Here are some general resources categorized under the primary classroom subjects. When projects come along helpful links may be posted here or on separate pages designed specifically for the individual project. New website suggestions are always welcomed. Know your states and capitals! - > |  |
Religion
Web Resources:
- http://www.jclubcatholic.org/ - Catholicism for Kids
- http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/ -Online bible
- Saint of the Day-
- Saint of the Day for kids
- Patron Saints
Math
Web Resources:
This is the link to xtra math. Please login at least three days a week.
- This link will help with decimals, which we are currently learning. This has other topics which we will be covering throughout the year.
- Fact Practice: http://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards.html - Type in the numbers and press enter.
- More for facts: http://freerice.com/category - Practice math and earn rice for the hungry!
- 5th Grade Math Games: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5
- Printable Math Fact Worksheets: http://www.mathfactcafe.com/ or http://themathworksheetsite.com/
- Coordinate Graph - whole numbers only: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5/coordinate-graphs-review-whole-numbers-only
- Coordinate Practice with Negatives: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5/coordinate-graphs-with-decimals-and-negative-numbers
- Coordinate Grids with Negatives - alien challenge: http://www.mathplayground.com/locate_aliens.html
Science
Test Corrections for Science/Social Studies
If your child has received 70% or lower he/she is required to make corrections. Other students may also make corrections on formal Science or Social Studies TESTS if desired. All corrections are only worth ½ of the original points and this credit will only be given if each problem is corrected in the following format:
- Write a complete sentence restating the question and giving the correct answer.
- Give the page number within the chapter (not glossary) on which the correct answer can be found.
Example:
- The six life processes are getting energy, using energy, getting rid of wastes, reproducing, growing, and responding to change. (Page A8)
Web Resources:
- http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/ - Current science in the news!
- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ - Everything science...experiments, facts, games, quizzes, and more.
- http://kids.yahoo.com/science - Science videos. Make sure to stick to the videos on the site.
- http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/index.html - Periodic Table
- http://www.ptable.com/- Another really awesome Periodic Table
Social Studies
Test Corrections for Science/Social Studies
If your child has received 70% or lower he/she is required to make corrections. Other students may also make corrections on formal Science or Social Studies TESTS if desired. All corrections are only worth ½ of the original points and this credit will only be given if each problem is corrected in the following format:
- Write a complete sentence restating the question and giving the correct answer.
- Give the page number within the chapter (not glossary) on which the correct answer can be found.
Example:
- The six life processes are getting energy, using energy, getting rid of wastes, reproducing, growing, and responding to change. (Page A8)
Web Resources:
- http://www.infoplease.com/states.html - Facts about all 50 states.
- http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/unitedstates.html - Fun online practice for the 50 states quizzes.
- http://www.sporcle.com/games/g/states - Learn to spell the 50 states correctly with this timed quiz.
- http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-geography-state-the-state/index.html - More 50 states games.
- http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-geography-venture-capital/index.html - US capitals games.
- http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook - World Factbook for Kids
- http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/ - Native American Research Site
- http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm - Native facts for specific groups.
- http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/Mee12-17883-Events-Leading-American-Revolution-Introduction-French-Indian-War-COLONISTS-the-to-as-News-Reports-ppt-powerpoint/ - American Revolution (Factors leading to the beginning of war.)
- Pre Columbian Explorers- This site shows Chinese and Viking exploration
Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Vocab, Grammar)
Printables:
- Reading Log - Due every other week.
- Vocabulary Worksheet - Due every other week.
Web Resources:
- http://www.merriam-webster.com/ or http://dictionary.reference.com/ - Online dictionary/thesaurus
- http://www.rhymezone.com/ - A good place to find words that rhyme
- http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/ - Create your own diamante poem online.
- http://www.aesops-fables.org.uk/ - A huge collection of fables that you can read online.
- Citation Machine:
