Instructional Resources for Students and Families
Putnam City Schools is providing a collection of student and family resources in this unprecedented time. While there is no substitution for a great teacher, these resources are a collection of activities that will assist in continued learning at home.
- For All Students
- Elementary, Pre-K - 2
- Elementary, 3-5
- Middle School
- High School
- ESL Resources/Recursos de ESL
- Special Education
- Individual and Community Resources
For All Students
Oklahoma State Department of Education Family Guides: https://sde.ok.gov/oklahoma-family-guides
Read 20 Minutes Every Day: Research has shown that students that are engaged in reading for at least 20 minutes a day are more likely to be successful academically. Reading promotes brain connectivity and development, enhances reasoning and emotional intelligence, improves concentration, and builds vocabulary.
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Math and Science for 3rd to 8th grade.
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Follow instructions on website to set up account
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Ages Pre-K to 10
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Learning Games and Videos
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K-12
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Cost: free
Readworks offers free reading resources for teachers, students and families. Resources include, reading passages & question sets, a student library for students to read from independently, an article-a-day at home, and much more!
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Must have a library card
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You can apply for a library card here
- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
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Grades 4 and up
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Learn to code on an iOS device.
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Academic Videos
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Vocabulary boosting games
Elementary, Pre-K - 2
Pre-K
Math
- Count aloud to 20. https://youtu.be/_MVzXKfr6e8
- Use words such as longer/shorter; heavier/lighter; or taller/shorter to describe items around the house.
- Identify circles, squares, rectangles, triangles https://youtu.be/cGWBTDA_C14
- Recognize and name written numerals 0-10
- Duplicate and extend a pattern https://www.themeasuredmom.com/simple-ways-teach-patterns-preschoolers/
ELA
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Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Free English and Spanish phonemic awareness lessons and parent tutorial videos. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQfw09hRKzQv8s_CIQihu-OxsTg3E4d75RAOOxX7e5A/edit?usp=sharing
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Starfall Phonics: Starfall's books, games, movies, and songs follow the research-based method of systematic phonics. https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
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Parents’ Read-at-Home Plan for Student Success: This guide includes activities to help your child learn the 5 components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Each story includes a teachers’ guide with reading and writing literacy objectives.
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The Fable Cottage: New versions of traditional tales especially for language learners and anyone who enjoys a nice story. These stories include rich vocabulary to expose learners to new words and phrases. Stories are translated by humans into French, Spanish, Italian and German.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Monterey Bay Aquarium - watch a couple videos or live animal webcams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Describe similarities and differences between the animals that live there. (PK.S.3)
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Physical Science: Create ramps using blocks, books or other flat materials you have at home. Experiment with different objects to see if they will roll down. (PK.S.1)
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Earth & Space Science: Observe the weather outside each day for one week. Draw what you see. (PK.S.2)
Social Studies
Kindergarten
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency. Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. If parents need help with ClassLink login contact your student's teacher.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Count to 100 by 1’s
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Big Ideas Chapter 10 - Access through ClassLink.
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Count to 100 by 10’s https://youtu.be/W8CEOlAOGas
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Read and write numerals 0-20
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Use words to compare objects by length, size, and weight
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Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes
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Big Ideas Chapter 11 - Access through ClassLink.
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Splash Learn Math - Parents sign up for free account
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Order up to 6 objects using measurable attributes
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Parent video to see how to teach your student
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ELA
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Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Free English and Spanish phonemic awareness lessons and parent tutorial videos.
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Starfall Phonics: Starfall's books, games, movies, and songs follow the research-based method of systematic phonics.
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities.
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Parents’ Read-at-Home Plan for Student Success: This guide includes activities to help your child learn the 5 components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Time for Kids: free access to a library of four grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ Financial Literacy Magazine.
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Early Childhood Engagement Strategies: These strategies can be used with a variety of skills and books to increase student participation and engagement in literacy activities.
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Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Each story includes a teachers’ guide with reading and writing literacy objectives.
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The Fable Cottage: New versions of traditional tales especially for language learners and anyone who enjoys a nice story. These stories include rich vocabulary to expose learners to new words and phrases. Stories are translated by humans into French, Spanish, Italian and German.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
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PebbleGo: (English and Spanish) Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Access through the ClassLink App.
