Practice Resources
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3rd-8th
Practice Activities
1. Math- Spend 20 minutes each day completing math activities.
There are several choices below.
Flashcard Math - 3rd-8th
Click HERE to visit Flash Monster Flashcards. Choose your level and practice for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to view various math activities.
Choose something different each day. Be sure to record the title of the activity on the HVA Daily Log along with amount of minutes you spent on the activity.
Click HERE to Make a Pizza! (Review fractions!) After completing this activity there are other free math activities you can choose from.
Click HERE to visit FUNBRAIN MATH ZONE. Choose some activities to complete.
Flashcards and Skip Counting.
Have a parent or sibling quiz you with math flashcards or practice skip counting by 2s to 20, 3s to 30, 4s to 40, 5s to 50, 6s to 60, 7s to 70, 8s to 80, 9s to 90, and 10s to 100. You may say them aloud or write them on paper for a parent to check.
MATH FOR 6th-8th only -
Click HERE to visit Virtual Nerd - Real Math Help. Choose 6th through 8th grade math.
2. Language Arts-
Follow the video schedule below for Language Arts each day. Add the titles of the videos you view to your log along with the time on task for each one. The titles will show at the start of each video.
If a commercial pops up, click the Skip Ad button as soon as it is available, and then the video will begin.
First Day - How to Write a Research Paper Day 1
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Making a Plan
Click HERE for Episode 3 Research
Second Day - How to Write a Research Paper Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Revising
Third Day - Writing a Personal Narrative Day 1
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Planning and Pre-Writing
Click HERE for Episode 3 Writing a Introduction
Fourth Day - Writing a Personal Narrative Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Writing a Closing or Conclusion
3. Reading- Spend 30-45 minutes reading each day.
You may read online books or library books. Use one day to visit your local library if you can! If you have one of our EPIC! Online Library accounts you may access it for reading each day. Click HERE or HERE for additional online reading options..
Click HERE to access the stories, which are read by different actors and actresses.
4. Spelling- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to visit Home Spelling Words Practice – Choose your grade level. Choose a list and the test format (regular or multiple choice). You can also choose to show the word or hide it as you practice.
Click HERE to visit Home Spelling Words Tests – Click the Test box. Choose your grade level. Choose a list and the test format (regular or multiple choice).
Click HERE to play the Spell Check Website– Spot the misspelled word.
5. Keyboarding- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to visit Typing.com. Use the correct finger placement as shown in the lessons.
6. History- 20 minutes each day
Map Practice –
The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map. Visit the site each day to practice.
U.S. Map - Learn Stage - Click HERE.
Use this stage to review the location of each state. Click on the states' shapes to practice learning their names and locations. Do this with each state.
U.S. Map - Level 1 - Click HERE. to practice, The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map.
U.S. Map – Level 2 – Click HERE.. When you have mastered Level 1, move on to this level of practice to keep challenging yourself. The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map.
Click HERE to learn and practice the state capitals (Level 1). Click HERE for the Level 2.
Click HERE to learn more about the Pledge of Allegiance. View the cartoon for kids on the Pledge of Allegiance. Learn about the biography of the Pledge of Allegiance and how it has changed over the years. Practice saying it each day so you can learn to say it on your own.
Click HERE to visit the Kansas Symbols. website. Click on the Play the Kansas Symbols Game link to begin. Can you answer all of the questions correctly? Use the questions to help you review and learn more.
Click HERE to visit the History for Kids website. Choose a tab from the top of the page to learn more about different parts of history that interest you.
7. Science- 15 minutes each day
Click HERE to visit the Crash Course for Kids site to view science videos.
Click HERE to visit Science Kids Science Videos website.
Scroll down the page to choose a topic that interests you. Check out the videos and have fun learning about science online. You may also want to check out some of the other things on the page. There are several areas/tabs to choose from at the top of the page including Experiments (to try at home), Facts (to read and learn), Games (to play online), and more. The important thing is to pick something that interests you and have fun LEARNING. :)
Click HERE to visit the National Geographic Kids website. There are videos to view, games to play, and many other things to explore. Check it out!
8. P. E. Activity Time-
Continue to complete one hour of planned physical activities each day.
Multi-Subject Websites- Extra
You will find activities in multiple subjects on these links. Visit the link, choose a subject, and use it for the time today for one of the core subjects below.
Click HERE to visit Schoolhouse Rock. Choose the subject and view videos to learn and review in that subject area.
Click HERE to visit FUNBRAIN. Here you will find additional activities in all subject areas and grade levels. You may use things on this site for your time each day.
End of 3rd-8th Section
3rd-8th
Practice Activities
1. Math- Spend 20 minutes each day completing math activities.
There are several choices below.
Flashcard Math - 3rd-8th
Click HERE to visit Flash Monster Flashcards. Choose your level and practice for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to view various math activities.
