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Instructional Technology Resources - Grade 1

Language Arts

1.1 - Listen/respond to stories, use logical order, choral speak, rhymes, songs, express orally

Rhyming Words
Rhymes
Fact or Fiction?
Sequence of Events - arrange events in chronological order
Rhyming Words
Memory Cards - Here's a memory card game with a twist - match pairs of rhyming words.

1.2 - Vocab, clairfy/explain, directions, Singular/Plural nouns

S or ES - choose correct spelling
Noun Dunk - Classify words as common nouns, proper nouns or not a noun.
Irregular Plurals
Missing Word - Listen to the sentence being said. Click on the missing word.
Listen and Follow Directions
Copy Cat Jack is like the Simon game
Can You Follow Directions?
What's the Word? - a reading and vocabulary

1.3 - Conversation skills

1.4 - Phonemes, Syllables, Rhyming words, Blends

Word Families
# Suffix practice - more practice on s/es and ed/ing.
ED or ING - choose correct word.
SpellBound
Rhyming Words
Rhymes
Syllable Quiz
Clap and Count
Blending words together- Gawain's Word
Rhyming Words
Memory Cards - Here's a memory card game with a twist - match pairs of rhyming words.
Use the Wordmaker from Read-Write-Think
Which Bird is Correct? - pick the bird that is saying the written word and drag the parrot over to the word.
Blend Matching Sounds - digraph matching
Beginning Phonics
Beginning and ending sounds, plus digraphs

1.5 - Read in order, match words to print, idenifty letters, words and sentences

Can you make sense of a sentence?
Missing Word - Listen to the sentence being said. Click on the missing word.
Grade 1 Sequence

1.6 - Decode and spell single syllable words, compound words, know high frequency words

SpellBound
Use the Wordmaker from Read-Write-Think
Which Bird is Correct? - pick the bird that is saying the written word and drag the parrot over to the word.
tvokids.com - Play

1.7 - Use clues and language to expand vocab, titles, pics, topic, sentence structure, reread/self correct

Can you make sense of a sentence?
Missing Word - Listen to the sentence being said. Click on the missing word.
BBC - Starship - English - Penguins on Ice

1.8 - Read familiar stories, poems, passages

Fact or Fiction?
Main Idea of a Story
Main Idea
Reading Comphersion - elem

1.10 - Alphabetical order, Picture dictionary

Haunted Alphabet
Giant Picture Dictionary
Explore the parts of a book

1.11 - Print legibly, form letters, spacing

1.12 - Write to communicate, focus, description, complete sentences, punctuation, spelling, share writing, use technology

Find the correct sentence - Choose sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
# Capitalization - type the correct capital letter of the words in a sentence
Special Names - Find the correct capitalization of proper nouns.
Fact or Fiction?
Punctuation
Punctuation

The Literacy Center
Dositey.com is an educational web site of phonics interactive activities
Kids Lab (1st Grade LA practice)
CyberGuides K-3
Learn to Read at Starfall - teaching comprehension and phonics

Math

1.1 - Count and Write number of objects 1-100

Numbers to 100 - Click on the number grid where you think a particular number is located.
Counting to 100
BBC - Number Time- Mend the number square

1.2 - Group objects into 10s and 1s and write the numeral

Beginning Place Value - group the ones into tens to see what numbers come up.
Base 10 - build blocks to create numbers with tens and ones.

1.3 - Count by 1s, 5s, 10s to 100; Count by 2s to 20; Count backwards from 20

Ant Parade - count by twos and threes to pick correct number of ants
Counting by Twos
Fairy Fog - Count by 2,5,10,and 100s.

1.4 - Recognize and write numerals 0-100

Numbers to 100 - Click on the number grid where you think a particular number is located.
Counting to 100

1.5 - Identify ordinal positions first-tenth using set of objects

Find Squiggly - Read and select the ordinal number under which you will find the worm.

1.6 - ID and represent 1/2 and 1/4 using materials and drawing

Fraction Concentration - match fractions with shaded regions

1.7 - Select and explain magnitude of numbers

Number Comparison - choose correct symbol

1.8 - Recall addition facts (sums to 10) and corresponding sub facts

Addition & Subtraction
Tackle Math Ball

1.9 - Use basic add/sub facts to solve story and pic problems

Addition & Subtraction
Circus Fun - Students add up to three digits with regrouping.

