BBC
Bbc: Build an Iron Age House
Learn how to build an British Iron Age house by following these step by step instructions. Measurements given in metric system.
Other
Biographical Notes for Eric Carle
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Skateboard Science
This site is on the science and art of skateboard design, including equipment, tricks, glossary of terms, and a live webcast of a skateboard performance.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Dirt Detective
Archaeologists study artifacts and soil and they use post holes to determine just how old the layers of soil is. Based on the location of post holes, archaeologists can determine if they are finding a house, or a wall or even a fort....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What's a 360?
In this Cyberchase video segment, Harry tries to snowboard and learns how to measure and identify many common angles.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Fastest Broom
The CyberSquad tests which broom can travel the furthest in five seconds in this video from Cyberchase.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: An Egyptian Clock
The CyberSquad must construct a clock of sorts in order to keep track of the amount of time they have to rescue Dr. Marbles in this video segment from Cyberchase.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Time Management
In this video segment from TV411, Ruby and her mom plan a schedule so she can complete her homework and still have time for friends and sports.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A World Tour of Clocks
In this video segment from Cyberchase, learn about the workings of a variety of timekeepers.
US Department of Education
U.s. Dept. Of Education: Compact for Reading: Third Grade Activities (Spanish)
Links to 100 third grade activities arranged by skill set and designed to improve reading and writing. All activities are in PDF format and are ready to print and use. They can be downloaded individually, according to skill set, or as...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lewis and Clark
An interactive site that has students follow the Lewis and Clark's expedition. As they travel west, they are able to collect objects on their journey and put them in their specimen box. They also take notes on their specimens so they can...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Mary Hunter Austin
Mary Hunter Austin recreates two Native American tales in her stories, "The Story of Little Tavwots," and "The Fire-Bringer." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each story has downloadable...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Hans Christian Andersen
This resource offers the complete texts of four of Andersen's best-known fairy tales: The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," and "The Swineherd." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 format. In...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Chromatography: Who Wrote the Note?
Students investigate who stole the class pet by testing the chromatograph of different markers as a way to find the evidence that points to the perpetrator.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Learning About Bird Migration
A lesson where learners get a better understanding of where birds go in winter months by learning about migration. During this lesson, students will also explore life cycle of birds.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Trees: Using a Dichotomous Key to Identify Local Tree Types
Using their own classification methods students will identify the types of trees found around their school and neighborhoods. Students will then present their classification methods to the class. Later students will use dichotomous tree...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore
Looking for American folktales? Look no more! Choose from famous characters, states, historical events, regional, or ethnic folklore. There are also links to weatherlore and spooky stories.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Simple Fractions
This S.O.S. tutorial gives students a basic review of simple fractions. Follow the tutorial to refresh your skills involving simple fraction manipulations. Each section contains problems with links to the answers.
Incredible Art Department
Incredible Art: Eric Carle Collage
This lesson plan encourages children to use painted paper to make a collage using the style of Eric Carle as inspiration.
University of Oregon
American Children's Literature: Virgina Lee Burton
This resource contains biographical information about Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968 CE).
Student Achievement Partners
Student Achievement Partners: Are Fractions Numbers? [Pdf]
In this assessment, students use reasoning to justify if fractions are numbers.
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: City Life for Wildlife
Colorful and engaging resources for learning about urban-dwelling wildlife. There is a 4-page guide to urban animals and a multiple-choice quiz. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area to find resources for teaching about this topic, including...
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Wild About Birds
Colorful and engaging resources for learning about birds. There is a downloadable 4-page guide with information about John James Audubon, guidelines for how to observe and identify birds, and tips on how to be a friend to birds. There is...
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Hooray for Hummingbirds!
Engaging resources for learning about hummingbirds. There is a downloadable 4-page student guide full of facts and information about them, a short quiz, and a game. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area for a lesson activity, an assessment...