Content
https://citationsy.com/ - use for sourcing your resources
SOCIAL STUDIES
Kidtopia Social Studies - then find your state
Practicing State Abbreviations:
GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES FOR STATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Video on where the states are found along with symbols to remember:
Practicing Recognizing the State Flags of the United States:
Researching the 50 States:
Practicing Recognizing the States within the United States Map:
Tour America:
SCIENCE
Mrs. Simacek - free science videos - https://mysterydoug.com/
SPACE
SCIENCE FAIR
More research links for Science Fair:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml#browseallprojects
http://www.scienceprojectresources.com/
http://www.education.com/science-fair/fifth-grade/
http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/ideas/science-fair-projects/grade-5/
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/science-fair-project-ideas/#inexpensive-science-fair
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COMPOSTING
My Garbology - 9/16/13
Poster rubric - 11/13/12
Multimedia Presentation rubric - 11/13/12
How to Teach Composting to Kids
What to Compost & What Not to Compost
MICROWORLDS
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzbio.html
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CHICKS
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EARTH SYSTEMS
earth.rice.edu/mtpe/geo/geosphere.html
atmosphere - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/702/earths-atmosphere
four seasons - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/636/four-seasons
water cycle - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/424/all-about-the-water-cycle
ecosystems - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/subject/89
biomes & habitats - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/subject/89
humans and the environment - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/subject/89
Save our Earth - http://www.pkearthandspace.com/subject/120
great Site with all the spheres http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0132-water-is-important-to-lifer.php
http://www.geography4kids.com/files/atm_intro.html
Biosphere video - http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?SearchText=biosphere&lid=4932046&ID=879630
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ELECTRICITY/ENERGY
Energy Story
HUMAN BODY
Muscular System 2
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/HumanBody/BodyMuscles.htm
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Muscles/index.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/5777/mus2.htm
TrueFlix - 2-24-12
Life Science Activities 11-18-11 from Mrs. Davis - ask Mrs. S for passwords
How Long It Takes to Digest Food
Layouts of the Land:
GOOGLE’S HIDDEN GEO TREASURES
Smarty Pins or GeoGuessr (Great geo Games)
Earth-Picker (Geo Game)
The True Size (Awesome for students to understand the actual size of countries)
Earth Engine Time Lapse (Amazing for seeing changes using timelapse photos)
Google Tour Builder (Building slide presentations using Google Earth)
Google Cultural Institute (Awesome for looking at historical artifacts)
Google Cultural Institute-(A snapshot of the actual "Lab" that has been built in France)
My Maps (Great tool for collaborating and sharing personalized maps)
Google Night Walk (A "virtual walk" through Marseille)
GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES
Quiz Hub: Geography 10/19
Tour the States Video link 2017
State Abbreviations 11/15
Another fun state game 11/15
USA Flags - 9/23/11
50 States - 9/22/11
Physical Map - 9/9/11
USA Map Match Game - 3/28/11
US Landforms - 8/11/11
Roger Johnson's Welcome to USA Site
US Quick Facts from the US Census Bureau
MUST SEE - LANDFORMS - 9/19/12
Google's Hidden Geo Treasures
Smarty Pins or GeoGuessr (Great geo Games)
Earth-Picker (Geo Game)
Pursued (Geo Game)
The True Size (Awesome for students to undrstand the actual size of countries)
Earth Engine Time Lapse (Amazing for seeing changes using timelapse photos)
Google Tour Builder (Building slide presentations using Google Earth)
Google Cultural Institute (Awesome for looking at historical artifacts)
Google Cultural Institute-(A snapshot of the actual "Lab" that has been built in France)
My Maps (Great tool for collaborating and sharing personalized maps)
Google Night Walk (A "virtual walk" through Marseille)
Panoramio (People share their own pictures at locations all over the world for a more personalized experience)
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US GOVERNMENT
Colonial Williamsburg 12-15-11 & Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg
Liberty's Kids 11-21-11
Colonial Newspaper 11-21-11
American History Timeline 11-21-11
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Current Events (From Ms. Reszel)
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CONFLICT UNIT
CONFLICT HISTORY - 1-4-13
US Timeline of Wars & Conflicts - 1-4-13
Korean War - 3-13-12
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US GOVERNMENT
NEW FROM MS. FRANCO TO HELP WITH YOUR PROJECTS - CLICK HERE
Research tool from Ms. Franco 4-16 http://school.eb.com/levels/middle
Congress for Kids Learn about the Branches of Government, Political Parties, Elections, and much more - 3-17-14
U.S. Government - 2-24-12
FDR Monument - 3-7-12
WEBQUEST - 3/29/11
United States Government Webquest
Schoolhouse Rock - I'm Just a Bill YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Three Ring Government YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Constitution YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence YouTube - sung by the Fifth Dimension
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Colonies
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Immigration
Introductory Video - 10/16/13
LIB GUIDE - try this for many resources on Immigration
Ducksters - great for country research
CIA World Factbook - great for country research
Interactive Tour of Ellis Island
Ellis Island 1-5-12
Immigration 1-3-12
Ellis Island 1-12-12
About Ellis Island:
Ellis Island Statistics (Immigration Statistics 1892 to 1924 by Nationality)
Chief U.S. Immigration Receiving Stations 1921
Immigration Statistics and American Census Information:
