Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Animals
Kid Zone
http://www.kidzone.ws/
A-Z Animals
http://a-z-animals.com/
Animal Classification
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_class_again.htm
Monday, September 28, 2015
Media Squad (1st Wednesday or 1st Friday)
Media Squad meets the 1st Wednesday or 1st
Friday of each month.
See Mrs. Williams in the media center for details about this volunteer
group.
Science Fair Research
Before beginning your science research be sure to review the Library's:
Rules and Procedures
Read and Achieve Notice for 1st 9 weeks (AR/Myon)
Skills Objectives for 1st 9 Weeks
SR 4.X.1 Library polices and procedures in the school library media center.
IL 1.X.7 Recognize/Utilize/Select/Interpret information in a variety of print/non-print/digital resources...
Below are the suggested research options for Science Fair Research once you have decided your topic. If you have not decided a topic, click the following link to search for ideas: https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/document/d/1k_TQrZArgVLfyvqkn_t1NCvVhLPw9-loTLs797wwrB8/edit?usp=sharing
1. Check the FHSA Catalog to reserve or locate books on your topic.
http://lime.lrsd.org/opac/forestheightsmiddle/index.html#menuHome
2. Check the Arkansas Traveler Databases for information on your topic.
http://www.library.arkansas.gov/libraryDivisions/travelerAccess/Pages/ProQuestStudentResourcesK-12.aspx (Try the databases with science in the title first)
3. Check the public library catalog for books you can check-out if you have a library card (ask for assistance if you find a book that you need and do not have a library card).
https://vera.cals.lib.ar.us/
4. Check the public library databases for any databases different from those already searched (ask for assistance if you do not have a library card to access a needed source).
CALS Science Databases and Recommended Science Resources
http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/research/databases-subject.aspx#
Citing Sources
1.Easy Bib http://www.easybib.com/
About and Help http://imagineeasy.freshdesk.com/support/home
Coming Soon Tips for a Great Science Fair Display!!!
Read and Achieve Notice for 1st 9 weeks (AR/Myon)
Skills Objectives for 1st 9 Weeks
SR 4.X.1 Library polices and procedures in the school library media center.
IL 1.X.7 Recognize/Utilize/Select/Interpret information in a variety of print/non-print/digital resources...
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Below are the suggested research options for Science Fair Research once you have decided your topic. If you have not decided a topic, click the following link to search for ideas: https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/document/d/1k_TQrZArgVLfyvqkn_t1NCvVhLPw9-loTLs797wwrB8/edit?usp=sharing
1. Check the FHSA Catalog to reserve or locate books on your topic.
http://lime.lrsd.org/opac/forestheightsmiddle/index.html#menuHome
2. Check the Arkansas Traveler Databases for information on your topic.
http://www.library.arkansas.gov/libraryDivisions/travelerAccess/Pages/ProQuestStudentResourcesK-12.aspx (Try the databases with science in the title first)
3. Check the public library catalog for books you can check-out if you have a library card (ask for assistance if you find a book that you need and do not have a library card).
https://vera.cals.lib.ar.us/
4. Check the public library databases for any databases different from those already searched (ask for assistance if you do not have a library card to access a needed source).
CALS Science Databases and Recommended Science Resources
http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/research/databases-subject.aspx#
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Citing Sources
1.Easy Bib http://www.easybib.com/
About and Help http://imagineeasy.freshdesk.com/support/home
Coming Soon Tips for a Great Science Fair Display!!!
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Words Center (K-1)
Activities
Site Word Matching Activity
Spelling City Review and Games
Level 1 http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=26751498
Other
Works Consulted
"Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos." Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.
"Learning in Progress." : Library Centers for Kindergarten & First Grade. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015. http://learninprogress.blogspot.com/2013/11/library-centers-for-kindergarten-first.html .
Site Word Matching Activity
Spelling City Review and Games
Level 1 http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=26751498
Other
Works Consulted
"Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos." Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.
"Learning in Progress." : Library Centers for Kindergarten & First Grade. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015. http://learninprogress.blogspot.com/2013/11/library-centers-for-kindergarten-first.html .
