Science Resources

In science this year we will be learning all about the human body systems. It is important to understand each system so that you understand your own body and how it works. You will also learn about how to keep your body healthy. Here are two great sites for more information and facts about all of the human body system.
http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/index.php
http://www.kidskonnect.com/content/view/337/27/


Here is another site that will tell you all about staying healthy! You can learn about different health problems and how to prevent them, you can watch videos about your body, and you can even find cool healthy recipes to make with your friends and family!
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/

Math Links

We have already started learning about fractions and decimals in math this year. By the end of grade 5, you will know how to read, represent, compare and order decimal numbers and proper and improper fractions. If you are having trouble with this, here is an excellent site that will review what we did in class.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-menu.html

If you need help with any other areas of math, if you just want more practice, or if you want to try some fun math activities check out this site!
http://www.coolmath.com/

Language Arts Resources

By the end of grade 5, you will be able to write longer and more complex texts such as book reports, biographical sketches, short essays, and movie or book reviews. We will focus on developing your writing skills through improving your sentence structures and expanding your vocabulary.

Here is an excellent resource to help you with your Language Arts homework and projects this year. Check out the essay map section for a web that will help you get your writing started. This link will also lead you to a number of fun and educational activities.
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp


Here is another site that will focus specifically on helping you build your vocabulary. You can have fun playing games while you learn new words. Remember: if you are unsure of what a new word means, be sure look it up in the dictionary!
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/index_main.php

Social Studies Links

In Social Studies this year, you will learn a lot of interesting information about the development of various early civilizations. By the end of grade 5, we will have studied many different civilizations and you will be able to compare their governments, social needs, as well as their values and beliefs. Here are two great links for you to research many of the early civilizations. Explore and enjoy!

http://www.historyforkids.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilization

More Resources!

Here are a few more useful resources for you to enjoy!

This site is great if you are looking for a definition of a word or if you need to find antonyms and synonyms to help you with your homework and projects.
www.dictionary.com

This National Geographic site has fun games, a cartoon factory, homework help, maps, activities and experiments. Have fun!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/


Here is a website for study tools, clip art, and lots of learning adventures.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/students/


This website has lots of cool activities and games. You can even send e-cards to your friends. Be sure to check out the Study Corner for homework help and to find neat research and ideas for projects.
http://kids.yahoo.com/learn

Great Internet Resource!

This is a great resource that will help you find information you need for projects and homework. Hope this helps!

http://www.wikipedia.com

Welcome Grade Five's!

Welcome students and parents!! This blog is here for us to communicate with each other about what we did in class, to ask questions about homework, or to share ideas and any other comments that you may have. It will become a place for us to learn together and to help each other. I will post great links to resources that will help you with homework and projects. Many of them will lead you to a number of exciting and educational activties.

Enjoy :)