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Rosa Parks
Scroll down to this Powerpoint illustrated story of Rosa Parks and The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and how it changed the world. Web Links The Montgomery Bus BoycottRosa Parks set in motion the movement that would change segregation … Continue reading
Car Safety
The Play It Safe video game has several different scenarios in which safety rules apply, like taking the school bus, riding in a car, going to a pool and going to the park. Kids will put in their own information … Continue reading
Remembering World War I
The “war to end all wars” was in fact, a war that instigated and brought about inventions and many advances in military technology—from women in the military and chemical warfare to aircraft carriers and tanks. This short video reveals some … Continue reading
Mummies
Learn how to make an Egyptian mummy and help to prepare a pharaoh for his tomb. Web Links Ancient Egypt: The Magic LessonInvestigate an Egyptian tomb by the River Nile. Learn about the gods and goddesses, the hieroglyphics, the pyramids … Continue reading
Red Ribbon Week
This interactive game from Australia helps kids learn the dangers of smoking. The site also includes pages on Smoking and the Environment, Smoking and Sport, Smoking and Health, Smoking: The Costs, and a teacher’s page. Web Links Win $1,000 for … Continue reading
Sun News
Every now and then a tremendous explosion occurs on the Sun. These are called solar flares. Solar flares can affect radio and wireless communications millions of miles away on Earth. Web Links Sun for KidsGreat video from NASA to learn … Continue reading
Squidzilla!
Colossal squids are real! Check out this news story and video about the squid caught in the Ross Sea in Antarctica but just now brought to New Zealand to be examined. Web Links Sperm Whale vs. Giant SquidThis Wild Kratts … Continue reading
Febold Feboldson
Watch this charming tall tale adaptation about Febold Feboldson created by Ellis School 4th graders. Web Links Animated Tall TalesMeet Paul Bunyan, Babe the Ox, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill and many other legendary, larger-than-life characters from folklore. American Tall TalesThis … Continue reading
Constitution Day
The Official National Computer has crashed and needs help to restore the Bill of Rights. Your mission is to rebuild the documents by finding the missing rights and freedoms in Freeville. Web Links Which Founder are You?The U.S. Constitution was … Continue reading
Unusual Schools
Gever Tulley shows how Tinkering School expands young minds by giving kids the tools, materials and guidance and then he lets use their imagination and problem solving abilities to make boats, bridges and even a roller coaster. Web Links Around … Continue reading
