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Brainchild Online Assessment - Brainchild
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5 to 7
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Simulate a reading comprehension assessment with this interactive quiz. Short texts are followed by multiple-choice questions. After completing the activity, students can view a summary...more
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Simulate a reading comprehension assessment with this interactive quiz. Short texts are followed by multiple-choice questions. After completing the activity, students can view a summary report that provides links back to missed questions. Click on the "Study" buttons to practice specific areas of weakness. A great prep activity for state assessment testing.
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BugGuide
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4 to 12
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Search this site for images, information, helpful links, and suggested reading related to your favorite creepy-crawlies. Insects, spiders, and their related family members throughout...more
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Search this site for images, information, helpful links, and suggested reading related to your favorite creepy-crawlies. Insects, spiders, and their related family members throughout the United States and Canada are represented. Content is provided by amateur naturalists with a penchant for bugs, so read the disclaimer and alert your students that not all information on the site may be completely accurate.
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What Makes A Compound Word? - Education Development Center
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5 to 8
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This interactive tutorial introduces compound words and strategies for revealing their meanings. Includes an instructive slide show followed by some completion, click-and-drag, and...more
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This interactive tutorial introduces compound words and strategies for revealing their meanings. Includes an instructive slide show followed by some completion, click-and-drag, and reading comprehension activities. Preview content and difficulty level before turning your students loose on this one.
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Christmas Around the World - northpole.net
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2 to 8
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Click on the name of a country to access several facts about holiday celebrations there. These brief descriptions of Christmas observances in more than a dozen countries can easily...more
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Click on the name of a country to access several facts about holiday celebrations there. These brief descriptions of Christmas observances in more than a dozen countries can easily be incorporated into a Web search activity for younger elementary students.
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You may want to use Read Ahead, reviewed here, with these articles as a guided reading activity for younger students. Read Ahead is perfect for introducing any reading passage to struggling readers, special education students, and ENL/ESL learners. Older students can pick a country and find more facts about other holidays celebrated in their chosen country. Have them find out informaion about those holidays like traditional food, songs, and activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Christmas Carol - GradeSaver
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6 to 12
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Supplement a unit on Dickens and the Victorian novel with this site that focuses on A Christmas Carol. Highlights include brief overviews of the major themes, discussions of the ...more
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Supplement a unit on Dickens and the Victorian novel with this site that focuses on A Christmas Carol. Highlights include brief overviews of the major themes, discussions of the characters, biographical information about the author, summaries and analyses of each stave, and links to related resources. Use the interactive quizzes as a review after reading the novella or viewing a film adaptation in class.
tag(s): christmas (37), dickens (8), england (50), holidays (167), victorian (16)
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Though the top of the page says "Buy the Study Guide" you can access a lot of it on this site. Engage students by showing them the 5+ minute animation of A Christmas Carol listed in the left menu. Give the students background information using "About the Study Guide." You may want to use Read Ahead, reviewed here, with this article as a guided reading activity for younger students. Read Ahead is perfect for introducing any reading passage to struggling readers, special education students, and ENL/ESL learners. Often showing segments of the film adaptation before and after the reading of several staves, will help with student comprehension. Have students compare and contrast the film and the written staves online using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Checkpoints for Progress - US Dept. of Education
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1 to 12
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This helpful checklist of reading and writing skills outlines what parents should expect to see from their children at each grade level. The site provides reading lists and practical...more
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This helpful checklist of reading and writing skills outlines what parents should expect to see from their children at each grade level. The site provides reading lists and practical tips for helping students to hone their language arts skills.
tag(s): reading lists (79), writing (317)
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Use these "standards" as a means of checking student achievement, and being sure to align objectives and assignments with these general expected skills. It might be a good idea to show these objectives to students at the beginning of the year, to give them a good idea of what to expect.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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On-Lion for Kids! - NY Public Library
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1 to 8
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The New York Public Library offers this just-for-kids portal featuring links to sites by subject (science and technology, arts, games, sports, people and places), reading and book lists,...more
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The New York Public Library offers this just-for-kids portal featuring links to sites by subject (science and technology, arts, games, sports, people and places), reading and book lists, book reviews written by kids, and helpful resources for parents and teachers.
tag(s): book lists (162), reading lists (79)
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Post a link for this site on your teacher webpage or in your newsletter. Talk about it with parents at back-to-school night or at parent conferences. Share with your middle school reluctant readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classic Fairy Tales
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1 to 6
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Cartoon animation and narration combine to provide delightful renditions of beloved fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers. ...more
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Cartoon animation and narration combine to provide delightful renditions of beloved fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers.
