Teacher+Resources

=**General Interest**=
 * [|PBS Teachers]**
 * [|TeachNology]**
 * [|Thinkfinity]**

=**Online Communities**=

[|Classroom 2.0] [|English Companion Ning]- Where English teachers go to support each other [|Independent School Educators Network] [|Laptop Learning Community]

=**Teacher Resources Broken out by Discipline**=

**History**
[|Kids Portal for US Government] [|National Archives Activities] [|National Geographic Education] (Maps and other Resources) [|Smithsonian's History Explorer] [|Economic Education] Video on the National Debt - []

**English**
[|Read-Write-Think] [|Literature learning ladders] [|Road to Grammar]

**Math**
**Illuminations** - [] - math resources from NCTM []
 * 3Dvinci -** [|http://www.3dvinci.net/ccp0-display/splash.html]- 3D design is a great motivational and instructional tool. It exercises both left-brain and right-brain skills, and appeals to students of all abilities. ModelMetricks books contain easy-to-follow projects based on the free **Google SketchUp application**, to show how to model anything in 3D.
 * Algebasics-** [|http://www.algebasics.com]
 * Archimy -** [|http://www.archimy.com]- This site has a service for drawing the graphs of all kinds of functions . With Archimy, you will draw the graph of any function and form, just use your imagination.
 * Arcademic Skill Builder -** [|http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com]- free educational math games and language arts games will engage, motivate, and help teach students.
 * Calcoolate-** [|http://www.calcoolate.com]
 * Calc3D -** [|http://www.calc3d.com]- interactive Mathematical graph and charting software for geometry and statistics
 * Calcr  -** [|http://instacalc.com/calcr]
 * Chart Gizmo -** [|http://chartgizmo.com]- chart builder for any type of data that can be typed or uploaded to this tool
 * Chart Tool-** [|http://www.onlinecharttool.com]- tool for creating Charts and graphs
 * Concord Consorium -** [|http://www.concord.org/work/software]- This site features free downloadable Math & Science software.
 * Create a Graph-** [|http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph]
 * CrickWeb -** [|http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks1numeracy.html]- Math interactive tools for white boards
 * e-Tutor Graphing Calculator  -** http://www.e-tutor.com/et2/graphing http://www.calcoolate.com
 * Flash Card Creator -** [|http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/Flashcard_Creator.html]- easy creation of online/printable math flash cards
 * Interactive Simulations for Math and Science -** [|http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=Featured_Sims]
 * Interactives -** [|http://www.learner.org/interactives]- strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of curricular areas.
 * Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science 6-12 -** [|http://edinfo.securesites.net/il/il_math.htm]
 * Introducing Integers (6-8) -** [|http://mathstar.lacoe.edu/newmedia/integers/intro/media/media.html]
 * Java Math & Science Applets -** [|http://www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html]
 * Johnnie's Math Page-** [|http://jmathpage.com/index.html]
 * Lure of the Labyrinth -** [|http://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www -]digital game for middle-school pre-algebra students.
 * Math.com-** [|http://www.math.com/students/puzzles/puzzleapps.html]- math puzzles and games. Many can be used with an interactive white board
 * MathsNet (K-12) -** [|www.mathsnet.net]- free mathematics resources
 * Math Forum -** [|http://mathforum.org/library/resource_types/simulations]
 * Math IXL** - [] - Kindergarten through eighth grade
 * MathNet Number Cruncher -** [|http://mathsnet.net/cruncher/index.html]
 * Math Open Reference** - []
 * Math Playground -** [|http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html]
 * MathTV -** [|http://www.mathtv.org]- interactive games and simulation related to math problem solving.
 * Math Tool Chest** [|http://macmillanmh.com/math/mathtoolchest/mtc_online] ">
 * MathVids -** [|http://www.mathvids.com]
 * Mathway-** [|http://mathway.com]
 * Online Calculators -** [[http://instacalc%e2%80%a8http//instacalc.com%20%20%28also%20creates%20charts%29|Instacalc http://instacalc.com (also creates charts)]]
 * Online Conversion-** [|http://www.onlineconversion.com-]can convert just about anything to anything else.
 * NumberNut-** [|http://www.numbernut.com/index.html]- a variety of activities and games that can be used in conjunction with interactive white boards
 * SqoolTools MathFacts (K-6) -** [|http://sqooltools.com/freeworkshops/mathfacts.html]- basic addition to geometry and fractions, from virtual manipulates to interactive games, from online calculators and converters to graphing tools.
 * Teaching College Math** - [|http://teachingcollegemath.com/2009/09/technology-skills-we-should-be-teaching-in-college/]
 * Teaching Time -** [|http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/]
 * Teaching Tables -** [|http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/]
 * TUSD Interactive Math Portal -** [|http://www.tusd1.org/resources/math/students_math.asp]
 * Visual Math Learning (4-8) -** [|www.visualmathlearning.com]
 * Web 2.0 Math Symbols Drawing Applications -** [|http://software.informer.com/getfree-web-2.0-drawing-math-symbols]
 * Web2.0 for Math Educators - a Wiki -** http://mathfest.wikispaces.com/Web2.0+For+Math+Educators

**Science**
[|Jason Science - Education through Exploration] [|eGFI]- Dream up the future [|Science Netlinks] [|USGS Education] - (U.S. Geological Survey) [|Ocean Service Education] [|Space Day] [|Khan Academy] [|National Science Digital Library]

**GENERAL SCIENCE**

 * EcoKids-** [|http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/games_activities/index.cfm]- topical information about the environment through interactive, fun, educational games and activities.
 * Experience Math and Science with Gizmos (3-12) -** [|www.explorelearning.com] - 450 interactive simulations for math and science. – Fee required.
 * Exploratorium-** [|www.exploratorium.edu]- contains over 15,000 Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics.
 * Google Earth -** [|http://earth.google.com]
 * Explore with Google Earth -** []
 * Google Earth for Educators -** [[http://www.google.com/educators/p_earth.html| http://www.google.com/educators/p_earth.html]]
 * Google Earth Lessons -** []
 * How to Teach with Google Earth** -[[http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/teaching_methods/google_earth/how.html|  http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/teaching_methods/google_earth/how.html]]
 * Google SketchUp -**  [|http://sketchup.google.com]- Create, modify, and share 3-d models!
 * GEarthHacks-** [|http://www.gearthhacks.com]- Overlay files can be downloaded and used with Google Earth.
 * Kinetic City (3-8) -** [|http://www.kineticcity.com] - collection of Science Experiments, Games and Projects
 * MyExperiment (6-12) -** [|http://www.myexperiment.org] - enables you and your students to share digital items associated with your research — in particular it enables you to share and execute scientific workflows.
 * Skoool -** [] - This site from England is the first resource of its kind designed specifically for the students and teachers of Math and Science. It leverages the expertise of top teachers in their fields for the development of its content.
 * Science NetLinks (K-12) -** [] - provides a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, including lesson plans, interactive and reviewed Internet resources.
 * St. Louis Science Center Web Site (K-12) -** [|www.slsc.org]
 * The Yuckiest Site on the Internet. (K-8) -** [|http://yucky.kids.discovery.com] - Yucky teaching units (for grades 3-8 and K-2) correlate with the science topics that students love on the Yucky Site.
 * The Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science (6-12) -** [] - Teachers can create their own activity sheet to go with the programs. Students can use these programs to supplement their classroom activities, or use one of the more advanced applets as a starting point for their science project.

**ANATOMY**

 * Get Body Smart (8-12)-** [|http://www.getbodysmart.com] - An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Visually Learn About the Human Body Using Our Interactive "Flash" Animations
 * Inner Learning Online (9-12) -** [|http://www.innerbody.com] - Each topic has animations, 100’s of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links.
 * Inside the Brain - An Interactive Tour (6-12)-** []
 * The Heart: An Online Exploration. (4/5-12) -** [|www.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html]- This site was developed by the Franklin Institute of Science Museum. It is an interactive museum exhibit devoted to the heart. Included are statistics, resource materials, enrichment activities and a brief glossary.
 * Neuroscience for Kids (K-8) -** []) - designed to help students learn more about the nervous system. It also includes links with information on the brain, spinal cord, the neuron, the senses, and other related topics.
 * Science & Nature’s Mind & Body (6-12)-** [] - numerous interactive sites and pages related to the human body and mind.
 * FreezeRay (4-12)-** [] - highly visual teaching-aids developed for use with interactive whiteboards in schools. The resources are designed to be used as rich sources of visually stimulating material, making use of both animations and drag and drop interactivity.
 * Human Body Lesson Plans from Discovery.com-** []
 * Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology from Get Body Smart (need Flash Player) -** []
 * Virtual Body (K-12) -** [] -interactive presentations on the functions of the brain, the digestive system, the heart, and the skeleton of the human body.
 * Virtual Brain Tour (6-12) -** []
 * Virtual Dissections, Labs and Field Trips (9-12)-** [] - This site has activities related to Biology and Health

