*Print a reading log HERE
*Scholastic Book Order Class Code: H2C9F
https://orders.scholastic.com/H2C9F
We will be using these websites/apps on a regular basis in class and at home...
Kid blog
BrainPOP
PTO funded site that offers educational videos and activities
Username: stratton Password: stratton
imovie
explain everything
Resources for parents:
common core website
grade 3 math roadmap
Grade 3 terc curriculum
Math Websites
All Grades (K-5)
Cut-the-Knot: www.cut-the-knot.org/index.shtml
Funbrain: Find your child's math games by grade level www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill_s.cgi?A1=selects&A2=math&A4=0&A7=3
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
King's List of Online Math Activities: www.k111.k12.il.us/KING/math.htm
Funbrain: www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
AAA Math: www.aaamath.com
Mathematics Lessons That Are Fun, Fun, Fun!: math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons
Math Avantage: Grades 1-5 www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html
Math Cats: www.mathcats.com
Math Cats covers everything from counting change to multiplication tables but is specifically geared toward seeing the artistic beauty in math. Visit this site to brush up or test your knowledge with one of Math Cats' numerous activities. Older students can use the Polygon Playground to explore tessellation and symmetry, while younger students can learn how to make paper polyhedral ornaments and find geometry in the human body. There is also an idea bank for teachers.
KidZone: Math www.kidzone.ws/math
It's "just the facts, ma'am" at this useful site, which offers online games and downloadable worksheets on the basics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Have a collection of the worksheets on hand to fill a few minutes of free time-and provide valuable practice for standardized tests.
Grades 3-5
Cool Math: www.coolmath4kids.com
Math Activities: home.att.net/~clnetwork/math.htm
Funbrain: Find your child's games by grade level www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill_s.cgi?A1=selects&A2=math&A4=0&A7=3
Origami Math: www.paperfolding.com/math
NCTM Electronic Examples: standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/index.htm#3-5
A+ Math: www.aplusmath.com/Games/index.html
Game Aquarium: www.gamequarium.com/math.htm
Number Sense Activities: Grade 3-5 teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/math/numbersense_3_5.htm
Mathematical Patterns and Puzzles: Grade 3-5 teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/math/patterns_3_5.htm
Absurd Math (probably for advanced 5th graders) www.learningwave.com/abmath
Keep older students challenged and amused with Absurd Math: Pre-Algebra from Another Dimension. This is a truly original problem-solving game series. Players are transported to another world to investigate absurd and evil occurrences, with mathematical skill and knowledge as their only guides. Math puzzles are mixed with mystery, wit, and funny supervillains to make this site a favorite with your students.
MathDork Game Room: www.mathdork.com/mathgames.html
The MathDork Game Room offers some classic video games with a focus on algebra. Blast away at exponents while playing Asteroids, or practice solving algebraic equations in Concentration. Students can also practice equations while racing against the clock in the timed Wallet Game. There are more animated interactive lessons, activities, and quizzes for a monthly subscription fee.
Cyberchase: Web Games pbskids.org/cyberchase/games
At this colorful, kid-friendly site, middle and upper graders will have a blast solving codes to save the "cyber citizens" of Valussa-while practicing their analytical thinking skills, too. Other math games on this site cover topics such as graphing, patterns, and more. Check out what might be applicable to your curriculum, but be warned-you may get hooked.
Lemonade Larry: prongo.com/lemon
The classic summer kid biz takes a high-tech twist at this site! Your budding entrepreneurs are quizzed on basic multiplication facts as they determine what to charge their virtual customers.
Larry's Stock Ticker (probably suitable for grade 5) prongo.com/stock/index.pl
Math Maven's Mysteries: teacher.scholastic.com/maven
Calling all math detectives! Mysteries are popping all over town, and our chief sleuth needs your help to crack each case.
Social Studies Websites
The
First Thanksgiving
Plimoth
Plantation
Constitution for Kids
Social Studies for Kids;
Rev. War
Colonial America
colonial trades
Arlington Historical Society
Wampanoag Facts for kids
wampanoag animal words
National Geographic Explorer
Magazine
Time
for Kids
Map Adventure
Webquest
Maps
Science Websites
*To be updated soon!
Literacy Websites
Poetry
Poetry Splatter
Book Suggestions
Giggle Poetry
Word Hippo
Robbins Library
Leveled Books/Scholastic
Reading Is Fundamental
Listen to reading
Summer reading
Rooting out words
The
First Thanksgiving
Plimoth
Plantation
Constitution for Kids
Social Studies for Kids;
Rev. War
Colonial America
colonial trades
Arlington Historical Society
Wampanoag Facts for kids
wampanoag animal words
National Geographic Explorer
Magazine
Time
for Kids
Map Adventure
Webquest
Maps
Science Websites
*To be updated soon!
Literacy Websites
Poetry
Poetry Splatter
Book Suggestions
Giggle Poetry
Word Hippo
Robbins Library
Leveled Books/Scholastic
Reading Is Fundamental
Listen to reading
Summer reading
Rooting out words