1.10 -ID coin equivalence to penny, Determine value of coins under 100 cents

How Many Cents? Count the coins to show the total number of cents
Counting Coins - Add up coins
Which Coin? - Students select the coin that completes the total needed.
Sovereign Bank Presents: KidsBank.com!

1.11 - Tell time to the half hour

Telling Time - Players must drag the digital displays to the matching analogue clock
Telling Time (only half hours)

1.12 - Use nonstandard units to measure length/weight

Estimate

1.13 - Compare volume of containers using concrete materials

1.14 - Compare weights of two objects using a balance scale

1.15 - Describe proximity of objects in space

1.16 - Draw, Describe, and Sort geometric figures assording to # of sides, corners and square corners

1.17 - Describe objects in environment that depict geometric figures

1.18 - Investigate, ID, and Describe data collection using tables, picture, graphs, objects graphs

Kinds Of Graphs
Kids Have Pets
I Am Special

1.19 - Using comparing words to interpret info in a pic or object graph

I Am Special

1.20 - Sort and Classify objects by color, size, shape and thickness

Zoe's Pet Shelter (Sesame Street) - Zoe has to group animals with similar characteristics

1.21 - Recognize, describe, extend and create patterns (rhythmic, color, shape, and numerical)

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_184_g_2_t_1.html

First Grade Math Resource
Estimate - (use as a whole class activity)
First Grade Math Lessons
K-12 Powerpoints Math

1.2 - Moving objects exhibit differnt types of motion

Forces and Movement
Pushes and Pulls
Gravity and what it does

1.3 - Interactions with water: seperation, dissolving, hot vs cold

Solids and Liquids - investigate the effect of heat on a substance

1.4 - Plants: needs, parts, characteristics

Growing Plants - give water to the plants in this interactive game from the BBC
Helping Plants Grow Well

1.5 - Animals: life needs, physical characteristics, lifestyle characteristics

Find the Living things
Critter Craze - This lesson introduces the concepts of basic needs, grouping, and habitats
Frogs - See how differently from each other these frogs look and sound
Health and Growth
http://www.kidwings.com/index.htm

1.6 - Sun and Earth: Sun is source of heat and light, night and day are caused by rotation of Earth

As the Earth Turns - Students learn that day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth
Sunrise Sunset - Students learn about the apparent movement of the sun across the day sky.

1.7 - Understand how seasons and weather (Temp, light, and precip) bring changes in plants, animals and people

Eye on the Sky - the scientist (your student) is asked to enter weather observations.

1.8 - Natural Resources: limits, idnetification of natural resources, air and water quality, Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce

Clean Up Your World - Clean up natural areas and place litter in the correct recycling bins
Learn about pesticides.
How bad is the air you breathe?
What is a hazardous waste?
Take a test about how you use water!
Water Conservation in your Home
How Minerals are Used
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Pathfinder for 2nd Grade
Conservation Songs - sing and learn ways to help the earth
Four Threats to the Health of the Nation's Forests and Grasslands
What's Wrong with this Picture?!?
Recycle City
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Pathfinder for 2nd Grade
Water Conservation in your Home

The Farm
Science resources to use in any classroom
K-12 Powerpoints Science
Bill Nye The Science Guy

Science

Living and Nonliving
Living or Non-Living?
Worksheet for clasifying living and non living things
Christmas Bear and his Five Senses
Can You Place Me - Drag items to their correct places based on clues within the pictures

Social Studies

1.1 - Understand picture timelines ; past vs present events

Customize your own timeline

1.2 - American leaders and thier contributions

1.3 - Understand people and events associated with Pres. Day, Columbus Day, adn the 4th of July

1.4 - Map Skills - basic adn know where DC, Richmond, and VA are on a US map

Create a Tennis Ball Globe
Can You Read a Map?
Where is Japan - Students use the four cardinal directions to find real places on a map
Infoplease Atlas
Maps.com Online Geography Games
GeoNet Game

1.5 - Be able to construct a simple map of a familiar area

1.6 - Describe how location, climate, a physical features affect people's lifestyle

1.7 - Understand and be able to explain good and services

Business Buddies - Students learn the differences between goods and services and producers and consumers

1.8 - Explain why people make choices

1.9 - Recognize that people save money for future purchases

1.10 - Apply traits of a good citizen

1.11 - Recognize symbols of US patriotism: American flag, bald eagle, Wach Monument, Statue of Liberty

The Flag of the United States - from the Betsy Ross flag to the current 50 star flag.

