Welcome to Mr. Heitmeyer’s Class!
Hello historians! Get ready to explore the past, understand the present, and shape the future.
Meet the Teacher
Mr. Heitmeyer
About Me
I’m Mr. Heitmeyer, and I’m passionate about history, geography, and teaching students how to be informed citizens.
Fun Facts
- I’ve visited over 30 continents.
- I’m obsessed with historical romantic comedies.
- I once got lost in a medieval castle.
- My favorite historical figure is Spiderman.
- I speak three languages, and all of them are English.
Contact Information
Classroom Mission Statement
We will learn to think critically about history and understand how it connects to today.
Homeroom
- Morning Work
- Attendance
- Lunch Count
- Morning Announcements
- Pledge of Allegiance
Subject
Social Studies and Science…
Useful Links
Jr High Social Studies
| Group | URL | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | https://www.icivics.org/ | iCivics | Interactive games and lessons about civics and government. |
| Social Studies | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ | National Geographic Kids Geography | Fun resources for learning world geography. |
| Social Studies | https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse | CrashCourse History | Videos on American and world history topics. |
| Social Studies | https://www.ducksters.com/ | Ducksters | Simplified explanations of history, geography, and science. |
| Social Studies | https://www.historyforkids.net/ | History for Kids.org | Comprehensive resources on ancient and modern history. |
| Social Studies | https://www.docsteach.org/ | DocsTeach | Primary sources and activities focused on American history. |
| Social Studies | https://www.icivics.org/ | Civics for Kids | Games to promote civics education and active citizenship. |
| Social Studies | http://www.geography4kids.com/ | Geography4Kids | Simple, interactive explanations of geography concepts. |
| Social Studies | https://time.com/tfk/ | Time for Kids | News articles and current events tailored for kids. |
| Social Studies | https://pbskids.org/topics/social-studies/ | PBS Kids Social Studies | Fun videos and activities about history, civics, and geography. |
| Social Studies | https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 | CNN 10 | Daily News Video (10 minutes) |
Jr High Science
| Group | URL | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | https://science.nasa.gov/kids | NASA’s Science for Kids | Learn about Earth science, astronomy, and space exploration. |
| Science | https://mysteryscience.com/ | Mystery Science | Fun, engaging STEM lessons for kids. |
| Science | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ | National Geographic Kids | Facts, games, and videos about science, animals, and geography. |
| Science | https://phet.colorado.edu/ | PhET Interactive Simulations | Science simulations for states of matter, plate tectonics, and more. |
| Science | https://www.sciencebuddies.org/ | Science Buddies | Science project ideas and experiments. |
| Science | https://science.howstuffworks.com/ | HowStuffWorks | Simple explanations of scientific concepts like the water cycle and space technology. |
| Science | https://hourofcode.com/ | Hour of Code | Short coding lessons that introduce technology and programming concepts. |
| Science | https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids | CrashCourse Kids (YouTube) | Fun video lessons about science fundamentals. |
| Science | https://hippocampus.org/ | HippoCampus Science | High-quality lessons on various science topics. |
| Science | https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/science/ | PBS LearningMedia Science | Classroom-ready resources for earth science, astronomy, and life sciences. |
General Links for Jr. High
| Group | URL | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | https://classroom.google.com/ | Google Classroom | |
| General | https://kahoot.com/ | Kahoot! | Game-based learning platform |
| General | https://artsandculture.google.com/ | Google Arts & Culture | Explore museums, art, and history in interactive ways. |
| General | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize | BBC Bitesize | Free resources for all core subjects, from science to ELA. |
| General | https://quizlet.com/ | Quizlet | Study tools and flashcards for all subjects. |
| General | https://www.funbrain.com/ | Funbrain | Games and resources for math, reading, and logic. |
| General | https://www.ck12.org/ | CK-12 | Free digital textbooks for math, science, and beyond. |
| General | https://www.typingclub.com/ | Typing Club | Learn and improve typing skills through interactive lessons. |
| General | https://education.minecraft.net/ | Minecraft: Education Edition | Fun STEM-based activities within the Minecraft platform. |
| General | https://www.wolframalpha.com | Wolfram Alpha | Computational and problem-solving engine |
| General | https://cryptoclub.org/ | Crypto Club | Crack ciphers, discover secrets, and improve your math skills! |