portaportal

Welcome to Mrs. Vega's Portal

Anchor Activities

ELA or Math Anchor Free Choice Activities
Select an activity (and check if you need to print BEFORE starting)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/english/index.shtml
Money Metropolis
Fun game to learn math and economics!

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/moneymetropolis/
Typing Lessons On-line
Follow the lessons and games to learn keyboarding!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

Reading & Writing Interactive Tools

ACROSTIC poem

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic/
Alphabet Chart

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/alphabet/
Bio Cube

http://readwritethink.org/materials/bio_cube/
Book "Holes" word mover
The Word Mover allows students to pick out the best words, phrases, and lines from a passage to create a found poem.

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/holes_mover/
Book Cover creator

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/bookcover/
Book Cover Guide

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/bookcover/guide/
Circle Plot

http://readwritethink.org/materials/circle-plot/
Comic Creator

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=21
Compare & Contrast tool

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/map/
Crossword Creator

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/crossword/
Cube Creator
Choose or create your own cube to print out!

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/cube_creator/
Eye on Idioms

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/idioms/
Flip Book

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/flipbook/
Persuasion Map

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/persuasion_map/
Printing Press
The interactive Printing Press is designed to assist students in creating newspapers, brochures, flyers, and booklets.

http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=110&title=
Timeline creator

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=7
Wordfamily acticity

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/wordfamily/

AR and STAR testing

AR or STAR tests
Log in at school to take a quiz or test.

https://hosted305.renlearn.com/267824/

Biography Project

Bio True Story

http://www.biography.com/people
Ducksters website
Find more information on a selected subject

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/
Famous Leaders

http://www.gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm
Interactive Timeline by year
Use this to complete page 4

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0902416.html
List of Biography Resources
List of Biography Resources

https://botw.org/top/Kids_and_Teens/Society/Biography/
Mr. Nussbaum's website

http://mrnussbaum.com/bio2/
People who made a difference

http://www.biographyonline.net/people/people-who-made-a-difference.html

Books You Want To Read!

Bookwink

http://bookwink.com/archives.html
Hoot Book Information
Learn about endangered species and adopt your own Owl!

http://www.walden.com/walden/play/hoot/endangered_species.php
Your next read
Not sure what to read next? Try this site

http://www.yournextread.com/us/#!isbn=0440238579

CAL Berkeley Bears ONLY!

1. Berkeley Slide show

http://www.visitberkeley.com/explore/uc-berkeley
1. Cal Berkeley Virtual Tour
Visit Cal from your desk!

http://www.berkeley.edu/about/visit
1. You Visit Berkeley
Self guided tour of Berkeley! Go Bears!

http://www.youvisit.com/berkeley
California School Info for Parents and Students
If you want to know what California Universities have to offer starting in Jr. High, explore this website.

http://www.csumentor.com/AboutMentor/schools.asp
College Finder
Here you'll find current information on the college of your dreams! Take a look!

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/index.html?affiliateId=rdr&bannerId=csearch
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find how much you can earn, and what you'll do

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Research a college or university by state location
Want to know what schools are in California, New York, or Chicago? Click here to get started.

http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/schoolsearch.aspx

Careers to explore

Character Counts Activities

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss581f8500df8ba#v
Show kindness to others...you never know what you can make happen.

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss581f8500df8ba#v
What are the Character Pillars?
Character Pillars with examples

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss581f830d55d63#v

Chromebook Tools

QR Code Reader using Chromebook camera

https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/scan

Digital Passport

Digital Passport Activities
Use your username and password on agenda

www.digitalpassport.org

Do you need help doing research or HW? Look here!

5th Grade Kid Port
Research & 5th grade HW help

http://www.kidport.com/Grade5/Grade5Home.htm
Kids Click
Find help for any subject.

http://www.kidsclick.org/
Various HW Help Links
From dictionaries to math, check out the list of links to visit!

http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/kidhelp.htm#Help
Yahoo Kids
For research, VTCs or other HW help!

http://kids.yahoo.com/learn/index

Ecosystems

Simulation Game - Jungle Jeopardy

http://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14.sci.life.junglejeopardy/jungle-jeopardy-an-ecosystem-game/
Simulation Game - Mountain Scramble

http://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14_int_mountainscramble/mountain-scramble-an-ecosystem-game/

ELD poetry unit

Diamante Poem

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante_poems_2/
Haiku

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/haiku-poem-interactive-31074.html
Riddle Poem

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/riddle/
Shape / Theme Poem

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/theme_poems/
Word Mover Poetry

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/Word_Mover/

ELD Resources

All About Me Padlet

https://padlet.com/mavega1/b9ca4v30iw4
Learn about Recyling
Topics about recycling various materials.

http://www.cityofchicago.org/streets/BlueBag/BlueCrew/
Pollution Web Pages
Various resources.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/education/kidstips/index.html

Language Groups

Nouns

http://iteslj.org/v/ei/nouns1.html
Vocabulary/Vocabulario

http://iteslj.org/v/s/ab-adj-people.html

Verb Tenses

Verb Tense games
Printouts and computer games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/tenses/getting_the_right_tense/factsheet.shtml

Esperanza Rising

2 Voice Poem video
Example of 2 immigrants sharing a different point of view

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss581f8e381ea58#v

Figurative Language

Figurative Language
Samples of figurative language with an explanantion

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/
Idiom practice

http://www.quia.com/pages/pbordasidioms.html
Idioms

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/idioms/idioms-game-slang-game/
Instant Poetry Forms
Type and print forms online

http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm
Magnetic Poetry
Create Magnetic Poems online

http://play.magneticpoetry.com/poem/Kids/kit/
Poetry Idea Engine
Interactive website to create several poem types

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#
Tagxedo
Shape Poem creator

http://www.tagxedo.com/

Games

Math Playground

https://www.mathplayground.com/grade_5_games.html

Global Issues project

Global Citizens

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-global-education-citizenship-resources
Kids can make a difference

http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/iearn/overview
Kids Go Global
Find projects created by kids to help social causes

http://www.kidsgoglobal.net/
Living on one dollar...in guatemala

http://livingonone.org/

Good Fit Books Found Here!

1) Find your book's level
Keep up with reading goals by reading AT your RIGHT level!

http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/quickSearch.do?N=1763&Ntk=TBW_QuickSearch_SI&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ne=1314&Ntt=crash
1. Our Classroom Library Books
You can browse to check if our library has a book you need or how many copies we have for book clubs!

http://www.intelliscanner.net/vega12/books/
2. Mrs. P's website
Enjoy stories being read aloud to you as well as other interactive reading activities!

http://www.mrsp.com/v1/mrsp.html
Andrew Clements
Find the latest news about this author!

http://www.andrewclements.com/
California Young Reader Medal

http://californiayoungreadermedal.org/winners.htm
Carl Hiaasen
Author of Hoot

http://www.carlhiaasen.com/young.html
Good Fit Book test
Parents and scholars can follow these steps to find the right books to read!

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1981
Great books for boys!

http://www.kidsreads.com/features/great-books-boys.asp
J. K. Rowling
Author of Harry Potter series

http://www.jkrowling.com/accessible/en/
Jerry Spinelli
Meet the author

http://www.jerryspinelli.com/newbery_002.htm
Lemony Snicket
Meet the author

http://www.lemonysnicket.com/
New cool books reviews and more!

http://www.kidsreads.com/features/cool-new-books.asp
Pam R. Munoz
Author of Esperanza Rising

http://www.pammunozryan.com/books.html

Harry Potter

House Quiz

https://www.doquizzes.com/QTZNHH
Patronus Quiz 1

http://www.magiquiz.com/quiz/whats-your-patronus/

Home Support

Countdown
Select a math topic and a subcategory to watch "How To" videos

http://countdown.luc.edu/

Images Free for Commercial Use

Flicker Commons
The key goal of The Commons is to share hidden treasures from the world's public photography archives.

https://www.flickr.com/commons

Math

Advanced Math
Try the game Arithmetic Four and play against a family member at home!

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
Algebra - Continue the pattern

http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/cracker.cgi?A1=c&A2=1&A3=2&A4=1&A5=0&A6=3&A7=0&A8=5&A9=8&A10=11&A11=0&A12=0&A13=0&A15=0&A16=3&A14=11&Submit+Button.x=48&Submit+Button.y=12
Algebra and Geometry
Take a look and try some of the cool games!

