Embedded Files
Math Wonder Puzzles
Resource Informational Links - All Grades
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
Brain Informational Links - All Grades
2nd. Gr. Young Scholars:
Fables
3rd. Gr. Young Scholars:
Probability Games:
Learn about the Invention/Design Process
Design Squad - Videos (Look for ones that discuss ideas for recycling plastic)
United States Patent Office - How to protect your invention idea
Learn about US Presidency
Meet the Presidents - Learn some interesting facts about past 45 presidents and their spouses
US Presidents - USA4Kids.com - Learn about the 44 people who have been President of the United States of America
Personification Game
Analogy Games/Quizzes
Ladybug Research Websites:
President of the Ocean - Ocean Animal Research
Dolphins:
Seals/Walrus:
Sea Urchins:
Sea Turtles:
Octopus/Squids:
Sharks:
Whales:
Electric Eel
Stingray
Other:
Civil Rights Websites
African American Civil Rights Movement - Civil Rights For Kids - Ducksters
Civil Rights Overview - Civil Rights For Kids - Ducksters (click on links to learn about events, people, movements you are interested in)
PBS - Eyes on the Prize - America's Civil Rights Movement - 1954 - 1985 - Primary Resources
PBS - Eyes on the Prize - America's Civil Rights Movement - 1954 -1985 - Profiles
4th Gr. Young Scholars:
Polygons Galore Resources
Triangles:
Quadrilaterals:
Renewable Energy Sources
General
- Wind
- Solar
- Biomass
- Hydropower(water)
- After Project Activities
Rickshaw Girl - Research
Bangladesh
Microfinance
Mohammed Yunnis - Grameen Bank
Childrens' Books about Microfinance
Kiva.org - Can only use the About us link to learn about Kiva's microfinance
Girl Education Initiative
United Nations Girls Initiative Infographic
The World Bank - Girl's Education
UNICEF - Strategies for Girls' Education
Social Action Issues:
Hacking
Sports Related Concussions
Endangered Animals
Land Pollution
Cyber Bullying
Red Panda Endangered Animals
Poaching
Immigration/Refugee
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Share What You Know
Kidblog.org
Kidblog.org - Type in gina.felton@edinaschools.org
5th Gr. Young Scholars:
Career Exploration Project:
This project is a chance to learn about potential careers and do further exploration on the ones that interest you. Some things to ask about and get more information
What does the job entail - major responsibilities and duties?
Are there any special talents which makes this career a better fit for my interests?
What type of education is necessary? (high school diploma, technical school, associate degree-2 yr, bachelor degree-4yr, masters degree or more)
What is the average salary and other perks for this career?
What is the future of this career? (Is it growing or in demand; or are there limited openings)
How should I prepare for this career in secondary school (middle and high school)?
What are the working conditions (travel, work with others or independently, indoors or outdoors, etc.)
A Long Walk to Water - Sudan/South Sudan Research
Sudan and South Sudan - Easy Science for Kids
Crises in Sudan - Problems and Solutions
Sudan vs. United States of America Comparisons
Code Talker Web Links
National Museum of the Native American Indians Code Talker Gallery key in code talker
4th Gr. Young Scholars:
Civil Rights Websites
African American Civil Rights Movement - Civil Rights For Kids - Ducksters
Civil Rights Overview - Civil Rights For Kids - Ducksters (click on links to learn about events, people, movements you are interested in)
PBS - Eyes on the Prize - America's Civil Rights Movement - 1954 - 1985 - Primary Resources
PBS - Eyes on the Prize - America's Civil Rights Movement - 1954 -1985 - Profiles
2013 Young Scholars Camp Websites
1st/2nd Grade YS:
Videos:
On-line Activities:
3rd/4th Grade YS
Websites to practice your creative thinking (9+ years)
Scattergories On-line Demo game - A word game where all your answers to a variety of categories have to all begin with the same letter. Practice your originality and flexible thinking!
Website to practice your Visual Perception thinking!
Spot It! On-line Demo game - Find the one symbol on your card that matches with another card. Practice your visual perception skills and strategic thinking skills.
Websites to practice your inventor thinking!
PBS Kids CyberChase Inventors' Workshop - Login Information: Username = ladyedison Password = knight Solve challenges by building inventions using parts to get you from the start of the course to the finish line.
Inventive Kids Games - Various games to learn more about inventors and inventions. Includes jigsaw puzzles, matching games, fill in the blank, and design.
Technology at Home - Use the slide button to go back through the 20th century (1900 - 1999) to find out when everyday items first appeared in homes.
Websites to practice your detective thinking!
Shape Sudoku - Try a different version of Sudoku which uses 9 different shapes instead of the digits 1 to 9. This is for the more experience Sudoku player (8 years and up). Click the start button to begin. You can hit the "give me a hint" button and any errors you have made will be highlighted in red; or if you've made no mistakes, a green square will show you where you can go next. Don't forget to check that each shape is in a row, column, or block can be used just once.
Color Sudoku - Try a different version of Sudoku which uses 9 different colors instead of the digits 1 to 9. This is for the more experience Sudoku player (8 years and up). Click the start button to begin. You can hit the "give me a hint" button and any errors you have made will be highlighted in red; or if you've made no mistakes, a green square will show you where you can go next. Don't forget to check that each color is in a row, column, or block can be used just once.
The Effective Detective – Join Arthur as he tries to guess which of his friends you’ve picked. You’ll give him three clues to help him decide. Then he’ll pick a friend and give you three clues. Make sure you check out all the clues. Be careful, it is easy to jump to conclusions in this game. Great game for 6-8 year olds.
What's in the Bag - This Read, Write,Think game gives clues to what is in the bag. Use the clues to solve the mystery and guess what's in the bag. This is a great detective thinking and reading game for 5-6 year olds.
Sudoku For Kids - Keep the practice mode at easy while you are learning. Hit the start button to begin. Don't forget to check that each number is in a row, column, or block can be used just once.
Mastermind Logic Game - This codebreaking game requires logic to find the right order of the color chips. The computer will give you feedback clues by using black and white chips to help you find the pattern. A white chip means that one of your colors is in the pattern, but not in the right place. A black chip means that one of your colors is in the pattern and in the right place! Get 4 black chips to break the code! There are six different levels so this game can be enjoyed by all ages!
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