Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 10/08/21

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

ClassHook - “Increase student engagement, retention, and relevance with educational videos from TV shows and movies.”(L:T;SA:A)

Mapbox - “Maps reveal the world around us — from where your friends are, to who’s winning the local election, to where your business is gaining traction. Mapbox provides you with dynamic, performant, and customizable maps that suit your needs.”(L:T;SA:A)

What Would We Eat on Mars? - “Sam the bat would love to visit Mars one day, but he's going to need more than a few sandwiches if he's going to stay for long.” (L:E;SA:S)

Wizer.Me - “Create unforgettable worksheets that grade themselves. Win your time back - and end overwhelming and late night prep - with fun, easy-to-make, interactive worksheets students love.”(L:T;SA:A)

SC Hurricane Guide - “Build Your Plan. Know Your Zone. Stay Connected.”(L:T;SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley