K - 3 Learning Pages:
Resources for Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers

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Science: Building Things

ABCD's Bridge Design Tips for Kids - http://abcdpittsburgh.org/kids/kids.htm Looks at form and connections of bridges in a concise manner.

Alex’s Paper Airplanes - http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/ instructions
All About Unit Block Play - http://www.earlychildhood.com/Articles/index.cfm?A=397&FuseAction=Article helpful information about the block center
Best Paper Airplane in the World - http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/paper/airplane.html instructions
Block Building: Opportunity for Learning - http://www.communityplaythings.com/c/Resources/Articles/BlockPlay/Buildingachildsmind.htm?format=print gr. 2 class
Bridge Related Links - http://www.abcdpittsburgh.org/links2.html Links to all types of bridge sites
Bridges - http://cl.k12.md.us/bridges/bridgept.HTM Bridge project - excellent ideas!
Build a Bridge Game - http://bridgepros.com/ Interactive way to explore the ideas needed for building a bridge
Building Big - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/ Web resources for the 5 part PBS series; educator's guide.
Build-It-Yourself Robotics - http://www.build-it-yourself.com/biy-biy/index-biy.html An introductory site
Building Projects for Kids - http://familyfun.go.com/decorating-ideas/building/expert/doca0802_expert_build/ Tons of advertising, but 4 or 5 good project ideas
Building Things - http://www.youngchildrenslearning.ecsd.net/em%20building%20things.htm Elan Montagne from Calgary shares documentation of her Building Things unit.
Building Things Poetry - http://www.earlyliterature.ecsd.net/building_things.htm a few poems that may be suitable for your class
Canon: 3D Building Projects for Kids - http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/kids/index.html Downloadable files to construct dinosaurs, families, animals, and more
Creative Building Projects - http://www.kathimitchell.com/creabuildp.htm Tons of ideas listed here!  Online games and projects as well.

Carol's Favorite - 2005

Davis Creek Elementary’s Mindstorm Robotics - http://daviscreek.cabe.k12.wv.us/robots.html Samples of projects
DIY Projects - http://www.buildeazy.com/kidsdiy_diyprojects.html Building projects for kids, including how to build a scooter
DLTK’s Crafts for Kids: Construction Activities - http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/transportation/construction/ A few good ideas that you can incorporate
Great Picture Book of Construction Equipment - http://www.kenkenkikki.jp/zukan/e_index.html All types of heavy duty equipment – photos and descriptions of what they do
Kids Building Plans - http://www.stilesdesigns.com/kidsprojects.html Each plan is $14, but very cute ideas for your own kids, grandkids, or even school projects.
Kids’ Science Project - http://scienceclub.org/kidproj1.html Ideas going from simple to complex
Kites for Kids Only - http://kckiteclub.org/DaveEllis/kidspage.htm instructions
LEGO Mindstorm’s for Schools - http://www.lego.com/eng/education/mindstorms/default.asp If you’re interested in starting a robotics lab
Maverick’s Paper Boats - http://www.kenkenkikki.jp/zukan/e_index.html A how-to page.
Paper Airplane Flight Simulator - http://www.workmanweb.com/fliersclub/ online game
Paper Airplanes Quick and Simple - http://www.onenorthpole.com/ToyShop/Paperairplanes.html instructions
PBS Kids - http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/ Scroll down to the engineering Design-It section for lots of ideas
Pictures of Pennies - http://www.fincher.org/Misc/Pennies/ This site shows how to build bridges using pennies (no glue) - well worth a visit!
Robots 4 Kids - http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/robots.htm Lots of links about robotics
Saber Tooth Paper Airplane - http://www.geocities.com/chouhung/saber.html instructions
Spinning Blimp Aircraft Designer - http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/spinning_blimps.html instructions
Structures - http://www.yesmag.ca/focus/structures/structures.html Great for research
Teaching Ideas Showcase: Building Things - http://www.uleth.ca/edu/currlab/handouts/buildingthings.html Teachers in Lethbridge created this great resource.

Carol's Favorite - 2005

Using Blocks with Children - http://www.smart-teachers.com/documents/archive/usingblocks.pdf a 4 pg. pdf file discussion on block play
Yes MAG Flier Paper Airplane - http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/projects/flyer.html instructions

List Serve Mailing - April 30, 2005

 


 
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