Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 11/19/21

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

What is an Engineer? - “Mister Brown teaches Squeaks all about engineering to help him solve a problem he is having!” (L:E;SA:M,S)

Wizer - “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)

Splash Learn - “Kids see fun games. You see real learning outcomes. Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum..” (L:E;SA:M,LA)

Lesson plan: After helping Pilgrims, today’s Wampanoag tribe fight for their ancestral lands - “In this lesson, students will learn about the Wampanoag people, the ancestors of the Native American tribes who welcomed the Pilgrims at Plymouth nearly 400 years ago. Then students will examine current issues facing the Wampanoag tribes, including the continued fight for their ancestral lands and the preservation of their native language.” (L:H;SA:SS)

Mote - “Fast, friendly voice messaging. Mote is voice messaging for the web, integrated into the products you already know and love.” (L:T;SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley