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SCHOOPY: http://www.schoopy.com/
SCHOOPY functions as a classroom organizer, where teachers can post information
(calendar, links, files, pictures, assignments, quizzes and messages)
direct to students or parents who login with a username and a password.
Teachers and schools can also create and manage a school homepage (calendar,
links, files & pictures, as well as create-a-page).
JigZone: Jigsaw Puzzles: http://www.jigzone.com/
Haring Kids: http://www.haringkids.com/
This official site of the late modern artist Keith Haring is intended
to inspire in children a love for the arts. With brilliantly animated
sections, devoted to books, games and, of course, art, this site encourages
creativity at a young age. HaringKids also includes lesson plans and projects
for teachers and parents.
UptoTen Kides:: http://www.uptoten.com/kids/uptoten-home.html
Among the play activities are coloring, mazes and guessing games. Kids
can send in drawings to be displayed in the club gallery (club membership
is free.)
FunBrain.com: http://www.funbrain.com/
This animated site is a fun place for kids in kindergarten through high
school to imporve their math and language skills.
Funschool.com: http://funschool.com/
With children's activities designated according to grade evel, funschool.com
makes it easy for parents to find material suitable for their child's
ability. This site's strenth is its balance of educational games with
activities that are just plain fun.
Spark.org Teacher Resource Center: http://www.sparktop.org/teacher/home.html
This website was created for kids ages 8-12 with learning difficulties,
including learning disabilities and AD/HD.
CanTeach: http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/inform2.html
Lesson plans, links, and other resources for teachers
Evite: http://www.evite.com/pages/homepage/index.jsp
This is a free service that, basically, lets you pick the type of event,
enter the e-mail addresses of the folks who will be attending, and allows
for RSVPs. You can even set it up for people to see what others are bringing
so you don't have too much of one thing and not enough of another. Plus,
no more calls from people asking how to get there--the invitations include
a map.
I thought that you might want to know about this site if you are planning
a party for graduation, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, summertime or whatever.
Also, if youre looking for something exciting
to do, visit evite. Youll find places to go and things to see.
You can search listings by keyword and category.
The listings include restaurants, clubs, arts and culture, and local attractions.
If youre not sure what you want to find, simply browse by category.
For each listing, you can read a brief summary and reviews.
Outside My Window: http://www.outsidemywindow.org/default.html
Take a picture outside your window and send it to this class in San Jose,
California. There are no windows in their classroom but they created a
project and now they can "look out" of windows around the world!
Home Safety Council: http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/teacher/teacher.aspx
The Home Safety Council has just launched a new suite of educational resources
to help teachers promote safe practices at home. The lesson plans and
content are primarily for elementary school teachers--showing children
how to spot home hazards and to call a grownup for help. Among these are
an online resource center filled with information and activities that
teach students about home safety. Educators can download Weekly Reader
curriculum, children's activities, checklists and safety advice. Information
on the Great Safety Adventure, the council's interactive exhibit that
tours the country teaching children about home safety is also available
online.
Engrade: http://www.engrade.com/home.cgi?s=10
"Engrade is a free online grading program that allows students and
their parents to see their grades online in real-time. Engrade is web-based,
so there is nothing to install and it is completely free."
How to Handle the Hard-to-Handle Student
Information taken from the Appelbaum Training Institute,
2003
Post-it tabs: place post-it tabs next to what the
student has to do and then when they are done they place the post-it tab
in a can
Sign here: place a sign here
tab next to where you want the student to write their name so they dont
forget (prompt and fade technique)
Signature Fun: make writing the students name
on their paper fun and easy to remember; have students put a star, smiley
face, or circle their name
Highlighting: have students highlight their answers
when they are done (buy erasable highlighters); highlight the odds or
the evens and have the student do only those or fold paper in half
5 dots: give students the option of
picking five questions they do not want to do and have them put five dot
stickers next to them
Stress ball: give kids a stress ball to have at
their desk for movement
Standing Room Only: give kids the option
of standing and doing their work (have a space in the back of the room
with a table if possible)
Use colorful clipboards: give kids the option of
doing their work on a clipboard
Two Desk Rule: give student two desks
and they can choose which desk they use; gives them the option of moving
around
Private Office: use file folders and give kids a
private office; can decorate the outside to make it personal
Errands: send kids on errands to get them moving
and out of the room
Framing: use a picture frame as a computer screen
to help kids focus on their work
Tab Folder (Alias Secret CIA file folder): cut a
folder in thirds and allow students to use this to complete their work
in sections
Tactile hints: place a piece of fabric, ribbon,
carpet on the side of students desk for tactile purposes; cut a piece
of mouse pad and put on students desk to stop tapping noise
Launching Pad: create a launching pad for kids at
home and at school where they get their things ready to go to and from
school
Losing lists: if students lose lists, make their
lists on a luggage tag and put it on their book bag
Paper clip trick: place 5 paper clips in one pocket
and then every time you compliment/reinforce child move one paper clip
to other pocket
LearningLaffs.com - Humor for Educators:
http://www.learninglaffs.com/
This site has a daily education cartoon, plus a few reproducibles for
teachers.
Education Oasis: http://www.educationoasis.com/index.htm
GED Preparation Resources on the Web: http://research.umbc.edu/~ira/GEDres.html
A resource for teachers and GED-seekers alike, this includes lesson plans,
practice tests, and links to prime educational resources by discipline.
Harnessing Technology to Serve Adult Literacy:
http://www.alri.org/harness.html
This sister has technology solutions for ordinary adult education classroom
needs and problems. Most of the technology solutions (Web sites and others)
have been suggested by teachers working in adult basic education/ESOL.
TV411: http://www.tv411.org/index.shtml
By combining television, print, the Web, video, and community outreach,
ALMA takes an unconventional approach to helping adults improve basic
reading, writing, and math skills.
Personal Educational Press: http://www.educationalpress.org/educationalpress/Index.asp
"Create free educational worksheets such as flashcards, game boards,
and quizzes to print directly from your browser."
Primary Resources: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk
Grey Olltwit's Freeware: http://www.adders.org/freeware/index.html
"Provide a folder for
each student with a graphic of a mustard, ketchup, and relish bottle on
the folder. This is the 'Must-do, Catch-up, and Relish' or Ketchup, Mustard,
and Relish folder. Place all materials that the student needs in the folder
- anchor activities, homework, worksheets and notices when the student
is absent, and activities or articles that the student might 'relish.'
The student then has the responsibility to check the folder on a daily
basis. At the secondary level, have a folder for each section or class."
from Dr. Jerry Goldberg, a consultant Teachers 21 in Newton, Massachusetts
During the discussion portion of a class,
distribute two pennies to every student. Each student must have a comment
or question in order to turn in his/her pennies, and they have to turn
them in by the end of the discussion. It really worked well, forcing the
quiet ones to participate, and limits the eager ones to contemplate their
thoughts before spending their pennies.
Rubrics for Teachers: http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/
Keep a file where you place all positive
correspondence, thank you notes from parents and students, emails, evaluations,
notes from administrators, school board members and community people,
etc. It serves three purposes: 1) when you have a bad day, just thumb
through a few of the nice thank you's and kudos and you'll remember why
you're a teacher, 2) you never know when these materials will come in
handy to support you in a difficult situation with a parent or administrator
3) you never know when you may want another position or part time job
in education.
Online Etch-a-Sketch: http://www.elfmovie.com/swf/etchasketch/index.html
Governing: WebWatch: http://www.governing.com/webwatch.htm
This site is a list sites state and local governments have created to
provide imaginative services. The sites are useful in and of themselves,
but they're also great idea generators for library webmasters.
FunLessonPlans.com: http://www.funlessonplans.com/index.htm
" Preschool lesson plans with preschool themes for
daycare, kindergarten, homeschool, or home activities."
KIDDO SCIENCE: http://www.kiddoscience.co.za/
Ariellah Rosenberg started this site to help parents, teachers and kiddos
of all ages to discover the fun of science.
Classroom Calendar: http://www.enc.org/features/calendar/
There are over 100 calendar entries on topics related to K-12 math and
science entries that can be used to enrich and supplement lessons. The
entries are displayed on specific calendar dates, but the teaching ideas
and resources described in them can be used at any time throughout the
school year.
NewsHub: http://www.newshub.com/
Indexes news from a variety of technology websites, updating every 15
minutes. You can do a full-text search for recent articles as well. You
can also click tabs for technology, science, health, entertainment, sports,
and financial news.
Thinks.com: http://thinks.com/index.htm
"Thinks.com has the unique distinction of consistently being recognized
as a top Education site as well as being a top Entertainment site."
A source of puzzles, word games, chess problems, brainteasers and more.
Middle School Hub: http://middleschoolhub.org/school/school.cfm
"Middle School Hub is an online interactive learning center that
features educational games, puzzles, quizzes, and spelling activities.
It also includes subject guides for language arts, math, science, and
social studies. This site contains no advertisements and requires no registration."
There are links to Kids Hub, High School Hub, Home
School Hub, Quiz Hub, Spelling Hub, and Teachers Hub.
Dewey Browse - Web Sites Classified by the
Dewey Decimal Classification System for Grades K-12: http://www.deweybrowse.org/
Passport to Knowledge: http://passporttoknowledge.com/main.html
Primary Games: http://www.primarygames.com/
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
Website Differentiated Instruction: http://cohort.csus.edu/sanjuan1/Carolyn%20Denten/carolynrol.pdf
Jokes That You Can Tell In Class Daily Joke:
http://search.teach-nology.com/jokes/hints.pl
Caribbean Education Online: http://www.caribbeanedu.com/default.asp
There is information for teachers, students and parents at this site about
all subjects.
Our Documents: http://www.ourdocuments.gov/
Reach EveryChild!: http://www.reacheverychild.com/
Teacher Tools: http://www.teachertools.org/forms_dynam.asp
All Experts: Homework Help: http://www.allexperts.com/central/homeworkhelp.shtml
Calling themselves "the oldest and largest free Q&A service on
the Internet," All Experts boasts a network of a thousand
question-answering volunteers. Find an expert by navigating through the
subject directory. Clicking on your topic (such
as Geography or Spanish), you'll be presented with an annotated list of
volunteers. Each expert has a profile with ratings and comments from previous
question askers, so you can choose your volunteer based on past performance.
IPL KidSpace: Ask a Question: http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/ask/
At IPL KidSpace there are no previous questions and answers to peruse,
just a form to submit your own query. Questions will be answered via email
by a school librarian in a couple of days. Most likely, the volunteer
will point you to Internet resources where you can find your own answer.
RefDesk: Ask the Experts: http://www.refdesk.com/expert.html
Your class can submit questions to a real astronomer while studying the
solar system. A entomologist will answer questions that bug them. This
site contains the Web addresses of fifty experts who are willing to answer
questions.
Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton: http://www.princeton.edu/~cotsen/
YouthSpace.net: http://www.youthspace.net/portal/modules.php?op=modload&name=Curriculum&file=index
developed by the Saleforce.com Foundation, is a website with free curriculum
repository and discussion forums on youth technology and media activities.
The site contains sample activities and curriculum for Community Technology
Centers, after-
school programs and K-20 school programs, plus `The Whole Enchilada' technology
curriculum developed by the SalesForce.com Foundation.
Steps to Behaviour Change
a) Knowledge (in the form of information, examples, data, etc) plus
b) Approval (from those around you, of the importance of the issues you
wish to address, and the importance of addressing them effectively) plus
c) Intention (to make it happen, genuinely desiring that the change will
take place) + Practice (an action has to be taken) plus
d) Advocacy (convincing others about the desirability of their making
the same choices and taking the same actions).
from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication
Programs:
http://www.comminit.com/stfaocommnrm/sld-8169.html#jhu
Scroll up and down on this page for other theories
APTE Educational Multimedia: http://www.apte.com/index.cfm
There are things to buy at this site but I especially liked the free make-your-own
puzzles and animated ecards. The site also has ideas from the Internet
Coach as shown on the Discovery Channel. To get these you have to register
(free).
abcteach: http://www.abcteach.com/
Theme related materials for elementary school teachers and children, as
well as reading, writing, math, research, book reports, coloring pages,
and more.
TeachersFirst: http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm
lists links to sites and lessons for Elementary, Middle School, and High
School teachers and provides these lessons in subject areas that include
Art, Astronomy and Space, Biology, Chemistry, Current Events, Drama and
Theatre, Earth Science, Economics, Foreign Languages, Health, Interdisciplinary,
Library Resources, Literature and Reading, Mathematics, Mind Stretchers,
Music, Physical Education, Physics, General Science, Special Education,
U. S. History, U. S. Government, World Cultures and Geography, and Writing.
Video Placement Worldwide: http://www.vpw.com
Free videos for teachers of a variety of subjects
Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers that Support Specific Thinking Skills: http://www.somers.k12.ny.us/intranet/skills/thinkmaps.html
This site offers simple descriptions of graphic organizers like bubble
maps, Venn diagrams, and flow charts. Graphic Organizers for Content Instruction:
http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/graphic_organizers.php
Visit this site for associated .pdf activities to graphic organizers.
Index of Graphic Organizers: http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html
Graphic Organizers: http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/sorganiz.htm
Information found here includes clustering, compare/contrast, family tree,
interaction online, problem/solution, spider, storyboard, and Venn diagram.
Graphic Organizers: http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/frameworks/mathsci/MS5_2AS1.HTM#graphicorganizers
Alaska's Department of Education & Early Development offers organizers
for Webbing, Content/Concept Maps, What We Know/Want to Know/Learned (KWL)
Charts, Hypercard, Outlines, Timelines, Flow Charts, and Venn Diagrams.
FaganFinder's Image Search Engines: http://www.faganfinder.com/img/
Includes links to video and audio search engines, clip art finders, stock
photos and galleries, educational images, and more.
Document every time you call or leave a message
for the parent/guardian. Note the date, time, person spoken to, and a
summary. You may want to also put any quotes from the conversation. Have
each student fills out a form with contacts, etc.
and put that in a three ring binder. When a parent is called turn to the
back of that student's sheet, and make the notations. Any communication,
even if the parent drops in for a visit, is noted. If more room is needed,
add another sheet. Put copies of every note sent to a parent with that
child's contact form. Any notes received from a parent are also put in
the notebook. Copies of disciplinary referrals and trips for time outs
in other rooms are also kept with the contact form. Use the notebook at
parent conferences.
Virtual Field Trips: http://www.field-trips.org/trips.htm
All Mixed Up Tic-Tac-Toe: http://www.allmixedup.com/cgi-bin/tictactoe/tictactoe
This straight forward tic-tac-toe offers no elaborate choices, and can
be enjoyed by all ages. Other games, such as hangman, sliding tile puzzles,
Connect 4 , Othello and Ataxx, are only a free registration away. Free
subscriptions are limited to twenty games a day, however. If your gaming
needs exceed that, you'll need to purchase a
monthly or quarterly subscription.
ArcadeTown: 3D Tic-Tac-Toe: http://www.arcadetown.com/3dtictactoe/
When you add another dimension to the usual three-by-three two-dimensional
board, tic-tac-toe is no longer trivial, and it may take a few games until
you can easily visualize the three boards stacked on top of each other.
One interesting twist to the game play is that although each "three
in a row" earns you a point, the game is not over until all the cells
are filled. At Arcade Town, the human player (that's you) always starts,
and always plays as X.
Boulter's Tic-Tac-Toe: http://boulter.com/ttt/
This game is unique because it lets you customize the dimensions of your
board. You can choose from the traditional three-by-three, or any size
up to seven-by-seven. Of course, increasing the size of the board, increases
the difficulty of the game. Other choices include who goes first, and
whether you want to be X or O. And for those interested in programming,
the author provides a behind-the-scenes look at the game's decision-making
logic.
Russ' Web Education: http://home.earthlink.net/~bmgei/educate/intro/eduintro.htm
This site is fun to read because of both the ideas, theoretical and practical,
and the look of the site.
Cooperative learning Web Sites: http://home.capecod.net/~tpanitz/starterpages/clsites.htm
Teacher Circle: http://www.teachercircle.com/
This site includes teacher articles, links to teacher sites, discussions
on various educator topics, and even teacher polls if you're interested
in what others think. It also includes free email, calendar, and lesson
plan storage space for you to use.
iknowthat.com: http://www.iknowthat.com/com
This is a great interactive site that kids (or adults!)
could stay at for hours!
Chateau Meddybemps: http://www.meddybemps.com/index.html
Primary grades stories and games. The site includes a teachers guide as
well.
Everything Preschool: http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
TEACHERS' MENTOR: http://teachersmentor.com/
Assistance for teachers PreK - 5 from a retired teacher.
Research Validating K-8 Web-Based Instruction
from United Learning: http://www.unitedlearning.com/streaming/evaluation.cfm?id=315
This is a a study validating the effect of streaming video in classrooms.
The evaluation involved students from three districts
in Virginia, the participation of numerous schools and teachers, and examined
two grade
levels (third and eighth) and two areas of content (science and social
studies).
Education World - Teacher Tools & Templates:
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/index.shtml
Microsoft Office Template Gallery for Teachers:
http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct149.asp
Resources for Teachers:
http://www.senteacher.org/index.php
This collection of 28 printable sheets is found at the SEN Teacher Resource
Page can be customized for your class or for one particular student. Sheets
include a certificate maker, money, rhymes, clocks, and much more.
Write each student's name on a large craft
stick. Put the sticks into a container labeled "Buddy Sticks".
Draw out sticks for student selection. Use Buddy Sticks to group students
for cooperative learning activities, classroom helpers, give aways, questioning/answering
sessions, and just about anything so students are chosen fairly.
EdNA For Schools-Theme Pages: http://www.edna.edu.au/schools/themes/
Just for Administrators: http://www.suelebeau.com/administrators.htm
MarcoGrams: http://www.marcopolo-education.org/teacher/marcograms.aspx
Student Led Conferences Using Portfolios
1. Students set goals for the semester (personal and academic).
2. Each assignment completed requires a standards based reflection which
is placed in a folder of some sort in each content area and kept in that
class.
3. A notice is sent home to parents explaining in detail what student-led
conferences are.
4. About two weeks before the conference another notice with a shorter
definition of SLC and a preferred time is sent home for parents to complete
and return.
5. The week before scheduled appointments, a notice is sent home with
a description of "what to do" during the conference (i.e. Give
your child 10 minutes of uninterrupted time to share his/her portfolio...then
5 minutes of questions...then a team teacher will join you.)
6. When the teacher joins have specific sheets that are completed that
include guiding questions about the student's work (strengths and weaknesses...meet
goals...why do you think...) and based upon these answers a plan is set
up for the next academic semester....Goals...What student needs to do....What
the teacher can do to help....What the parent can do to
help....
7.All parties sign.
Portfolio Assesment
Talk to the kids about what skills the class is going to be covering in
a given 9-weeks. (there are often times when this changes or additions/
deletions are made... the kids understand this from the beginning.) The
class makes a list together of the types of assignments we're likely to
do during this "grading" period. This list may also be modified
during the 9-weeks.
Generally students file *everything* in their portfolios (each class has
a filing cabinet drawer). At the end of the 9 weeks, the students and
teacher decide how MANY items should be in the portfolio. They decide
if there are certain things EVERY kid must have or if it should ALL be
students' choice. There is usually have one major project every 9 weeks
and this automatically goes into the portfolio. Also required is one piece
be writing that they have drafted at least three times.
The kids then choose which items will remain in the portfolio. This is
up to them and up to the guidelines the teacher and the students have
established.
Twice a year there are student-led portfolio conferences. The teacher
doesn't sit in these but is in the room. There may be 4 conferences going
on at once. The class roles play this and practice it a lot before the
conferences.
The other two grading periods are a narrative evaluation,
looking at both the portfolio work and the child's behavior and progress.
Each piece that goes into the portfolio has its
own rubric. Additionally, the kids write reflections on at least 50% of
the items in the portfolio. These discuss the process by which the student
created the item, problems s/he encountered along the way, further areas
to explore/improve, and any other comments the student has on their work.
Why Should Assessment Be Based on a Vision of Learning?: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/rpl_esys/assess.htm
Comparisons of Formative and Summative Evaluations: http://www.nwrac.org/whole-school/overview_tr4.html
Introduction to Evaluation: http://trochim.human.cornell.edu/kb/intreval.htm
Neat Tools: http://www.teachnet.com/powertools/neattools/
Hewlett-Packard - Office Templates: http://www.hp.com/sbso/productivity/office/index.html
School Web Page Templates: http://www.massnetworks.org/resources/sun/schools/template/Template-
OV.html
Free PowerPoint Templates for Students and Educators:
http://www.websiteestates.com/education/templatesindex.html
DiscoverySchool's Puzzle Maker: http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com
WebQuest Design Templates: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm
MiddleSchool.net: http://middleschool.net/
American Teachers: http://www.americanteachers.com/
Best on the Web for Teachers: http://teachers.teach-nology.com/index.html
Getting Ready to Teach-Resources for Teaching
Assistants: http://www.uni.edu/walsh/teach.html
Funschool: http://funschool.com/
Nickelodeon Online: http://www.nick.com/
Chateau Meddybemps: http://www.meddybemps.com/
Teaching Current Events via Newspapers, Magazines
and TV: http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/cevents.html
To help students know what to study when
preparing for tests, write specific words that will be included in the
next quiz on the board. Instruct students to highlight the words or phrases
every time they see them in their notes. This procedure helps both students
and parents study for what will be on the quiz.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM RESOURCES: http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/rich/middlecurriculum.htm#rmsscience
The Free Site: http://www.thefreesite.com/
Library in the Sky: http://www.nwrel.org/sky/
Georgia Learning Connections: http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/
Team Meetings(1):
1 day - student concerns and/or parent team conferences
2nd day - presenting student concerns to our team counselor and receiving
feed back from the counselor or conferences
3rd day - student recognition to look for the positive. If a Good News
postcard with a comment from each of the core teachers to a select group
of students per week is sent out, by the end of the year everyone has
received
one.
4th day - team building activities - fieldtrips - interdisciplinary .
units, etc. or review building memos/staff meeting agendas etc.
5th day - organize events and lesson plans for the Homework hotline .
. .
Take time to celebrate staff birthdays with treats and provide some team
staff bonding time.
Have a team agenda topic sign up sheet and try to stay on task and resolve
all that is written up.
Provide the principal with a journal of the discussions
to document the value of team meetings.
Team Meetings(2)
On Fridays, set the agenda for the next week. The team lead writes the
agenda and e-mails it to those involved, including
our principal. Each day someone different is assigned to take the minutes
of the meeting. They are then responsible for typing them up and e-mailing
them to everyone. Keep a folder on the network where they are saved by
month for each school year. That way you can go back to them as needed
if someone has a question.
Make sure at least one day of your agenda is devoted
to discussion of students and/or parent meetings. If no one has any student
to discuss, go on with other agenda items. Also set aside one day each
week for discussion of professional growth items. Try to hand out an article
for the team to read and then discuss it later in the week (Thursday or
Friday may work best). One day the principal comes to the team meeting
for a few minutes.
Make sure you include time to discuss curriculum.
Everyone should know what everyone else is teaching--there may be connections
that can be made by other teachers on the team! We also discuss major
projects, tests and
quizzes for the week so that we avoid scheduling too many on the same
day.
A Good Example is the Best Teacher - NOT:
http://home.earthlink.net/~bmgei/educate/ed_phil/example.htm
Totally Off the Record: http://www.totallyofftherecord.com/
Teacher Salaries-Facts and Articles: http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-15349.html?wtlAC=gs080202,ema
Individualized Curriculum and Assessment
Notebook: http://www.icantech.com/public_web/
Humanities: The Magazine of the National
Endowment: http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities.html
Timeanddate.com: http://www.timeanddate.com/
Create a calendar, among other things
Monthly Activities Calendar: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/activitycalendars/
KidsPsysch: http://www.kidspsych.org/
The University of Illinois Collaborative
Lesson Archive: http://ccb.atmos.uiuc.edu/html/index1.html
contains dozens of lessons for all subject areas and grade levels, submitted
by teachers
LearnNC: www.learnnc.org
Learning Activities: http://www.thedalles.k12.or.us/dry_hollow/dh_faculty/lhughitt/mathactivities/otheractivities.htm
TEACHING STUDY SKILLS AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
TO THERAPISTS, TEACHERS, AND TUTORS
How to Give Help and Hope to Disorganized Students: http://www.resourceroom.net/Sharestrats/2003studyskills.asp
Your Choices Determine Your Future!: http://home.earthlink.net/~bmgei/educate/docs/motivate/choices.htm
Sites for Teachers: http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
Bibliocat Webpage: http://members.aol.com/sskufca/index.htm
Brownielocks and the 3 Bears: http://www.brownielocks.com/
Microsoft Education-Lesson Plans: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans
Teaching Through Technology: http://www.ecb.org/ttt/index.htm
On-line Practice Modules: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
Computer Lesson Plans and Links: http://www.angelfire.com/ks/tonyaskinner/computer.html
Spreadsheet Lesson Plans and Ideas:
http://www.manassas.k12.va.us/round/classweb/volz/excelweb/sslplan.htm
Microsoft Lessons: http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/microlp.htm
Microsoft Lesson Plans: http://www.utc.edu/~tpa/mcallister/lesson.html
Lesson Plans for Every Classroom: http://www.lessonplans.com.au/
Exel Lesson Plans and Tutorials: http://lessonplancentral.com/lessons/Computers_and_Internet/Lesson_Plans/Using_Excel/
Office Lesson Plans: http://www.esconett.org/lajoyaisd/benavides/tie%5Coff-help.htm
Technology Lesson Plans: http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/instruct/lp_tech.htm
Keyboarding Lesson Plans and Ideas: http://www.angelfire.com/ks/tonyaskinner/keybrd.html
Computer Lesson Plans: http://209.15.142.32/cat28_morel.htm
Every Friday, email the next week's assignment
and test schedule, as well as any major due dates coming up, to parents
and students. Include any notes on upcoming guest speakers or field trips,
or notes on what will be studied in class, done in the lab, etc. It gives
parents a way to contact the teacher that is much more convenient than
phone tag. The students like having the information available, in case
they forget the assignment or miss a school day.
CURRICULUM MAPPING: http://www.ncrel.org/info/notes/spring03/index.html
The Spring 2003 issue of NCREL's "Notes and Reflections" provides
a step-by-step guide and includes case examples drawn from the experiences
of NCREL staff. As the introduction notes, "The curriculum-mapping
process supports teacher discussions about how to implement a curriculum
aligned with standards and assessments."
The Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics,
Science, and Reading: http://www.ohiorc.org/
Blain County School District (ID) Curriculum
Web Sites: http://www.bcsd.k12.id.us/district/websites.html
Curriculum Guide and Activities: http://www.msad54.k12.me.us/MSAD54Pages/Curriculum%20Resources/GamesActivities.html
Internet Resources for Children and Teens:
http://www.ericit.org/weblinks/weblinks-02-03.shtml
StoryPlace-The Children's Digital Library:
http://www.storyplace.org/
Lexington Elementary School Libraries: http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Libdept/elem.html
Teacher Progress Report: http://www.middleweb.com//mw/images/TchrProgRpt.pdf
Preschool Printables: http://www.preschoolprintables.com/
Barnes & Nobles University: http://www.barnesandnobleuniversity.com/
Boss vs. Leader: http://www.angelfire.com/nt/Yeoh/Cow.html
Super Kids Sites: http://www.lhric.org/kids/index.html
Intel Education-the Unit Plan Index: http://www97.intel.com/education/exemplary_planning/SelectPlans.asp
Each unit includes an essential question, how it's integrated in other
content areas, rubrics, and ideas for differentiation.
My Project Pages: http://www.myprojectpages.com/
"Built by teachers for teachers, use myprojectpages.com
to create structured online inquiry-based learning activities for the
courses you teach that enable your students to engage in meaningful learning
experiences while online. Use our Wizard interface
to design projects without any knowledge of Web publishing. Edit projects
at any time using our easy editing interface. Your projects are automatically
added to our searchable project gallery; get ideas or use other projects
created by educators like you by visiting our gallery."
General Rubric Generator: http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/general/
RUBRIC FOR GRADING ART: http://www.zimmerworks.com/rubric.htm
Rubric Template: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/Rubrics/Rubric_Template.html
Chicago Public Schools Instructional Intranet
Assessments Page: http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/assessments/
CEDFA (Center for Educator Development in
Fine Arts) Internal Assessment In Art: http://finearts.esc20.net/art/art_assessment/art_as_internal.html
The Real Game Series: http://www.realgame.com/
A simulation game for all subjects and grade levels.
Nicenet: http://www.nicenet.org/
World-Wide-Web based conferencing, personal messaging, document sharing,
scheduling and link/resource sharing designed for post-secondary and secondary
classrooms, distance learning and collaborative academic projects.
BBC-Schools Homepage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Interactive Instructional Designer-a site
for assisting those interested in using technology in education:
http://telr.osu.edu/acd/
Student Made Study Guides
Put one piece of butcher paper on the walls for each topic you want to
discuss (individual characters, themes, etc). Then divide the class into
groups and give each group 1 minute to write as much as they can on each
piece of paper. Next go over each piece of paper one at a time, adding
things as needed.
by Jamie Dickson
RHL School-Free Teacher Resources: http://www.rhlschool.com/
Southside Interactive Learning Games: http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/south/studentgames.htm
Primary Resources-Free Lesson Plans Teaching
Ideas & Worksheets for primary and elemtary teachers: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/index.htm
UK Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre for
students and tutors: http://members.aol.com/skillsworkshop/index.htm
MSAD 54 Teacher Resources-Free Worksheets:
http://www.msad54.k12.me.us/MSAD54Pages/Curriculum%20Resources/TeacherResources/FreeWorksheets.html
Curriculum Mapping: A Process for Continuous
Quality Improvement: http://www.ncrel.org/info/notes/spring03/index.html
Innovative Teaching Concepts: http://www.todaysteacher.com/
FREE-Federal Resources for Educational Excelence:
http://www.ed.gov/free/
"Whenever I give a major test, the kids
have a chance to improve their scores by doing a test autopsy: * Corrections
are worth 1/2 point
* Only grades of C or lower can do an autopsy (too many kids wanting to
make the A into an A+)
* Students have about a week from the date they get the test back to do
the autopsy. (This way they still remember the unit and it can reinforce
learning) This date is flexible - usually they're due on a Friday. I post
this date on both the calendar and the assignment board.
* Yes, they can take them home, use their books or internet - anything
to fix the answers. I never give open book tests (I call those worksheets!)
so research may very well be required to fix mistakes. Most kids also
refer back to the study sheets I distribute the first day of a unit.
* I request that they make their corrections in a different color than
the original (pen vs pencil or blue vs black ink, for example) This makes
it easier to recorrect papers. They make their fixes on the original test,
too, which makes it handy at conferences.
+ I added a self-reflection piece since I really believe in self-reliance.
The requirements are that it be about 1/2 page and focus on behavior.
("I got an F because I didn't study" vs a laundry list of which
questions they missed) They also must include a plan to avoid this type
of score in the future.
* Kids are not expected to do a test autopsy. For example, I do not assign
detention if they don't do one - they just have to keep the grade they
earned. In life, if we don't fix our mistakes we can choose to just deal
with the consequences instead, like getting fired!"
from Debbie Barber, a sixth grade teacher at Ackerman Middle School in
Canby, Oregon
6 rules for a middle school class
1. Arrive on time and be ready to work.
2. Bring all materials to class.
3. Show respect to other students and the teacher at all times.
4. Raise you hand for permission to speak or get on the floor.
5. Do not bring food, candy, etc. to class.
6. No grooming of makeup or hair in class.
from Kristal Doolin
3 rules for the classroom:
1. Take care of yourself.
2. Take care of others.
3. Take care of materials.
Integrated Curriculum in the Kids' Wings Little Red Schoolhouse:
http://suzyred.com/
PrimaryGames.com: http://primarygames.com/
Ready Reference: http://www.melissadata.com/Lookups/index.htm
Demographics--United States
Various Zip Code, Area Code, Street Look-Up Databases (U.S. and Canada)
Here are a few examples of what you can access. You'll need to spend some
time with this one to see all of the data that's available.
++ ZIP-City-Phone
"Lookup ZIP Codes, city names, the location of phone numbers or the
cities covered by an area code."
++ Street Name
"Enter any street name in the U.S. and get a listing of which states
and cities have the street name. Even displays local street address detail."
++ Income Tax Statistics
"Income tax information by ZIP Code. Includes average AGI, number
of returns, average refund, filing status, age and more."
++ Canadian Addresses
"Lookup any Canadian address and get the Postal Code, time zone and
area code."
++ Area Codes in a Radius
"Displays a listing of the Area Code + Prefixes that fall within
a radius."
++ ZIP Codes by County
"Obtain a list of the ZIP Codes in any county in the United States."
++ ZIP Codes in a Radius
"Displays a listing of the ZIP Codes that fall within a radius."
