TammyMelton

These websites are great for kids and families alike. [] (this site has great lessons for students and fun math games)
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[] (this site covers topics from human body, chemistry to memory)

[] (this is one of my favorite sites, fun games and lots of facts)

[] ( this is a great language arts site, very creative)

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[] (this is my teacher's website) SOFTWARE Educ 250 Title: Funschool: Kaboose URL: http://funschool.kaboose.com Publisher: Disney Date of Copyright: updated June 1, 2009 Subject areas: Time Warp (Social Studies), Globe Rider (Science), Formula Fusion (Math), Run Blaster Arcade (Fun Games) Grade Levels: Preschool, Kindergarten-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th Strengths: Content is age appropriate, covers a variety of skills, colorful and eye catching, it has a teacher and parent guide, it is family friendly Weaknesses: students work is not saved, teacher can’t adjust levels, the program does not have a pre or post assessment, teacher can’t evaluate progress Comments: The games are created so that students are sometimes working on a math skill without even knowing it.
 * WEBSITE**
 * Tammy Melton’s Software Evaluation**

Australian Scavenger Hunt
 * WEBQUEST**

Mrs. Melton’s Social Studies 6th Grade ** SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia. ** a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria

a. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.
 * SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia.**

** SS6G14 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Australia. ** a. Explain the impact of English colonization on the language and religion of Australia. b. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.

You have met a boy/girl at summer camp from Australia. You want to keep in touch by being e-pals. In order to educate yourself in Australian facts you need to research on the web. I have listed below some helpful websites that you can visit to assist you in your quest for education. To help you understand your new found friend’s way of life, you will need to know the following: · Locate and label the Great Barrier Reef, Ayer’s Rock, Coral Sea, and Great Victoria Desert on the map I have given you. · Research the climate · Types of animals · Type of government · Currency · Australian slang words You can use the sections on the next page to help organize your information. Also,on the last page write a letter to your new friend and use at least ten of the Australian slang words. Use the rubric on the last page to ensure you have completed all the details of your assignment. Have fun!!! Aussie Words http://www.ausinternet.com/ettamogah/aussiewords.htm Australia Facts-Maps-Photos http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/australia-guide/ Australia Facts-Government-Currency-Climate http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/301-australia.html Real Aussie Kids-Animals-Aussie Words http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/australia Map of Australia []

Climate

Animals

Currency

Government

Australian Slang and meanings

Rubric for Australian Scavenger Webhunt 1 2 3 4 || Filled out sections with information needed. 1 2 3 4 ||
 * Labeled the specific landmarks on the map.
 * Utilized the websites

1 2 3 4 || Used at least 10 slang words in letter 1 2 3 4 || 1=not enough information 2=needs improvement 3=good 4= Excellent

Mrs. Melton’s Lesson Plans Social Studies **Topic:** Mountains and Rivers of the United States SS3GIa. Identify major rivers of the United States of America: Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, Hudson SS3GIb. Identify major mountain ranges of the United States: Appalachian, Rocky Mountains Physical map of United States Mountains and Rivers Booklet Two KWL graphic organizers for each student (one for mountains and one for rivers) Map of United States on SmartBoard from: http://nationalatlas.gov http://worldatlas.com on two separate computers one for rivers and one for mountains small brown triangles and blue yarn cut into 5 inch pieces glue crayons Rand McNally Road Atlas (3) **http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=94AACA27-9A40-4A62-9F67-FCE3897BD76E&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US** (there are two videos to be shown: mountains and bodies of water; together the videos are approximately 5 minutes in length) I will gain the students attention and open the discussion with the first two lines of the chorus from, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” available on Itunes. I will ask the students to guess, according to the lyrics from the song, what they think our discussion will be about today.
 * LESSON PLAN**.
 * Grade:** 3rd
 * Objectives:** The students will identify and locate the major rivers and mountain ranges of the United States.
 * GPS Standards: **
 * Vocabulary:** rivers, mouth, delta, steams, mountain range, elevation, sea level (above and below), hills, foothills, and valley
 * Materials: **
 * Video: **
 * Introduction and Interest Building: **
 * Content Development:** I will continue the discussion on mountain ranges and rivers by utilizing class participation. I will have drawn two KWL charts on the board to fill out as a class, but each student will also have two KWL charts. I will ask the students to think about what they know about mountains and to place that information in the know section of the mountains KWL chart. I will then ask students to discuss what they know and I will document these onto the know section under mountains on the board. I will then ask the students to think about what they would like to know about mountains and to document this information onto the want to know section of the KWL chart. We will then watch the mountains video which will last approximately 2 minutes. I will then repeat that same process with rivers filling out the know and want to know sections on their KWL charts about rivers. I will record this information onto the board for later discussion. I will then show the rivers video which will also last approximately 2 minutes.

