{"id":197,"date":"2013-12-05T13:48:13","date_gmt":"2013-12-05T13:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/goldameir\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2023-09-25T18:03:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:03:48","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/goldameir\/elementary\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 3-8 Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/goldameirschoolcounseling\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elementary and Middle School Counseling website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Email<\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>3rd-5th Grade<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Middle School<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelearningodyssey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ODYSSEY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingbooks.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TeachingBooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/google.discoveryeducation.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brain POP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mensaforkids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mensa for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIME For Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/extra\/tc\/stndnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Think Central<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spellingcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SpellingCity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.confluence.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Degree Confluence Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geology.com\/state-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geology.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/home.brainfuse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brainfuse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsinhistory.org\/Records\/Article\/CS15524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National History Day Project<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Language and Literacy<\/h2>\n<p>Students use a love of literature and reading as a springboard for knowledge and imagination. Including the MPS Comprehensive Literacy Plan, we use whole language and novel study in combination with small group training and skill aquisition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalpassport.org\/password-protect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lexile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lexile Framework for Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.achieve3000.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Achieve3000<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dictionary.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visualthesaurus.com\/bee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visual Thesaurus Spelling Bee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uniteforliteracy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unite for Literacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.storylineonline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyline Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.storyjumper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyjumper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makebeliefscomix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make Beliefs Comix<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fodey.com\/generators\/newspaper\/snippet.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fodey<\/a> (newspaper clip generator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Math<\/h2>\n<p>Students participate in Everyday Math, an adopted district math curriculum for grades 3-5 and Project Lead the Way (STEM) grades 6-8. Golda Meir adheres to the Milwaukee Public Schools Comprehensive Math and Science Plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aleks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALEKS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.stmath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ST Math<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mathsisfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math is Fun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coolmath4kids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CoolMath4Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.funbrain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Funbrain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/illuminations.nctm.org\/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patch Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Khan Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Science<\/h2>\n<p>Students participate in school and district science fairs. Grades 3 &#8211; 5 focus on environmental and earth science while grades 6 &#8211; 8 utilize Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).\u00a0 We are equipped with laptop and permanent computer labs that promote 21st century learning and partner with the Urban Ecology Center for field experiences in all grades three times annually.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KidsHealth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Library &amp; Technology<\/h2>\n<p>Keyboarding, word processing, email practice, power point, graphic programs, web page production, online catalog use and Internet research round out our technology offerings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raz-kids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raz-Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/countycat.mcfls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milwaukee County Cat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Keyboarding Programs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typing.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/guides\/z3c6tfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dance Mat Typing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sense-lang.org\/typing\/tutor\/keyboarding.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sense-Lang, Typing Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Research and Inquiry Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade5\/research-and-inquiry-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5th Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade4\/research-and-inquiry-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade3\/research-and-inquiry-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Computer Literacy Lessons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade5\/computer-literacy-lessons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5th Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade4\/computer-literacy-lessons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/treasures.macmillanmh.com\/c\/teachers\/resources\/grade3\/computer-literacy-lessons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arts<\/h2>\n<p>We received the Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education\u2019s \u201cModel School Arts Program Award\u201d for developing an exemplary arts program.\u00a0 Field experiences include the Junior Docent Program at the Milwaukee Art Museum that integrates language arts, history, and the visual and performing arts.\u00a0 In partnership with Danceworks students participate in tap and ballroom dance that enhances mathematics, coordination, poise and appropriate social behavior.\u00a0 Partnerships with First Stage, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Children&#8217;s Choir and Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design enhance classroom and specialist arts offerings through extended day opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>Social Studies<\/h2>\n<p>Social studies at Golda Meir is integrated into all aspects of learning.\u00a0 Grade level district prescribed focus and common core standards combine with classroom and school wide themes, current events, social issues, service learning, and a partnership with Economics Wisconsin.\u00a0 History is constantly referenced, geography experienced, and decision making explored from various points of view.\u00a0 Students have an opportunity to compete in several social studies related activities such as Geography Challenge and the Stock Market Game.\u00a0 Our students learn social studies through experience as well as projects, textbooks, technology, arts, and travel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a 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