August 2001

	Tito the Turtle's House     Created by: Jayzeebear.com
	Theme:	Math
	Format:	Interactive, not-printable
	Audience:	Grades 3-5
	Difficulty level:	Moderate to challenging
	Activity:	From the main page students can choose from several activities. The Math game ranges from addition to multiplication and from easy to difficult. Problems are presented on a blackboard and students put in the correct response. Sound effects and graphics are an added bonus to keep students interested and engaged.
	Time to complete:	10-15 minutes
	Comments:	In addition to the game, students can "watch" stories, complete a word search, and learn interesting facts. This is a great site to visit for educational fun!
	Special requirements:	Java
	Applicable standards: National Math Standards
		Whole Number Computation: In grades K-4, the mathematics curriculum should develop whole number computation so that students can- Model, explain, and develop reasonable proficiency with basic facts and algorithms; Use a variety of mental computation and estimation techniques; Use calculators in appropriate computational situations; Select and use computation techniques appropriate to specific problems and determine whether the results are reasonable.
	Learning Games Galore!      Created by: Fun-Attic
	Theme:	Various subjects
	Format:	Printable, not interactive
	Audience:	Primary and Middle
	Difficulty level:	Easy
	Activity:	This site explains several educational games that teachers can reproduce with minimal supplies. If you have beans, a little food coloring, paper plates, some Ziploc bags, and a few other supplies you can create several hands-on learning activities for your students.
	Time to complete:	Anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.
	Comments:	There are many neat things worth checking out on this site. Your students will definitely benefit from these practical learning experiences.
	Special requirements:	None
	Applicable standards: National Math Standards
		Computation and Estimation: In grades 5-8, the mathematics curriculum should develop the concepts underlying computation and estimation in various contexts so that students can-- Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and rational numbers; Develop, analyze, and explain procedures for computation and techniques for estimation; Develop, analyze, and explain methods for solving proportions; Select and use an appropriate method for computing from among mental arithmetic, paper-and-pencil, calculator, and computer methods; Use computation, estimation, and proportions to solve problems; Use estimation to check the reasonableness of results. National Fine Arts Standards Making Connections Between Visual Arts and Other Disciplines: Students understand and use similarities and differences between characteristics of the visual arts and other arts disciplines; Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum.
	Treasure Trove     Created by: PrimaryGames.com
	Theme:	Language Arts
	Format:	Interactive, not printable
	Audience:	Primary
	Difficulty level:	Easy
	Activity:	Students are given two words that are often combined as a contraction and a list of possible contractions for the two words. They are asked to match the words with the correct contraction.
	Time to complete:	15 minutes
	Comments:	This activity allows students to practice forming contractions and enhances their ability to recognize the root words in several contractions. It is also a useful activity for students that consider themselves "experts" when it comes to contractions. While going through the problems as quickly as possible, even the best of the best will occasionally slip up.
	Special requirements:	None
	Applicable standards: National Language Arts Standards
		Applying Knowledge: Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.
	Online Painting    Created by: Kid Pix
	Theme:	Art
	Format:	Interactive, not printable
	Audience:	Primary
	Difficulty level:	Easy
	Activity:	This activity allows students to create their own visual masterpiece. Using colors and images, students create their own colorful scene. The only skills necessary are maneuvering a computer mouse and allowing your creative juices to flow.
	Time to complete:	15 minutes
	Comments:	The best thing about this activity, besides the creative aspect, is the resemblance this game has to existing computer software. Primary students can be introduced to some basic design ideas and have fun while doing it.
	Special requirements:	Java
	Applicable standards: National Fine Arts Standards
		Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes: Students know the differences between materials, techniques and processes; Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses; Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories.

return to

© 2000, 2001 High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium
© 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 SCR*TEC
This page is Bobby Approved. This page last updated on August 29, 2001 16:51 .