Science
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Life Science: Georgia Aquarium - watch a couple videos or live animal webcams from the Georgia Aquarium. Describe similarities and differences between the animals that live there. (K-LS1-1)
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Physical Science: Sit in a window where the sun is shining for a few minutes. Do you feel warmer? Hold up different types of material (paper, cloth, plastic wrap) to the window, which type(s) block the sun from coming through? When you are outside, how does the sun feel when you are standing in a shady area? (K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2)
- Earth & Space Science: Watch the local weather forecast. What did the meteorologist predict would happen tomorrow? Did that happen? Why do we watch the weathercast? How does that help us live our lives? Observe the weather and draw what you see. (K-ESS2-1, K-ESS3-2)
Social Studies
1st Grade
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. If parents need help with ClassLink login, contact the student's teacher.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Count forward from any given number up to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s
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Solve word problems using addition and subtraction up to 10
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Tell time to the hour and half-hour (analog and digital)
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Determine the value of a collection of the same coin; pennies, nickels, or dimes up to one dollar.
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Add and Subtract Tens
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Determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true
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Compare and order whole numbers 0-100
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Geometry
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Big Ideas Chapter Chapter 13 - Access through ClassLink
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Partition sets of objects into equal groupings.
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Big Ideas Chapter Chapter 14 - Access through ClassLink
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ELA
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Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Free English and Spanish phonemic awareness lessons and parent tutorial videos. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQfw09hRKzQv8s_CIQihu-OxsTg3E4d75RAOOxX7e5A/edit?usp=sharing
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PebbleGo: (English and Spanish) Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Access through the ClassLink App.
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Starfall Phonics: Starfall's books, games, movies, and songs follow the research-based method of systematic phonics. https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
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Parents’ Read-at-Home Plan for Student Success: This guide includes activities to help your child learn the 5 components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Each story includes a teachers’ guide with reading and writing literacy objectives.
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The Fable Cottage: New versions of traditional tales especially for language learners and anyone who enjoys a nice story. These stories include rich vocabulary to expose learners to new words and phrases. Stories are translated by humans into French, Spanish, Italian and German.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Turtles have shells that protect them. If you were going to ride a bike, what types of things would you wear to protect yourself in case you fell off? Design new protective wear (helmet, knee pad, elbow pad). (1-LS1-1)
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Physical Science: Watch this video “Object and Light” from PBS Media. What evidence can you find to support the idea that objects need to be in light to be seen? (1-PS4-2)
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Earth & Space Science: Start a journal to record observations about the sun. Observe the sun in the morning, early afternoon (lunch time), and in the evening (before/after dinner). Where is the sun located each time? For example, it appears to the left of my home in the morning, above my home at lunch and to the right of my home in the evening. After making observations each day, what patterns do you notice? (1-ESS1-1)
Social Studies
2nd Grade
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency (your student must have been added to their teacher’s roster). Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. If parents need help with ClassLink login, contact the student's teacher.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Solve two digit addition and subtraction problems
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Read time to the quarter hour on an analog clock, distinguish between a.m. and p.m.
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Big Ideas Chapter 14 - Access through ClassLink.
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Data
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Big Ideas Chapter 13 - Access through ClassLink.
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Angles
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Fractions
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Money
ELA
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Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Free English and Spanish phonemic awareness lessons and parent tutorial videos.
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PebbleGo: (English and Spanish) Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Access through the ClassLink App.
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Starfall Phonics: Starfall's books, games, movies, and songs follow the research-based method of systematic phonics.
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities.
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Parents’ Read-at-Home Plan for Student Success: This guide includes activities to help your child learn the 5 components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Time for Kids: Free access to a library of four grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ Financial Literacy Magazine.
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Early Childhood Engagement Strategies: These strategies can be used with a variety of skills and books to increase student participation and engagement in literacy activities.
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TT Junior Smithsonian: High interest informational articles with critical thinking questions.
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TT Español Smithsonian: Artículos informativos de alto interés con preguntas de pensamiento crítico.
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Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
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The Fable Cottage: New versions of traditional tales especially for language learners and anyone who enjoys a nice story. These stories include rich vocabulary to expose learners to new words and phrases. Stories are translated by humans into French, Spanish, Italian and German.
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Graphic Organizers: After reading a book from home or online, use these graphic organizers to identify key points and ideas. You can also use graphic organizers to help plan the writing of your own story or text.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Explore the San Diego Zoo website to learn about different types of animals and their habitats. Pick two animals that live in different habitats and draw a picture of them living in their homes. What do you notice is similar and different from each animal’s habitat? (2-LS4-1)
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Physical Science: Look around your house for different objects made of different materials (paper, metal, plastics, wood, rocks, etc.). Draw a picture of each object and record its texture, color and shape. (2-PS1-1)
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Earth & Space Science: Watch the video “Where is Earth’s Water Found?” Draw an example of where you might be able to find solid water on Earth. Where might you find liquid water? (2-ESS2-3)
Social Studies
Elementary, 3-5
3rd Grade
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency (your student must have been added to their teacher’s roster). Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal. If parents need help with ClassLink login they can email helpdesk@putnamcityschools.org.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Determine the value of a collection of coins and a collection of bills
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Classify angles as acute, right, obtuse, and straight
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Solve one- and two-step problems using tables and graphs
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Solve addition and subtraction problems with time
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(1. click on minutes only, 2. leave answer range at 5 hours, 3. Click every 5 minutes, 4. Create Worksheet)
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Measure the length of objects to the nearest half-inch, foot, and yard
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Multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number
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Order and compare fractions
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Big Ideas Chapter 10 and 11 - Access through ClassLink
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Addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers
ELA
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities.
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PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next:: Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas. https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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Time for Kids: Free access to a library of four grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ Financial Literacy Magazine.
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Upper Elementary Engagement Strategies: These strategies can be used with a variety of skills and books to increase student participation and engagement in literacy activities.
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Podcasts for Kids: Highly engaging podcasts for children selected by teachers. Each podcast is followed by literacy activities such as writing an original story, creating a question log, and engaging in in-depth discussions.
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No Red Ink: Free writing and grammar exercises based on student interests. Click on “I don’t have a student access code” for free access to the program.
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Tween Tribune Smithsonian: High interest informational articles with critical thinking questions.
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TT Español Smithsonian: Artículos informativos de alto interés con preguntas de pensamiento crítico.
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Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Each story includes a teachers’ guide with reading and writing literacy objectives.
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Graphic Organizers: After reading a book from home or online, use these graphic organizers to identify key points and ideas. You can also use graphic organizers to help plan the writing of your own story or text.
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Cursive Writing Worksheets: Printable handwriting worksheets provide instructions and practice on writing cursive letters, words and sentences.
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The Story Starter, Jr.: Start writing a story after the story starter randomly chooses a starting sentence. This is sure to spark some fun ideas for creative writing.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Watch the video “Fire Ants Make a Living Raft.” Explain how ants living in a group helps the group survive. (3-LS2-1)
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Physical Science: Watch the video “Science Please!: Magnets.” Take a magnet off of your refrigerator and see what it is or isn’t attracted to throughout your home. (3-PS2-3)
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Earth & Space Science: Create a chart that compares climate from different regions in the world. (3-ESS2-2)
Social Studies
4th Grade
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency (your student must have been added to their teacher’s roster). Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Big Ideas - Access through ClassLink
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Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit whole numbers
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Solve multi-step problems with addition, subtraction, and multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers
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Solve division word problems with 3-digit dividend by 1-digit whole number divisors
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https://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/3by1-division.php (use the free worksheets)
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Add and subtract fractions
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Classify quadrilaterals
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Determine the correct amount of change
ELA
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities.
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PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next:: Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas. https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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Time for Kids: Free access to a library of four grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ Financial Literacy Magazine.
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Upper Elementary Engagement Strategies: These strategies can be used with a variety of skills and books to increase student participation and engagement in literacy activities.
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Podcasts for Kids: Highly engaging podcasts for children selected by teachers. Each podcast is followed by literacy activities such as writing an original story, creating a question log, and engaging in in-depth discussions.
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No Red Ink: Free writing and grammar exercises based on student interests. Click on “I don’t have a student access code” for free access to the program.
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TT Junior Smithsonian: High interest informational articles with critical thinking questions.
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TT Español Smithsonian: Artículos informativos de alto interés con preguntas de pensamiento crítico.
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Graphic Organizers: After reading a book from home or online, use these graphic organizers to identify key points and ideas. You can also use graphic organizers to help plan the writing of your own story or text.
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The Story Starter, Jr.: Start writing a story after the story starter randomly chooses a starting sentence. This is sure to spark some fun ideas for creative writing.
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Wonderopolis: A question of the day blog that provides answers to frequently asked student questions. Includes texts with a read-to-me function, a paired video, and comprehension questions.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Look at different plants growing outside. Draw one of them and label the various parts of the plant that help it grow and survive (including roots!).
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Physical Science: Fill a bowl halfway with water. Gently tap on the side of the container. What do you notice about the water? Draw a model (picture) to describe what you see. What happens if you tap just a bit softer? Harder? Explain the difference if you allow the water to become still and then you drop one drop of water into the middle. (4-PS4-1)
- Earth & Space Science: Read and watch videos about fossils. Make your own fossil imprint by using playdoh or a piece of bread. Push a small object into the playdoh/bread to leave an imprint. Ask someone to guess what the object is (4-ESS1-1)
Social Studies
5th Grade
Math
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Reflex Math - practicing fluency (your student must have been added to their teacher’s roster). Access through ClassLink -https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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https://www.splashlearn.com/ (free for parents)
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Big Ideas - Access through Class Link
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Find volume of rectangular prisms
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Find surface area of rectangular prisms
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Describe triangles (equilateral, right, scalene, and isosceles)
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https://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/classify_triangles.php
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Classify 3-dimensional figures
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Add and subtract fractions
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Solve division problems with one- and two-digit divisors
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Solve multiplication word problems up to 3 digits by 2 digits
ELA
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Scholastic Learn at Home: Daily reading journeys and quests including read-alouds and comprehension activities.
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PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next:: Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas. https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam and log in with their district provided username and password. Usernames and passwords can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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Time for Kids: Free access to a library of four grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ Financial Literacy Magazine.
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Upper Elementary Engagement Strategies: These strategies can be used with a variety of skills and books to increase student participation and engagement in literacy activities.
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No Red Ink: Free writing and grammar exercises based on student interests. Click on “I don’t have a student access code” for free access to the program.
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Tween Tribune Smithsonian: High interest informational articles with critical thinking questions.
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TT Español Smithsonian: Artículos informativos de alto interés con preguntas de pensamiento crítico.
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Graphic Organizers: After reading a book from home or online, use these graphic organizers to identify key points and ideas. You can also use graphic organizers to help plan the writing of your own story or text.
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The Story Starter, Jr.: Start writing a story after the story starter randomly chooses a starting sentence. This is sure to spark some fun ideas for creative writing.
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Wonderopolis: A question of the day blog that provides answers to frequently asked student questions. Includes texts with a read-to-me function, a paired video, and comprehension questions.
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Podcasts for Kids: Highly engaging podcasts for children selected by teachers. Each podcast is followed by literacy activities such as writing an original story, creating a question log, and engaging in in-depth discussions.
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Watch the video, “Wolves in Yellowstone.” Write a paragraph supporting the claim that reintroducing the wolves to Yellowstone was beneficial to the ecosystem. (5-LS2-2)
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Physical Science: Watch the video, “Crash Course Kids: Down to Earth.” Write a paragraph supporting the argument that the gravitational force exerted by the Earth is directed down. (5-PS2-1)
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Earth & Space Science: Keep a 7-day journal. Each day and night draw what you observe in the sky from the same window/porch/yard/spot in your home. Write a paragraph explaining how your drawings change over the week. (5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2)
Social Studies
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iCivics Game based Civics Lessons
Middle School
All middle school students utilize Reading Plus to help increase their reading level, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Middle school students also have access to IXL Mathematics to practice needed skills. Your child can access both Reading Plus and IXL at home for extra practice using this web address https://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam then students will use their Putnam City login information to sign in which is located on their schedule.
Reading Plus Video for Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rANx8KjKJBQ
6th Grade
Math
What are Variables, expressions, equations,
Intro To equations
One step equations
IXL practice
6.A.3.1 Represent real-world or mathematical situations using expressions, equations and inequalities involving variables and rational numbers.
- Write variable expressions: one operation (6-Y.1)
- Write variable expressions: two operations (6-Y.2)
- Write variable expressions: word problems (6-Y.3)
- Write an equation from words (6-Z.3)
- Model and solve equations using algebra tiles (6-Z.5)
- Write and solve equations that represent diagrams (6-Z.6)
- Write inequalities from number lines (6-AA.3)
6.A.3.2 Use number sense and properties of operations and equality to solve real-world and mathematical problems involving equations in the form x + p = q and px = q, where x, p, and q are nonnegative rational numbers. Graph the solution on a number line, interpret the solution in the original context, and assess the reasonableness of the solution.
- Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations with whole numbers (6-Z.7)
- Solve one-step multiplication and division equations with whole numbers (6-Z.8)
- Solve one-step equations with whole numbers (6-Z.9)
- Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations with decimals and fractions (6-Z.10)
- Solve one-step multiplication and division equations with decimals and fractions (6-Z.11)
- Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations: word problems (6-Z.12)
- Solve one-step multiplication and division equations: word problems (6-Z.13)
- Solve one-step equations: word problems (6-Z.15)
ELA
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Reading Plus student login: https://login.readingplus.com
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Review the 8 parts of speech: https://www.grammaropolis.com/
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6th -8th grades - Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
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18 Podcasts for all grade levels: https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/?utm_content=1584122203&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Watch the TedEd video “Cell vs. Virus.” We have learned that all living things are made up of cells. Discuss with someone in your family how the cells in your body help keep you from getting sick. (MS-LS1-2)
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Physical Science: Watch the videos: Magnets: How Do They Work? and Programmable Magnets How do magnets attract or repel? How have scientists used this behavior to their advantage? (MS-PS2-3)
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Earth & Space Science: Read the article “Rivers in the Sky.” How are humans impacting the water cycle by destroying the Amazon? Draw a model of the water cycle that includes the role of the Amazon Rainforest. (MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-3)
Western Hemisphere Geography
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IXL Geography (only The Americas sections)
7th Grade
Math
Introduction to proportional relationship
Percent of change
Tax and discount
Percent word problems
IXL Practice
7.A.2.2 Solve multi-step problems involving proportional relationships involving distance-time, percent increase or decrease, discounts, tips, unit pricing, similar figures, and other real-world and mathematical situations.
- Unit rates (7-J.5)
- Calculate unit rates with fractions (7-J.6)
- Percent of change (7-L.10)
- Percent of change: word problems (7-L.11)
- Percent of change: find the original amount word problems (7-L.12)
- Price lists (7-M.2)
- Unit prices (7-M.3)
- Unit prices with unit conversions (7-M.4)
- Unit prices: find the total price (7-M.5)
- Percent of a number: tax, discount, and more (7-M.6)
- Which is the better coupon? (7-M.7)
- Find the percent: tax, discount, and more (7-M.8)
- Sale prices: find the original price (7-M.9)
- Multi-step problems with percents (7-M.10)
- Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures (7-AA.17)
- Similar figures and indirect measurement (7-AA.18)
7.A.2.3 Use proportional reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems involving ratios.
- Identify equivalent ratios (7-J.2)
- Write an equivalent ratio (7-J.3)
- Equivalent ratios: word problems (7-J.4)
- Word problems involving ratios (7-J.7)
- Do the ratios form a proportion? (7-J.9)
- Do the ratios form a proportion: word problems (7-J.10)
- Solve proportions (7-J.11)
- Solve proportions: word problems (7-J.12)
- Estimate population size using proportions (7-J.13)
ELA
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Common Lit: Digital lessons, articles, and more /free-also available in Spanish https://www.commonlit.org
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Reading Plus student login: https://login.readingplus.com
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Review the 8 parts of speech: https://www.grammaropolis.com/
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6th -8th grades - Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
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18 Podcasts for all grade levels: https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/?utm_content=1584122203&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Life Science: Watch the videos Mitosis and Meiosis. If you were to get a cut, what cellular process would help your body heal? Explain using parts of the videos as evidence for your claim. Which cellular process explains why siblings do not look exactly alike? Explain using the videos as evidence for your claim.
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Physical Science: Watch the video “Colors on the Move” and/or do the milk and soap experiment at home! During the video, pay close attention to the different molecules involved in the experiment. Discuss with someone how the structure of the soap causes the other molecules to move around. (MS-PS1-1)
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Earth & Space Science: Watch the video “Why Can I see the Moon During the Day?” For 1 week, go outside during the day (at different times) and at night to find the moon. Record when and where the moon can be seen each time you make an observation. Do you notice any patterns? What causes these patterns you see? Use this TedEd video to develop a model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun system to help illustrate the cause. (MS-ESS1-1)
Eastern Hemisphere Geography
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IXL Geography (only the sections for the Eastern Hemisphere)
8th Grade
Math
Slope from equation
Writing a linear equation
Recognize of linear functions
Linear vs Non linear functions:table
IXL practice
PA.A.2.1 Represent linear functions with tables, verbal descriptions, symbols, and graphs; translate from one representation to another.
- Graph a line using slope (8-AA.5)
- Graph a line from an equation in slope-intercept form (8-AA.6)
- Write a linear equation from a slope and y-intercept (8-AA.8)
- Write a linear equation from a graph (8-AA.9)
- Write a linear equation from a slope and a point (8-AA.10)
- Write a linear equation from two points (8-AA.11)
- Complete a table for a linear function (8-BB.10)
- Complete a table and graph a linear function (8-BB.11)
- Write a linear function from a table (8-BB.13)
- Find values using function graphs (8-BB.22)
- Complete a table for a function graph (8-BB.23)
PA.A.2.2 Identify, describe, and analyze linear relationships between two variables.
- Find the slope from two points (8-AA.2)
- Slope-intercept form: find the slope and y-intercept (8-AA.4)
- Interpret points on the graph of a linear function (8-BB.12)
- Compare linear functions: graphs and equations (8-BB.14)
- Compare linear functions: tables, graphs, and equations (8-BB.15)
PA.A.2.3 Identify graphical properties of linear functions including slope and intercepts. Know that the slope equals the rate of change, and that the y-intercept is zero when the function represents a proportional relationship.
- Graph proportional relationships and find the slope (8-K.9)
- Find the slope of a graph (8-AA.1)
- Constant rate of change (8-BB.8)
ELA
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Encourage students to read and write for 30 minutes per day.
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Writing prompts: https://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/hostmsprompts.pdf
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Reading Plus student login: https://login.readingplus.com
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Review the 8 parts of speech: https://www.grammaropolis.com/
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6th -8th grades - Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
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18 Podcasts for all grade levels: https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/?utm_content=1584122203&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
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Sora App- Access to Putnam City and Metropolitan Library System ,Digital Books.
Science
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Physical Science: Watch the video “Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion.” At the end of the video it compares a person (sailor) pushing on a small boat vs. a larger ship and asks the question, “Do you think the ship will have the same acceleration as the sailor?” Discuss the answer to this question, using the video and Newton’s Third Law of Motio as evidence. Then draw a model of your explanation. (MS-PS2-1)
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Earth & Space Science: Watch the video “How to Track a Tornado.” How has technology helped forecasters predict/describe tornados? Use multiple pieces of evidence from the video to support your explanation. (MS-ESS3-2)
U.S. History
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iCivics Game based Civics Lessons
High School
ACT Prep
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Test Prep for SAT, ACT, etc. https://www.bwseducationconsulting.com/handouts.php
Math ACT Prep
5 Mini Math practice tests click here.
A couple of ACT Math strategies to try!
1) Back solve - To save time you can back solve your problem when you see integers in the answer choices. Start with answer choice C/H unless the question asks for the
2) Pick random numbers to avoid complicated algebra - To save time it is best to not use the algebraic method and to solve it by picking numbers for variables. Avoid picking 0 or 1 because they have special properties.
Practice these strategies Here
ELA
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Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
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Newsela: Access via Classlink
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Kelly Gallagher article on social distancing - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52eec360e4b0c81c80749630/t/5e6d599bf26ba22b99634d8a/1584224668081/AoW+1920_28+Social+Distancing.pdf
Science
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Biology (Unit 6)
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Phenomenon: The stickleback fish is losing its stickles. Watch the video on Stickleback Fish Environments and do this simulation. During the simulation, investigate what causes the changes in the structures of the stickleback fish over time. Then construct an explanation for how organisms, such as the stickleback fish, change over time based on environmental stresses and demands, genetic traits, alleles, and variation. (HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-4)
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Environmental Science (Unit 5)
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Phenomenon: Reforestation Effects Earth Systems. Work through the lesson to determine how restoring the world’s forests will affect earth systems. (HS-ESS2-2)
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Chemistry
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Phenomenon: Solutions with higher concentrations will react faster. Watch this video “Elephant Toothpaste.” Using Collision Theory, explain why a solution with a higher concentration will react faster. Include references (observations) from the video as evidence. (HS-PS1-5)
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Physics
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Phenomenon: My mother told me my earbuds will give me a brain tumor. Read about electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic spectrum and electromagnetic waves. Then read Article 1 and Article 2 about electromagnetic radiation (EM) causing health problems in humans. What is the validity and reliability of the information found in both of the articles? Why would an article report misinterpreted information? Why would people read an article that wouldn’t be considered valid and reliable? (HS-PS4-4)
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Physical Science
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Phenomenon: Objects in motion tend to stay in motion. Watch this gif “Changing Forces.” What is going to happen to that truck and where will it end up? Why? Use Newton’s Laws of Motion to explain your answers. These two videos (Newton’s 3 Laws and Crash Course Newton’s Laws) can help you with your explanations. (HS-PS2-1)
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Social Studies
Oklahoma History
Geography
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NewsELA- Social Studies Articles- Parents request free access
World History
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NewsELA- Social Studies Articles- Parents request free access
U.S. History
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NewsELA- Social Studies Articles- Parents request free access
U.S. Government
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iCivics Game based Civics Lessons
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NewsELA- Social Studies Articles- Parents request free access
Sociology
Psychology
Additional Resources
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Study guides
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Academic Videos
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ACT Prep
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Academic Videos for Middle School to College
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Academic Videos
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Young Entrepreneurs
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Study Marketing,Economics, Finance, etc.
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Albert is a learning companion built on a simple idea: Students learn best by doing.
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High School core curriculum
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High School AP curriculum
ESL Resources/Recursos de ESL
All grades
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https://eslathome.edublogs.org/ - Twelve weeks tech free for ESL-Doce semanas sin tecnologia para aprender inglés
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https://www.englishlearnerportal.com/athome - English practice and at home activities for PK-12th grades with added resources/Práctica de inglés y actividades en la casa para los grados de PK-12 con recursos adicionales
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https://ellandsiopresources.weebly.com/el-interactive-practice-sites.html - English practice for all grades/ inglés practica todos los grados
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Duolingo App-download/ Aplicación Duolingo- Descargue la aplicación
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Babble App-download/ Aplicación Babble-Descargue la aplicación
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http://a4esl.org/a/g.html - English grammar quizzes-Cuestionarios de gramática inglesa
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Use Google Translate-Download the App/Usa el traductor de Google-Descargue la aplicación
Special Education
K-12 Daily Living
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Switch activities: Senict-members-resource-portal
- Variety of activities: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xopS5FE2p5jiRthCmneB_Uvn-ZSVlKpI?fbclid=IwAR0S4ar06TSz-1YD6T2iFvnc2EDRMejnKY0XNBH4wBUvXW-Jg8tn0bG0HOI
- Switch Access Videos: https://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page/?title=Switch+%2F+Touch+Screen+Videos&pid=231
- Daily Living Skills: https://do2learn.com/picturecards/DailyLivingSkills/index.htm
- Daily Living Skills: https://www.autismspeaks.org/teaching-important-life-skills-start-early-possible
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How to teach a skill: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/developing-lifeskills-how-to-teach-a-skill/
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Life Skills Worksheets: https://www.edhelper.com/life_skills.htm
Speech and Language
- Activities to promote speech and language development in the home: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Therapy-Home-Handouts-FREE-5322250
- Speech and Language Activities: https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/
- Free resource/download: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Limited-Time-FREE-Busy-Homework-for-Speech-Therapy-5331253
- Speech and Language Activities: https://www.honeoye.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1368717&type=d&pREC_ID=1553991&fbclid=IwAR05S7zf2Zgy47tnjDEem5hE9JIAwn3xxTB6gMsUaKlfy7dFRZjABlG6w9Q
- OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills through movement and play: https://www.theottoolbox.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pTBfWjras1aSWShfL7APrCgr_1fe8lZ6yFNv8YCb4sz9kNFcpwgKVIB0
- Speech and Language Activities: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-materials/
- Speech and Language Activities: https://www.home-speech-home.com/
Occupation Therapy
- At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play: https://www.theottoolbox.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pTBfWjras1aSWShfL7APrCgr_1fe8lZ6yFNv8YCb4sz9kNFcpwgKVIB0
- Sensory-based learning activities: https://www.learning4kids.net/.
- Resources for parents: https://www.theottoolbox.com/parent-toolbox/.
- Free resources for gross motor, fine motor, perceptual motor, bilateral coordination and self-care: https://www.toolstogrowot.com/.