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/5-6/5-6.html
Algebra Games for 5th Grade
Exponents, Expressions, Equations Oh my!

http://www.algebra4children.com/fifth-grade-math-games.html
Dividing Machine levels 1-3

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/dividermachine.html
Division Practice Game

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/long-division.php
Equivalent fraction game

http://www.haelmedia.com/html/mc_m76_002.html
Fraction Decimal Conversions

http://www.quia.com/jg/65724.html
Fractions Adding & Substracting

http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionsWorkbench
Fractions at AAAmath

http://www.aaamath.com/fra.html
Fractions: Fishy Game

http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionGame&COOK=
Game for grid

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/flash3.shtml
Game for Math Connect Four game

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ArithmeticFour/?version=1.5.0_11&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc.
Geometry: Math Playground
Practice how to read and use a protractor online!

http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html
Geometry: Mission 2110 Roboidz
Use your knowledge of angles to accomplish the mission

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/shape_space/angles/play/
Geometry: Playground with angles
Use angles to have fun at the park.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_activities/maths/angles.shtml
Geometry: Shoot the Spaceship
Test your angle knowledge

http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/maths/activities/year6/angles/game.asp
Harcourt Textbook Activities

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/ca/gr5.html
Integer practice

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
Khan Academy
Videos on math concepts

http://www.khanacademy.org/#arithmetic
Mean, Median, Mode and Range

http://www.quia.com/rr/51667.html
Multiplication Games

http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/multiplication.html
Multiplication Machine Levels 1-3

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/testtest.html
Multiplication Timed Test online

http://www.mrmyers.org/Math_Mania/ttmult.html
Multiplication Timernator

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/Timernator-multiplication.html
Order of Operations QUIA game

http://www.quia.com/cm/16544.html
Place Value online game
Place Value practice

http://education.jlab.org/placevalue/index.html
Place Value Puzzler
Decimals and other practice fun!

http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html
Technology math lab
Visit these activities to learn about our current math topic!

http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activities.aspx?grade=all
Videos to learn math
Watch videos to teach you math standards!

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/homework_help_home.html

Common Core Math

5th Grade Common Core Math
Review and challenge your skills!

http://www.mathplayground.com/common_core_state_standards_for_mathematics_grade_5.html
http://illuminations.nctm.org/coinbox/
Learn how to count, collect, exchange, and make change for coins. The coin tiles help you count as you learn the value of each c

http://illuminations.nctm.org/coinbox/

MATH COACH FOLDER

Area of rectangle and triangle

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

Nonfiction

Video: Nonfiction Text STRUCTURES

https://safeshare.tv/x/A0r6jtN8zho

Poetry Tools

Pre-Algebra Prep

Khan for Pre Algebra overview

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/measurement

Read Write Think Generators

on-line guided websites
Generators of activities to do with computer.

http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?resource_type=16

Reading Games & Activities on-line

Funbrain: Rooting Out Words
Help our Dog friend find the roots!

http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/cgi-bin/root.cgi?A1=s&A2=3&A3=1
Games

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/games.html
Hoot Book
Check out fun HOOT activities

http://www.hootmovie.com/dl_the_book.html
Houghton Mifflin Textbook

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/5/2/index.html
Inference Battleship
Learn about inferences when reading books through a fun game!

http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html
Lesson: What Are Context Clues
Lesson and quiz on context clues

http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~langlit/reading/contextclues/intro1.htm
Listen to classic stories on-line

http://www.thinkport.org/classroom/onlineclips/languageartsclips.tp
Predicting game
Lesson on learning how to predict correctly while reading.

http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=11&act=3&que=1
Prefixes Say Plenty
Interactive TV game

http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=vocabulary&num=1&act=4&que=1
Wringer Information

http://www.harperchildrens.com/hch/parents/teachingguides/spinelli.pdf
Wringer Quiz

http://www.quia.com/jq/10245.html

SBAC

Practice SBAC Test
See the new Common Core Standards based test for ELA and Math and practice!

https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/
What is the SBAC?
Informational Video for students about the upcoming SBAC test.

