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Pearson SuccessNet
Use for ALL subject areas. It is best to use Firefox or Internet Explorer, not Safari. |
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Professor Garfield
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Professor Garfield: Content by Grade
Instead of the graphical interface, this site lists the activities according to grade level. |
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State Test Practice
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Kids Astronomy
Astronomy for children, students, and kids of all ages. KidsAstronomy.com, part of the KidsKnowIt Network, is the absolutely free astronomy resource designed to teach children about the exciting world of outer space. |
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jpl.nasa.gov
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Nineplanets.org: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
This website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system. Each page has my text and NASA's images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information. |
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Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
The Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) is the scientific research unit within the Collections and Research Department of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. CEPS performs original research and outreach activities on topics covering planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, and the remote sensing of environmental change. |
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Enchanted Learning: Astronomy
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Aerospaceguide.net: Space Projects and Info
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SPACE TODAY ONLINE ~~ COVERING SPACE FROM EARTH TO THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE
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Math Games: Playkidsgames.com
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Math Fact Practice
Choose your grade level, then select the kind of flash cards you would like to use. |
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Are you a Math Magician?
Practice a variety of math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. |
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A Plus Math: Flash Cards
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Teachers: Virtual Manipulatives
Teachers may find this site extremely helpful to use for most math concepts. Those with a SMART Board will see the true power of interactivity with the tactile feel of the SB. A SM is NOT needed to find great value from this site. |
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Math Fact Flash Card Creator
This website will help students and teachers make flash cards for math or vocabulary. The flash cards can be printed. |
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Math Test Practice
This website contains online testing for Math, Science and Technology for grades 2-8. Tests are from Virginia's state testing, which is closely aligned with NYS curriculum and testing. |
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BBC Science: Online Lab Activities
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BBC Science Activities
This site will offer choices within three categories: Living Things, Materials, and Physical Processes. |
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BBC Science Activities: Living Things
Contains links to Food Chains, Health and Growth, Helping Plants Grow Well, Keeping Healthy, Life Cycles, Microorganisms, Moving and Growing, Plants and Animals in the Local Environment, Teeth and Eating, and Variation. |
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Science Tests and Resources (Teacher and Students)
Excellent website labeled for 4th and 5th grade, but has content for 3rd grade as well. Content includes videos, tests, lessons, activities, etc. Read below for specifics:
General Science SOL Tests; Animal Kingdoms; Atoms, Mixtures and Molecules; Cells; Electricity & Magnetism; Energy; Light; Moon, Seasons & Earth's Tilt; Oceans;Plants & Ecosystems!; Plate Tectonics; Rock Cycle; Simple Machines; Sound; Space; Weather; Find Science Resources using customized Google Search |
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5th Grade: Weather - Edhead
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5th Grade: Clouds- Name that Cloud
A WebProject for 5th Grade Science |
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5th Grade: Cloud Identification
Matching, Flashcards, Concentration, and Word Search |
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5th Grade: Clouds and Weather
OBJECTIVES:
Exploring where weather occurs in the atmosphere.
Predicting weather patterns by looking at clouds. |
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5th Grade: Clouds- TEACHER Review
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5th Grade: Weather Tools
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5th Grade: Weather- Predicting and Tools
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5th Grade: Water Cycle: Thirstin's
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5th Grade: Water Cycle: Thirstin's Word Scramble
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5th Grade: Water Cycle: Thirstin's Matching
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5th Grade: Water Cycle: Round and Round It Goes
Welcome to "EEK!" - brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4-8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors. |
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5th Grade: Water Cycle: Earthguide
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5th Grade: Water Cycle
Lots of informational links and activities related to the water cycle. |
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5th Grade: Water Cycle (Teachers)
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Water Cycle: Definitions of Each Stage
Water is the source of all life on earth. The distribution of water, however, is quite varied; many locations have plenty of it while others have very little. Water exists on earth as a solid (ice), liquid or gas (water vapor). Oceans, rivers, clouds, and rain, all of which contain water, are in a frequent state of change (surface water evaporates, cloud water precipitates, rainfall infiltrates the ground, etc.). |
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3rd Grade: Plant Topics
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Simple Machines: EdHeads
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Astronomy for Kids
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5th Grade: Astronomy for Kids
Find out what it's like on other planets. Learn how far away the stars are. Try a fun, space-themed project. |
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5th Grade: Astronomy: Physics Demonstrations
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5th Grade: Night Sky Delight: 10 Awesome Animated and Interactive Astronomy Websites
Four hundred years ago, Galileo was the first person to view the night sky and this was when modern astronomy was born. With the United Nations declaring 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, take a look at these awesome interactive and animated websites which will give you a little night sky delight. |
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CIA Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map. |
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4th Grade: I Love New York
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5th Grade: Geography Games
Practice your geography skills for all parts of the world. |
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3rd Grade: Explore Japan
Contains: Nature and Climate, Regions of Japan, Housing, Food, and Clothes, Schools, Outside the Classroom, Language, History, Culture, Sports, The Imperial Family, National Flag and National Anthem, Government, International Relations, Economy and Industry, Protecting the Environment, Map, Calendar, Basic Info
Some other activities include Games, Cookbook, Virtual Travel, Japanese Language, Kids TV, and much more. |
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The Revolutionary War: Social Studies for Kids
4th Grade: The Revolutionary War was one of the most pivotal events in American History. These links will take you on a tour of the Revolution and its War. |
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4th Grade: Liberty's Kids
The primary goal of the Liberty's Kids TV series is to provide 7-12 year olds with a fresh and exciting experience of the extraordinary period of 1773 to 1789 in American history. |
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Egypt Topics for Kids
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3rd Grade: All About Australia for Kids
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3rd Grade: Unique Australian Animals
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3rd Grade: Australia's Amazing Animals
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3rd Grade: Australian Links
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| 5th Grade: Passport to Patriotism |
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http://www.school.eb.com
Pages 7, 9, and 11. Encyclopedia Britannica. This site will also be helpful for general research as well. |
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Immigration
Page 12.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm |
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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Page 21. Use this website to confirm your answers after you "Test You U.S. History I.Q." |
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Dictionary
(Reference) Dictionary.com: Use this as a general reference during your research. |
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