1st+Grade

=First Grade Links=

http://coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/1.htm
 * Core Lesson Plans in PDF format**

Math
[] Many Math Topics [|Math] Saxon Math [|Math Magician] - Are you a math magician? http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st.htm - Math and Literacy Interactive Sites Separated by skill Ex: Patterns http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st_math.htm - Math Skills Separated by Standards Interactive Sites Saving Money: http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/popup.php?lesson_number=461&&flash_name=em461_interactive.swf http://www.adrianbruce.com/Symmetry/art/computer_art.html Symmetry Practice

Social Studies
[|Lincoln Museum] Virtual Tour of the Lincoln Museum http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st_social.htm - Social Studies Separated by Standards Interactive Sites Careers: http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/learn.jsp Workers and their hats: http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/popup.php?lesson_number=465&&flash_name=em465_hats.swf Goods and Services: http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/popup.php?lesson_number=642&&flash_name=dragndrop3.swf Dinosaurs and Virtual Field Trip of a Dig http://paleobiology.si.edu/dinosaurs/interactives/dig/main.html Dinosaur Tour of Museum http://paleobiology.si.edu/dinosaurs/interactives/tour/main.html Lessons for elementary students about what happened to dinosaurs, and what animals lived in Illinois 65 million years ago, 10 million years ago, and today. A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.
 * [|Animals Past and Present]**
 * [|Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian]**

Reading and Language Arts
http://www.spinandspell.com/ Spelling Practice http://www.primarygames.com/see-n-spell/see-n-spell.htm - See and Spell Games Drag the words to spell the name of the picture, categorized into short vowels, long vowels, digraphs, blends, plurals, vowels, and my words. [|Reading and Language Arts] Saxon Reading and Language Arts http://www.starfall.com/ - Leveled stories for learning to read Pre-K-2nd Grade http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st.htm - Math and Literacy Interactive Sites Separated by skill Ex: Beginning Letter Recognition http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st_lang.htm - Reading, Writing, and The Elements of Language Interactive Sites Separated by Skill [|ABC Literacy Links] - Kindergarteners and First Graders learn how to use the keyboard while learning uppercase and lowercase letters/sounds. [|Julia's Letters] - Use this to help you learn the letters. [|Seussville] - Oh, what wonderful things you will find at this Dr. Seuss site! [|Starfall Reading] - Learn what sounds the letters make while reading some stories. [|Word World] - Play these animal games to help you build and understand letters and words. [|Alphabet Garden] - - ABC order [|About Face] - Read the story and tell how the characters feel. [|Clifford's Storybooks] - [|Letter Match] - How many words can you make? [|Sound Match] - Match the letter sounds and pictures. [|ABC's - Starfall] - Learn the letters and their sounds. [|Learn to Read: Starfall.com] - A great place to learn and practice reading skills. [|Upper Case/Lower Case - Literacy Center] [] []

Science
[] [|Magic Schoolbus Habitats game] Force and Motion [] [] http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/ Many activities including SmartBoard Activities http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/matter_states/ States of Matter Video with Song http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st_science.htm - Science Skills Separated by Standards, Interactive Sites [|Classifying Criters] - A fun way to challenge yourself on animal characteristics. [|Let's Talk About Insects] - Use this intearactive story to learn facts about amazing insects. Learn all about the parts of a tree and why trees are important to us! Students learn about how soil is made, who really needs soil, and what happens to soil if you don't take care of it. Teacher's guide for the 4-H Incubation and Embryology project including lesson plans, activities, and background resources. Travel with Pierre as you learn all about how trees are important to us! Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden. Your guide to choosing, growing, preparing and storing common vegetables. Lessons and activities designed for 4th & 5th graders to learn about acid rain, global warming, water resources and other environmental topics. Lessons for elementary students about clouds, seasons, air pressure, winds, global warming, and violent weather. Learn what it feels like to be older and what happens to our bodies as we age. [] The adventures of Herman the Worm - Worm Anatomy
 * [|Secret Life of Trees]**
 * [|Claude's Got the Scoop on Soil]**
 * [|Incubation & Embryology]**
 * [|Trees Are Terrific]**
 * [|My First Garden]**
 * [|Watch Your Garden Grow]**
 * [|Knowing Your World]**
 * [|Weather One]**
 * [|Walk in My Shoes]**

Solar System Websites http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/mars_rocket.shtml

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0601/games/game_intro.html
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm http://kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm

**Sites with Webcams**

 * [|Henson Robinson Zoo Virtual Tour]
 * [|Los Angeles Zoo]
 * [|World Association of Zoos and Aquariums]
 * [|New England Aquarium]
 * [|The New York Philharmonic Kidszone]
 * [|The Bronx Zoo]
 * [|Museum of Modern Art]

===Discovery Channel Cams show live video feeds for panda bears and horses. The drawback of the site is that it does include advertisements on the pages as well as pop-under advertisements. If you use the site, be aware that these ads may appear. Toledo Zoocams []===

===Toledo Zoo offers live video from 8 AM to 5 PM (Eastern) Monday through Sunday. The zoo features a Polar Bear Cam, Stork Cam, and Hippo Cam. Archived video of a Koala is also available. Four 360-degree cameras are available at the site as well; however, they do not work well for this project since they never focus specifically on a particular animal. This site does include advertisements on the page that lists the various cameras.===

===Smithsonian/National Zoo [] National Zoo includes live video webcams of numerous animals including pandas, flamingos, butterflies, reptiles, and amphibians. There are typically multiple camera views of the animals that you can choose among and related photo galleries of still images are also available.===

===Monterey Bay Aquarium Webcams [] Monterey Bay Aquarium offers a Penguin Cam, Kelp Cam, and Otter Cam as well as an Outer Bay and Monterey Bay Cam. The animal webcams focus on specific animals at the aquarium. The two bay cameras offer images of whatever is happening in the area at the time; thus, these cameras are less likely to work for this activity.===

===San Diego Zoo Pandacam [] San Diego Zoo Pandacam focuses on the daily events of the mother Hua Mei and her male baby panda. The camera is focused on the birthing room, so you see only these two animals. You will also find the baby in the room alone at times.===

===Central Park Zoo Penguin Cam [] live webcam shows two species of penguins at the Central Park Zoo. The image is a little distant and fuzzy at times.===

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Religion
Cultivating knowledge for purposeful living, students learn through literature, art, humanities, and throughout the existing school curriculum the benefits and consequences of behavior. Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools. It's not easy to get along. Help Maria and her friends solve their problems peacefully. Resources for working with youth with special needs.
 * http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/thanks/thgame.htm Holiday Thanksgiving Game**
 * http://biblewise.com/kids_korner/kids.htm Many activities and games for children**
 * [|Character Education]**
 * [|Helping Kids Succeed in School]**
 * [|Out on a Limb]**
 * [|Working with Youth with Special Needs]**

Physical Education
Jumping rope is fun and good for you, too! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games. Written and designed for today's young athlete, these easy-to-use nutrition guides work well in classrooms and after-school programs.
 * [|Healthy Hopping]**
 * [|Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection]**

Technology Skills
[] [|Lego Fun Zone] - Have some fun with legos. Lots of fun websites for kids to learn everything from how worms eat garbage to how to get along with others.
 * [|Just for Kids]**