FIFTH GRADE FEATURED LINKS


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FIFTH GRADE RESOURCE LINKS

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Science

Oceanography
    Cool Kid's Fishin' --Information about food chains, crustaceans, fish, and shellfish
    Corals and Coral Reefs --Information from Sea World/Busch Gardens.
    Missouri Botanical Gardens: Marine Ecosystems --At this site you will find information about coral reefs, shorelines, and temperate oceans.

Plants/Animals
    The Animal Kingdom --A fact-filled site about animals and their classification.
    The Great Plant Escape --Learn about the mysteries of plant life here.
    Kratts' Creatures --Look at "Creature World" for facts about a variety of animals arranged by continents.
    Plants and Our Environment --Learn about seeds, photosynthesis, germination, pollination and more at the ThinkQuest Junior site.

Electricity
    What is Static Electricity? --Fun projects to do and an easy-to-understand explanation of static electricity.

Human Body
    Come to Your Senses --A ThinkQuest Junior site introducing the senses. Includes a glossary and activities.
    KidsHealth --Information about various body systems especially for kids.
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Social Studies

    Lewis & Clark --Take a look at the kid-friendly site for basic information. Tricky to navigate.
    Lewis & Clark: Mapping the West --This is a good source for background knowledge.
    Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark --At this site you can pretend to go along with Lewis and Clark on their journey.
    Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids --This site includes a variety of information about basic aspects of the U.S. and its government.
    Become a Spice Trader --This is an interactive site which allows students to make decisions about a spice trading.
    The Birth of a Nation --A ThinkQuest project that details the people, places, and events of the first days of the Revolutionary War.
    Discoverers Web --Here you can find information about famous explorers and their voyages.
    Pioneer Life in America --A ThinkQuest Junior site where you can learn about life in pioneer days and about famous pioneers. Includes activities and a quiz.
    Learn Illinois --Visit "At Home in the Heartland" to learn about the people, the homes and the history of Illinois and the Heartland. Choose "Learn Illinois" to find basic facts about our state. Click on "Discover Illinois" for more fun facts.
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Reading

    Anne Frank the Writer --This site includes photos of Anne Frank, her familly and her room. You can view pages of her original diary.
    Lemony Snicket --This is the official web site of A Series of Unfortunate Events books.
    Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Books Award --The official site of this Illinois state award program.
    Redwall: The Brian Jacques Home Page --The official webpage of Brian Jacques, the author of the Redwall series.
    Pilkey's Web Site O'Fun --The official web page of author/illustrator Dav Pilkey, author of the Captain Underpants series.
    Hank the Cowdog --Look here for information about the "Hank the Cowdog" series and information about the author, John Erickson.
    Gary Paulsen --Learn about this popular author and read summaries of his many books.
    Scholastic's Author Index --Find your favorite author from this list of dozens from Scholastic's Authors Online. This list includes Jerry Spinelli, Lois Lowry, J.K. Rowling, Mary Pope Osborne and Roald Dahl.
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Search Tools

Use one of these sites to begin your search.
    KidsClick!
    Yahoo! Kids
    Ask for Kids