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Virtual Tour of WWII Submarine!

April 26th, 2013

Hi!  It’s Friday, April 26, 2013 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

USS Pampanito Virtual Tour

Age Range: 8 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)

At this website, the San Francisco Maritime Museum provides a free virtual tour of the USS Pampanito, a WW II submarine. The sub was built in 1943 as part of the U.S. Navy fleet of submarines that were instrumental in the Allied victory in the Pacific during World War II. 

This online tour provides a glimpse of what life was like for the sailors aboard the vessel. You can even visit some compartments that are not safely accessible on the “live” tours (the sub is docked at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf) because of the vertical ladders and confined space.

When you get to the website read the introduction and follow the instructions to take a virtual tour of the sub including the:

  • Main Deck Aft
  • Torpedo Room
  • Motor Room
  • Forward Engine Room
  • Crew’s Mess and Galley
  • Radio Room
  • Control Room
  • Pump Room

As you click on each section of the sub, a new page opens with an illustration that pinpoints the location on the sub. Below it is an actual photograph and text that explains its purpose.

 

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American History Videos, Games, & Timelines!

April 11th, 2013

Hi!  It’s Thursday, April 11, 2013 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Have Fun with History  

Age Range: 9 and up (with parental supervision; younger children may enjoy aspects of the site)

This ad-supported website provides free streaming videos, interactive games and activities, history timelines, and links to many other resources to bring history alive “for students, educators and all lovers of American History.”

When you get to the website you’ll see an icon menu and some features and highlights. Use the icon menu to access:

*History Videos - Watch video recordings by news reporters and eye-witnesses, as well as animations, documentaries, and films of people and events that shaped American history. Selections range from the 1895 Edison experimental talking movie to educational films from the 1950s.  You’ll also find  history-themed television dramas, modern well-made documentaries, and even Hollywood movies.

*History Activities – Enjoy fun interactive games that teach about history while they entertain. Some games are hosted on the site, and some games are hosted on other websites. Tpics include:

  • The Boston Tea Party
  • Presidential Turkeys
  • Jamestown Online Adventure
  • Animated Atlas
  • Lewis & Clark Expedition Game

*History Topics Timeline – Explore an interactive timeline covering topics such as:

  • Native American
  • African American
  •  Colonial American
  • Revolutionary War
  • Civil War
  • Frontier/Pioneers
  • Railroads/Trains
  • World War I
  • Great Depression
  • World War II
  • Science & Inventions
  • Space Race
  • And many more!

This is a great resource for supplementing any study of history, or exploring your interest in various historical eras.

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Free Math Games & Puzzles for All Ages!

January 14th, 2013

It’s Monday, January 14, 2013 and time for Math at ClickSchooling

Recommended Website:

Mathematic Interactives

Age Range: 5-17 (approximately, non-readers will need assistance)

This ad-supported website, created by David Hellam (a teacher and prolific math game inventor), provides a free, vast archive of interactive math puzzles and games for a variety of math strands from counting to algebra and beyond. The engaging and entertaining games provide opportunities to practice, reinforce, and self-test math skills.

When you get to the site you’ll see a brief introduction followed by an advertisement panel. Below the ad is the beginning of the content menu for the site. Don’t let the simplicity fool you. Fun, multi-media math activities await! Simply explore the menu that includes:

*Popular Math Games Online – Enjoy some of the math games that people prefer such as: Flash Algebra, an Interactive 100 Square Chart, and Tessellations. Don’t miss “Mathematical Matches” that pair all kinds of math strands with that childhood favorite game of “Concentration.”

*Number Puzzles – Simple addition, speed arithmetic, times tables, fractions, percentages and decimals have been morphed into fun puzzles, mazes and brain twisters that turn math drills into thrills.

*Interactive Algebra Online – Enjoy some math magic with “Think of a Number.” Evaluate expressions with substitutions, work with sequences, solve for “x” and see if you can operate the “Function Machine.”

*Measurement, Shape and Space: Interactive Geometry – Enjoy mathematical challenges from simple “Shape Sorters” to “Angle Estimators.” Calculate the projectile of a cannonball or the areas of triangles!

*Fun with Handling Data – Explore numbers and probability with virtual bar charts, dice, marbles, and more.

*Puzzles, Maths Investigations, Trivia – Play Math Hangman, make your own Bingo cards, try your hand at “mind-reading,” draw curves using straight lines, play retro computer games, and enjoy Flash fractals.

This terrific assortment of math interactives will supplement any student’s interest in math or math curriculum. Bookmark it to return often.

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Fun & Simple Turkey Arts & Crafts!

