Science/Social Studies/Health
Assignments will vary based on topic of study. Total work time should take 20-30 minutes discussion or exploration weekly. These items are more about exposure and building blocks for the future. Our class just completed the animal unit. We will begin working on second quarter materials consisting of Day/Night activties. Some additonal items this year include rocks, motion, matter, and texture (consisentcy of items). Have your child identify hard, soft, bumpy, smooth, hot, and cold items that they touch. See if they can name more textures you have around the home. We are working with the other senses too. Don't be surprised if your child starts sniffing around for sweet tasting snacks after school.
Science Websites
Earth's Treasures Webquest-
Complete this webquest to learn about taking care of our Earth
http://students.kennesaw.edu/~knk9588/earth.htm
Animal Printouts
Use this Enchanted Learning site to research your favorite animals;
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/
Sorting Plants and Animals game
Play the game and then complete the online quiz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/variation.shtml
Animals Tour
Play a game, watch a video clip and take a quiz about animals
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/tour.htm?animals
The Great Habitat Match-up Game
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/habitat/
The Magic Schoolbus Gets An Earful-
a game about sound
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/sound/#
Weather Whiz Kids
http://www.weatherwhizkids.com
Social Studies Websites
The First Thanksgiving:
This site explores the journey of the pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving.
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/index.htm
Martin Luther King, Jr:
This site provides information and phots about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/mlk/news/index.asp?article=home&topic=0
The White House:
The White House for Kids gives lots of information about presidents. You can also take a virtual tour of the white house.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white-house-101/
Patriotic Songs:
Listen to America's patriotic songs
http://www.patrioticon.org/patriotic-soundfiles.htm
December Celebrations-
Use this webquest to learn about holiday celebrations around the world.
http://www.mindspring.com/~tjbayne05/Christmas/decembercelebrations.htmlBen's Guide to Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html
Community Helpers:
This site gives descriptions of different community helpers.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/index.htm
Assignments will vary based on topic of study. Total work time should take 20-30 minutes discussion or exploration weekly. These items are more about exposure and building blocks for the future. Our class just completed the animal unit. We will begin working on second quarter materials consisting of Day/Night activties. Some additonal items this year include rocks, motion, matter, and texture (consisentcy of items). Have your child identify hard, soft, bumpy, smooth, hot, and cold items that they touch. See if they can name more textures you have around the home. We are working with the other senses too. Don't be surprised if your child starts sniffing around for sweet tasting snacks after school.
Science Websites
Earth's Treasures Webquest-
Complete this webquest to learn about taking care of our Earth
http://students.kennesaw.edu/~knk9588/earth.htm
Animal Printouts
Use this Enchanted Learning site to research your favorite animals;
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/
Sorting Plants and Animals game
Play the game and then complete the online quiz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/variation.shtml
Animals Tour
Play a game, watch a video clip and take a quiz about animals
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/tour.htm?animals
The Great Habitat Match-up Game
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/habitat/
The Magic Schoolbus Gets An Earful-
a game about sound
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/sound/#
Weather Whiz Kids
http://www.weatherwhizkids.com
Social Studies Websites
The First Thanksgiving:
This site explores the journey of the pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving.
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/index.htm
Martin Luther King, Jr:
This site provides information and phots about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/mlk/news/index.asp?article=home&topic=0
The White House:
The White House for Kids gives lots of information about presidents. You can also take a virtual tour of the white house.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white-house-101/
Patriotic Songs:
Listen to America's patriotic songs
http://www.patrioticon.org/patriotic-soundfiles.htm
December Celebrations-
Use this webquest to learn about holiday celebrations around the world.
http://www.mindspring.com/~tjbayne05/Christmas/decembercelebrations.htmlBen's Guide to Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html
Community Helpers:
This site gives descriptions of different community helpers.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/index.htm