1.12 - Recognize that communites in VA have people with diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions

K-12 Powerpoints Social Studies

For Teachers and Parents

Skills Builders (Lang Arts, Math)
Links to help K-12 teachers.
Online Tutorials for PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and others!
Education News (latest news in education periodicals)
Grants
Five Senses
Five Senses - A very complete online unit plan (bilingual- Spanish)
Identify Basic Needs of Living Things
The Night Sky Live - best as a whole class activity
How Can the Little Moon Hide the Giant Sun?
What Makes Shadows?
Sound & Noise: Household Science for Kids
Daily Life in 1621
Embracing Cultures Project
Money is what we use to buy basic needs
Little Bill the Producer!
When Wants Become Needs
Odd Pigs - word game with odd numbers
U. S. Coins
Classroom Reading Key Vocabulary Building Program
Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales
Using the Parts of a Book
Using an Index for Information
Using a Table of Contents
Syllabication Rules - print these as large flash cards
4 Blocks Literacy Framework
Word Wall Activities
Sequencing - Choose from a long list of sequencing activities
K-12 Powerpoints Language Arts

For All Teachers

MarcoPolo.com GREAT lessons for K-12 all subjects
TALK - Classroom Literacy Guide Activities
Mrs. Renz's Math Web Sites
K-12 Powerpoints Language Arts
K-12 Powerpoints Science
K-12 Powerpoints Math
K-12 Powerpoints Social Studies
Exploratorium: the museum of science, art and human perception
Interactive Plagarism Webpage!
Everyday Mathematics K-5
KidsHub.org K-8
Virtual Field Trips
Molecular Expressions
Phonics and Word Study K-6
Crossword Puzzle Maker
AskERIC lesson plans
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a teacher's resource offering ideas to enhance curriculum.
FunBrain.com - The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 Kids and Teachers
http://www.microsoft.com/education/LessonPlans.mspx
Reading Rockets : Reading Comprehension & Language Arts Teaching Strategies for Kids
CIESE - Curriculum: K-12 CIESE Online Real Time Data Projects
CIESE - Curriculum: K-12 CIESE Online Tele-Collaborative Classroom Projects
CIESE - Curriculum: K-12 CIESE Online Primary Source Classroom Projects
CIESE - Curriculum: K-12 CIESE Partner Projects
CIESE - Curriculum: Educational Links
Clip Art Listing
Exploratorium: the museum of science, art and human perception
Teacher Created Resources: Free Weekly Lessons
Online Teacher Tools
Story Arts | Story Arts Online!
The Writing Process
Lesson Plans for Teachers on Scholastic.com
step.com
Frank Potter's Science Gems
Education World® The Educator's Best Friend

Technology

Bellingham Schools Online Research Investigations
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Best Practices of Technology Integration
Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues
Integrated technology lesson plans
Online Technology Tutorials
Microsoft Office Assistance: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Handouts, Hints and Helps
Technology Integration Web Links
Leadership and Learning with Technology: Designing Professional Development for Integrating Technology
Grade Level Skills Help - Index Page
Math - Interactive Sites
Internet4Classrooms - Helping Teachers Use the Internet Effectively
GameGoo - Educational Games
www.mrnussbaum.com - a thousand sites in one !!!®
NCES Students' Classroom
Science resources to use in any classroom
Microsoft Lessons
TrackStar : Home
Software Tutorials - Atomic Learning, Inc.
Templates for Teachers - The Classroom
Microsoft Office Resources
GCF Global Learning®
http://www.4teachers.org/tools/
Untangling The Web
LibraryThing | Catalog your books online
webTeacher (Windows Version)
QuestGarden 1.0
WebQuest Portal
Excel_Templates_for_Classroom
MS Excel Resources
To Excel in the Classroom
Munch and Learn
Interactive Sites for Elementary Students
Grade Level Resources
Using Technology to Teach Balanced Literacy
NETS for Students
Instructional Technology Quicktips - Murray County Schools
Essentials
Online Activities on Scholastic.com