Websites used in class:
Here's our symbaloo
Place Value:
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaplaveValueMysteryNumbers.swf
http://education.jlab.org/placevalue/index.html
http://www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/
Rounding:
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/halfcourt.htm
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/estimationvalley.htm
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaplaveValueMysteryNumbers.swf
http://education.jlab.org/placevalue/index.html
http://www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/
Rounding:
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/halfcourt.htm
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/estimationvalley.htm
State's Project research sites :
for info for your state bird: here and here
for a timeline template or two: here and here
for info for your state bird: here and here
for a timeline template or two: here and here
www.earthsky.org/radioshows/
These are great, short science audio clips on typically very interesting topics. Brought to you, in part, by Austin's own Ryan Britton, who is a friend of mine, so by proxy, this show is made possible by me as well.
EnVision textbook - Oh yeah!
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login.do?method=login#
This is your online textbook - a good place to go if you forget your book, need more practice, or want to be a future textbook publisher.
fact monster - munch
www.factmonster.com/
A cool website with various academic links - I learned about it while listening to a television in London, so it has to make you smarter. Or at least talk smarter..
geography masta games
www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
This site allows you to learn/challenge yourself to master the geography of the United States of America - how well do you know your states??? I mean, really.
infrared light
coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/videos/more_than_your/index.html
This is a great video showing you a part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a frequency just below visible light - infrared! If I had more time, I would teach you all how to modify your eyesight to perceive the world like me...in light and in heat..
Infrared Video
coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/videos/more_than_your/index.html
This is a really cool short video showing the difference between infrared imaging and visible light. Probably one of the better videos we watch all year!
Jack Gantos Rocks
www.jackgantos.com/
Jack Gantos is a terrific writer, speaker and motivator. He has visited Casis twice, and each time I'm left wishing I had started keeping a journal when I was in the 2nd grade. Kids love him, adults admire him, animals fear him...
Singing Science - You Know You Like It
www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/
A collection of science themed songs from the late 1950's and early 60's - I love how you can hear the LP sound. These are actually pretty informative and often catchy. Let your inner nerd loose!
Some hot stuff animals!
coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/
This sites includes photographs of various animals in visible light and infrared. It's really neat to think about why certain parts of these bodies are cooler or warmer than others. What does that tell you about the animals adaptations?
Yeah, the Sun is big and all, but...
www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/01/stars-planets-scale-comparison.html
Any planetary model website that starts with a comparison between the Death Star and Mimas, a moon of Saturn's, is a winner in my book. Prepare to feel infinitesimally smaller than you did two minutes ago...
A Visual of the Impact of Early American Settlement:
http://www.time.com/time/interactive/0,31813,1619206,00.html
Great interactive site for Jamestown Settlement courtesy of Time Magazine.
Very cool interactive National Geographic on Jamestown!
Persuasive Writing...Use it. Please? How Can I Convince You?
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/
The above is the link for a graphic organizer guiding you through developing your persuasive argument.
Exactly How Much is a Million? A Trillion? A Goblillion? Check these sites out!
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/geo_activity2.html
http://www.kokogiak.com/megapenny/
Port Aransas Links:
A rough map of the area
Great videos of aquatic science topics
Awesome overview of several organisms - great research info
Detailed organism information, including animals and plants
Fun ecosystem beach view, more animal research (nekton mostly), animal brochure links
Our connection to rivers
Wetlands info and great pics here and detailed info here
A listing of sea beans
plankton ted talks here and here
"Secrets of a Barrier Island" video
value of wetlands video
wetlands for birds video
texas parks and wildlife official video
value of wetlands video
Science Fair sites: These aren't necessarily ready to go projects, but a springboard for ideas. What effect does _________ have on ______?
https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/science-projects/science-fair/
https://www.education.com/science-fair/fifth-grade/applied-science/www.education.com/science-fair/fifth-grade/applied-science/
https://www.nrel.gov/docs/gen/fy08/42236.pdf
Periodic Table of Elements research:
http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/h.html
http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
https://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
Get your math fluency grooving at:
www.xtramath.org
Character Trading Cards
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/character-trading-cards-30056.html