Terrific TEACHER sites!
www.studyisland.com- All of my students have a study island account. At any time they can log in and use the assignments and skill builders to help prepare them for the EOCT!
http://exchange.smarttech.com/ Tons and tons of pre-made lesson plans for teachers form all subjects to pull from when trying to develop SMART board lessons. This site also includes game templates that are usable in any subject area!
www.teachertube.com Since the majority of the school systems have YouTube blocked, Teacher Tube is a student friendly place to add and find educational videos that are fun and engaging for your students.
http://crmc.columbusstate.edu/teacher_resources.php Resources compiled by the Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative (CRMC) and grant project participants--Lesson Plans, tasks, presentations, etc
http://missiongeography.org/revcrit.htm K-12 Geography activities created to support national science and math standards
http://www.usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/ Our resources, which are used in conjunction with USA TODAY, are designed to make your job easier in two ways: by drawing relevant connections between what students are learning in your class and actual events, trends and circumstances in the world around them, and by helping you develop in students the literacy, problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills they need to thrive in school, careers and citizenship.
http://www.mcsdpodcast.net/ MCDS Podcasts for k-12 will enhance classroom instruciton
http://www.dinah.com/
The Basic Folds
http://foldables.wikispaces.com/
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/c_i_resources/Foldables.htm
http://newsouthvoices.uncc.edu/files/nsv/institute/Foldables.pdf
http://cmase.pbworks.com/w/page/6923144/Foldables
All of the above sites are great for usging Foldables--graphic organizers, displays, etc created from folding paper
http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/mathfiles.php Free printables for math for various concepts
http://www.crctlessons.com/ CRCT Review
http://www.nctm.org/ Illuminations search by grade band, content strand, or keywords for math activities and lessons
Student Explorations in Mathematics Each issue develops a single mathematical theme or concept in such a way that fifth grade students can understand the first one or two pages and high school students will be challenged by the last page.
Core Math tools -interactive software tools for algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry, and statistics and probability. The tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in terms of content and mathematical practices. Java required. *Core Math Tools can be saved on a computer or USB drive, making it possible to use without Internet access
www.usatestprep.com DO you teach a CRCT, EOCT, or Graduation Exam class?? USA test prep is an AWESOME resource to use in your classroom!!! The site is very student friendly and has links to content specific games, quizzes, practice assignments, and exams that correlate perfectly with your standards!!
www.MyBigCampus.com You know your students LOVE Facebook!!! Well, My Big Campus is school Facebook!!! Connect with your other department teachers, administrators, and old students in the same place. Everyone wants to know how their old babies are doing in their upper grades! Exchange ideas, share chit chat, and even seek out your student's opinions with this site! www.compasslearning.com Compass Learning is a great independent student learning site. Teachers can go in, search for lessons by standard, assign interactive assignments, quizzes, and tests by content. Students have to pass each part with proven mastery before moving on. It is a great way to let your students work at their own pace with videos and technology they love!
http://exchange.smarttech.com/ Tons and tons of pre-made lesson plans for teachers form all subjects to pull from when trying to develop SMART board lessons. This site also includes game templates that are usable in any subject area!
www.teachertube.com Since the majority of the school systems have YouTube blocked, Teacher Tube is a student friendly place to add and find educational videos that are fun and engaging for your students.
http://crmc.columbusstate.edu/teacher_resources.php Resources compiled by the Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative (CRMC) and grant project participants--Lesson Plans, tasks, presentations, etc
http://missiongeography.org/revcrit.htm K-12 Geography activities created to support national science and math standards
http://www.usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/ Our resources, which are used in conjunction with USA TODAY, are designed to make your job easier in two ways: by drawing relevant connections between what students are learning in your class and actual events, trends and circumstances in the world around them, and by helping you develop in students the literacy, problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills they need to thrive in school, careers and citizenship.
