Mastery Club

The "Mastery Club" is an opportunity for students to push themselves academically and intellectually. Challenging students to go above and beyond gives them the intrinsic belief that they can achieve more than is expected. It gives them the enthusiasm to learn and a true sense of accomplishment.

Students are invited to research any challenge listed. They may use the suggested websites or any other materials that are relevant to their research. Students are welcome to work with each other, parents, friends, and siblings. To pass a challenge, students may come to me individually and orally provide me with the answer during recess, lunch, or DEAR. Students may attempt to pass a challenge as many times as necessary, but only once per day.

***A Note to Parents and Students*** I have made every attempt to make sure the links are kid-friendly. However, remember the rules of safety on the Internet. Be sure to monitor your child as they are on the Internet. A good pop-up blocker and anti-virus software are highly recommended. Never click on any advertisements on the Web pages. Finally, always tell me if you see something that you think might be inappropriate.

Social Studies

Science

Language Arts

Math

Miscellaneous

SOCIAL STUDIES		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
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.	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.	Name the 50 states.	50 States Quiz
15.	Write the names of the 50 states on a map. (I will provide a blank map for you.)	Explore the States
16.	Write the postal abbreviation of each state. (I will provide a sheet for you.)	United States Postal Service
17.	Name the state capitals.	State Capitals
18.	Name the 13 Colonies.	13 Colonies Homepage 13 Colonies Quiz & Map
19.	Name 10 Native American tribes.	Native American Nations
20.	Name 10 Washington, DC neighborhoods.	DC Neighborhoods by Ward
21.	Name 20 famous sites found in and around Washington, DC.	Monuments and Memorials in Washington, DC Washington, DC Attractions
22.	Name the official symbols of Washington, DC. (motto, song, animal, plant, tree, and explain the flag)	Symbols of Washington, DC
23.	Name 8 explorers and what they explored.	Zoom Explorers
24.	Name 8 Civil War battlefields.	Civil War Battlefields & information Civil War battlefields A to Z
25.	Name the 1^st - 10^th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
26.	Name the 11^th - 20^th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
27.	Name the 21^st - 30^th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
28.	Name the 31^st - current presidents.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
29.	Name 10 different currencies and a country that uses each.	World Currencies Listed by Country
30.	Recite the preamble of the Constitution.	Schoolhouse Rock
31.	Name the leaders of 10 countries and the country they lead.	Wikipedia List of National Leaders

SCIENCE Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......

32.
Name 15 kinds of fish.

Northeast Fisheries Science Center

KidsKonnect.com - Fish

33. Name 15 marine creatures.
KidsKonnect.com - Aquariums

34. Name 15 mammals.
All About Mammals

35. Name 15 vertebrate animals.
List of vertebrate animals

Vertebrate animals & photos

36. Name 15 desert animals or wildlife.
Loads of desert animal information

37. Name 10 amphibians.
St. Louis Zoo Amphibian Facts

38. Name 10 reptiles.
Reptile Database

National Geographic Reptiles

39. Name 10 dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Pictures

All About Dinosaurs

40. Name 10 types of birds.
State Birds of the U.S.A.

A-Z of Birds

41. Name 10 rain forest birds or mammals.
Rainforest Wildlife

Zoobooks - Rainforest Mammals

KidsKonnect.com - Rainforest

42. Name 10 deciduous trees.
What Tree Is It?

43. Name 10 rocks or minerals.
Mineral Gallery - see photos

Rock Hounds - How Rocks are Formed

Rocks & Minerals

45.
Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols.

The Periodic Table of Elements

Game to Play - Periodic Table

46. Name 10 constellations.
Choose a constellation then "constellation lines"

More constellation pictures

Another constellation site

47. Name 10 organs in the human body.
Interesting Information about the Human Body

48. Name 8 types of clouds.
More about clouds

49. Name 5 inventors and their inventions.
National Inventors Hall of Fame Timeline

50. Name 5 human body systems
Body Systems

Virtual Body

Body System Game

51. Name the stages of the water cycle.
Water Cycle Animation

52. Name the order of the colors in the rainbow.
About Rainbows

53. Label the major bones of the skeleton.
Human Skeleton - Enchanted Learning

Mr. Bones Assembly Activity

54. Name the order of the planets in the solar system.
Introduction to the Nine Planets

55. List 10 omnivores. NatureWorks - Omnivores
Kid's Corner - Omnivores

56. List 10 herbivores. Kid's Corner - Herbivores
Animal Diet Game

57. List 10 carnivores. Kid's Corner - Carnivores

58. Name 20 types of flowers. Types of Flowers

LANGUAGE ARTS & LINGUISTICS		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
59.	Name 20 verbs.	What is a Verb? Play the "Nouns or Verbs? game
60.	Name 15 adjectives.	More adjective info.
61.	Name 15 adverbs.	Adverbs More about Adverbs
62.	Name 15 prepositions.	Guide to Grammar & Writing
63.	Name 10 common nouns & 10 proper nouns.	Nouns Noun activities to quiz yourself with
64.	Name 10 famous authors.	Children's Authors KidsKonnect.com - Authors
65.	Give 2 examples each of alliteration, personification, simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia.	Simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification
66.	Count to 20 in Spanish.	Count to 20 & listen
67.	Count to 20 in French.	Click "Écoutons" to listen to the numbers & then click "Répétons" and finally, "Praticons" to play a game - neat site!
68.	Use sign language and "sign" the alphabet.	Sign Language Game
69.	Score 100% on the cumulative spelling test.	Cumulative Word Wall List
70.	List 20 words to use instead of the word "said."	Instead of Said 100 Ways to Say "Said"
71.	List 20 synonyms for the word "nice."	Nice Words Quiz The Good and the Nice
72.	List and spell correctly 20 pairs of homophones.	Words that Sound Alike Fun Homophones List of Homophones An English Homophone Dictionary

MATH		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
73.	Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital alphabet.	Symmetry of Capital Letters
74.	Name and give the number of sides of 10 geometric shapes.	Figures and Polygons
75.	Name the perfect square numbers up to 225.	Learn Your Square Numbers
76.	Write in Roman numerals up to 100.	Roman numerals Know your Roman numerals Take a Roman Numerals Interactive Quiz
77.	Name 5 famous mathematicians.	Four famous mathematicians A long list of mathematicians
78.	Name 20 equivalent fractions for ½.	Equivalent Fractions
79.	Memorize and recite Pi up to 15 digits past the decimal point.	History of Pi Pi Trainer A Million Digits of Pi
80.	Get to 4 minutes on the addition Beat Your Best!	Arithmattack
81.	Get to 4 minutes on the subtraction Beat Your Best!	Arithmattack
82.	Get to 4 minutes on the multiplication Beat Your Best!	Arithmattack
83.	Get to 4 minutes on the division Beat Your Best!	Arithmattack

MISCELLANEOUS
Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......

84. Name one career for each letter of the alphabet.
A HUGE list of careers

85. Name the birthstones for each month. Birthstones

86. Name 20 different modes of transportation. Modes of Transportation

87. Name 15 breeds of horses. Horse Breeds of the World

88. Name 15 breeds of dogs. Dog breeds from A.K.C.

89. Name 12 winter or summer Olympic events.
KidsKonnect.com - Olympics

90. Name 10 large U.S. corporations. Career Lab - Corporate Clients

91. Name 10 instruments in a marching band. Instrument Encyclopedia

92. Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra. Sounds from the Orchestra - neat site!

93. Name 10 football teams and their cities. National Football League.com

94. Name 10 basketball teams and their cities. National Basketball Association.com

95. Name 10 baseball teams and their cities. Major League Baseball.com

96. Name 10 hockey teams and their cities. National Hockey League.com

97.
Name 10 national parks.
National Parks Website

98. Name 10 colleges and their states. U.S. Universities by State

99. Name and describe 10 Greek mythological figures. Wikipedia - Greek Mythological Figures

100. Name 5 classical music composers and one famous work from each. Composer Biographies