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From the newsletter, Classroom Connect, Summer 2005
Classroom Today - here you will find Internet activities to do every day.
Lesson Plan Goldmines
Alaska Science Explained: Let's Make a Rocket - ( K - 12 ) - here find resources to build rockets.
University of Saskatchewan:
Social Studies - ( 4 - 12 ) -
offers a compilation of lesson plans and units for elementary
and secondary social studies classes.
National Museum of Wildlife Art - ( K - 12 ) - features several excellent units.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - ( 2 - 12 ) - this site is a great treasure chest of entertaining and educational science experiments.
Storytelling
Lesson Plans and Activities -
( K - 12 ) - at this site author and storyteller Heather Forest
offers 20 innovative lesson plans that support speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills.
A+ Web Gallery
Astronomy for Kids - ( K - 8 ) - this site was developed by amateur astronomer Rick Morris to provide students and novice astronomers with accessible information.
Absurd Math - ( 7 - 12 ) - this site features pre-algebra as it might be used in another dimension.
The @rt Room - ( K - 12 ) - this site created by Dr. Craig Roland features a colourful gallery of children's art from around the world, inspiring art projects, suggestions for students to think like artists, how students can be inspired by their dreams, and recommended art links.
Common Molecules - ( 9 - 12 ) - is a crystallography library of over 500 common molecules produced by a consortium of several universities.
Julia's Rainbow Corner - ( PreK - 1 ) - at this site find safe, enjoyable, and educational games for preschoolers.
Manipula Math with Java - ( 8 - 12 ) - this site has a collection of 279 interactive math applets that lets users manipulate visual images and experiment with mathematical concepts.
National Film Board
for Kids - ( PreK - 12 ) - here find clever activities designed
especially for students.
Royal
Ontario Museum: Kids - ( 4 - 8 ) - has several wonderful
activities and exhibits to engage and educate school weary students.
Science U - ( 4 - 12 ) - this site developed by Geometry Technologies has filled it with cool interactive exhibits, simulations, software, and reference materials.
Streetplay - ( K - 12 ) - here find rules for many street games like "Kick the Can", "Hopscotch", and "Kickball" and many more.
U.S. Historical Documents - ( 6 - 12 ) - this site provides a chronology of United States historical documents with over 100 interesting primary source materials.
Kids' Corner
Storyline Online - ( PreK - 6 ) - this site features about 12 books read by well-known performers, which can be viewed by streaming video.
Dinosphere - ( K - 8 ) - here students can take a virtual tour of the Dinosphere exhibit and find out the profiles of many dinosaur fossils found in the United States.
Arty, the Part-Time Astronaut - ( 3 - 8 ) - here students can explore the wonders of the universe.
AmericanPresident.org - ( 4 - 8 ) - at this site, each presidential biography contains images, articles, and links to presidential papers.
Science of Music
- ( K - 8 ) - this site created by the Exploratorium, invites
students to solve riddles of music as they investigate the Science
of Music.
From the magazine, Technology and Learning, May 2005
Topic : Wireless Solutions
Article written by By Carol Holzberg discusses the notion that technology has gone wireless in a big way, making it possible for schools to connect new computers and other devices to an existing wired network without installing costly hardware drops. She lists sites in her article to answer your questions.
From the magazine, Technology and Learning, June 2005
Topic : Web Research - Ten Tips for the Techno Challenged
Article written By Michael Simkins, Ed.D. - You're in charge and supposed to know everything when it comes to technology. But shhhhh, you don't. Not to worry. Here's your chance to secretly learn a few key, time-saving facts about Internet research. Read his article to learn his ten tips.
Topic : How to Overcome Technology Integration Barriers
Article written By Peter J. Dragula, M.Ed. - Are you one of those teachers overwhelmed by the prospect of "integrating technology" into your classroom? Do you secretly laugh when you hear all of this talk about technology and how it is "so important"? Read Peter's article to learn more.
Topic : The Five Essentials of Technology Facilitators - Successful On Iste help for Technology Integration
Article written By Cheryl Whitfield -
starts off with the question that many school administrators
ask themselves , "What can I do to help my teachers integrate
technology into their daily lesson plans?" Hiring the right
person to assist and support the teachers is a step in the right
direction. Read on for more information.