Web Resources
I've listed a few internet sites that I thought might be interesting to students and their families.
Authors
I've included some web sites that contain information about authors we use in 4th grade.
Blogging
Bound for Oregon
Some of you will be reading a book about a family traveling to Oregon to find a better life. Here are some sites to help you understand the Oregon Trail a little better.
Clip Art
Here you will find some sites with clip art to use on your projects.
Field Trip
Here are some web sites that will give you a little more information about where we will be going on our upcoming field trip to Madison.
Front Row
Government
Check out these sites to find out more information about our nation's leaders and our government.
Iditarod 2012
The Iditarod Race starts on March 3rd, 2012! Here are some great sites to give you information and updates about this exciting dog race in Alaska.
Information and Activities for Kids
I found a couple of sites that just didn't seem to fit any other category. They are full of information, practices, games, and activities and deal with a variety of topics.
Learning Games and Puzzles
The practicing of skills is made more enjoyable when doing so while playing a game or working on a puzzle. Here are some sites that can be educational and fun.
Math
In this category, you'll find some sites to practice math skills.
On-line Magazines
Here are some magazines that you can read on the computer.
Poetry
Check out these sites that have lots of examples of poetry for kids.
Reading/Language/Spelling
This category includes sites that may help out in the subject areas of reading, spelling, and language.
Science
In this category, there is a site about the solar system and a site about pandas. I've just added 2 new sites: one about guinea pigs and one about dwarf hamsters. Additionally, you can find sites on several other topics. Just check it out!
Search Engines for Kids
Here are some search engines that I have found to be very useful for children.
Social Studies
You'll be learning about Wisconsin in fourth grade this year. Here are some sites to help you learn more about Wisconsin and the other states too.