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This is a club set up for students who are interested in achieving "above and beyond" the normal classroom expectations. You may earn a star by learning about a topic of your choice and then copying down the information in your "All Star" notebook. Once you show me your notebook with the information, challenge subject and number (and date at the top) you will receive a star for your notebook and a star to put on our "Mastery Club" chart in the classroom.
You will be inducted into the Mastery Club Hall of Fame at 15 stars.
Challenge yourself to learn something new today!!
Special thanks to Mrs. Renz from Redmond, Oregon for allowing me to adapt her Mastery Club!
Disclaimer: Every attempt has been made to ensure that the links below are kid friendly. However, sites change and ads on sites are not always the same. Please preview the links below before your child goes to them and let Mrs. Mercado know immediately if you find anything inappropriate. As always, please practice internet safety.
THE CHALLENGES:
Social Studies
1. Name the 7 continents. More About the Continents
2. Name 15 world countries. Country Maps
3. Name 15 major world cities. World Cities
4. Name 15 types of dwellings. 10 types of dwellings
5. Name 10 South American and Central American countries. South America Country Map
Central America Map
6. Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. Country Maps
7. Name 10 countries in Europe. European countries quiz game Click on the correct European country game
8. Name 10 countries in Africa. Click on the correct African country game
9. Name 10 major bodies of water. Oceans and Seas
10. Name 10 major world rivers. Fact Monster - Principal Rivers of the World River Systems of the World
11. Name 10 large deserts of the world. FactMonster deserts of the world Desert maps
12. Name 10 large lakes in North America. U.S. Lakes.com Lakes of the world
13. Name 10 major mountains or mountain ranges. Highest Peaks
14. List the 50 states. 50 States Quiz
15. Write the names of the 50 states on a map. Explore the States
16. Name the state capitals. State Capitals - Homework Spot
17. Name the 13 Colonies. 13 Colonies Homepage List of the 13 Colonies 13 Colonies Quiz & Map
18. Name 10 Native American tribes. Native American Nations
19 Name 10 famous black Americans. Enchanted Learning
20. Label 10 of Georgia’s counties on the map. Georgia Blue Book Counties Home Page
21. Name the state symbols of Georgia. State Symbols of Oregon
22. Name 8 explorers. Zoom Explorers
23. Name 8 Civil War battlefields. Civil War Battlefields & information Civil War battlefields A to Z
24. Name the 1st - 10th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
25. Name the 11th - 20th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
26. Name the 21st - 30th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
27. Name the 31st - current presidents. Info Please Almanac Presidents
Science
1. Name 15 kinds of fish. Fish Facts KidsKonnect.com - Fish
2. Name 15 marine creatures. KidsKonnect.com - Aquariums
3. Name 15 mammals. All About Mammals
4. Name 15 vertebrate animals. List of vertebrate animals Vertebrate animals & photos
5. Name 15 desert animals or wildlife. Loads of desert animal information
6. Name 10 amphibians. Amphibians
7. Name 10 reptiles. Reptile Database
8. Name 10 dinosaurs. Dinosaur Pictures All About Dinosaurs
9. Name 10 types of birds. State Birds of the U.S.A. A-Z of Birds
10. Name 10 rainforest birds or mammals. Rainforest Wildlife Zoobooks - Rainforest Mammals Crossword Puzzle
KidsKonnect.com - Rainforest
11. Name 10 deciduous trees. What Tree Is It?
12. Name 10 rocks or minerals. Mineral Gallery - see photos Rock Hounds - How Rocks are Formed
Rocks & Minerals
13. Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols. The Periodic Table of Elements Another Periodic Table Website
14. Name 10 constellations. Choose a constellation then "constellation lines" Another constellation site
15. Name 10 organs in the human body. Interesting Information About the Human Body
16. Name 8 types of clouds. More about clouds
17. Name 5 inventors and their inventions. National Inventors Hall of Fame Timeline
18. Name 5 human body systems Virtual Body Body Systems
19. Name the stages of the water cycle. Water Cycle Animation
20. Name the order of the colors in the rainbow. About Rainbows
21. Label the major bones of the skeleton. Human Skeleton - Enchanted Learning Mr. Bones Assembly Activity
22. Name the order of the planets in the solar system. Introduction to the Nine Planets
Language Arts & Linguistics
1. Name 20 verbs. What is a Verb? Play the "Nouns or Verbs? game
2 Name 15 adjectives. More adjective info.
3. Name 10 common nouns & 10 proper nouns. Nouns / Noun activities to quiz yourself with
4. Name 10 famous authors. Children's Authors / KidsKonnect.com - Authors
5. Count to 20 in Spanish. Count to 20 & listen
6. Count to 20 in French. Click "Ecoutons" to listen to the numbers & then click "Repetons" and finally, "Praticons" to play a game - neat site!
7. Use sign language and "sign" the alphabet. Sign Language Game
8. Publish an original writing by typing it on the computer. (Writing must be at least 10 sentences) Create Here
Math
1. Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital alphabet. Symmetry of Capital Letters
2. Compute area of squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. Math.com - Area Formulas
3. Write in Roman numerals up to 100. Roman numerals Know your Roman numerals
4. Name 5 famous mathematicians. A long list of mathematicians
5. Complete 5 addition games Soft Schools
6. Complete 5 subtraction games Soft Schools
7. Complete 5 multiplication games Soft Schools
8. Complete 5 division games. Soft Schools
Miscellaneous
1. Name one career for each letter of the alphabet. A HUGE List of Careers
2. Name the birthstones for each month. Birthstones
3. Name 20 different modes of transportation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_of_transport
4. Name 15 breeds of horses. Horse Breeds of the World
5. Name 15 breeds of dogs. Dog breeds from A.K.C.
6. Name 12 winter or summer Olympic events. FactMonster
7. Name 10 large U.S. corporations. Career Lab - Corporate Clients
8. Name 10 instruments in a marching band. Instrument Encyclopedia
9. Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra. Sounds from the Orchestra - neat site!
10. Name 10 football teams and their cities. National Football League.com
11. Name 10 basketball teams and their cities. National Basketball Association.com
12. Name 10 baseball teams and their cities. Major League Baseball.com
13. Name 10 hockey teams and their cities. National Hockey League.com
You will be inducted into the Mastery Club Hall of Fame at 15 stars.
Challenge yourself to learn something new today!!
Special thanks to Mrs. Renz from Redmond, Oregon for allowing me to adapt her Mastery Club!
Disclaimer: Every attempt has been made to ensure that the links below are kid friendly. However, sites change and ads on sites are not always the same. Please preview the links below before your child goes to them and let Mrs. Mercado know immediately if you find anything inappropriate. As always, please practice internet safety.
THE CHALLENGES:
Social Studies
1. Name the 7 continents. More About the Continents
2. Name 15 world countries. Country Maps
3. Name 15 major world cities. World Cities
4. Name 15 types of dwellings. 10 types of dwellings
5. Name 10 South American and Central American countries. South America Country Map
Central America Map
6. Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. Country Maps
7. Name 10 countries in Europe. European countries quiz game Click on the correct European country game
8. Name 10 countries in Africa. Click on the correct African country game
9. Name 10 major bodies of water. Oceans and Seas
10. Name 10 major world rivers. Fact Monster - Principal Rivers of the World River Systems of the World
11. Name 10 large deserts of the world. FactMonster deserts of the world Desert maps
12. Name 10 large lakes in North America. U.S. Lakes.com Lakes of the world
13. Name 10 major mountains or mountain ranges. Highest Peaks
14. List the 50 states. 50 States Quiz
15. Write the names of the 50 states on a map. Explore the States
16. Name the state capitals. State Capitals - Homework Spot
17. Name the 13 Colonies. 13 Colonies Homepage List of the 13 Colonies 13 Colonies Quiz & Map
18. Name 10 Native American tribes. Native American Nations
19 Name 10 famous black Americans. Enchanted Learning
20. Label 10 of Georgia’s counties on the map. Georgia Blue Book Counties Home Page
21. Name the state symbols of Georgia. State Symbols of Oregon
22. Name 8 explorers. Zoom Explorers
23. Name 8 Civil War battlefields. Civil War Battlefields & information Civil War battlefields A to Z
24. Name the 1st - 10th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
25. Name the 11th - 20th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
26. Name the 21st - 30th presidents in order. Info Please Almanac Presidents
27. Name the 31st - current presidents. Info Please Almanac Presidents
Science
1. Name 15 kinds of fish. Fish Facts KidsKonnect.com - Fish
2. Name 15 marine creatures. KidsKonnect.com - Aquariums
3. Name 15 mammals. All About Mammals
4. Name 15 vertebrate animals. List of vertebrate animals Vertebrate animals & photos
5. Name 15 desert animals or wildlife. Loads of desert animal information
6. Name 10 amphibians. Amphibians
7. Name 10 reptiles. Reptile Database
8. Name 10 dinosaurs. Dinosaur Pictures All About Dinosaurs
9. Name 10 types of birds. State Birds of the U.S.A. A-Z of Birds
10. Name 10 rainforest birds or mammals. Rainforest Wildlife Zoobooks - Rainforest Mammals Crossword Puzzle
KidsKonnect.com - Rainforest
11. Name 10 deciduous trees. What Tree Is It?
12. Name 10 rocks or minerals. Mineral Gallery - see photos Rock Hounds - How Rocks are Formed
Rocks & Minerals
13. Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols. The Periodic Table of Elements Another Periodic Table Website
14. Name 10 constellations. Choose a constellation then "constellation lines" Another constellation site
15. Name 10 organs in the human body. Interesting Information About the Human Body
16. Name 8 types of clouds. More about clouds
17. Name 5 inventors and their inventions. National Inventors Hall of Fame Timeline
18. Name 5 human body systems Virtual Body Body Systems
19. Name the stages of the water cycle. Water Cycle Animation
20. Name the order of the colors in the rainbow. About Rainbows
21. Label the major bones of the skeleton. Human Skeleton - Enchanted Learning Mr. Bones Assembly Activity
22. Name the order of the planets in the solar system. Introduction to the Nine Planets
Language Arts & Linguistics
1. Name 20 verbs. What is a Verb? Play the "Nouns or Verbs? game
2 Name 15 adjectives. More adjective info.
3. Name 10 common nouns & 10 proper nouns. Nouns / Noun activities to quiz yourself with
4. Name 10 famous authors. Children's Authors / KidsKonnect.com - Authors
5. Count to 20 in Spanish. Count to 20 & listen
6. Count to 20 in French. Click "Ecoutons" to listen to the numbers & then click "Repetons" and finally, "Praticons" to play a game - neat site!
7. Use sign language and "sign" the alphabet. Sign Language Game
8. Publish an original writing by typing it on the computer. (Writing must be at least 10 sentences) Create Here
Math
1. Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital alphabet. Symmetry of Capital Letters
2. Compute area of squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. Math.com - Area Formulas
3. Write in Roman numerals up to 100. Roman numerals Know your Roman numerals
4. Name 5 famous mathematicians. A long list of mathematicians
5. Complete 5 addition games Soft Schools
6. Complete 5 subtraction games Soft Schools
7. Complete 5 multiplication games Soft Schools
8. Complete 5 division games. Soft Schools
Miscellaneous
1. Name one career for each letter of the alphabet. A HUGE List of Careers
2. Name the birthstones for each month. Birthstones
3. Name 20 different modes of transportation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_of_transport
4. Name 15 breeds of horses. Horse Breeds of the World
5. Name 15 breeds of dogs. Dog breeds from A.K.C.
6. Name 12 winter or summer Olympic events. FactMonster
7. Name 10 large U.S. corporations. Career Lab - Corporate Clients
8. Name 10 instruments in a marching band. Instrument Encyclopedia
9. Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra. Sounds from the Orchestra - neat site!
10. Name 10 football teams and their cities. National Football League.com
11. Name 10 basketball teams and their cities. National Basketball Association.com
12. Name 10 baseball teams and their cities. Major League Baseball.com
13. Name 10 hockey teams and their cities. National Hockey League.com