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ClassZone
This is an amazing website that correlates with our 6th grade math textbook. Students should use it often and explore the many activites offered on this site, especially the practice quizzes and tests. |
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BAIP
Each student has a username and password for BAIP. This is an online tutorial, aligned with the KS State Standards for math and science. |
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Math Live!
ATTENTION: This is a MUST SEE site! These cartoons are extremely high quality and teach key math concepts through story. The videos show students real-world applications of math concepts. The videos are chunked really well and stop periodically so that students can think about and discuss their thoughts on the math concept. The videos have outstanding visuals that explain the concepts succinctly. Each video is accompanied by an Activity Sheet (read worksheet), an assessment, and Teacher/Parent Notes. Student LOVE this site! |
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Math Goodies
This is a good site for homework help. It also has some games! |
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CoolMath4Kids
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Math Power Points
This link will take you to several Math related Power Points. If you are struggling with a concept, try "interacting" with one of these power points. |
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multiplication.com
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How to Use a Protractor
Students, visit this site for EXCELLENT practice on how to use a protractor. It is a very good visual aid that you will definitely enjoy and learn from! |
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Math Glossary
Need to know a math term? Here is a Math Glossary just for you! |
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Math is Fun
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Interactive Math activities
This website offers free Java-based courseware that encourages explorations in math. Targeting students in grades 3-12, all activities are aligned to the NCTM standards for math. |
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Math Study Stacks
This site has TONS of interactive math flash cards (and more) for studying math facts. Practicing your math facts is more fun when you can do it online with a site like this one! |
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http://www.combinationlock.com/
This math activity is good for testing your math skills. Can you get the lock to open? |
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Math Lab
Math Lab activities for enrichment! |
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6th Grade Math GAMES
Play away and reinforce those essential 6th grade math skills! |
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Geometric Proofs
Practice solving Geometric Proofs. |
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Basic Math Skills games
Brush up on your basic math facts with this interactive site -- and have FUN! |
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Math 6 Spy Guys
This is a fun site for lesson reviews. Also, Grade 6 students who complete the Activity Worksheets on this site can earn EXTRA CREDIT. |
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Math Apprentice activities
Do you ever wonder, "When will we use this math stuff?" CHECK OUT THIS SITE! Parents, this is a fun, real-life application of how math is used in so many every day jobs. Please encourage your child to explore this site for excellent math application. |
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Tessellation Site 3
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Tessellation Site 2
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Tessellation Site 1
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Tessellating Alphabet
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Compare and Order Fractions
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Math Playground
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Math Warrior Day Links
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Adding Integers Activity
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Subtracting Integers Activity
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Integer Activity Links
Go to this site for SEVERAL integer links to help you learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. Let's do it! |
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Virtual Manipulatives and Games
This site provides on-line manipulatives to help students with homework or math practice. |
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Ask Dr. Math
An amazing resource for all ability levels that explains important questions about math. A good place for homework help. |
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Figure This
Math challenges for families. |
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Math Dictionary for Kids
This website seems especially valuable for homework. I think its author is British, because the site says it is a 'Maths Dictionary.' Just like in Britain! |
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RekenWeb Games
From the Netherlands, some of these games are very unique. |
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National Geographic Animals
Would you like to see a Warty Newt? Hear a Howler Monkey? Here is the site for you!! |
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Encyclopedia of Life
A new project to create an online reference source and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and known on this planet. |
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Dissection Game
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What's it like where you live?
Good information on habitats. |
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Cool Science
Here are some fun experiments and projects to do. |
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EcoKids
Learn how to take care of our Earth. |
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Solids, Liquids and Gases
Find out about solids, liquids and gases-they are called the 'states of matter.' |
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Matter
Learn more about matter-solids, liquids and gases. |
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Weather Wiz Kids
A very cool site all about different kinds of weather. It has great pictures of weather events. |
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KSN Radar Gallery
This site shows still and looping radar images. If you scroll down toward the bottom of the page, you can see full-earth looping satellite imagery with clouds moving. Cool! |
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Windows to the Universe
All about space. Find out why Pluto isn't a planet anymore. |
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Keyboarding Practice
For keyboarding practice at different levels, here is a site with several links and activities. Remember the MINIMUM goal for 6th graders is 25 Words Per Minute (WPM) by the end of this year. |
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Computer Applications
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Fun Brain
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Teacher Tube
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Khan Academy
Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything—for free. Bill Gates has supported this effort and you will find some jewels in this site. Click on 'Developmental Math' to get 6th grade level math. Learn at your own pace -- there are over 2,100 educational videos available! |
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Switch Zoo, photoshop fun!
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Who Wants to be a Math Millionaire?
This is the math musical that STA students performed May 2011. FUN!!! |
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Flash Card Maker
Making Vocabulary Flash cards? Try this and make your own flashcards, nicely typed and easy to print! |
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Brain Pop
BrainPop is HERE!! You guys have GOT to check this out. Type in the username (sta) and password (brainpop) and you can have access to tons of really cool lessons and activities. It's only available until 5:30 each day. |
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National Geographic Kids
All kinds of fun activities, photos, brain teasers and other things to do! |
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Kidport
A great place to explore and learn. |
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Brain Boosters
Challenge your brain! |
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Yahoo for Kids
Search all kinds of subjects on Yahoo for Kids. |
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Sedgwick County Zoo
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! I love this place! |
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Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Everybody loves cuddling with lemurs, right??? |
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Botanica
Botanica is awesome! Not only is it beautiful, it has great classes and events for all ages. |
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Exploration Place
Our very own amazing science museum! Check out what is new! |
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Great Plains Nature Center
A fun, fantastic place to explore the habitat we live in. |
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Cowtown
Move along, little dogies-to the 1860's! |
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Wichita Art Museum
Wichita's place for the visual arts. |
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Science City
A great place to visit in Kansas City with fun activities online! |
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Moon Marble
Moon Marble is a toy shop and marble enthusiast's haven just west of Kansas City. Watching them make artisan marbles by hand is quite an experience! Here is a page that shows that process and has some toys you can make at home. |
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Go City Kids
Planning a trip to a city? Here, it is easy to find some fun ways to learn at your destination! |
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