Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 9/14/18

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

Math Learning Center – “These apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. All apps are available in two or more versions: a web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for specific operating systems and devices (such as Apple iOS for iPad).” (L:T;SA:M)

How Air Conditioning Works – YouTube video; “To beat the summer heat, we turn to air conditioning. But that sweet, cool relief isn’t magic: it’s the science of heat transfer and the chemistry of refrigerants.” (L:H;SA:S)

Headliner – free video editor (L:G;SA:A)

How Does Caffeine Keep Us Awake? – A TED-ed lesson; “Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That’s equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers! Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, and energetic, even if we haven’t had enough sleep — but it can also raise our blood pressure and make us feel anxious. So how does it keep us awake? Hanan Qasim shares the science behind the world’s most widely used drug.” (L:H;SA:S)

Ryeboard – “Ryeboard is the easiest, most intuitive way of expressing your ideas on a virtual white board. Brainstorm innovative ideas, plan out your next daunting essay, or organize your next vacation on Ryeboard. Only on desktops for now, but all for free! (L:G;SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley