My Links
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The web links provided below are a good resource for you when doing research for homework assignments or specific class topics.
Classroom Resources
Book Lists/ Review
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Books Fifth Graders Love to Read
A list of great books for fifth graders organized into different categories like fiction, nonfiction, science, recipes, etc.
Educational Games
Immigration Project
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Welcome to Immigration
Scholastic.com has put together an interactive tour of Ellis Island. We will use this resource as a companion to the picture book, The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman.
Snowflake Bentley
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Snowflake Bentley Museum
Visit the website to learn more about Snowflake Bentley and to take a look inside the museum. -
Video biography of Snowflake Bentley
Watch the youtube video to learn more about how Wilson Bentley completed his work and to learn more about his life.
"From Slavery to Freedom"
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Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad - code names and secrets of the Underground Railroad
Poetry
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Shel Silverstein's website
author of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" and other poetry collections for children
Wild Weather
Holidays
Genius Hour
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Genius Hour Presentations
40 minute video of classroom presentations and examples of Genius Hour projects
Spelling/Vocabulary
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Word Info
Type a word into the search box and you will learn its definition and Greek/Latin word family. -
Word Central
Maintained by Merriam-Webster dictionary. Play games and create your own dictionary.