Polly
SLM 521
June 29, 2009
Fun Science Websites
Magnet Man – For use as a learning center for grades 3-5 or as a
whole group activity. This web site is devoted to magnetism and the
cool experiments you can do with permanent magnets and electro-magnets.
Some of the experiments are very basic - things you've
done since second grade. Others are unique; perhaps you hadn't thought of doing some of these before, or had
difficulty in trying to set them up. Lists of the materials needed for
the demonstrations, directions on how to assemble them, instructions on how to
show them, and notes on how they work are all here for you.Date
visited 6/29/09. http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm
NASA For Students – Center
activity for K-5.
Ideal for kids who have finished their other work.
Presented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this
page is informative and extremely entertaining.
Stories, games, art, photographs, an array of activities, and e-clips
will help students learn about space and what it’s
like to be an astronaut. Click on “NASA
Kids’ Club,” and additional engaging interactive games appear. The games span a
variety of fun activities and are organized by
skill/grade level. Games include preparing Buzz Lightyear
for a space mission, and downloading your picture into an astronaut’s spacesuit
for a dance mission in space. Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/ndex.html
Games Planet Arcade – Learning center activity for
K-5. Presented by the
Fun Math Websites
Starter of the Day
– Great for grades
2-4 as math warm-ups before class. Start your Maths Lesson with our Starter Of The Day. Boost your mind
power with this brain exercise. Give your mental ability a work out with a range
of mathematical puzzles, speed tests and creative ideas. Date visited 6/29/09.
http://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/index.htm.
Funbrain Math Arcade-
Another great learning
center activity for K-5. This is an educational and
entertaining website that combines math skills with arcade games. There
are math games for grade levels 1 – 8.
Fun, virtual games include Math Baseball, Mummy Hunt, and Bumble
Numbers. Play games and advance your token on the Math Arcade board game. Games get harder as you progress and reaching
the end can be a challenge! The good
news is, you won’t have to start all over if you quit.
You can use the assigned password and resume play where you left off. This site changes learning math concepts into
a game! Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Math Playground – Could use this for homework practice or learning
center. Choose activities for all grade
levels K -5. This site is packed with exciting math
games for elementary and middle school students. It features categories for Math
Games, Word Games, Logic Puzzles, and Math Videos. Games are fun and challenging and include
names like Weigh the Wangdoodles, Alien Angles,
Calculator Chaos, and Math at the Mall.
Word problems are listed by recommended grade
level. Hints and help are provided for
students when the answers aren’t correct. The videos
can also help stumped students by presenting clear definitions and explanations
in a chalkboard type lesson. Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html
Fun Social Studies
Websites
Maryland Kids Page
– Great for fourth graders studying
Ben's Guide to Government – Great to use with grades 2-5 as a learning center.
There are puzzles
and games to print out or play interactively.
It’s a fun way to learn about our country! Choose a grade level range to explore, and
let Ben Franklin teach you about our
Atlapedia – Great for students K-3. Could use for in
class research or homework reports. This site contains full color
physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries
of the world. Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.atlapedia.com/
Fun Language Arts Websites
Starfall – Good for learning reading skills, Pre-K – 2. Good
learning center for extra help or as a reward. Skills build and learning
is entertaining. Animated
videos with audio of correct pronunciation to help kids learn new skills.
Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.starfall.com/
Rebus Rhymes This site is great for poetry unit. Could use with
K-3 as a homework or learning center activity. This site is from enchanted
learning and includes poetry for wide range of subjects from a –z. Useful for reading and
learning to write poetry. Date visited 6/29/09. http://www.zoomschool.com/Rhymes.html
Spelling
City – Great for
K-5 as homework or learning center to practice their spelling words. Kids can
enter their spelling lists and click,