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 Makes Wind?
– YouTube video by CrashCourseKids; “So... what makes the wind? You might be
surprised to learn that it has to do with two of Earth's spheres; The
Hydrosphere and the Geosphere. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina
takes us to the beach to chat about how the wind comes into being and why
that's pretty darn awesome!” (L:E;SA:S)
Spanish-American
War – Animated History – “Remember the Maine, #yellowjournalism
and the rise of #TeddyRoosevelt?
Now you do. Check out this #animatedhistory
of the "splendid little war" that launched the United States onto the
imperialist stage and have a few laughs while doing so.” (L:A;SA:SS)
The
Physics of Surfing – a TED-Ed lesson; “Whether or not you realize it,
surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as
soon as a board first hits the water. Surfers may not be thinking about weather
patterns in the Pacific, tectonic geology or fluid mechanics, but the art of
catching the perfect wave relies on all these things and more. Nick Pizzo dives
into the gnarly physics that make surfing possible.” (L:H;SA:S)
SFS Kids – “designed
to be a fun online music education resource for children 8-13 to learn about
classical music and orchestral music. Through interactive and game-based
modules, as well as a wide and varied repository of orchestral audio excerpts,
students will be able to explore various components of music-making, such as
orchestral instruments, composers of orchestral music, conducting basics, and
composing basics. Students will be able to engage in activities designed to
foster active listening and to build familiarity with orchestral music. (L:E;SA:FA)
Braingenie
– “Dominate math and science. Braingenie™ builds deep mastery and sharpens
problem-solving skills. L:A;SA:M,S)
Original photo by Pat Hensley
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