5 Ways to Identify Leaves, Seeds, and Plants for your BE A BOTANIST Project
1) Leaf Identification: http://www.leaf-id.com/leaf-determination
2) Tree Identification: https://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/
3) Download "Leafsnap" a free app for photographing and identifying leaves. Don't forget to place your leaf on a white background prior to taking the photo!
4) Seed Identification Gallery
5) Plant Identification (Mass.gov)
6) Field Guide from the Missouri Department of Conservation
7) Plants found around Lincoln (identified by 4th graders)
Find facts using World Book Online
2) Tree Identification: https://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/
3) Download "Leafsnap" a free app for photographing and identifying leaves. Don't forget to place your leaf on a white background prior to taking the photo!
4) Seed Identification Gallery
5) Plant Identification (Mass.gov)
6) Field Guide from the Missouri Department of Conservation
7) Plants found around Lincoln (identified by 4th graders)
Find facts using World Book Online
Native American Project Resources
Native American Resources www.firstpeople.us (We will read legends in Library using this site!)
2019 STATE PROJECT RESOURCES
Students in 4th grade will be taking part in an 'at-home project' showcasing one of the 50 states.
Here are some resources to help get started:
Encyclopedia Britannica –
Click on “Tour America” for quick access to lots of state information.
You may also search for information for each individual state. Example: Search “Massachusetts”
Click on World Book Kid
You may search for individual states. Click on “EXPLORE” and click on Explore the USA and Canada. You can then click on individual states. (Note: World Book has a translation feature and a “read aloud” function)
World Book Online
Login: psbma
Password: psbma
Click on World Book Kid or World Book Student.
You may search for individual states. On World Book Student scroll down to “EXPLORE” and click on Explore the USA and Canada. You can then click on individual states. (Note: World Book has a translation feature and a “read aloud” function)
Pebble Go Next
Login: brookline
Password: brookline
Country Reports: United States
Login: brookline
Password: brookline
Search Engine - KidsClick (a google type search engine with selected websites)
Search by state and you will many good websites for additional information.
- US Census: State Facts for Kids
- Agriculture in the Classroom
Here are some resources to help get started:
Encyclopedia Britannica –
Click on “Tour America” for quick access to lots of state information.
You may also search for information for each individual state. Example: Search “Massachusetts”
Click on World Book Kid
You may search for individual states. Click on “EXPLORE” and click on Explore the USA and Canada. You can then click on individual states. (Note: World Book has a translation feature and a “read aloud” function)
World Book Online
Login: psbma
Password: psbma
Click on World Book Kid or World Book Student.
You may search for individual states. On World Book Student scroll down to “EXPLORE” and click on Explore the USA and Canada. You can then click on individual states. (Note: World Book has a translation feature and a “read aloud” function)
Pebble Go Next
Login: brookline
Password: brookline
Country Reports: United States
Login: brookline
Password: brookline
Search Engine - KidsClick (a google type search engine with selected websites)
Search by state and you will many good websites for additional information.
- US Census: State Facts for Kids
- Agriculture in the Classroom
Decimal Depot
- Click here to "buy" from Ikea
- Click here to "buy" from Wayfair
- Click here to "buy" from Pottery Barn (Teen)
Be a Geologist
1) Rock and Mineral Identification: https://geology.com/rocks/
2) What is a rock? What is a mineral?: http://www.rocksandminerals4u.com/what_is_a_rock.html
3) How to perform the acid (vinegar) test at home: https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/rocks-minerals-a-fun-testing-experiment-for-kids
4) Moh’s Hardness Scale: https://www.nps.gov/articles/mohs-hardness-scale.htm
5) Luster Charts: http://www.geologyin.com/2014/11/how-to-identify-minerals-in-10-steps.html,
http://www.minerals.net/resource/property/Luster.aspx, http://www.minsocam.org/msa/collectors_corner/id/mineral_id_keyi3.htm
2) What is a rock? What is a mineral?: http://www.rocksandminerals4u.com/what_is_a_rock.html
3) How to perform the acid (vinegar) test at home: https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/rocks-minerals-a-fun-testing-experiment-for-kids
4) Moh’s Hardness Scale: https://www.nps.gov/articles/mohs-hardness-scale.htm
5) Luster Charts: http://www.geologyin.com/2014/11/how-to-identify-minerals-in-10-steps.html,
http://www.minerals.net/resource/property/Luster.aspx, http://www.minsocam.org/msa/collectors_corner/id/mineral_id_keyi3.htm
SAFE WAYS TO SEARCH FOR PICTURES
Canada, US, Mexico Resources
National Geographic Kids- Mexico
July 1, Canada Day
Toronto for Kids
July 4th: Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Canadian Independence
Canada Day
US independence
Aztecs
Thanksgiving- US Holiday
City of Vancouver
Vancouver
Olmecs: Native People from Mexico
July 1, Canada Day
Toronto for Kids
July 4th: Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Canadian Independence
Canada Day
US independence
Aztecs
Thanksgiving- US Holiday
City of Vancouver
Vancouver
Olmecs: Native People from Mexico
Become a Tree Expert! (A project for spring)
On your way to becoming at Tree Expert?
Here are a few websites to help you get started...
Arbor Day Foundation https://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/WhatTree.cfm?ItemID=E25b
Natural History Museum http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/british-natural-history/urban-tree-survey/identify-trees/tree-factsheets/a-to-b/alder/index.html
Brookline Parks and Open Space
http://www.brooklinema.gov/579/Tree-Inventory
City of Boston
http://www.cityofboston.gov/Parks/StreetTrees/tree_species.asp
Other Helpful Resources
http://www.treesforme.com/massachusetts.html
http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/
Want to measure a tree with your phone? Try this app created by NASA
Here are a few websites to help you get started...
Arbor Day Foundation https://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/WhatTree.cfm?ItemID=E25b
Natural History Museum http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/british-natural-history/urban-tree-survey/identify-trees/tree-factsheets/a-to-b/alder/index.html
Brookline Parks and Open Space
http://www.brooklinema.gov/579/Tree-Inventory
City of Boston
http://www.cityofboston.gov/Parks/StreetTrees/tree_species.asp
Other Helpful Resources
http://www.treesforme.com/massachusetts.html
http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/
Want to measure a tree with your phone? Try this app created by NASA