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Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on folk tales and short stories. This would be a great way to encourage ELL's and lower achieving readers to become interested in reading. Have students watch the stories on classroom computers, creating a timeline of the story, establishing the chain of events. This is a great way to get students thinking about timelines, and help those who are aided by the visual elements of the site. Make sure to include headphones so that students won't disturb others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Play and Learn
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1 to 2
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Reinforce basic literacy skills through interactive activities that involve letter and numeral writing, word recognition, color, and shape. Early elementary students will enjoy the...more
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Reinforce basic literacy skills through interactive activities that involve letter and numeral writing, word recognition, color, and shape. Early elementary students will enjoy the variety of games and activities that work best as supplements to offline instruction in the classroom or at home. Available in English, Spanish, French, and German.
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Though it may seem simplistic, this would make a really great resource for an ELL classroom or a basic Spanish, French or German class. Use the alphabet section as a learning center on classroom computers, allowing them to practice pronunciation and mimic what they are hearing on the site. This would be helpful for students who are auditory learners, and just need more practice with some of the basics. Make sure to include headphones on this site, insuring that students don't disturb others around them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Page-Turner Guide to Kids' Books for Summer
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1 to 7
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Even if it's not summertime, this reading list can provide librarians, teachers, and parents with great suggestions. "Best bets" in picture books, chapter books, and teen books are...more
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Even if it's not summertime, this reading list can provide librarians, teachers, and parents with great suggestions. "Best bets" in picture books, chapter books, and teen books are provided along with summaries and "alerts" regarding language or subject matter. A variety of reading level, subjects, and styles are included.
tag(s): book lists (162), reading lists (79)
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Book-a-Minute Classics - Samuel Stoddard and David J. Parker
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9 to 12
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OK - this one's just for fun. These tongue-in-cheek synopses of literary pearls are hilarious and BRIEF! Few authors escape the treatment; nearly every writer from Shakespeare to Steinbeck...more
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OK - this one's just for fun. These tongue-in-cheek synopses of literary pearls are hilarious and BRIEF! Few authors escape the treatment; nearly every writer from Shakespeare to Steinbeck is represented on these pages. Some synopses are better than others - check out their version of A Tale of Two Cities - but all are quite clever! Use to generate some lively pre or post-reading discussion in class, or kick off a lesson on satire with several choice examples. Links to synopses of science fiction, bedtime stories, and movies are provided at the bottom of the home page.
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Eye on the Sky - Project FIRST
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1 to 3
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This delightful site, created for early elementary students, provides activities and lesson plans (aligned to national standards) that encourage observation, investigation, and literacy...more
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This delightful site, created for early elementary students, provides activities and lesson plans (aligned to national standards) that encourage observation, investigation, and literacy skills. An interactive "Changing Weather" feature asks for student input regarding local weather conditions, and then generates a personalized weather report. Use the "Our Star the Sun" link to find more than a dozen outstanding lesson plans that focus on the sun-earth system and nonfiction reading and writing skills. Downloadable worksheets and materials are also provided in either GIF or PDF formats.
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Create a Graph - National Center for Education Statistics
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2 to 5
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Don't know what to do with your data? Select from five different graphs and charts to create a visual representation of your data that meets your needs. Efficient organization provides...more
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Don't know what to do with your data? Select from five different graphs and charts to create a visual representation of your data that meets your needs. Efficient organization provides an easy interface. Customize the design with the many available features after selecting your graph. Insert your data into the boxes provided and customize your labels. Preview your graph and go back to make changes. View your data in all five graph options to provide the best visual representation of your information. Tabs to provide help and examples for each menu item while creating your graph provide a great resource. Print your graph, download it in six different formats, or share it with a link sent to an email address. This tool tops the charts. Email not required, but needed to receive the URL for your graph if you select that option.
tag(s): charts and graphs (169), coordinates (15)
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After collecting data as a class create a graph together on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Switch between all five options to show the students how the same data can be represented in different visual formats. Which graph is the best graph to represent your data? Discuss how advertisers use graphs to influence consumers. Students can collect their own data to graph. Post graphs for students to view and analyze. Have cooperative learning groups write questions for peers to analyze their graph. Graph results from science experiments or student polls in any subject area. Create simple graphs for even the youngest students to practice reading data.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stalking the Mysterious Microbe
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the microbial worlds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses with this site that provides entertaining background information, ideas for classroom experiments, and...more
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Introduce your students to the microbial worlds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses with this site that provides entertaining background information, ideas for classroom experiments, and a collection of "Microbes in the News" articles. Find out when hands should be washed and what happens when they are not! Interested students can even explore a "Careers" link that offers interviews with experts in the field, advice on finding a mentor, and tips on how to become a microbiologist. Available in English and Spanish.
tag(s): microorganisms (11)
In the Classroom
Use the videos on this site as a supplement to a lecture on microbes. One video that would be great, "E. Coli Animation," shows the growth and reproduction of e.coli in a quick YouTube clip. Not all school internet systems allow for access to YouTube, so make sure to check your school's policies before use. If it does work, some of these videos do a great job of detailing specific microbes and their life-cycles. Definitely a lot more interesting and fun for students to watch than reading the same information out of a textbook!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Katerpillars and Mystery Bugs - University of Kentucky Department of Etymology
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2 to 8
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This site provides activities, projects, games, and reading lists that can enhance a life science lesson on creepy-crawlies by introducing the real thing! Browse through the "Teacher/Parent...more
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This site provides activities, projects, games, and reading lists that can enhance a life science lesson on creepy-crawlies by introducing the real thing! Browse through the "Teacher/Parent Resource Materials" and check out the collection of units and lesson plans that require students to observe, interact with, and record their experiences with a variety of insects. The "Teacher's Guide to Six-Legged Science" provides invaluable background information and helpful tips, especially for teachers who are a bit tentative about welcoming bugs into their classrooms.
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Picturing Modern America 1880-1920 - Educational Development Center, Inc.
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6 to 12
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American society experienced a tremendous amount of change and growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This site is filled with primary source images from the...more
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American society experienced a tremendous amount of change and growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This site is filled with primary source images from the Library of Congress and interactive exercises that bring the era to life. The "Image Detective" activity is especially impressive. After selecting a picture from the collection, students are presented with a critical question and guided through the process of gathering clues, reading background information, and drawing conclusions. The Investigations link challenges students to interact with visual sources to gain perspective and understanding. This is an outstanding resource for strengthening skills in historical research and critical thinking! The Exhibit Builder link apparently no longer functions, but students can copy images under Fair Use (check the collection information) to create a slide show or exhibit using images from the site and their own explanatory text.
tag(s): 1900s (73), 1920s (15), history day (40), immigration (63), industrialization (11), womens suffrage (44), world war 1 (73)
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Use this site as an in class activity for various units in your classroom, including the early 1900's, immigration, the roaring 20's, etc. Have students complete their investigations in pairs, having a class competition to see who can get the most right! A very fun way to review and encourage critical thinking skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Facing the Future: People and the Planet
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5 to 12
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Help students recognize that Earth Day is every day with this thought-provoking resource that addresses the interconnections between the environment, population, poverty, consumption...more
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Help students recognize that Earth Day is every day with this thought-provoking resource that addresses the interconnections between the environment, population, poverty, consumption and conflict. Start with the Teacher's Corner page which provides an impressive collection of downloadable activities and interdisciplinary lesson plans aligned to national standards (click on "download curriculum" to access this feature). Informational text is provided in both 60 second and in depth versions. Choose based on the reading lefel of your students. Check out the "Service Learning" opportunities for practical ideas on engaging your students in critical local and global issues. Created by Facing the Future, a non-profit organization.
tag(s): environment (238), population (48)
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World of Peter Rabbit - Frederick Warne & Co
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1 to 4
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Introduce your students to the charming and gentle world of Beatrix Potter with this beautifully designed site. Students can visit the "Fun!" section and print out coloring book pages;...more
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Introduce your students to the charming and gentle world of Beatrix Potter with this beautifully designed site. Students can visit the "Fun!" section and print out coloring book pages; meet her most beloved characters including Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Squirrel Nutkin; and participate in "Storytime" with audio reading of her famous stories, complete with animated illustrations based on her original watercolors. Biographical information about the author and her life in the Lake District of England is also included along with some simple crafts that children can make with help from teachers or parents. Available in British, American, German, French, and Japanese versions.
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Will Runaway Water Warm the World? - NASA
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9 to 12
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Beginning with a description of the deadly heat wave that engulfed Europe in July and August of 2003, this website takes a student-friendly approach to explaining the phenomenon and...more
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Beginning with a description of the deadly heat wave that engulfed Europe in July and August of 2003, this website takes a student-friendly approach to explaining the phenomenon and effects of global warming. The interaction between water vapor, greenhouse gases, and the atmosphere is clearly explained and illustrated. Students can discover how scientists use satellite data to create and validate their climate models. Treat this resource as an on-line textbook chapter; ask students to read and summarize in their own words. The reading level is challenging, but appropriate for high ability secondary students. It will certainly make them think!
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The Brontes - Bronte Parsonage Museum
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9 to 12
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If 19th century British authors are part of your curriculum spend some moments browsing through this site that sheds light on the lives and work of the authors of Wuthering ...more
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If 19th century British authors are part of your curriculum spend some moments browsing through this site that sheds light on the lives and work of the authors of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre . Walk the streets of the Town of Haworth in Yorkshire and experience the village as it was known by the Bronte sisters. Visit the chronology section to discover connections between events in the personal lives of the sisters and the economic, political, and social conditions of the world in which they lived. A family tree, comprehensive biographical information, summaries and analyses of the novels, and links to related resources are provided.
tag(s): literature (218)
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Use this site as a introductory activity before reading one of the many books by one of the Bronte sisters. The family history will provide some background on the two authors, that would be great contextual information for students before beginning a class reading of one of their novels. Have cooperative learning groups explore the information, with the intentions of summarizing the main points in a multimedia presentation. Try having groups create a magazine cover of a sister, highlighting her accomplishments - we recommend using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here)Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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