Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 10/26/18

Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom

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

Science Journal – by Google; “Science Journal transforms your device into a pocket-size science tool that encourages students to explore their world. As they conduct eye-opening experiments, they’ll record observations and make new, exciting discoveries.” (L:G;SA:S)

Nature Cat’s Great Outdoors – “Based on the hit PBS KIDS show, Nature Cat’s Great Outdoors is the on-the-go toolset that will inspire your child to explore nature – in the backyard, at a local park or even looking out the window. Every day, Nature Cat has a set of new daily adventures that lets kids use tools to record and share their observations in fun, creative ways!” (L:E;SA:S)

Geocaching – “join the world’s largest treasure hunt.” (L:G;SA:S)

Plum’s Crreaturizer – “Go on a nature adventure with Plum's Creaturizer! Kids and families can build wild creatures, then head outdoors to photograph them right in their own backyard. It's part of PLUM LANDING, a PBS KIDS project that helps kids develop a love for this amazing, beautiful, and dramatic planet we call home. The app provides opportunities for kids and their families to interact with nature in a thoughtful way and have fun exploring together.” (L:E, M;SA:S)

Make a Monster – “It’s the spooky season, and the perfect time for crafting. While you are working on last-minute costume preparations, keep the kids busy with a DIY monster craft. Your kids will have a blast as they make a monster with just a few simple materials. How the monsters look is completely up to your kids; they can personalized the eyes, mouth, ears and more! This is a great craft for preschoolers or young elementary-level students. The craft involves no more than cutting and pasting and the options are endless. Have some free time or want to join in on the Halloween spirit? Create one with them!” (L:E;SA:FA)

Original photo by Pat Hensley