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National Geographic Solar System

A very infomative site about the planets in our solar system.

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system

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Cells Alive

A great site that looks at all kinds of different cells.

http://www.cellsalive.com/

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Solar System

This site is interactive and informative. It explains the solar system and shows the orbits of both planets and comets for kids to see.

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

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Respiratory System

This site shows a diagram of the respiratory system and describes the functions of the different parts.

http://library.thinkquest.org/5777/resp1.htm

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Volcanoes

This links to the US Geological Service. They are activity monitoring volcanoes around the world. There is also a nice photo glossary of volcanic terms.

http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/

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Young Writers Project

This site is run through the Burlington Free Press. Students have a log in and can submit entries to the project for publication.

http://www.hinesburg11.ywpschools.net

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Geology/Solar System

This site links directly to our science textbooks for our geology unit. Each chapter contains a web code that students cane enter which will direct them to resources to enhance and expand their learning and understanding of the concepts.

http://www.SciLinks.org

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Science Fair Ideas

6th graders will be participating for the first time in the science fair. This site has some idea about possible projects.

http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/

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Fraction Operations

This site offers a place for students to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.

http://www.aaamath.com/fra.html

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Mixtures and Solutions

This site has good examples of mixtures and solutions. It is an excellent resource for the topics we are covering in class as part of our unit. Students should note the tabs for both mixtures and solutions so they get the most comprehensive information.

http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solution.html

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Free Rice

On this site students can practice vocabulary, geography, language, or art skills. While doing so they will be earning rice to be given to people in need.

http://www.freerice.com/

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US States and Capitals Practice

Students can practice the names and locations of different US states and their capitals.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

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Math fact practice

This site is a great place to practice math facts.

http://www.aplusmath.com/

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Human Body Notebook

This is a link to Ms. Galyean's copy of our human body unit notebook in Evernote. This notebook has the original pages and questions that we have copied into individual student notebooks. If you were absent during a science class when we added pages to our notebooks, then you would want to check here to see what you missed. This notebook is then linked to our Evernote Peek apps to help us study for the test.

https://www.evernote.com/pub/galyean/humanbodyunit

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Evernote Online Login

Students can access their Evernote Notebooks online via this website.

https://www.evernote.com/Login.action?targetUrl=%2FHome.action

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Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

This is a good website site for kids explaining these concepts. We will be using it in class as part of our geology unit.

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0042B-pangaea.php

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Transit of Venus

The NASA site to view and learn about the transit of Venus.

http://venustransit.nasa.gov/2012/transit/

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Solar System

This site was mentioned as a good resource for students to view the transit of Venus.

http://www.spaceweather.com/

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Solar System

Images from NASA on different parts of our solar system.

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/

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Last Modified on April 11, 2013

National Geographic Solar System

Cells Alive

Solar System

Respiratory System

Volcanoes

Young Writers Project

Geology/Solar System

Science Fair Ideas

Fraction Operations

Mixtures and Solutions

Free Rice

US States and Capitals Practice

Math fact practice

Human Body Notebook

Evernote Online Login

Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Transit of Venus

Solar System

Solar System