Resources
Free E-Learning Sites and Programs
Dear families,
We have posted these free resources as they may help you and your family create learning opportunities at home. These are not resources associated with the 5th grade curriculum of Newton Public Schools.
If you have any questions on how to use these programs, feel free to reach out via e-mail.
Thank you,
Your 5th Grade Teachers
Scholastic Learn at Home
To support you, Scholastic has created the Scholastic Learn at Home website. This free resource provides all students with 20 days’ worth of exciting learning journeys that span the content areas created by their editors to keep our students actively engaged in learning while school is closed. Our students will have access to approximately three hours of meaningful learning opportunities per day, including projects based on exciting articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges, and so much more.
You can access the website by clicking on the image to your left. Or click this link: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-3-5.html
Brain Pop
Click on the image above to access the website.
BrainPop offers videos on a variety of content. We use this often in the classroom as the videos are fun while also providing clear and concise instruction. We left off in science covering the Water Cycle so anything related to the follow topics will be great science review for students:
- Water/ Water Cycle
- Matter Changing States
- Temperature
- Energy (For Review from our Electricity Unit)
How to Access
Brain Pop Username: newtonps_bo
Brain Pop Password: brainpop
Prodigy
Prodigy is a free online math game. Students can create characters and enter a world to practice their math skills. Access prodigy with this link: https://play.prodigygame.com/
How to Access
-Students can login with their Newton ID which is their LASSID Number and Password. It is also easy to create a separate account for free. Some students have accounts already and know their login information.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Learning Lab has a large selection of content related to science and social studies. It is free to join and you can create a free account to track your progress.
You can access the website here: https://learninglab.si.edu/
There is an information page for families here: https://learninglab.si.edu/distancelearning
You can also access the website by clicking the image on the left.
Social Studies Topics to Consider:
- Native American Nations
- European Explorers/ The New World
- Life in the 13 Colonies
- The American Revolution
Newsela
Newsela has a wide range of current event articles for students to read. By joining our class, our students will have access to assigned articles and articles at the 5th grade level. Please join our 5CM class on Newsela. Use the link below to join our class:
https://newsela.com/quickjoin/#/858S5Z
Our class code is: 858S5Z
Newsela Tip: If the article is too hard or too easy to read, change the "Lexile Level." There is a number with an L in the top right corner of the article. You can adjust the reading level of the article with this tool.
Keyboarding Without Tears
Keyboarding is a very important skill. We are here to help! Have your student log into Keyboarding without Tears to get started. The website is linked here: LINK and on the image to the left. You can also access the site via the Bowen Website, Students Page. Directions for signing in are posted in the letter below.
