Thursday, June 7, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
Evidence Based Posting #4
I have been thinking about the use of blogs in schools. I think they can be a great tool to classroom learning and a good assesment tool for teachers. I found and article entitled Up for Debate. It discusses some negative points to blogging. It is interesting that these blogs are being compared to myspace. Bloggers can post anythign they want and the content is not being reviewed or censored. This is where bulling can take place. The blog pages are being compared to passing notes in class or talking on a party line. The only differnce here is that the message reaches many more people than just the the person next to you.
I think that if blogs are going to be used in the school setting there should be strict guidelines for use. They should also be closly monitored.
Up for Debate
By Elizabeth Millard
September 2006
http://www.districtadministration.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=770"
I think that if blogs are going to be used in the school setting there should be strict guidelines for use. They should also be closly monitored.
Up for Debate
By Elizabeth Millard
September 2006
http://www.districtadministration.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=770"
Monday, May 28, 2007
Site of the week May 28
My site of the week is http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
This site contains educational games as well as printouts and activities for children. The site is organized by subject. It also offers the activities in several different languages. You are able to access the site and materials but in order to print them off you need to subscribe. $20.00 per year. If this site has what you are looking for this is really a good deal.
Standards:
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States
This site contains educational games as well as printouts and activities for children. The site is organized by subject. It also offers the activities in several different languages. You are able to access the site and materials but in order to print them off you need to subscribe. $20.00 per year. If this site has what you are looking for this is really a good deal.
Standards:
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States
Monday, May 21, 2007
Evidence Posting #3
Are you a gamer? Are your students gamers? Do they enjoy playing the computers games that are educational? Do these educational games help your students to master facts? Do they help to encourage learning?
The article I read entitled Speaking Out Edugaming-A Bad Idea for All Ages
The idea of computer games being educational or edutainment is not really a new idea. Corporations have poured millions of dollars into this media and it has been fruitless. I did some research on this subject last semester. When I first began my search I thought the only games that fell into this category were the Everyday Math, Kidspiration type games. In my research I found that "educational" games that were geared toward older students (jr. high and up) had the greatest potential for students to actually learn something. These particular games were games that simulated real life work experiences. For example the game Urban Science is based on urban development. The game allows users to build towns and cities from scratch by this I mean Economic, social and the physical look of the city. In this game, players learn to interpret documents, conduct site assessments and they create a land use plan. They learn how to create a proposal for the development and renewal of their city.
I feel these types of real world type games do have educational value. I am not sold on the educational games for the younger students. These seem more like games than a learning tool.
As the article states I believe we can learn a lot by watching students play video games.
What do you think? Are any of you using games in your classrooms?
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1172
Speaking Out Edugaming-A Bad Idea for All Ages
By Gary Stager
The article I read entitled Speaking Out Edugaming-A Bad Idea for All Ages
The idea of computer games being educational or edutainment is not really a new idea. Corporations have poured millions of dollars into this media and it has been fruitless. I did some research on this subject last semester. When I first began my search I thought the only games that fell into this category were the Everyday Math, Kidspiration type games. In my research I found that "educational" games that were geared toward older students (jr. high and up) had the greatest potential for students to actually learn something. These particular games were games that simulated real life work experiences. For example the game Urban Science is based on urban development. The game allows users to build towns and cities from scratch by this I mean Economic, social and the physical look of the city. In this game, players learn to interpret documents, conduct site assessments and they create a land use plan. They learn how to create a proposal for the development and renewal of their city.
I feel these types of real world type games do have educational value. I am not sold on the educational games for the younger students. These seem more like games than a learning tool.
As the article states I believe we can learn a lot by watching students play video games.
What do you think? Are any of you using games in your classrooms?
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1172
Speaking Out Edugaming-A Bad Idea for All Ages
By Gary Stager
Monday, May 14, 2007
Why Teachers Should Have Their Own Websites
Click the link to access my PowerPoint on why teachers should have their own websites.
http://cuip.net/~mwenzel/Wenzel_TeachersWebsite.ppt
http://cuip.net/~mwenzel/Wenzel_TeachersWebsite.ppt
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Hotlist
http://www.museumstuff.com/
This site provides links to museums across the country.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
http://www.smithsonian.kids.us/index.html
This site provides information on former US Presidents along with pictures. There are also additional links for more information on US Presidents. Also contains information about Apollo 11.
16.D.2c (US) Describe the influence of key individuals and groups, including Susan B. Anthony/suffrage and Martin Luther King, Jr./civil rights, in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
http://www.eduplace.com/
This site has resources for grades PreK-6. It contains resources for teachers, parents and students. This site is filled with support materials and activities for the Houghton Mifflin textbooks.
B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.
C. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/
This site is loaded with resources for the classroom teacher in all grade levels. On this site you will find lesson plans sorted by subject and grade level. You will also find brain boosters, puzzle makers and homework help.
6.B.1 Solve one- and two-step problems with whole numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
http://www.brainpop.com/
This is a very cool site. The only issue here is that you need to pay for a subscription. Subscriptions are offered at all different levels from individual to district level. The site is for grades 3-8. There are animated lessons in all subject areas. The site also contains quizzes and timelines. There are lessons that can be used with interactive whiteboards. All subject areas.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.2 Solve one- and two-step problems involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
7.C.2a Describe relationships in a simple scale drawing.
http://www.brainpopjr.com/
This is a very cool site. The only issue here is that you need to pay for a subscription. Subscriptions are offered at all different levels from individual to district level. The site is for grades K-3. There are animated lessons in all subject areas. The site also contains quizzes and timelines. There are lessons that can be used with interactive whiteboards. All subject areas.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.1 Solve one- and two-step problems with whole numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
7.C.1 Determine perimeter and area using concrete materials (e.g., geoboards, square tiles, grids, measurement instruments).
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
This site contains reviews on books for children and young adults. It also contains lists of books that have won awards. It also contains links for teachers and parents for additional literature information. These links have also been rated by the owner of the website.
STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.
B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/
Free interactive math worksheets, lessons, puzzles and homework help.
6.C.1a Select and perform computational procedures to solve problems with whole numbers.
7.C.1 Determine perimeter and area using concrete materials (e.g., geoboards, square tiles, grids, measurement instruments).
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Math lessons and activities for grades Pre-K -12. They have a search tool that allows you to choose the grade level as well as the math standard you are teaching.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/
This site provides an abundance of standards based resources for K-12 teacher. Lessons and tools are sorted by grade level and the standards bench mark that the lesson or tool addresses is listed.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
www.space.com
This site has an abundance of space, astronomy and technology. Offers links to additional resources. This site also has videos and images.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
F. Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth’s place in it.
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/
This site contains kid friendly information on roaches, worms and the human body and its functions.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
12.A.2a Describe simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
This site contains all sorts of world history information and images. Also contains video clips from famous times in history. Ages: Middle school and high school.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
B. Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.
B. Understand the development of significant political events.
D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history.
E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history.
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/index.php
This site provide financial responsibility information and activities sorted out by grade levels. All materials are FREE. Grades Pre-K through college.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
http://education.indiana.edu/~socialst/
This site provides teachers with links to Social Studies and History links on the internet. The site also provides a brief description of what is located at each site.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.4kids.org/
This site contains lots of information and fun educational games for kids. The site recommends kid safe internet sites for research and provides a variety of games to reinforce parts of speech, geography and math. This is for the primary grades.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
http://www.epals.com/
This is an online network that connects teachers and their students to other teachers and students across the country. This would be a great for geography, social studies and writing lessons.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.
C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society.
http://sciencespot.net/
This site has lots of resources for junior high science. Also included are activities and games.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
This site is full of resources that document the American experience. This site has captured American history and creativity.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
This site is loaded with video and audio of archaeological sites all around the world.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.funbrain.com
This site contains entertaining math and reading games including the all time classic mad libs. There are also some online books for your students reading pleasure.
State Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers,including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction,multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
http://www.mypopstudio.com/
This site would be good for middle school through jr. high. The site is for girls and is meant to create an open dialog about the media and how people are portrayed. It helps to promote media literacy skills.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
The food pyramid has received a makeover. This site will allow anyone to lug in their age, weight and height and will present the user with a personalize food pyramid. This would be a great supplemental site for a Unit on Nutrition.
STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
STATE GOAL 23. Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
www.aaamath.com
This site offers math practice for grades k-8. Activities are sorted by grade or by skill (addition, subtraction, fractions, etc.)
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.
http://www.kidzone.ws/
This site offers links to Language Arts, Geography, Math and Science. Lesson plans for teachers games and other activities. Grades K-5.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.htm
This site is very cool it offers the ability to use virtual manipulatives in various math areas. Geometry, algebra, data analysis, etc. This gives a great visual for solving problems. Grades Pre-K -12.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.
www.Edhelper.com
A $20 subscription fee will get you access to various games, worksheets and other teacher resources that can be used in the classroom.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/
Adobe offers lesson and activities for digital photography. Complete step by step instructions with screenshots to help you along the way.
NETS-Student standards3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
http://www2.storyplace.org
This is an interactive story time site for young readers. Young readers can participate in the stories by doing anything from singing to typing in details of the stories. Good site for preschoolers.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
http://www.infoplease.com/states.html
This website has lots of information. This link in particular narrows down to the states and gives some history and facts of each of the fifty states.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm
This is a great geography site. It has interactive puzzles of different countries. The learner must place the pieces in the correct locations on the map in order to complete the puzzle.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
http://everyschool.org/u/ohlone/admin/JIMS.htmlThis site has interactive math games for teachers and students grades K-8. Another good resource for practice or lessons using manipulatives.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
www.mathplayground.com
This site is just as it is titled. Math Playground. This site has word problems, Logic reasoning and math games for Kindergarten and up.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
This is a good resource and site for chemistry. This site breaks down the periodic table into small chunks of digestible information.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
http://www.amnh.org/
This site contains information about the museums exhibits, past present and future. This is a good resource for science, social studies and math. Free online resources for teachers.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://schoolexpress.com/
This site contains free worksheets that are categorized by grade or subject. Some of the subjects include Handwriting, Language Arts and Math. Memberships are also offered on this site.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
This is a resource for teachers who are developing Webquests. The site has tips for creating your own and it also has examples of Webquests.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Exploratorium is a museum on the web. IT offers links to all sorts of science, math and art related activities.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
Tons of free lesson plans K-4th grade. Plans and ideas are categorized by subject then by grade level. Science projects are also available here.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
http://www.newspuzzles.com/
This site provides all sorts of puzzles and brain teasers for all grade levels.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
This site provides links to museums across the country.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
http://www.smithsonian.kids.us/index.html
This site provides information on former US Presidents along with pictures. There are also additional links for more information on US Presidents. Also contains information about Apollo 11.
16.D.2c (US) Describe the influence of key individuals and groups, including Susan B. Anthony/suffrage and Martin Luther King, Jr./civil rights, in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
http://www.eduplace.com/
This site has resources for grades PreK-6. It contains resources for teachers, parents and students. This site is filled with support materials and activities for the Houghton Mifflin textbooks.
B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.
C. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/
This site is loaded with resources for the classroom teacher in all grade levels. On this site you will find lesson plans sorted by subject and grade level. You will also find brain boosters, puzzle makers and homework help.
6.B.1 Solve one- and two-step problems with whole numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
http://www.brainpop.com/
This is a very cool site. The only issue here is that you need to pay for a subscription. Subscriptions are offered at all different levels from individual to district level. The site is for grades 3-8. There are animated lessons in all subject areas. The site also contains quizzes and timelines. There are lessons that can be used with interactive whiteboards. All subject areas.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.2 Solve one- and two-step problems involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
7.C.2a Describe relationships in a simple scale drawing.
http://www.brainpopjr.com/
This is a very cool site. The only issue here is that you need to pay for a subscription. Subscriptions are offered at all different levels from individual to district level. The site is for grades K-3. There are animated lessons in all subject areas. The site also contains quizzes and timelines. There are lessons that can be used with interactive whiteboards. All subject areas.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.1 Solve one- and two-step problems with whole numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
7.C.1 Determine perimeter and area using concrete materials (e.g., geoboards, square tiles, grids, measurement instruments).
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
This site contains reviews on books for children and young adults. It also contains lists of books that have won awards. It also contains links for teachers and parents for additional literature information. These links have also been rated by the owner of the website.
STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.
B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/
Free interactive math worksheets, lessons, puzzles and homework help.
6.C.1a Select and perform computational procedures to solve problems with whole numbers.
7.C.1 Determine perimeter and area using concrete materials (e.g., geoboards, square tiles, grids, measurement instruments).
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Math lessons and activities for grades Pre-K -12. They have a search tool that allows you to choose the grade level as well as the math standard you are teaching.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/
This site provides an abundance of standards based resources for K-12 teacher. Lessons and tools are sorted by grade level and the standards bench mark that the lesson or tool addresses is listed.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
www.space.com
This site has an abundance of space, astronomy and technology. Offers links to additional resources. This site also has videos and images.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
F. Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth’s place in it.
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/
This site contains kid friendly information on roaches, worms and the human body and its functions.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
12.A.2a Describe simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
This site contains all sorts of world history information and images. Also contains video clips from famous times in history. Ages: Middle school and high school.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
B. Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.
B. Understand the development of significant political events.
D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history.
E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history.
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/index.php
This site provide financial responsibility information and activities sorted out by grade levels. All materials are FREE. Grades Pre-K through college.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
http://education.indiana.edu/~socialst/
This site provides teachers with links to Social Studies and History links on the internet. The site also provides a brief description of what is located at each site.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.4kids.org/
This site contains lots of information and fun educational games for kids. The site recommends kid safe internet sites for research and provides a variety of games to reinforce parts of speech, geography and math. This is for the primary grades.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
http://www.epals.com/
This is an online network that connects teachers and their students to other teachers and students across the country. This would be a great for geography, social studies and writing lessons.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.
C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society.
http://sciencespot.net/
This site has lots of resources for junior high science. Also included are activities and games.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
This site is full of resources that document the American experience. This site has captured American history and creativity.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
This site is loaded with video and audio of archaeological sites all around the world.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.funbrain.com
This site contains entertaining math and reading games including the all time classic mad libs. There are also some online books for your students reading pleasure.
State Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers,including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction,multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
http://www.mypopstudio.com/
This site would be good for middle school through jr. high. The site is for girls and is meant to create an open dialog about the media and how people are portrayed. It helps to promote media literacy skills.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
The food pyramid has received a makeover. This site will allow anyone to lug in their age, weight and height and will present the user with a personalize food pyramid. This would be a great supplemental site for a Unit on Nutrition.
STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
STATE GOAL 23. Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
www.aaamath.com
This site offers math practice for grades k-8. Activities are sorted by grade or by skill (addition, subtraction, fractions, etc.)
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.
http://www.kidzone.ws/
This site offers links to Language Arts, Geography, Math and Science. Lesson plans for teachers games and other activities. Grades K-5.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.htm
This site is very cool it offers the ability to use virtual manipulatives in various math areas. Geometry, algebra, data analysis, etc. This gives a great visual for solving problems. Grades Pre-K -12.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.
www.Edhelper.com
A $20 subscription fee will get you access to various games, worksheets and other teacher resources that can be used in the classroom.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/
Adobe offers lesson and activities for digital photography. Complete step by step instructions with screenshots to help you along the way.
NETS-Student standards3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
http://www2.storyplace.org
This is an interactive story time site for young readers. Young readers can participate in the stories by doing anything from singing to typing in details of the stories. Good site for preschoolers.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
http://www.infoplease.com/states.html
This website has lots of information. This link in particular narrows down to the states and gives some history and facts of each of the fifty states.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm
This is a great geography site. It has interactive puzzles of different countries. The learner must place the pieces in the correct locations on the map in order to complete the puzzle.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
http://everyschool.org/u/ohlone/admin/JIMS.htmlThis site has interactive math games for teachers and students grades K-8. Another good resource for practice or lessons using manipulatives.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
www.mathplayground.com
This site is just as it is titled. Math Playground. This site has word problems, Logic reasoning and math games for Kindergarten and up.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
This is a good resource and site for chemistry. This site breaks down the periodic table into small chunks of digestible information.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
http://www.amnh.org/
This site contains information about the museums exhibits, past present and future. This is a good resource for science, social studies and math. Free online resources for teachers.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
http://schoolexpress.com/
This site contains free worksheets that are categorized by grade or subject. Some of the subjects include Handwriting, Language Arts and Math. Memberships are also offered on this site.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
This is a resource for teachers who are developing Webquests. The site has tips for creating your own and it also has examples of Webquests.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Exploratorium is a museum on the web. IT offers links to all sorts of science, math and art related activities.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
Tons of free lesson plans K-4th grade. Plans and ideas are categorized by subject then by grade level. Science projects are also available here.
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
http://www.newspuzzles.com/
This site provides all sorts of puzzles and brain teasers for all grade levels.
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Site of the Week May 14
My site of the week is http://www.brainpop.com/. This site offers activities and lessons in all subject areas. This site also offers a searchable engine that links up their activities to specific state standards. All you do is enter in the grade level and your state. The search will come back with the subjects that meet the standards and then list the standards as well as provide you with a link to the lessons. This site has free lessons but also has subscriptions available for home or school use. Individual, school or district wide subscriptions are also available. There is also a brainpop junior site for younger children. Check it out!
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.2 Solve one- and two-step problems involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
STATE Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
6.B.2 Solve one- and two-step problems involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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