Students
Library Lessons worth revisiting ....
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A First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip
https://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/virtual-field-trip
Exploring the First Thanksgiving: In this interactive Thanksgiving journey, you are the Historian
Thanksgiving Interactive
What really happened at the First Thanksgiving?
Become a history detective and find out!
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Are you up for the Imaginormous Challenge? If you are interested, please visit
To learn more, see Mrs. Francisco for the details.
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In honor of Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss' Birthday (March 2nd), we are exploring the seussational world of Dr. Seuss
In honor of Black History Month, we remember all of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions and accomplishments in making our world a better place. Check out this Google slides presentation created by some of our very own Forest Avenue Fifth Graders.
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In honor of the Hour of Code, Forest Avenue students had the opportunity to code during their library classes with Mrs. Francisco. Students are encouraged to keep coding throughout the year. Please visit our Hour of Code page!
Check out the photos from our Hour of Code in the Library.
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Exploring the American Revolution
https://www.britannica.com/event/American-Revolution
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/americanrevolution/
http://www.factcite.com/useh/4000130full.html
http://besthistorysites.net/american-history/revolution-independence/
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Fire Prevention
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SOLAR ECLIPSE
Never look directly into the Sun because it could damage your eyes!! This rule holds true during an eclipse, even though the sky will get dark! The only way to safely look directly at the Sun during an eclipse is through special solar-viewing glasses. Click here for you a list of reputable manufacturers and authorized dealers of solar filters and viewers; these include companies with which members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force have had prior (and positive!) experience as well as companies whose products have been certified safe by authorities that are recognized and whose certification have been confirmed to be genuine.
Check out AugustEclipse.com. This website offers advice for kids (ages 2-11) on how to watch the eclipse safely, an educational video with the Space Racers (see below for more information) characters, a hands-on eclipse activity and an "eclipse viewing kit" that's available free via online download. The aim is to help kids understand the science behind the total eclipse.
Use the Eclipse Map to figure out where the total eclipse is visible and at what times.
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2017-august-21
For West Babylon, New York, check out https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@5143630?iso=20170821
Blastoff! Check out Space Racers. This website highlights the TV segments aimed at preschoolers. Each episode showcases the joy of space, while making sure that the youngsters learn as much as they can about the science and have fun while doing it.
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Third Graders explore and learn about owl pellets.
https://sites.google.com/a/wbschools.org/falibrary/speech-hearing-awareness-month
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February is Black History Month
To learn more about African-Americans who have contributed to the world in a postive way, we can visit these websites or check out the Biography section in the Forest Avenue Library. See Mrs. Francisco for username/login and password information.
http://www.firefacts.org/
What to Do in a Fire
KidsHealth.org/kid/watch/er/fire_safety.html
When It’s Just You in an Emergency Kids
Health.org/kid/watch/house/emergency.html
When It’s Just You After School
KidsHealth.org/kid/watch/house/homealone.html
How to Use 911
KidsHealth.org/kid/watch/er/911.html
Being Safe in the Kitchen
KidsHealth.org/kid/watch/house/safe_in_kitchen.html
Playing With Fire?
KidsHealth.org/kid/watch/house/fires.html
Finding Out About Fireworks Safety Kids
Health.org/kid/watch/out/fireworks.html
When Can I Use the Oven and Stove?
KidsHealth.org/kid/talk/when/when_stove.html
http://www.greatchicagofire.org/
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Explore the fabulously curious Wonderopolis. You will be amazed at what you explore, discover & learn.
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Our Kindergartners are learning all about being healthy. With that in mind, we explored and learned more about the importance of what's on my plate.
Nourish Interactive features nutritional education for kids in a fun way.
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The month of March is Women's History Month.
Mrs. Francisco's 5th graders will be doing a Women's History Internet Scavenger Hunt.
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As part of the research process, we must learn how to properly cite our sources. We need to give credit where credit is due. For more help, check out
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A fond farewell to our Forest Avenue School 2020 Fifth Graders.
Stationed at the entrance of the Forest Avenue School 2020 Fifth Grade Moving Up Car Parade, here's Mrs. Francisco & Mrs. Weisbacker's snapshots. Congrats to our entire Forest Avenue Class of 2020! We'll miss you.