May Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

May Blog | App of The Month | What's Happening |
New- Online Practice | New- Printables | New- Answer Keys |
Teacher Resources | Parent Resources | Technology Tips |
Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

May brings Physical Fitness Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and much more.

May Blog: Fun Writing Activities for Students

Fun Writing Activities for Students

This month's blog is Fun Writing Activities for Students .

Writing doesn't need to be a chore, particularly in elementary and middle school. Encouraging young scholars to write freely and imaginatively means writing becomes a journey of imagination rather than a chore. Suppose you are a teacher wishing to energize your class or a parent wanting to facilitate your child's learning in the comfort of your home. In that case, these 10 exciting writing exercises will make writing time a favourite among all.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for May is TerraGenesis by Tilting Point LLC ( iOS and Android ).

Use real science from NASA to cultivate life on desolate planets. Think you have what it takes to bring a dead planet to life? Can you settle the stars?

Explore space and terraform new worlds in this immersive idle planet building simulator rooted in real science. TerraGenesis dynamically animates entire planets with changing biospheres, all based on real data from NASA.

The universe is your playground in TerraGenesis! With idle gameplay you can cultivate real planets in our solar system, planets created just for TerraGenesis and even alien worlds! When the world is in your hands, the possibilities are truly endless. If you’re a fan of astronomy, idle games, or resource management games, you will love Terragenesis! Download and start terraforming today!

BUILD A PLANET

• Join one of four interstellar Factions, each with different benefits for building interstellar settlements
  
  
• Build entire worlds one step at a time, by creating pressurized habitats for your settlers so they can survive in hostile environments
  
  
• Terraform your planet to support human life by managing specific resources of each world, including air pressure, oxygen, sea levels, and biomass
  
  
• Melt ice caps to create planet-wide oceans and seed the planet with life
  
  
• Track your civilization’s idle progress and your world’s current status with the Stats Summary Page
  

DISCOVER PLANETS & MOONS

• Learn astronomy and settle planets from our solar system, including Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars!
  
  
• Terraform orbital satellites, including The Moon as well as the Moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
  
  
• Build civilizations on fictional planets, including Bacchus, Ragnarok, Pontus, Lethe and Boreas
  
  
• Terraform Dwarf Planets, including Ceres, Pluto, Charon, Makemake, Eris and Sedna
  
  
• Discover lost secrets on Trappist-1 planets, including Damu, Aja, Huanca, Ruaumoko, Asintmah, Ostara, Aranyani
  
  
• Travel through time in the Historical Earths campaign, including Vaalbara, Rodinia, Cambria, Cretacea, Dania, Chibania, and Ultima
  
  
• Generate random worlds with complete surface and elevation maps, unique starting conditions and more
  

BIOSPHERE SIMULATOR

• Start with 26 different phyla and add 64 unique genes to create all kinds of amazing organisms to inhabit your world
  
  
• Manage your lifeforms as they thrive in both terrestrial and aquatic biospheres
  

ENCOUNTER ALIEN POPULATIONS

• Discover distant planets in outer space with thriving alien civilizations.
  
  
• Choose between making peace or conquering the alien lifeforms.
  
  
• Carry out dozens of missions and build your new world based on your alien strategy.
  

DEFEND FROM ASTEROIDS

• Save your civilization and protect your flourishing planet from the threat of an asteroid attack
  
  
• Build a planetary defense network to detect giant asteroids in space, initiate missions to destroy the threat, change the asteroid’s course or develop new strategies to survive certain doom.
  

BUILD YOUR OWN FLAT EARTH

• Insanity now comes with an on/off switch; flick a switch to turn existing worlds flat.
  
  
• Build a flat earth or build other flat planets from our solar system or throughout the universe!
  
  
• Hilarious random events unique to flat earth mode!
  

TerraGenesis is free to play and as an indie game; it was important to us that all in-app purchases are entirely optional and not required for a full and complete experience.