Electronic Journals in the Field of Education: http://aera-cr.ed.asu.edu/ejournals/index.html
The WWW Is Special For Teachers: http://www.wordrunner.com/SpecEd/
Lesson Plan search: http://www.lessonplansearch.com/
How to Differentiate Instruction: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/planning/
What Teachers Do When No One is Looking: http://www.sde.com/info/TeacherResources/TeacherResourcesMiddleGrades-042103.pdf
A Jeopardy Template is located at: http://www.meadowthorpe.fcps.net/powerpoint_jeopardy_template.htm
PowerPoint Education Presentations: http://www.nebo.edu/nebo/ppt/
Who Wants to Be a Winner!: http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html
DATA Place: http://www.eduplace.com/dataplace/index.cfm
At "The Data Place," a free tool developed by Houghton Mifflin.
Students access hands-on data collection activities, input their data
onto the Data Place web site, compare their results with their
classroom peers and then access (and compare) the data that has been entered
by classrooms across the country. The Data Place provides a Teacher's
Guide and Students sheets for each step of the activity. There are many
opportunities to calculate, reflect and predict.
Viking Treasure Chest of Technology Resources: http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~techresources/
Links for Primary Teachers and Students
ECTLP (Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project):
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/index.html
KidPix for Elementary Teachers: http://www.mtlakes.org/ww/tech/webtools/kidpix.htm
Lesson Plans for Elementary Teachers: http://henson.austin.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-menu.shtml
National Library for Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics:
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/grade_g_1.html
TeacherSource-Early Childhood-PBS: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/prek2.htm
Primary Hotspots for Students and Teachers: http://www.hillelday.org/kindergarten2.html
Shape Books: http://www.shapebooks.com/
Ten Trends: Educating Children for a Profoundly Different
Future: http://www.simulconference.com/ASCD/2003/scs/1273a.shtml
Lesson Plan Templates
Microsoft Office Template Gallery: http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct149.asp
NCRTEC (North Central Regional Technology in Education
Consortium) Lesson Planner: http://www.ncrtec.org/tl/lp/
" This Web site is intended to help teachers write focused lesson
plans. The Planner addresses essential questions that are often overlooked
when planning curriculum units. Teachers bring their own content and are
guided through each section by answering specific questions. The result
is a
comprehensive lesson plan aligned with standards that addresses assessment,
content, teaching strategies and use of technology."
CLRN (California Learning Resource Network) Lesson Plan Builder: http://www.clrn.org/lessons/
This is a web based "wizard" to help create lesson plans that
use technology and are standards-based.
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL): http://www.prel.org/aboutprel/aboutprel.asp
Primary School-sites, lessons, resources: http://www.primaryschool.com.au/
Oklahoma State Department of Education: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultie.html
There is free registration at the site but I went to the links on the
left side without registering.
Kindergarten-Make It Fun and Watch Them Learn: http://www.thekcrew.net/
TALON Learning Object System: http://www.indiana.edu/~scstest/jd/learningobjects.html
"A set of learning objects has been created that are designed for
some of the important styles of learning and teaching. They include; visual
learning, writing skills, critical thinking, time-revealed scenarios,
case studies and empirical observation. The learning objects are designed
and described in terms that the average instructor can readily understand
and redesign for their own courses. They are also designed in such a way
that they can readily be reprogrammed for new applications in other courses
and subject areas, with little or no additional programming."
eMINTS - enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked
Teaching Strategies:
http://emints.more.net/ethemes/resources/index.html
An online collection of over 400 teacher-created lists of links arranged
by common themes taught in the classroom. That's 400 *lists*, not 400
links. They're called eThemes and they're part of the state service.
Stanley: http://disney.go.com/disneychannel/playhouse/stanley/
Scenario Planning: http://www.freepint.com/issues/170403.htm#feature
Whatsonwhere.com: http://whatsonwhen.com/
This site tells about the world's weird and wonderful events and has ticket
and travel offers.
Alberta Teachers, A Workload Study: http://www.teachers.ab.ca/publications/monographs/workload/
and http://www.teachers.ab.ca/publications/monographs/workload/workload10.html
PrimaryGames.com: http://primarygames.com/
United States Education Department's Teacher's Guide to
International Collaboration on the Internet: http://www.ed.gov/Technology/guide/international/resources.html
Max's Sandbox for Kids: http://www.maxssandbox.com/kids/
This site from Max's Sandbox features Max, Maxine, Mon-key, and Sand-bot.
It contains activities and puzzles for younger children.
Increasing Computer Use in Early Childhood Teacher Education:
http://www.citejournal.org/vol2/iss4/general/article1.cfm
This article in CITE journal explores the question of what factors are
related to the incorporation of computers into teaching, by teacher educators
with average computer skills. The article asserts teacher
educators are important for technology infusion efforts and are an important
influence on computer use in PK-12 education.
Humanities Interacive: http://www.humanities-interactive.org/a_base.html
Digital Edge Learning Interchange: http://newali.apple.com/ali_sites/deli/index.shtml
"The Digital Edge Learning Interchange is an online library featuring
National Board Certified Teachers in exhibits of exemplary teaching. Each
exhibit includes an introduction, lesson plan, video clips, student work
samples, assessment tools, resources, research, and teacher reflection.
The lessons focus on using technology with students in a wide range of
subject areas and grade levels."
Personal Educational Press: http://www.educationalpress.org/educationalpress/
Create free educational worksheets such as flashcards, game boards,
and quizzes to print.
Marco Polo - Internet content for the classroom: http://marcopolo.worldcom.com/
What are Middle Schoolers?: http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/info/middleschoolpoem.html
Parent Involvement at the Middle School Level: http://www.middleweb.com/ParntInvl.html
In Case You Missed It-Middle School EMail Insights-Table
of Contents: http://www.middleweb.com/INCASEMISSD.html
The Learning Page-Especially For Teachers: http://learning.loc.gov/learn/
EduPuppy: http://www.edupuppy.com/
"Everything for Early Childhood Education Preschool - Grade 2
Everything listed below is designed to be used together.
The whole unit integrating science, mathematics, technology and geography
is called "The Case of the Shakey Quake," complete with video,
teacher guide, hand outs, a related internet activity, a bibliography,
and a short version of how to integrate all of the materials. It's all
part of the SciFiles series, produced by NASA.
The Case of the Shakey Quake - Teacher Guide: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/docs/gui
des/guide2_02.pdf
The Case of the Shakey Quake - Video: http://www.knowitall.org/nasa/asx/shaky-quake.asx
Catastrophe at Catchalot: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/kids/Problem_Board/prob
lems/quake/index.html
Project Blueprint: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/pbl/blue
print_quake.html
You've Got the Whole World in Your Hands: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/inclass/world_hands.html
Just How DO Those Plates Move?: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/inclass/plates_move.html
Modeled to a Fault: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/in
class/modeled_fault.html
Earthquake Analysis: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/inclass/earthquake_analysis.html
Great Balls of Fire: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/in
class/balls_fire.html
Focus Questions: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/work
sheets/focus_quake.html
What's Up Questions:
http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/worksheets/whats
up_quake.html
Dino Connections: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/athome/dino_connections.html
Plates on a Globe: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/atho
me/plates_globe.html
Earthquake, Earthquake, Read All about It: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/athome/earth
quake_earthquake.html
Daily Shooting Star: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/activities/2002_2003/ath
ome/shooting_star.html
Lesson Plan Suggestions: http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/educators/episodes/2002_2003/use_quake.html
Teachers Depot: http://users.adelphia.net/~lindemarie/
Lesson plans for books, authors, themes, webquests and scavanger hunts.
Project-Based Unit Index: http://europa.tcs.tufts.edu/teach21c/pbu/
An index of WebQuests for all subjects and grade levels.
Kids' Vid: http://kidsvid.hprtec.org/index.html
"Kids' Vid is an instructional web site that gives teachers and students
the tools necessary to implement video production in the classroom."
Casa Notes: http://casanotes.4teachers.org/index.php3
"Casa Notes is designed to allow teachers to quickly make, and customize,
typical notes that are sent home to parents or given to the students."
Notable Pics: http://notablepics.4teachers.org/
"Notable Pics is a tool that allows K-16 teachers and students to
use their own photographs (or those which they have copyright permission)
as the basis of a web-based lesson."
Project Based Learning: What is it?: http://www.4teachers.org/projectbased/
Profiler-Online Collaberation Tool: http://profiler.hprtec.org/
Quiz Star: http://quiz.4teachers.org/index.php3
Create custom quizes that others can take online, post
lesson plans centered around internet websites, and let students do take-home
assignments over the internet at this site.
Think.com - Free Websites and Email for Everyone in your
School: http://think.com/
Calendars
Library and Book Calendar: http://www.libraryhq.com/calendar.html
Instructional Materials Center: Home Page: Scroll to "Upcoming Events
on the Calendar": http://www.umkc.edu/imc/.
Sscroll down to select other months.
Lexington Elementary School Libraries: http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Libdept/elem.html
What Happened on the Day You Were Born?: A WebQuest: http://www.union.k12.ia.us/ukhs/WebQuest/birthday.htm
Any Year-Today In History Page- Scopes System: http://www.scopesys.com/year/
Today In History: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
Month by Month: http://home.nyc.rr.com/teachertools/monthbymonth.htm
Earth Calendar: http://www.earthcalendar.net/
Fact Monster -Today in History: http://www.factmonster.com/cgi-bin/dayinhistory
GENERAL CLIP ART COLLECTIONS & LINK PAGES:
Visual Search Engine: http://www.arribavista.com/
Awesome Clipart for Kids: http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/
GoGraph - Web Graphics: http://www.gograph.com/
Smart Draw: http://www.smartdraw.com/goto.htm
Clip Art Warehouse: http://www.clipart.co.uk/index.shtml
Barry's Clip Art Server: http://www.barrysclipart.com/
Clip Art Theme Page: http://www.cln.org/themes/clip_art.html
Cool Clips: http://dir.coolclips.com/
The Clipart Guide: http://www.clipartguide.com/
Clipart.com: http://www.1-clipart.com/
Over 10,000 free clip art images in over 300 categories
Clipart Gallery SCIENCE, MATH,TECHNOLOGY: http://www.clipartgallery.com/clipart.html
Science Clip Art: http://www.absolutecross.com/graphics/clipart/science/
Science Clip Art: http://www.clipsahoy.com/occupations/science.htm
Cool Clips: http://dir.coolclips.com/Science/
Matt's Charitable Contribution to Math Clipart:
http://www.brookwood.s-cook.k12.il.us/mathart/mathart.htm
Chemistry and some General Science Clipart: http://www.lcc.ukf.net/clipart.htm
Science Clipart: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~ddaniel/science_clipart.htm
Science Clipart Links: http://www.islavista.goleta.k12.ca.us/9899/science/scienceclipart.html
Clip Art Links: http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeskclips.htm
Great graphics for busy Biology Teachers: http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/cramer/PictureIt/welcome.htm
Earth Science Clip Art: http://maroon.com/earthscience/
Free Science Clip Art From Bio-Rad/Sadtler: http://www.softshell.com/Resource/FreeArt/Freegifs.html
Free Weird Science Clipart: http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/WeirdImages/free_clipart_icons_gifs_cartoon_science.html
Science Clipart: http://www.coolgraphics.com/gallery/clipart/science/science.shtml
Comet Clip Art: http://www.challenger.org/tr/tr_body_clip_comet.htm
Animals: http://www.jk-internet.com/freeclipart/animals/index.html
Molecular Arts Corporation: http://www.molecules.com/index.shtml
Invention & Science: http://inventors.about.com/science/inventors/msub28clip.htm
Computer Science Clipart: http://www.studyweb.com/links/282.html
Biology: http://www.mindquest.net/biology/gallery.html
Chemistry: http://chemistry.about.com/science/chemistry/msub7.htm
Math and Science: http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_math.htm
Fonts and Graphics for Math: http://www.educaide.com/download/graphics.html
Chemical Education: http://www.indigo.com/software/gphmac/chemical-education-clipart.html
Science Photos: http://www.photo-guide.com/science.html
Classroom Clipart Sources -Links Page: http://208.183.128.3/techupdate/classclip.html
Education Clipart - Links Page: http://www.zianet.com/cjcox/teacherangel/clipart.html
Certificate Creator: http://www.CertificateCreator.com
Cool Clips - General Education: http://dir.coolclips.com/Education/School/
Education Clipart: http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/clipart/index.html
Educational Clipart: http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm
Certificates: http://www.hayespub.com/templates.html
Free Clipart for Teachers to Use: http://www.fsusd.k12.ca.us/groups/teachers/clipart.htm
Education: http://www.artclipart.com/clipart/education/
Web Sites That Contain Education/School Clip Art - Links Page:
http://www.i-55.com/lynnfleming/educlipart.htm
Clipart for Education - Links Page: http://www.ttsd.k12.or.us/District/curriculum/elem/teacher/clipart.html
Discovery School Clipart Collection: http://school.discovery.com/clipart/
Education Cartoons for Teachers: http://www.borg.com/~rjgtoons/edu.html
The Teachers Corner: http://www.theteacherscorner.net/
Lesson plans, units and teacher resources
The Gateway to Educational Materials: http://www.thegateway.org/
" The key to one-stop, any-stop access to high quality lesson plans,
curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet!"
A Department of Education site.
Boy the Bear's Age Guage: http://www.frontiernet.net/~cdm/age1.html
Go to this link, and type in your birthdate.
Teach With Movies: http://www.teachwithmovies.org
Summerbridge Miami Teachers Lounge: http://www.summerbridgemiami.org/teachers_lounge.htm
Welcome to the Summerbridge Miami Teachers Lounge. Here you will find
links to many online resources including Lesson Plans, Education Search
Engines and activities.
KidKountry: http://www.kidkountry.com/
Kid Kountry features articles by kids on acting, cooking, computers, football,
movies, singing, and much, much more.
Ringling Brs. and Barnum & Bailey's
"CIRCUSWORKS Education Center": http://www.ringling.com/activity/education/
This site ahs downladdable activities and lessons for elementary schoolchildre.
Among the topics are "All about the circus," "Diversity
and geography, and "Animals and their care." There is also a
reading list.
AOL@School: http://school.aol.com/
AOL@ School is a free education portal for K-12 schools that offers an
easy-to-use interface to deliver age-appropriate curriculum content selected
by experts, searchable lesson plans, class projects, online references
and homework help. Additional features include education updates from
each state, kid-safe search tools, and special resources secections for
teachers and administrators with online guides and discussion groups.
The site also offers links to recommended suppliers of educational products
and services, and a free weekly newsletter.
Think Tank:
http://thinktank.4teachers.org/ is designed to help students (grades
3-8) develop a Research Organizer (a list of topics and subtopics) for
reports and projects. Based on the subject assigned, the students can
refine it by choosing from a variety of suggestions and by using a random
subtopic generator.
MysteryPhotos.com: http://www.mysteryphotos.com
Each week a different photo is displayed and students guess
what it is.
Educational/inspirational posters
can be downloaded and printed for free: http://members.aol.com/hheweb/posters.htm
Seating plans for gourp work, video viewing, quiet tests
and hearable discussions from Linda Bryan
Maplewood Middle School, Maplewood, MN
Mode 1: The Center Aisle -- for discussion or book
work
As I look at the class, I see a large aisle from front to back of room
(in fact, there are two "fronts" to the room, and I stalk between
them) with kids seated facing the aisle in five short rows of 3 seats
each on my right and my left. I can easily minister to any kid in the
room by walking only 3 seats back in the row, tops. I walk back and forth,
tapping on any desk of an inattentive kid or helping anyone who's lost.
No one hides! In the center aisle seating plan,
I set it up so that buddies can't see one another across the aisle. Put
one in back corner, the other in front row on the aisle, both on same
side. To correct papers in class, just swap paper
with "someone you trust" in your 3-person row. Works well. Kids
get used to one another, become accepting. Overhead
projector stand can be quickly whipped into the aisle without asking anyone
to move a desk. Kids have to look to right or left to see screen.
Mode 2: Five groups, quick!
The three-desk groups quickly pull together into two sets of six desks
on each side of the aisle, with the two leftover 3-desk sets from the
two sides forming the fifth group in center back (this group requires
more towing of desk than the others). I assign my
seating so that no group has a singleton scholar--I put at least two top
achievers in any group that has one top achiever in it. This keeps kids
from feeling ill-used when group work occurs, and sometimes I get fabulous
work because the group reaches critical mass. Desks
can be arranged so the kids face a center, or just informally make
a six-desks-face-same-way quickie pod. Depends on activity. When
I take attendance in group, I just ask any group that doesn't have 6 kids,
"Who's absent in this group?" The kids tell me. It's faster
than messing with seating charts.
Mode 3: Facing Front for tests, lectures, etc.
All desks are turned 90 degrees left or right so they face front. Voila!
Six rows of 5 desks are facing front. Now all the kids who were on the
aisle are in the center two rows. Most of the kids who were forced to
be in "front seats" are now redefined. It's a break for them
and for me.
Mode 4: Facing Sorta Front for video tapes
The desks on the left side of the room face the center aisle, those on
right face front of room. Looks odd, but it's easier on kids' necks and
we don't have to move as many desks back afterwards.
TIPS FOR GROUPING STUDENTS:
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/classmanagement/organizingtips/4grouping.html
Find four suggestions for seating arrangements for
your students, using selections from index cards, puzzle pieces, and more.
Change them around with the same methods at various times during the year
to refresh your learning environment.
Have your class do a photo montage of their faces to cover
their classroom doors. It could be a class-by-class competition. Take
up-close pictures of each kids' face and have the class design an arts
and craft mural with the pictures.
Rubistar: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
Project-Based learning Checklists: http://www.4teachers.org/projectbased/checklist.shtml
Teach-nology Rubric Generators: http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
Behavior Rubric Generator: http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/behavior/
Choose a clip art selection to head your behavior
chart, and simply click to generate your behavioral
rubric. Tasks and topics include respect for peers and teacher, concern
for learning, punctuality and
preparedness, and character traits.
SCHOOL CLIP ART: http://www.datasync.com/~teachers/school_clipart6.html
Find ten pages of school-related clip art, as well
as holiday themes to use throughout the school year.
TEACHING 90 MINUTE BLOCKS: http://www.cbv.ns.ca/sstudies/activities/management/4.html
If you're finding yourself having to switch to block
scheduling, this site will provide some excellent tips to help make a
smooth transition and use your time to the best advantage.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR COOPERATIVE LEARNING:
http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/CLStrategies(JCCCT).pdf
What works and what doesn't in cooperative learning
situations? These educators have shared the experience of several workshops
and polled even more teachers to collect strategies that are effective
in cooperative situations.
BINGO LEARNING: http://www.teachnet.com/powertools/neattools/blankbingo.html
These printable Bingo card templates can be used in a wide variety of
ways in your classroom--try vocabulary words, spelling, power math questions.
WEEKLY MULTI-SUBJECT ASSIGNMENT GENERATOR:
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/homeweek/
No more excuses--students will have their homework
spelled out for them, Monday through Friday for each individual subject
with this homework generator. Collaborate with other teachers to secure
info for all subjects before generating your assignment sheets.
MOTIVATING STUDENTS: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/motivate.html
This article discusses how to better improve both
student participation and motivation with instructional strategies and
offering structured feedback.
WEB WORKSHEET WIZARD: http://wizard.hprtec.org/
This online tool for teachers allows you to create
your own worksheets or class exercises. Already created worksheets and
forms from other teachers are also available to download and print; search
by subject, grade level, etc.
DEVELOPING TEAM GROUND RULES: http://129.219.116.31/Team_PDFs/TeamGrnd.pdf
Before working in groups on any project, have your
class do this simple exercise. They will collaborate in small teams within
a specified and brief period of time to create a set of rules for any
given team activity. When time is up, they must run to other group tables
to review other rules, and then come back and reform their own.
A VISUAL APPROACH TO DEDUCTIVE REASONING:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/lessonplans/9-12/reasoning/index.html
Using Venn diagrams, students from grades 8 and
up will construct arguments to explore indirect, direct, and transitive
reasoning methods. Student worksheets and a reference sheet are included,
as well as further internet links and help.
Lesson plans.com: http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.html
has a total to over 1,900 lessons. Included in this update are lessons
on writing autobiographies, African jewelry making, mythology, the
American Gothic painting, building a bridge with KNEX, and a well-developed
thematic unit on community. The newest lesson plans can be found at: http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/MRA.htm
Intel Teach to the Future Unit Plan Database: http://www.intel.com/education/unitplans
These lessons are created by teachers using technology in their subject
areas.
DEVELOPING THINKING AND REASONING SKILLS: http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/providers/minds.html
Find well-considered suggestions on how best to
approach a young child's cognitive development, and tips on teaching problem-solving
skills.
COMMUNICATION MILESTONES: http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/communication.html
From birth through to age five, here are the developmental
guidelines to look for in young children's attempts to communicate with
their external world.
Easy Seating and Drills: http://www.concentric.net/~Leboom/index.shtml
A shareware program to download for seating charts, making groups, randomy
calling on students, etc. It can display the name(s) of the student on
the TV monitor. The download is a basic program that is small enough to
fit on a floppy disc, and lets you print out a weekly chart that can be
used to take attendance and make comments.
SEVEN PRACTICES OF GREAT TEACHERS: http://www.edpsych.com/TeChalk1.html
Especially included here for beginning teachers,
this is a list with some tips on just what can make the
difference between an average and a great teacher.
EARNING RESPECT FOR TEACHERS: http://www.edpsych.com/TeBreak2.htm
Five common sense tips discuss how discouraged teachers
might put respect back into their positions--from parents, other professionals,
and themselves.
SAMPLE ENROLLMENT FORM: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7788/0999.html
Here is a sample enrollment or pre-enrollment form
for preschool care providers.
Reciprocal teaching - What it is: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/atrisk/at6lk38.htm
STUDENT WORKSHEETS AND TEACHER TIMESAVERS: http://worksheets.teach-nology.com/
Take a good look at this site for all the downloadables
and printables it offers all teachers, for use
throughout the year. Find student worksheets across the curriculum, lesson
and assignment generators, graphic organizers, and rubrics.
PREVENTIVE DISCIPLINE: http://www.schoolfutures.org/inteadisc.html
New teachers are very often intimidated by classroom
management issues. Here are some pointers on getting you started with
positive and firm discipline approaches before you enter your classroom.
WEB WORKSHEET WIZARD: http://wizard.hprtec.org/
This online tool for teachers allows you to create
your own worksheets or class exercises. Already created worksheets and
forms from other teachers are also available to download and print; search
by subject, grade level, etc.
CLASSROOM CHARTS: http://abcteach.com/directory/teaching_extras/general_formsnotes/charts/
Several useful teacher charts are available here
to download and print, including assignment forms, award charts, calendars,
reading logs, weekly planners, and more.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL IDEAS: http://www.schoolfutures.org/inteaideas.html
Excellent suggestions are collected here for simple
and useful classroom management and instructional activities--very creative.
OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FORM: http://nsccux.sccd.ctc.edu/%7Eeceprog/obssty.pdf
If you need to monitor the development of individual
students beyond the normal report cards or possibly for behavioral problems,
here is a form to help you properly conduct and record your observations.
LABEL TABLES: http://faldo.atmos.uiuc.edu/CLA/LESSONS/2472.html
Encourage spelling, vocabulary, and reading skills
for kindergarten and first grade with this learning concept of label tables.
SCHOOL CLIP ART: http://www.school-clip-art.com/
Much here to choose from throughout the school year
to use for your many projects.
2ND GRADE CURRICULUM: http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/grade2.html
This site offers Canadian curriculum content, but
the resources are outstanding for any 2nd grade classroom. Projects are
included with each core unit description.
MULTIGRADE CLASSROOMS INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES: http://www.nwrel.org/ruraled/multigrade.html
This article addresses key concepts and guidelines
for maintaining effective learning environments while teaching in challenging
multigrade classroom situations.
TIC TAC TOE SKILLS REVIEW: http://www.teachersdesk.org/misctic.html
Use this fairly easy to make format for virtually
any skills review--reading comprehension questions, social studies facts,
science review--all would lend themselves nicely to this hands-on, interactive
group exercise.
CUTTING DOWN ON FORGOTTEN MATERIALS: http://www.teachersdesk.org/forgotten.html
Find a brief article here outlining a tried and
true method for cutting back on "forgotten" student note-
books and texts.
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER GUIDE: http://www.middleweb.com/1stDResources.html
This site offers a large resource for new middle
school teachers, and includes tips for discipline, classroom management,
suggestions for the first days of school, downloadable forms and letters
links, and more, all collected in one place.
K12 NATION: http://www.k12nation.net/
K12 Nation offers educators a free calendar service,
where they can post class lists, notes, and homework online for both parents
and students to view. A messaging service is also available; registration
is required.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING: http://www.utc.edu/Teaching-Resource-Center/CoopLear.html
Several resources on cooperative learning strategies
and techniques are offered at this site. Activities
for group projects include three-step interviews, double entry journals,
paired annotations, focused
listings, and more. Several of these exercises can be used for mini-activities
to sum up the day's learning and help focus and promote good student study
skills.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING LESSON PLANS: http://www.coedu.usf.edu/%7Emorris/lp_index.html#cooperative
Find cooperative activities across the curriculum
for both mini and larger student projects. Several
exercises are available for language arts, reading comprehension, vocabulary
development, and writing.
2001 Bulletin Board Ideas Library: http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/decor/bboards/index.html
Includes download for Homeworkopoly Game
Lesson plans
A a helpful hint is color coding. For example, use green for the objectives;
purple for the state goal correlation, black for the assignments/assessment;
red for reminding about future tests. Graphics can be used to get a quick
visual or reminder about the lesson. Lesson plans can be created in Micorsoft
Publisher, Officer, or Exel.
California Academic Content Site: http://www.csun.edu/~hcbio027/k12standards/
California Standards listed by grade and subject area
Journal writing for projects
1)Students could keep a "WORK JOURNAL of the project to turn in with
the project....Work Journal could include EXPOSITORY WRITING where the
student explains each step of the project (helps them understand things
have a beginning, middle and end; NARRATIVE RESPONSES to the project where
the student writes his feelings about the project, both positive and negative;
FEEDBACK WRITING where the student tells the teacher if he/she thought
the project was worthwhile and why, and whether the teacher should do
same project again next year and at least three improvements the students
would do to the project if they were the teacher; and also the tried and
true RECOMMENDATION WRITING where the student recommends the project or
does not recommend the project to a friend...must have at least three
reasons for doing either.......WORK
JOURNAL could also be called LEARNING LOG or ARCHITECT'S LOG is building
is involved.
2)As the students are working on a project, give them the last 5 minutes
or so of each day to work on the following questions. After the project
is completed, the students can then write a paper/essay
about the project.
a) Why did you choose the
project?
b) What do you plan to do with the final project?
c) What was the process for making the project? (Include all steps.)
d) What problems did you encounter while working on the project?
e) How did you solve those problems?
f) Did you receive any help on the project? If so, tell who helped and
how they helped you.
g) What was your favorite part of making the project? Why?
h) Are you happy with the final project? Why or why not?
i) What do you plan to do with the final project? Have you changed your
mind from before
beginning the project? Why or why not?
Kidproj: http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/projects.html
Current and ongoing projects, also several projects that are taking place
in KidSpace. There is a
link to all Kidproj past projects and on the bottom of the sidebar of
the page there is a link to Kidproj projects in other languages.
Laura Candler's web site: www.lauracandler.com
has ideas for cooperative learning, ready to use management tools and
ideas that encourage teamwork and responsibility.
Reach Out: www.reachoutmichigan.org
has simple hands-on science experiments you can incorporate in your
science curriculum.
Out2Teach.com: http://out2teach.com/
Out2Teach.com proves that in the technology age, sometimes its the
students who know best. Focusing on the integration of technology into
the classroom, this very professional student-created site provides a
categorized link database where teachers can turn to find new and unique
ideas for improving classroom instruction. Out2Teach also offers educators
tips on how to update and create
their own web sites under the constraints of limited time and resources.
TYPICAL COURSES OF STUDY, WITH RESOURCES: http://www2.worldbook.com/students/course_study_index.asp
From preschool through to grade 12, here is a solid resource for reference
on typical courses of study for each individual grade level, along with
selected and related resources.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING: http://www.utc.edu/Teaching-Resource-Center/CoopLear.html
Establish good teamwork skills and essential collaborative
efforts through cooperative learning projects. Here is a background on
how to facilitate small team tasks, with structures and techniques to
guide you through step by step. Expectations, student roles, questioning
guides, and journal entries are all covered.
SchoolNotes.com: http://schoolnotes.com
You are able to link websites on this board and have daily updates. It
is extremely user friendly for parents and students. It allows users to
e-mail teachers from the site as well.
ABC Tech Network: http://www.abcteach.com/index.html
This site has many different topics useful for teachers,
including month by month activities, themed units, portfolio pages, etc.
Preschool and Kindergarten Sites
http://kayleigh.tierranet.com/index.htm
http://geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/1213/
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/
http://artswire.org/kenroar/lessons/early/early.html
http://www.mikids.com/kinders.html
http://teams.lacoe.edu/village/k3.html
http://www.kinderstart.com/learningactivitiesandcrafts/
http://www.little-g.com/shockwave/frame.html
http://www.kinderkorner.com/
http://juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/ants.html
http://www.primarygames.com/default.htm
READY, SET, PLAN: http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/02_PreK_GetReady.pdf
Perhaps particularly for the new preschool teacher,
this site offers a good resource for planning your
curriculum, activities, and hour-to-hour school day. Steps for planning,
themes, resources, and teaching activities are included.
DEVELOPING A PRESCHOOL MATH PROGRAM:
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/02_PreK_Number.pdf
Extensive activities use manipulatives and hands-on
exercises to explore the world of mathematics. Preschoolers will learn
to compare, measure, take away, sort, and classify. Six lesson plans are
included, along with student worksheets.
Discovery School's Lesson Planner: http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/lessonplanner/index.html
Lesson Planner will help organize your busy classroom. Now you can create
and store your lesson plans in your Custom Classroom account! Edit, print
or download your lesson plan to your computer with a click of the mouse.
Even more link to puzzles, worksheets and quizzes that you have
created
with the teacher tools on DiscoverySchool.com! To
save your lesson plans, you need to register with Custom Classroom. For
information on how to register, http://school.discovery.com/customclassroom/about.html
TEACHER FORMS AND LETTERS: http://www.teachertools.org/forms_dynam.asp
Almost every form and letter you would use during
the school year--plus some--are available
to download and print here. Also find useful learning tools, such as multiplication
tables, a summer packet for sending home over the holidays, goal tests,
lesson plan books, and more.
ACTIVITY CARD ARCHIVE: http://members.aol.com/A123836526/ActivityCard//archive.html
Here is a simple way to plan general homework or
daily drills for the next school year. This activity card archive offers
math and language arts activities for each school day. Printable, along
with answer sheets and record tracking sheets.
TEACHER WEB PAGE CREATOR: http://TeacherWeb.com/IdxStates.htm
Specifically designed for busy educators, no programming
is necessary to create web pages with this online tool--free for teachers.
You will plug in some background information, select colors and designs,
or even specialize graphics to match your class of French, Music, Language
Arts, Math, etc. Your web page will contain bullets for announcements,
calendars, links, etc. The search engine on your links page is Yahooligans
for kids.
WorkSheets4Teachers.com: Create-your-Own: http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/main/worksheetfeature.htm
Follow two or three easy steps to create your own worksheets. These include
Word Scrambles, Matching Columns, Fill in the Blanks and much more!
Pittsburgh Teachers Institute: PTI Curriculum Units Online:
http://www.chatham.edu/PTI/curriculum-new%20page.htm
The Pittsburgh Teachers Institute offers teachers
the opportunity to develop curriculum units for their classrooms. The
units, from 1999 to 2001, are designed for all levels of students and
cover integrated units in Mathematics, Science, English and the Social
Sciences. Many of the resources listed are print resources, so the lessons
from 1999 have good ideas and not bad links.
Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle
School, High School,
College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Science (General), History & Social Studies (General),
Mathematics (General)
AWARDS MAKER: http://kidbibs.com/awards/card.htm
Choose your award title (Incredible Growth, Attentive
Listener--there are plenty of creative titles here togo around your entire
classroom), then the graphic, and your message. This award maker is set
up as an email award service, but, as the site suggests, if you send the
award to your own email address, you can then print it out instead.
I'D PREFER: http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6091.html
Would your students prefer to be good-looking, or
athletic? How about smart, or athletic? Questions
such as these should provoke interesting discussions with your class.
RUBRICS AND EVALUATION RESOURCES: http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ho.html
Several different sources cover assessments and
rubrics for such diverse student work as book reports, multimedia projects,
and writing exercises.
GRIDS TO ORGANIZE THINKING: http://www.fno.org/oct97/grids.html
Critical thinking skills rely upon organization
to help them develop. These grid selections will help students to classify
their thinking processes along several topics. If they are not familiar
with the material, have them do a brief online search for information
first.
CONCEPT MAPPING: http://www.graphic.org/concept.html
Mind mapping techniques will surely build useful
foundations for student work and research in the upper grades. This site
offers demonstrations and guidelines to help them understand and master
these skills.
Teachers looking for high-quality resources related to
a unit of study will find the resources found at http://www.museumstuff.com.
MuseumStuff.com is dedicated to creating a web based guide to
museum related information. Information includes links to museum websites
and virtual exhibits, educational and entertaining games and activities,
and extensive learning r |