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From the newsletter, Classroom Connect, Summer 2006
Classroom Today - here you will find Internet activities to do every day.
Lesson Plan Goldmines
Let's Write a Newspaper Story - ( 3 - 8 ) - this stimulating unit on newspaper writing is hosted by the Applied Physics Laboratory at John Hopkin's University.
Money Math: Lessons for Life - ( 5 - 9 ) - this site uses real-life examples to teach how to organize personal finances.
National Council on Social Studies Lesson Plans - ( 6 - 12 ) - at this site, NCSS offers a variety of teaching materials.
Reading Rainbow Lesson Plans - ( K - 6 ) - this popular public television program has created a Theme Week for every month.
First Amendment Schools: Lesson Plans - ( 5 - 12 ) - this site provides a civic framework that enables students to become active citizens.
DonorsChoose.org - ( K - 12 ) - financial assistance is available
from this nonprofit organization to fund hard to find classroom
materials and projects.
A+ Web Gallery
42eXplore - ( K - 12 ) - this site created by Annette Lamb and Larry Johnson, has a pathfinder library organized by general themes, social studies, science, math, language arts, health and fitness, fine arts, and applied arts.
Apples for the Teacher - ( Pre-K - 6 ) - these fun educational materials are organized by subject: arts, language, literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Charlotte, the Vermont Whale - ( K - 8 ) - this site is dedicated to the life of a whale called Charlotte whose bones were discovered in 1849 during the building of the first railroad from Rutland to Burlington.
actDEN: Software Tutorials and Online Courses - ( 7 - 12 ) - this site is a tremendous for students and teachers.
Guys Read - ( K - 12 ) - this site created by teacher and author, Jon Scieszka, hopes to help boys find suitable reading materials.
Kid Info - ( K - 12 ) - assembled by educator Linda Guterba offers students and teachers a wide collection of Web sites for students and teachers.
Reading Rockets - ( Pre-K - 3 ) - the site provides resources for teaching children to read and strategies for kids who are struggling with literacy.
Renewable Energy
- ( 7 - 12 ) - developed to teach students about sustainable
energy, the site explores the basic sources of solar, wind, water,
and biomass energy.
Partnership for Learning - ( Teachers and Parents ) - helps schools and communities work together to educate children.
Science
Wizards - ( K - 12 ) - developed
by science wizard, Ian reed, offers a collection of his "cool
little science demonstrations and simple experiments."
Kids' Corner
Kids Design Network - ( 3 - 6 ) - developed by DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville, Illinois, to ignite children's imagination.
Interactivate - ( 3 - 8 ) - this site presents more than 100 interactive applications that teach math concepts through online manipulatives.
Literacy Center Education Network: Play and Learn - ( Pre -K - 1 ) - provides engaging number and letter activities for parents and teachers to share with young children.
CIESE: Wonderful World of Weather - ( 3 - 6 ) - here find real time data to teach students how to observe and track weather, build and use weather instruments, identify cloud formations, and understand satellite images.
Children's Storybooks Online - ( K - 8 ) - many of the stories at this site use Flash animation to highlight the antics of enjoyable characters.
Barnyard Palace
- ( 2 - 5 ) - here find out how farm animals are raised and much
more.
From the magazine, Technology and Learning, May 2006
Topic : Use Google Maps Mashups in K-12 Education, article By Jeffrey Branzburg
Combining Google Maps features with other resources can provide educators with some handy classroom tools.
Topic : Safe at Home, By Carol S. Holzberg
Web resources can help strengthen the
home/school relationship.
From the magazine, Technology and Learning, June 2006
Topic : Creating a Tech-Infused Culture, by Harry Grover Tuttle
Making technology an integral part of
the educational process takes more than smart purchasing - it
requires a technology coordinator who will implement conscious
strategies that encourage educators to get involved.
Topic : Everyday Innovation, by Michael Simkins
Fostering innovation in your district takes a concerted effort. From changing routine to sending educators to technology conferences, help propel your district toward frequent innovation.
Topic : Tips to Manage a 1:1 Learning Initiative, By Todd Bryant
One laptop per student is a great idea,
provided you can manage it; here are some helpful techniques
and checklists.