Immigration and Naturalization Service Statistics 1892-1924
Ethnicity Statistics (Breakdown by Nationality of All Immigrants 1899-1931)
The United States Census from 1900-2000
U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
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HISTORY TIMELINE 3/19/15
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1/16 - What are the most significant events in American History? Start your research with these sites:
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/usa/history-timeline
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushi
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/usahistoryindex.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/story/
http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/HistorySubjects/events.html
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ushistoryperiods.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0902416.html
http://mrnussbaum.com/us-history-timeline/
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0902416.html
http://listverse.com/2011/07/14/top-10-important-events-in-us-history/
http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/14-american-history-timeline.htm
http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline.html
http://www.qrcodesinmarketing.net/important-dates-in-history.html
http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html
http://americancultures.pbworks.com/f/Overview%C2%A0of%C2%A0US%C2%A0History.pdf
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/index.php
http://mrnussbaum.com/us-history-timeline/
http://www.usa4kids.com/Timeline.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1230058.stm
NEW FROM MS. FRANCO TO HELP WITH YOUR PROJECTS - CLICK HERE
Research tool from Ms. Franco 4-16 http://school.eb.com/levels/middle
Congress for Kids Learn about the Branches of Government, Political Parties, Elections, and much more - 3-17-14
U.S. Government - 2-24-12
FDR Monument - 3-7-12
WEBQUEST - 3/29/11
United States Government Webquest
Schoolhouse Rock - I'm Just a Bill YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Three Ring Government YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Constitution YouTube
Schoolhouse Rock - Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence YouTube - sung by the Fifth Dimension
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Colonies
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Election
How the Electoral College Works YouTube - 10/22/12
Play the Election - 10/22/12
History of Voting YouTube - 10/22/12
Infographic Election - 10/22/12
Scholastic Election - 10/22/12
Win the Whitehouse - Brainpop Game
44 Presidents Rap - 2/26/14
GENERAL RESOURCES
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http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/nutritionforkids/games/index.htm
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
Discovery Channel - Human Body
Choose a System and Learn About it
First Aid (go to tab—Nursing for Kids)
Heart attack—rescue simulation
Human body—body parts matching
Human Body—videos on how body work
Inside the Human Body: Grades 4-6
INVENTIONS
Enchanted Learning Research Inventors tool
How Stuff Works - 5/13
NATURE
Feature Article October-November, 2010
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Current Events for children
DOGO News 12-14-11 DOGOnews is an online newspaper and web guide for children.
YOUNGZINE 12-14-11 Youngzine is a one-of-a-kind Web site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world -- in a simple, engaging and interactive manner.
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OTHER FUN SITES
Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle?
Dear Students, Teachers, Parents, and Friends,
Thank you for your participation in the Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle? geography game over the past eight years! I have been encouraged by the many people of all ages who want to learn more about the geography, history, and interesting attractions of our state. Sadly, since I will be ending my time as First Lady this month, the game will be officially retired. I am very grateful to each and every one of you who has participated in the game.
I am extremely grateful to the classroom teachers who teach exciting lessons about Wisconsin every single day and who make learning so lively and fun for students, and I greatly thank all the fourth through eighth grade teachers who have supported and promoted Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle?. At school visits, it has been exciting to see the creative ways the game has been used and even displayed on posters, SMART Board presentations, and activity sheets. I will miss being at your schools and discussing Wisconsin geography, history, and fun facts with you!
I am very grateful to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism who made this game possible. I encourage you to continue to support its work and our Wisconsin businesses. They supplied wonderful prizes and motivated many students to learn. Finally, I thank all the bright and enthusiastic students who tackled the clues, researched the answers, and were responsible for the 30,000 entries each year. You are awesome!
All the students who played the game were winners, but I know only a few could enjoy the weekly winner prizes each year. I was thrilled to meet so many weekly winners and their families and celebrate with them.
In the weeks and months ahead, I hope students continue to learn about Wisconsin by using previous clues found at http://jessicadoyle.wisconsin.gov/wheresjessica/game_archive.asp?locid=136. I know teachers will continue to promote state pride and culture, and I encourage them to start their own Where in Wisconsin? games. Think of the possibilities!
Thanks again, and I wish you all the best for the holiday season and the new year. On Wisconsin!
Sincerely,
Jessica Doyle
COMING TO AMERICA
Immigration Ellis Island - 11/14/13
Introduction Video - 10/16/13
Westward Expansion Reading Resources - 2-24-12
Colonial Williamsburg 12-15-11 & Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg
Liberty's Kids 11-21-11
Colonial Newspaper 11-21-11
American History Timeline 11-21-11
Trail of Tears1-5-12 rasd; brainpop