This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 36 vocabulary words on the topic of Presidents' Day. It also includes an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Presidents' Day (382 words) and ideas for President's Day lessons.
This is an index of links to activities using root words. These activities are separated into 3 levels of difficulty. These interactive, vocabulary puzzles and activities use Latin and Greek "roots and cells" to help unlock word meanings. There are eight exercises in each lesson and they include various word puzzles such as crosswords, wordsearch, and fill-ins. Java is required.
This lesson plan features the Latin roots CERN-CER-CRE = separate, distinguish; JUR/JUS = law, right; LEG = law. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a vocabulary word list. Words: adjustment, certificate, collegiate, concern, concerto, illegal, injury, juror, justify, legislature, privilege, secrecy
This lesson plan features the Latin roots GRAD = step, walk, degree; MOT = move; CAS/CID = fall, sink. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a vocabulary word list. Words: cascade, casualty, centigrade, commotion, emotional, gradually, graduation, incidence, ingredient, momentarily, occasional, remote
This lesson plan features the Latin roots NAT = be born; TRACT = pull, draw; SEQU/SECU = follow. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue, and a vocabulary word list. Words: Attractive, Consequence, Contract, Executive, Good-natured, International, Nativity, Portrait, Pursuit, Retraction, Subsequent, Unnatural
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to the Baseball World Series. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Baseball (396 words) and the lyrics to the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration allows one to read the "Three Little Piggy-back Satellites," and then play the Nanosat Flingman game. [Requires Shockwave]
Try your hand at identifying the uses of several stone age tools with this game from NOVA. Find out about each one and marvel at the specialization the Paleoindian was capable of.
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills are appropriate for students in grades th3-5. Additional features include links to related history, lesson plans, and articles on pearls. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units
This interactive game gives you a variety of measuring tools and measuring opportunity. For this game of chance you choose the correct tool for the job that needs to be measured. Everything you need for this game is listed and/or available right at the website.
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
In this enrichment game, the nets for nine solids are displayed. The twist is that each net has been cut into two pieces. The challenge is find the pieces that go together.
This website includes short videos that expose students to the world of science and nature; more importantly, they can provide students with insight into the kinds of things that are involved in the pursuit of a career in science and nature. Although these videos are not explicitly intended to serve as career guidance pieces, they can certainly be a valuable resource to students when coupled with the guided interpretation of a counselor or teacher. The content in the videos may be a bit advanced for younger elementary grades, but too child-oriented in presentation for older elementary grades. This resource would be most appropriate for third and fourth grade students.
Network Collapse is a virtual reality experience designed to help teach concepts from the Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards. Grade 6-12 students interactively learn about how information is transmitted and protected on networks. Players assume the role of a router and must transfer incoming data packets to the correct outgoing pathway without losing too many.
NewsFeed Defenders is a challenging game designed to sharpen students' news literacy skills. In Newsfeed Defenders, students will: Join a fictional social media site focused on news and information; Learn elements of high-quality journalism and markers of deceptive posts; Spot dubious posts that sneak in through hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting. For the best play experience, click "Play Fullscreen" in the upper right area of the screen. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify markers of verification, transparency, accountability, and independence in news stories. Define and identify problematic news items, and other news-related types of misinformation. Explain a variety of strategies to verify images and information. Evaluate text for bias based on word choices and framing methods. Use third-party information to judge credibility of a source.
Keeping students safe in the digital world remains a concern for parents and teachers. Reliable resources are needed to help instruct students on how to stay safe and protect themselves while using technology.This content package contains resources for students, parents and teachers. Spanning all grade levels, there are interactive games for students, informative videos and activities for parents and content rich lesson plans for teachers. All resources are easily accessed and can be utilized immediately with a download. Subjects: Digital Citizenship, Online Safety, Technology, 21st Century Skills, Material Types: Audio/Video, Interactive Media, Lesson Plans, Text/HTMLLevel: K-12License:Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike Language:English Media Format:Graphics/Photos, Interactive, Text/HTML, Video
All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.