finding the value of X
Interactive Games
Challenge your Math Skills by playing games to test your knowledge.
Long Division Lessons
Learn & Practice Long Divsion as each step is explained
M A T H O Multiplication
Play Bingo using your Multiplication skills
Mad Math Minutes
Practice basic math skills & then check to see if you are right.
Math Baseball
Play baseball while practicing the basic operations
Math Mastery Cyber Challenge
Challenge your skills in any of the 4 operations
MathCar Racing
Practice your Math Skills while racing others
Mr. Nussbaum
Practice multiplication, addition, subtraction or division
Multiplication Concentration
Test your memory while using Multiplication.
Multiplication Grand Prix
Practice your Mulitplication knowledge by competing in the Grand Prix
Number Monster for Times Tables
Multiplication Practice- you get to pick which table to practice
Planet Blaster
Defend your planet by using your Basic Operation Knowledge
Snorks Long Division
Divide with help & you decide the highest number for the divisor.

Area & Perimeter

Finding Area of triangle, & complex shapes
Watch these powerpoints

Data Interpretation & Graphing

Analyzing Data
Calculate the MEAN for a given set of data and use to describe a set of data
Collection of Data
Collect and record data from a variety of sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, polls, charts, and surveys)
Create A Graph
Create different types of Graphs & Charts
Describing Data
Describing Data Pretest with Multiple Choice Questions
Describing Data
Describing Data Post-test Multiple Choice Questions
Displaying Data
Display data in a LINE GRAPH to show an increase or decrease over time
Graph Powerpoint
Graphs Quiz
Landmarks Powerpoint
Line Graph Powerpoint
Line Plots
Mode, Median & Mean
Practice your data interpretation knowledge
Predicting using DATA
Formulate CONCLUSIONS and make PREDICTIONS from graphs

Decimals

Comparing & Ordering Decimals
Compare decimals using < and > or =
Decimal Number Bonds
Find what other tenth adds up to one whole and blast it!
Decimals of theCaribbean
Become a Pirate as you travel from island to island solving decimal problems.
Estimating sums & differences using Decimals
Estimate sums and differences of decimals
Rounding Decimals Soccer
Round deciimals to the nearest whole number
Study Zone Adding & Subtracting with Decimal
Use a variety of strategies to add, and subtract decimals to thousandths
Study Zone Estimation Products & Quotients
Estimate Products and Quotients of decimals
Study Zone Multiply & Dividing with Decimals
Use a variety of strategies to multiply, and divide decimals to thousandths

Fractions, L.C.M., and G.C.F.

Equivalent Fractions
Identifying Equivalent Fractions
Adding with Fractions
Adding Fractions with Different Denominators
Balloon Pop Math
Equivalent Fractions
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Review & Practice Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Compare Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Divisib ility Rules
Test your Divisibility Rules
Equivalent Fraction Bingo
Equivalent Fraction Fireworks
Practice finding equivalent fractions
Equivalent Fraction Practice
Interactive site where you can make equivalent fractions using a circle graph or bars
Factor Captor Game
Play factor captor
factor feeder
eat the factors of the number
Factor Game
Play Factor Captor online. You can play against the computer or with a partner. Be careful, the computer always seems to win!
Find Grampy Game
Use fractions to find Grampy
fraction Dolphins
Fraction Fling
Fraction Fling
Fraction Jeopardy
equivalent, simplest form, comparing, mixed numbers
Fraction Matching
Play a Game where you have to Convert Fractions to Percents
Fraction Mystery Picture
Practice finding the "Fraction Of" an amount
Fractions
Definitions & examples to review
Go Math Fraction Action
How Easy Is That?
Sing how Add & Subtract fractions
Improper to Proper Fractions
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Least Common Denominator
Learn, Practice, Play by finding the LCD
Least Common Multiple
Learn, Practice, Play by finding the LCM
Lowest Terms
Renaming Fractions to Lowest Terms
Naming Fractions
Name the Fraction using Pictures
Simplyifying Fractions
Learn, Practice, Play by Simplyifying Fractions
Study Zone Fractions
Review & Practice Fractions
Subtraction with Fractions
Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Geometry

Angles & their meanings
Definitions of all different types of Angles
Angles, LInes & Rays
Practice identifying geometric terms
Anti-Homework Elementary
Prove your knowledge of geometry & angles by playing this game ,
Geometric Shapes & their meanings
definitions of various geometric shapes
geometry games
Geometry Video Tutorials, Practices & Quizzes
Short and sweet video tutorials
Line Symmetry
Watch a video on line symmetry to get a better understanding
protractor & angle practice
Protractors
Measuring angles using a virtual protractor
Shape Symmetry
Watch the lines of Symmetry on different shapes.
Simple Coordinate Game
In this game, you can guess the coordinate OR create your own set of coordinates.

