In this lesson, students will assess what items in the classroom are touched the most. Students will investigate germs and distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

This lesson engages students in communication games. Students will learn how to play "Cosmic Motions" and "Silent Ball" to practice communication skills.

This site has a colorful display of information about Minnesota. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Click on the picture of the rabbit and learn about the various parts of the rabbit and their functionality. Other interesting facts about rabbits are presented on this page.

Students create a blimp and then experiment with the design to improve its aerodynamics.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Angel Over the Right Shoulder by H. Trusta, a fiction for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Book of Natural History by Francis Orpen Morris, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Child's Guide to Knowledge by R. Ward, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Book of Sports by William Martin, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Donkey-Boy, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Easy Lessons on Geography by James Hutchinson, a nonfiction book for children.

At this site look through these reports written by Grade 5 students in the 1998-99 school year. Click on the state that you are interested in. Please note that not all states have reports.

A set of four station activities involving static electricity that can easily be done in the classroom.

Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.

Part 2 of a series of interactive exercises concerning word roots and vocabulary skills. Site initially explains vocabulary and word roots, then allows students to complete interactive exercises.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses elements, atoms, compounds, molecules, and crystals. Looks at mixture and different types of them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to describe matter in the solid state, about the properties of liquid matter and gases, and what the relationship between energy and states of matter is.

A module reviewing over the definition of a physical property and examples of the physical properties of matter. Module includes explanations, pictures, a video, and review questions.

This learning module discusses the definition of matter and what mass and volume measure. Module includes pictures, videos, and review questions.

A module that provides the definition of chemical property and examples of the chemical properties of matter using explanations, pictures, and review questions.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at atoms and how they are related to elements, and the particles that make up atoms.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the components and functions of the skeletal system; the structure of bone, and how bones grow and develop; and the different types of joints, and how they...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the major organs and general functions of the digestive system; the digestive functions of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach; and how digestion and absorption...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the layers and functions of the skin, and explains what you can do to help keep your skin healthy.