Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 4/7/2023

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

Reasonable Colors - “is an open-source color system for building accessible, nice-looking color palettes. (L:G; SA:A)

Quick and Easy Ways to Remove Image Backgrounds - “Removing the background from an image is a good way to protect your privacy and that of people who might unintentionally be in the background of your pictures. Remove image backgrounds is also a good way to get a stand-alone image of yourself to then place in front of a different background.” (L:G; SA:A)

How to Make a Rainbow - “We often see beautiful rainbows during or right after a rain storm, but did you know that you can make your very own rainbow at home? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how! “ (L:E; SA:S)

Custom Eye Chart Maker - “This tool lets you make your own custom eye chart, just like the ones the eye doctors use.” (L:G; SA:A)

GZM Shows Podcasts - “Peabody Award-winning Gen-Z Media creates and produces innovative audio programming for an all-ages audience. We’re all about families, friends and classrooms listening together and connecting over great stories.” (L:T; SA:A)

Original photo by Pat Hensley