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CESU SURFING LIST FOR TEACHERS Disclaimer: This page is a work in progress and is only intended to offer some interesting web sites for teachers to explore. |
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Not a lot of time? Check out those marked with * first! Parenthetical comments indicate grade levels addressed, and type of resources available. "Links" indicates a variety of links from the page to additional resources. Disclaimer: links from pages outside of CESU may not work! If links are not working on any CESU page (see address), please let me know and I will remove or update them: joanne.finnegan@cesu.k12.vt.us.
ABOUT TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Connecting Student Learning and Technology (K – 12, Article, Lesson Ideas) Has several ideas for integration of technology, particularly Chapter 2: Classroom Activities and Chapter 4: Classroom Technology
Educational Technology Program and is geared toward technology-based
instruction. The World at Your Fingertips by Jan Hawkins (Article) Edutopia is a great online magazine for teachers. Up to date articles and resources about education including, but not limited to, technology integration.
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your colleagues. ClassZone (Grades 6 – 12, Textbook support materials) Recommended by Margaret C. at MMU, this site support McDougal Littell textbooks. Classroom activities can be used without owning the text though they are listed by textbook chapter. * Mrs. Mitchell's Virtual School (K - 8, Lesson Ideas, NH Graded Curriculum Links) A lot of great links to content for grades K - 8. A great resources for elementary and middle school teachers! * Smithsonian Museum (K – 12, Lesson Plans, Reference, Articles, etc) Click Here to View the lesson plans page Links to all of the museums at the Smithsonian. You could spend days here browsing the information! Lots to offer. * Vermont Curriculum Related Internet Links (K – 5, Links) This site, maintained by South Burlington Orchard School Library-Media Specialist, Donna Macdonald, has a wealth of resources that are connected to the Vermont Standards and Curriculum.
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Digital Cameras in the Primary Classroom (K – 5, Lesson ideas, advice) Advice about how to use a digital camera with younger students, includes lesson plans and suggestions for ‘rules.’
Google for Educators (K – 12, Tools, Lessons, Communication and Newsletter)
A free, weekly, e-mail newletter that focuses on two topics per week, listing several tested and reviewed educational sites. On the main page you can browse by category or use the search tool located at the bottom of the page (not easy to find). Or, you can go to the EduHound Archives and browse through the weekly topics.
Instructional Uses of the Internet for Elementary Age Students (K – 5, Lesson ideas) * Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators (K - 12, Lessons, Links) Kathy Schrock has maintained a categorized list of links for educators for several years. One of the best sources on the web for information about technology integration. Learning with Digital Images and Video (K - 12, Information, Links) Created and maintained by Sandy Lathem, Professor of Education at UVM, this site has a wealth of information. There are several annotated links to tutorials, and general information about using digital video and digital story telling in the classroom.
TechTrekers (K - 12, Web Quest Links) Thanks to Pam B. at UID for this site with dozens of links to web quests categorized by grade and content area. Last update is 2003, so links may be outdated, but there is a wealth of information worth exploring. You’ve got to see it to learn it! (K – 12, Article, Lesson ideas, Digital Photo Project Ideas) Blog article about using digital photos in the classroom. This site was opened recently and has received a lot of praise. There are free tools, an educator’s discussion group, a blog for educators by written by educators, classroom activites and more. This is worth more than a cursory look! Web Quests (K – 12, WebQuests) The original web quest page. Includes instructions and a tool for creating web quests, as well as a searchable database of web quests already created by teachers. May cost $20 for a two year subscription in the future if not already.
COLLABORATIVE ONLINE PROJECTS ePals (K - 12) iEARN: (International Education and Resource Network) (K - 12)
COMMUNICATIONS The Children's Literature Web Guide (K - Young Adult, Links) Created by a librarian with expertise in children's literature, this site includes resources, book reviews, and links to author web sites. English Online (K - 12, Lessons, Links) Integrating Technology Resources into Your Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum (K – 4; Lessons) Kindergarten: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/bltgrk.htm Grade 1: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/bltgr1.htm Grade 2: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/bltgr2.htm Grade 3: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/bltgr3.htm Grade 4: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/bltgr4.htm This site appears to have been created with a grant and never completed, but there are still lots of good links and ideas for technology integration.
Read, Write Think (K – 12, Lessons, Interactive Activities, Links) This site is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association. The link above takes you to the Student Materials, online activities section. Check out the links to Lessons and Web Resources as well. Lots of great online activities! Writer’s Window (K - 12, Site to publish writing) A site for students to publish writing and receive feedback. Includes continuous stories grouped by age. The "writing workshop" includes writing and publishing advice. HEALTH and WELLNESS KidsHealth (K – 12, Online Activities, Newsletters) Recommended by Nurse Betsy from Jericho Elementary. Targeted for parents and students with sections for kids and teens, they also distribute an e-mail weekly newsletter and “Kids Health in the Classroom” curriculum for teachers . FINE ARTS Art and Music (Links, Lessons) Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids Club (K - 8, Interactive Activities) Music through the Curriculum/ Phil Tulga (K - 12, Interactive Activities) Connecting music to reading, math and science. Lot of lesson ideas and activities.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Bilingual Quizzes (Beginning, Intermediate) Created for ESL students, the quizzes can be used by foreign language students as well. French (Beginning to Advanced, Interactive Activities, Links) French Language (K - 12, Reference, Links) Recommended by Laurie F. at MMU, this site has links to a variety of French language sites and includes gesture of the week, game of the week, quiz of the week, verb of the week, as well as links to tutorials. Learn Spanish (Interactive lessons) Recommended by both Carol A. and Mickey D. at MMU. Site includes tutorials with pronunciation of Spanish words. Spanish (Beginning to Advanced, Interactive Activities, Links)
MATH Breaking Away from the Math Box (K – 8, Lessons, Interactive Activities) Not all activities are related to technology. There are several that use graphing calculators and many could be adapted to using with the SMARTBoard. Will take some time to search through these. Explore Learning (Gr. 6 - 12, Interactive Activities, $) Recommended by Will W. at MMU, this site has many interactive activities for Math and Science, searchable by grade level and content. Great for use with a SMARTBoard. Thirty day trial, subscription pricing available by request, or e-mail Will to find out what he pays. Illuminations (K – 12, Lessons, Interactive Activities, Links) New Zealand Maths (K – 12, Activities, Lessons, Links) What we call math, the British call “maths” and they really know now to create great online activities. Lots to explore. Again thanks to Mary C. * National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (K - 12, Interactive Activities) This site, recommended by Dave J. at CHMS is also listed on K-4 Math Sites page. Searchable by grade level and math content. Lots and lots of great activities. Purple Math (Grades 5 – 12, Online Activities, Quizzes, Worksheets) Recommended by Cindy C. "This is one of my favorite math website … it is a big help to me to show lessons or units in a different way than the standard books." *Shodor (K – 12, Lessons, Lots of Great Interactive Activities, Links) Thanks to Mary C. for sharing this terrific site. Lots to explore.
SCIENCE Cells (Grades 5 - 8; Links) Chemistry: Chemistry Software and Science Teaching Resources (Grades 7 - 12, Downloadable, Interactive Software, Links) CyberPhysics (Gr. 6 - 12, Online lessons) Explore Learning (Gr. 6 - 12, Interactive Activities, $) Recommended by Will W. at MMU, this site has many interactive activities for Math and Science, searchable by grade level and content. Great for use with a SMARTBoard. Thirty day trial, subscription pricing available by request, or e-mail Will to find out what he pays. Human Body (Grades 5-8, Links) Human Body: Body Systems Web Lessons (Gr. 3 – 8, Lessons, Interactive Activities) Some of the links are dead and some are blocked due to the type of site it is (allows kids to get around our filters), but there are also some great web activities to support learning about the human body. Biology I Animations, Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links (Gr. 7 - 12, Links to Interactive Activities/Lessons) Compilation of many interactive online activities listed by content including basic chemistry. Many links. National Earth Science Teachers Association (K - 12, Articles, Links) National Science Foundation: Classroom Resources (K - 12, Articles, Lessons, Links) National Science Teachers Association (K - 12, Articles, Lessons, Interactive Activities) Take note of this interactive activity: Nervous System Guide Physics (K - 12, Links to online resources, Interactive Activities)
SOCIAL SCIENCES Best of History Websites (K – 12, Links) This site proclaims to provide “quick, convenient and reliable” access to “the best history” websites. It was created by Thomas Daccord and is maintained by Justin Reich, both teachers at Nobel and Greenough School in Massachusetts. Both of these teachers are avid users of technology in the classroom. Economics (7– 12, Links) Thanks to Laurel B. at MMU for the following links: National Council on Economic Education: http://ncee.net Foundation for Teaching Economics: http://fte.org/ National Endownmebt for Financial Education: http://www.nefe.org National Entrepreneurship Education Consortium: http://www.entre-ed.org Geography: Xpeditions (K – 12, Lessons, Online Activities, Links) This site supports the National Geography Standards with lesson ideas, tools, interactive activities, maps and links to other resources. Sponsored by National Geographic. Geography: Maps that Teach (Gr. 3 - 12, On-line interactive maps) * History Channel (K – 12, Lesson Ideas, Streaming Video, Newsletter) Thanks to Don A. from MMU for sharing this site! A wealth of resources for classroom use including lesson ideas, historical facts and information, videos, famous speeches and more. History: Children’s Encyclopedia of Women (Gr. 3 – 5, Reference) Be aware that this site was created by third and fourth graders in a NY School and some links do not work.
Quoted from the site:Welcome to NationMaster, a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Younger students may not be able to use the site independently, as it requires a lot of reading and navigation, but it is a great resource. Note: The Encyclopedia Link is to Wikipedia and there are ad links on the page.
Quoted from the site: Welcome to StateMaster, a unique statistical database which allows you to research and compare a multitude of different data on US states. Site includes a great deal of statistics, maps, and graphs. Younger students may ot be able to use the site independently, but it would be a valuable resource for the study of the United States in Grade 4. Note: There are ad links on the page. The Center for Teaching History with Technology (K – 12, Links) Links to sites that offer history lesson plans, activities, tutorials, webquests, as well as podcast, blog and wiki tutorials. Also includes links to Inspiration tutorials and examples for use in History.
SOFTWARE and TOOLS Citation Machine (Online Tool for citing resources) Recommended by Tonya R. at MMU, this site allows you to type in information about a resource using the style you desire, and returns the proper citation for cutting and pasting into a document. An online tool that guides you through the process of developing a Web Quest. Graphic Organizers (K – 12, Interactive Activities, Software) Using graphic organizers is required in the Technology GEs and they are also great organization tools for our students who think and learn visually. Though Kidspiration and Inspiration are great to use with students, sometimes a simple one-purpose application might be easier. Check out the links from this page to find a variety of free on-line and downloadable tools. Hot Potatoes (K – 12, Puzzle Creation Software) Open Source, downloadable software to create Cloze, Matching, Mixing,Crossword and Quiz activities. This software will interface with Moodle so you can create puzzles and put them into Moodle lessons. Puzzlemaker (K - 12, Puzzle Creation Online)
TEACHER RESOURCES Edhelper (K – 12 Teachers, All Subjects, Lessons, Printable Worksheets and Puzzles) Recommended by Linda P. at Jericho Elem. You need to pay a subscription fee of $20/year to download and print worksheets. Google for Educators (K - 12 Teachers, Teacher Tools) Relatively new, Google has consulted with educators around the country to create an online community for teachers. Note the Tools and Activities pages. Math Fact Café (K – 4, Worksheets, Interactive Activities) Recommended by Jeanne A. at Richmond Elementary. Free now, but may need to pay in the future. Pre-generated or build your own worksheets, online practice and interactive flash cards. Includes up to three digit: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; time, decimals, fractions and percent. Intervention Central (K – 12 Teacher, Articles, Links) Recommended by Shelley F. at MMU, this is a site with lots of articles for teachers regarding behavior issues and classroom management. Preschool Printables (PreK - 1 Teacher) Recommended by Mia C. at UID. Free printable games, charts, signs, certificates, awards, etc) The Learning Page (K - 6 Teacher, Articles, Printable Worksheets, Clip Art, eBooks) Recommended by Mia C. at UID. Must sign up for the free membership to get resources.
TUTORIALS Almost Everything You Need for Using Excel in the Classroom (Gr. 4 – 12 Teachers, Tutorials, Lessons Ideas) * Internet4Classrooms – Online practice modules (K – 12 Teachers, 5 – 12 Students) On-line self-directed practice modules for a variety of computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Inspiration, and Kidspiration. Great if you need to find out quickly how to do one task in one of these applications.
VERMONT Vermont Geographic Alliance (Gr. 3 - 12, Resource) Includes the Online Vermont Geography Textbook (Scroll down to link on the left of the page.) Vermont Secretary of State Kids Pages (States K - 12, though appears targeted towards youth in grades 3 - 8, Links, Reference) |