Choose something different each day. Be sure to record the title of the activity on the HVA Daily Log along with amount of minutes you spent on the activity.
Click HERE to Make a Pizza! (Review fractions!) After completing this activity there are other free math activities you can choose from.
Click HERE to visit FUNBRAIN MATH ZONE. Choose some activities to complete.
Flashcards and Skip Counting.
Have a parent or sibling quiz you with math flashcards or practice skip counting by 2s to 20, 3s to 30, 4s to 40, 5s to 50, 6s to 60, 7s to 70, 8s to 80, 9s to 90, and 10s to 100. You may say them aloud or write them on paper for a parent to check.
MATH FOR 6th-8th only -
Click HERE to visit Virtual Nerd - Real Math Help. Choose 6th through 8th grade math.
2. Language Arts-
Follow the video schedule below for Language Arts each day. Add the titles of the videos you view to your log along with the time on task for each one. The titles will show at the start of each video.
If a commercial pops up, click the Skip Ad button as soon as it is available, and then the video will begin.
First Day - How to Write a Research Paper Day 1
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Making a Plan
Click HERE for Episode 3 Research
Second Day - How to Write a Research Paper Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Revising
Third Day - Writing a Personal Narrative Day 1
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Planning and Pre-Writing
Click HERE for Episode 3 Writing a Introduction
Fourth Day - Writing a Personal Narrative Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Writing a Closing or Conclusion
3. Reading- Spend 30-45 minutes reading each day.
You may read online books or library books. Use one day to visit your local library if you can! If you have one of our EPIC! Online Library accounts you may access it for reading each day. Click HERE or HERE for additional online reading options..
Click HERE to access the stories, which are read by different actors and actresses.
4. Spelling- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to visit Home Spelling Words Practice – Choose your grade level. Choose a list and the test format (regular or multiple choice). You can also choose to show the word or hide it as you practice.
Click HERE to visit Home Spelling Words Tests – Click the Test box. Choose your grade level. Choose a list and the test format (regular or multiple choice).
Click HERE to play the Spell Check Website– Spot the misspelled word.
5. Keyboarding- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes.
Click HERE to visit Typing.com. Use the correct finger placement as shown in the lessons.
6. History- 20 minutes each day
Map Practice –
The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map. Visit the site each day to practice.
U.S. Map - Learn Stage - Click HERE.
Use this stage to review the location of each state. Click on the states' shapes to practice learning their names and locations. Do this with each state.
U.S. Map - Level 1 - Click HERE. to practice, The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map.
U.S. Map – Level 2 – Click HERE.. When you have mastered Level 1, move on to this level of practice to keep challenging yourself. The objective is to learn the states and their locations on the map.
Click HERE to learn and practice the state capitals (Level 1). Click HERE for the Level 2.
Click HERE to learn more about the Pledge of Allegiance. View the cartoon for kids on the Pledge of Allegiance. Learn about the biography of the Pledge of Allegiance and how it has changed over the years. Practice saying it each day so you can learn to say it on your own.
Click HERE to visit the Kansas Symbols. website. Click on the Play the Kansas Symbols Game link to begin. Can you answer all of the questions correctly? Use the questions to help you review and learn more.
Click HERE to visit the History for Kids website. Choose a tab from the top of the page to learn more about different parts of history that interest you.
7. Science- 15 minutes each day
Click HERE to visit the Crash Course for Kids site to view science videos.
Click HERE to visit Science Kids Science Videos website.
Scroll down the page to choose a topic that interests you. Check out the videos and have fun learning about science online. You may also want to check out some of the other things on the page. There are several areas/tabs to choose from at the top of the page including Experiments (to try at home), Facts (to read and learn), Games (to play online), and more. The important thing is to pick something that interests you and have fun LEARNING. :)
Click HERE to visit the National Geographic Kids website. There are videos to view, games to play, and many other things to explore. Check it out!
8. P. E. Activity Time-
Continue to complete one hour of planned physical activities each day.
Multi-Subject Websites- Extra
You will find activities in multiple subjects on these links. Visit the link, choose a subject, and use it for the time today for one of the core subjects below.
Click HERE to visit Schoolhouse Rock. Choose the subject and view videos to learn and review in that subject area.
Click HERE to visit FUNBRAIN. Here you will find additional activities in all subject areas and grade levels. You may use things on this site for your time each day.
End of 3rd-8th Section
Google Drive Review-
For ALL 3rd-12th students (and parents) to review:
Click HERE to view How TO Use Google Drive.
Students (or parents of younger students) should view this and keep it for reference. It is good to share documents that won't load in OW and larger video presentations through Google Drive. Please keep this in mind for next year. If you do not have a Google account (email) set up, you would need to do that to use Google Drive.
High School
Practice Resources
1. Math- 20 minutes each day
Click HERE to visit Virtual Nerd - Real Math Help. Choose your level of math or a lower one for review. Use this one at least once each day.
Click HERE to visit Khan Academy Math. Scroll down the page to find the subject you are currently enrolled in or need to review. Spend time each day reviewing videos in those areas of study. If you had difficulty with any concepts this past semester, look for those specific areas to study.
**Remember to note the title of the activities you complete and the time you spend on the activities to help you keep track of what you complete each day.
2. English- Follow the video schedule listed below.
This is a required review for each student in 9th-11th.
Follow the video schedule below for English each day. Write the titles of the videos you view each day your log to show which ones you watched. The titles will show at the beginning of each one.
While these videos may appear to be written for younger students, you should be able to adapt and use the big ideas for your grade level. The lessons provide a great overview of each step to writing a research paper and a personal narrative. These are skills you need to continue to develop, and this videos provide simple instructions for each part of writing these types of papers. Take some notes to use next semester on your future writing assignments.
If a commercial pops up, click the Skip Ad button as soon as it is available, and then the video will begin.
Monday- How to Write a Research Paper
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Making a Plan
Click HERE for Episode 3 Research
Tuesday- How to Write a Research Paper Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Revising
Wednesday- Writing a Personal Narrative
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Planning and Pre-Writing
Click HERE for Episode 3 Writing a Introduction
Thursday- Writing a Personal Narrative Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Writing a Closing or Conclusion
Additional Resources - Bookmark these to use for reference next semester.
Click HERE to study What are In-Text Citations?
Click HERE to study how to use direct quotations.
Click HERE to study more about MLA, citing sources, and resources.
Bookmark these videos to use next semester.
3. Daily Reading Time - 30 to 45 minutes each day.
You may find books online or check out a good book from the library for the week. Be use to include the title(s) on your log along with the page numbers you read each day to help you keep track of your progress.
4. Spelling- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes. Make sure to choose the high school level words for each activity.
5. Keyboarding - Practice at least 10 minutes each day.
Click HERE to visit Typing.com. Choose the level you are ready for and use the correct finger placement as shown in the lessons.
6. Science - 10 minutes each day
Click HERE to view various science video choices. Choose some to view and study.
There are many online resources available. Please take time to use the ones provided above or find some on your own that interest you. Happy Learning!
7. History and Geography- 15 minutes each day
Do you know the U.S. capitals and where to locate them on the map? Use the links below to test your knowledge and practice finding them on the map.
Click HERE for Level 1 or HERE for Level 2 to test your knowledge on the U.S. state capitals. Go through them at least once, and if you are still learning them, practice each day through our last day to help you learn them all. Click HERE to access the tutorial to help you review before you play the Level 1 or 2 games if needed.
Click HERE to visit the History Channel Classroom where you can view short videos.
Click HERE to view the World History Crash Course Videos. Choose a different crash course video each day.
8. P. E. Activity Time- One hour each day!
Continue to complete one hour of planned physical activities each day through our last day. Record the time and activities on your daily log to help you keep track.
Multi-Subject Website- Extra
You will find activities for multiple subjects on the Schoolhouse Rock link. Visit the link, choose a subject, and use it for some of you time today for one of the core subjects. It can provide an easy way to review some simple things.
Click HERE to visit Schoolhouse Rock. Choose the subject and view videos to learn and review in that subject area.
End of High School Section
Practice Resources
1. Math- 20 minutes each day
Click HERE to visit Virtual Nerd - Real Math Help. Choose your level of math or a lower one for review. Use this one at least once each day.
Click HERE to visit Khan Academy Math. Scroll down the page to find the subject you are currently enrolled in or need to review. Spend time each day reviewing videos in those areas of study. If you had difficulty with any concepts this past semester, look for those specific areas to study.
**Remember to note the title of the activities you complete and the time you spend on the activities to help you keep track of what you complete each day.
2. English- Follow the video schedule listed below.
This is a required review for each student in 9th-11th.
Follow the video schedule below for English each day. Write the titles of the videos you view each day your log to show which ones you watched. The titles will show at the beginning of each one.
While these videos may appear to be written for younger students, you should be able to adapt and use the big ideas for your grade level. The lessons provide a great overview of each step to writing a research paper and a personal narrative. These are skills you need to continue to develop, and this videos provide simple instructions for each part of writing these types of papers. Take some notes to use next semester on your future writing assignments.
If a commercial pops up, click the Skip Ad button as soon as it is available, and then the video will begin.
