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Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of Chicago

OCS Curriculum Goals By Publisher link

Saints  Names, causes, answers questions about saints, Saint of the Day, Catholic News etc.

Vatican homepage-English 

Vatican television/webcam 

Pope Benedict XVI Biography

Message from Holy Father Benedict XVI

Saints & Angels

Go to FactMonster
Atlas Almanac Dictionary Encyclopedia

Factmonster.com
Contains: Math, Science, Social Studies, Sports, Games & Quizzes, Cool Stuff & a Homework Center.

Quia

Quia.com
Pick a subject and a category and it will give you LOTS of fun games to practice whatever you are studying.

   

ncea

National Catholic Education Association
http://www.ncea.org

Virtus Training registration -Chicago Archdiocese

The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation

Vatican Library History

Treasures of the Vatican Library   

Chicago Public Library

Library of Congress

Internet Public Library  

Great websites for kids by the American Library Association. 

Chicago Park District Programs  

   

Dictionaries/Encyclopedias

/Atlas/Almanacs

http://www.britannica.com/

www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/

www.encarta.msn.com www.factmonster.com/atlas/index.html www.factmonster.com/almanacs.html www.factmonster.com/dictionary.html www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia.html

www.newadvent.org/cathen/ Catholic Dictionary

http://www.50states.com/

ROGET'S Thesaurus

www.rhymezone.com/ Find rhyming words. www.s9.com/biography/ Biography Dictionary

http://www.infoplease.com/people.html Biographies

Grade level skill help pages

Awesome Library- Find site links by subject. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

Enchanted Learning - Find site links based on subject. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.htm

Discoverers Web Information on explorers & discoverers listed by time period or region.

Kids Corner- Beatrix Potter books on-line and others.

brain pop

BrainPop.com
Health, Science, Technology, Math, English, & Social Studies.

Some free animated clips in each category as of 9/14/05. . . .

Science: Cloning, Humidity, Hurricanes, Mars, Precision & Accuracy, Rock Cycle

Math: Basic Probability, Graphing Linear Equations, Measuring circles, Scale drawing, Prime factorization.

English: Antonyms/Synonyms/Homonyms, Parts of speech, Similes & Metaphors, Public speaking, writing process.

Health: Aids, Body weight, Digestion, DNA, Sleep.

Social Studies: Bill of rights, Civil Rights, Map skills, Political beliefs, War.

Technology: Cars, Computer viruses, International Space station, MP3s, lever, Telephone.

google
Google(if you're looking for an image click IMAGES before typing in what you're looking for)

yahoo

ask

hotbot

 

MATH 

Powerpoint presentations in math a visual approach to learning math.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games.html 

Grade Level Skills Help Pages http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm

aplus
Developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.

Math
Math Baseball (FunBrain.com) Choose Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. You can also choose easy, medium, hard, super brain.

Addition Flashcards uses Java

Subtraction Flashcards uses Java

Multiplication flashcards uses Java (faster)

Multiplication flashcards non-Java (traditional)

Division flashcards uses Java

Bingo addition game

Bingo multiplication game

Bingo division game

Hidden picture addition game

 Hidden subtraction game

Hidden picture multiplication game 

Cyberchallenge  add, subtract, multiply, divide. How many problems can you solve in 60 seconds?

Math Homework helper shows you step by step to help you solve a math problem.

Glencoe- Math Jr. High page

Glencoe 8th grade Math pre-Algebra quizzes

   

Science

hubble
Hubble Site activities& information

Glencoe Science- Online study tools, Vocabulary Puzzle maker, In the News

www.chem4kids.com/ 

Mineral Picture Gallery   Gems

Earthquake Simulator

Cool Science For Curious Kids

Amazing Space

 Windows to the Universe/ Kids' Space information on anything and everything having to do with outer space, planet movements etc. 

Levels-beginner, intermediate, & advanced

planet pals
All about the Earth, recycling, wonders of the world, Earth day etc.

I Can Do That!
Proud to be a National Science Teacher's Association recommended site.

Fish crustaceans shellfish

Dupage Forest preserve for Kids page 

The American Kestrel   Amphibians  The Bobcat   Butterflies & Moths   The Coyote   The Woolly Mammoth   Nocturnal Animals   The Wild Mustang

Fall Wilderness   Spring Wilderness  

Summer Wilderness   Winter Wilderness

Weather Basics

weather
Here's the lowdown on Precipitation, Clouds, Thunderstorms, Wind, Hurricanes and  more.  

Chapter One: Meteorology 

Chapter Two: Precipitation

Chapter Three: Lightning and Thunder

Chapter Four: Clouds

Chapter Five: Snow

Chapter Six: The Sun

Chapter Seven: Air Pressure and Wind

Chapter Eight: The Seasons

USAToday Seasons- click on graphic to show how the earth moves to create the seasons. Answers to frequently asked questions about the seasons.  Graphic on how the atmosphere bends light to increase the length of day.

Chapter Nine: Weather Forecasting

Chapter Ten: The Water Cycle

ChapterEleven: Rainbows and Optical Effects

Chapter Twelve: Hurricanes

 

Weather Websites

Climate - explains weather vs. climate, gives regional climates, take an on-line quiz & do fun activities.

World Climate - What the weather is normally like for tens of thousands of places worldwide!

Weather Dude -weather basics, questions & quizzes, weather proverbs, schooldays forecast, How to become a meteorologist, weather student resources, making a weather station, Franklin's forecast,  fascinating weather facts, weather world, weather art, weather coloring books, storm chasers, weather photos, climate kids, earth & sky, and musical meteorology.

USAToday weather storm center

USAToday weather

Weather games                                

The Weather Channel

   

Kindergarten Link

Macmillan McGraw-Hill/science

We Believe Religion website

Sight Words

Basic Math

Number Sentences

Addition 1-10

Subtraction 1-10

Adding game1   

Adding game 2

Finding groups of things 1-10

Fill in the missing numbers 1-10

How Many?

Same or Different?

Taller or Shorter?

Identify pennies and dimes -Sorting game.Drag and Drop mouse activity

Learning about coins -Audio lesson on value and identity of coins.

 

Phonics

Sadlier-oxford  phonics zoo (match lower case  letter w/upper case)

Sadlier-oxford phonics high freq. words

Connect the dots A-Z

Click on the word that matches the picture

Animals, click on the picture that isn't the same

Shapes, click on the one that isn't the same

Counting - Count various objects and match the correct number to them. Drag the numbers to the groups

Wash Line - Select the level and put the shirts in order

Fractions - A simple practice for children first learning fractions. Using fourths, it demonstrates how the colored section is the key to the top number and the total boxes (4) are the key to the bottom number.

 

These sites are completely audio so children can work at their own pace independently.

Clifford Interactive stories/scholastic

Color Game   Animal Game   Shape Game

Paint the Shapes   Find the Shape  Count the Ants

What number comes next   Counting

Matching Numeral to the word

Number Recognition

Counting Stories Five Little Babies Five Hungry Crocodiles Six Little Teddy Bears

Kids Corner- Beatrix Potter books on-line and others. 

1st Grade Links

MacMillan Macgraw Hill/science

We Believe Religion website

Basic Math

Mathematic skills

Identify pennies and dimes -Sorting game. Drag and Drop mouse activity

Learning about coins -Audio lesson on value and identity of coins.

Fractions - A simple practice for children first learning fractions. Using fourths, it demonstrates how the colored section is the key to the top number and the total boxes (4) are the key to the bottom number.

Fractions - Identify the fractional part of the pizza. An excellent way to learn the bottom number is the total number of pieces and the top number is the number of pieces left.

Arthur virtualgoose/index.html 

Math
Math Baseball (FunBrain.com)
Choose Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. You can also choose easy, medium, hard, super brain.

Addition 0-10 match column

Addition matching game (sums to 10)

Addition Memory/Concentration Game(sums 10)

Addition flashcards (sum to 10)

Addition sums up to 10-Who wants to be a millionaire format
Subtraction 10-0 match columns
Subtraction matching game
Subtraction Memory/concentration game

Addition / Subtraction interactive game 

Add up game 10 questions 

Take away game 10 questions

 

Macmillan/McGraw Hill Math Grade 1

Addition concepts to 10 - concentration game

Addition facts to 10- concentration/memory game

Subtraction concepts to 10- concentration game

Subtraction facts to 10 - concentration game

Sadlier-Oxford Phonics Activities preK-6th

Macmillan/McGraw Hill Reading Gr 1 book 4

www.mathsyear2000.org

Magic school bus games

   

2nd Grade Links

MacMillan McGraw Hill Reading

 We Believe Religion website

Mad minutes - timed math practice  (+, - or X)

MacMillan McGraw Hill/science/2005/student

Sadlier-oxford Vocabulary  Purple

Sadlier-Oxford Phonics Activities preK-6

Fractions - Identify the fractional part of the pizza. An excellent way to learn the bottom number is the total number of pieces and the top number is the number of pieces left.

3rd Grade Links

Sadlier-Oxford Phonics Activities

Sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary Green

MacMillan McGraw Hill/science/2005/student

We Believe Religion website

Grammar Gorillas (identify verbs & nouns)

Grammar Gorillas (all parts of speech)

Mad minutes - timed math practice (+, - or X)

Math Baseball (FunBrain.com) Choose  multiplication, addition, subtraction,& division. You can also choose easy, medium, hard, super brain.

States & Capitals Battleship ( East/Midwest region) States & Capitals - Game- Jeopardy  (All regions)

Map of the US w/Capitals (need Acrobat to view)

   

Fourth Grade Links

sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary Orange Hangman, Crossword puzzles, word search, word scramble (all units)

webelieveweb.com/students_grade_4.cfm

MacMillan McGraw Hill Reading  

MacMillan McGraw Hill/science/2005/student

Mad minutes - timed math practice (+, - or X)

Nouns- Singular & plural

Four Types of sentences 15 question quiz

Noun-Verb agreements 1

Noun-Verb agreements 2

Language arts - quizzes

Grammar Gorillas (identify verbs & nouns)      

Grammar Gorillas (all parts of speech)

www.wordreference.com English to...