November 17th, 2012

Hi! It’s Saturday, November 17, 2012 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

DLTK: Turkey Crafts

Age Range: All (Fun for the whole family, with parental supervision.)

This ClickSchooling recommendation was inspired by a message I received from the Fran’s World blog that said, “Make a family hand turkey!” If you haven’t visited the site before, don’t miss it. You’ll find all kinds of clever learning ideas that your kids will enjoy.)

The “hand turkey” reminded me of the Thanksgiving arts and crafts projects that school kids make and take home. Homeschoolers typically aren’t forced to do these kinds of annual art projects, but I’ve known plenty of homeschoolers who enjoyed nothing but a draw-cut-and-paste “curriculum” year round. :)

For those who can’t get enough of arts and crafts, and especially for those who have never had the pleasure of making a “hand turkey” or any other turkey-inspired art, today’s website will keep you creatively engaged for hours. When you get to the site you’ll see a menu of “Turkey Crafts” that include:

  • Make an Autumn Leaf Turkey
  • Make a Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
  • Make a Fingerprint Turkey
  • Make a Variety of Handprint and Footprint Turkeys
  • Make a Paper Plate Turkey
  • Make a Turkey Napkin Ring

Click on any item and a new pages opens with complete instructions and illustrations.

Many of these projects are so simple, they’d make a great activity for your Thanksgiving guests. Simply provide the materials needed and a space for assembly, demonstrate how to do it, and let everyone create their own memorable party favor. :)

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Free Online Science Labs!

October 23rd, 2012

Hi! It’s Tuesday, October 23, 2012 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

SEED Science

Age Range: 10-18 (with parental supervision)

This website is sponsored by the non-profit foundation called SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development), to support teachers, parents and other mentors with resources to help students learn about technology and science with regard to global issues, such as water, energy, climate change, and much more. SEED offers free science resources including informative articles, lab experiments, as well as math puzzles and games.

When you get to the site, you’ll see some featured resources. Use the menu on the left side of the home page to explore:

*Articles – Enjoy science articles (that can easily be used as lessons) on topics such as: Air & Space, Earth Science, Health & Safety, Energy, Water, and more. Place your cursor over the topics to see a drop-down menu of related articles. All of the articles include fascinating information and are linked to experiments students can do to demonstrate the concepts covered in the articles.

*Laboratory – This online lab provides students with the materials list (includes common household items and materials available at a pharmacy or hardware store) and instructions for conducting experiments to learn more about Air & Space, Earth Science, Electricity & Magnetism, Properties of Liquids, and Energy. Click on any topic and see a drop-down menu of experiments. For example, students can build a personal seismograph or build their own star! There are Teacher’s Notes, as well as examples of results.

*Math Puzzles – Sharpen your math skills with fun puzzles and games that include arithmetic, probability, algebraic thinking, geometry, topology, logic, and more.

All of the resources are available in a variety of languages too, just look for the language menu at the top of the page.

You can also purchase science kits, books, and games from the online store, but no purchase is necessary to access the free resources mentioned above.

There is a lot of content here, so bookmark the site to return often.

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Free, Fun Music Theory & Games!

September 22nd, 2012

Hi!  It’s Saturday, September 22, 2012 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!  

Recommended Website:

PracticeSpot.com

Age Range: All (with parental supervision)

This commercial website offers free music theory, lessons, drills, and games.  When you get to the site you’ll see some of the highlights of what is offered in this free section, and then a menu that includes:

*Practice Spot’s Rhythm Gym – Get interactive practice in counting rhythm and time signatures in written music. Click on “Quarter Note Quest” or “Eighth Note Challenge” and then follow the instructions that will take you through each exercise until you gain proficiency.  You’ll see a piece of music. The idea is to clap out the rhythm correctly.  Once you do, you can listen to a midi file and hear it played correctly.  You can also print out the music and practice on a keyboard offline. Once you’ve completed all of the exercises satisfactorily, you can print out a certificate of achievement.

*Music Crosswords – Have fun solving these puzzles that test your knowledge of music and musicians.

*Sightreading Genie – Get over 100 exercises to test your music sight reading ability.

*Chord Wizard – This interactive guide helps you find and learn all of the chords by displaying them on a keyboard.

*Note Reading Wizard – Choose between treble or bass clef, select space or line notes, and then test your skill.

There are more offerings, including “Scales Chef” – a tool to help you learn all 24 major and harmonic minor scales. Unfortunately, the “Scales Chef” wasn’t working properly when I visited the site. Nevertheless, you’ll find plenty of free content that is operating properly that will help music students and teachers alike.

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