Each student, along with a partner, will complete the booklet using the following criteria: ∆ The student will decorate the cover page by drawing and coloring a theme appropriate picture. ∆ The student will record the location (N,S,E,W, or central), length of each range, and two mountains that are located within the mountain ranges. ∆ The student will record the location (N,S,E,W, or central), length, where the rivers begin (state), and two other facts about each of the seven rivers. ∆The student will label each mountain range and all seven rivers on the map inside their booklet. The student will also identify the longest mountain range be attaching a brown triangle to the correct location on the map. The student will identify the longest river by attaching a blue yarn to the correct location on the map. ∆The student will refer to the rubric to assess if the assignment has been completed correctly. I will summarize the discussion by pointing to locations of the mountain ranges and rivers on the map and allowing the students to call out the correct name of the range or river that belongs in the location. I will ask the students to complete the Learn section on each of their KWL charts. And we will discuss as a class about some of the things that the students learned about rivers and mountains. I will evaluate each student on participation in group discussion and according to the rubric inserted in the booklets that each student made on mountain ranges and rivers. I will ask the students to identify the mountain ranges and seven rivers by location and name on the United States map located on the SmartBoard. To encourage a higher order of thinking I will ask the students what effect the mountain ranges may have on the weather in the valleys below.
 * Group Activity:** I will hand out the mountains and rivers activity booklet and go over the directions for completing their assignment. I will also explain to the students on the usage of the rubric. The students will complete the required information for the United States Major Rivers and Mountain Ranges booklet. The students will have 30 minutes to complete the requirements for the booklet by rotating to 4 different stations for the purpose of obtaining the needed facts. As the students are rotating from station to station I will observe while being available for any questions the students may have.
 * Summary and Closure **
 * Evaluation **
 * Follow up **

United States Major Rivers And Mountain Ranges

Major Rivers of the United States Complete the following information in the correct spaces: The location of each river, by direction (North, South, East, West, or Central United States) The length of each river Where the rivers begin (name of the state) Label the longest river by placing a star by the name of it

** Mississippi River ** : Location : Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: ** Rio Grande River ** : Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts: Location: Length: Beginning: 2 Facts:
 * Colorado River: **
 * Missouri River: **
 * Hudson River: **
 * Ohio River: **
 * Columbia: **

Mountain Ranges Complete the following information by using the resources that have been made available about mountain ranges. Appalachian: Location in direction (N, S, E, W, or Central U.S.) Length of range: Name two mountains within this mountain range:

Rockies: Location in direction (N,S,E,W,or Central U. S.) Length of range: Name two mountains within this mountain range:

Directions for the map on the next page: Label the two mountain ranges and the seven rivers. Identify the largest mountain range by gluing a brown triangle onto the range and the longest river by gluing a blue yarn on the rivers path.

Mrs. Melton’s Rubric Mountains and Rivers This is to used by you as a guide to make sure you have completed everything for your booklet and this will also be what I use to grade your booklet by.
 * Cover Page || Mountains || Rivers || Map ||
 * *colorful
 * neat
 * your name should be located on the front

1 2 3 4 5 || *location in direction (N,S,E,W,or Central U. S.) of each mountain range 1 2 3 4 5 || *location in direction (N,S,E,W, or Cental U.S.) of each river 1 2 3 4 5 || *label the 2 mountain ranges and 7 rivers
 * length of ranges
 * mountains within the range (name 2 for each range)
 * length of each river
 * 2 facts about each river
 * where the rivers begin(state)
 * identify the longest river with blue yarn
 * indentify the longest mountain range with brown triangles

1 2 3 4 5 ||
 * Group work || KWL chart || Your grade || Comments ||
 * *got along well with others
 * participated

1 2 3 4 5 || *each section of KWL has information in it

1 2 3 4 5 || You will be grading on a scale on 1 to 5, so the highest possible grade will be 30 if you complete everything assigned. So check your work carefully. ||  ||