Reading and Language Arts
*Expand Vocabulary

Level 1 Vocabulary  http://www.vocabulary.com/VUlevel1S137.html
Read the instructions carefully and fill in the correct words.  There are several different activities you can do.  Print and turn into your teacher after you finish an activity.

Wizard Words http://www.vocabulary.com/VUwizard.html
Holiday Traditions http://www.vocabulary.com/AOLholidaytrad16.html
School Vocabulary Calendar http://www.vocabulary.com/schoolcalendar.html

Language Arts Activities http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=L2_LanguageArts   After you choose the activity you want to do you will be asked to register.   Click on the button that says "Maybe Later". Choose an activity that is at you grade level or higher. Try Punctuation Paintball, Rocket Word Tag, Supernova Sentence Structures, and Alien Word Mine.

Grammar Gorillas http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/
Paint by Idioms http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
The Plural Girls http://www.funbrain.com/plurals/index.html
Word Confusion http://www.funbrain.com/whichword/index.html
Rooting Out Words http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html
Prefix Catch http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/interactivities/prefixcatch/prefixcatch_sr_content.html
Fake Out! http://www.eduplace.com/fakeout/  

Online Magazines
*Read fluently at grade level
*Read self-selected materials
*Apply reading strategies

National Geographic Explorer http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/index.html
Time Magazine for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
Sports Illustrated for Kids http://www.sikids.com/
Consumer Reports 4 Kids http://www.zillions.org/
Scholastic News http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

Online Books, Stories and Poems
Winged Sandals http://www.wingedsandals.com/
Myth Web http://www.mythweb.com/
The Adventures of Banph http://www.banph.com/
Bunyips: Aboriginal Stories from Australia http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bunyips/  
Fletcher Hill Stories http://fletcherhill.com/
Giggle Poetry http://www.gigglepoetry.com/
Brothers Grimm http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/
Kid's Mysteries http://kids.mysterynet.com/
Peetnik Mysteries http://151.138.2.30/enlightenme/superthinkers/pages/welcome.html
Famous People Read Stories http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/

Author's Sites
Judy Blume's Home Base http://www.judyblume.com/
Brian Jacques Official Site http://www.redwall.org/
Harry Potter Homepage http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp
Roald Dahl http://www.roalddahl.com/
Lemony Snicket http://www.lemonysnicket.com/ 

Writing
*Apply the writing process
*Use different modes of writing for different purposes
*Use characteristics of all six traits writing

Paragraph Punch http://www.paragraphpunch.com/cgi-bin/pp1.pl?step=1   Use this interactive application to practice writing a good paragraph.
Essay Punch http://www.essaypunch.com/cgi-bin/ep1.pl?step=1 Use this interactive application to practice writing a good essay. 
Creative Writing for Kids http://www.creativewriting4kids.com/
Creative Writing Prompts http://www.creativewritingprompts.com
Writing the Journey http://www.writingthejourney.com/
Stationary for Your Writing http://www.primarygames.com/print_zone/stationery/older/bigstationery.htm

*Use and interpret graphs, charts and tables

Tables and Graphs http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Create A Graph http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/
Using Data and Statistics http://www.mathleague.com/help/data/data.htm  
Graph Activities http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/thomas/graph.html

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Science and Health

*Plan and conduct controlled experiments to test hypotheses

Science Fair Central http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
SciFair. Org http://www.scifair.org/
All Science Fair Projects http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

*Collect and record data using metric measurements

Megaconverter http://megaconverter.com/mega2/
Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0876863.html
Measurement Quizzes http://www.mathwizz.com/practical/index.htm
Measurement Games http://www.gamequarium.com/measurement.html
Measurement http://www.aaamath.com/mea.html

*Summarize information on graphs, charts, and diagrams

Tables and Graphs http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Create A Graph http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Using Data and Statistics http://www.mathleague.com/help/data/data.htm 
Graph Activities http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/thomas/graph.html

*Invent a product to solve a problem

The Lemelson Center http://invention.smithsonian.org/home/
Invention Dimension http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
Inventors http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Inventors/
Inventor’s Hall of Fame  http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp
The History of Inventions http://www.cbc.ca/kids/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/default.html
Patent Office for Kids http://www.uspto.gov/go/kids/

*Describe the causes of climate, seasons and length of days

EPA for Kids http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/
Cool Kids for a Cool Climate http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/
World Almanac for Kids http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/environment.html

