Mr. Lipscomb's Blog

Welcome to my classroom, which is known as LipscombLand! This blog is created to inform parents, students, and other visitors of the activities in Mr. Lipscomb's classroom.

As you peruse the site, you'll notice my most recent blog entries, but also a blog archive. You'll also see links to learn more about me, class activities, student information, parent information, and websites that both parents and students will enjoy.

If you have questions, please feel free to send an e-mail to keith.lipscomb@fcps.org .







Web Links


Here are some links that will be of interest to both students and their parents!

Nature and Agriculture:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Children In Nature
  • Go outside and explore the great outdoors!  Take a look at Maryland's Outdoor Bill of Rights.
Hen Cam
  • This is a web cam set up in a chicken coop.  You can also watch other farm animals on this live feed.
Animal Planet Live
  • Check out the calves and chicks on a live web feed from South Mountain Creamery.
Trout in the Classroom
  • This site that will provide an overview the TIC project.
  • Wildlife games and trivia for all age levels.

Technology:
West Point Bridge Builder Software Download
  • This is a free download for software we use in Tech Ed. classes.  The software helps students create and build a bridge, just like a structural engineer.
Measurement
  • Practice measurement using a ruler.  Some activities are very easy, but others can be more of a challenge and is good practice.
Engineering
  • Build a lamp on this engineering game site.
  • Build a bridge on this engineering game site.

Other Fun Sites:
Sense & Dollars
  • Manage your money and make smart purchasing decisions with this fun site.
Family Search (Free Genealogy Search)
  • Find some basic information about your family's past generations with this free genealogy site.
Cool Math Games
  • Math games to help students use their math and problem solving skills
Typing Test
  • Typing tests and typing games to help improve touch-typing skills
  • Operate a coffee shop.
  • Operate a lemonade stand.

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