Links to online resources for different subjects
READING
· Respond to literature quilt http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2011/MJ/news_0505_pattern.pdf
· Graphic Organizers (English and Spanish) http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/Graphicorganizer.aspx
http://www.balancedreading.com/graphorg.pdf http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Parents-and-Educators/~/media/PDFs/Kids/Ranger%20Rick/Educators/RC_Postcards.ashx http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/vocabulary/pdf/sr_allgo.pdf http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2983 http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1580?locale=en http://teacher.depaul.edu/NYC_Organizers.html Eng & Span http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/graphic/ http://www.cls.utk.edu/pdf/keys_ld/appendix_E.pdf http://www.classroomtoolkit.com/graphic-organizers-starter-kit.html
· ClubChron--bilingual stories with activities and questions
http://www.chron.com/cie/t_clubchron.html
· Links and Resources about content reading and comprehension strategies http://www.readingquest.org/links.html
· Literature log responses starters http://www.d81.w-cook.k12.il.us/lincoln/jzambuto/litresponses.htm
· Summer reading resources http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/SOT_2010-06-09_SummerReads.pdf
· http://www.teachertools.org/lessonplans_dynam.asp#math
· Reading Rubrics http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/Rubrics.aspx
· Reading Benchmarks Performance Assessments by text and grade level. http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/
· Classroom library and genre labels http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/basket_labels.htm http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/Genres.htm
· Strategies Bank http://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/
· http://free-reading.net/index.php?title=Main_Page
· Lexiles Resources http://www.lexile.com/fab/ http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/grade-equivalent/grade-equivalent-chart/ http://www.lexile.com/faq/ http://www2.medford.k12.wi.us:7196/mamslrc/ReadLang/LexileARComparison.pdf
· Interactive Stories http://kids.aol.com/KOL/2/koljrstories/flashholder/arthurs-christmas
· Well known stories read by The Screen Guild members http://www.storylineonline.net/
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WRITING & LANGUAGE ARTS
· Among other activities, the Journal Calendar Activities is an excellent resource. http://busyteacherscafe.com/printables/writing.html
· Great source of shape book patterns in pdf format.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Printables/Patterns/index.shtml
http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2011/JF/news_0215_pattern.pdf
· Project Criss resource. Pages 2-6, 8-12 have to do with ESL students and Vocabulary acquisition. http://www.projectcriss.com/pdf_files/Comments.pdf?utm_source=Participants+10%2F01%2F2006+to+09%2F28%2F2010&utm_campaign=8bed7abf1a-Winter_2011_Comments3_3_2011&utm_medium=email
· The mailbox activities http://www.theeducationcenter.com/TextFiles/Email/te_newsletter_23_021511.html http://www.theeducationcenter.com/TextFiles/Email/te_newsletter_23_020311.html
· Printable posters & banners (Eng & Span) http://schools.u-46.org/index.pl?id=61568&isa=Category&op=show
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MATH
· Standards Based Math Activities http://www.mathwire.com/index.html
· The Math Education Web Resources site offers wide-ranging links to math resources. http://www.khake.com/page47.html
· Math Blackline Masters Word and PDF http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/BLM/table_of_contents.htm
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· Resources for teaching math http://illuminations.nctm.org/
· Math Blackline Masters up to 9th grade http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/BLM/table_of_contents.htm
· Links to the Math-A-Letics LIVE shows Grades 3 and 4 TAKS http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathShow/MathTAKS3and4.wmv Grade 5 TAKS http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathShow/March29math.wmv Comparing Fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/chocolatefractions.wmv Pizza fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/pizzafractions.wmv Comparing & Ordering fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathmomentfractions.wmv Elapsed Time http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathFeb8.wmv Measurement http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/capacitymathshorts.wmv Explore math http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathdec14.wmv Division http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathnov30.wmv Patterns & Tables http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathNov16.wmv Conversions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathshow1-11.wmv
· 100th Day of School Activities http://www.teachersfirst.com/100thday.html http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/100thday.php http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/100_day/100.html http://www.vickiblackwell.com/100th.html http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/100thday.htm http://illuminations.nctm.org/WebResourceReview.aspx?ID=3242
· Word problems and activities 1st-5th http://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/wpindex.html
· Math problems K-5th http://www.ixl.com/
· Design your own games http://resources.oswego.org/games/
· Math Benchmarks Performance Assessments by grade level and strand http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/math/
· Fraction templates, circles. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractioncircles.pdf http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractioncircles-withfractions.pdf
· Multiplication worksheets and generators http://www.multiplication.com/worksheets.htm http://www.softschools.com/math/worksheets/multiplication_worksheets.jsp http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/index.html http://www.mathslice.com/actionctl.php?actionid=503
· Rockin the Standards Lyrics http://www.rockinthestandards.com/site/media/lyrics/rts_math_lyrics.pdf
· Sign up to receive weekly newsletter that provides limited access to short videos on careers in math and science. Full access with subscription. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
· Visual Fractions, lessons and interactive games. Powerpoints and animations. http://www.visualfractions.com/
· Product Game http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.aspx?id=29
· http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~dchuong/northregionmath/Content/Index.htm
· Math Powerpoints http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~dchuong/northregionmath/Content/MathPowerPoints.htm
· Envision https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp
· Great for Modeling Problem Solving with Smartboard http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html; http://www.mathplayground.com/
· Compilation of Math Interactive games P. Solving http://www.crsd.org/mathmoments
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SCIENCE
· FOSS Kits support materials http://www.fossweb.com/
· Lab Safety http://www.labsafetyinstitute.org/Resources.html
· Science songs and lyrics http://www.havefunteaching.com/songs-for-kids/science/weather-song
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· Math & Science Lessons K-3 http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/
· Biology teacher resources from Baylor College http://www.bioedonline.org/ or http://www.k8science.org/
· Science links bank http://www.scilinks.org
· Teacher Guide and resources towards fire prevention http://www.smokeybear.com/resources.asp
· Site has activities on zoo animals (English and Spanish) http://aquarium.org/education/teacher-resources
· Health Curriculum materials for all grades and subject areas http://kidshealth.org/classroom/index.jsp?Grade=0&Section=welcome
· Energy Kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/
· Free open source planetarium for your computer. Shows a realistic sky in 3D. http://www.stellarium.org/
· The Space Shuttle Experience http://shuttleexperience.nasa.gov/
· Energy Efficiency program http://www.wattwatchers.org/
· Useful links to order materials on recycling (I have done it. It works) http://www.drivecleanacrosstexas.org/order_materials/
· Science Benchmarks Performance Assessments by grade level and strand http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/science/
· The Lunar and Planetarium Institute offers resources for educators http://www.lpi.usra.edu/
· HISD-Science Materials Resource Center . Training Calendars and Kit check out forms. http://sites.google.com/site/smrchome/
· Recycling and Conservation Resources http://www.eco-company.tv/ http://www.ourearth.org/?gclid=CNHizt6i6p0CFSWjagod3WD3Kg# http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3915?gclid=CLaDjPen6p0CFSn6agodcQg-LA http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/surprising-compost-items.html http://www.dreamschange.com/Recycling_and_Going_Green_In_Schools/page_1987805.html http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RecycleRex/ http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/just_for_kids/13936 http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/index.htm http://www.composting101.com/ http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/
· Weatherbug http://weather.weatherbug.com/TX/Houston-weather.html?zcode=z6286
· McGraw-Hill Science username: technology password: technology http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2002/teacher/teachres/resourcemgr/#
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SOCIAL STUDIES
· Downloadable resources from the Texas Department of Transportation. http://www.txdot.gov/txdot_library/publications/for_kids.htm
· Cesar Chavez activities in English & Spanish http://www.sdcoe.net/chavez/english.pdf http://www.sdcoe.net/chavez/spanish.pdf
· Collection of Instructional Strategies http://www.edmondschools.net/AboutUs/Curriculum/CurriculumSpecialties/SocialStudies/STEPSHandbook/tabid/1573/Default.aspx
· Martin L King sentence frame http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2010/JF/news_0112_drking.pdf
· Educator’s Calendar 2011, http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/calendar/Educators_Calendar_2011.pdf Click on the monthly calendars below to find fun and educationally relevant holidays, events, and celebrations paired with teacher resources.