http://tinyurl.com/SBAC-Student-Info-Video

Science

1.0 Science Fair Project tools

Science Fair Video tutorial

http://safeshare.tv/w/JxJGItDIfu

Earth Sci Unit

Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Game to help review some of the key vocabulary

http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/ca/5/b/vocabgames/unit_5b.html
Weathering Simulation
Animation to study

http://ees.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/elearning/module07swf.swf

Earth Science Project Resources

1.0 How to get started with doing a report
Review this to help you write a well planned report or project!

http://www.kyvl.org/kids/homebase.html
1.1 Kid Friendly Research Engine
Reviewed in our class to help you "collect" research notes

http://www.kidsclick.org/
1.2 Kids Research Engines
Reviewed in our class to help you "collect" research notes

http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm
1.3 http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
Reviewed in our class to help you "collect" research notes

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
Ask an Earth Scientist!

http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/ASK/
Education Plance - Science
Eduplace is a website that supports our current science textbook. Students can play games with vocabulary and review other cool

http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/ca/
Kinetic City Learning Activity

http://www.kineticcity.com/mindgames/warper/
Look here for topic ideas and information

http://www.succeedingwithscience.com/
NASA related topic

http://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/
Rock Cycle Model

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/activities/activity18/activity_18_09-03-26.swf
Science research topic ideas

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/category20.html
Student favorite Science websites

http://www.palomar.edu/earthscience/es_100/favorite%20earth%20science%20web%20sites.htm
UC Berkeley does Science

http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/
UC Berkeley Science for kids

http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/
Various sites for research

http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_science_geology.shtml
Volcanoes!

http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
Weather Forecasting page
Weather forecasting website

http://weather.weatherbug.com/CA/La-Puente-weather/local-observations.html?zcode=z6160
Your energy source - UK version

http://www.succeedingwithscience.com/resources/energycoast/index.html

PowerPoint resources for your Science project

Microsoft Science Fair templates

http://office.microsoft.com/en-in/templates/science-fair-project-presentation-TC001018373.aspx
PowerPoint Tutorials from basic to advanced
Find interactive lessons or videos to view.

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/powerpoint2010
Student made PowerPoint presentation

http://www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=91029&

Presentation Board Resources for Science project

Resources and examples
Shopping list and board ideas

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_shopping_list.shtml

September 11 Heroes

Unsung Heroes

https://aplus.com/a/5-heroes-who-gave-everything-on-9-11?no_monetization=true
11 Heroes

https://inspiyr.com/september-11th-stories/
PBS Heroes

http://www.pbs.org/meet-again/episodes/heroes-9-11/

Social Studies

Service Rescue Dogs

http://www.dogingtonpost.com/remembering-the-hero-dogs-of-911/

1. Native American Project

Code Talkers
Background information and gallery

http://nmai.si.edu/education/codetalkers/
Great Plains Native Americans
Information about tribes from this region and great pictures!

http://fun.familyeducation.com/slideshow/native-americans/61492.html
Interactive Culture Quest
Classroom Activity

http://nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/infinityofnations/culturequest/
Interactive exhibit

http://wintercounts.si.edu/flashindex.html
Interactive Map
PBS has an interactive map showing the indigenous roots of many place names in the United States.

http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/wearehere/placenames_map.html#
Interactive Map

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/beyond_broadcast/interactive_map
Maidu songs

http://www.drumhop.com/music.php?page=213
Native American Information
Learn about native american nations and see other links

http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Native_Americans.html
Native American Information for kids
Various websites for kids

http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
Native Americans of California

http://www.fourdir.com/california_indians_index.htm
Native Americans of the Arctic
Review information from this region.

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/arctic/inuit.html
Native Americans of the Great Plains

http://allaboutomaha.com/Omaha/Natives/NativeNations.php
Southwest Native Americans
Information about tribes from this region and great pictures!

