Learning Toolbox

Are there things about school that make you frustrated? There are strategies what can help you become more successful. Dig into the Learning Toolbox and see what is there to help you.

World Book Online

Gather the information you need on this wonderful site.

Irregular Verbs

Verb Tutorial

DNR Kids Web: Solid Waste and Recycling

Recycle City

Have some fun while learning about a serious subject.

We Have a Garbage Crisis

Rotten Truth about Garbage

Miraculous Monarchs

Kids Journey North

In our vocabulary packet this week, we read about migrating animals. I am always amazed when we read about the trips that animals take. I was happy to see that some of the kids are just as enthralled as I am. If you want to learn more, go to any of the sites at this location. Be prepared to be in awe as you learn even more about the miracle of migration.

Creating a Multimedia Presentation

Writing Powerpoint Presentations:Writing at pppst.com

Collection of Writing Strategies and Applications in Powerpoint Presentations.

Elaboration Course

This is a portion of a wonderful elaboration projects created by educators in Washington state.

General Vs. Specific

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He said! She said!

"Said" synonyms

Try different words when you write.

Narrative Model: HRW Literature

Prompt Generator

Need a quick prompt idea?

Eyewitness to History

Here is a mind-blowing site. Put on your running shoes and start your voyage through history. You can start wherever you wish, but just for me, jusf for now, try World War II.

More WW2 Information

Lisa and Sonia Jura
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World War II Stories

There are so many wonderful stories to discover at this site. Some stories are related to books that you can read. Click on the History link to discover some places to explore

Children of World War II

Visit this interactive site to learn more about the life of British kids during World War II.

London at War

This site will give you more information about how life was for people living in London during the war.

Rationing in London

More Rationing Activities

British History Site

This site also contains wonderful links about the ancient world.

Lots of Historical Info: WWII and Back

Jeopardy Powerpoint Template

Make your own Jeopardy game.

Prepositional Phrases

Preposition Practice

Prepositions for Big Dogs

More Preposition Practice

Clauses Powerpoint

Download the powerpoint presentation to review clauses.

Beginning Prepositions

What is a Preposition

Grammar Gold

You can practice many grammar skills at this site.

Wide World of Verbs

Need to review your verbs? Check out this site.

Preposition Practice

Simple games but good practice in identifying prepositions.

Quiz yourself on Grammar

There are tons of short quizzes to help you see where you need the most support.

Diagramming Sentence Tips

More Geeky Diagrams

Great American Mail Race: Find a School

Use this kid-teacher-parent-friendly site to locate the addresses schools in the United States.

Great American Mail Race: Online Questionnaire

Letter Generator

Use this site to write your letters in correct friendly and business formats.

More Illinois Facts

Illinois Temperature Extremes

Fun Trivia about Illinois

Here are some very weird facts about Illinois.

More Trivia about Illinois

Illinois Agriculture

For the city kids who do not even know what AGRICULTURE is.

Math 634 Practice

Math 635 Practice

Math 636 Practice

Math 736 Practice

Math Skill Practice

Find activities for the areas in which you tested poorly

Language Arts 634 Reading Practice

Language Arts 635 Reading Practice

Language Arts 636 Reading Practice

Reading Test Practice

This practice test from Texas will score your test online.

Another Self-Scoring Texas Test

Keyboard colors

See which fingers to use on the keyboard.

Keyboarding practice

One more...try it...you might like it.

Keyboarding from England

Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Stack the Deck Writing Program

Tips on writing for students in Illinois and the rest of the country too.

This program was written by teachers in Illinois to help kids be successful when taking the ISAT tests.

Writing News Articles

Tips for writing a news article

Practice Drawing Inferences

If INFERENCES are frustrating you, get some practice online at this site.

Crossword Puzzle Maker

Powerpoint Game Templates

CD/DVD Case Cover

Use this interactive site to create a cover for your CD or DVD Case

Free Powerpoint Backgrounds

720 choices...that is even more than I can use.

Medieval Times

Looking for a list of topics to research? Discover the possibilities at this site.

Middle Ages Scavenger Hunt

Medieval musical instruments

Check out the musical instruments that were played during the medieval times.

Visit KID CASTLE

Fun and Games in the Castle

Girls vs Boys in Sports

In responding to the topic, All sports teams should be open to girls and boys, here is a site that will give you some facts and figures to support your opinion.

Take the SMARTBOARD Survey

Teachers at FMS,
If you have received a SMARTBOARD in your classroom at this time, please take a moment and answer the survey at this site.
Thanks.

NASA for middle-school students

Discover the world of aviation as seen through the eyes of NASA

National Geographic for Kids

Discover the wonders of our world and its peoples

Beginning iMovie

Use this site to answer your questions about iMovie

6 Ways to Spell a Word

Tips for learning spelling words.

Spelling City

Sometimes practicing your spelling words can be fun. Each week I will put your spelling list on "Spelling City." You will be able to practice your cursive writing with each word. How about a crossword puzzle? Maybe you enjoy word searches. Practice taking a spelling test and print out your results.

Vancouver Olympics: 2010

The winter olympics take place every four years. There is so much to learn about them and from the athletes who compete in the games. We are packing our suitcases and heading north for a trip of a lifetime.

Collecting Family Stories

Here are some ideas to help you write good questions to use when interviewing older members of your family or older members of the community. Interviewees should not be able to answer your questions with "yes" or "no" responses. Your goal is to collect interesting stories.

Unsolved Mysteries

This is a list of unsolved mysteries and links that provide information. Explore some of these sites and see that grabs your attention. Perhaps you will discover the solution.