Internet Resources
http://www.readingonline.org
An
electronic journal for the International Reading Association which
includes articles and ideas for technology in the classroom.
http://www.eduplace.com/
Houghton
Mifflin hosts eduplace. Take some time to explore the many possibilities
offered here. Be sure to check Activity Search under Special Features
(side bar left). Here are 400+ K-8 classroom activities and lesson
plans. Lesson plans are accessed by subject and grade level. Many are
integrated with several subject areas.
http://www.yahoo.com
Scroll
down to Education and choose K-12. Then scroll down to Teaching under
Categories. Here are more lesson plans and links. Check out some of the
other categories as well.
http://www.learningcompanyschool.com
You
can join a listserv and get daily ideas, or just access the site when
you want more ideas.
http://thechalkboard.com/Corporations/DayRunner/lessons/
Lessons
on time management for middle/high school students. A set of four
lessons involving several worksheets and projects will enable students
with time management tools. I
found this website from one of the daily issues of the previous web
listing (learningcompanyschool).
http://www.ncte.org
The
National Council of Teachers of English include Teaching Ideas in the
pull-down search area. Loads of other information about NCTE.
http://www.thegateway.org
The
Gateway to Educational Material (GEM) allows teachers to type a topic,
grade level, and other information into a search screen that then
retrieves lessons, instructional units, and other free educational
materials on that topic for that grade level.
http://janbrett.com
Information
on books by Jan Brett, includes activities and free subscription to a
newsletter.
http://www.carolhurst.com
Remember
that children’s literature can be used in many ways. Carol Hurst
recommends children’s literature with book reviews and suggests books
that can be used across the curriculum. Even high school students can
get involved with picture books if they are approached in the right way.
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/torganiz.htm
Graphic
organizer forms can be printed. Also includes ideas for different kinds
of journaling and rubrics.
http://www.missmaggie.org
This
program documents Miss Maggie’s travels around the world through a
series of animated stories presented on the website. Integrates math,
science, and language arts into the interactive journey.
http://schoolexpress.com
For
elementary teachers. Access over 8,000 easy-to-print worksheets in many
subject areas. Educational software, online puzzles and games.
“Teachers’ Toolbox.”
