Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 4/28/2023

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

River Runner - “Click to drop a raindrop anywhere in the contiguous United States and watch where it ends up.” (L:G; SA:S)

When Will Spring Bird Migration Hit Its Peak? - “Spring migration timing varies across the U.S. and even within regions, according to radar data analyzed by BirdCast.” (L:G; SA:S)

Pathway to Financial Success - “Pathway to Financial Success empowers you to take control of your financial future. Explore the self-paced online modules and other tools to equip you to make sound financial decisions to meet your life goals.” (L:H; SA:M,C)

WWF Free Rivers - free app; “WWF Free Rivers puts an entire landscape in your hands. Through this immersive, augmented reality experience, you’ll discover a river that flows through the lives of people and wildlife, and how their homes depend on those flows. Dam the river to see what happens, and then try different options for sustainable development that keeps the river healthy and flowing. Collect stories of people and animals along the way!” (L:G; SA:S)

Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game - “Choice, strategy, balance, and . . . water equity? Parts of the planet are struggling to get enough water. Use each region's wealth to build pipes, desalinate water, and conduct research to bring water where it's needed most. Monsoons, dry spells, disease, and even cursed lawn sprinklers can help or hinder your progress. Manage your wealth and water carefully to solve the world's water crisis!” (L:M,H; SA:S)

Original photo by Pat Hensley