http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/science?feed=rss&pg=1 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "science" on Netvouz http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ National Geographic Kids is a site that offers great pictures, games, and information about peoples and animals of the world. Literacy > Storytime: Diverse Modalities jgordon Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:33:31 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9026&r=sb060719 This book by Brad Buhrow and Anne Upczak Garcia is an engaging and vital resource for teachers endeavoring to address the needs not just of ELLs, but of all students in today's increasingly diverse schools. Highly rec. by Nancy Commins. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:02:53 GMT http://larryferlazzo.com/index.html The English page will lead you to thousands of activities appropriate for English Language Learners or for young children who are native English-speakers and are just learning to read. These include Social Studies, Math and Science activities specifically for English Language Learners. The other sites listed under "Subjects" on this page have links more appropriate to native English speakers. Technology jgordon Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:37:22 GMT http://www.detroitk12.org/admin/lea/dusp/mrc.htm Detroit Urban Systemic Program provides resources for Detroit teachers. However, the abstracts of the materials can be very helpful. See the Videos section for abstracts of videos that can be used for professional development in math and science. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > VIDEOs and DVDs jgordon Thu, 08 May 2008 16:23:44 GMT http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/ Blue Web’n is an online library of outstanding internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources.tutorials, activities, projects). Blue Web’n does not attempt to catalog all educational sites. Sites are hand-picked and are among the most useful for classroom or instructional use. Rec. by Barbara Tolan Science and Math jgordon Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:07:20 GMT http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/ Blue Web’n is an online library of outstanding internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources.tutorials, activities, projects). Blue Web’n does not attempt to catalog all educational sites. Sites are hand-picked and are among the most useful for classroom or instructional use. Rec. by Barbara Tolan Teacher Resources > Lesson Planning jgordon Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:09:34 GMT http://www5.esc13.net/science/resources.html#Downloads This site has downloads selected by ESC Region XIII for all of the science content areas. Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY jgordon Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:40:01 GMT http://scienceideas.org/pubs-pres/articles-learrning-literacy/index.html These research articles support teaching reading through comprehensive science instruction that combines hands-on activities with related readings and writing. Students outperform those who are learning to read primarily through language arts. Literacy > Research jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:01:30 GMT http://scienceideas.org/concept-maps/index.html Great concept maps for science. Some include both nouns and verbs, others just nouns or just verbs. Physical, earth, and life science. Be sure to see other Science IDEAS online links. Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:10:33 GMT http://vcourseware4.calstatela.edu/ The Virtual Courseware Project produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science field studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can be used by students ranging from middle school, high school, or college classrooms. Rec. by Judy Kastler and Dianne Drennen Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY jgordon Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:45:04 GMT