Go Math

Go Math Interactive

Integers (Positive & Negative Numbers)

Add & Subtracting with Postive & Negative Numbers
Learn how to add & subtract with Postive & Negative
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE NUMBERS
Learn about Adding &Subtracting Postive & Negative Numbers
Adding one- and two-digit Integers
Practice Adding Intergers
Funbrain - Line Jumper
Play Line Jumper and Practice
Integers: Exercises with Signed Numbers
Complete the multiple choice questions. *Be sure to read the feedback for your wrong answers
Integers: Operations with Signed Numbers
Learn how to add & subtract with Postive & Negative
Lucky Interger Ball
Practice Adding & Subtracting Integers
Negative Numbers
Place the values from the highest to lowest
Subtracting Integers
Practice Subtracting Intergers
What is a negative number?
Just a reminder about what negative numbers are.

lymboo math

Lymboo Math

Measurement

Converting Customary Units of Measure
Convert measurement within the Customary Units of Measure
Converting Metric Units of Measure
Convert measurement within the Metric system
Customary Units of Length
Identify customary equivalent units of length
Elapsed Time
Calculate elapsed time in hours and minutes
Harbor Measurements
Practice your skills in length & weight
Horrendous Soup
Convert from Standard to Metric
Measure Distance
Practice Using a ruler
Metric Units of Length
Identify equivalent metric units of length
Sal's Sub Shop
Help Sal determine the Standard & Metric Length of his subs.

Number Sense

Comparing Big Numbers
Review how to compare numbers.
Math Practice
Practice your skills in all the basics of math

Percentages

Percentages
Learn about the basics of Percentages

Place Value

Compare & Order Numbers to Millions
Review Comparing & Ordering Numbers. Then press Practice to test your skills
Comparing Big Numbers
Review how to compare large numbers
Numbers to Millions
Review Place Value.Then press Practice to test your skills
Place Value Game
Try to create the Largest Numbers
Place Value Puzzler
Practice your Place Value knowledge
Tiny tank
Place Value

Probability

Fractions & Decimals Results
Record experiment RESULTS using FRACTIONS/RATIOS
OUTCOMES in a Single-Event
The possible OUTCOMES for a SINGLE-EVENT experiment
Probability of a single event,
Create a sample space and determine the probability of a single event, given a simple experiment (e.g., rolling a number cube)

Ratios

Expressing Ratios
Express Ratios in different forms (number systems)
Study Zone Ratios
Understand the concept of Ratio (number systems)

Notes from Mrs. Silverman

Welcome to Mrs. Silverman's portal! Please enjoy your visit, and remember to use the internet safely. Revisit this page often for more fun and educational activities: scavenger hunts, basic skill practice and research information!

References

Dictionary
MyOn
Books, Books and more books
VARK Questionnaire
Take this quiz to see how you learn best.
Word Central
Dictionary for kids
Wordsmyth
On-line Dictionary for kids with 3 different levels

Research Topics

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball
All teams
Basketball invented
Naismith

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs
Discovery Channel
Dinosaurs
National Geographic Dinosaurs

Human Body

Circulatory System and the Heart
Learn more about the Circulatory System and the Heart. Use the arrows at the bottom of the page to learn more.
Neuroscience for Kids
Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses.
The Brain
Learn facts about the brain, how each part works and it's potential.
The Digestive System
Take a guided virtual tour and learn how each part functions.
The Heart
Take a Virtual tour and discover the individual parts that make your heart tick
The Skeleton
Take a guided tour of the Skeleton & see how it functions
Yucky Gross & Cool facts about the Human Body
Choose a body function or a body system and go!!!

