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