Mrs. Herook, 1st Grade - Monthly Features

Science-Trees

Autumn Leaves
Animation on Autumn changes from Brainpop.com

Seasons
Animation explaining changes that take place during the seasons.

Seed Plants
Find out about the plants that develop seeds. Vocabulary is geared toward higher grades, but animation is helpful.

Trees are Terrific...Travels with Pierre
Online animated story about trees. Offered from the University of Illinois.

Halloween Theme

Click here for Halloween Activities from Nasa Kids
Make sure you visit the Haunted House!

Ghosts in the Castle
National Geographic site. Fun & Interesting!

In the Bat Cave
A cyberhunt to learn about bats.

The Bat Cave
Offered by the Royal Ontario Museum. Introduces virtual vistors to habitats of the bat.

Reading: Themes from the Anthology book
These links are intended to be extensions to conversions held in class, as well as to extend learning based on Student interest of topics.

I wish I could Fly

History of Flight
Based on our discussion Friday 10/16, students were interested in learning more about Leonardo da Vinci, and his role in "flying machines". Offered by Nasa

Science

Science-Life Processes

Life Processes
Offered by the BBC, this presentation and activity quiz explains the life cycle. Provides simple sentences and animations.

Your Amazing Body
Offered by Sesame Street, and hosted by Bert & Ernie. Features inside and outside body parts.

The Digestive Journey
Online tour of the digestive system - with explanation of the process.

Animals Growing Up
Changing and Growing

Change-Life Cycles
Looks at the butterfly, goat, frog life cycle.

Chickscope
Follow the development of a chick.

Living Things
From the Franklin Institute. Follows individuals, families, neighborhoods, the circle of life.

Science-Nutrition

Dole 5 A Day
Interactive site to explore nutrition.

Science-Cycles in Nature
Cycles in Nature
Explains moon cycles, day & night, seasons and tides in elementary terms. Each page explains how and why each happen.

Our Class Passport

TFK Go Places Start Page
Choose one of the many locations to visit online - print out the passport stamp, and attach it to your class passport.

Our recent trip to Peru
Visit Peru virtually, then complete your Travel Passport.

Protecting The Parks - TFK Extra
Timeforkids/parks
Play the "Park Patroller" game, try the hidden picture area or send an e-mail postcard.

Snow Activities

Snow Activities
Maintained by the Teel family from Alaska. Fun site to visit.

Snowtastic Snow
A Thinkquest project covering multiple topics on snow.

History tie-in

A Sunken Ship's Tale Activity sponsored by the Montreal Museum of Archeology and History.
Try your luck as an archeologist. Based on research associated with the discovery of the wreck Elizabeth and Mary which sank in 1690.

Jamestown Simulation
Make similiar decisions like the Jamestown settlers.

An Interactive Tour of Ellis Island
Interesting trip to this famous location. Audio, video and photos available. Enter the Great Hall to see what immigrants had to pass in order to become a citizen.

Who Are You?
Answer these questions to determine if you will be able to come in.

History Channel-Ellis Island
Photos, video and more on this topic.

Statue of Liberty Facts
Click here for the historical facts.

Immigration & Statue of Liberty
A 5th grade class put this resource together - try the scavenger hunt.

Language Arts tie-in

Word Maker
Build words with this online activity. Helps spelling and vocabulary.

Writing Workshop
Scholastic offers this online workshop for elementary students.

Write with the Writers
Develop writing skill by working with professional writers. Get tips and tricks to improve your writing by completing these online workshops.

1st Grade Spelling Practice
Try this online activity to work on spelling skills.

Prior sites from Monthly Features:

Bird Migration
Use this site to find out about this seasonal event.

Facts on Migration - From the Why files
This site gives information on distances various birds travel along with other interesting facts.

How do birds know where to go?
Use this page to find out how birds navigate during migration.

Play the Bird Migration Game
Help the crane fly to safety in its annual migration.

**Read about the Monarch Butterfly migration - also underway**
Butterfly Migration

Compass Activities

Reading a Compass
Basic information on the parts of a compass.

Compass Activity - Thinking in Circles
Information on using a compass.

Online Compass Activity

Finding your way with a map and a compass
Information on how to navigate using both of these tools.