*Describe how weather patterns are used to make predictions

Web Weather for Kids http://www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/webweather/
National Weather Service for Kids http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/reachout/kidspage.shtml
Kid’s Hazards Quiz http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/kqStart.shtml
Dan’s Wild Wild Weather Page http://www.wildwildweather.com/
Weather Laboratory http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/weather/
Owlie Skywarn’s Weather Book (print) http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/OwlieSkywarnBrochure.pdf

*Describe changes in the earth’s surface
*Explain the causes of volcanoes and earthquakes  

Changes in the Earth’s Surface http://cse.cosm.sc.edu/hses/surfeat/frames.htm
Earthquakes http://www.fema.gov/kids/quake.htm
USGS Earthquakes for Kids http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/
The Tech Earthquakes  http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/
Life Along the Fault line http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/
Volcanoes http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0405/articles/mainarticle.html
Volcanoes http://www.fema.gov/kids/volcano.htm
Volcanoes http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Photo/Pictograms/framework.html
Can We Predict Volcano Eruptions? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/
Landforms and Bodies of Water Illustrated Glossary http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml
Landforms http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm

*Discuss plate tectonics

All About Plate Tectonics http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
On the Move http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/pangaea/
Plate Tectonics Animations http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/tectonics.html

*Illustrate the properties and distributions of earth’s water

Oceans Alive http://www.mos.org/oceans/
Oceans from Enchanted Learning http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/oceanlife.shtml
Planet Ocean http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/planetocean/index.html

*Demonstrate the size and distance from the sun to the planets

The Sun http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level2/sun.html
Exactly How Big Is the Sun? http://earthsky.com/scienceqs/browsefaq.php?f=74

*Understand the effects of gravity

Gravity Basics http://www.mansfieldct.org/schools/MMS/staff/hand/Lawsgrav.htm 
What Goes Up Must Come Down http://www.sunblock99.org.uk/sb99/people/RWalsh/gravity/grav1.html
Your Weight on Other Worlds http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html

*Construct a Simple Circuit

The Blobz Guide to Electrical Circuits http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/
Edison's Miracle of Light http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/index.html
Learn About Electricity http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/index.html
Understanding Electricity http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/text/kids/Problem_Board/problems/electricity/electricity2.html

Science Extras
Science Mysteries http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/
The NASA Science Files http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html
NASA Space Place http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
Africam http://www.africam.com/
Cloud Clues  http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/interactivities/clouds/cloudsread.html
National Geographic for Kids http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Try Science http://www.tryscience.org/
Sim Science http://simscience.org
Junglewalk http://junglewalk.com
Oology http://www.ology.amnh.org/
Particle Adventure http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Acme Virtual Detective Agency http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/
Experiments http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/
Cool Science for Curious Kids http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/index.html
Sports Science http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Kineticity http://www.kineticcity.com/
The Atoms Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/

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Social Studies

*Explore the cultural elements of Native Americans of North America

American Indians and the Natural World http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/north-south-east-west/index.html
First Nations Histories http://www.tolatsga.org/Compacts.html
Native American Shelters http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/settlements/index.shtml 
American Indian Biographies http://www.42explore2.com/native3.htm
Indian Battles. Movements and Events http://www.42explore2.com/native2.htm
Native American Food and Recipes http://nativetech.nativeweb.org/food/index.php
Native North America http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml

*Describe the cultural elements of the regions of the United States
*Identify and locate the regions of the United States
*Identify the 50 states and corresponding capitals

Regions Maps, Quizzes http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/regions.shtml
US Regions http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/cornelia/classrooms/4th/links/usregions.htm
States Games http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
50 States http://www.50states.com/

*Participate in a study of Kansas

Kansas Fact Sheets http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ks_geography.htm
Kansas Info http://www.theus50.com/kansas/history.shtml
Kansas Government http://www.accesskansas.org/government/index.html
Famous Kansans http://www.kshs.org/kids/famous.htm
States (and Capitals) Practice http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
The Frontier House http://www.pbs.org/wnet/frontierhouse/index.html
Lewis and Clark http://www.lewis-clark.org
How to do Old time Stuff http://waltonfeed.com/old/

