Description+of+the+Programs

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=__Bookr: __= This is a program where you can create and share your own book about anything, although I would like students to use it for science.I want students to use this program to show me what they know about the different Properties of Matter. [] If students are struggling to write their stories I suggested them to write their sentences in text-to-speech program so they can listen and make changes accordinly. []

=__BrainPop__= Brain pop is a program that offers cartoon short videos on specific content that is based off from the National Standards. It is a great way for students to watch a demonstration of a topic and hear key vocabulary. There are also quizes provided at the end of the video to check for students understanding and comprehension of the content. [] You can sign up for a subscription for $99.00 a year for a family. They also offer Brain Pop Espanol and Brain Pop ESL for comparable pricing.
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[] : If you only need limited videos from brain pop there is also a free video clip library to choose from.

=__Sylvan Dell Publishing: E-books__= Sylvan Dell Publishing has a wide range of science and math related e-books which students can listen to in English or Spanish. Students can listen and follow along to the words. They are also responsible for turning the pages by themselves to be a more active participant. Each book is aligned with standards and also provides quizzes and alternative activities that help to reinforce the lesson being taught. []

=__Fact Monster__= This is a website that contains links to information by grade level in science. It is a tween destination for homework help and facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, health etc. Fact monster also contains a encyclopedia, almanacs, games, quizzes, research tools, lots of self-made microsites for books and more. . []:

=__Kidspiration__= This is a wonderful program for helping students organize their thinking of different concepts. This program uses proven principles of visual learning to strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and science, and develops thinking skills across the curriculum. **Try it!**
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