<p> First Grade Internet Resources</p><p>Online Book Sources-MNPS Subscriptions</p><p> Capstone Interactive: https://www.mycapstonelibrary.com/ See Media Specialist for passwords.</p><p>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</p><p> 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.</p><p> 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.</p><p>Teacher Resources :</p><p> 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</p><p> PortaPortals; http://portaportal.com/ o Guest Access: course outlines (This has sites for all grade levels) o Guest Access: mnpsfirstgrade</p><p> Internet4Classrooms: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st.htm Has Links for every subject.</p><p> 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.)</p><p> NetTrekker: Log on as a new used on a school computer your school, and the teacher can get access at home for planning.</p><p>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.</p>