Word Wizards

Click on the title, practice finding days of the week, months of the year, etc.

Find the secret words, you can make it as challenging as you want... click on the following link:

http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/word-wizards/games/game_cliffhanger.html?g=arcade/cliffhanger2

Would you like to play Space Defenders, try this one...

http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/aliens/games/game_space_defenders.html

Dinosaurs and Numbers!!!

“DINOSAURS COMPUTER” ACTIVITIES

Click on the following links to play games and test your knowledge about these amazing creatures.

http://funschool.kaboose.com/time-warp/dinosaurs/games/game_dino_soars.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/time-warp/dinosaurs/games/game_dinosaur_dig.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/time-warp/dinosaurs/quiz/dinosaurs-quiz.html

“PRACTICE YOUR MULTIPLICATION TABLES” Click on the following links and practice and test your multiplication skills.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/flash1.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/quiz.shtml

Simple Past Tense Race

Play this game to practice the past form of some irregular verbs. Check your score at the end and decide if you need to continue practicing or if you can go to the next challenge...

http://www.quia.com/cb/8111.html

Now, try to complete this exercise. Is it too hard?

http://www.englishpage.com/irregularverbs/interactiveirregularverbs1.htm

Finally, try this game to check your knowledge of verb forms in simple present.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/sentencebasics/verbsubjectagreement/game.shtml

If you feel inspired, why don't you write a journal entry on a special day you had, your last birthday, a funny anecdote, etc. using the correct past form of verbs and past time expressions. Go ahead and enjoy!

Space Shuttle Launch

Click on the link. This game involves math abilities to complete the mission successfully. Are you ready?

Now that your engine is warm you can visit through the Solar System. Watch this video and learn about it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQbPwf3OH68

Go through this video and collect information about the planets' moons. Record it on your "Records Chart" (Open excel and do it).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETwG8X54MA&feature=related

You are now ready to visit the planets of the Solar System and complete your chart with other important facts about them. Click on the link below to find interesting information about them:

http://kids.nineplanets.org/mars.htm

Watch a video that shows the Pathfinder mission to Mars and meet Sojourner and watch it in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJLQ2VTuQFY&feature=related

Now that you are an expert, "Make a Solar System"

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/make-a-solar-system.htm

Ship Wreck Hunt

Shipwreck Hunt

Through this activity you are going to learn about the finding of the Titanic and other ships. You will also learn about Robert Ballard, a scientist and “wreck hunter” who has dared to try new methods for finding sunk ships. Follow instructions and start this mission through “unexpected routes”. Keep record of your findings in your “mission’s log”.

1. The first thing you need to do is to find the meaning of some key words. To make your work easier, you have to click on the following link: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_us1290026#m_en_us1290026 then, insert the word in the “Dictionary” search area, click “GO” and the meaning you need is right there. Create a word document with a chart like this and fill it in with the required information.

1. Word Search: Find the meaning of the following words.
ancient
armor
debris
descent
graveyard
plaque
state of the art
ship wreck
survivor
target
tombstone
triumphant
unsinkable
voyage
wreckage

2. When you are done, you are ready to check your vocabulary knowledge. Get into http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/ewordgame/index.html?grade=4&theme=1&selection=3

test your vocabulary knowledge and get the "Champion" award.

3. Now you are ready to learn about Robert Ballard and his expeditions to find wrecks all over the world. First, watch the video at: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6578073n&tag=contentBody;housing

You can click on "The Great Explorer, Part 2, to learn more about Robert Ballard and his work.

After you watch the video, answer the following questions on your "mission log":

a. Who is Robert Ballard? What is he best known for?

b. What was he doing in the area between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean? What did he find?

c. What is Ballard looking for?

d. What is Ballard's equipment to locate wrecks?

e. How many ships has he found?

f. When did he find the "Titanic"?

g. Why were there so many shoes at the wreckage site?

h. Was his mother happy about his finding?

i. How did he use to go undersea? How does he do it now?

j. Is he a treasure hunter?

You can also read the report at: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/10/60minutes/main6568485.shtml?tag=currentVideoInfo;segmentTitle

4. To test your knowledge about the Titanic, you have to enter on the site below and answer some questions about it, try this exciting game!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/funandgames/historyhunt

Internet Quest on Simple Present

Follow instructions and Click on the links. You will have the opportunity to practice the use of simple present tense in different ways. Good luck!

Before you start, it could be useful to write some short ideas about what you think simple present is about, how you form it, when and how you use it in real communication, why don't you write in your journal about who you are, what your expectations are, what are your current activities, routines, etc. After you do all the practice, read your entry again and check if you have any mistakes.

Another interesting activity would be to interview one of your friends, a family member, a classmate, etc. about the same topics, practice making different types of questions and then write a journal entry about that person, use a variety of vocabulary, make it interesting, vivid, even funny.

Don't stop trying!

1. Click on the link below. You will have to choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence in the simple present, then read all the story to make sure your answers are correct. Check your answers, if you make some mistakes, do it again.

http://www.learnenglish.de/Games/Tenses/SimplePres.htm

2. Click on the link below. On this page you have to use the words to write a sentence in the simple present. Make sure you use the correct form of the verb. Example: “ we play tennis” “he plays tennis”.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-present/form/exercises?02

3. Click on the link below. You will see parts of a story. Put them in the correct sequence. Listen to the instructions, read them and decide which one is number 1, 2, etc.

http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/present%20tenses/susans%20day%20reading%20present.html

4. Click on the link below. You are going to find activities to review and practice vocabulary on family members.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/family

5. Click on the link below and try the games on personal pronouns, subject- verb agreement, simple sentences and any other you want. Try the one about "Instructions" to practice following directions.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/

6. Answer the following questions:

a) What is the correct form of the verb, in the simple present for “I”, “you”, “we” and “they”?

b) What is the auxiliary verb for questions and negative form?

c) What do you have to do to the verb when the subject is: “he” “she” or “it”?

d) What is the auxiliary verb for questions and negative form?

8. Write a sentence using the word “always” and one using the word “never”.

9. Write about your daily routines. Use always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely and never. Example:

“I usually get up at 5:45, on Saturdays I get up at 7:00. I always make my bed and then take a shower and sometimes, when I have time, I eat breakfast….”