Third Grade - 2nd Six Weeks

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Third Grade - Second Six WeeksScience and Social Studies

Science


Force and Motion
Forces and Motion (Movement)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_lessonplans/science/forces_in_action.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/force.htm
http://edhelper.com/Forces_and_Motion.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/dk/science/encyclopedia/forces-and-energy.html
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_energy.html
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html

Force and Motion Videos: WatchKnowLearn.org
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/force-and-motion.htm
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=30812&CategoryID=2515
Push and Pull
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=30812&CategoryID=2515
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=15703&CategoryID=2515

Magnets
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_lessonplans/science/magnets_springs.shtml
http://www.factmonster.com/dk/science/encyclopedia/electricity-magnetism.html
http://www.mcwdn.org/Physics/Magnetism.html

Videos: Magnets
Magnets
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/magnetism.htm
Gravity
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_gravity.html
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/files/universe_gravity.html
http://www.amnh.org/ology/features/gravity/index.php
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/gravity.htm

Simple Machines

Videos: Simple Machines
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=27527&CategoryID=531
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=200&CategoryID=531
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=13899&CategoryID=531
Videos Incline Plane
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=32918&CategoryID=2519
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=7230&CategoryID=2519

Safari Montage
www,safari.mansfield.org
Mary Jo Sheppard School Playlist for:
Force and Motion
Energy

Brain Pop Jr.
www.brainpopjr.com
12 entries for energy - most applicable were energy sources; natural resources; and changing states of matter
4 entries for magnets
6 entries for forces: pushes and pulls; gravity; sink or float; heat; magnets; and simple machines


Social Studies Resources

2nd Six Weeks

Communities
http://www.planning.org/kidsandcommunity/
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/nv/books/bkc/
Timelines
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timelines/ (free timeline generator)
Recreation
http://www.marciesalaskaweb.com/recreation.html (recreation in Alaska)
http://mansfield-tx.gov/departments/parks/ (recreation in Mansfield)
Daniel Boone
http://www.biography.com/people/daniel-boone-9219543
http://shs.umsystem.edu/famousmissourians/explorers/dboone/dboone.shtml
http://www.notablebiographies.com/Be-Br/Boone-Daniel.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/daniel_boone.html
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/b/boone.shtml
Christopher Columbus
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/columbus/columbus.htm
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/explorers/christopher_columbus.htm
http://www.biography.com/people/christopher-columbus-9254209
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
http://columbus-day.123holiday.net/christopher_columbus.html
Juan de Oñate
http://www.thepirateking.com/bios/onate_juan_de.htm
http://www.biography.com/people/juan-de-o%C3%B1ate-36974
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0836648.html
http://www.texasalmanac.com/topics/history/timeline/first-thanksgiving
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/63707
Pierre-Charles L’Enfant

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0829382.html
http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-9275430/Pierre-Charles-LEnfant
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0829382.html
http://kids.usembassy.or.kr/ENG/05_history/history_0306.asp?pageid=3&subpage=6 (includes views of Washington, D.C.)
Benjamin Banneker
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/benjaminbanneker1.htm
http://www.astronomy-for-kids-online.com/benjamin-banneker-biography.html
http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-banneker-9198038
http://www.progress.org/banneker/bb.html
http://www.madehow.com/inventorbios/21/Benjamin-Banneker.html
Benjamin Franklin
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/
http://www.libertyskids.com/arch_who_bfranklin.html
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/social_studies_games/benjamin-franklin.html (games for kids) http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/benjaminfranklin1.htm
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/21-people/139-franklin-benjamin.html
http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/info/
http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/info/timeline.htm (timeline of Franklin’s life)
http://www.fi.edu/franklin/books.html
Founding Fathers
http://www.congressforkids.net/games/Constitution_delegates/2_delegates.htm (includes lots of great links) http://www.history.org/kids/games/foundingFather.cfm (Name that Founding Father game) http://www.abookintime.com/crafts/projectsamer1700.html#found (crafts & projects)
http://www.quia.com/mc/66323.html (Which Founding Father? game)
http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/ (online learning module)
Kadir Nelson
http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/nelson/ (video interview)
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/kadir-nelson
http://www.kadirnelson.com/
http://www.akronartmuseum.org/exhibitions/details.php?unid=170
Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la)
http://www.tomie.com/ http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/depaola/ (video interview)
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/depaola.html http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-depaola-tomie.asp
Phillis Wheatley
http://www.libertyskids.com/arch_who_pwheatley.html http://www.biography.com/people/phillis-wheatley-9528784 http://womenshistory.about.com/od/aframerwriters/a/philliswheatley.htm http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/whea-phi.htm http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/notable/wheatleyp/
Carmen Lomas Garza
http://mati.eas.asu.edu:8421/ChicanArte/html_pages/CarmenIssOutl.html#artmaker http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?uri=full=3100001~!216257~!0&term#focus (oral history interview) http://www.carmenlomasgarza.com
Laura Ingalls Wilder
http://www.biography.com/people/laura-wilder-9531246
http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/ (Laura Ingalls Wilder historic home & museum)
http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/history1.htm (includes a letter from Laura Ingalls Wilder)
http://www.walnutgrove.org/ (pictures of the Ingalls’ dugout site)
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0801303.html http://www.notablebiographies.com/We-Z/Wilder-Laura-Ingalls.html
Bill Martin Jr.
http://billmartinjr.com/bill_martin
http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/martin/ (video interview)
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/bill-martin-jr http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods/study_guides/chicka_chicka_boom_boom.pdf (study guide of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom) http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/bill-martin-jr-author-study
Ruby Bridges
http://www.rubybridges.com/story.htm
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/race_relations/jan-june97/bridges_2-18.html (interview)
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3755117 (video interview)
http://rubybridgesfacts.com/
Henry Ford
http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdford.htmlhttp://www.notablebiographies.com/Fi-Gi/Ford-Henry.html http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/hf/ http://www.wartgames.com/themes/people/henryford.html (games and activities)
Hurricane Katrina
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/2005/hurricane_katrina/default.stm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/hurricanekatrina/ http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/nworld/hurricane_katrina.htm
Facebook
http://www.livescience.com/6079-teens-favor-social-media-blogs.html http://www.livescience.com/13431-social-media-kids.html http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creative-development/201107/facebook-kids
Webkinz
http://cnettv.cnet.com/webkinz-target-kids-early-social-networking/9742-1_53-27425.html (video explanation of Webkinz)
9-11
http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/nick-news-what-happened-the-true-story-of-september-11th-full-episode.html (video) http://kidstvmovies.about.com/b/2011/09/01/september-11-talking-with-kids-who-are-too-young-to-remember.htm http://www.youngheroesofhistory.com/sept11links.htm (links for teaching kids about 9/11) http://www.abcurtiss.com/graphics/books2/l_chapel/little_chapel1.htm (digital storybook about 9/11)
Six Flags
http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx
Transportation
MISD School Board
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/aboutMISD/schoolboard.htm
City of Mansfield website
http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/
Mayor and City Council of Mansfield
http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/departments/council/