Embedded Files
Library Websites
Helpful Resources/Websites
Destiny Online Catalog (South Hill Elementary Library) - Look for library books that are available in our library.
The World Almanac - Helpful Hints - Get "helpful hints" on using the World Almanac and Book of Facts to find a variety of facts and information.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary - Don't have a dictionary or thesaurus at home? Look up definitions, parts of speech, the word of the day and more using this online dictionary.
World Atlas Information on using an atlas, continents, hemispheres, definitions and location of the prime meridian and equator, in addition to a variety of other world information.
Homework Help (Discovery Education) - Get homework help in a variety of subjects. This site also gives access for "Step-by-Step Math" and games and interactives.
Homework Help (National Geographic Kids) - Students can get animal facts, access to an encyclopedia, maps, and a glossary to help them with homework.
Kids.gov - "The official kids' portal for U.S. government."
National Geographic Kids - A great resource for information & photographs on animals, places and topics of science.
Shelver - This library game gives students the opportunity to shelve books correctly on the shelf by using call numbers (fiction and non-fiction).
Virginia Readers Choice - Virginia Readers Choice website to view a list of books for this season as well as getting information on voting.
Roll a Dice - A website where students can roll a dice to use with activities.
The First Thanksgiving - A virtual tour provided by Scholastic. Just click on the tabs found underneath the title to find out information about the Mayflower, Daily Life, the Feast, and Historical Letters (primary sources).
Helpful Articles
What Next to Read - An article created by Common Sense Media gives a list of books for different age groups to read. Also has articles on "How to Raise of Reader," "Help Your Kids Find Books with Diverse Characters," and "5 Teen Lit Books Parents Should Read."
Doing Internet Research at the Elementary Level - An article by Mary Beth Hertz where she explains how to help children to do internet research. She also gives several links to a variety of websites of great resources.
The 6 Online Research Skills Your Students Need - An article discussing 6 research skills students need when doing online research.
Helpful Videos
Taking Better Care of Books - A video where Mrs. Hayes, the librarian, discusses recently damaged books and how to take better care of books.
Nonfiction Text Features - A video found on www.youtube.com that explains informational text features. (Duration: 9:15 by: Melissa White)
Dewey Decimal Review - A video titled "Bob the Alien Discoveres the Dewey Decimal System" (Duration: 2:41 by: Capstone Publishers)
George Ferris & His Ferris Wheel - a biographical video about the creator of the ferris wheel, George Ferris. Great examples of "primary sources." (Duration: 5:45 mins.)
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' - A great story by Eileen Spinelli; a perfect for the holiday season. (Duration: 10:42)
Tia Isa Wants a Car - a video in which Meg Medina talks about "The Real Tia Isa" (Duration: 3:32)
Library Lessons Resources
"Carrying-in" Photo (Primary Source) — Another photo from Library of Congress on Child Labor.
"Migrant Family" (Primary Source) — A photograph from the Library of Congress to use with Primary Source lesson.
"Migrant Mother" (Primary Source) — A photograph from the Library of Congress to use with Primary Source lesson.
"Migrant Mother" photos (Primary Source) — More photos taken by Dorothea Lange of migrant mother.
"Reader" Photograph (Primary Source) — A photograph from the Library of Congress to use with Primary Source lesson.
"Steamer Glass" Photograph (Primary Source) — A photograph from the Library of Congress to use with Primary Source lesson.
"The Real Tia Isa" with Meg Medina — This video is a companion video with the book "Tia Isa Wants a Car" by Meg Medina. In this video the author tells us about "the real Tia Isa."
A History of Child Labor — Use for background knowledge in primary source lesson.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Bet You Didn't Know: St. Patrick's Day — A video on the history of St. Patrick's Day.
Child Labor in U.S. — Use with Primary Source lesson.
Dewey Decimal Powerpoint - Grade 3 — This powerpoint introduces Melville Dewey and the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
Don't Let the Pigeon Touch the Books — A video in which Pigeon shows students things we should not do to our library books.
Eyewitness to History — History website
Farming in the 1930's - Okies — This website gives historical information about migrant workers.
Franklin's Halloween — Duration: 22:57
Franklin the Coach/Franklin Plays it Safe
Halloween Theme Music — Duration: 1:06:45 - Only for listening to theme music; will not watch.
Magic School Bus In the Haunted House — Duration: 25:53
Migrant Worker Video — Library of Congress spokesperson speaks of "Migrant Worker" photograph taken by Dorothea Lange.
Nighttime at the Prince William County Fair — And intro video to the fair (Duration: 1:50 min.)
Shocking Images of Child Labor — Use with Primary Source lesson.
St. Joseph School Library - Review Games — Library games for review and assessment.
Sweet Search — Kid-friendly search engine
The Dust Bowl & Migrant Workers (Primary Sources) — Information to go with photograph of "Migrant Worker"
The Magic School Bus Busasaurus
The Magic School Bus Gains Weight — Duration: 20:34
The Magic School Bus in a Beehive
The Magic School Bus Mussel Beach
The Magic School Bus Takes a Dive
The Man Who Walked Between Two Towers
Trash and Treasure Words Video (Note Taking) — A PowerPoint that gives students information on taking notes. Use with Research lesson
Uncle Jed's Barbershop — A reading of the book, "Uncle Jed's Barbershop" by Margaree King Mitchell.
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