The American Museum of National History located in NYC has a webpage dedicated to educational resources. If you are planning a field trip to the museum be sure to check out the available resources here before your trip. On the teacher page you can find additional resources including programs for teachers including professional development workshops, higher education collaborations and local partnership programs.
The Flashcard Exchange is a tool to use flashcards as a study tool. Think of a small 3×5 index card with a question on one side and an answer on the other side. This web site is an internet application where you can create, study, print and download flashcards. This is a great site for your students to create their own free account and then enter vocabulary words they need to learn. This can be especially helpful in foreign language classes. Also the entire site can be translated into Spanish, German, Chinese, Polish and Portugese. You also have the ability to share your flashcards with friends and fellow students and you can search for flashcards that have been created by other members.
You may be interested in reading this article from the online Edutopia magazine. Aesthetic Computing is a curricula-blending approach that applies the theory and practice of art to computing and problem solving. The article gives an example of a group of very reluctant math students who were motivated to learn when given the chance to use art to illustrate various mathematical concepts.
Welcome to The Center for Teaching History with Techology, a resource created for teachers looking to incorporate technology into their classrooms! THWT aims to help K-12 history and social studies teachers incorporate technology effectively into their courses. The latest newsletter has information about great new websites for history teachers.
Primary Source Learning will help teachers use primary-source material from the Library of Congress in their lessons. The Teaching Materials database will quickly help you find what you are looking for related to your standard area. Teachers can also share their work with others using the “My Portfolio” feature.
Use Every-Day Edits to build language skills, test scores, and cultural literacy with students in grades 4 and above. There are downloadable and print ready pdf versions along with an online answer key.
Quizlet was created by a high school student to help students learn and practice vocabulary. Users enter the vocabulary terms and definitions they are trying to learn, and the site creates flashcards and other study tools so students can share, edit, and discuss word sets.
PBS Teachers is a front door for all educational resources and services that PBS offers, including thousands of free standards based lesson plans, teacher professional development opportunities, videos, blogs, and more. It also provides information about effective ways to use media and technology in school or home-based learning environments.
At Test Your Tech, students can find out just how much they know about science and technology. After they answer each question on the tech quiz, students get immediate feedback and an explanation of the science behind the correct response. Then they can check out related careers, such as robotics technologist, environmental engineer and mechanical drafter/designer. This site also includes resources for teachers to enhance their curricula.
OER Commons is a teaching and learning network of shared materials, from K-12 through college, from algebra to zoology, open to everyone.Find college courses or K-12 lesson plans. Search lectures, labs, or syllabi that are open to adapt for your own use. Browse the Categories or Collections for what interests you. Many of the resources we point to are published using a Creative Commons license.
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Karen Vitek | September 18, 2007
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