Interested in some AWESOME online activities?
Check these sites out!
SUPER COOL WEBSITE
http://www.squidoo.com/around-the-world-crafts-for-kids
If you're bored on a weekend - or any day of the week - check out these cool craft activities for kids! Some activities are expensive, but others require very few supplies and look awesome. I will try to do some of the activities in class, but the more expensive ones may need to be completed at home!
Websites that may Interest You
*glogster.com
A fun presentation website that allows you to add pictures and animation to your "posters."
*brainpop.com
Short educational videos and resources about a variety of subjects.
* edheads.com
A science website.
* funbrain.com
Educational games, online editions of popular books, and a math arcade!
* kerpoof.com
Make a cartoon storyboard. A great alternative to a book report!
* storybird.com
Use this website to write and illustrate your own story.
* wordle.net
Make "word clouds" with vocabulary terms and/or key concepts.
Math for Parents!
A common concern for parents and students alike is where to find answers when questions arise about math homework. The website listed below has some excellent resources. The listing on the left has a "site for parents" tab. After clicking on the tab, click on "mathematical help." From here, scroll down the page and you will see a red, blue, and green textbook. Click on the red book to access valuable information about concepts being taught in the 6th grade connected math series. AP students begin the year with Bits and Pieces III and Honors students begin the year with Data About Us. I will update this page as we progress through books so that you can find the appropriate resources based on what material your child is currently working on. As always, you can also e-mail me at Sharon.Klump@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions about math homework and I will be happy to assist as best as possible through e-mail.
http://connectedmath.msu.edu/
Science Websites
* The American Museum of National History has a wonderful site that explores a variety of science topics. You can play scientific games and read about various topics such as zoology, marine biology, genetics, and anthropology. We will use some of these activities in class, but the site would also be a great exploration opportunity for you.
http://www.amnh.org/ology/
* Our curriculum providers, FOSS, have created an online supplement to be used with our textbook. We will be using various activities from the website during class, but these activities and graphics provide an extension opportunity to be used during their independent work times.
To access, please follow these steps:
1. Go to fossweb.com
2. Click on "middle school"
3. Select the topic of study
4. Click on "________ multimedia"
5. Username: houston111
password: science
Enjoy!
Language Arts Websites
* storybird.com
Use this website to write and illustrate your own story.
* wordle.net
Make "word clouds" with vocabulary terms and/or key concepts.
Math Websites
http://www.coolmath.com/
http://www.aplusmath.com/
Who said math can't be fun? Challenge your mind with some math games online!
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
Working on homework and not sure what a word means? Look it up here!
Websites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqC79WrpKg
5 Themes of Geography Rap - Can you make your own? If we have any social studies rappers - they are welcome to present their raps to the rest of the class as long as Ms. Klump gets to preview the rap in advance! :)