"Sight Words
Memory." Sight Words Teach Your
Child to Read. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015. http://www.sightwords.com/sight-words/games/memory/
.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Continents
Resources for Creating a Fact Book About the Continents
KWPSL Research Strategy (electronic form: http://goo.gl/forms/gBgR0XNgkA)
K-Know
W-Want to Know
P-Purpose/Why
S-Search/Sources
L-Learned (After viewing or reading, list what you ave learned)
Stapleless Book
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/stapleless/
Works Consulted
"Kid Songs | Seven Continents Song for Children | The Continents Song."YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGJfg45QRI
"Map of the 7 Continents of the World: Drag and Drop the Names on the Continents." Map of the 7 Continents: Identify Seven Continents Game. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp>.
"The Continents Song." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrN-0aQV1o>.
"Seven Continents." Seven Continents Power Point. Washington County Schools, n.d. Web.
http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/users/honaker/Comp&Tech/2nd-3rd-Continents-quiz.ppt
"The Seven Continents Song | Silly School Songs." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqsCWZtZlk4>.
"Review Game Info:." Continents and Oceans. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=165629#.VgAEyt9VhBc>.
KWPSL Research Strategy (electronic form: http://goo.gl/forms/gBgR0XNgkA)
K-Know
W-Want to Know
P-Purpose/Why
S-Search/Sources
L-Learned (After viewing or reading, list what you ave learned)
Stapleless Book
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/stapleless/
Works Consulted
"Kid Songs | Seven Continents Song for Children | The Continents Song."YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGJfg45QRI
"Map of the 7 Continents of the World: Drag and Drop the Names on the Continents." Map of the 7 Continents: Identify Seven Continents Game. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp>.
"The Continents Song." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrN-0aQV1o>.
"Seven Continents." Seven Continents Power Point. Washington County Schools, n.d. Web.
http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/users/honaker/Comp&Tech/2nd-3rd-Continents-quiz.ppt
"The Seven Continents Song | Silly School Songs." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqsCWZtZlk4>.
"Review Game Info:." Continents and Oceans. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=165629#.VgAEyt9VhBc>.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
AR/STAR/Myon FAQ
STAR Reports
https://help.renaissance.com/SR/SRReports
Suggested: https://help.renaissance.com/SR/Summary
For Parents: https://help.renaissance.com/SR/ParentRep
Discoveries
Students can have the AR quiz read to them......
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
Research Strategy Activity: KWPSL
1) K-What do you know about Hispanic Heritage Month?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
2) W-What do you want or need to know about Hispanic Heritage Month?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
3) P-Why is it important to study Hispanic Heritage and other cultures outside of our own?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
4) S-What sources did you read or view?
Read and view the resources provided below and as time allows locate additional sources.
5) L - What did you learn after reading and viewing information about Hispanic Heritage Month?
K-2 Resources
Oh Noah: Cowboys and Librarians
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=05cc02da68e9f0845c0d2b0089d6faa4
Click and Say Colors in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/shapes
Click and Say Letters in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/letters
Click and Say Numbers in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/numbers
Noah Games: http://pbskids.org/noah
Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf
*Computer activities may require small groups of 3 to preview one then rotate.
3rd Grade (and up) Resources
Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf
Fun Facts
Video
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=f87e5ba329a7e088b4c611e86af90033
1) K-What do you know about Hispanic Heritage Month?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
2) W-What do you want or need to know about Hispanic Heritage Month?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
3) P-Why is it important to study Hispanic Heritage and other cultures outside of our own?
Discuss and record your answers as directed.
4) S-What sources did you read or view?
Read and view the resources provided below and as time allows locate additional sources.
5) L - What did you learn after reading and viewing information about Hispanic Heritage Month?
K-2 Resources
Oh Noah: Cowboys and Librarians
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=05cc02da68e9f0845c0d2b0089d6faa4
Click and Say Colors in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/shapes
Click and Say Letters in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/letters
Click and Say Numbers in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/numbers
Noah Games: http://pbskids.org/noah
Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf
*Computer activities may require small groups of 3 to preview one then rotate.
3rd Grade (and up) Resources
Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf
Fun Facts
Video
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=f87e5ba329a7e088b4c611e86af90033
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