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Instructional Technology Resources - Grade 5

Language Arts

5.4 - Read using context to clarify, root wrods, prefix_suffix, use dictionary_glossary_thesaurus_e

Context is the Key
Cows context clue
Fifth Grade Reading
Homophone Challenge
Multiple Meanings
Putting Down Roots
Reading Exercises
Reading for a Purpose
Reading Strategy Checklist
Rooting Out Words
The Thesaurus

5.5 - Fiction_relate to previous, Character Devlop, Plot, Poetry, author style

Alliteration or Simile
Author's Point of View
Author's Purpose
Characters, plot and setting
Describe and identify literary elements
Genre Characteristics
Point of View Quiz
Select List of Literary Genres
Understanding setting, plot and theme

5.6 - Nonfiction_text organizers, structure, locate info to support, cause-and-effect, compare_cont

A mix of factual information and the opinions of the author
Compare and Contrast
Different Text Types
Different Types of Text
Drawing Conclusions
News Quiz Archive
Prediction Form
Stated Information
Supporting Details

5.8 - Write for variety of purposes, plan, organize, use vocab_tone_voice, revise

Graphic Organizers
Introduction to the purpose of writing
WriteDesign

5.9 - Edit for grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and structure

A Bed Full of Cats
A sample of a good 239-word sentence
Adjectives_Adverbs
Analogy Challenge
Antonyms_Parts of SPeech Powerpoint
Avoiding Comma Splices
Compound Word Characters
Confusing Verbs - Lay _ Lie
Its_It's and There_Their_They're
Let's see whether you understand subject-verb agreement
Power Proofreading
Proofreading Makes Perfect
Sentence Speedway
To _ Two _ Too

CyberGuides 4-5

Math

5.1 - Know place values of decimals through thousandths, round decimal numbers, compare decimals

Compare It!
Decimal Order
Place Value

5.10 - Know difference between perimeter, area, volume and be apply to apply

Area and Perimeter
How Many Pearls
Measure it
Perimeter

5.12 - Determine elapsed time within 24 hours

Elapsed Time

5.13 - Measure and draw right, acute and obtuse angles and triangles

Online Angle Lesson

5.14 - Classify angles and triangles as right, acute or obtuse

Online Angle Lesson

5.17 - Solve problems using probablity with tree diagrams; predict outcome probablity; Create probl

What are Your Chances

5.18 - Collect, organize, and display data using graphs, stem-leaf plots, adn draw conclusions_make

Create-a-Graph
Hand Squeeze

5.19 - Find the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data

Jupiter Is Average
Mode, Mean, Median

5.2 - Recognize common fractions in decimal form and be able to place them in order

Decimal Order
Tony's Fraction Pizza Shop

5.20 - Analyze structure of numerical or geometric patterns and express realtionships

Crack the Code

5.21 - Describe concept of variable; Use varible expression; Write open sentence using a variable

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Problem-Solving
Word problems

5.22 - Create a problem situation based on a given open sentence using a single

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Problem-Solving
Word problems

5.3 - Create and solve probelms using add_sub and multi_div using pencil, mind, and calculator

Arithmetic Four
Math Mastery
Minute Math

5.4 - Calculate the sum, difference, and product of two decimals

Decimal Squares Interactive Games
Draggable Decimals

5.5 - Find quotient and remainder of 4 digit number divided by 2 digit number

Mad Math Minutes

5.6 - Find quotient for decimal divided by single digit number

Draggable Decimals

5.7 - Add and Sub mixed numbers and report in simplest form

Ice Cream Shop
Rename Fractions in Lowest Terms
Tony's Fraction Pizza Shop
Visual Fractions
Word problems

K-12 Powerpoints Math
Math Review
Million Dollar Mission
Percents and Wholes

Science

5.2 - Sound_ frequency, waves, wavelength, vibration; transmition of sound through different matter

BBC - KS2 Revisewise - Science_ Physical processes
Catch the Waves

5.3 - Visible Light_ Spectrum and light waves; Refraction; Reflection; Opaque, transparetn, translu

BBC - KS2 Revisewise - Science_ Physical Processes
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Experiment with mirrors
Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
What is Light_

5.4 - Matter_ Atoms, molecules, elements, compounds; Mixtures_Solutions; Effect of heat on states o

Abundances of the elements in the Earth's crust
BBC - KS2 Revisewise - Science_ Materials
Chem4Kids
Chemical Make-up of the Earth's Crust

5.5 - Cells_ Structure and Function, Kingdoms of living things, Vascular_Nonvascular plants, Vertbr

Animal & Plant Cells
COMPARING ANIMAL AND PLANT CELLS
http___www.cellsalive.com_cells_3dcell.htm
Lab Manual Exercise # 1a
plant and animal cells
The Mixed-Up Cells

5.6 - Oceans_ Geology, Physical characteristics, ecosystems

Contrasts in Blue
EPA > OWOW > OCPD > Turning the Tide on Trash
Layers of the Ocean
National Marine Sanctuaries_ For Students
NOAA Ocean Explorer
Ocean Layers
Physical Features of the Ocean
The Living Sea
Treasures of the Sea
Treasures@Sea
Under the Sea a Unit on Marine Biology

5.7 - Geology_ Rock Cycle and types; Geologic time and fossils; Earth;s interior; PLate tectonics;

Basic Mineral Identification
Breaking News
Fossils - Clues to the Past
Geology of the Grand Canyon
How the Plates Move
Igneous Rock
Match These Fossils With Their Modern Relatives
Metamorphic Rock
Recreating extinct animals from fossil evidence
Sedimentary Rock
Structure of the Earth
The Extinction Files
The Rock Cycle
Volcano World

4th and 5th Grade Science Resources
Bill Nye The Science Guy
K-12 Powerpoints Science
Science resources to use in any classroom

Social Studies

USI.1 - Develop skills for historical and geographical analysis including_ primary_secondary source

From Colonial Crossing to Kitty Hawk - Students compare primary and secondary sources.

USI.10 - Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of Reconstruction on American life

Founding Fathers of the Constitution
http___bensguide.gpo.gov_
New Nation Internet Scavenger Hunt

USI.2 - Use maps, globes, photos, pics, adn tables to locate_ 7 continents, geogrpahic regions of A

GeoNet Game
Infoplease Atlas
Maps.com Online Geography Games

USI.5 - Demonstrate knowledge of the factors that shaped colonial America

http___www.historyglobe.com_jamestown_
Jamestown Online Adventure
Monticello_ Day in the Life
Monticello_ Scavenger Hunt

USI.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and results of the American Revolution

Liberty Kids
Revolutionary War_ Timeline of the Revolution
The Boston Massacre

USI.7 - Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by the new nation

Liberty Kids

USI.8 - Demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from 1801 to 1861

The Alamo_ A Photo Gallery
The Alamo_ Maps
The Alamo_ Siege and Battle of the Alamo
The Oregon Trail

USI.9 - Demonstrate knowledge of the causes, major events, and effects of the Civil War

Civil War
Footsteps to Civil War
Nation Divided
Richmond National Battelfield
The National Civil War Association
Underground Railroad

History Globe
K-12 Powerpoints Social Studies

For Teachers and Parents

A concept map
Alliteration Worksheet with
Classroom Reading Key Vocabulary Building Program
Context Clues Teaching Materials and Practice Sheets
Direct Definition Context Clues
Drawing Inferences in Text
Education News (latest news in education periodicals)
Grants
Graphic Organizers from Education Place
Graphic Organizers
Instructions on how to use Excel
K-12 Powerpoints Language Arts
Links to help K-12 teachers.
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree_ Exercises
Math Worksheet Generator
Online Tutorials for PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and others!
Onomatopoeia Worksheet
Poetic Devices
Reading Strategies
Reading Strategy Checklist
Sentence Variety
Skills Builders (Lang Arts, Math)
Story Stew
Teacher and Classroom Resources
Teaching Students to Make Inferences
ThatQuiz
The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation
Too, two, and too

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