Science Links
 

Looking for something cool?
Check the different sites below to help you find what you are looking for.
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The Missouri Botanical Garden website is an excellent resource for the study of plants and their biomes.  You can tour biomes of the world online. Great for science projects! http://mbgnet.net/
	This site "promotes the science and majestic beauty of the universe."
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
	Learn about extinct animals, dinosaurs, and living animals on The Animal Planet's Land of Lost Monsters.
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/lostmonsters/lostmonsters.html
	Learn about dinosaurs on the BBC's Science and Nature website.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dinosaurs/
	Watch some cool Science movies on BrainPop.com
http://www.brainpop.com/science/seeall/ and now,  BrainPOPJr - http://www.brainpopjr.com/
	Go to the Discovery Channel and Walk With Prehistoric Beasts.
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/beasts/beasts.html
	Choose from different Science textbooks to do different Science activities.
http://www.si.edu/harcourt/h_si/sci_menu/
	The Jurassic Park Institute....need I say more.
http://www.jpinstitute.com/index.jsp
	National Geographic for Kids tells the story of Lightning Strikes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lightning/
	More about dinosaurs from National Geographic.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/dinorama/
	"From the blistering sands of the Sahara, paleontologist Paul Sereno has pulled an incredible find: the nearly complete remains of Sarcosuchus imperator, one of the largest crocodilians to ever walk the Earth."
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/supercroc/
	Need help with your Science Project? Check here.
http://www.elmers.com/products/sciencefair/index.asp
	...And more Science Fair help.
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
	Fun Science activities from Schools Online.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/22.html
	Get more help with your Science Projects here.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-projects.html
	This site educates and dispels myths about sharks.
http://www.sharkfriends.com/
	View neat little movie animations by grade level.
	Discovery and learn about the Caves of Lascaux. Move your mouse around like a flashlight or click to begin spelunking.
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/index3.html
	Discovery more things you didn't know about dinosaurs at The Dinosauria.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/dinosaur.html
	Check out NASA's Space Place for kids.
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
	Learn about earthquakes. Try your hand at engineering a skyscraper to withstand a quake. All on the TLC website.
http://tlc.discovery.com/convergence/quakes/quakes.html
	"Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become hot at forecasting the weather on Web Weather for Kids!"
http://www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/webweather/
	Check out the Yahooligans! website on Science. Many interesting and fun things to do and learn.
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/science/

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Check out the sites below for some fun Math websites. These links open in a new window.
	Check out some cool videos about Math on BrainPop.com
http://www.brainpop.com/math/seeall/
	Take a fun Math Challenge at Figure This!
http://www.figurethis.org/index.html
	Lots of fun Math games on FunBrain.com
http://www.funbrain.com/numbers.html
	Choose your grade level first and play some really neat Math Games.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/
	You are going to need to know a few things before playing these games. Have your Math book, because you will need to know one of the authors. You must know how to spell your school's name: Garcia ES. The state that you live in: Texas.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menu/principal.html?from= entrance&seriesID=21&back=/menus/math.html

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Cool Technology Websites for Kids

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/seeall/ Watch free videos about technology.   http://www.engineergirl.org/ Why should you be an engineer?... You'll have the power to make a difference! You'll have money and job security! You'll be working with other talented people! You'll have lots of options! You'll get to do cool stuff!   http://www.geae.com/education/engines101/ Take an adventure inside the technology of jet engines.   http://www.pbs.org/greatprojects/ Learn how the greatest engineering feats in American history were accomplished.   http://www.greatachievements.org/ Explore our list of the top 20 achievements and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world.   http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/ If you've ever wondered how things are made - products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles - or if you've been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you've come to the right place.   http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/davidmacaulay/gallery.shtml The information age is upon us, baffling us  with thousands of complicated state-of-the-art technologies. To help make sense of the computer age, David Macaulay brings us The New Way Things Work.   http://search.eb.com/coasters/ride.html Learn about the physics and history of roller coasters.   http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html Discover the secrets of everyday stuff.   http://www.pbs.org/nerds/timeline/index.html A HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER Computers have their beginnings back in pre-history, starting with the abacus. Have a look!

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http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com	TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. You are automatically logged in when you click the link on the left.
http://www.sundhagen.com/babbooks	A site dedicated to children and children's stories. Read books on line.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/	Children's Storybooks Online Illustrated children's stories for kids of all ages.
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids.htm	This site features stories of Beatrix Potter and more!
http://www.nickjr.com/kids/flash_site/playtime.jhtml	Read stories about Blue, Dora, Maisy, and more. When you get to this site, click on the Stories tab.
http://pbskids.org/stories.html	Create and read stories about the Berenstain Bears, Barney and more.
http://www.starfall.com	Learn to recognize letters, letter sounds, and to read. And have fun doing it!

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Map Outlines	Learn to outline maps from abcteaching.com.
Outline Maps	More map outlines.
PBS - Social Studies	PBS's social studies schedules for television viewing.
The Handbook of Texas	The Handbook of Texas Online is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin. Please see the introduction for further details.
FirstGov for Kids Find links to government and other kids' sites -- grouped by age and subject. Explore, learn, and have fun!	Find links to government and other kids' sites -- grouped by age and subject. Explore, learn, and have fun!
Texas State Site for Kids	Web site from the Texas House of Representatives for grades 1-8

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http://www.hisdlibraryservices.org/online_resources.htm


Search Engines - RETURN TO TOP
 

www.americanhistory.abc-clio.com	Find current events and research resources on American History here. Password needed for at-home viewing.
http://go.grolier.com	Grolier is an educational portal providing access to information from many electronic sources. This online suite consists of seven databases, with the foundation being three of the best-known encyclopedias, including a Spanish resource. Password needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.ajkids.com	Type in a question to search for sites that may give you the answer.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/student.html	Find good sites on the topic of your choice or use the search engine.
http://search.epnet.com/	Searchasaurus is an elementary resource that provides magazines and reference materials of interest to an elementary student. NoveList K-8 provides information about books and authors. Password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/	This database of internet sites was created by librarians. You can also use the search engine.
http://www.nettrekker.com/subject/	Find websites on your favorite topic, maps, or use the encyclopedia. You can also get help with grammar, and math. Password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.proquestk12.com/myproducts	More than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, reference books, and transcripts-plus thousands of pictures, maps, educator-approved websites, and  audio/video content. Password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.teachingbooks.net/home	TeachingBooks.net makes available original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, audio excerpts of professional book readings, guides to thousands of titles and a wealth of multimedia resources on children's and young adult literature. Only password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://access.gale.com/hisd/elementary/index.html	Find full-text periodicals and more than 1,400 reference sources, plus a multitude of images, maps, flags, seals, charts, graphs and primary source documents. Password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Home	World Book Online Reference Center includes magazine articles, a dictionary, an atlas, an intermediate Spanish encyclopedia, and pictures as well as standard encyclopedia features. Password is needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com	Find current events and research resources on World Geography here. Password needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.worldhistory.abc-clio.com	Find current events and research resources on World History here. Password needed for at-home viewing.
http://www.yahooligans.com	Use this fun database to search for websites created just for kids.

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En Español

School Hours

7:45 to 3:15 pm  M., Tu, Th, F,
7:45 to 1:00 pm  W

School doors /cafeteria doors open at 7:15 am daily.   Supervision is not provided before 7:15 or after 3:30.  These procedures are designated for the safety our/ your students.

School Breakfast and Lunch

Students will receive a meal card with completed application by parent.  Breakfast hours are 7:15 to 7:45 am daily.  Lunch schedules will be sent home with your student.    Food or beverages from the cafeteria  may not be taken home per Federal Guidelines.

Student Code of Conduct

Students will adhere to Garcia’s school-wide rules:  Get quiet and listen to directions; Always be prepared; Take time to do quality work; Offer respect; Ready to learn and Safety at all times.  Gator pride!

Uniforms are required.  Red or uniform shirt, navy blue pants, jumpers, skirts, skorts, and closed shoes with socks.

School Dismissal

Students will not be allowed to cross any street without a parent, nor allowed to walk to a car waiting in a street lane.  This is a safety issue and we need your support.

Student Discipline

All Garcia students and staff will adhere to the expectations for appropriate and respectful behavior.  HISD’s Zero Tolerance is implemented to ensure the consideration of rights, feelings and property for all Garcia community members.

 School Calendar

HISD calendar on back of folder.  Garcia’s monthly calendars will be sent home with students.

Student Performance and Evaluation

Report cards will be sent home every nine weeks. 
The teacher will schedule parent conferences as needed.  Conferences will not be given during arrival to classrooms or during dismissals.   Parents are welcome to come to the office for any concerns or questions.

 Student Achievement
All Garcia students are expected to learn each and every day.  Daily attendance is required and arriving to school on time is expected.  Our teachers and entire staff pledge to give your student every opportunity to achieve academic excellence.  We ask for your complete support.

Parental Involvement
Parent meetings will be held monthly either with PTO or Title One.  We ask that all our parents support their student, their teachers and our school by attending a minimum of four meetings, programs or activities that your student will take part in during the school year.

We wish all of our Garcia students, parents, community, faculty and staff an extraordinary school year filled with new experiences, new learning, new memories and fun.

En Español

Horario de clases

7:45 am a 3:15 pm L., M., J., V
7:45 am a 1 pm   Miercoles

Las puertas de la escuela/cafetería se abren a las 7:15 de la mañana todos los días.  No habrá nadie supervisando a los niños antes de las 7:15 ni después de las 3:30.  Estas medidas se han hecho para la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes.

Desayuno y almuerzo de la escuela

Los estudiantes recibirán una tarjeta cuando usted haya llenado una aplicación para obtenerla.  El horario para el desayuno es de las 7:15 a las 7:45 de la mañana todos los días.  Después les enviaremos con sus hijos los horarios para el almuerzo.  Por orden de la ley federal, ni la comida ni las bebidas departe de la cafetería no podrán salir de la escuela.

Código de conducta para los alumnos

Los estudiantes seguirán las reglas implementadas en toda la escuela.  Estas son:  ponerse en silencio y escuchar las instrucciones;  siempre estar preparado; tomarse el tiempo para hacer un buen trabajo y de alta calidad; ser respetuoso; estar listo para aprender; y seguir las reglas de seguridad en todo momento.

Es obligatorio usar uniformes.  Se requiere la camiseta del uniforme o una de color rojo, pantalones de vestir, pantalones con tirantes, falda, o falda-short de color azul marino,  zapatos cerrados y calcetines o calcetas.

Salida

No se permite que esperen a sus hijos del otro lado de la calle, puesto que los estudiantes no podrán cruzar la calle si no van acompañados de un adulto, ni se les permitirá dirigirse hacia algún carro que esté estacionado enfrente de la escuela.  Esto es por la seguridad de sus hijos y por lo tanto les pedimos su apoyo en estas medidas.

Disciplina del estudiante

Todos los estudiantes de la escuela y el personal seguirán las reglas de lo que se considera como comportamiento apropiado y respetuoso.  La póliza del distrito de Cero Tolerancia ha sido implementada para asegurarse de que se tomarán en cuenta los derechos, sentimientos y propiedad de todos los miembros de la comunidad de esta escuela.

Calendario escolar

El calendario del distrito se encuentra en la parte de atrás del fólder.  Los calendarios mensuales de la escuela serán enviados a casa con los estudiantes.

Progreso y evaluación de los estudiantes

Se les enviarán las boletas de calificaciones cada nueve semanas.  El maestro/a determinará un horario convenible para tener una conferencia con usted en caso de ser necesario.  No se podrá tener juntas ni conferencias con el maestro/a durante la hora de llegada de los estudiantes al salón, ni a la hora de salida.  Si necesita hablar con alguien a estas horas, se les invita a que vengan a la oficina y les ayudaremos con sus preguntas o dudas.

Provecho escolar de los alumnos

Se espera que todos los alumnos aprendan todos los días.  Para esto, se requiere asistencia perfecta y que lleguen a tiempo.  Nuestros maestros y personal de la escuela se comprometen a ofrecer a los estudiantes toda oportunidad para que sobresalgan y alcancen la excelencia escolar.  Les pedimos su cooperación y apoyo.

Para los padres

Tendremos juntas que se llevarán a cabo una vez al mes y serán dadas por la asociación de padres y maestros (PTO), o por la oficina de ayuda escolar (Title One).  Les pedimos a todos los padres de familia que apoyen a sus hijos, a los maestros y a nuestra escuela al hacerse presente en por lo menos cautro juntas, programas o actividades de la escuela en las cuales sus hijos participen durante el año escolar. 

Les deseamos a nuestros estudiantes, padres, comunidad, maestros y personal un año extraordinario lleno de nuevas experiencias, nuevo aprendizaje, nuevos recuerdos y diversión.
 

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or political affiliation in its education or employment programs and activities, as required by Title 6 of Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
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