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Examination of human phenotypic characteristics and their frequency falls within the science standard 5.5

Educational webquest on Snakes that could be used for almost any elementary grade! Relates to SOL 5.5 The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism's ability to survive and thrive in its environment. Key concepts include a) basic cell structures and functions; b) classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body structures, and behavior of the organism; and c) traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment.

Encouraging students to exercise through digital storytelling! Related to SOL 2.4 The student will exhibit, in physical activity settings, cooperative, respectful, and safe behaviors.; 2.5 The student will identify opportunities to participate in regular physical activity outside of school.

Awesome for students to realize the importance of doing their work! Related to SOL 1.5 The student will recall basic addition facts with sums to 18 or less and the corresponding subtraction facts. (and many others) 

Awesome ways to integrate Read Me within sports using Comic Master! Related to SOL (among many others)  5.1 The student will demonstrate proficiency in movement skills and skill combinations in complex movement activities. a) Demonstrate proficiency in locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skill combinations in more complex environments and modified sports activities. b) Perform educational gymnastic sequences, including travel, roll, balance, and weight transfer, with smooth transitions and changes of direction, shape, speed, and flow. c) Perform different types of rhythm/dance sequences including American and international dances.

Awesome connection for student studying Ancient Greece using Google Maps and Google Earth - definitely tied into SOL WHI.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western civilization by : a) assessing the influence of geography on Greek economic, social, and political development, including the impact of Greek commerce and colonies; b) describing Greek mythology and religion; c) identifying the social structure and role of slavery, explaining the significance of citizenship and the development of democracy, and comparing the city-states of Athens and Sparta; d) evaluating the significance of the Persian and Peloponnesian wars; e) characterizing life in Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles; f) citing contributions in drama, poetry, history, sculpture, architecture, science, mathematics,  and philosophy, with emphasis on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle;  g) explaining the conquest of Greece by Macedonia and the formation and spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great.

Even more in depth webquest for students on Ocean Zones and the difference between the sunlight zone, the midnight zone, and the twilight zone. Relates to SOL 5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment. Key concepts include a) geological characteristics; b) physical characteristics; and c) ecological characteristics. 

Could easily be a way where students combine knowledge of oceans and continents, even earlier than 5th grade! Related to SOL 5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment. Key concepts include a) geological characteristics; b) physical characteristics; and c) ecological characteristics. 

Educational WebQuest for students wanting to learn about habitats & endangered species! Relates to SOL 2.5 The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system. Key concepts include a) living organisms are interdependent with their living and nonliving surroundings; b) an animal's habitat includes adequate food, water, shelter or cover, and space; c) habitats change over time due to many influences; and d) fossils provide information about living systems that were on Earth years ago.

Even though this webquest says 3-5, it could definitely be used at Grade 2 as a part of a unit on China! Related to SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt.

A selection of timers to suit your needs. I like his idea of taking periodic breaks but not letting them drag on too long. Timers can help in transition time as well.

Some good ideas for using wikis within the classroom. I like the idea of doing a "scavenger hunt" and reporting back using a classroom wiki space. This would be more appropriate for the upper grades 4, 5, and 6th.

2-5 year old introduction to Community Helpers

Didn't look through all the lessons but this seems like a pretty good resource for lesson plans about teaching digital citizenship. 

SOme helpful review/information/multimedia for Virginia history review

A quick summary of how the Virginia government is trying to encourage digital media aligned with the SOLs for use both in the classroom as well as for parents who homeschool their kids.

An example of a "Lit Trip" that follows the main character's travels to the 7 continents (first grade standard)