Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 3/3/23

Here are some interesting sites 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

Pixabay Sound Effects - Royalty-free sound effects for download (L:G; SA:A)

Snowman Game - Like the game Hangman but with a snowman. You can put your own words in (L:G; SA:A)

How do carbohydrates impact your health? - ”The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what are carbs, exactly? And what do they do to our bodies? Richard J. Wood explains.” (L:M,H; SA:S)

Everything is Alive - "Everything is Alive is an interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true." (L:G; SA:A)

How to Spot Fake Screenshots on Social Media - "Fake social media generator websites have made it easy to impersonate a person or business and spread misinformation. Fake social media screenshots look like the real McCoy, but there are a few clues that can help identify fakes if you find yourself asking “Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?” while on social media. Students will learn four clues that a social media screenshot might be fake and use some online tools that can help verify them—and then put those skills to the test." (L:T; SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley