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Welcome to Mrs. Pukl's web site portal

Science

Science Sites
Jerry lists science topics from A-W

http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/education/sciencelinks.html
Singing Science Songs
Corny but cute songs that really do explain science concepts!

http://www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/
Visualizations - A to Z
Wonderful ! How things happen- sooo much to see

http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navigation/visualization.cfm
Brain Pop- Science
Short science videos some free to nonsubscribers- try one!

http://www.brainpop.com/science/seeall/
4th Grade Science Book On-Line
Your Science book + many extras for you to see and do! Go explore !

http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Life Science

Bitesize Science - Living Things
10 Interactive activities to explore

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
EEK!- A Tree's True Color
Learn why leaves change colors

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/trees/treestruecolor.htm#from

Human Body

Earth Science

Rock and Minerals

Earth ROCKS!

http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/index.html
Rock and Minerals (HUGE LIST)

http://www.kathimitchell.com/rock.html
Rock Family-The Cousins

http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/teched/projects/

Solar Systems

Windows of the Universe

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/windows.html
Solar System Modules
View 7 different modules to learn about our Solar System

http://www.ioncmaste.ca/homepage/resources/web_resources/CSA_Astro/files/student_page/navigation/csa_menu/flash_menu/index_flash.html
Solar System Virtual POSTCARDS

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/php/postcard/postcard.php

Volcanoes

Pangaea/Tectonics Games by NASA

http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/games/

Water

Droppy the Rain Drop

http://kids.miamidade.gov/school.htm#
Earth Guide Water Cycle + Quiz

http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/watercycle/index.html
Thirstin's Water Cycle Activities

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/gamesandactivies.html
Water Games by NASA

http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/games/
EEK!- Our Earth's Water
Video, quiz, word search and more!

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/groundwater/index.htm
Water Cycle
Great site to see where all the water goes

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=watercycle

Weather

Edheads Weather

http://www.edheads.org/
Measurement Conversions

http://www.metric-conversions.org/cgi-bin/util/convert.cgi#
Weather Wiz Kids

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
Web Weather for Kids

http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/index.html

Physical Science

Bitesize Science -Materials
7 Interactive Activities to explore

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
Bitesize Science -Physical
10 Interactive Activities to explore- don't wait any longer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
Changing States of Matter
Move the labels and match then hit the button to check

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=changingstate

Electricity and Magnetism

"Electricity"
Circuits, conductors, insulators activities

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/10a.html
Ben 's Electricity

http://www.fi.edu/pieces/hongell/curriculum.htm
Conductors & Insulators
See the flow of electricity

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/13a_flash.html
Electricity Links for Learning
MANY sites to explore for learning more

http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/education/electricity.html
Electricity Unit

http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~greentown/electric.htm

Matter

Chem 4 Kids

http://www.chem4kids.com/

Simple Machines

Introducing the " 6 Simple Machines"
Picutue + explanation of what it is and how it works

http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210120/index.html
Edheads Simple and Compound Machines
You'll love this site!

http://www.edheads.org/

Map Skills

Continent Quiz
Name or find the continent

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
Geo Spy- Geography Games
National Geographic Kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy
Interactive Maps by Regions
5 Region Maps + State/Capital map

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/pa/books/bkd_pa/imaps/index.html
Map & Globe Geography Quiz
Try it out!

http://cuip.uchicago.edu/www4teach/97/jlyman/default/quiz/geogtest1.html
World Atlas of Maps, Flags and more
Find maps, flags, latitude/longitude + more

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
LIVE! Map Search
Buckle your seatbelt!

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=41.092272~-77.10642&style=h&lvl=7&scene=2915553&vendor=google&pkw=ContentNetwork|771051331&s_kwcid=ContentNetwork|771051331

PA History

PA Kid's Page
Several sites for PA kids

http://sites.state.pa.us/kids/links.htm
American History Overview
From the Early Explorers to the Wars- it's all here!

http://www.multied.com/USHistory.html

American Revolutionary War

American Revolution Sites
MANY sites to explore for learning more

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/amrevol.html
American Revolution "Little Known Facts"

http://www.state.de.us/facts/ushist/revfacts.htm
Explore PA History
Video Clip- "American Revolution"

http://www.state.de.us/facts/ushist/revfacts.htm
George Washington
Learn all about George Washington !

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/georgewashington.htm
Paul Revere Video Clip

http://www.earlyamerica.com/paul_revere.htm
Preamble Song Lyrics
Schoolhouse Rock's song lyrics for the Preamble are found here!

http://www.postdiluvian.org/~gilly/Schoolhouse_Rock/HTML/history/preamble.html

Civil War

Abraham Lincoln
Learn all about Abraham Lincoln

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/abrahamlincoln.htm

States and Capitals

50 States & Capitals Song - Anamaniacs
Learn the song... learn the 50 states & capitals!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNUDDaEOvuY
All About the United States
Tutorials on: States, Capitals, Landscapes

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
Game of the States
Click on the state listed

http://www.jayzeebear.com/map/usa.html#
Learn the States & Capitals
Mnemonics and Memory Aids

http://unknownprogrammer.home.comcast.net/~unknownprogrammer/states/sindex.htm
Matching the States & Capitals
Draw a line from capital to state

http://www.pedagonet.com/Capitals/USAcapitals.htm
Name Your Game - Learn the States & Capitals
Matching, flash card, concentration, word search

http://www.quia.com/jg/65799.html
States
MANY sites to find info on ANY state

http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/education/states.html
The 50 States
State: Trivia, maps, geography,economic & social comparisons

http://www.infoplease.com/states.html
USA Quiz
test your knowledge of the states and capitals

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html

Student Homework Helpers

Math

Musical Mutliplication

http://gardenofpraise.com/multi.htm
Math Skill Builders Sites (Games /Activities)

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_original.htm
Math Homework Help
Many listed resources to help students with math

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/resources.html
Multiplication Songs
Learn your times tables with a song!

http://www.hcsb.k12.fl.us/ces/multiplication_songs.htm

Science

Jefferson Lab Games and Puzzles

http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php
Singing Science Songs

http://www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/

Reading and English

Adrian Bruce's Reading Games

http://www.adrianbruce.com/reading/games.htm
Bitesize English

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/
Grammar Songs

http://gardenofpraise.com/mugram.htm

Spelling

Musical Spelling Rules

http://gardenofpraise.com/spell1.htm

Parent & Teacher Info.

ADHD Information Library
Different types of Attention Deficit Disorder

http://newideas.net/add_types.htm
Behaviors: You Can Handle Them All

http://www.disciplinehelp.com/
Fly Lady's "The House Fairy"
Help to motivate and organize kids

http://www.housefairy.org/page2.php
The Exceptional Child
Resources for Gifted and Special Education

http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/sped/gt/nurture.cfm
Parent Handbook of Educational Acronyms
Commonly used acronyns used in K-12

http://oben.powertolearn.com/acron.html
10 Ways to Help Your Child Get Organized
Good suggestions, newsletter sign up available

http://life.familyeducation.com/parenting/organization/36373.html
Brain Fuel for Kids
Research based tips to help kids succeed in school

http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/southwest__school/pto/brain_fuel_for_kids/index.html
Family Education
Info from 'soup to nuts' for various age ranges

http://www.familyeducation.com/home/