STUDENT PROJECTS
Science: Creating A New Animal
Standard SC3.4.1: Compare distinct structures of livings that help them survive.
Standard SC3.5.1: Describe the relationship between structure and function in organisms
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/make-your-own/make-dangerous-animal
http://www.switcheroozoo.com/zoo.htm
http://animal.gamesxl.com/pet-creator.html
http://animal.gamesxl.com/build-a-beast.html
Science: Building Bridges
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/build-bridge-p3.html
http://www.historyofbridges.com/facts-about-bridges/types-of-bridges/
https://sites.google.com/a/wyckoffschools.org/stem-grade-8/2-types-of-bridges
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/bridges.html
Social Studies: Landmarks
FAMOUS LANDMARKS AROUND THE WORLD - http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/structures.html
Statue of Liberty - http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/statue-of-liberty/
Mount Rushmore - http://www.timeforkids.com/photos-video/video/making-mount-rushmore-208266
Mount Rushmore - http://www.coolfactsforkids.com/mount-rushmore-facts-for-kids/
Washington Monument - http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0194025.html
Lincoln Memorial - http://mrnussbaum.com/lincoln-memorial-for-kids/
Lincoln Memorial - http://www.kidsdiscover.com/quick-reads/thinkin-lincoln-memorial/
Golden Gate Bridge - http://www.history.com/topics/golden-gate-bridge
Golden Gate Bridge - http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/go/Golden_Gate_Bridge
Iolani Palace - http://www.hawaii-nation.org/palace.html
Iolani Palace -http://travel.usnews.com/Honolulu_Oahu_HI/Things_To_Do/Iolani_Palace_20802/
Science
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/index.cfm
http://kids.nineplanets.org/
http://www.planetsforkids.org/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/planets/
http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/planets.html
http://planets.net/
http://space-facts.com/planets/
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769141.html
http://www.popsci.com/science/gallery/2013-03/best-pictures-every-planet/?image=0
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome.htm
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/what-is-a-planet.html
Social Studies
We are learning about Asian countries. We are working with our groups. Each group is learning about a different country. Each group will research about their country, create a digital presentation on GoogleDocs, teach the class about their country, and administer a quiz. The countries we are learning about are: Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, North Korea, South Korea, and Malaysia.
Below are some links you can use for your research and presentation. Good luck and have fun learning!!!
Thailand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand
http://www.countryreports.org/country/Thailand.htm
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/thailand
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/thailand/
http://www.oocities.org/teacherkab/countries/thailand.htm
Singapore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore
http://www.countryreports.org/country/Singapore.htm
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/singapore-facts/
http://singapore.facts.co/interestingsingaporefacts/aboutsingaporefunfacts.phphttp://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107963.html
Japan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan
http://www.countryreports.org/country/japan.htm
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/japan
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/japan/
http://www.oocities.org/teacherkab/countries/japan.htm
Vietnam
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam
http://www.countryreports.org/country/vietnam.htm
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/vietnam
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/vietnam/
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108144.html
North Korea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Korea,%20North
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107686.html
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/learn-about-north-korea
http://www.countryreports.org/country/KoreaNorth.htm
South Koreahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea
http://www.countryreports.org/country/KoreaSouth.htm
http://timeforkids.com/destination/south-korea
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/south-korea/
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107690.html
Malaysia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia
http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/cultures.html
http://www.countryreports.org/country/malaysia.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Malaysia
http://emilyyoung.theworldrace.org/?filename=11-fun-facts-about-malaysia
Science
We have learned about rocks and minerals. Take a look at these sites to learn about some awesome rocks and minerals.
http://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones
http://www.rocksforkids.com/R&M/geodes.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorite
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenite_(mineral)
http://www.gemselect.com/other-info/about-gemstone-color.php
Report Writing/Social Studies
Let's think about what we want to be when we grow up. Do some research. Think about what it is you want to do when you grow up. Click on the link below and learn about various careers.
http://www.bls.gov/k12/students.htm
Social Studies: Australia
Click on the links below to learn about Australia.
http://www.australia.com/about.aspx
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107296.html
Science: Creating Your New Species
Standard SC3.4.1: Compare distinct structures of livings that help them survive.
Standard SC3.5.1: Describe the relationship between structure and function in organisms
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/make-your-own/make-dangerous-animal
http://www.switcheroozoo.com/zoo.htm
http://animal.gamesxl.com/pet-creator.html
http://animal.gamesxl.com/build-a-beast.html
Old student projects from previous years can be found in the our ARCHIVES.