Challenge Work

This web page provides opportunities for you to learn about topics not

taught in class this school year and to challenge yourself in new ways

Interactive Scholastic Activities - learn about about a variety of topics from Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies
Scratch Online Resources** (highly recommended to my students!) - learn to use Scratch to create Flash games and interactives
Stop-Motion Animation** (highly recommended for my students!) - learn how to make stop-motion animation
NXT Mindstorm Robotics Programming** (highly recommended for my students!)

HANDOUT: Tangram Challenge
Magic Square
VIDEOS: Math Videos to Learn New Math Concepts
Math Apprentice - real-world math activities
Scale X Factors
Shape Mods - learn and practice transformations (reflection, translation, & rotation), a 6th grade standard
Projectile Motion Game
The X-Detectives - pre-algebra
Integer Warp Multiplying Integers (play multi-player or against computer) - a 6th grade math standard
Ratio Blaster - find equal ratios, a 6th grade math standard
Ratio Martian - a 6th grade math standard
Ratio Stadium (play multi-player or against computer) - a 6th grade math standard
Dirt Bike Proportions (play multi-player or against computer) - a 6th grade math standard
Diffy - number puzzle
Number Puzzles
Algebraic Reasoning Weighing Scales
Find the Value Algebra Puzzle

Scripps National Spelling Bee Official Site
Scripps National Spelling Bee Sample Test - would you make the cut?
Spell It - (created in cooperation with Merriam-Webster) the Scripps National Spelling Bee study site for school spelling champions as they prepare for Scripps National Spelling Bee. This site focuses on about 1150 words, divided into sections by language of origin. Studying language of origin will enable you to learn and remember several important rules, tips, and guidelines for successfully spelling words in English—the most challenging language of all for spellers!

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