FPDES students win BIG at the state fair!
Congratulations to the following students...Tally Shultz-Mo, Mia Nordstrom, Gwyn Feury, Katelyn Buggs, Jocelyn Garcia-Ortiz, and Adina Sinigur! Their art work was on display October 13-23rd at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Kerr Scott Building. The students received first place out of all elementary schools in the state of North Carolina. The art work was inspired by the Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky and were 3-dimensional images of non-objective abstract amphibians. They were created with colored paper chalk and white tempera paint.
Congratulations also to our talented art teacher Mrs. Jennifer Sherman who also won with a drawing created in memory of her late grandmother and dog Sparky, who passed away 2 years ago. It was entitled.."Missing You".
Congratulations also to our talented art teacher Mrs. Jennifer Sherman who also won with a drawing created in memory of her late grandmother and dog Sparky, who passed away 2 years ago. It was entitled.."Missing You".
New Websites to investigate!
Science
http://www.fossweb.com
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Keyboarding Practice
http://www.nimblefingers.com/
Math
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html
http://www.fossweb.com
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Keyboarding Practice
http://www.nimblefingers.com/
Math
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html
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Kindergarten Wiki
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1st Grade Wiki
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2nd Grade Wiki
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3rd Grade Wiki
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Third Grade Science Fun
Foss Web - This site supports the numerous science units. You'll find interactive activities for students, teacher prep videos, and many more resources!
http://www.fossweb.com/
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Third grade students use this link as part of the Human Body Unit to virtually dissect owl pellets.
http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/flash/v4/index.htm
Another fun, interactive game is the skeleton game. Use this link to get started:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm
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NASA Kids' Club - Third grade students use this link as part of Objects in the Sky Unit to learn about space exploration, launching rockets, and more!
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Star Date Online - Another interesting site showcases the phases of the moon for the current month. This site lists the current moon phase and provides links to other resources.
http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon
Star Finders/Fortune Teller models - Print out other monthly star finders like the ones we created in class.
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder/
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Earth and Apple Comparison - This short video provided by Farmland.org demonstrates what a precious resource soil is by using an apple as a model of the Earth.
http://www.farmland.org/images/flash/apple.swf
The Adventures of Herman - The autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the worm. Learn about worm anatomy, meals, and more! Also available in Spanish.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/
Soil and Worm Unit - Information, interactive games, and webquests about soil and composting with worms.
http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/soilandworms.html
http://www.fossweb.com/
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Third grade students use this link as part of the Human Body Unit to virtually dissect owl pellets.
http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/flash/v4/index.htm
Another fun, interactive game is the skeleton game. Use this link to get started:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm
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NASA Kids' Club - Third grade students use this link as part of Objects in the Sky Unit to learn about space exploration, launching rockets, and more!
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Star Date Online - Another interesting site showcases the phases of the moon for the current month. This site lists the current moon phase and provides links to other resources.
http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon
Star Finders/Fortune Teller models - Print out other monthly star finders like the ones we created in class.
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder/
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Earth and Apple Comparison - This short video provided by Farmland.org demonstrates what a precious resource soil is by using an apple as a model of the Earth.
http://www.farmland.org/images/flash/apple.swf
The Adventures of Herman - The autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the worm. Learn about worm anatomy, meals, and more! Also available in Spanish.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/
Soil and Worm Unit - Information, interactive games, and webquests about soil and composting with worms.
http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/soilandworms.html
4th Grade Wiki
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Fourth Grade Science Fun
Foss Web - This site supports the numerous science units. You'll find interactive activities for students, teacher prep videos, and many more resources!
http://www.fossweb.com/
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NOAA Lightning Safety - Kid and teacher friendly information about lightning safety.
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/kids.htm
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Critter Cams - This site provided by the National Science Foundation offers 2 minute videos about several different animals, their body structures and habitats. Each video includes unique "critter cam" footage from the animal's point of view. http://nsf.gov/news/special_reports/animals/index.jsp
Kids' Planet - Click on "Get the Facts" and then click on the specific animal you are interested in learning more about.
http://www.kidsplanet.org/
eNature - Bringing nature to life (North American animals). Under "Field Guides" click on an animal group. Click on the type of animal or the specific animal.
http://www.enature.com/home/
http://www.fossweb.com/
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NOAA Lightning Safety - Kid and teacher friendly information about lightning safety.
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/kids.htm
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Critter Cams - This site provided by the National Science Foundation offers 2 minute videos about several different animals, their body structures and habitats. Each video includes unique "critter cam" footage from the animal's point of view. http://nsf.gov/news/special_reports/animals/index.jsp
Kids' Planet - Click on "Get the Facts" and then click on the specific animal you are interested in learning more about.
http://www.kidsplanet.org/
eNature - Bringing nature to life (North American animals). Under "Field Guides" click on an animal group. Click on the type of animal or the specific animal.
http://www.enature.com/home/
5th Grade Wiki
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Fifth Grade Science Fun
Foss Web - This site supports the numerous science units. You'll find interactive activities for students, teacher prep videos, and many more resources!
http://www.fossweb.com/
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Weather and Climate Systems Glogster - This Glogster has a convection box demonstration, links to land and sea breeze models, and much more.
http://zebetta.edu.glogster.com/weather-and-climate/
Scholastic Weather Maker - This site offers an interactive weather maker as well as student-friendly links. Students can change the relative humidity and temperature to create weather in a farmhouse scene. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/investigate/weather_maker.htm
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Food Chain Game - Explore the concept of food chains with this interactive activity. More elements are added as you progress.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm
http://www.fossweb.com/
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Weather and Climate Systems Glogster - This Glogster has a convection box demonstration, links to land and sea breeze models, and much more.
http://zebetta.edu.glogster.com/weather-and-climate/
Scholastic Weather Maker - This site offers an interactive weather maker as well as student-friendly links. Students can change the relative humidity and temperature to create weather in a farmhouse scene. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/investigate/weather_maker.htm
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Food Chain Game - Explore the concept of food chains with this interactive activity. More elements are added as you progress.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm
