Roosevelt
Elementary School
Academics Overview
Academic links by grade
Science
Ocean Animals– National Geographic
Ocean Life– National Geographic
Marine Life-Animal Planet
swordfish– By Ducksters
Yeti Crabs-learn about this amazing crab
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Astronomy for Kids
Lots of Space Links
Language Arts
Picture Book Lists/Blogs/Reviews/Criteria:
Caldecott Medal Criteria– ALA Terms and criteria definitions
Diverse Voices- top picture books on diversity
Social Studies
Native Americans
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Kid Info– History of Native Americans
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Native Americans People of the Forest video (plus the other videos listed below)
Native Americans People of the Plains video
Native Americans People of the Northwest Coast video
Native Americans People of the Desert video
National Museum of American Indian– Lummi Nation responding to environmental challenges today
National Geographic– study of Native Americans
Native American Heritage-Pictures of American Indians in the United States
Native Americans in Olden Times– scroll down and visit the direct links. Avoid the Google Ad links
Where Sea and Land Meet– scroll down to visit the specific themes and peoples
National Museum of the Native American– click on Exhibitions then on Online Exhibitions to take a peek at artwork produced by Native Americans
States
Facts about our 50 States
More 50 State Facts
U.S. History Documents
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Washington State
Wasthington State Apple Association– look at regions
where apples are grown; look at growing seasons;
determine which apples are best
for making applesauce.
Where in Washington Project Websites
Washington Information & Governement
Washington State Legislature Kids Page
Where in Washington? A Videoconference Project
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Local Communities
City of Bellingham Historic Photo Tour –
Historic Bellingham Waterfront Photos .
Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Analysis of Washington State Laws – 4th Grade
Driving Safety
Staying Safe on the Car or on the Bus – .
Seat Belt Facts –
Seat Belt Safety –
Top 5 Things to Know About Buckling Up –
Washington State Seat Belt & Child Restraint Laws –
Distracted Driving –
Driving While Distracted: Statistics to Know –
Cell Phone and Texting Accident Statistics –
Smoking Laws
Smoking Stinks –
Health Effects of Exposure to Second Hand Smoke –
Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking –
Effects of Smoking –
SmokeFree Washington –
Bullying
Stop Bullying.gov –
Bullying Fact Sheet –
Dealing With Bullies – .
Physical Education
Healthy Schools –
Why Exercise is Cool –
Action for Healthy Kids –
Bring Your Own Device
Should Schools Embrace Bring-Your-Own-Device? –
Bring Your Own Device Policy
Bring Your Own Device Sample Policy –
Reference Sites
Student Dictionary
Dictionary and Thesaurus
Rhyming Dictionary