5-C-1+Exploration+of+Web+Resources+by+Discipline+and+Grade+Level

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 * Instructions:**
 * 1) Scan the list of resources listed in the Key Information for Topic 5-C. Review the general links and then discipline links that are appropriate to you or that you find interesting.
 * 2) Bookmark the resources that you find valuable.
 * 3) Find two examples of lesson applications or educational resources that you found most helpful.
 * 4) Post these examples in the **table below**.

(Facilitator) || Social Studies, Grades 7-8 || []
 * **Student name** || **Grade or Discipline** || **Links (include two)** || **Notes or Comments - Why did you find this useful?** ||
 * MaryF

[] || "Where is That?" A mapping and naming game for junior high social studies (U.S. and world) "Civil War" Brain Pop (fee/free) movies for educators; also includes a quiz, worksheet, and other activities ||
 * TammieJ || Speech and Language Pathologist || http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

http://www.funbrain.com/signs/index.html || "Grammar Gorillas" A game of nouns, verbs, and adjective identification. Limited graphics, but excellent content. "Sign the Alphabet" A game of identifying sign language finger spelling. This game is very applicable for many non-verbal and hearing impaired students. || the concept mapping site is great from me because we do concept maps for most of the topics we cover in my health class especially at the middle school level. || 6th grade || []
 * Jodi T. || Health 8-12 || [] http://cmap.ihmc.us/ || teachervision, through teachertube would be a great resources for lesson plans and many different types of resources. One of the drawbacks to this is that you would have to become a paying member.
 * Stacy C. || Science

[] || This is a great site full of lesson plans for any topic and any grade. This specific link is for science 6-8 grade. Also found within the website is a puzzlemaker, science fair info. and parent resources.

I have used Brainpop with my classes and it is a great tool for reviewing material or introducing new material. Each is a short video clip on a topic with a quiz at the end. Very easy to add to any lesson. This link is specific to environmental science, but Brainpop provides video clips for all subject areas. ||
 * Tara G. || Secondary English || http://www.webenglishteacher.com

@http://www.brainpop.com/english/freemovies/williamshakespeare/ || As a teacher of literature, I am always looking for ways to make classic texts relevant to students today. This site provides a lot of different ideas on how to do just that. Of particular interest was the subsection for making Shakespeare come alive.

I had never seen the BrainPop website before seeing it for this course. I especially liked this video because I teach all of the information found in the movie, but I had always done it through a traditional lecture. I think this video would help to engage students in the information better than my traditional lecture. I also really like the interactive quizzes and readings that are included. ||
 * Jenny C. || 8th grade English || [|http://www.teachertube.com]

[|http://docs.google.com] || I really have never utilized teacher tube before, but I found many entertaining and educational videos for my students here. I can see how both students and teachers would find this to be a very useful tool and a great way to incorporate technology! One teacher "rapped" and danced to his class rules as an ice breaker for the first day! Love it.

I needed to prepare a slideshow for another course I'm taking and it required me to use Google Docs. Unlike Powerpoint, Google Docs saved your presentation to the web. This kind of access from anywhere could really be beneficial for my students. They could collaborate on presentations together without having to meet up outside of school. || Grade 9/10 || []
 * Peggy M. || Library and Language Arts

[] || Teaches critical thinking skills via the persuasive essay. Includes components of Language Arts, Sci. Tech. and Social Studies and centers on the problems of flooding in New Orleans.

Site has a multitude of resources for teaching Homer's //Iliad// and //Odyssey// including games, study guides, writing prompts and more. Ninth graders study Homer in the IHS library. || Information Technology K-12 || []
 * Jenette B. || Computers/

[] || This is an Educators Reference Desk with Computer lesson plans ranging from k-12 grades Ok, every student needs to have good keyboarding skills. This site lets them play games while fine tuning their typing abilities. ||
 * Shelly S. || Resource Room Grades 11/12 || []

[] || This site gives practice with the Pythagorean Thereom. I have students in Geometry that struggle with that concept often.

This site has many useful resources for my students with providing assistance with grammar, vocabulary practice and tips for research papers and even how to cite. ||
 * Tony M. || 10th grade English || [|TeacherTube]

[|Web English Teacher] || Some of the videos on TeacherTube are really hilarious and a great way to start the school year or even start the day in a fresh way in the middle of the year. You have to really search around to find your subject, though. I've used Web English Teacher for a while, but keep finding new stuff. For me, the lesson plans on Sophocles and Shakespeare were really helpful. ||
 * Brianna V. || K-6 Physical Education || [|www.brainpop.com]

[|www.PECentral.org] || On BrainPop.com, I found games that I could use with my students when discussing the human body. There are games for the body system, personal health, and nutrition! PECentral.org is a website that use which has lesson plans and ideas for all different units. Depending on what phys ed subject I want to teach, there are lesson plans and game ideas for the gym! || Grade 8 || http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7779/preview/
 * Deborah K. || English

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/ || PBS Teachers Resources for the Classroom/The Diary of Anne Frank. This unit provides activities which stimulate critical thinking and can be adapted for students in grades 6-8 or 9-12. The activities are easily differentiated based on student interest and ability.

This site provides useful short videos about various aspects of grammar. I've used these to introduce, reinforce and provide quick informal evaluations of learning on grammar. Students really love these and completly engage no matter the learning level. || Grade 6 || Science-teachers.com- Discussion on when to capitalize earth, sun, and moon
 * Trevar S. || Science

YouTube || Contains from many sources on when to capitalize earth, sun, and moon when writing in science class. I struggle with this when my students ask me when to capitalize each. This discussion will help.

YouTube is filled with professionally made videos. As long as you preview the videos that you are going to use in class and can validate the information presented in the video, it is an excellent resource. ||
 * Jana H. || Language Arts First Grade || []

[] || Here Martha Speaks reinforces vocabulary words while teaching kids how to use the keyboard/mouse to play several games. StudyZone is a link from NYLearns.org. This site gives review of writing tips for young students. After reviewing tips the students can apply the concepts through an interactive quiz. Really cool for your advanced learners. ||