MCA Practice Tutorials Online

Let's Get Ready for MCAs!

1. Open Firefox

2. Click on this link: http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/item-samplers/

3. Listen to Dr. Brandt for instructions (You will click on either the Reading, Math, or Science MCA links) 

 

Fossils!

Click on the links below to discover even more about fossils!

1. Finding Fossils: http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/fossils/index.html

2. Observe how a fossil is formed: http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2901/es2901page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

3. Trace Fossils and Body Fossils: http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/TraceFossil/english/index.html

4. Visit a Virtual Museum of Fossils: http://fossils.valdosta.edu/

5. Fossils for Kids: http://www.fossilsforkids.com/

Volcanoes

                
Volcanoes! 
















Get ready for Discovery Kids Volcano Explorer!

http://kids.discovery.com/games/pompeii/pompeii.html

Explore the menu options on the left side:

Global Perspective

Volcano Types

Inside a Volcano

Virtual Volcano: Build Your Own Volcano and Watch It Erupt!

It's time to create your own volcano!

      1. Click on "VIrtual Volcano." 

      2. Choose and record viscosity and gas levels on your Volcanoes: Science Lab Report worksheet 
      3. Predict the type of volcano your viscosity and gas levels might create.
      4. Describe your volcano's eruption.

Creative Writing Prompts

Go to this website for a list of 30 creative ideas to write about. Have fun choosing one!

(Can't choose just one? Write about more than one or combine two of your favorites.)

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/journal-prompts.html

Divisibility Rules Game

To sharpen your divisibility rules knowledge, visit the website below. See how many rules you know and can use without looking at your notes! Good luck!

http://www.vectorkids.com/vkdivisible.htm

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Congratulations!

You have now completed reading the book, Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.

Below are a few websites with activities to explore. Watch out for the Aleuts! Don't get swept away by the tsunami! Don't forget your cormorant skirt and say hello to Rontu!

~ The Real Story of Karana. Did you know that this book was based on actual, real-life events and people? Read all about it:

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/dolphin/teacher/karana.shtml

~ Explore the village, sea life and the island before reporting to Father Rubio at the mission:

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/dolphin/

~ Take a quiz! Test your knowledge of this book:

http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2213721958d28.html

~ A second quiz - how much do you remember?

http://www.quia.com/quiz/257545.html

Word Structure (Roots and Affixes)

Did you know that the English language has word parts that are from other languages? 
We'll explore some of these roots and affixes through the websites below.

Quia: Roots and Prefixes

http://www.quia.com/jg/66094.html

Word Wise: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words

http://poster.4teachers.org/worksheet/view.php?id=74886