http://www.mcsdpodcast.net/ MCDS Podcasts for k-12 will enhance classroom instruciton
http://www.dinah.com/
The Basic Folds
http://foldables.wikispaces.com/
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/c_i_resources/Foldables.htm
http://newsouthvoices.uncc.edu/files/nsv/institute/Foldables.pdf
http://cmase.pbworks.com/w/page/6923144/Foldables
All of the above sites are great for usging Foldables--graphic organizers, displays, etc created from folding paper
http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/mathfiles.php Free printables for math for various concepts
http://www.crctlessons.com/ CRCT Review
http://www.nctm.org/ Illuminations search by grade band, content strand, or keywords for math activities and lessons
Student Explorations in Mathematics Each issue develops a single mathematical theme or concept in such a way that fifth grade students can understand the first one or two pages and high school students will be challenged by the last page.
Core Math tools -interactive software tools for algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry, and statistics and probability. The tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in terms of content and mathematical practices. Java required. *Core Math Tools can be saved on a computer or USB drive, making it possible to use without Internet access
www.usatestprep.com DO you teach a CRCT, EOCT, or Graduation Exam class?? USA test prep is an AWESOME resource to use in your classroom!!! The site is very student friendly and has links to content specific games, quizzes, practice assignments, and exams that correlate perfectly with your standards!!
www.MyBigCampus.com You know your students LOVE Facebook!!! Well, My Big Campus is school Facebook!!! Connect with your other department teachers, administrators, and old students in the same place. Everyone wants to know how their old babies are doing in their upper grades! Exchange ideas, share chit chat, and even seek out your student's opinions with this site! www.compasslearning.com Compass Learning is a great independent student learning site. Teachers can go in, search for lessons by standard, assign interactive assignments, quizzes, and tests by content. Students have to pass each part with proven mastery before moving on. It is a great way to let your students work at their own pace with videos and technology they love!
Magnificent MATH sites!
www.mathonlinework.com/ This is a great place for teachers to pull review problems or homework help! It is also a great place to find things to leave for your sub should you be out and need a quick review problem set!
www.algebra-class.com/index.html Bank of real life examples to use in your classroom when teaching difficult concepts!! There are graphic examples of problems and the explanations that go along with them. Throw one of these on your SMART board and watch your kids "get it"! www.illuminations.nctm.org/WebLinks.aspx A list of 724 math resources to help math teachers enhance their classroom experience! There are lesson plans, additional web resources, and tasks linked to all levels of math for you to integrate in your classroom.
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/ Videos and games to teach a variety of topics http://www.aaamath.com/ Customized by grade level and topic, AAA Math features explanations of various mathematical topics, practice problems and fun, challenging games. http://www.coolmath.com/ This fully interactive site and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play games and explore new math concepts.
http://www.figurethis.org/ Created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this site helps families enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging challenges. http://www.mathleague.com/ The Math League, designed for students in fourth grade through high school, specializes in math contests, books and computer software. The “Help Facility” is handy reference guide for math topics complete with examples, definitions and explanations. http://www.mathcats.com/ Math Cats provides playful explorations of important math concepts through games, crafts and interactive projects. Includes a magic chalkboard and an art gallery. http://www.mathforum.com/ community includes teachers, students, researchers, parents and educators who have an interest in math and math education. The site includes Ask Dr. Math, Problems of the Week, discussion groups and much more.
www.funbrain.com Sometimes your students will have extra time or extra privileges. Fun Brain is a great place to have your students play simple math games to help strengthen basic math skills in their spare time. A fun and easy way to incorporate math games into your curriculum!
www.coolmath-games.com/ Some students can learn math procedures much better from trying it themselves in a game rather than taking notes in a classroom. Have students play these fun math games and pertain to your content to bring some FUN in your room!!
www.algebra-class.com/index.html Bank of real life examples to use in your classroom when teaching difficult concepts!! There are graphic examples of problems and the explanations that go along with them. Throw one of these on your SMART board and watch your kids "get it"! www.illuminations.nctm.org/WebLinks.aspx A list of 724 math resources to help math teachers enhance their classroom experience! There are lesson plans, additional web resources, and tasks linked to all levels of math for you to integrate in your classroom.
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/ Videos and games to teach a variety of topics http://www.aaamath.com/ Customized by grade level and topic, AAA Math features explanations of various mathematical topics, practice problems and fun, challenging games. http://www.coolmath.com/ This fully interactive site and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play games and explore new math concepts.
http://www.figurethis.org/ Created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this site helps families enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging challenges. http://www.mathleague.com/ The Math League, designed for students in fourth grade through high school, specializes in math contests, books and computer software. The “Help Facility” is handy reference guide for math topics complete with examples, definitions and explanations. http://www.mathcats.com/ Math Cats provides playful explorations of important math concepts through games, crafts and interactive projects. Includes a magic chalkboard and an art gallery. http://www.mathforum.com/ community includes teachers, students, researchers, parents and educators who have an interest in math and math education. The site includes Ask Dr. Math, Problems of the Week, discussion groups and much more.
www.funbrain.com Sometimes your students will have extra time or extra privileges. Fun Brain is a great place to have your students play simple math games to help strengthen basic math skills in their spare time. A fun and easy way to incorporate math games into your curriculum!
www.coolmath-games.com/ Some students can learn math procedures much better from trying it themselves in a game rather than taking notes in a classroom. Have students play these fun math games and pertain to your content to bring some FUN in your room!!
Stupendous SARAH sites!
www.facebook.com Yes, even boring, old TEACHERS have Facebook! I love having a Facebook page where I can keep up with friends that do not live close to me! My family members have Facebook, and we can share pictures of our kids without spending so much money on stamps or photo copies! I also love that I can find out about events like birthday parties, new babies, and graduations from my friends and family's pages. YES, I know you have a Facebook too. NO, I will NOT add you as a friend!! You can send me a request after you graduate!!!
www.youtube.comYou Tube has a great database of interesting procedural videos. It is blocked in our school system's network, but I love to look up how-to's for my students, my children, and my cooking! I love being able to watch several videos on my topic at the click of a button, and I love to be able to bring these strategies to my students!
www.google.com Everyone loves Google!!! It is my favorite search engine! I love being able to search videos, images, and text in a single place! The first place I go to answer a questions is GOOGLE!!
www.pinterest.com My new favorite addiction is pinterest! It is a great place to get new ideas from other people on virtually any topic! I LOVE DIY projects for my home and for cooking, and pinterest is stock full of them!!
www.cooks.com Have you ever had Red Lobster's cheddar biscuits?? ABSOLUTELY SINFUL!!! They are SO yummy!!!! Problem is, my husband is NOT a seafood fan so I never get to go eat them!!! I looked on Cooks.com and found the secret recipe for these awesome biscuits! This site has TONS of secret restaurant recipes that are SO tasty and easy to do at home!
www.youtube.comYou Tube has a great database of interesting procedural videos. It is blocked in our school system's network, but I love to look up how-to's for my students, my children, and my cooking! I love being able to watch several videos on my topic at the click of a button, and I love to be able to bring these strategies to my students!
www.google.com Everyone loves Google!!! It is my favorite search engine! I love being able to search videos, images, and text in a single place! The first place I go to answer a questions is GOOGLE!!
www.pinterest.com My new favorite addiction is pinterest! It is a great place to get new ideas from other people on virtually any topic! I LOVE DIY projects for my home and for cooking, and pinterest is stock full of them!!
www.cooks.com Have you ever had Red Lobster's cheddar biscuits?? ABSOLUTELY SINFUL!!! They are SO yummy!!!! Problem is, my husband is NOT a seafood fan so I never get to go eat them!!! I looked on Cooks.com and found the secret recipe for these awesome biscuits! This site has TONS of secret restaurant recipes that are SO tasty and easy to do at home!