Typing Activities
Power Typing 'qwerty' lesson - This website allows you to start at the very beginning of learning how to type with your 'home' row of keys (asdfjkl;) Very basic, but reinforces proper hand placement while typing.
http://www.powertyping.com/
Click on 'Qwerty' to start with the basic lesson.
http://www.powertyping.com/
Click on 'Qwerty' to start with the basic lesson.
Desert Typing Racer - This is a game that lets you start as a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. To play, you have to avoid the oncoming cars by correctly typing the word or phrase above the car.
http://www.freetypinggame.net/play14.asp
http://www.freetypinggame.net/play14.asp
Accelerated Book Finder
Need new books to read or need to search for books based on grade level? Visit this website to help you locate new books to read.
http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
Need new books to read or need to search for books based on grade level? Visit this website to help you locate new books to read.
http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
How to Write Code
Several students have asked about apps / programs that can be used to learn how to write computer code. Here are some free programs that are available (many of them are designed for kids).
Kodable - Kodable is the first step in early programming education. It is a free iOS app for kids 5 and up. (Advanced levels cost $1.99 to access.) Even though Kodable is targeted for young kids, you're going to want to start with this program if you have never done any coding before.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kodable/id577673067?mt=8
Kodable - Kodable is the first step in early programming education. It is a free iOS app for kids 5 and up. (Advanced levels cost $1.99 to access.) Even though Kodable is targeted for young kids, you're going to want to start with this program if you have never done any coding before.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kodable/id577673067?mt=8
Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming language - Hopscotch is an iOS app designed for kids aged 9-11. This app is more advanced and works under the assumption that you already know some programming basics. So, if you have never coded before, start out with Kodable and then work your way up to Hopscotch.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
Scratch - Scratch is a free website from MIT. With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
http://scratch.mit.edu
http://scratch.mit.edu
GameMaker - GameMaker is a more advanced coding tool, but it does have tutorials to help you get started. It is the type of coding program that you want to complete after you have learned some basic code on Kodable, Hopscotch, or Scratch. GameMaker does allow you to create fully functioning games in a matter of weeks.
http://www.yoyogames.com/studio
http://www.yoyogames.com/studio
Invent with Python - This is a free eBook (you read it online) that teaches you how to program games in the Python programming language. This book was written to be understandable by kids as young as 10 to 12 years old, although it is great for anyone of any age who has never programmed before.
http://inventwithpython.com
http://inventwithpython.com
Codecademy - Codecademy claims to be the easiest way to learn how to code. It's interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.
www.codeacademy.com
www.codeacademy.com
5th Grade Spelling - Spelling City
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Social Studies - Geography Vocabulary
Social Studies pages 110 - 113:
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