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Mathematics

*Memorize multiplication and division fact from 0x0 to 12x12

Multiflyer http://www.gdbdp.com/multiflyer/v02_final/playgame.html
Quick Flash http://www.multiplication.com/interactive/quickflash/flash/index.html
Batter’s Up Baseball http://www.prongo.com/math/index.html
Flashcards http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/
Timed Flashcards http://www.blackdog.net/games/math/flash/
Practice Multiplication Facts http://www.programmingart.com/free/games/multiply/

*Translate any word problem into an equation involving one of four operations

Solving Math Word Problems http://www.studygs.net/mathproblems.htm
Word Problems http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/grade5.html
Math Cats (choose Alley Cat, Leopard or Tiger) http://www.mathcats.com/storyproblems.html
Disaster Math http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizmath.htm

*Express and interpret decimal values to thousandths

Fourth Grade Decimals http://www.aaamath.com/B/grade4.htm#topic13
Place Values of Decimals http://www.aaamath.com/plc51b-placevalues.html
Frog Palace http://games.funschool.com/game.php?g=1074&category=0&level=0&jamc=dbz84b24nq
Decimal Multiplication Football http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fb.cgi?A1=start3&A2=Hard&ALG=No&INSTRUCTS=1

*Show the process of multiplication and division of whole numbers

Dividing four digits by two digits http://www.aaamath.com/B/div55_x2.htm
Math Baseball http://www.funbrain.com/math/
Multiplication Games http://www.multiplication.com/games.htm

*Multiply (three-digit by three-digit) and divide (divisors of two digit) whole numbers

Multiplication http://www.aaamath.com/B/mul.htm
Multiplication Practice http://www.multiplication.com/teach.htm
Division http://www.321know.com/div.htm

*Apply a variety of strategies to solve problems including guess and check, deductive reasoning, and tree diagrams

Aunty Math http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/chmain.html
Brain Binders http://www.teachnet.com/brainbinders/
Brainbashers  http://www.brainbashers.com/
Math Plane and Simple http://tower23.com/pns/index.htm
Quest for the Bridge  http://tower23.com/house/heimdal/index.htm
Toyland http://tower23.com/house/heimdal/index.htm
Enrich http://www.nrich.maths.org/public/index.php
Problem Solving from the Franklin Institute http://sln.fi.edu/school/math2/
Tangrams http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/chap4/4.4/
Mystery Master http://www.mysterymaster.com/puzzles.html
BOTZ http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=BattleBot_Puzzle

*Measure length to the nearest half and fourth inch, capacity to the nearest half and fourth cup, and weight to the nearest ounce or pound

Measure It! http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
US Length Measurement http://www.aaamath.com/B/mea69x11.htm

*Know basic measurement equivalencies: inches, feet, yards, miles, ounces, pounds, tons, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons

Megaconverter http://megaconverter.com/mega2/
Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0876863.html
Measurement Quizzes http://www.mathwizz.com/practical/index.htm
Measurement Games http://www.gamequarium.com/measurement.html
Measurement http://www.aaamath.com/mea.html

* Organize given data in a chart or graph

Tables and Graphs http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Create A Graph http://www.mcwdn.org/Graphs/TabGraphMain.html
Using Data and Statistics http://www.mathleague.com/help/data/data.htm  
Graph Activities http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/thomas/graph.html

*Use the concepts of probability to make decisions and predictions and justify them

Mrs. MathGoodies Probability http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol6.html
Certain and Impossible Events http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol6/certain_impossible.html
Kid's Dice Page http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/probability/probability.asp
Fish Tank http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/fish.html
Stick or Switch? http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_117_g_3_t_5.html  

Manipulatives
Pattern Blocks http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities
Tangrams http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_112_g_2_t_1.html?open=activities
Pentominos http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_114_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities
Mastermind http://thinks.com/java/mastermind/mastermind.htm

Online Paint by Number
Griddlers http://www.griddlers.net/ 
Pic-A-Pix http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.htm
Japanese Crosswords http://puzzle.geoweb.ge/online.htm
Paint by Number http://www.blindchicken.com/~ali/games/puzzles.html

Math Extras
Fractions http://www.aaamath.com/B/fra.htm
Who Wants Pizza? http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractions/index.html
Geometry http://www.aaamath.com/B/geo.ht
Decimals http://www.aaamath.com/B/dec.htm
Consumer Math http://www.aaamath.com/B/mny.htm
Interactive Manipulatives http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
Percents http://www.aaamath.com/B/pct.htm