Mythology

Greek Mythology Videos
Learn about the Ancient Greek Civilization and their Mythology

Natural Disasters

Avalanches

Avalanches 101
National Geographic Videos about Avalanches

Earthquakes

Earthquake 101
National Geographic Earthquake Videos
Earthquakes
Earthquakes for Kids

Hurricanes

Hurricanes 101 Videos
Learn about Hurricanes from National Geographic Videos

Tornadoes

Tornado Facts
Tornado Videos
Choose a video from National Geographic

Volcanoes

Volcanoes 101 Video
National Geographic

Plants

More on Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
Learn more about Photosynethesis

Space

NASA Observations
nterested in the Stars, Moon, Planets or Galaxies- Check out NASA

Comets, Asteroids, Stars and the Black Hole

Asteriods
All about Asteriods
Black Hole
Comets
Videos about Comets
Do Stars actually move?
Watch this video from NASA and Cal Tech to learn why stars move throughout the universe

Solar System

Solar System
Solar System Exploration
Explore the Solar System with NASA

Planets

Neptune

Neptune
Facts and pictures
Neptune Info for Kids
Learn about the solar systems eighth planet from the sun and why Neptune always appears blue

The Sun

Sun
Sun 101
National Geographic Video about the Sun

Resources for Students & Parents

Atlases & Maps
Dictionary
Dictionary
How to use;Most Looked up Words; Word Origins
Facts and Data
Facts on all subjects
Mr. Kahns Portaportal
guest name kahnskids
Mrs. Bennetts Portaportal
guest name: bennett431
Mrs. Chirivas
guest name: chirivias
Rhyming dictionary & more
Synonyms & Antonyms

Science

Blood
learn about the blood in your body
Brain
learn how your brain & nerves work
Hair Detective
use clues to determine whose hair is the culprit. this is a lot of fun
Hearing
learn how your body takes in sound
Heart & Circulation
Kidneys
Living things, materials, science processes
Muscles
Plant energy flow
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Rock Cycle
Skelton

amplify science

Apps for learning
www.apps.learning.amplify.com/elementary
EcoSystem Restoraton
Food Matter Model
Modeling Model

Earth Science

Deposition
Earth's Rotation and Revolution
Study Jams video describing the Earth's Rotation and Revolution
Erosion and Weathering
Science Center
Rising Seas
rising sea levels

evaporation

FOOD AND NUTRITION

10 OF THE WORLDS BEST EATS
CHANGING YOUR DIET
Digestive System
Interactive with Digestive System

Food chains, Food Webs and Ecosystems

Life Cycles

African Lion
Life cycle of African Lion
Brown Bat
Life cycle of Brown Bat
Brown Bear
Life cycle of Brown Bear
Butterfly
Life cycle of Butterflies
Frog
Life cycle of frogs
Great White Shark
Life cycle of Great White Shark
Sea turtle
Life cycle of Sea turtles
Spiders
Life cycle of Spiders
White Tail Deer
Life cycle of White Tail Deer

Plants

from seed to flower

Science Fair Websites

simple machines

Simple machines

water cycle

Water Cycle

Social Issues

Adoption
See Pallvi and Jazzy
Adoption
Jazzy
Air pollution
Alzheimer
Andy K.
Alzheimer
Andy K.
Animal Cruelty
Christina
Aspergers
Sarah
Aspergers
Sarah
Bullying
Juthi, Trashdeep
Bullying
Trashdeep
child abuse
child abuse
Diabetes
Saia, Ashley
Diabetes
Saia, Ashley
Diabetes
Saia, Ashley
Divorce
Amaya
Divorce
Amaya
Divorce
Amaya
Down Syndrome
Jamel
Down Syndrome
Jamel
It's My Life
A website aimed at tweens about life and "growing up" kind of issues.
It's My Life
Index on Social Issues
Its my Life
Go here to find your topic & then look at the resources
littering
quick & dirty facts
Paralysis
Birjot
Peer Pressure
Jonae
Polio
Andy H.
Polio- Kids Health
Andy H
Puberty
Andy P., Ashwin, & Lovepreet
Smoking
Imran
Smoking
Imran
smoking
facts about smoking

Social Studies

Country Reports
Click a continent and then choose a country to find out about it.
DBQ
Early America
Archiving Early America Primary Source Material from 18th Century America
Geography Hangman
Historical Documents
Landform Millionaire
Map & Globe Skills
New York Quick Facts
New York State Map
Interactive site to help you learn the counties of New York State
Reseach New York
A Weblist of Resources Containing Information About New York State
Social Studies past exams
Social Studies Tutor
Brief summary of each skill read aloud to you
The thirteen colonies for kids
Time For Kids
Women's Rights

American Revolution

American Revolution for kids
great site that has links to timelines, battles, leaders, women, and more
details the Thirteen colonies for America
Facts about the Revolutionary War
John Bull & Uncle Sam
Details of events leading to American Revolution - pictures of acts imposed on colonies
more facts about the revolutionary war
Revolutionary War
info & links about the revolutionary war
Time line of Revolutionary Wartime
Events leading up to the war

Colonial New York

colonists

13 colonies Interactive
Click on each colony to learn more about it.
13 colonies profile
Click on the colonies to learn more about them in the 1600's, 1700's,1800's
3 Regions of the 13 colonies
Click on each region to learn about that regions economy, religion and climate/geography
Colonists Jobs
Descriptions of Colonial Jobs
French and Indian War
The Springer Family Webquest
See if you can figure out what life was like 200 years ago for Thomas and Elizabeth Springer's family in New Castle, Delaware.

