January 2007
Middle School Math Technology Resources and Ideas
(via)The matrices are a series of online tables of electronic and technology resources supporting California middle school math content standards for grades 6, 7 and Algebra 1. The resources align to the two California state-adopted middle school textbook series of McDougall-Littell and Prentice Hall. The Grade 6 matrix also aligns to Harcourt and Scott Foresman. Search by strand and then math concept to find some great resources and ideas!
Video Resources for Middle School Math
List of specific video resources for middle school math that can be used for differentiation.
Grade 6 Mathematics
(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.
MathDoodles
(via)A series of math games fun for students to use. Click Demo to play...doesn't seem to be any limitations for game play.
World66 - Your travel maps
by 1 otherMy World66 is a service where you can create a map of the places you have visited. Choose countries of the world, states, Candadian provinces, or European Countries. Generate the html to place in webpage or right click to copy or save image. Easy to use...no signup.
New England News
New England News is a project that seeks to create a simple electronic newspaper that is built using Intellitools Classroom Suite. For right now the goal is bi-monthly issues. The first step is working towards a solid template so that others can write articles and submit!
SourceForge.net: TypeFaster Typing Tutor
by 1 other (via)Free and accessible typing tutor software. Teachers can confugure settings for each student.
Free Touch Typing Program
by 2 others (via)Play online or download. Nice and easy interface. Good for middle school
December 2006
Middle School Math Portal
Site for teachers to use to develop math skills. Has background info, teacher-directed activities, and interactive online activities. Click on the + for each folder for a Math topic on the right side to drill down to the specific subtopic. When there are no more + folders, click on the folder itself to see the resources. Great for busy teachers as each topic has a short list of relevant and high quality links/activities.
mathslinks' bookmarks on del.icio.us
by 1 otherExcellent collections of math links with very organized sets of tags...Everything is easy to find.
November 2006
NCAM/Beyond the Text:
(via)tHardware/Software Comparison Table
Comparison chart of e-book and digital talking book (DTB) hardware and software
World eBook Fair
by 2 others (via)400,000 eBooks by Joining the World eBook Library
Cost: 8.95 per year, pdf format
Books Aloud, Inc. - [Books Aloud Catalog]
Books on Tape
Must verify eligibity
2 books per month
The Lexile Framework for Reading
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
Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun (Vocabulary Building for K-12 and ESL students)
by 1 other (via)Nice set of vocabulary games for students
Hear SHS Announcements
(via)Hear the feed from any website:
Copy and Paste this link into the custom feed box:
http://www.stowe.k12.vt.us/shs/office/blog/rss.xml
Press Speak then sit back and listen!
Open Source Pictograms (Symbols)
by 1 other (via)A nice collection of symbols for augmentative communication free to download.
Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking
by 1 otherA great collection of graphic organizers for middle and high school students
SEDL - Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level: A Guide to Resources
An excellent guide to resoures for improving reading proficiency from grades 6-12. Visit http://www.sedl.org/pubs/reading16/12.html or click the link entitles Strategies for specific info for teaching
..::The Hobby Shop::..
Engaging, Interactive science simulations. Explore projectile motion, chemistry, rocketry, a virtual microscope, and complete experiments based on the Periodic Table. Good for enrichment. Teacher resources available.
