Teacher Helpful Websites

By Kaitlin Khomlasaben – CIS221

Lesson Plan Websites

ReadWriteThink: www.readwritethink.org

• Tons of different lesson plans for all grade levels relating to Language Arts. They give overviews of the assignment, as well as videos that either explain the concept or games that cover the lesson.

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The New York Times Learning Network: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com

This site supplies you with a full lesson plan, from the overview down to the materials. It has the option to choose topics from current events or past events, as well as the option to choose between different subjects.

EDSITEment: The Best of the Humanities: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com

Very detailed! It is designed for humanities, which is ideal for a teacher in that specific field. It’s easy to navigate, which always makes it easier for the user. They give many activities related to one topic/lesson plan, which is definitely a plus!

Student-to-Expert Communication Ask Dr. Universe: http://druniverse.wsu.edu

Very direct and easy site to use. It’s student friendly. Bright and bold colors! It’s also universal, meaning you can ask about anything; it isn’t limited to a specific subject.

Ask Dr. Math: http://mathforum.org/dr.math

Very useful site. It’s obviously specific to math. So it could be all grade level math. It literally has just about any specific topic you are looking for. They also have the option to shoot them an email if you have any further questions.

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Ask a Biologist: http://askabiologist.asu.edu

Many different functions to this site; from puzzles and quizzes, to

games and experiments. I would highly recommend this site to a

biology teacher. Tons and tons of activities and material.

Real-Time and Recorded Data Coastal Ocean Observation

Lab (RUCOOL): http://rucool.marine.rutgers.edu

This site contains multiple options for live footage, web cam, photos, videos and more. Available footage from 500 miles above and 15 meters below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

NestCams: http://watch.birds.cornell.edu/nestcams/home/index

This site is conducted from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It contains live footage of different species of birds. They provide information such as the science of birds, their history, and photos.

Real-Time and Recorded Data cont. iNaturalist: www.inaturalist.org

This site is very versatile. You can literally look up ANY animal or insect from anywhere in the world and receive information on it. You get photos and details on them all. By signing up, you can also receive even more benefits and access.

Archival and Primary Source

The Digital Vaults: www.digitalvaults.org

Although very complex, after playing around with it for a bit, you get the hang of it. This site features many documents, images, and sound recordings available for many topics.

NASA Multimedia Page: www.nasa.gov/multimedia/index.html

This site provides the option to view their material as an educator, a student, or just the public. It allows you the opportunity to view podcasts and even subscribe to them. They provide images and videos for your convenience, as well as art.

Archival and Primary Source cont. New York Public Library Digital Gallery:

http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/index.cfm

This site provides over 800,00 images and information from the New York Public Library collection. Each article contains valuable key information, all in which is easy to search.

Skills/Practice

Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org

Awesome site for those having trouble with an assignment or concept; whether it be math or science. This site provides videos, summaries, concepts, and step by step demonstration for all grade level concepts.

PBS Kids and PBS Kids Lab: www.pbskids.org

A site for young kids containing videos, games, songs, and activities based on the characters from PBS itself. It allows children to practice their skills all the while having fun doing so.

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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: http://nlvm.usu.edu

Math activities with videos and descriptions explaining different math concepts. Grade levels are split up for easier access and less shuffling through pages.

Exploration and Discovery

National Geographic Kids: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com

Very informative site for kids to use. It offers games, stories, activities, articles and quizzes for children to interact with. Children are able to explore and discover all things from Harriet Tubman to China’s population.

Earthquakes for Kids: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids

This site provides information on the science and history or earthquakes. Partake in activities, learn facts, and play games about all things earthquakes. Explore the history of earthquakes and examine their photos.

Exploration and Discovery cont. BioKIDS: Kids’ Inquiry of Diverse Species: www.biokids.umich.edu

Learn all that this site has to offer, from salamanders to lobsters. This is an easy navigating site for children to use to learn and understand the living things around them – biology. This site is formulated based on the many species found in southeast Michigan.

National Earthquake Information Center

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I am 21 years old. I was born in Toledo, Ohio, but most of my life I grew up in Taylor, Michigan. I moved back here a few years ago from Tampa, Florida. I’m studying to be an interior designer – something I’ve been passionate about since I was little. My father is from Laos (located by Thailand), my mother is from here, born in Arizona. I have three younger siblings, one older. I am a very family oriented person. I adore my family to pieces. When I’m not at school, I’m usually at work. And if I’m not at either, I like to be at home relaxing. I’m very easy-going and always down for adventures. I’m in love with water – oceans, lakes, and rivers, but mainly oceans. It is like my own little piece of heaven here on Earth. I live for palm trees, sunshine, my family, and the ocean!