Library Maple Ridge School Websites for the Grade Six Curriculum
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sources that are reliable, -- like encyclopedias. The Online Reference Centre has five encyclopedias. Find pictures, maps and facts for your report. See the library for the current password. The Calgary Public Library has great links for kids. |
SubjectsEnglish Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies |
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English Language ArtsOnline Reference Centre from Alberta Learning **http://www.learnalberta.ca/refcentre/Login/login.asp Includes access to Electric Library Canada - Elementary; SIRS Discoverer on the Web, The Canadian Encyclopedia and Grolier Online. See the library for the current password. WordCentral.com by Mirriam-Webster ** http://www.wordcentral.com/ Find the link to "Student dictionary" to type in the word that you need the meaning for. ABC’s of the Writing Process created by A.E. Lipkewich and R. Mazurenko, Edmonton Public School Board ** http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/ Ignore the banner ads and use the suggestions here to improve your writing. MathematicsBack to TopMathematics - Grade 6 from Alberta Learning * http://www.learnalberta.ca/math/default.asp Requires Flash 5 player, available free at site. The site is not yet complete but there are lessons for: decimals, improper fractions, ratios, percent, problem solving with decimals, integers, balancing equations, area and perimeter, surface area of prisms, and working with angles. No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In by Cynthia Lanius Centre for Excellence and Equity in Education, Rice University, Houston, Texas ** http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns/ Explore geometric shapes to learn about fractions. Fresh Baked Fractions from the Learning Network ** http://www.funbrain.com/fract/ Pick a level and test your fraction knowledge. Lesson on Introduction to Probability by Gisele Glosser from Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies, Inc. ** http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol6/intro_probability.html Simple exercises in probability with links to more difficult exercises. Science
Back to Top Flight, Air and AerodynamicsK8AIT Principles of Aeronautics – Beginner published by Cislunar Aerospace, Inc.*http://wings.avkids.com/Book/beginner.html A site devoted to learning about the principles of aeronautics. Adaptive Aerofoils by Richard Dryden ** http://www.ornithopter.org/flapflight/home.html The link to "Flapping Wing Flight" has sections on how insects, bats and birds fly. Great illustrations. How Birds Fly--a Journey North In-Depth Lesson supported by the Annenberg Foundation to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. ** http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/FlightLesson.html Teaches the basics of how birds fly. Hoopster from the Exploratorium * http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/hoopster.html How to make a simple flying hoop machine. Spinning Blimps from The Exploratorium * http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/spinning_blimps.html How to make a flying, spinning blimp. Roto-copter from The Exploratorium ** http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/roto-copter.html How to make a simple flying helicopter. Paper Airplanes from Alex Schultz *** http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk Dozens of paper airplane designs with instructions. Sky ScienceThe Nine Planets by Bill Arnett (this is a mirror site maintained at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.) ***http://craton.geol.brocku.ca/faculty/ff/nineplanets/nineplanets.html One of the best sites on the web for sky science. The Nine Planets Just for Kids ** http://kids.nineplanets.org/ The Nine Planets site adapted for kids. Views of the Solar System by Calvin J. Hamilton *** http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm Multimedia tour of the Sun, planets, moons, comets and asteroids. Contains current scientific information and history of space exploration. A Space Library by David Seal *** http://samadhi.jpl.nasa.gov/ A NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the cosmos – this site has space-related images and programs to help visualize the Solar System and NASA space missions.
NASA Space Link by Education Division NASA ***
Evidence and InvestigationCasting Animal Tracks by Brian Carusella **http://home.houston.rr.com/molerat/track.htm How to make plaster casts of animal tracks. Who Dunnit? by Linda C. Joseph and Linda B. Resch ** http://www.cyberbee.com/whodunnit/crime.html Explore the world of the forensic scientist, analyze evidence, study a crime scene and try solving the crime. Virtual Exhibit on Forensic Science from the Virtual Museum of Canada *** http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/en/index.html A database, a timeline and an interactive game to introduce you to the world of forensic science. Trees and ForestsTree Book - Learning to Recognize Trees of British Columbia by the Ministry of Forests, Government of British Columbia **http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/pab/publctns/treebook/ Information on things like "What are the parts of a tree?" and "What is an ecosystem?" Information about Common Trees in British Columbia by Interlake Resource Services * http://www.bcforestryinfo.com/forestry/trees/ Many of the trees listed here are also found in Alberta. Measuring the Height of Trees by Brian Carusella *** http://home.houston.rr.com/molerat/tree.htm A simple explanation of how to determine the height of a tree by using a hypsometer (a meter stick) Social StudiesBack to Top
GovernmentStatistical Profile of Canadian Communities from Statistics Canada **http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/PlaceSearchForm1.cfm Type in the community and find out all the statistical information World Atlas Countries of the World – Canada published by Graphic Maps *** http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/canada.htm Starting at the Canada page you can link to various maps of Canada, the provinces and the rest of the world. Also links to flags, emblems of countries and provinces. Get 2 Know Canada – by Duncan White *** http://www.get2knowcanada.ca/index.htm This site has everything you might want to know about Canada, including the words to our national anthem. Canada’s Capital Cities – Canada Capital Cities Organization. *** http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/ccco/canadas_capitals_e.asp Map with capital cities and links for official information about each, (province and territory) including provincial flower and emblem. World Flag Database created by Graham Bartram. * http://www.flags.net/indexc.htm Use an index to find flags and emblems from around the world. Lobbyists' Code of Conduct - by Industry Canada *** http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/lr01044e.html People who lobby the federal government are required to register with the federal government and are expected to abide by certain rules. Interest Groups and Lobbying – Nelson Canada Thomson *** http://polisci.nelson.com/introlobby.html A technical description of the difference between lobby and interest groups with links to various lobby and interest groups in Canada. Ancient GreeceWinged Sandals University of Melbourne and the Australian Broadcasting Company *** http://wingedsandals.com Greek mythology is explored in a kid friendly way. Play games, have your fortune told by an Oracle. Requires Flash plug-in.
Odyssey Online from the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University *** ChinaThe World Factbook -- China created by The CIA, US Government *** http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ch.html This page includes a map and current information on China. Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan from the Taiwan government *** http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/aboutroc/index.htm There are links here to Chinese art, literature and religion. Pictures of China -- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University * http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agenmc/china/scenery.html Take a picture tour of China. The Art of China -- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University * http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agenmc/china/china.html The art of China in pictures including ancient art and zodiac symbols. Health
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Stages of Development, PubertyPuberty – a Beginner’s Guide by the American Social Health Association ** http://www.iwanna know.org/puberty/index.html A large site with links to many issues for teenagers and those entering puberty. Also has a glossary of reproduction terms. Tips for the Adolescent Girl from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ** http://www.choa.org/wellchild/boy.shtml Information on body changes, personal hygiene, physical and emotional changes for girls. Tips for the Adolescent Boy from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ** http://www.cha.org/wellchild/boy.shtml Information on body changes, personal hygiene, physical and emotional changes for boys. Neuroscience for Kids by Eric Chudler *** http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html Take a tour of the brain. Inside the Human Body – The Respiratory System from the Saskatchewan Lung Association ** http://www.lung.ca/children/grades4_6/index.html How do your lungs work? Drug AlternativesSara’s Quest from the National Institute on Drug Abuse a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services *** http://www.saraquest.org/ Includes a link to “Mind over Matter” that shows the brain’s responses to various drugs. Nutrients in FoodCanada’s Food Guide – Health Canada ** http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html Canada’s food guide and links to other facts about nutrition. FitnessLearn to Juggle the Internet Juggling Database, Scott Seltzer, editor ** http://www.jugglingdb.com/articles/index.php?id=22&page=1 Lessons in juggling, begin with the throw and move up till you're doing quadruples. Snowboarding.com published by iventure ** http://www.snowboarding.com/ Lots of pictures. Fine ArtsBack to topArtThe Case of Grandpa’s Painting by A. Pintura ***http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/index.htm Be a detective and an art historian as you attempt to solve the art theft mystery. Art Education and ArtEdventures from Sanford and A Lifetime of Color http://www.sanfordartedventures.com/index.html Ignore the advertising and the offers to register at the site. You can link to all the pages on the site without registering. O’Canada – Landscapes of our Country ** http://www.educ.queens u.ca/~citc/august99/harrisonart.htm A website that uses the Ted Harrison book, O’Canada, and mimics his art style. Art Sparkers from The Art Room ** http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/sparkers.html Some great ideas for what to draw when you need a “spark.” MusicSan Francisco Symphony Kids' Site created by the San Francisco Symphony **http://www.sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp When you want to learn about music this site has it.. The New York Philharmonic Kid Zone by the New York Philharmonic * http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml A great introduction to a the first symphony orchestra in the United States. Introduction to Reading Music created by Kevin Lux * http://www.datadragon.com/education/reading/ Learn how to read music. |
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