Early Civilizations

Hey Grade 5's!
Here is a really cool educational game called "Math Hunt":
http://teacher.scholastic.com/mathhunt/StartGame.asp?QuizID=5

I thought that it would be a great way to introduce one of the exciting topics that we will be learning about this year...Early Civilizations!!! In this game, you will search through tons of interesting information about civilizations like Ancient Greece or Egypt, to answer math problems.

You also may want to visit these fun PBS links:
"Secrets of Lost Empires" at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires
"Explore the Pyramids" at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/

-Graphic taken from http://www.aeraweb.org/Images/pyramids_img.jpg

Some Excellent Links

Hey Grade 5's!
I have just found a really interesting website full of educational games that I think you will all enjoy. There are some terrific math games available for you to play, cool trivia questions to answer, and even Mad Libs for you to have fun with during your free time!
Here is the link to "Fun Brain":
http://www.funbrain.com

Another fantastic website is "Just for Kids who Love Books." You can read about a ton of excellent "favourite" books that you maybe haven't heard of, and even post messages about books that you really enjoyed reading!
Here is the link to "Just for Kids who Love Books":
http://www.alanbrown.com

You also might want to check out the World Almanac for Kids On-line. Explore this fabulous site for information on countless topics - from amazing animals, to facts about countries around the world! This will also be a useful tool to help you complete homework assignments throughout this year, and in years to come.

The "World Almanac for Kids On-line" may be found at:
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com

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Hello Grade 5's! This year we will be learning about many exciting new topics. I have created this page so that you and your parents can check out important announcements, tips for assignments and homework, and I will also provide you with some excellent educational links.
ENJOY!
Miss. Clarke

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