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/swest.htm
Tracking the Buffalo
Interactive Historian Activity

http://americanhistory.si.edu/buffalo/index.html
Ute Tribe information

http://www.utefans.net/home/ancient_ute/utetribe.html
Video
Discover National Parks: Native Footprints

Man vs Wild: Building a Wicki Shelter
Video for type of housing
Man vs Wild: Building a Wicki Shelter

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/27883-man-vs-wild-building-a-wicki-shelter-video.htm
Video for type of housing
America's First Nations: Long Houses

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/34119-americas-first-nations-long-houses-video.htm
Washo or Washoe Native American Tribe

http://www.washoetribe.us/history-a-culture.html
Web Hunt: Native American Heritage
An interactive Web Quest to use during Computer Lab

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3748389
Woven Together

http://nmai.si.edu/education/woventogether/
Yupic Native American Tribe

http://www.native-languages.org/yupik_culture.htm

2. Age of Exploration Technology

1. Research Website to use for Elementary Students

http://www.kidtopia.info/
Astrolabe

http://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/object/astrolabe/
Astrolabe

https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/astronomy-and-space-exploration/astronomy-general/astrolabe
Cartography

https://kids.kiddle.co/Cartography
European Exploration

http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/age_of_exploration_and_discovery.php
Magnetic Compass

https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/education/navigation-and-related-instruments-in-16th-century-england.htm
Printing Press Links

https://search.kidzsearch.com/kzsearch.php?q=printing%20press%20history&aff=&subid=&oq=printing%20press%20history&v=desktop#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=printing%20press%20history&gsc.page=1
Ship history

https://www.britannica.com/technology/ship/History-of-ships
Ship types used by European Explorers

http://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/type/age-of-discovery/
Technology in the Age of Exploration
This timeline is designed for you to investigate how Europeans were able to explore the Americas.

https://www.sutori.com/story/technology-in-the-age-of-exploration

Topic: Explorers of the new world

All about explorers

http://allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/
Cabeza De Vaca

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alvar-Nunez-Cabeza-de-Vaca
Explorers

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
Famous Explorers

http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/explorers.html

3. Colonies Project

All colonies information and other background info
Scroll down to see EACH colony

http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/jhhs/jhhslmc/colonies.htm
All Colonies research
Economy, Religion

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies2.htm
Interactive Map
Click on a colony to learn more!

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm
New England Colony Info
Use these links to create your ACROSTIC poem

http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_ne_colonies.html
New England Info
Select a topic to learn more

http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us/00_01/ca/13c1.htm
PBS 1. Cottage Quest Quiz
Inside you will find descriptions of everyday items from the colonial era. Pick the object which best matches its description.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/quiz_pop/cottage.html
PBS 2. Fantastic Voyage
Your Company's investors have charged you with the tasks of selecting colonists and a ship, and safely guiding them across the s

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/history/voyage.html
Resources to learn about colonies
Use these links to learn about all the colonies

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/internet-field-trip-early-america
The Thirteen American Colonies
Interactive map and information on each of the 13 colonies AND EACH of the 3 major REGIONS.

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies1.htm

4. American Revolution

American Revolution Review

http://www.quia.com/cb/22951.html
Betsy Ross
Flag information

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/index.html
Biographies
Biographies for people of the American Revolution

http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/RevoltBIOS/INDEX.html
Early America Information
Videos about famous moments

http://www.earlyamerica.com/series.html
Experience The American Revolution

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road_q1.html
Google Map Tours
Take a tour of the Road to the Revolution!

http://www.wwnorton.com/college/history/america8/full/historytours.aspx
Interactive Timeline of the American Revolution
Interactive timeline

http://timeline.americanrevolutioncenter.org/
Loyalist vs. Patriot information

http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/eliot/technology/lessons/am_rev_bio/index.html
Paul Revere Museum
Information about Paul Revere

http://www.paulreverehouse.org/
Revolutionary War and Beyond
People and events

http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/
Revolutionary War Animated
Watch animations of battles

http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/LexingtonAnimation.html
Social Studies for Kids
Timeline

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/revolutionarywartimeline.htm
States & Capitals

http://www.quia.com/jg/65799.html
Teaching American History: American Revolution
Interactive History

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/americanrevolution/
Voices of the American Revolution
Great for biographies and timelines

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/home.htm

Battles

American Revolution Battles

http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battles.aspx
Revolution Battles

http://www.revolutionarywararchives.org/warstats.html

Socrative Activities

Student Log In Screen - Room = VEGA2020
Exit Ticket or Quizzes

https://b.socrative.com/login/student/

Spanish<->English Resources (Learn both languages!)

