Web Portal 2001

 

 

Name:  Deb Sternhagen

 

Date:  June 14, 2001

 

URL:  http://www.funbrain.com/index.html

 

Web Site Title:  Fun Brain.Com

 

Web Site Author:  The Learning Network Inc.

 

Appropriate Grade(s):  Ages 7-107

 

Content Area(s):  Math, Social Studies, Grammar

 

South Dakota Standard(s) Met: 

THE STUDENT WILL:

  1. relate the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to one another. (example: use of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties)
  2. use appropriate terms in mathematical explanations. (example: divisor, dividend, quotient)
  3. explore how to simplify numerical expressions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses.
  4. integrate the study of communities through map work by identifying, locating, and using map title, map key, compass rose, lines and borders, roads and routes, and objects and symbols.
  5. use grid systems to locate communities.      
  6. use grammar concepts and spelling patterns in writing. (example: verb forms, singular/plural       nouns, compounds, blends)

 

Other standards are covered at this web site too. 

 

Primary Use:  All kinds-Teachers, Students, Parents

 

Educational Value:  This is a very thorough web site.  It has a variety of activities for a variety of subject areas.   This site contains trivia games, personality tests, math drills, grammar drills, and map skills.  This can be used for a variety of subject areas.  Adults can find something interesting too.

 

Comments:  This is one of the best educational sites I have found.  I like how it covers an enormous amount of topics and subject areas.  The games can be individualized to suit one’s interests.  It also has a fun personality test for all ages.  There are spots for teachers, parents, and kids.  I enjoyed this site.