http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/activities?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "activities" on Netvouz http://www.besthistorysites.net/Multimedia.shtml Find the best history sites for time periods in history, maps, general resources, Maps, Lesson Plans/Activities and research and Multimedia. This page lists the multimedia resources. See sidebar for others. Social Studies jgordon Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:04:58 GMT http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Explore our library of 70 online activities that help to make math come alive in the classroom or at home. Free downlodable activities. See math lessons, standards and links. Science and Math > MATH ONLY jgordon Tue, 09 May 2006 18:57:59 GMT http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp?lnkid=TNav:home&ESP=Teachers/ib//acq/main_tnav_home///nav/txtl//// Scholastic.com Lots of great resources for teachers, newspapers for kids, support for writing, etc. etc. Teacher Resources jgordon Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:56:32 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9088&r=sb071005 3-Minute Motivators by Kathy Paterson will show you how to turn unmotivated, unfocused students into eager classroom participants and learners. This practical handbook includes more than 100 simple ideas that will refocus a group, release excess energy, or start off class with a bang. Organized around common classroom challenges, 3-Minute Motivators offers a wide variety of ready-to-use activities that turn potential problems into opportunities, and get students out of a rut and into a more productive mode: Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Engaging Students and Multiculturalism jgordon Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:22:24 GMT http://www.pbs.org/americanfieldguide/teachers/insects/insects_unit.html Co-evolution can account for much of the great diversity of insects on earth. In this lesson, students will learn about co-evolution of mutualistic relationships while studying the roles of pollinators and plants. ELL Benefits: This web site allows all students to use skills of observation and writing to compare and contrast different kinds of flowers. If students are not familiar with the structures of a flower and their functions, there is a link to another web site that students can explore to learn this information. The site is available in English and Spanish. For the ELL student who did not learn about flowers in their native language, this could be useful to introduce new content and vocabulary. The web site appears to be at 9-10th grade level. Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY > Biology jgordon Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:52:22 GMT http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=math Online Multimedia Educational Games for Kids in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Grades: Advertisements unless you pay the subscription fee. Teacher Resources > Videos Virtual Fieldtrips & Interactive Sites jgordon Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:07:10 GMT http://tools.thecenterweb.org/cwis/cwisdocs/methods-begin.html Developed by the IRC. Since many newcomers have no English skills, all instructional input must be accompanied with objects, actions, demonstrations, or visuals. Total Physical Response is the place to start with those students who speak no English. Language Experience Approach is also a very helpful strategy. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:04:14 GMT http://www.cps.k12.il.us/sbirg/ This Standards-Based Internet Resource Guide exists as a resource for students that links to activity sites in support of the CPS Curriculum and Educational Goals. Chicago Public S jgordon Mon, 06 Jun 2005 14:32:00 GMT http://www.learningplanet.com/ This site gives access to some good free activities for students and then a subscription is necessary to access the complete collection of games and activities. •Divided by grades PreK-K, 1-3, 4-6, and 7+ •Games—ABCs, 123s, geography, history, language arts, math, phonics, reading, science, shape/color,spelling, time/money, and other •The directions are spoken and can be repeated by clicking on the speaker icon.•The graphics and sound effects are engaging. Rec. by Kristi Mulheim Literacy > EMERGENT LITERACY jgordon Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:49:38 GMT http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/pdf_files/videos/rc_mmactivities_directions.pdf This PDF provides directions for the activities Modeled in the Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting DVD. Language Arts jgordon Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT