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Math

COOL MATH

http://www.coolmath.com/
Math Dictionary for Kids

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
Math Train

http://mathtrain.tv/
Virtual Manipulatives

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
Math Practice IXL

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fourth/
Math Internet4Classrooms

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/daily_dose/mathematics.htm
Create a Graph

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Study Jams - MATH

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm

Numeration

Making Change

http://www.MathPlayground.com/making_change.html
Make Change

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-making-change
Decimals/Money

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SchoolStore/default.htm

Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers

Multiplication Meanings and Facts

Explanation of Lattice Multiplication

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/times-tables-lesson-lattice-multiplication-1.html
Multiplication Tables

http://www.mathsisfun.com/tables.html
Online Multiplication Quizzes

http://www.multiplication.com/quizzes.htm

Division Meanings and Facts

Patterns and Expressions

Patterns

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-geometric-growth-patterns
Algebra

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-evaluate-variable-expressions
Interactive Multiplication Game

http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/Homework_Helper/mtable

Lines, Angles, and Shapes

GEOBOARD

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_172_g_2_t_3.html?open=activities&from=category_g_2_t_3.html
Angle

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-acute-right-obtuse-and-straight-angles
Polygons

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-which-2-dimensional-shape-is-being-described
TANGRAMS

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_289_g_2_t_3.html?open=activities&from=category_g_2_t_3.html

Understanding Fractions

Fraction Bars

http://www.mathplayground.com/Fraction_bars.html
Fraction Traction

http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/back-to-school/games/game_action_fraction.html
Pizza Fractions

http://math.rice.edu/%7Elanius/fractions/index.html
Find Grampy Visual Fractions

http://www.visualfractions.com/FindGrampy/findgrampy.html
Improper Fractions

http://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_improper.html
Reduce Fractions

http://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_reduce.html

Understanding Decimals

Decimals/Money

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SchoolStore/default.htm

Area and Perimeter

Solids

Data and Graphs

Mean, Median, and Mode

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-mean-median-mode-and-range
Graph Maker

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/coolgraphing.htm
Create a Graph

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Equations

Quick Math Equations

http://www.mathplayground.com/quick_math.html

Transformations, Congruency, and Symmetry

Transformations

http://math.pppst.com/transformations.html
Symmetry

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/symmetry/index.htm

Probability

Word Problems

Grand Slam Word Problems 1

http://www.mathplayground.com/gsmbegin.html
Math Word Problems

http://www.mystfx.ca/special/mathproblems/grade5.html
Grand Slam Word Problems 2

http://www.mathplayground.com/katiebegin.html
Model and Draw Word Problems

http://www.ThinkingBlocks.com/TB_Ratio/tb_ratio1.html

Measurement, Time, and Temperature

Measurement Games

http://www.gamequarium.com/measurement.html
Whole Class Clock

http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/index.html
Practice Measuring

http://www.quizville.com/measuring.php

Language Arts

Language Arts Websites

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/lang_write_elem.htm
Paragraphy

http://www.byrdseed.com/paragraphy/
Story Starters

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/storystarters/storystarter1.htm
Language Arts A Day

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/daily_dose/language_arts.htm
Analogy of the Day

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/analogy.html
Vocabgrabber

http://www.visualthesaurus.com/vocabgrabber/

Language Arts Games

Antonym Game

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/antonyms/antonyms.htm
Synonym Toast

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/readingmachine/readingmachine005.shtml
Noun Games

http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/la_games.jsp
Types of Sentences
Text Twist

http://games.yahoo.com/console/tx
Onomatopoeia Word Game

http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/word-games/
Analogy Game

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/analogies/analogiesx.htm
Analogy Game

http://www.quia.com/cb/7146.html

Reading

Treasures Reading Series PowerPoints

Vocabulary PowerPoints

http://volunteersue.com/4th%20grade.htm
Unit 1 Week 1 - The Mystery of the Missing Lunch

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Mystery-of-the-Missing-Lunch
Unit 1 Week 2 - A Walk in the Desert

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/A-Walk-in-the-Desert
Unit 1 Week 3 - Animals Come Home to Our National Parks

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Animals-Come-Home-to-Our-National-Parks
Unit 1 Week 4 - The Astronaut and the Onion

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Astronaut-and-the-Onion
Unit 1 Week 5 - The Raft

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Raft
Unit 2 Week 1 - Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Mighty+Jackie%3AThe+Strike-out+Queen
Unit 2 Week 2 - My Diary from Here to There

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/My-Diary-from-Here-to-There
Unit 2 Week 3 - Stealing Beauty

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Stealing-Beauty
Unit 2 Week 4 - How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/How-Ben-Franklin-Stole-the-Lightning
Unit 2 Week 5 - Dear Mr. Winston

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Dear-Mr-Winston
Unit 3 Week 1 - Roadrunner's Dance

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Roadrunner's-Dance
Unit 3 Week 2 - My Brother Martin

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/My-Brother-Martin
Unit 3 Week 3 - Kid Reporters at Work

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Kid-Reporters-at-Work
Unit 3 Week 4 - Mystic Horse

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Mystic-Horse
Unit 3 Week 5 - Snowflake Bentley

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Snowflake-Bentley
Unit 4 Week 1 - Dear Mrs. LaRue

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Dear-Mrs-LaRue
Unit 4 Week 2 - The Blind Hunter

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Blind-Hunter
Unit 4 Week 3 - The Power of Oil

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Power-of-Oil
Unit 4 Week 4 - Adelina's Whales

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Adelina's-Whales
Unit 4 Week 5 - At Home in the Coral Reef

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/At-Home-in-the-Coral-Reef
Unit 5 Week 1 - Because of Winn-Dixie

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Because+of+Winn-Dixie
Unit 5 Week 2 - Ranita, The Frog Princess

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Ranita%2C-The-Frog-Princess
Unit 5 Week 3 - Exploring the Undersea Territory

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Exploring-the-Undersea-Territory
Unit 5 Week 4 - Me & Uncle Romie

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Me-and-Uncle-Romie
Unit 5 Week 5 - Wild Horses

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Wild-Horses
Unit 6 Week 1 - The Gold Rush Game

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Gold-Rush-Game
Unit 6 Week 2 - The Cricket in Times Square

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Cricket-in-Time-Square
Unit 6 Week 3 - Meet a Bone-ified Explorer

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/Meet+a+Bone-ified+Explorer
Unit 6 Week 4 - My Brother's Flying Machine

http://readingfirstdaily5.pbworks.com/The-Life-and-Times-of-the-Ant

Reading Games

Dictionary Words Game

http://www.quia.com/rr/45806.html
Reading Games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/reading/
Reference Skills

http://www.quia.com/pop/30049.html
Reading Skill Review Activities

http://res.ddtwo.org/3_5Elaresources.htm

Science

BiteSize Science

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
JCS - Science

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/bio.htm
Biomes of the World

http://www.mbgnet.net/
Magic School Bus Videos

http://sqooltools.com/edvideos/msb/index.html
Science Internet4Classrooms

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/daily_dose/science.htm
Computer Lab Food Chain Game

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm
Computer Lab Chain Reaction

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/chain_reaction/play_chainreaction.cfm
Computer Lab Food Web

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/food/food_menu.html
Study Jams SCIENCE

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
Moon Phase Calendar

http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
Current Moon Phase

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html
Phases of the Moon Song

http://www.havefunteaching.com/science-songs/moon-song
Water Cycle Song

http://havefunteaching.com/songs/science-songs/water-cycle-song/

Life Science

Living Things Games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/living_things/

Life Processes

Photosynthesis

http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/activities/photosynthesis/index.html
Plant/Animal Cell

http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm
Metamorphosis

http://www.greenek12.org/westpines/ppt/Science/8th/Metamorphosis.ppt

Adaptation and Extinction

Animals

http://www.fayettevilleintermediate.org/4thgradeanimalresearch.htm
How Animals Meet Their Needs

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/animalneeds/
Arctic Adventure

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0211/games/game.cgi
Walking with Beasts

http://www.abc.net.au/rollercoaster/games/games/s1307685.htm
Where's the animal?

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/kids/games/wta.html
Camouflage Field Book

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/camouflage/camouflage.html
Animal Adaptations

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/adaptations/index.cfm

Energy in Ecosystems

Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/producersconsumersgame.htm

Earth Science

Cycles and Patterns in Space

Phases of the Moon

http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon

Slow Changes on Earth

Using Weather Data

Physical Science

Physical Process Games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/

Properties of Matter

Material Games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/

Electricity and Magnetism

Watt's That?

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/wattsthat_flash/index.html

Light

Operation Light and Shadow

http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/activities/light/index.html

Motion and Machines

Medieval Levers

http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/activities/levers/levers.html
Simple Machines

http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Social Studies

TN HISTORY FOR KIDS

http:/www.tnhistoryforkids.org/
Tennessee 4 Me

http://tn4me.org/
Learn Your States

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm#Older
Famous Americans

http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/
American History PowerPoints

http://www.mrberlin.com/powerpoint.html
Social Studies Textbook Website - Online Readers

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/tn/
Explore MesoAmerican World

http://www.ballgame.org/sub_section.asp?section=1&sub_section=1
Social Studies Internet4Classrooms

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/daily_dose/social_studies.htm
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_Caps_1024_768.html
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_1024_768.html
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G2_Caps_1024_768.html
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_Caps_1024_768.html
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_1024_768.html
States and Capitals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G2_Caps_1024_768.html
Famous Tennesseans PowerPoint

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~djs3f/tnpp_files/frame.htm
Continents Game

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/findContinent/findContinent.htm
13 Colonies

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm
Native Americans Mystic Horse

http://www.shelterpub.com/_shelter/www_teepee.html

Games

Map Games

http://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx?nav=FF#

Spelling

Spelling Words

http://www.bar.rcs.k12.tn.us/Spelling/4thGradeSp.htm

4th Grade Academic Vocabulary

TN Academic Vocabulary Website

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/

TEXTBOOKS

Online Textbooks

http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us/rc/RCS_NEW/Instruction/online_textbooks.htm
Science Student Textbook

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/science/hspscience/tn/gr4/se_9780153832383_/index.html?yup=1&online=true
Math Textbook

https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp
Reading Text Book

http://www.mhln.com/corsair/isbn/MMH/FL09/pe/treas_g4/treas_g4.html?chapter=null&page=null&anchory=null
Social Studies Textbook Website - Online Readers

http://www.eduplace.com/eservices/

TCAP practice

TCAP PRACTICE

http:/jc-schools.net/terranova-res.htm
TN Academic Vocabulary - Words Your Child Needs to Know

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/
JCS TCAP Practice

http://jc-schools.net/dynamic/TCAP_review.htm
TCAP PRACTICE

http://jc-schools.net/terranova-res.htm#Printable

Favorite Links

BRAIN POP

http://www.brainpop.com/
GLOBALNET

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
ABCya

http://www.abcya.com/fourth_grade_computers.htm
Pete's PowerPoints

http://www.pppst.com/

SEARCH AND FIND

YAHOO! KIDS

http://kids.yahoo.com/
Ninja Words

http://ninjawords.com/
Talking Dictionary

http://www.howjsay.com/
Grolier Online

http://auth.grolier.com/login/go_login_page.html?bffs=N
Nettrekker

http://school.nettrekker.com/authenticate/ipauth/1?np=/home.ftl&pp=/ipauth_error.ftl
Easy Define

http://www.easydefine.com/
Encyclopedia Britannica

http://www.school.eb.com/failedlogin?target=/
Dictionary Online

http://dictionary.reference.com/
Howjsay

http://www.howjsay.com/
Wolframalpha

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Educational Videos

NeoK12

http://www.neok12.com/
Magic School Bus Videos

http://sqooltools.com/edvideos/msb/index.html
Mathtrain.TV

http://mathtrain.tv/
Bill Nye The Science Guy

http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/episode-guides/
School House Rocks

http://www.sqooltools.com/edvideos/shr/master.html

Internet Safety

Netsmartz

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm
Online Safety Tips

http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety

4-H

Rutherford County 4-H

https://utextension.tennessee.edu/rutherford/Pages/default.aspx

Teacher Websites