Discovery Box November 20, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Digital Storytelling, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources.add a comment
Discovery Box provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary? What if you had to try to convince people that intensive farming was wrong? What pieces of evidence would you assemble to help convince others you were right? You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the Discovery boxes submitted by others.
Watch Know Educational Videos November 18, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Health/Fitness, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources, Special Education, Technology.add a comment
WatchKnow is both a resource for users and also a non-profit, online community that encourages everyone to collect, create, and share free, innovative, educational videos.
WatchKnow is now officially launched, after being developed for over a year. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a teacher, or just someone who cares about the education of children, you can now use our service and get involved to make it even better. Please sign up! (But did you know that you can add new videos to our system without signing up? They’ll have to be approved first.)
There is no better online cause than the future of our children. And just imagine how fantastic it would be if there were a resource online we could go to, or send our kids to, that would explain every topic they study in school instantly and reliably. Many of the resources needed for such a site already exist online; they just need to be organized.
Fuel our Future Now Science Unit November 17, 2009
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This Department of Energy site has a unit by grade levels on “What Makes a Car Go?” There are links to standards, lesson plans, video resources, and student work materials.
National Geographic Kids November 16, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Educational Resources, Games, Lesson Planning, Promethean Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources.add a comment
National Geographic Kids is a site many of you already use, but in case you’ve missed it, check out the wealth of resources — perfect to use with Promethean Boards.
Siemens “We Can Change the World” Challenge November 16, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Educational Resources, Grants, Lesson Planning, Motivation, Science Resources.1 comment so far
This looks like a great opportunity — a great way to incorporate a real life project into science instruction. There are two categories — grades K-2 and 3-5.
We Can Change the World Challenge
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become those agents of change. Beginning August 19, 2009 through January 31, 2010, elementary school classes from across the country will be challenged to create sustainable, reproducible environmental improvements in their classroom or school.
Top prizes will include a chance to appear on TV, a grant for your school, and a trip for the teacher to New York City and more.
Shape Poems November 8, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Desktop Publishing, Educational Resources, Graphic Organizers, Lesson Planning, Reading/Language Arts.add a comment
Shape Poems allows students to choose between four general themes — school, sports, celebrations, and nature. Then, students organize thoughts with an organizer. Finally, students give the poem a title and write the verse online before publishing.
Healthy Eating Games for Children November 4, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Educational Resources, Health/Fitness, Lesson Planning, Promethean Resources.add a comment
Food – A Fact of Life Web Site has several interactive games for students including:
Make a Balanced Plate, Make a Healthy Lunchbox, Unmuddle the Meals, and Where do my Meals Come From? Some of the games are categorized by age group.
In conjunction with this web site, Promethean features flip chart resources at:
Color Matters November 2, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Art, Desktop Publishing, Digital Photography, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Promethean Resources, Technology.add a comment
Color Matters Web Site has several resources you can use as you design visually appealing Promethean flipcharts and other lesson content.
Elementary Teachers Network November 2, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Professional Learning Communities.add a comment
This is an online community for elementary teachers to exchange ideas, activities and resources.
Scholastic Thanksgiving Activities October 29, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Lesson Planning, Seasonal/Holidays.add a comment
Scholastic Thanksgiving Activities includes reproducables, historical tours, readers’ theater, lesson plans, and literature connections.