1) Actividades para Juan Carlos

1) Diccionario
Usalo para encontrar o aprender palabras

http://www.merriam-webster.com/spanish/escuela
Examenes de lenguaje con dibujos

http://iteslj.org/v/ei/
Juego para aprender animales

http://www.manythings.org/lulu/
Juegos para aprender Ingles

http://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/
Palabras de vista

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/foreign-language/fill-it-in-english-spanish-vocabulary/
practicar vocabulario en Ingles

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/foreign-language/spanish-english-word-match/
Varios juegos que escojer

http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/games/k/words.php?f=body-1

2) Recursos de la Clase

1) Graphic Organizers in Spanish
Just select and print.

http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/spanish/
English Lessons to Print

http://www.readwritemath.com/Etable.html
English Lessons to Print

http://www.readwritemath.com/Etable.html
Lista de palabras a vista

http://www.msrossbec.com/dolchwb.pdf
Practice en Ingles y Espanol

http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_for_children
Quizzes to print

http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=6900
Recursos de EDUPLACE

http://www.eduplace.com/bil/
Various Resources to print or listen to

http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/school.php

STAR Reading

Student Log In
Students can take tests

https://hosted140.renlearn.com/268603

STEAM Activities

Digital Passport Activities

https://www.digitalpassport.org/educator-registration/studentLogin

Testing

1. Take OARS Test
Click here when we take OARS tests online

https://oars.net/rowland/_oa/online_assessment.php?jump=y

Vega Bank

My Kids Bank
Log in to check your balance or make a Coupon Deposit

http://s3.mykidsbank.org/

Vocabulary

1.0 Longman Dictionary
We use this dictionary in class. Here is the online version for your use as well.

http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/enthusiastic
1.0 VTC Dictionary for additional support
Useful site for VTCs if you need a second resource

http://wordcentral.com/
1.1 Free Rice
WARNING: This game may make you smarter. It may improve your speaking, writing, thinking, grades, and vocabulary!

http://www.freerice.com
1.2 Prefix & Suffix resource
Find meanings or examples

http://www.prefixsuffix.com/rootsearch.php?navblks=1011000
1.21 Suffix resources
Find out the meaning of common suffix

http://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/suffix.html
1.3 Quizlet
Create your own vocabulary cards, games, or tests!

http://quizlet.com
Crossword Puzzle Maker
Type your words and clues and print out your own crossword puzzle!

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp
English Generator
Expand your vocabulary and test yourself!

http://www.academicenglishgenerator.com/
Expand your vocabulary
Challenging game

https://www.vocabsushi.com/
Find the Homograph!

http://www.quia.com/cb/8285.html
Games and tips to Expand Vocabulary
Check out these activities guaranteed to improve your vocabulary IQ!

http://www.tv411.org/vocabulary/
Greek & Latin Roots

http://www.quia.com/jg/65969.html
Morphology Tool
Use when needing to do word study!

http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Word Games

http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
Word Jungle

http://www.fekids.com/kln/games/wordjungle/

Word Cloud Generator

Word Cloud Generator
Copy and Paste your text here and generate a Word Cloud

http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm

Writing

ACROSTIC Poems
Create an acrostic poem and print it out!

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic/
Biography Cube
Type in your biography information and print out your own cube!

http://readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57
Common Mispelled Words Game

http://www.quia.com/servlets/quia.activities.common.ActivityPlayer?AP_rand=133413311&AP_activityType=6&AP_urlId=13123&AP_continuePlay=true&id=13123
Create your own Comic Strip

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Idioms

http://www.quia.com/jg/66234.html
Mad Libs Game

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Poetry
Play on-line with poetry and make some fun poems.

http://www.magneticpoetry.com/kidspoetry/playonline.cfm
Simple Subject & Predicate

http://www.quia.com/servlets/quia.activities.common.ActivityPlayer?AP_rand=2025443403&AP_activityType=10&AP_urlId=36765&AP_atSessionStart=true
Story Maker

http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/gamestation/storymaker/default.aspx
Typing Challenge

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/typing-games/