Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 10/30/2020

Here are some interesting sites that I’ve found this week, thanks to my PLN. As a teacher, I feel we have to keep up to date concerning research in our field and current issues in the education system. I hope some of these inspire you, inform you, and even have you asking questions. Thank you for coming by and visiting!

Note: Each resource is labeled with a level and subject area to make it easier to use. Levels: E: Elementary; M: Middle; H: High; G: General, all levels; SN: Special Needs; T: Teachers Subject Areas: LA: Language Arts, English, Reading, Writing; M: Math; S: Science; Health; SS: Social Studies, Current Events; FA: Fine Arts; Music, Art, Drama; FL: Foreign Language; PE: Physical Ed; C: Career; A: All

Jigsaw Explorer - free jigsaw puzzles (L:G;SA:A)

Airpano - A virtual journey around the world (L:G;SA:A)

Three Ways to Add Some Educational Fun to Your Virtual and Hybrid Classes - “Here are the things that I’m doing to try to add some educational fun into my hybrid classroom this fall.” (L:G;SA:A)

USGS Resources for Teachers - “Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences in the form of lesson plans and activities, maps, podcasts, online lectures, videos and animations, and much more. Browse thousands of ideas for using these resources in elementary, secondary, university, and informal education settings” (L:G;SA:S)

Skateistan - “By combining skateboarding with creative, arts-based education, we give children the opportunity to become leaders for a better world. Our focus is on groups who are often excluded from sports and educational opportunities, especially girls, children living with disabilities and those from low-income backgrounds. We provide safe spaces where children can have fun, build their skills and confidence and break down social barriers by making new friends.” (L:G;SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley