Evidence Based Posting #3
Organizing Instructional Time to Include Navigational Strategies
We all know that integrating technology into the curriculum is something that comes highly recommended, but is a requirement of all teachers. However, with all the focus on test preparation and students’ passing the standardized tests, how can we really fit navigational strategies into our instructional time, especially with our overcrowded classrooms. According to Leu, Leu, and Coiro, taking small groups at a time and teaching the students how to navigate the internet will help all students . Teaching each group a different strategy and allowing them to show other students from another group allows the teacher to effectively include these strategies into their instructional time. It also gives all the students an opportunity to correctly learn all the strategies and techniques they need to properly use the computer.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Site of the Week #4
Site of the Week #4
My site of the week is www.puzzlemaker.com. This website allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Illinois Learning Standard 1.A.3a: Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).
My site of the week is www.puzzlemaker.com. This website allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Illinois Learning Standard 1.A.3a: Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Site of the Week #3
Site of the Week #3
My site of the week is www.mysteries.com. This site allows students to view old mystery television
shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and “Columbo”. Students can also read
the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the
show such as Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote. This site gives students
some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates
to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1B.3a: Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information
from other sources.
State Goal 1C.3b: Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and
theme.
My site of the week is www.mysteries.com. This site allows students to view old mystery television
shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and “Columbo”. Students can also read
the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the
show such as Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote. This site gives students
some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates
to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1B.3a: Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information
from other sources.
State Goal 1C.3b: Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and
theme.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Evidenced Based Posting #2
Evidence Based Posting #2
Effective Internet Management
Integrating the internet into a jam packed curriculum is definitely a challenge. Many students are allowed to access the internet as a reward or as free time and are not being properly monitored by their teachers. The use of the internet should not be a choice for a few students, but for all students and the students should be closely monitored or have a planned activity to complete. Allowing students to access the internet freely give students the impression that the internet is just a “recreation activity”, when it is actually a part of the curriculum. All students should be allowed to access the internet and learn how to properly navigate the sties to locate information for completion of assigned work. This will allow the teacher an opportunity to properly implement the use of the internet into their curriculum. It will also ensure that students will have equal access to the internet. One way this is done is by creating a schedule and have projects that the students can complete using the internet. This also ensures that all students receive proper internet training, even if the teacher has to schedule a 40 or 50 minute period in the school computer lab.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Brooks, S., & Byles, B. (2006, October). Helping Teachers Use the
Internet Effectively. Retrieved May 9, 2007 from , Web site:
http://www.internet4classroom.com/using-quest.htm
Melissa Moody
Effective Internet Management
Integrating the internet into a jam packed curriculum is definitely a challenge. Many students are allowed to access the internet as a reward or as free time and are not being properly monitored by their teachers. The use of the internet should not be a choice for a few students, but for all students and the students should be closely monitored or have a planned activity to complete. Allowing students to access the internet freely give students the impression that the internet is just a “recreation activity”, when it is actually a part of the curriculum. All students should be allowed to access the internet and learn how to properly navigate the sties to locate information for completion of assigned work. This will allow the teacher an opportunity to properly implement the use of the internet into their curriculum. It will also ensure that students will have equal access to the internet. One way this is done is by creating a schedule and have projects that the students can complete using the internet. This also ensures that all students receive proper internet training, even if the teacher has to schedule a 40 or 50 minute period in the school computer lab.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Brooks, S., & Byles, B. (2006, October). Helping Teachers Use the
Internet Effectively. Retrieved May 9, 2007 from , Web site:
http://www.internet4classroom.com/using-quest.htm
Melissa Moody
Evidence Based Posting #1
Evidence Based Posting #1
Web Quest a Great Introduction to the Internet
As a teacher I am often concerned about my students using the internet, however all students are required to be exposed to the technology. A great way to effectively incorporate the internet into your classroom is by using web quests. Web quest provide the students with the opportunity to complete an inquiry project on the internet. The web quest sets the stage for the activity, catching their attention and providing background information. The web quest tells what the students are required to do and the product(s) they are expected to produce. They are given step by step details to complete the project. They are also provided with a rubric to evaluate their product and an opportunity to reflect on the process. This is a good way to keep the students focused and allow them an opportunity to use the internet.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Web Quest a Great Introduction to the Internet
As a teacher I am often concerned about my students using the internet, however all students are required to be exposed to the technology. A great way to effectively incorporate the internet into your classroom is by using web quests. Web quest provide the students with the opportunity to complete an inquiry project on the internet. The web quest sets the stage for the activity, catching their attention and providing background information. The web quest tells what the students are required to do and the product(s) they are expected to produce. They are given step by step details to complete the project. They are also provided with a rubric to evaluate their product and an opportunity to reflect on the process. This is a good way to keep the students focused and allow them an opportunity to use the internet.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Site of the Week #2
Site of the Week #2
My site of the week is www.teenshealth.org/teen. This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information.
The standards addressed by this website are:
Illinois Learning Standards
Physical Development & Health
STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the
prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
A. Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22. A.3a Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents (e.g., exercise, diet, refusal of harmful substances.
22. A.3b Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risks (e.g., proper diet and exercise reduce risks of cancer and heart disease).
My site of the week is www.teenshealth.org/teen. This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information.
The standards addressed by this website are:
Illinois Learning Standards
Physical Development & Health
STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the
prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
A. Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22. A.3a Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents (e.g., exercise, diet, refusal of harmful substances.
22. A.3b Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risks (e.g., proper diet and exercise reduce risks of cancer and heart disease).
Site of the Week #1
My site of the week is http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html.
This website is owned by Pearson Education which is a leading publisher of textbooks published by companies such as Prentice Hall and Scott Foreman. This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.B.3a: Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.C.3a: Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
State Goal 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
Illinois Learning Standard 4.b.3a: Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.
My site of the week is http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html.
This website is owned by Pearson Education which is a leading publisher of textbooks published by companies such as Prentice Hall and Scott Foreman. This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.B.3a: Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.C.3a: Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
State Goal 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
Illinois Learning Standard 4.b.3a: Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.
Hotlist
Melissa Moody’s Hot List
TIE 542
May 7, 2007
My list is comprised of websites targeted at middle school students, parents, and teachers. These sites address language arts, math, social studies, science, and physical development and health standards.
www.funbrain.com/vocab
This website has lots of educational games related to main subject areas such as reading, and math. These games help students work on skills they are struggling to master. The major skill focus is vocabulary.
www.grammarlady.com
This website offers tips, tutorial, and help with grammar for middle school students on their writing projects, and grammar skills there is an online reference.
www.puzzlemaker.com
Allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
http://www.homeworkspot.com/middle/
This site allows students to access help links with homework for all subject areas from reading to science. They are also given homework tips, history facts, information on people born on that particular day they are on the site, as well as quotes of the day. This site is geared toward all areas reading, math, social studies, and science.
www.researchpaper.com
Students have access to a large amount of information about writing research papers. It gives the students ideas for topics, information and links on researching information on their topic and how to write a research paper. This site addresses the writing requirements for student in conjunctions with language arts.
www.ala.org
This website gives students access to the largest library association. Students can read news or search for books, magazines, newspaper articles, etc. This helps students in the areas of reading, social studies, and science.
http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/elec_index.asp?HREF=/electronic/webwatch/book_talks
This website gives teachers a wealth of information about books talks from choosing books to teaching students about book talks. This site contains various links concerning book talks. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/index.html
This website was created by NASA and gives students K-12 access to different features such as hurricane Katrina and other interesting topics. There are articles on different science related topics, homework help, etc. This site is linked to language arts and science standards.
www.elibrary.com
This website has a link called “kids corner” that explains to students how (FERC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates energy in the United States. It also explains to the students how FERC plays a vial role in their daily lives and offers games and other activities. This website addresses science standards.
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
This website is helps middle school students learn how to research and write papers. It gives step by step instructions on how to choose a topic, research the topic, etc. This site teaches the students how to search for information in the library and on the web. There are helpful links on how to cite bibliography sources. This site addresses writing standards part of language arts.
www.mysteries.com
Allows students to view old mystery television shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and also read the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the show. This gives students some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature. This site links to language arts standards.
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/home.html
This website is the cascades volcano site that allows students to learn about what a volcano is, and the different types of volcanoes. There are links for students to view a volcano and the assessment report after a volcano has erupted. They also can visit Mt. St. Helens and view photographs of volcanoes. This site is linked to language arts, social science and science standards.
www.amazon.com
Students can use this website to search for favorite or interesting books to read outside of class. They can also find their favorite magazine and even search for news papers. This site is linked to all subjects because students can find books in all subject areas. This site is relevant to language arts, science, and physical development and health, and social science standards.
www.nationalgeograhic.com/world/index.html
This is a great website for students, with links for movies, games, videos, and stories about different animals from snakes to alligators, and other activities. There is also a link for parents and teachers. This site is linked to language arts and science standards.