- Strategies for parents: https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/.
- Gross motor, fine motor and sensory activities for parents: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/
- Fine Motor Skills: https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/55-ways-strengthen-fine-motor-skills-home/
Physical Therapy
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Kid-friendly workouts — choose from Strength for Kids, Agility for Kids, Flexibility and Balance for Kids, Warm-Up for Kids, Cooldown for Kids, Stand Up and Move for Kids, OR create your own custom kid workout: https://app.sworkit.com/collections/kids-workouts
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YouTube ideas to encourage gross motor/motor planning, etc:
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Gross motor, fine motor and sensory activities for parents: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/
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Movement Activities for Preschoolers: https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/indoor-movement-activities-for-toddlers-preschoolers
Social/Emotional
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Social/Emotional lessons for Elementary and Secondary (*note will need to provide an email for the lessons to be delivered): https://www.boystowntraining.org/lesson-plans.html
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Breathing/Relaxing Strategies: https://www.teachervision.com/animal-breathing
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Coping Strategy: https://www.teachervision.com/feelings-thermometer
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Mindful Listening: https://www.teachervision.com/three-minute-mindful-listening
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Printable Visuals for Behavior Management: https://alsmith38030.wixsite.com/accessforsped/behavior-resources
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Social Story for COVID-19: https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html
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Social Story for the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf
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Social emotional video lessons for elementary and secondary: https://www.flocabulary.com/topics/social-and-emotional-learning/
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Social-emotional resources for parents and educators during COVID-19: https://casel.org/covid-resources/
Individual and Community Resources
Distance Learning Resources
Family Guide to Positive Distance Learning Environment
Tools to Teach: Helpful Tips for Parents
Academic Links
Oklahoma’s Promise
ACT
Free Practice ACT
ACT Academy
College and Career
College and Career Readiness
Life Skills
Social/ Emotional Health and Wellness
Virtual and Distance Social Emotional Learning Educator and Family Guide
Free social emotional lessons and resources for K-12
Preventing cyber bullying
Free Virtual Counseling for African Americans
https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
Online support for calm, connected parenting during difficult times
https://www.constantloveandlearning.com/coping-tools
https://www.constantloveandlearning.com/coping-tools
Support for families in difficult times
http://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/
http://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/
Local Resources
Food pantries
Community resources
211-Oklahoma: a community resource for food pantries, rental assistance, affordable housing, health resources and much more. https://www.211oklahoma.org/index.htm
Housing Eviction and foreclosure suspension
Suicide Prevention
Dial 911 for an emergency.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you or someone you love are struggling with thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is open 24 hours a day and is operated by trained staff to help you. That number is 1-800-273-8255.
Oklahoma Heartline Suicide Prevention
Oklahoma 211
Text your zip code to 898-211 for resources and help or dial 211.
Crisis text line- text TALK to 74174
Substance Abuse Prevention
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services https://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/
Domestic Violence Prevention
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-SAFE( 7233)
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Phone (405) 848-1815
Covid 19 Mental Health Resources
Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
English
Spanish
Helping Children Cope
Protecting your mental health
Coping tools
ClassLink is referenced several times in the resources above. It is Single Sign On educational resource portal used by Putnam City Schools. ClassLink uses your district login and automatically logs onto many district resources automatically so that students do not have to have multiple passwords for different sites. Many of the resources are based on the student's individual classes, so not every student's ClassLink experience will be the same. Below are some of the resources available through ClassLink by level.
Elementary
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Reflex Math
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Big Ideas Math
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Wonders Reading- (McGraw Hill)
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Follet- Destiny ebooks
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PebbleGo
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Sora (access to school and public library books
Middle School
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IXL
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Reading Plus
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Active Classroom-Social Studies
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Follet- Destiny Ebooks
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Sora (access to school and public library books)
High School
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IXL
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Pearson Easy Bridge (Online Textbooks)
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McGraw Hill (Online Textbooks)
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Follet- Destiny Ebooks
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Odysseyware
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Sora (access to school and public library books)
Students sign in with their district username and password. Secondary students can find their username on their schedules or on the Parent Portal page. Elementary students can contact their classroom teacher if they do not know their username and password. The direct URL is http://launchpad.classlink.com/putnam. (If you do not see the Putnam City logo on the site, you are at the wrong site.)