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   GEOGRAPHY   
  1. Our Textbook
    The World & Its People  - Glencoe online textbook resources.
    -- Chapter 1  - Looking at the Earth
    -- Chapter 2  - Water, Climate, and Vegetation
    -- Chapter 3  - The World's People
    -- Chapter 4  - Notes - The United States
    -- Chapter 5  - Notes - Canada
    -- Chapter 6  - Notes - Mexico
    -- Chapter 7  - Central American & Carribbean Islands
    -- Chapter 8  - Brazil and Its Neighbors



  2. GAMES
    a. National Geographic Games  - games to learn about the world.
    b. Test Your Geography Knowledge  - click on an area of the map to select a quiz.
    c. Modern Culture  - matching game.
    d. United States Geography Game  - find certain locations in the United States.



  3. Explore the World
    a. CIA World Factbook  - pull down list by country to see map, flag, and facts.
    b. Around the World in 80 Clicks  - links to the continents on the right under Go Directly To, just place your cursor over the name of the continent. Once you are at the continent page, the countries are listed on your left to click.



  4. The United States
    a. Explore the States  - This Web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library.
    b. The 50 States  - click on each state to find an outline form of important state information.
    c. Stately Knowledge  - find out the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D.C.
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   MATH   
  1. Our Textbook
     Math Book Companion Site  - video tutors, links by chapter, activities in problem solving.

  2. CHAPTER TWO
    a. Venn Diagram  - sort the tiles into the correct places in the Venn Diagram.
    b. Weigh the Wangdoodles  - try to figure out how much the Wangdoodles weigh.
    c. Button Beach Challenge  - beat all three of my levels to reach the treasure.
    d. Algebra Puzzle  - find the value of each of the three objects presented in the puzzle.


      Order of Operations
    a. Order of Operations  - read through and then Work Out by doing some problems.
    b. Order of Operations 2  - play against the computer, answer as many order of operation questions as you can in 2 minutes.
    c. Study Guides  - evaluating algebraic expressions, order of operations.
    d. Order of Operations 3  - read another version of order of operatios.
    e. Order of Operations 4  - answer the questions, in the upper right corner you could click and make the screen larger.
    f. Order of Operations 5  - read through very understandable steps then with a pencil and paper try some example to see how you do.


      Functions - Formulas - Tables
    a. Stop the Creature  - watch number go in the maching and come out, watch the table below, then find the rule.
    b. The Function Machine  - drag each number into the function machine and look for a pattern that will allow you to complete the table.
    c. Hacker Stopper  - if the biggest number in 'Your Numbers' is bigger than the first number in Hacker's machine, you get beat him!
    d. The Double Operation Function Machine  - two operation function machine with options to hide numbers and set all operations and numbers. .
    e. Exploring Patterns  - change the pattern by moving the expression and number of terms sliders for six different patterns.
    f. Tug of War  - challenge your friends to a fraction tug of war.
    g. Function Machine  - you could choose the input or have the computer choose the input, then you decide what's the function.
    h. Mental Maths  - using a function machine, learn how to do sums in your head and improve your mental skills.


      Translate Words into Expressions
    a. Video Tutor - Evaluate algebraic expression w/one variable  - substitute a number or value for a variable, then evaluate using the order of operations.
    b. Video Tutor - Evaluate algebraic expression w/more than one variable - substitute numbers or values for more than one variable, then evaluate using the order of operations.
    c. Video Tutor - Writing algebraic expressions from word phrases - to write an expression from word phrase.
    d. Video Tutor - Writing algebraic expressions from word problems - to write an expression from word phrase to solve word problems.
    e. Algebra I Recipe  - translating verbal phrases into algebraic expression and vice versa.
    e. Escape Planet X  - chose the equation that matches the words.
    f. Algebraic Symbolism  - match each statement with its algebraic interpretation.
    g. Late Delivery  - help Postman Phil deliver to the right houses by finding the value of the expression written on each door.
    h. Formulas  - formulas are mathematical ways of expressin relationships, this is a mathematical workout.


      One-Step Equations
    a. Video Tutor - Solve equations by subtraction  - see the steps necessary to solve an addition equation using the inverse of subtraction.
    b. Video Tutor - Solve Equation by adding - see the steps necessary to solve a subtraction equation using the inverse of addition.
    c. Equation match  - Level 1 should already be highlighted, Level 2 and 3 get more difficult. Click Start to begin. To uncover two pieces of a hidden picture, you must select a pair of equations which have the same solution.
    d. Math is fun  - see why we use variables and how to solve for a solution.
    e. Balance scale  - use virtual manipulatives to solve equations.
    f. Solve one-step equations  - interactive step by step process.
    g. Multi-media tutorial  - you move virtual manipulatives to solve equations.


      Two-Step Equations
    a. Two-Step Equations  - use a paper and pencil to solve two-step equations, check your answers.


    3.   Chapter 3 - Divisibility and Prime Factorization
    a. Prime Numbers  - select Primes, click on Start then use the left and right arrows to move the police car to intercept only prime numbers.
    b. Greatest Common Factor  - read through and do some examples.
    c. Greatest Common Factor 2  - good explanation along with some practice examples.
    d. Greatest Common Factor 3  - find the greatest common factor of the numbers shown.
    e. Least Common Multiple  - drag to cards to the correct set of numbers.
    f.  Equivalent Fractions  - find the fraction that is equivalent to the fraction given.
    g. Rename Fraction in Lowest Terms  - rename in lowest terms, see bars equal.
    h. Comparing Fractions  - find different names for the two fractions using the same number of division pieces (same denominator).
    i. Fraction Frenzy  - timed game that requires students to match equivalent fractions, leveled game/score given.
    j. Equivalent Fractions/Decimal  - find the decimal equivalent of the given fraction.
    k. Decimal Order  - arrange each set of decimal numbers in order from least to greatest.
    l. Factor Game  - a fun, interactive game that exercises your factoring ability. You can play against the computer or against a friend.


      Chapter 4 - Fraction Operations
    a. Fractions  - see it visually, addition, subtraction, mulitplication, division, comparing, and them try the games.
    b. Exploring Fractions  - view a video to see how a hotel kitchen uses fractions all the time, then click the interactive on the left to work with fractions.
    c. Fraction Operations  - in the first column labeled Number, the first three links are add, subtract, equivalent, multiply, and divide fraction links.
    d. Fraction Model  - this tool explores several representations for fractions using adjustable numerators and denominators. You can see decimal and percent equivalents, as well as a model that represents the fraction.
    e. Mystery Picture  - solve fraction of a set problems to uncover a mystery picture.
    f. Adding Fractions  - visual representation of fractions being added, enter & check your answers.
    g. Math Splat  - game gives you an addition problem then you pick from four bugs.


      Chapter 9 - Integers
    a. Adding and Subtracting Integers  - read through the rules for adding and subtracting integers, see it on a number line, and then take a workout.
    b. Color Chips  - click and drag chips to the circle to represent the problem, this will give you the basic idea of adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers.
    c. Another Color Chips  - game to give the basic idea of adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers.
    d. Integers  - operations with signed numbers, read through and click practice excercises.


      Percents - Learn all about percents
    a. Video Tutor  - understanding percents, writing a percent from a diagram or model.
    b. Video Tutor  - writing percents as fractions.
    c. Video Tutor  - writing percents as decimals.
    d. Video Tutor  - writing decimals as percents.
    e. Video Tutor  - ordering rational numbers with percents.
    f. Video Tutor  - writing fractions as percents.
    g. Video Tutor  - writing a percent greater than 100 or less than 1 as a decimal or fraction.
    h. Video Tutor  - writing mixed numbers as a percent.
    i. Video Tutor  - finding the percent of a number.
    j. Video Tutor  - finding a percent using a proportion.
    k. Video Tutor  - finding the part of a whole using proportions.
    l. Video Tutor  - finding the the whole amount using proportions.
    m. Spy Guys  - percents.
    n. Mission Magnetite  - use percents and fractions to help stop Hackers rocket.
    o. Math At the Mall  - practice percentages shopping at a virtual mall.
    p. Percentages  - design a park using the correct percentages.
    q. Percentage Blackboard  - test yourself finding the percentage of a number.
    r. Chances Are...  - predict the likelihood of events using a circle graph with percentages as a model.
    s. Find the percent of a quantity  - five multiple choice questions.
    t. Percent Shopping  - shop for a toy, calculate the cost after discounting it by the percentage given.
    u. Pie Chart Shading  - estimate the percentage of the pie chart that is shaded.


     Coordinate Plane - two axis, four quadrants, (x,y) - plot your point.
    a. Video Tutor - Graphing points on a coordinate plane.  - see the steps necessary to solve an addition equation using the inverse of subtraction.
    b. Video Tutor - Spy Guys - lesson on graphing coordinate pairs.
    c. Billy Bug  - Click on the arrow keys to guide Billy to the coordinates of the hidden grub. When he arrives click feed.
    d. Graph Mole  - a little Algebra game that teaches you how to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane.
    e. Coordinate Plane  - answer questions about points plotted on a coordinate plane.
    f. Stock the Shelves  - running late for work, help Sammy put things properly on shelves (the coordinate plane).


     Rates / Proportions 
    a. Video Tutor - writing ratios in three ways  - using the semi-colon, as a fraction or with the word to.
    b. Video Tutor - comparing unit rates - a rate is a ratio that compares quanities in different units, ie miles per hour.
    c. Video Tutor - solving proportions using cross products - a proportion is an equation in which one ratio is equal to another.
    d. Video Tutor - Spy Guys - ratio interactive video.
    e. Practice with Ratios  - word problems with hints when needed.
    f. Using Proportions  - online quiz.
    g. Ration Martian  - recognize ratios.use virtual manipulatives to solve equations.
    h. Ratio Blaster  - find equal ratios, zap the approaching spaceships.
    i. Ratio Stadium  - play with your friends, click the correct answer to power your bike by finding equal ratios and win the race.
    j. Dirt Bike Proportions  - play with your friends, click the correct answer to power your bike by solving the proportion and win the race.
    k. Exploring Rates & Ratios - understand how a photographer at a sporting event uses rates and ratios.


     Scientific Notation 
    a. Powers of Ten  - Powers of Ten takes us on an adventure in magnitudes. Starting at a picnic by the lakeside in Chicago, this famous film transports us to the outer edges of the universe. Every ten seconds we view the starting point from ten times farther out until our own galaxy is visible only as a speck of light among many others.
    b. Scientific Notation - enjoy converting numbers to scientific notation form. Have fun multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting scientific notation number.
    c. Explore Scientific Notation  - click Video to watch a video and explore scientific notation, then enjoy an interactive activity.


     Square Root 
    a. Video Tutor - Simpiflying Square Roots  - understand why it is called a square.
    b. Video Tutor - Pythagorean Theorm - understand the Pythagorean Theorem.
    c. Explore Square Roots  - watch a video and explore square roots with an interactive activity.
    d. Squares & Square Roots  - read information and see good illustrations to help you understand.
    e. Square Root  - recognize ratios. use the grid to visually see what sqares are.
    f. Pythagoras  - understand the Pythagorean Theorm with great illustrations.
    g. Pythagorean Theorem Puzzles  - solve some puzzles.




   SCIENCE   
  1. Cells
    a. Cells Alive  - interactive cell models, mitosis, meiosis, cell cycles, etc.
    b. How Cells Divide  - NOVA Online offers a split screen animated view of mitosis and meiosis.
    c. Cell Size & Scale  - Slides the scale to see compare a cell to a coffee bean and a piece of rice.
    d. Inside a Cell  - See parts of a cell in action.
    e. Virtual Cell Tour  - Go on a tour inside a cell, pronunciation guide available.
    f. Cell Craft  - a state of the art game that invites you to delve into the world of the cell, learning about how a cell functions while helping it survive in hostile environments.

  2. BODY SYSTEMS
    a. Human Body Movie  - animated explanations.
    b. The Virtual Body  - the human brain, skeleton, the human heart and digestive tract animated.
    c. How the Body Works  - a movie for each body system.
    d. Science: Human Body & Mind  - BBC interactive activities.





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