Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 1/28//22

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

Alphabet Organizer - Students create an alphabet book or alphabet chart with words for each letter of the alphabet. Or choose just one word per letter and upload an image to help early readers make a visual connection between the word and the beginning letter. (L:G;SA:A)

Smithsonian Learning Lab - “...the Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world's largest museum, education, and research complex within reach. The Lab is a free, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian's expansive community of knowledge and learning.”(L:G;SA:A)

Applications of Math - by industry or topic (L:G;SA:M)

Spinner Wheel - “Spinner Wheel is a free online random wheel app to help decide upon making a choice.” (L:G;SA:A)

Tunnel to the Other Side of the Earth - “Have you ever wondered which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you? Find out using this map tunnelling tool.” (L:G;SA:S,SS)

Original photo by Pat Hensley