Enjoying TerraGenesis? Learn more!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerraGenesisGame

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SettleTheStars

Terms of Use: http://www.tiltingpoint.com/terms-of-service

TerraGenesis is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 11.0 or later on Apple iPhone and Android version 6.0 and up on your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are some of the May events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

1. Physical Fitness Month
   
   Exercising is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. Find resources about exercise, physical education, team sports, and more on our Physical Education page. Also check out our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
   
   Celebrate the contributions that Asian and Pacific Americans have made to society this month! Learn about notable Asian American writers, athletes, and scientists. Find book lists, lesson plans, and student activities from Scholastic. Use primary sources in your lesson plans from the Library of Congress and the National Archives and find teacher resources from the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art here.


3. National Weather Observer's Day (5/4)
   
   Learn about the weather in your classroom today. Get involved and learn how to become a National Weather Service Storm Spotter. Or if you are already a Storm Spotter, it never hurts to freshen up with the Weather Spotter Quick Reference Guide. Also check out our Earth Science resource page and Weather page for elementary schoolers for interactives, activities, and more.


4. Cinco de Mayo (5/5)
   
   Happy Cinco de Mayo! Learn about the history of this holiday and facts and misconceptions about Cinco de Mayo. Find crafts, projects, and printables you can do today.




5. National Children's Book Week (5/5-5/11)
   
   Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.


6. Teacher Appreciation Week (5/5-5/9)
   
   Show your appreciation to the teachers in your life this week! Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.




7. Mother's Day (5/11)
   
   Celebrate your mom and show her how much you care and appreciate her today! I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your lesson plans or use at home.




8. Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins (5/14/1804)
   
   Learn about the men who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory. Who were Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery? You can find Classroom Resources and Interactive maps from PBS, National Geographic, and the National Archives. Determine the influence of Lewis and Clark's expedition westward with I4C's Lewis and Clark lesson plan page.


9. Biographer's Day (5/16)
   
   Today, learn about famous figures through reading their biographies! Find biographies for our Founding Fathers, Nobel Prize Winners, famous authors, and more on our Biography Topics page.




10. Memorial Day (5/26)
    
    Enjoy the day off of work and school today but this Memorial Day, remember those who have died for our country. Find lesson plans, crafts, activities, and more on our Memorial Day page.

New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Online Practice Quizzes. More grades and subjects coming soon.

New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in August

We have released many new online quizzes during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest quizzes by grade.

New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Common Core Printables. More grades and subjects coming soon.

New Printables Worksheets Made Available in August

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in August

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

Here is a list of the newest answer key sets by grade.





TEACHER RESOURCES



1. Teach your students the importance of staying active this month. We have great Physical Education resources about the muscular system, strength training, team sports, and more. Also visit ourHealth and Nutrition and Wellness pages to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.


3. Check out our Mother's Day page to find crafts you can make with your students to take home and show mom, as well as fun activities and printables.


4. Memorial Day is a great day to relax before the end of the school year but remember those who have died for our country. Teach your students about why we have the day off and the meaning behind the holiday. Find lesson plans, crafts, and activities on our Memorial Day page.


5. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps.


6. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section. This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.


7. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.



PARENT RESOURCES




1. Don't let your kids waste time sitting on the couch! Fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Check out our Physical Education page for resources about exercise, team sports, and more. Also visit our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Help your kids show their appreciation for their teachers this week. Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.


3. Thank all the mothers and grandmothers in your life this Mothers' Day. I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts for kids, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your Mother's Day celebration.


4. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child.


5. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.


6. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. The Smithsonian Learning Lab: Free Digital Museum Resources for Your Classroom:
   The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a great way to discover and use digital museum resources in your classroom. The Learning Lab was launched in 2017 to help connect educators with the Smithsonian’s vast collection. The main audiences for the Learning Lab are teachers, students, librarians, and curriculum specialists. The Learning Lab hosts more than 4 million pictures, videos, online books, blog posts, and more.
   
   Learn more in the resource found: HERE


2. Getting Started in the Smithsonian Learning Lab:
   This PDF guide will help you discover, create, and share in the Smithsonian Learning Lab.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.


3. Video Playlist: Getting Started With the Smithsonian Learning Lab:
   The video playlist embedded in this short post teaches you how to collect, customize, and share collections of resources in the Smithsonian Learning Lab.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.






We also have other basic instruction in Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007.





OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST



1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
   on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.




Common Core State Standards at I4C




Our Common Core State Standards are full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.




Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.




SAT and ACT Test Preparation

Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests. I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.




Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation.