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January 2007
Pathways for K-12 Teachers - The National Science Digital Library
by knann
& 1 other
Top Picks are recommended by the Library's education staff for K-12 teachers. Selected resources include NSDL Pathways Projects that are specialized collections of educational content and services for broad communities of learners within specific domain areas.
The Biology Corner
by knann
Excellent teacher created site for hs biology students. Many interactive resources linked to units of study. May be useful for elementary and middle school teachers depending upon the topic.
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December 2006
Quintura for Kids. Beta
by knann
& 3 others
(via)
A new search engine for kids. Helps focus keyword searching
A Really Different Place | writing...reading...thinking....creating
by knann
(via)
Welcome to the Nieman Enhanced Learning Center Blog. Students will have the opportunity to use their blog to write stories and respond to reflection questions. Parents and teachers, be sure to check in often to see how your students are progressing in their writing.
Welcome to imbee
by knann
& 3 others
Extend the reach of your classroom online. Create class blogs and private group interaction for your students.
November 2006
Support Blogging
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SupportBlogging! has been set up to provide an opportunity for students, teachers, administrators, parents, and others to help promote an understanding of the benefits of educational blogging.
Audio and Video Podcasts from National Geographic
by knann
list of free video and audio podcasts from National Geographic
Building a Community with Sketch-Up and Google Earth…
by knann
& 1 other
Fifth grade project using Sketchup and Google Earth
The Lexile Framework for Reading
by knann
The Lexile Framework for Reading is a scientific approach to reading measurement that matches readers to text. The Lexile Framework measures both reader ability and text difficulty on the same scale, called the Lexile scale. This approach allows educators to manage reading comprehension and encourage reader progress using Lexile measures and a broad range of Lexile products, tools and services. Lots of online tools
ReadWriteThink
by knann
& 1 other
Search for lesson plans by grade cluster, literacy strand, and literacy engagement. Lessons include student worksheets, online interactive tools, and links to web resources.
6 = 1 Traits of Writing Resources
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Book titles by writing trait: voice, ideas, organization,word choice, sentency fluency, conventions, presentation.
6 1 Trait® Writing Prompts PDF
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Thirty-three page pdf guide of various writing prompts organized by grade clusters to help students on state writing assesments.
Writing Prompts
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6 1 Trait® Writing (Dimensions fo Writing) The best prompts are the ones that spark a personal connection between the writer and their ideas. Provided here are some generic writing prompts to get you started, but you will also find some tips on how to write your own prompts. These self-written prompts will offer better starting blocks for your students than the generic prompts because they spring from the immediacy of their lives. Includes prompts for narrative, expository, and persuasive.
6 1 Trait Writing Lesson Plan Database
by knann
NWREL has compiled this vast array of lesson plans that any teacher for any grade level will find useful. Organized around the 6 +traits of writing (similar to the Dimensions of Writing). Search by trait and and grade level.
Two-Minute Mystery Writing Club
by knann
This project is meant to take a bit of the mystery out of mystery writing. Classes who register are invited to submit short "Two-Minute Mysteries" similar to the ones authored by Donald Sobol. They will challenge others to exert their sleuthing skills to solve them. MUST REGISTER by Nov-Dec 2006 . Work beging week of January 8th. Lasts 2 weeks
October 2006
4Teachers: Home Page
by knann
& 38 others
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4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students.
Mrs Watt's Second Grade : Literary Gallery
by knann
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Classroom blog with a variety of engaging prompts and project showcase.
Teaching Every Student Wiki
by knann
& 1 other
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New site with downloadable resources for differentiation.
Podcast directory for educators, schools and colleges
by knann
Welcome to educators everywhere. This is the first UK directory and the best website to find podcasts for educational use from 300 podcast channels - ideal for activities with children, young people and educational professionals.
Kids Konnect
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(via)
...a safe Internet gateway for kids...created and maintained by educators...Search by alphabetized list or category.
BBC - Schools - Learning Resources
by knann
Interactive and engaging portal for K-12. Choose your school level and browse the available activities for differentiation.
