Helpful Internet Sites for Students & Parents!
ONLINE 5TH GR MATH TEXT BOOK:Go to http://macmillanmh.com/ose
Our whole text book ONLINE!! Use ACCESS CODE: EFE986BD7C under
the STUDENT LOGIN box.
Our Math text book is available online for parent and student
use. This is an excellent place for review, clarification,
practice, EXTRA CREDIT quizzes, working ahead, or more in depth.
Email all quiz scores to me for extra credit:
kfranklin@tvusd.k12.ca.us .
http://macmillanmh.com/ose
Math text book SUPPORT. Lots of excellent tutorials, games,
explanations, extra practice. TRY IT!! This is an excellent
place
for review, clarification, practice, EXTRA CREDIT quizzes,
working ahead, or more in depth.
Email all quiz scores to me for extra credit:
kfranklin@tvusd.k12.ca.us .
http://www.ca.gr5math.com
A fun Solar System review slide show with music!
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=30ab76519ed4c677e990
NASA site on the Solar System. Find the newest facts and news on
this amazing topic here!
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm
NASA website filled with interesting science!
Learn more about being a scientist and what NASA is currently up
to!
http://www.nasa.gov
Place the State- STATE LOCATION practice
Test your knowledge of the location of each of the states in
America.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
Our Social Studies book has a wonderful website!
http://www.cahistorysocialscience.com/
The PBS Democracy Project
Learn all about how our government works!
http://www.pbs.org/democracy/kids/
National Geographic for Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Presidents of the United States
All you ever wanted to know about America's presidents
http://www.presidentsusa.net/
White House for Kids
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html
A great 5th grade teacher's web site filled with super links and
information
http://www.mrcoley.com/studentlinks.htm
Guys Read is a great site to help movitivate males to read. It
offers a list of books recommended by the webmaster, popular
children's author Jon Sczieska, and others suggested by visitors
to the website.
www.guysread.com/
Fun activities - by girls....for girls.
http://www.missoandfriends.com/
Education Place - K-8 resources for teachers, students, and
parents
http://www.eduplace.com/index.html
Thinkfinity by Verizon: FREE educational resources for everyone,
students,
families, & teachers
http://www.thinkfinity.org/
States & Capitals Online Games & Quizzes
Many advertisments, but good as you can practice by region.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
States Location Timed Practice
http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
States & Capitals Online Game
http://www.maps.com/games/caps.html
States & Capitals games with various levels.
Excellent family site filled with great educational items.
http://www.funbrain.com/where/
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
Online Assignment: Watch video and respond
http://students.discoveryeducation.com/genericStudentIndex.cfm?cdPasscode=TBD75-DB39
ELEMENT FLASH CARDS by Jefferson Labs. Science Site on MATTER
that has interesting games and information regarding Science and
Math.Check out the Student Zone!
http://education.jlab.org/elementflashcards/index.html
RESEARCH REPORT site to support and guide students
http://www.ri.net/schools/East_Greenwich/research.html
Great Schools. Informative parenting site that promotes involved
parents & successful kids. Articles by grade level answer many
common educational questions and offers great advice for success.
http://www.greatschools.net/articles/53/Fifth-Grade
Easily Create a Bibliography for Reports! Enter resource
information to create citations for your bibliography.
Easily and quickly formats information typed in to be able to
print out bibliography in MLA or APA style. Either is fine for
our use. Middle and high schools frequently use MLA and colleges
use APA format.
http://www.citationmachine.net/
STAR Info, Sample Test Questions, and Explanations:
California's annual Standardized Testing and Reporting,STAR
tests, are given to all students across the state in May. Scores
are mailed to parents usually in August. An explanation from the
web site follows:
The California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
measures how well the California education system and its
students are performing.
These tests measure student achievement in:
Mathematics
English–language Arts
Science
History-social science
Purposes for Testing
Teachers, parents and education officials can use the results to
identify strengths and weaknesses in order to improve student
learning. Students and their parents can compare individual
academic abilities against grade-level requirements and the
results of other students in that grade.
http://www.starsamplequestions.org/welcome.html
The Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone includes interactive games
and activities for kids. GREAT SPOT TO GET ENGAGED WITH COLONIAL
TIMES!!
www.history.org/kids
Microsoft Photostory. Download for free to make movies like we
learn in computer lab to showcase our learning. Movies can be
brought into the classroom to share on a flashstick.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx
Living history museum that offers colonial education programs
and
resources for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts.
www.history.org
Play the Place Value game from Jefferson Labs!! Fun and
beneficial to improve your familarity with large numbers.
http://education.jlab.org/placevalue/index.html
A wonderful site that compiles teachers lessons and games for all
grade levels listed by subject. Lots of fun and informative how
tos and practice. Useful for all content areas in all grade
levels.
Powerpoint Lessons & Games
TRANSITION Words and phrases interactive online practice
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/
SCIENCE - PLANTS- Interactive Plant Cell
Spanish Explorers
Excellent site with kid-friendly information on Spanish explorers
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/spanish_explorers.htm
Divisibility Rules
Practice with divisibility rules and how they are a GREAT
shortcut!
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol3/divisibility.html
TerraServer Maps
Amazing aerial photographs and maps of virtually anywhere in
America
http://terraserver-usa.com/
Boat Safe Kids
This site shows how maps and charts are made.
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/mercator.htm
Wordly Wise site filled with games, word lists, activities, and
opportunities to increase student vocabulary!!
http://www.wordlywise3000.com/games/book05.cfm