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If you haven't been to SEARCHASAURUS yet, you'll find a link
under "Databases" on the library's homepage. Look there to find SIRS
DISCOVERER also, or try the sites below:
Animal Diversity Web
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology sponsors this animal database
where students may search for information on an animal and find pictures and
sounds also.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html
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| | Ocean Life
Here you will find a helpful gateway to online resources covering marine
animals. This website was created by an Ohio school district, especially
for
student use.
http://www.nwoca.org/~hol_www/OceanAnimals.html
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| | BIOMES **
Earth Observatory
Visit NASA'a Earth Observatory to find information and pictures on the
biomes
of the world.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/
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| | Enchanted Learning.com
You will be enchanted with all that this site has to offer!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
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| | ELEMENTS **
Periodic Table of Elements
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
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| | Chem4Kids
An overview of chemistry, including a link to the elements.
http://www.chem4kids.com/
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| | Chemical Elements
This site was originally created as an eighth grade project but the creator
has expanded and improved his page over the years to produce an
award-winning website!
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
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| | GEOLOGIC TIME PERIODS
Here are two great sites on geologic time periods:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Geologictime.html
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University of California Museum of Paleontology
Click here to investigate the Mesozoic Era and scroll to the bottom of that
page to link to individual periods of the era.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mesozoic/mesozoic.html
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| | This site might be particularly helpful as you research the climate of each
geologic time period. Many more details can also be found here!
http://www.palaeos.com/Mesozoic/Mesozoic.htm
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| | ASTRONOMY
Find out about the stars and constellations at Enchanted Learning's website!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/
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| | SKY STORIES
Read some ancient Greek myths explaining how the stars got their names.
http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/skywatch/stories/index.html
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| | Click on the link below to find out more about your constellation.
Scroll down the page to locate your constellation in alphabetical order. As
you read the article, look for the information that is important to you.
(Some parts are just what you need, but some parts get very technical.
Hold the LEFT CLICK DOWN on the mouse as you highlight what you wish to
copy. Now RIGHT-CLICK to COPY the section you need. Then minimize the
webpage and open WORD. Now PASTE the information into your WORD document.
This saves a lot of time and paper!
http://www.astronomical.org/portal/modules/wfsection/index.php?category=1
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| | JUST FOR FUN! -- PLAYING WITH NUMBERS
Click on the site below to really boggle your mind! Just follow the
directions on the screen -- it works every time! BUT HOW??
http://digicc.com/fido/
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| | MATH LINKS from MRS. MALPASS
50 Math Practice Games - Skillswise
The address below links to the Skillwise MATH GAMES "home page."
Or see # 1 - 16 below for games on specific skills.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/games/
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| | 1. Decimals - Comparing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/comparing/decimalspercentages/game.shtml
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| | 2. Ordering Decimals -- "Ted the Builder Game"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/laddergame.html
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| | 3. Decimals - Place Value Positions
http://www.aaamath.com/plc51b-placevalues.html
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| | 4. Decimals - Practice and Activities
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/decimals/introductiontodecimals/factsheet.shtml
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| | 5. Decimals - Ordering -- "Ladder Game"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/laddergame.html
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| | 6. Mental Addition Subtraction practice
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/phase4_20030829/Mathematics/Keystage2/Numbers/Anintroductiont/Introduction/default.htm
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| | 7. Multiplication table
http://www.aaastudy.com/mul.htm
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| | 8. Multiples and Factors game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/gridgame.html
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| | 9. Math E-Labs Grade 5
http://www.harcourtschool.com/elab/grade_5.html
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| | 10. Math review games – Click on the green e-lab flag. Can you find it?
For Mrs. Malpass's favorite challenge:
Choose Grade 5
Measurement and Geometry takes you to–
TRANSFORMATIONS!!! On the Coordinate Grid.
PRACTICE first and then try to beat the computer or a partner!
http://www.hbschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html
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| | 11. More Math Review Games Grade 5
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/auto/13/5.html
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| | 12. Math terms grade 5
http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math_advantage/glossary5.html
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| | 13. Math E-Labs Grade 6
http://www.harcourtschool.com/elab/grade_6.html
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| | 14. Math Review Games Grade 6
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/auto/13/6.html
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| | 15. Math Terms grade 6
http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math_advantage/glossary6.html
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| | 16. Times Table Practice:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/game.shtml
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| | ANOTHER GREAT MATH LINK!
Mrs. Gebhardt suggests this website for math activities. To begin, click on
the Teacher and you can then choose a grade range and topic of study.
(This site, the National Library of Visual Manipulatives, offers over 100
interactive software programs for K-12.)
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/index.html
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| | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY WEBSITES
Energy Matters
This website focuses on the Advantages and Disadvantages of each alternative
energy resource.
http://library.thinkquest.org/20331/types/solar/advant.html
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| | Energy Resources
This website explains how each alternative energy resource works, the
advantages & disadvantages of each, and which ones are renewable.
http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/
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