**ASTRONOMY & SPACE**

 * Amazing Space. (6-12) -** [|http://amazing-space.stsci.edu] - variety of interactive Web based space lessons and related activities.
 * American Meteorological Society - DataStreme Junction. (K-12) -** [|www.ametsoc.org/dstreme/junction] - promotes the use of current environmental data across the K-12 curriculum.
 * Celestia-** [] - a real-time 3D space simulation featuring a database of over 100000 stars, nearly a hundred solar system, objects, and a complete catalog You can travel throughout the solar system, to any of the over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy. Celestia comes with a large catalog of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft.
 * Cosmic Zoom. (5-12) -** [|http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/labs/cosmic_zoom/index.htm?ASPIRE_Session=...] Cosmic Zoom is an idea based on the book entitled Powers of Ten by Morrison and Morrison. This visual representation is to help give you an idea of the size and scale of the universe. Each image is 10 times bigger or smaller than the one that comes before it or after it.
 * HubbleSite (4/5-12) -** [|http://hubblesite.org] - allows users to study and view the once-unimaginable celestial phenomena now made visible using Hubble’s cutting-edge technology.
 * Mars Quest Online (3-8) -** [|www.marsquestonline.org] - 34 highly visual, interactive experiences that highlight the most interesting planetary features. This site has two main areas, the Tour and the Investigations. Activities in both areas have specific challenges, natural ending points, and clear measure of success.
 * Stellarium (4-12) -** [|www.stellarium.org] - free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.
 * Virtual Solar System. (4/5-12) -** [|http://www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/ax/high.html]- an interactive solar system site. An excellent tool for your students to use as they study our solar system.
 * Virtual Space Tours from Space.com -** []

**Kids’ Space Sites**

 * Celestia** -  [|www.shatters.net/celestia] - This is a simulation program that allows students and teachers to navigate a 3-D solar system.
 * KidsAstronomy. (K-8) -** [|www.kidsastronomy.com] - This site is designed for students interested in astronomy. Links include Teacher’s Corner, Fun With Astronomy, Deep Space, The Solar System, Space Exploration, the Universe and more related links.
 * Space Place (1-6) -** [|http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov] This site offers a variety of hands-on earth and space science activities and projects for elementary school children.

**BIOLOGY**

 * Biology 4 Kids. (3-8)**  [|www.biology4kids.com -]basic biology information. It has information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics.
 * The Biology Project. (9-12)-** [|www.biology.arizona.edu] - An online interactive resource for learning biology. There are numerous interactive modules.
 * Biology Simulations -** [] - This site has a number few simple simulations (written in Java) that can be used when teaching principles of population genetics and population ecology in various courses.
 * BioInteractive Lab. (9-12) -** [|www.biointeractive.org -] Links include a cardiology lab, other virtual labs, related animation clips, a click learn section, a related virtual museum, cool science for kids and related teacher resources.
 * Cells Alive. (4/5-12) -** [|www.cellsalive.com] - This site is an excellent interactive web site for educators dealing with all aspects of cells.
 * FreezeRay (4-12) -** [] - highly visual teaching-aids developed for use with interactive whiteboards in schools. The resources are designed to be used as rich sources of visually stimulating material, making use of both animations and drag and drop interactivity.
 * The Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science -** [] - hundreds of activities that make use of sophisticated java, vrml and shockwave programs. Teachers can create their own activity sheet to go with the programs. Students can use these programs to supplement their classroom activities, or use one of the more advanced applets as a starting point for their science project.
 * The Visible Human Project. (9-12) -** [|http://madsci.org/~lynn/VH] - view the human body. It is the creation of complete, anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of the normal male and female human bodies. Acquisition of transverse CT, MR and cryosection images of representative male and female bodies has been completed.
 * World of Teaching. (K-12)-** [|www.worldofteaching.com] - a variety of PowerPoint teaching presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Math, English, History, Physics, Geography and Spanish.

**CHEMISTRY**

 * Chem Buddy (9-12)-** [|www.chembuddy.com] - Every chemist occasionally has to do some simple calculations, like concentration conversion, finding pH, or solving a complicated stoichiometric problem. When these problems are easy, they are waste of time. When they are harder, quite often they get too difficult to solve on paper - that is especially true in case of pH calculations involving several dissociation equilibria. This is when software can save you time and frustration.
 * Chem4Kids. (4-8)-** [|www.chem4kids.com] - CHEM4KIDS.COM also has KAPILI.COM. Kapili now has tutorials, an extensive library, experiments, over fifty activities, and downloads like flash cards and workbooks.
 * FreezeRay (4-12)-** [] - visual teaching-aids developed for use with interactive whiteboards in schools. The resources are designed to be used as rich sources of visually stimulating material, making use of both animations and drag and drop interactivity.
 * The Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science -** [] - hundreds of activities that make use of sophisticated java, vrml and shockwave programs. Teachers can create their own activity sheet to go with the programs. Students can use these programs to supplement their classroom activities, or use one of the more advanced applets as a starting point for their science project.
 * Periodic Table of Comic Books (5-12)-** [] - covers a number of elements from oxygen to the Metal Men (Gold, Tin, Mercury, Lead and Platinum) to molybdenum. A search engine lets you quickly mine the periodic table of comics.
 * ph Meter-** [|www.ph-meter.info] - This site can be used as a device for potentiometer pH measurements.
 * Web-based High School Chemistry Simulations -** [] - provides teachers with links to chemistry simulations, organized by which McREL standard (and in some cases, national science education standard) to which they correspond. You can view the site either through Simulations Aligned to the Standards or you can view the complete list of simulations in our Catalog of Simulations
 * World of Teaching (K-12)-** [|www.worldofteaching.com] - This site contains a variety of PowerPoint teaching presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Math, English, History, Physics, Geography and Spanish.

**EARTH SCIENCE**

 * Earth Cams for Kids -** [|www.earthcamforkids.com] - This portal type site allows student to search for and view various web cams all over the earth.
 * The Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science -** [] - contains hundreds of activities that make use of sophisticated java, vrml and shockwave programs. Teachers can create their own activity sheet to go with the programs. Students can use these programs to supplement their classroom activities, or use one of the more advanced applets as a starting point for their science project.
 * Journey North - A Global Study of Wildlife and Seasonal Migration (6-12) -** [|www.learner.org/jnorth] - Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, gray whales, bald eagles— and other birds and mammals; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; and other natural events. Find migration maps, pictures, standards-based lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations and fit them into a global context.
 * Windows to the Universe (K-12) -** [|http://www.windows.ucar.edu] - This site provides a rich array of documents, including images, movies, animations, and data that explore the earth and space sciences.
 * Seasons Interactive. (4-8) INTERACTIVE-** [|http://highered.mcgrawhill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::800::600...] - This site from McGraw Hill helps illustrate the concept of seasons by providing users with a series of tools to manipulate and observe this cycle. Students can change the Earth's inclination, the speed in which it travels, and how seasons would both feel and appear if our inclination was set to that of other planets.

**PHYSICS**

 * Fear of Physics (K-12) -** [|http://www.fearofphysics.com] - interactive, highly visual, and non-technical way for students of all ages to learn about the laws of physics in action.
 * FreezeRay (4-12)-** [] - growing bank of imaginative, highly visual teaching-aids developed for use with interactive whiteboards in schools. The resources are designed to be used as rich sources of visually stimulating material, making use of both animations and drag and drop interactivity.
 * The Interactive Library Applets for Math, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry & Earth Science -** [] - hundreds of activities that make use of sophisticated java, vrml and shockwave programs. Teachers can create their own activity sheet to go with the programs. Students Use these programs to supplement your classroom activities, or use one of the more advanced applets as a starting point for your science project.
 * My Physics Lab-** [] - contains a number of interactive physics simulations. Also included are the math components of the simulations.
 * PhET (Physics Education Technology) (9-12) -** [|www.colorado.edu/physics/phet] - fun, interactive simulation of physical phenomena that make bridges to the real world. A collection of 40 Java applications for introductory physics is available.
 * World of Teaching (K-12) -** [|www.worldofteaching.com] - a variety of PowerPoint teaching presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Math, English, History, Physics, Geography and Spanish.

**Other**
[|SAS Curriculum Pathways] [|Arts Edge] - using technology to enhance learning [|EdSiteMent] - National Endowment for the Humanities [|Meet Me at the Corner] - Kid-friendly educational videos [|Smithsonian Education] - teacher resources [|Teachers' Domain] is a free digital media service [|ThinkQuests] [|Wonders of Learning] [|Interesting ways to use netbooks in the classroom] [|Project based learning] [|Project based learning] [|Project based learning] [|Epals] Teach using Web 2.0 - strengths and weaknesses listed for each tool [|The Classroom] - resources, lesson plans, etc for every discipline