Teacher 'Stuff'
- Sharp Brains
This site offers some traditional and not so traditional mind stretchers. The general topic areas include How Your Brain Works, Attention, Memory, Pattern Recognition and Planning, Visual Workouts, Visual Illusions, Language and Logic, and others. Some of the activities are quick (less than a minute) while others require more time. The activities could be used in many subject areas; there are language activities, math, general logic, and even some for physical education.
http://www.sharpbrains.com/teasers/
- New Teacher Helpline
Let's say you're a newbie who's nearing the end of your first year, and you still have questions -- maybe even some doubts about your future in the classroom. You might want to grab a few minutes (hard as that can be) and check out Scholastic's "New Teacher Helpline."
The Scholastic board seems to be well populated, with responses coming both from other visitors and from a savvy moderator who is also a full-time teacher. The range of participants is K-12, but heavier on the K-8 end. For a sample, take a look at the post "Bad Teacher?" and the replies:
http://snipurl.com/bad_teacher
- Tech Teachers'
Digital Filing Cabinet
This resource has numerous links to Curriculum Resources and Integrating Technology.
http://www.techteachers.com/resourcetable.htm
- Rubric Maker
This handy online tool allows you to create customized rubrics "on the fly" for any subject or project. You can print the rubrics directly from the website. You choose the age level (primary, elementary, middle, or high school) and input the name of your rubric. Then a blank rubric appears for you to fill in the details. The blank rubric includes space for the criteria, plus a range to rate (gradations) the quality of the students' work. There are also ready-made rubrics you can print out. The website provides explicit direction about how to use the website (they are in PDF).
http://myt4l.com/index.php?v=pl&page_ac=view&type=tools&tool=rubricmaker
- PowerPoint Palooza
This site contains nearly 200 PowerPoint slide shows focused on history lessons, particularly at the middle, upper levels or advanced placement level. These presentations range in size from a dozen or so slides each to over 145 slides. You can save them, modify them, and use them in your classroom.
http://pptpalooza.net/
- SAT Math
Pro
Help students prepare for the math portion of the SAT with this collection of more than 125 video lessons, interactive practice modules, timed quizzes, and tips on taking the test. The FREE site, created by a math teacher and SAT instructor, is excellent for independent, self-paced practice. http://www.satmathpro.com/
- SAT Prep
Help students prepare for the vocabulary section of the SAT with this interactive practice test. More than 3,000 multiple choice items, organized into 21 groups, are included along with a database browser that enables students to display and print the questions and correct answers.
http://www.sat-preparation.co.il/
- Internet
Picture Dictionary
This visual dictionary available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian is a great site for primary through high school foreign language students. Visitors can choose a topic, view the associated words and pictures, and then test themselves using the activity links on the left side of the page. Interactive practice options include flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, "stinky spelling" (fix the mistakes), and more. This would be an excellent site for the foreign language teachers to check out. The activity links provide a fun way to get some additional practice.
http://www.pdictionary.com
- BrainQuest
Subtitled "It's OK to be Smart," this site offers a collection of games, puzzles and activities designed to challenge active minds. The 2 minute quizis a lot of fun.
http://www.brainquest.com/
- Citation
Resources
Need a quick, simple citation resource? Take a look at these awesome sites:
http://www.noodletools.com/quickcite/
http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/works_cited