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/calendar/activity/47585.html#ixzz1PBWAdo6s
· Don’t Mess with Texas http://dontmesswithtexas.org/
TECHNOLOGY & CROSS CURRICULAR RESOURCES
· Super Teacher Worksheets! Has thousands of printables in pdf format for all subjects and it's all free. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html
· STANFORD Practice for all subjects http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/ach_samplers.shtml
· Everyone can sign up for a free 30 day trial and have access to all the gizmos. These are great for smartboard activities. http://www.explorelearning.com/
· A variety of online and downloadable stop watches. http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
· Supermarket Smarts from Chronicle cross curricular resources
http://www.chron.com/cie/pdfs/S1110773_65512_634328471458207182_S1110773_LR.pdf
· Education Week cross curricular resources.
http://www.naafoundation.org/docs/Foundation/2011-NIE-Week/NIEWK2011_guide.pdf
· A wealth of cross curricular resources for the ESL and TEFL teacher http://bogglesworldesl.com/
· Lesson Ideas, mainly math and science http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/
· Lesson plans & activities http://www.kidport.com/Teacher/TeacherIndex.htm
· Worksheets, Rubrics Quiz Makers, etc. http://www.techtrain.org/teacher_tools.htm
· Tecnologías de Información en Español http://www.eduteka.org/modulos.php?catx=4&idSubX=86
· Free teacher worksheets http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/
· Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students http://www.pics4learning.com/
· Busy Teacher's Cafe is a K-6 resource site for busy teachers where you will find resources, ideas, lessons, free printables, and more! http://busyteacherscafe.com/
· Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum. Video resources. http://www.learner.org/
· http://teachnet.com/manage/classroom-decor/get-work-done-by-playing-homeworkopoly/
· http://www.internet4classrooms.com/index.htm
· Smartboard http://smarttech.com/; http://exchange.smarttech.com/
· Renzulli http://www.renzullilearning.com/default.aspx
· Several Resources http://es.houstonisd.org/suttones/resources/index.htm
· Educational Powerpoints http://www.pppst.com/index.html
· Clipart http://www.arthursclipart.org/
· Discovery Education http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
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USEFUL LINKS FOR STUDENTS READING
· http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/
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WRITING & LANGUAGE ARTS
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/language/index.html
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MATH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
· Envision textbook website, password: bonner http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
· Timez Attack password: password http://www.bigbrainz.com/Implementation.php
· ST Math Online http://web.stmath.com/
· Study Jams, videos, karaoke for math and science activities http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
· Math Games http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/
· Math short concept videos http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
· Stop the Clock 3rd-4th http://resources.oswego.org/games/StopTheClock/sthec4.html
· http://www.kidport.com/default.htm
· http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
· Coordinate Grids http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BillyBug/bugcoord.html
· http://resources.oswego.org/games/
· Shape sorter 1st-5th http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeSorter/
· Shapes 4th-5th http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/shape_space/shapes/play.shtml
· http://www.aaamath.com/
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/math/index.html
· Multiplication http://jmathpage.com/JIMSMultiplicationmodelsmultidigit.html
· Online Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
· Cookie fractions http://www.visualfractions.com/CookiesF.html
SCIENCE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
· Brainpop Username: houstonisd password: rockets http://www.brainpop.com/
· United Streaming password: bonner http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm
· Toon University http://www.toonuniversity.com/gradelist.asp?dept=MATH&grade=4
· Study Jams, videos, karaoke for math and science activities http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
· Energy Kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/
· http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
· NASA Kids Club http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
· Kids Health Games and Activities (English & Spanish) http://kidshealth.org/kid/index.jsp?tracking=K_Home
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/science/index.html
· Electric Circuits http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html
SOCIAL STUDIES
· Brainpop Username: houstonisd password: rockets http://www.brainpop.com/
· U. S. Government Structure http://www.icivics.org/
· School House Rock videos http://www.schooltube.com/video/4f1391c53f3293235d07/
· Select geography games http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
· Geography & History http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/history-geography/index.html
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· Civil Rights on PBS http://pbskids.org/wayback/civilrights/index.html
· Web site from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
· America’s Story http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
· U.S. History for Kids http://pbskids.org/wayback/future/index.html
· MLK resources http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php
· Contributions by historical figures among other animated quizzes http://www.toonuniversity.com/gradelist.asp?dept=SS&grade=4
· Play the States! http://www.scholastic.com/play/states.htm
· American Government, Congress for Kids http://www.congressforkids.net/index.htm
· Reading Maps Quiz and Slideshow http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=8&act=1
· Ben’s Guide to US government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
· Texas Government http://www.house.state.tx.us/kids/kids.htm
· School House Rock Lyrics http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/
· Respond to literature quilt http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2011/MJ/news_0505_pattern.pdf
· Graphic Organizers (English and Spanish) http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/Graphicorganizer.aspx
http://www.balancedreading.com/graphorg.pdf http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Parents-and-Educators/~/media/PDFs/Kids/Ranger%20Rick/Educators/RC_Postcards.ashx http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/vocabulary/pdf/sr_allgo.pdf http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2983 http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1580?locale=en http://teacher.depaul.edu/NYC_Organizers.html Eng & Span http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/graphic/ http://www.cls.utk.edu/pdf/keys_ld/appendix_E.pdf http://www.classroomtoolkit.com/graphic-organizers-starter-kit.html
· ClubChron--bilingual stories with activities and questions
http://www.chron.com/cie/t_clubchron.html
· Links and Resources about content reading and comprehension strategies http://www.readingquest.org/links.html
· Literature log responses starters http://www.d81.w-cook.k12.il.us/lincoln/jzambuto/litresponses.htm
· Summer reading resources http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/SOT_2010-06-09_SummerReads.pdf
· http://www.teachertools.org/lessonplans_dynam.asp#math
· Reading Rubrics http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/Rubrics.aspx
· Reading Benchmarks Performance Assessments by text and grade level. http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/reading/
· Classroom library and genre labels http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/basket_labels.htm http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/Genres.htm
· Strategies Bank http://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/
· http://free-reading.net/index.php?title=Main_Page
· Lexiles Resources http://www.lexile.com/fab/ http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/grade-equivalent/grade-equivalent-chart/ http://www.lexile.com/faq/ http://www2.medford.k12.wi.us:7196/mamslrc/ReadLang/LexileARComparison.pdf
· Interactive Stories http://kids.aol.com/KOL/2/koljrstories/flashholder/arthurs-christmas
· Well known stories read by The Screen Guild members http://www.storylineonline.net/
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WRITING & LANGUAGE ARTS
· Among other activities, the Journal Calendar Activities is an excellent resource. http://busyteacherscafe.com/printables/writing.html
· Great source of shape book patterns in pdf format.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Printables/Patterns/index.shtml
http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2011/JF/news_0215_pattern.pdf
· Project Criss resource. Pages 2-6, 8-12 have to do with ESL students and Vocabulary acquisition. http://www.projectcriss.com/pdf_files/Comments.pdf?utm_source=Participants+10%2F01%2F2006+to+09%2F28%2F2010&utm_campaign=8bed7abf1a-Winter_2011_Comments3_3_2011&utm_medium=email
· The mailbox activities http://www.theeducationcenter.com/TextFiles/Email/te_newsletter_23_021511.html http://www.theeducationcenter.com/TextFiles/Email/te_newsletter_23_020311.html
· Printable posters & banners (Eng & Span) http://schools.u-46.org/index.pl?id=61568&isa=Category&op=show
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MATH
· Standards Based Math Activities http://www.mathwire.com/index.html
· The Math Education Web Resources site offers wide-ranging links to math resources. http://www.khake.com/page47.html
· Math Blackline Masters Word and PDF http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/BLM/table_of_contents.htm
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· Resources for teaching math http://illuminations.nctm.org/
· Math Blackline Masters up to 9th grade http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/BLM/table_of_contents.htm
· Links to the Math-A-Letics LIVE shows Grades 3 and 4 TAKS http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathShow/MathTAKS3and4.wmv Grade 5 TAKS http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathShow/March29math.wmv Comparing Fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/chocolatefractions.wmv Pizza fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/pizzafractions.wmv Comparing & Ordering fractions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathmomentfractions.wmv Elapsed Time http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathFeb8.wmv Measurement http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/capacitymathshorts.wmv Explore math http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathdec14.wmv Division http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathnov30.wmv Patterns & Tables http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/MathNov16.wmv Conversions http://media.houstonisd.org/ims/mathshow1-11.wmv
· 100th Day of School Activities http://www.teachersfirst.com/100thday.html http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/100thday.php http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/100_day/100.html http://www.vickiblackwell.com/100th.html http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/100thday.htm http://illuminations.nctm.org/WebResourceReview.aspx?ID=3242
· Word problems and activities 1st-5th http://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/wpindex.html
· Math problems K-5th http://www.ixl.com/
· Design your own games http://resources.oswego.org/games/
· Math Benchmarks Performance Assessments by grade level and strand http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/math/
· Fraction templates, circles. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractioncircles.pdf http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractioncircles-withfractions.pdf
· Multiplication worksheets and generators http://www.multiplication.com/worksheets.htm http://www.softschools.com/math/worksheets/multiplication_worksheets.jsp http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/index.html http://www.mathslice.com/actionctl.php?actionid=503
· Rockin the Standards Lyrics http://www.rockinthestandards.com/site/media/lyrics/rts_math_lyrics.pdf
· Sign up to receive weekly newsletter that provides limited access to short videos on careers in math and science. Full access with subscription. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
· Visual Fractions, lessons and interactive games. Powerpoints and animations. http://www.visualfractions.com/
· Product Game http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.aspx?id=29
· http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~dchuong/northregionmath/Content/Index.htm
· Math Powerpoints http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~dchuong/northregionmath/Content/MathPowerPoints.htm
· Envision https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp
· Great for Modeling Problem Solving with Smartboard http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html; http://www.mathplayground.com/
· Compilation of Math Interactive games P. Solving http://www.crsd.org/mathmoments
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SCIENCE
· FOSS Kits support materials http://www.fossweb.com/
· Lab Safety http://www.labsafetyinstitute.org/Resources.html
· Science songs and lyrics http://www.havefunteaching.com/songs-for-kids/science/weather-song
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· Math & Science Lessons K-3 http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/
· Biology teacher resources from Baylor College http://www.bioedonline.org/ or http://www.k8science.org/
· Science links bank http://www.scilinks.org
· Teacher Guide and resources towards fire prevention http://www.smokeybear.com/resources.asp
· Site has activities on zoo animals (English and Spanish) http://aquarium.org/education/teacher-resources
· Health Curriculum materials for all grades and subject areas http://kidshealth.org/classroom/index.jsp?Grade=0&Section=welcome
· Energy Kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/
· Free open source planetarium for your computer. Shows a realistic sky in 3D. http://www.stellarium.org/
· The Space Shuttle Experience http://shuttleexperience.nasa.gov/
· Energy Efficiency program http://www.wattwatchers.org/
· Useful links to order materials on recycling (I have done it. It works) http://www.drivecleanacrosstexas.org/order_materials/
· Science Benchmarks Performance Assessments by grade level and strand http://www.escweb.net/tx_bm/science/
· The Lunar and Planetarium Institute offers resources for educators http://www.lpi.usra.edu/
· HISD-Science Materials Resource Center . Training Calendars and Kit check out forms. http://sites.google.com/site/smrchome/
· Recycling and Conservation Resources http://www.eco-company.tv/ http://www.ourearth.org/?gclid=CNHizt6i6p0CFSWjagod3WD3Kg# http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3915?gclid=CLaDjPen6p0CFSn6agodcQg-LA http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/surprising-compost-items.html http://www.dreamschange.com/Recycling_and_Going_Green_In_Schools/page_1987805.html http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RecycleRex/ http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/just_for_kids/13936 http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/index.htm http://www.composting101.com/ http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/
· Weatherbug http://weather.weatherbug.com/TX/Houston-weather.html?zcode=z6286
· McGraw-Hill Science username: technology password: technology http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2002/teacher/teachres/resourcemgr/#
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SOCIAL STUDIES
· Downloadable resources from the Texas Department of Transportation. http://www.txdot.gov/txdot_library/publications/for_kids.htm
· Cesar Chavez activities in English & Spanish http://www.sdcoe.net/chavez/english.pdf http://www.sdcoe.net/chavez/spanish.pdf
· Collection of Instructional Strategies http://www.edmondschools.net/AboutUs/Curriculum/CurriculumSpecialties/SocialStudies/STEPSHandbook/tabid/1573/Default.aspx
· Martin L King sentence frame http://www.theeducationcenter.com/Images/projects/2010/JF/news_0112_drking.pdf
· Educator’s Calendar 2011, http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/calendar/Educators_Calendar_2011.pdf Click on the monthly calendars below to find fun and educationally relevant holidays, events, and celebrations paired with teacher resources.
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/calendar/activity/47585.html#ixzz1PBWAdo6s
· Don’t Mess with Texas http://dontmesswithtexas.org/
TECHNOLOGY & CROSS CURRICULAR RESOURCES
· Super Teacher Worksheets! Has thousands of printables in pdf format for all subjects and it's all free. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html
· STANFORD Practice for all subjects http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/ach_samplers.shtml
· Everyone can sign up for a free 30 day trial and have access to all the gizmos. These are great for smartboard activities. http://www.explorelearning.com/
· A variety of online and downloadable stop watches. http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
· Supermarket Smarts from Chronicle cross curricular resources
http://www.chron.com/cie/pdfs/S1110773_65512_634328471458207182_S1110773_LR.pdf
· Education Week cross curricular resources.
http://www.naafoundation.org/docs/Foundation/2011-NIE-Week/NIEWK2011_guide.pdf
· A wealth of cross curricular resources for the ESL and TEFL teacher http://bogglesworldesl.com/
· Lesson Ideas, mainly math and science http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/
· Lesson plans & activities http://www.kidport.com/Teacher/TeacherIndex.htm
· Worksheets, Rubrics Quiz Makers, etc. http://www.techtrain.org/teacher_tools.htm
· Tecnologías de Información en Español http://www.eduteka.org/modulos.php?catx=4&idSubX=86
· Free teacher worksheets http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/
· Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students http://www.pics4learning.com/
· Busy Teacher's Cafe is a K-6 resource site for busy teachers where you will find resources, ideas, lessons, free printables, and more! http://busyteacherscafe.com/
· Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum. Video resources. http://www.learner.org/
· http://teachnet.com/manage/classroom-decor/get-work-done-by-playing-homeworkopoly/
· http://www.internet4classrooms.com/index.htm
· Smartboard http://smarttech.com/; http://exchange.smarttech.com/
· Renzulli http://www.renzullilearning.com/default.aspx
· Several Resources http://es.houstonisd.org/suttones/resources/index.htm
· Educational Powerpoints http://www.pppst.com/index.html
· Clipart http://www.arthursclipart.org/
· Discovery Education http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
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USEFUL LINKS FOR STUDENTS READING
· http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/
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WRITING & LANGUAGE ARTS
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/language/index.html
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MATH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
· Envision textbook website, password: bonner http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
· Timez Attack password: password http://www.bigbrainz.com/Implementation.php
· ST Math Online http://web.stmath.com/
· Study Jams, videos, karaoke for math and science activities http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
· Math Games http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/
· Math short concept videos http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
· Stop the Clock 3rd-4th http://resources.oswego.org/games/StopTheClock/sthec4.html
· http://www.kidport.com/default.htm
· http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
· Coordinate Grids http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BillyBug/bugcoord.html
· http://resources.oswego.org/games/
· Shape sorter 1st-5th http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeSorter/
· Shapes 4th-5th http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/shape_space/shapes/play.shtml
· http://www.aaamath.com/
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/math/index.html
· Multiplication http://jmathpage.com/JIMSMultiplicationmodelsmultidigit.html
· Online Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
· Cookie fractions http://www.visualfractions.com/CookiesF.html
SCIENCE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
· Brainpop Username: houstonisd password: rockets http://www.brainpop.com/
· United Streaming password: bonner http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm
· Toon University http://www.toonuniversity.com/gradelist.asp?dept=MATH&grade=4
· Study Jams, videos, karaoke for math and science activities http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
· Energy Kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/
· http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
· NASA Kids Club http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
· Kids Health Games and Activities (English & Spanish) http://kidshealth.org/kid/index.jsp?tracking=K_Home
· http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/science/index.html
· Electric Circuits http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html
SOCIAL STUDIES
· Brainpop Username: houstonisd password: rockets http://www.brainpop.com/
· U. S. Government Structure http://www.icivics.org/
· School House Rock videos http://www.schooltube.com/video/4f1391c53f3293235d07/
· Select geography games http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
· Geography & History http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/history-geography/index.html
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· Civil Rights on PBS http://pbskids.org/wayback/civilrights/index.html
· Web site from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
· America’s Story http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
· U.S. History for Kids http://pbskids.org/wayback/future/index.html
· MLK resources http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php
· Contributions by historical figures among other animated quizzes http://www.toonuniversity.com/gradelist.asp?dept=SS&grade=4
· Play the States! http://www.scholastic.com/play/states.htm
· American Government, Congress for Kids http://www.congressforkids.net/index.htm
· Reading Maps Quiz and Slideshow http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=8&act=1
· Ben’s Guide to US government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
· Texas Government http://www.house.state.tx.us/kids/kids.htm
· School House Rock Lyrics http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/