More Web Sites

Here are two more websites that may be helpful in your Greek and Roman comparisons.

For our unit of study on ancient Greece and Rome, you will need to use the websites listed below to begin your research project comparing the two cultures. After you have completed gathering your data, create a power point presentation (minimum 6 pages) to share your findings with the class.

http://www.classzone.com/books/wc_survey05/page_build.cfm?id=act_tech_ch10&u=4

http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/webresources/life/index.html

http://www.classzone.com/books/wc_survey05/page_build.cfm?content=links_past_u4&u=4

http://www.museum.upenn.edu/ Greek_World/ Index.html

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Chapters 1 and 2 Test on September 25

We have just received our new Reading and Study Guides to accompany our textbooks from McDougal Littell. They will come in handy in our review of chapters one and two for our test on Tuesday, September 25th.

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Practice Map Skills

Use the links below to find resources for your upcoming social studies projects. You will also find some games and activities that will keep your mapping skills sharp. Enjoy!

Maps and Regions

Maps and Globes

Lines, Maps, and Globes

Maps

Understanding Types of Maps

Maps & Mapmaking

Map Projections

Climate change, mapping technology

Mapping Our World

World Map Match

Crack the Code: Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude & Longitude Map Game

Get Lost Compass Game

The Compass Activity

Magic Map

USGS Map Adventures

Geospy (fast paced map game)

Jeopardy Map Game

Land Formation Activities

Mapping Activities - Grids, Reading World Maps

Live World Temperature and Cloud Cover

World Capitals Catch

Maps of the World Interactive Games

Map Machine

Xpedition Atlas

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Are you as smart as a third grader?

AFTER you have finished your class assignment, take this third grade curriculum test to see how much you remember (or forgotten) since you were in third grade.

Grade 3 Curriculum Quiz

Are you as smart as your 3rd grader? Take this quiz and find out what he’ll be learning this year. Questions are based on curriculum standards from a selection of school districts across the country.
1. Which number below can be divided by 2?

a. 1,377
b. 2,323
c. 5,554
d. 6,489

2. Choose the answer that completes the number pattern: 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, ____ .
a. 3
b. 53
c. 55
d. 60

3. If you have $2.25 in your pocket and then spend 75 cents at the candy store, how much is left?
a. $1.50
b. $1.75
c. $2.75
d. $3.00

4. 1/2 + 1/2 = _____ .
a. 0
b. 1/4
c. 1/2
d. 1

5. The _______ of this rectangle is 36.

a. area
b. perimeter
c. volume
d. length

6. According to this graph, who is the tallest student in the class?

a. Jane
b. John
c. David
d. Sharon

7. At what temperature does water boil? Pick the answer that is correct for both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
a. 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 212 degrees Celsius
b. 212 degrees Fahrenheit and 32 degrees Celsius
c. 212 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Celsius
d. 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Celsius

8. Choose the sentence written in past tense:
a. We visit the zoo on weekends.
b. We visited the zoo this weekend.
c. We are visiting the zoo this weekend.
d. We will visit the zoo this weekend.

9. TRUE OR FALSE: Antonym words are opposites of each other.
a. True
b. False

10. Which of these are kept in the nonfiction section of the library?
a. fables
b. folk tales
c. encyclopedias
d. fairy tales

11. What is the correct plural of “family”?
a. familees
b. families
c. familyies
d. familys