21 February 2007
Time for Kids
by knann & 1 otherCurrent news articles for grades k-1, 2-3, 4-7. Use with Clicker 5 or WordTalk for text to spech. Find the article, click the Print button. A new, plain web page will appear. Copy and paste directly into Word or a new Clicker document.
18 February 2007
Return to the Ice Age - The La Brea Exploration Guide
by knannGet ready to explore the world of Rancho La Brea--one of the world's most famous fossil sites. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the La Brea Tar Pits is home to over three million fossils from the last Ice Age. It was here that huge mammoths, fierce sabertoothed cats, and giant ground sloths became trapped and entombed in the asphalt that has been seeping out of the ground for the past 40,000 years.
Discover and explore how these "tar pits" formed, what types of plants and animals became trapped, and how scientists have used these fossil deposits to open a window into the world of prehistoric Los Angeles.
Prehistory to the Present Timeline
by knannInteractive time line showing receding glaciers in North America
18 January 2007
Grade 6 Mathematics
by knann (via)Outstanding resource from Learn Alberta. Twenty one lessons for key concepts in math for grade 6, overview of problem solving strategies, a glossary, and activities for reinforcing number facts (operations) via various strategies. Use of animation video and sound make this an engaging site for students.
11 December 2006
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.
22 May 2006
InterMath / Dictionary / How to Use
by knannThe Interactive Mathematics Dictionary is a dictionary for middle school students.Description - Provides the term, definition and examples of the term.
Related Terms - Provides related terms to term that was selected.Everyday Examples- Provides a model or picture of how or where the term is used in every day life.
Interactive Checkpoints - Interactive problems related to the term.More Information - Provides links to explorations and historical information on related Internet sites.
Challenge - Provides a link to the InterMath web site challenge that corresponds with the term.
15 February 2006
Middle School Resources for Excel
by knann (via)Lesson plan ideas for using Excel accross the curriculum with a special emphasis on math.
25 January 2006
Scientific Calculator Lessons for Middle School Math
by knann74 page pdf manual with step by step instructions for math lessons using a scienrific calculator.
24 January 2006
Quadrilateral Quest: Do You Know Their Properties?
by knannComplete the quest to see how well you know your quadrilaterals.
Quiltmaker
by knannDesign a quilt by clicking on the squares. Each square has 6 possible positions.
Change COLORS by clicking the color palettes
Make a quilt by clicking REPEAT, REFLECT or ROTATE
19 December 2005
The Broken Calculator
by knann (via)Use the broken calculator to solve your math problems in a creative way. Can you add 2+2 if the addition key is broken? Sure can..how about (3*2)-2 . The answer is the same! Create some challenges for you, your friends, and teachers!
16 December 2005
CountOn - The Rules of Sudoku
by knannThe rules of the game are simple: each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.
10 December 2005
Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
by knann (via)Engaging presentation illustrates the growth of the US from Post American Revolution through Post Civil War.
08 December 2005
Middle School Madness: Problems of the Week Archive
by knannChallenging math problems for you to solve. Email your answer to find out if you are right!
Enriching Mathematics
by knannActivities to explore and engage with mathematical ideas.
Provides challenging activities which provide students with opportunities to develop their mathematics.
A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind
by knann (via)After researching place value and numeration systems, students create a base-4 numeration system for a primitive alien tribe.
Searching for Solutions WebQuest
by knannThis web-based unit will introduce students to strategies and real-life practice activities for applying problem-solving skills. Students will investigate real problems through a variety of websites and group activities.
07 December 2005
Discovering the Value of Pi
by knannThe students will measure the diameter and circumference of many circles and will estimate their relationship. By doing so, they should discover the approximate value of pi. By discovering it on their own they should feel rewarded and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental concept of pi.
Problem Solving with Pentominos
by knannPentominos are the names of shapes created by 5 squares connected together. The objective of the puzzle is to place all pentominos inside the square after marking 4 boxes to remain empty.
Math Through Culture:Culturally-Situated Design Tools
by knann (via)Many cultural designs are based on mathematical principles. This software will help students learn standards-based mathematics as they simulate the original artifacts, and develop their own creations.
NCTM : Illuminations Lessons
by knannInteractive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards