First Grade Internet Resources

Online Book Sources-MNPS Subscriptions

 Capstone Interactive: https://www.mycapstonelibrary.com/ See Media Specialist for passwords.

This has bilingual and English only books form elementary students. Books are read aloud for use in a center. The languages are both English, French, and Spanish. *ELL *Special Education

 Grolier Online : http://go-passport.grolier.com See Media Specialist for passwords Several online book references are excellent resources for teacher and student use. Suggested databases: Grolier Atlas – This has click and zoom features. Amazing Animals of the World America the Beautiful Grolier Multimedia - This has short articles and lots of pictures. New Book of Popular Science – This has excellent diagrams and charts, as well as simple science experiments.

 ProQuest Online: http://portal.bigchalk.com/portalweb/login.do See Media Specialist for passwords Suggested Databases: Culture Grams This excellent resource has special features like the sound bite for the national anthem.

Teacher Resources :

 Websites: o DLKT Educational Activities: http://www.dltk-teach.com/ This has flannel board stories, poetry, templates for animals, historical figures, alphabet, and mini books. o Mrs. Jones-Free Printable Mini-books on the Internet :http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini This has a comprehensive list of mini-books that can be accessed for free. o School/Home Reading Kit, Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/CompactforReading/table1.html

 PortaPortals; http://portaportal.com/ o Guest Access: course outlines (This has sites for all grade levels) o Guest Access: mnpsfirstgrade

 Internet4Classrooms: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st.htm Has Links for every subject.

 Safari Montage: This has videos, including the Schlesinger Videos that can be assessed from School Site Only. (The server is located at the school location.)

 NetTrekker: Log on as a new used on a school computer your school, and the teacher can get access at home for planning.

To find Metro Links, Click on the Computer Help Button. Click on Shortcuts to get to Internet Resources. Quick Reference has tips on using the sites.