Fifth Grade Links

We Believe Religion website

Macmillan/McGraw Hill Science Gr 5

www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary Blue Hangman, Crossword puzzles, word search, word scramble (all units)

Prentice Hall/Medieval Times to Today/Student Area

Grammar Gorillas (identify verbs & nouns)       Grammar Gorillas (all parts of speech)

Four Types of sentences 15 question quiz

Fifth Grade Math links 

Cyber Challenge  (+, -, X, or ÷). How many problems can you solve in 60 seconds?

Multiplication flashcards uses Java (faster)

Multiplication flashcards non-Java (traditional)

Bingo multiplication game 

Hidden picture multiplication game 

Sadlier-Oxford Phonics Activities preK-6th level 5-6 at bottom of page.

Decimal and Whole Number Jeopardy    

Mad minutes - timed math practice (+, - or X)

 

Science Fair stuff

Science Fair Steps

Scientific Method: Research,  Problem, Hypothesis, Project Experimentation,  & Project Conclusion.

Topic ResearchProject Types, Three Steps to a Topic, Research a Topic, Topic Ideas

Project Research:  Primary Research, Secondary Research

Project Report: Title Page, Table of Contents, Abstract, Introduction, Experiment and Data, Conclusion, Sources, Acknowledgments

The Display: Helpful Hints, Do's and Don'ts, Safety

Presentation and Evaluation: Judging Information, Do's and Don'ts at the Fair

   

Jr. High English/Vocabulary

Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary

Sadlier-Oxford Phonics Activities  level 6 at bottom of page

 Grammar Gorillas (all parts of speech)

catholicusa.com/catholic_schools_online

Jr. High Math

Glencoe- Math Jr. High page choose your book and edition for specific class related activities.

Glencoe 8th grade Math pre-Algebra quizzes

Glencoe 8th grade Math pre-Algebra standardized practice tests

Math glossary

   

Spanish

Animals/Sports match pix to word

Animals/Sports concentration

Animal/Sports Word search

Animals, hangman

Jeopardy-animals, sports, colors, months, numbers

Place numbers in order (1-100)

Word Search (months)

Matching (months English to Spanish)

Match word to picture

Spanish to English or English to Spanish Dictionary

Colors- Hangman (with clues)

Colors - Find Match (English to Spanish)

Colors - Word match (word to color)

Color- Word find (English to Spanish)

Colors - Concentration/Memory 

(English to Spanish)

Colors- Concentration/Memory (word to color)

Colors - spelling practice(unjumble the Spanish color)

Days of the week - place in order

Days of the week - match English to Spanish

Days of the week - Match English & Spanish

Days of the week - Word search

Classroom objects - words to pictures

Classroom objects - flashcards

Family - match English to Spanish

6 Bears story read in Spanish weather

Story in Spanish  The perfect pet (read to you)

Counting Story  Read to you, but you count.

Create a racing story - read to you

Feelings/ Emotions matching game

Feelings/Emotions Concentration/Memory game

Spanish Jeopardy (Pets/Animals, Colors, Greetings, numbers, months days)

The Story of the Barking Mouse (The story is read to you.)

http://www.miscositas.com/

Mrs. McConnell's Super Spanish Web Site.

Spanish Links by Theme

http://www.speakeasy.org/%7Edbrick/Hot/foreign.html 

 

Google Toolbar  blocks pop-ups

 

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

Junior High Spanish

Spanish Language Exercises

Use the proper verb/noun
 Subject pronouns

More subject pronouns

Conjugating verbs

Conjugate the verb - match the word to it's conjugated tense.

Jeopardy (greetings, likes/dislikes, verbs, questions)

¿Que? Answering "what" questions.

AR Verbs - match Spanish to English

Stating likes and dislikes (singular & plural)

Verbs (ar) matching game

Verbs (ar) concentration/memory  game

Verbs- choose the correct form of the verb

Verbs word search

Verbs- flashcards

Verbs - Hangman

Verbs- unscramble

Hablar -match the pronoun to the conjugated form of the word.

Work, dance, play - conjugate the verb or Hangman

Translate terms to go from rags to riches

Items from pgs 28-33 quiz

Greetings/Conversation - Who wants to be a millionaire?  (takes 2 minutes, specific to  lessons)

Greetings -match English to Spanish terms

Greetings - match English to Spanish II

Greetings - word search

Greetings/Conversation - Who wants to be a millionaire?  (takes 2 minutes)

Numbers 1-39 A- match number to written word

Numbers 1-39 B- match number to written word

Numbers - unjamble 1-39

Numbers 1-100 - match English to Spanish

Numbers 1-1,000,000 match number to written

Date/Fecha -Who wants to be a millionaire?

Vocabulary - Top 100 words

Study flashcards - Top 100 words

Food & Drink game

Phrases/conversation I

Phrases/conversation II

Spanish Grammar part 1

Spanish Grammar part 2

Tips for speaking Spanish

Spanish Jeopardy (Pets/Animals, Colors, Greetings, numbers, months days)

http://www.quia.com/session.html.