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,

May Blog: Lewis and Clark Expedition: Digital Resources to Make 1804 Come Alive for Today's Students

Lewis and Clark Expedition: Digital Resources to Make 1804 Come Alive for Today's Students

This month's blog is Lewis and Clark Expedition: Digital Resources to Make 1804 Come Alive for Today's Students .

More than two centuries ago, in May 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on a daring two-year journey across the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition mapped the American West, documented plants and animals, forged relationships with Native American tribes, and reached the Pacific Ocean. Today, teachers and parents have access to a wealth of free internet resources that transform this historic event into an immersive, hands-on experience for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Guest Blogger Bill Franklin, the CEO of Internet4Classrooms, is our guest blogger this month. He has been on the faculty at The George Washington University, has years of platform instructional experience, was a career Army Special Operations officer and also has decades of experience as a youth sports coach.

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 National Park Service by National Park Service ( iOS and Android ).

The Official NPS App – Your Ultimate National Park Companion!

Download parks before your visit and use the app when there is no internet.

• Explore 420+ national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information.
  
  
• Interactive Maps: Plan your trip with detailed park maps, including points of interest, trails, and essential information.
  
  
• Park Tours: Discover park highlights with self-guided tours, just like having a ranger by your side.
  
  
• Amenities: Find transportation, dining, restrooms, and more for a hassle-free visit.
  
  
• Plan Your Visit: Access fee and pass information, operating hours, and other essential details to help you plan your visit.
  
  
• Accessibility: Enjoy a fully accessible experience with audio descriptions for points of interest and exhibits, making it inclusive for all.
  
  
• Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas.
  
  
• Park of the Day Widget: Add it to your iOS widgets and discover a new NPS-managed site each day.
  
  
• Things to Do: Explore hiking, bus tours, museums, ranger programs, and more for a fun-filled visit.
  
  
• News, Alerts & Events: Stay updated with park news and events.
  
  
• Passport Stamps, Fees & More: Access park-specific details all in one place.
  

Discover all 420+ National Park System sites, from iconic landmarks like Yellowstone and Yosemite to hidden gems. Download the official NPS App now for an unforgettable park adventure!

National Park Service is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later on Apple iPhone and Android version 7.0 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. National Children's Book Week (5/4-5/10)
   
   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.


5. Teacher Appreciation Week (5/4-5/8)
   
   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.




6. 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.




7. Mother's Day (5/10)
   
   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 (5/25)
    
    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 May

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 May

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 May

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. Using Google Earth to Follow the Trail of Lewis and Clark:
   May 14 marks the anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and this teacher-friendly resource shows how Google Earth can turn that historic journey into an interactive classroom experience. Students can trace the route, explore key locations, and connect maps, history, and storytelling in a more engaging way.
   
   Learn more in the resource found: HERE


2. Using Virtual Visits to Explore Our National Parks:
   National parks can become powerful learning spaces even when students never leave the classroom. This Edutopia article shares ways to use virtual park visits, ranger-led learning, and project-based activities to help students connect with nature, history, and real-world problem solving.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.


3. 5 Ways To Connect Students to National Parks (Without Traveling):
   This ISTE resource offers practical ways to bring national parks into everyday instruction through distance learning, virtual tours, Junior Ranger activities, and other digital experiences. It is a strong match for the May App of the Month and gives teachers easy ideas for extending student learning.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.






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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.