Friday, November 22, 2019

Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 11/22/19


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

What is a Solstice – “What is the definition of a solstice, and when do they happen? Is the winter solstice always the first day of winter? Find out what causes these bi-annual astronomical events, as well as how they bring about the shortest and longest days of the year.” (L:G;SA:S)

Videezy – free videos (L:G;SA:A)

What’s Inside the White House – “The White House is full of lots of interesting rooms. A lot of people don't realize that this information is public! Please join me as we take a walk through the different rooms and what they are used for.”  (L:G;SA:A)

National Geographic 101 – “Explore and experience some of nature's most intriguing phenomena in the 101 series, a science class unlike any other.” (L:G;SA:S)

Taskade – “Your team tasks, notes, and communication all in one place. Get work done together, faster and smarter.” (L:G;SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley

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