Safari Resources All About Climate & Seasons http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=7797&location=local Running Time: 23 min 35 sec Grades : K to 4 Winter, spring, summer and fall. We know what happens in our own back yards at these times during the year, but it isn't the same everywhere in the world! When it's warm and sunny where you are, it might be very different in other places of the world. Why do the seasons change? And what causes different regions in the world to have different climates? These and other questions are answered in All About Climate & Seasons, where young students will learn about these yearly changes through engaging examples and explanations. A hands-on investigation shows the effects of direct sunlight on areas of the world, while Dr. Jon Nese, chief meteorologist at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, demonstrates the concept behind the device known as an orrery. Part of the multivolume Weather For Children Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide. All About the Moonhttp://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=16426&location=local Running Time: 24 min Grades: K to 4
It's the largest object in the night sky, yet it looks different every night. It's the moon -- and kids love it! But, what do they really know about it? All About the Moon will give children the scoop on the Earth's nearest neighbor in space. Why does it look different every night? Could people live on the moon someday? Children will learn this and much more in this fun video. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique kids' curiosity. Hands-on activities are ideal for students to use as ideas for science fair projects. One of five volumes in the Space Science for Children Video Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth & Space Science: properties of Earth materials, objects in the sky and changes in Earth & sky. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
Groundhog Dayhttp://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=8407&location=local Running Time: 18 min 57 sec Grades: K to 4
Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Ask Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog! In Groundhog Day students meet Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as they learn about the history of this popular legend. Along with the kids from the community center, students see how this holiday is celebrated and discover fascinating information about the science behind the change of seasons, hibernation and shadows. Through engaging stories and crafts, students get a flavor for what this holiday is really about! Part of the Holidays for Children Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Sam Houston
http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/shouston.htm (general bio info)
http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/History/ (timeline)
http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/FunStuff/Album/index.html- Houston Family Photo Album
George Washington
http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/?a=3832&d=00781AA (video)
http://www.washingtonsworld.org/ (games and info)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2_mIqwZ0gM (Video- Getting to Know George Washington)
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/presidents/georgewashington.html (general bio info)
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/washington/
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/Resources/Item/41510/george-washington (PROMETHEAN!!)
http://georgewashington.si.edu/kids/portrait.html (cool mystery/webquest site)
Abraham Lincoln
http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/?a=6429&d=00027AA (video)
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/history-kids/abraham-lincoln-kids.html (Nat Geo for Kids Video)
http://uscitizenshipteachers.org/Documents/Abraham%20Lincoln.ppt (great Powerpoint for Promethean. Please delete the picture of Lincoln being shot on slide 11 BEFORE SHOWING TO CHILDREN).
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/presidents/abrahamlincoln.html (general bio info)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj6ipJ-ft4I (Video- Getting to Know Abe Lincoln)
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/Resources/Item/30866/abraham-lincoln (PROMETHEAN!!)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/0801/readstory.html (page 12- George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and MLK)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDJB0QbT32A (Video/Song about Washington and Lincoln- VERY COOL)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlktime1.html (timeline)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/gallery/martin-luther-king-jr/ (life in pics)
http://www.history.com/videos/martin-luther-king-jr-i-have-a-dream#martin-luther-king-jr-i-have-a-dream (Video- I have a dream)
http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/?a=12090&d=01133AA (video- MLK Day)
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/
Patriotic Symbols
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html (basic info)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/1001/readstory.html (Page 14)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/0901/readstory.html (Bald Eagle)
http://americanhistory.pppst.com/symbols.html (Powerpoints for Promethean Board- please always check content)
http://www.patrioticcoloringpages.com/patriotic-symbols/
Citizenship
http://www.congressforkids.net/citizenship_intro.htm (basic info)
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/index.html (more info)
http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/?a=3099&d=00126AA (video)
First Grade Science – 4th Six Weeks
Weather, Seasons, Sky, Day/Night, Moon Phases, Recording Weather
BrainPop Junior
Seasons: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/seasons/
Seasons activity: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/seasons/activity/
Moon Phases: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/space/moon/
Spring: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/spring/
Summer: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/summer/
Fall: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/fall/
Winter: http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/winter/
Temperature: http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measurement/temperature/
Temperature activity: http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measurement/temperature/activity/
Britannica Online
Weather: http://school.eb.com/elementary/article?articleId=353919&query=weather&ct=
Seasons: http://school.eb.com/elementary/article?articleId=399589&query=seasons&ct=null
Diagram of Moon Phases: http://school.eb.com/elementary/art-88234/The-diagram-shows-the-position-of-the-Moon-at-each?&articleTypeId=38
Moon: http://school.eb.com/elementary/article?articleId=353489&query=moon&ct=null
PebbleGo Earth & Space http://www.pebblego.com/content/science/pgo_player.php
Choose:
Safari Resources
All About Climate & Seasons http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=7797&location=local
Running Time: 23 min 35 sec Grades : K to 4
Winter, spring, summer and fall. We know what happens in our own back yards at these times during the year, but it isn't the same everywhere in the world! When it's warm and sunny where you are, it might be very different in other places of the world. Why do the seasons change? And what causes different regions in the world to have different climates? These and other questions are answered in All About Climate & Seasons, where young students will learn about these yearly changes through engaging examples and explanations. A hands-on investigation shows the effects of direct sunlight on areas of the world, while Dr. Jon Nese, chief meteorologist at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, demonstrates the concept behind the device known as an orrery. Part of the multivolume Weather For Children Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
All About the Moon http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=16426&location=local
Running Time: 24 min Grades: K to 4
It's the largest object in the night sky, yet it looks different every night. It's the moon -- and kids love it! But, what do they really know about it? All About the Moon will give children the scoop on the Earth's nearest neighbor in space. Why does it look different every night? Could people live on the moon someday? Children will learn this and much more in this fun video. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique kids' curiosity. Hands-on activities are ideal for students to use as ideas for science fair projects. One of five volumes in the Space Science for Children Video Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth & Space Science: properties of Earth materials, objects in the sky and changes in Earth & sky. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
Groundhog Day http://safari.mansfieldisd.org/SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=8407&location=local
Running Time: 18 min 57 sec Grades: K to 4
Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Ask Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog! In Groundhog Day students meet Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as they learn about the history of this popular legend. Along with the kids from the community center, students see how this holiday is celebrated and discover fascinating information about the science behind the change of seasons, hibernation and shadows. Through engaging stories and crafts, students get a flavor for what this holiday is really about! Part of the Holidays for Children Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Other Resources
Moon Phases:
Take a Peek Grades: K-6 This activity shows the moon as a reflector of light, and can be an introduction to phases of the moon. http://www2.semo.edu/mast/mlc/take%20a%20peek.pdf