Monday- How to Write a Research Paper
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Making a Plan
Click HERE for Episode 3 Research
Tuesday- How to Write a Research Paper Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Revising
Wednesday- Writing a Personal Narrative
Click HERE for Episode 1 Brainstorming
Click HERE for Episode 2 Planning and Pre-Writing
Click HERE for Episode 3 Writing a Introduction
Thursday- Writing a Personal Narrative Day 2
Click HERE for Episode 4 Writing a Draft
Click HERE for Episode 5 Writing a Closing or Conclusion
Additional Resources - Bookmark these to use for reference next semester.
Click HERE to study What are In-Text Citations?
Click HERE to study how to use direct quotations.
Click HERE to study more about MLA, citing sources, and resources.
Bookmark these videos to use next semester.
3. Daily Reading Time - 30 to 45 minutes each day.
You may find books online or check out a good book from the library for the week. Be use to include the title(s) on your log along with the page numbers you read each day to help you keep track of your progress.
4. Spelling- Practice each day for at least 10 minutes. Make sure to choose the high school level words for each activity.
- Click HERE to visit Spelling City. Choose the FREE Spelling Test activity. Continue with this through the week until you score 100% with no help.
- Click HERE to visit Spelling City. Choose from the FREE Spelling Activities that are available.
5. Keyboarding - Practice at least 10 minutes each day.
Click HERE to visit Typing.com. Choose the level you are ready for and use the correct finger placement as shown in the lessons.
6. Science - 10 minutes each day
Click HERE to view various science video choices. Choose some to view and study.
There are many online resources available. Please take time to use the ones provided above or find some on your own that interest you. Happy Learning!
7. History and Geography- 15 minutes each day
Do you know the U.S. capitals and where to locate them on the map? Use the links below to test your knowledge and practice finding them on the map.
Click HERE for Level 1 or HERE for Level 2 to test your knowledge on the U.S. state capitals. Go through them at least once, and if you are still learning them, practice each day through our last day to help you learn them all. Click HERE to access the tutorial to help you review before you play the Level 1 or 2 games if needed.
Click HERE to visit the History Channel Classroom where you can view short videos.
Click HERE to view the World History Crash Course Videos. Choose a different crash course video each day.
8. P. E. Activity Time- One hour each day!
Continue to complete one hour of planned physical activities each day through our last day. Record the time and activities on your daily log to help you keep track.
Multi-Subject Website- Extra
You will find activities for multiple subjects on the Schoolhouse Rock link. Visit the link, choose a subject, and use it for some of you time today for one of the core subjects. It can provide an easy way to review some simple things.
Click HERE to visit Schoolhouse Rock. Choose the subject and view videos to learn and review in that subject area.
End of High School Section
End of the Semester Activity Log Information
Click HERE to download the HVA Activity Log (Word File to type on directly) or HERE for a PDF (Add text boxes or print). Use the log to record your end of the semester time and activities. Add the titles of the activities you use each day for each subject to the log as soon as you complete them. Also include the amount of time you spend on each activity and subject.
Add text to the log file on your computer or print the log and write on it instead. Use the log to keep track of what you complete so you know what you have left to finish before your school day ends.
These activities are required and should be completed through our last day, May 18. School ends at noon that day, so you will need to finish early. Zoom sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. See the list below. The teachers will send links for each session via Skype, so please check there each morning.
Complete the daily activities before and after the Zoom sessions. The daily activity schedule for 3rd-8th is listed below. followed by the schedule for 9th-11th at the end of the webpage. Students in 1st-2nd should use the activities when they finish their K12 courses, but no log is required for the them.
Some of the websites and videos have popup advertisements. Students should exit out of those as soon as they can so they can continue with the activity. Some ads will have a Skip Ad button that pops up. Students should click the button to end the commercial and start the learning video. Other sites may have a Close button or an X to click on. Remember to click on them rather than opening the advertisement or site so you can get started with the learning activity.
Remember to add the title for each activity you complete to your activity log, along with the number of minutes you spend on it, to show your progress as you go through the school day. Use the log to help you keep track of what you complete so you know what you have left to finish each day before you end the school day.
Zoom Session Schedule
Students in 3rd-8th will have a total of *four sessions. Students in 9th-11th will have three. Please check the times below and be ready each day. The teachers will send the Zoom links via Skype each morning. Please log on to the session a few minutes early and wait for the host/teacher to let you in when it is time to begin. Logging in early will allow you time to message the teacher on Skype if you have trouble connecting on Zoom.
Please dress nicely/appropriately for school, as you will need to participate with your cameras on. When you start Zoom, please turn on your camera. You should use your first name and last initial for your sign-in profile. Most won't have profile pictures on Zoom, but if you do, it needs to be a picture of yourself, and it needs to be appropriate. Remember to be polite and considerate of others in each session. We hope to make it a fun learning experience for everyone!
For Art with Mr. Dick, students will need a clean unlined piece of white paper and tools for drawing and coloring. Please get supplies ready over the weekend, so you are ready to start on Monday.
