3rd Grade

"Brain Ear Genetics Heart Kidneys and Bladder Respiratory System Sex Development Skeleton Subscribe to our e-newsletter! e-mail About How the Body Works This is an animated, interactive atlas of child anatomy and physiology. Caregivers can use the pictures and animations in How the Body Works to help parents and families see and understand how organs normally work, and how they are affected by illness. Parents can then review this material wherever they have access to the Internet. "

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"To watch web videos without the comments and crap, just drag the button below to your browser's bookmarks bar. On any of the supported video pages, click the bookmark button to watch in peace. You can then make short URLs too, to send the quietube version to your friends. Easy."

Create and publish your own virtual booklet anywhere. No coding required.

"Most materials are easy to categorize, but not Oobleck. This substance has unique properties that take on the characteristics of more than one type of matter. Students learn the three states of matter and study the properties of each.Through investigation and research, students make a claim about the type of matter Oobleck represents and then use the Showing Evidence Tool to come up with proof to support their claim."

"Friends play many important roles in our lives. The characteristics we value in a friend vary from one person to the next. This project uses the classic story, Charlotte's Web, to engage students in critical thinking about what makes a good friend. The Visual Ranking Tool offers students a non-threatening way to make decisions about key qualities of friendship, while also supporting literacy activities that build comprehension. "

I don't know what all is still part of your "space" curriculum, but thought this was cool and the kids would like it. It's a great way to show how day/night are changing over time around the world.

My goal is to create the ultimate teacher resource that is free for everyone! Have Fun Teaching is updated on a daily basis with new worksheets, songs, videos, flash cards, coloring pages, fun activities and blog articles released every day. Unlike other web sites for teachers, Have Fun Teaching is created by a teacher and it offers high quality songs for learning with content-rich lyrics for kids.

Looks like a fun resource! :)

"Easy to post it, see it, and peel it off! Lino is a free sticky & canvas service that requires nothing but a Web browser. Take a note right away wherever you are Access lino from your home, office, or even on the road and post a sticky note online whenever you need! Reminders on your special days or deadlines Set due dates on your stickes, and you will receive an Email reminder on the morning of the due date. Free layout of your pictures and videos You can arrange your pictures and videos as you like and share them with your friends."

"In October, 1868, Laura Jernegan, a 6 year old girl from Edgartown, Massachusetts set out on a three year whaling voyage with her father, mother, brother and the ship's crew to the whaling grounds of the Pacific Ocean. This website, produced by the Martha's Vineyard Museum, tells the story of Laura Jernegan and the journal she kept on her voyage. It also tells the adventurous history of whaling. "

This interactive journal was written by a 6-year-old and allows you to see her handwriting as well as use a "magic lens" to read it clearly in type. Would work great on the Smartboard. Super primary source that is grade appropriate!

"This is a new version of the original 50+ Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story that was created in 2007. As of Oct 24, 2010 5:18 pm there are 65 Ways! If you are a person that likes watching DVD extras or seeing "The Making of..." I have a story for you, the History of 50+Ways... In this new version, I have made more places for you to directly add to the site, including your own story examples, sources of media, and advice for others you might be interested in a tool you used. See How to Contribute for more details."

"This wiki was created to easily help educators find other educators on Twitter that have the same interests as them (that teach in the same content area). Check out the list of educators on the pages linked below and add your Twitter name to the appropriate list too. "

Thanksgiving Maps, Posters and Geospatial Data-Great for comparing and contrasting and making graphs from the data.

"This site is dedicated to the students and teachers who want to learn Scratch. To download all the video-tutorials and materials in this website, please submit your name and the mailing address of your school or institution through the 'Contact Us' link. You will receive a user name and password that will allow you to login and download these materials. You will also find instructions on how to use these resources."

A graphic history of classroom technology, from the writing slate to the electronic tablet.

"Communication skills are critical for today's students. Reading, writing and the ability to tell a story set the stage for success. The Hub, a new TV destination dedicated to bringing kids and families together, is partnering with Discovery Education to support teachers in this important endeavor. Here you'll find inspiration to engage and inspire your budding writers. Meet the artists, editors and writers that bring good stories to life-and watch your students' communication skills soar!"