Joke Websites

https://www.ducksters.com/jokes/

https://www.ducksters.com/jokes/

https://funkidsjokes.com/
https://www.reallygoodstuff.com/m/images/art/ReallyGoodStuff_JokeBook.pdf

Weather Research Sites

weatherwizkids.com

skydiary.com/kids/


weather.gov/owlie/science_kt

You're the Historian: First Thanksgiving

https://plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/thanksgiving-interactive-you-are-historian

Biomes Research

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php

Jamestown Simulation

http://historyglobe.com/jamestown/jamestowngame.html

Ecosystems Games

1. Click on this link. Play both games.
2. Then play these games:
Build a Prairie
Animal Adaptations

European Explorers

http://americanhistory.pppst.com/explorers.html

http://www.biography.com/people

https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+Brownsburg+Cmty+School+Dist

Latitude and Longitude Games

Here are some games to practice finding coordinates on a map:

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/www4teach/97/jlyman/default/quiz/geogtest1.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/2967.html

Crayfish and Butterfly Research

Crayfish

http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Orconectes_rusticus/

http://crayfishblue.weebly.com/fun-facts.html

https://answersingenesis.org/kids/animals/crayfish/

Butterflies

https://defenders.org/butterflies/basic-facts

https://www.kidsbutterfly.org/faq-page

http://www3.canisius.edu/~grandem/butterflylifecycle/The_Lifecycle_of_a_Butterfly_print.html

Invention Research

https://www.thoughtco.com/a-to-z-inventors-4140564
https://www.thoughtco.com/a-to-z-inventors-4140564

Native American Regions Research

Use the links below to research your Native American Regions

General Websites 

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/powerpoints/index.html  

http://www.historyforkids.net/native-americans.html 

http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/eliot/technology/lessons/na_regions/index.htm  

Pacific Northwest

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northwest.html

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/northwest-native-americans.htm

Northern Woodlands 

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/woodland-indians.htm

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northeast.html

Southeast
https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southeast-native-americans.htm

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast.html

Plains

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/great-plains-indians.htm

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/plains.html

Southwest

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southwest-native-americans.htm

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southwest.htm

For any Region -- World Book

http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+Brownsburg+Cmty+School+D

State Research

http://www.worldbookonline.com/

http://www.imcpl.org/

http://www.publiclibraries.com/state_library.htm  **This link takes you to each state’s own state library website**

http://mel.org

www.infoplease.com

www.refdesk.com     **Go to the top right corner and under “reference desk,” click on encyclopedias*

Million Dollar Project

Congratulations! You have been notified you won $1,000,000. You can spend the money almost any way you choose. There are a few things you are required to purchase, but you will have money left over to spend freely. The goal is to get as close to the $1,000,000 mark as you can! Below you will find a checklist of the items you must purchase and a specific outline for what you need to have as a final product. 

ITEMIZED BUDGET TRACKING SHEET: You must include a specific budget as you spend your money. You will begin with $1,000,000 and subtract your money as you spend it. This is an EXAMPLE on how to complete your tracking sheet.

YOU MUST INCLUDE:

_____ ONE new house (between $185,000 - $400,000) Research various homes in location that you would like to live (TX). Find the home that you feel is PERFECT for you! You may look up the Zipcode of city where you want to live in here!  

These are the approved webpages you may use:

New Homes Source Trulia Zillow

_____ ONE vehicle (between $32,000 - $60,999) Using dealership sites, find a car or vehicle that is to your liking!

These are the approved websites you may use: 

Carmax  New Cars, Used Cars

_____ College Savings Account (between $81,000 - $115,000). 

_____ Make ONE charitable donation (no more than $100,000). Remember that friends, family, and pets do not qualify as a charity. Find a charity that means something to you.

_______ Now spend the rest however you want. Use Google Shopping to search for prices on what you want to purchase. You may only purchase up to three (3) of the same item.  Happy shopping!

FINAL GUIDELINES

* You many NOT go over budget ($1,000,000)

* You do not need to factor in tax.

* You must purchase at least 10 items (of varying prices).

* You must allocate money for the required items: Home, Vehicle, College Savings, Give to a Charity of your choice.