Early New York

Events leading up to revolutionary war

Revolutionary War Scavenger Hunt
Search and Find the Causes leading up to the Revolutionary War

Explorers

CHRISTOPHER COLLUMBUS & NATIVE AMERICANS
VIDEO
Did Christopher Columbus Discover America?
Short video clip
Early Voyages of Exploration
European Explorers
Click on explorer learn about their expedition
Explore the Explorers By Country
Click on the country and learn who explored for that country
Explorers Routes
interactive maps showing the explorers routes
Take a ride with the Explorers
interactive activity following the routes of explorers
Walk the Plank
Fun game about Christoper Columbus

Geography

Government

Ice Age

Latin and Central America

Alfabeto
Hear the sound of each letter in their alphabet
Atlas
maps and key facts on all countries
Britannica Encyclopedia
On-line Encyclopedia full of data
Counting in Spanish
Hear how to the numbers 1-20 are pronounced in Spanish
Country Watch
key facts and information
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations
facts about latin & central america
Latin American Portaportal
Portaportal with good links for Latin America
Mi Cara en Espanol
Hear how to pronounce the parts of the face - interactive
Nation by Nation
key facts and information
National Geographic
facts and informaton
Research site
Research site
write a question you want info on.
Research site
Stringed Instruments from Latin America
Listen to the differents sounds of Latin American Instruments

Native Americans

Iroquois Museum
Iroquois nation
Map of Native Americans
Shows the location of different tribes
Native American
images
native american clothes
images of native american clothes
Native American Clothing
Native American Cothing
native american homes
images of native american homes
wampums

Western Hemisphere

Bering Land Bridge Theory
Land Bridge theory
Coastal Route Theory
First Americans slideshare
Kennewick man
article about kennewick man
Mammoth Migration Theory
Mammoth Migration Theory
on the trail of the FIRST AMERICANS
interactive
Texas Archaeological Dig
slideshow of Archaeological Dig
The New Seven Wonders of the World
When did the first americans get here?

Spelling

Spelling City
WORDO
WORD GAME

Teacher Resources

ELA Assessment Tests
grades 3-8 2005-present
Excellent Resource for Reading & Writing
Fifth Grade Internet
Links to sites in all subject areas. I have found many useful ones.
Graph Paper
Free Graph Paper in all sizes
Jeopardy Games
a slew of games by topic
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
So many resources listed on this site.
Learning for Kids
Great site on every subject
NOT ON THE TEST
PowerPoints
School House Rock
School House Rock- a Great Way to learn
U.S. MINT
Teachers Network
Websites

beginning of the year ideas

Everyday Learning
Morning work

Holiday fun

Thanksgiving TeePees
Cupcakes that look like teepees

Math

Countdown to Math
Quicktime Videos on many Math topics
EveryDay Math
Everyday Math Games
Everyday Math Supplements
games to coexist with Everyday Math Units
Everyday Math Unit Reviews
These reviews are set up by Grade & Unit
Free Math Tests
Fuel the brain
numerous games, interactives and printables to help enhance and practice elementary skills in Math
Geometry Tools
Johnnie's Math Page
Interactive Math Tools
Learn Alberta Videos
Love these!!!
Math Live
Interactive videos on a variety of topics
Math Playground
Math videos show how to solve problems step by step
Math Portaportal
Site of sites for Math & other subjects
math powerpoint presentations
Math Resources
a slew of stuff on fractions, decimals & percentages
Math Videos
Resources to help students master the basics of mathematics of numbers and number operations
Math Worksheet
Pre-made sheets
Math Worksheets
Make your own
math worksheets
My Mastery Network
Slew of short tutorials on Addition, Subtraction, division, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry & etc...
Mystery Number Sense Picture
Matching Standard Form with Number Form
study links help
Study Zone Math
Test Prep by Process & Content
Super Teacher Worksheets
MATH, ELA & MORE WORKSHEETS

Pin interest sites

portaportal sites

5th Grade Resources
a variety of sites for 5th grde
EES Fifth Grade
great reading & math test prep
Internet4classrooms
search engine listing several sites for 5th grade
New Brunswick Public Schools Portal
a slew of sites that are useful
NY State Assessments
direct link to tests
p.s. 108
good sites to use for resources

Reading

Biography Portal
Bookwinks
short video talks about books
Language Arts Videos
These video chapters and web resources will assist students with their written and verbal communication skills.
NYS ELA Tests
Past Tests for Grades 3-5
Reading Quest
Strategies for reading comprehension - graphic organizers with instructions/examples.
Reading Rockets-Video Interviews
Watch exclusive video interviews with 52 of the top children's book authors and illustrators.
Sites for Novel activities
Storyline Online
Sponsored by The Screen Actors Guild Foundation, an on-line streaming video program featuring actors reading children's Picture
TAKS
study guides to help with reading skills

ELA DAY THREE

INSIDE OUTSIDE DOG & TRAINING YOUR PUPPY
GRADE 4 SAMPLE TEST
SWAN SONG & AFTER THE ERROR
2009 GRADE 4
THANKS FOR ALL THE FLIES & FINDERS KEEPERS
2007 GRADE 4
THE STOLEN MOON & THE SUN AND THE MOON
2006 GRADE 4
WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAND DOGS DO & WELL DONE YORK
2008 GRADE 4

Science

Growing Beans
Use a CD Case to watch a bean plant grow

Smartboard Applications

Smart Exchange
Lessons & Apps for the Smart Board

smartboard sites

Another list of Smartboard Sites
Level 2 seems to fit Grade
Don't use SAID
http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smart-lessons/elementary_lessons.html
Smartboard lounge
Language Arts

Social Studies

Amazing Aztec's Cyberhunt
Print this page
American Revolution Book
Cartoon Booklet detailing events
Ancient Americas
another portaportal with Ancient Americas
Aztec, Incas, and Maya- Oh my!
portaportal site with lots of places to check out.
Powerpoint & Interactives
Even more Powerpoints & Interactives
Powerpoint presentations
A whole variety of Power Points
Social Studies Portaportal
Social Studies Powerpoint Presentations
Social Studies Powerpoints from Mr. Neal
OMG! THERE ARE SO MANY
Triangular Trade Route
Interactive map
Triangular Trade Route
Interactive map with boats & info on slavery
Triangular Trade Route Info
Unit 3 NYC Latin America
Latin American Unit from NYC BOE

Webbing Tools

ReadWriteThink Webbing Tool
nteractive to create free-form graphic organizers, similar to the cluster web shown in the picture. You can drag your ideas arou

Writing

Descriptive Words
A list of descriptive words sorting into catergories
figurative language powerpoint
Great powerpoint on figurative language
Grammar Sites
Primary Resources
a slew of resources
Scott Foresman Online Grammar & Writing Handbook
On-line Activities for Grammar & Writing
Story Mountain
Graphic Organizer
Story Volcano
Graphic Organizer
Transition Words
A listing of Transition Words
Writer's Toolbox
Young Writers Survival Kit
Great Resource for Writing

Teachers Portaportals

Mr. Kahn's Portaportal
kahnskids
Mrs. Bennetts Portaportal
bennett431
Ms. VanBenschoten
guest name vanben333

Test Prep

ELA practice OnLine
Practice Reading Passages & Answering On-LIne
Social Studies, Math, Language Arts
Choose Grade 4 and then choose a standard to practice

English Language Arts

ELA Jeopardy
ELA Jeopardy Part 2
Graphic Organizers
Practice organizing your thoughts by using a variety of Graphic Organizers
Main Idea Lesson
Reviewing the Main Idea
Main Idea Practice
Practice Identifying the Main Idea
Point of View
Practice identifying the Author's Point of View.
Supporting Details
Identifying Supporting Details within a Paragraph
Supporting Details Lesson
Learn how to IDENTIFY Supporting Details
Supporting Details Practice
Practice IDENTIFYING Supporting Details
The Basic Parts of a Paragraph
Review the elements that make up a paragraph

Listening Practice

Listening for Essential Details
Review how to Listen for Important Details

NEW YORK STATE TESTS

NYS TEST DAY 1 2010
ACTUAL EXAM FROM 2010
NYS TEST DAY 2 2010
ACTUAL EXAM FROM 2010

Math

Study Zone Math
Practice Math Concepts for help with the New York State Test
Study Zone Math part 2
Practice answering Multiple Choice questions for New York State test

NYS STATE TESTS

Tropical Island Sites