www.healthmpowers.org/student_resources/index.htm
This website is a health initiative created to increase health knowledge and promote health-enhancing behaviors among youth by providing students with the health information, skills, resources and motivation necessary to take responsibility for their own health. Health education lessons are presented in an interactive way helping each student make responsible health decisions. This site is related to physical development and health, and science standards.
www.m-w.com
This website Merriam-Webster dictionary features daily crossword puzzles, word games, daily buzzwords, English grammar lessons, spelling bee, a visual dictionary, open word discussions and of course the opportunity to look up words for their meaning. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.thesaurus.com
Thesaurus on the web is a great website for vocabulary building. It features word of the day, language resources, and has an article on how to use a thesaurus. You type a word and get a list of synonyms and antonyms associated with the word. This site links to language arts standards.
www.biography.com
Allows students to find out information about their favorite stars, athletes, musicians, etc., and helps the students with research reports and biography assignments. This site links to language arts and social science standards.
www.ancestry.com
This is a wonderful site for students to start their family tree. This allows for great assignments for students to communicate with their family members and learn about their family background. This site links to language arts and social science standards.
www.weather.com
Allows students to check up on weather in their city and state, and allows them to the worst weather, allows them to check the weather in other cities and states, and compare. This site is linked to science standards.
www.myskillstutor.com
A great website that helps the students with their skills in reading, math, science, and writing. This site helps prepare them for the ISAT test. This site allows teachers to track the progress of individual students as well at the class as a whole. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, and science standards.
www.constitution.org
Gives students the opportunity to learn how and why the constitution was created, and its importance to society today. They have a list of topics they can choose from and read on the topic they choose. This site is linked to social science standards.
www.encyclopedia.com
A great on-line resource for students to research any topic they want. It gives the students links to other helpful resources. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science standards.
www.mathmastery.com
This site offers students great video lessons on math skills. It gives students activities, practice problems and quizzes, and tracks their progress. This site is linked to mathematics, physical development and health, and science standards.
www.sciencespot.net
This website is a great resource for teachers’ that provides information on how to bring science to the classroom. This site also has a reference desk with other resources, word search, etc. This site is linked to science standards.
www.factmonster.com
This site has a great wealth of information to assist students with research about people, places, and things. This site is was a great asset to my students. This site is linked to language arts, physical development and health, and social science.
www.nationalatlas.gov
This website allows students to master their geography skills. On this site they can customize their own map, print maps, play with interactive maps, and read articles of interest. This site is linked to language arts and social science standards.
www.aesopfables.com
This site features fables online, a collection of short stories that are accompanied by real audio. Students can read along as the tape speaks. This site can help students with their fluency as well as comprehension. This site is linked to language arts.
http://www.studenthealth.co.uk/
This website focuses on health issues for students such as: asthma, bad breath, accidental loss of teeth, etc. and have links for some of these topics for students to gain more knowledge and information about health issues pertaining to them individually. This site is linked to physical development and health standard.
www.crlsresearch.guide
This is another site that gives step by step instruction on the research process. This site gives links for each step of the research process and allows the students to click on the steps to practice. This site is valuable in teaching students how to write a research paper and they can complete each step in the process at their own pace. This site relates to language arts, social science, and physical development and health, and science standards.
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html
This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well. This site is linked to language arts, social science, science and physical development and health.
www.sldirectory.com/teachf/teach.htm
A great website full with resources for teachers that contain: links for lesson plans, and other stuff for classroom use, mathematics, etc. Once you click on a link you get to choose from a list of related sites that gives a wealth of information. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
www.teenshealth.org/teen
This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information. This site is linked to science and physical development and health standards.
www.abcteach.com
This site is for kids, parents and teachers. This site provides worksheets, clip art, and tools to generate your own worksheets, develop your own lesson plans theme units. Great for parents to give their children extra help. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
www.middleweb.com
This is an awesome website for middle school teachers. This site provides information about literacy, newsletters, links to articles and books to assist you with teaching middle school students. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.youth.net
This website is for students of all ages to have a safe place to meet each other. The students participate in discussions, interactive learning projects and other activities that are of interest to them. This website also contains resources and projects for educators as well. This site is linked to language arts, social science, and science standards.
www.edhelper.com
This website provides teachers with a large amount of resources for reading/writing, math, social studies, science, etc. Teachers can access worksheets in all subjects mentioned as well as other subject areas not mentioned. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
http://www.character-in-action.com/middle-school.htm
The character in action program presented on this website provides character education training for middle school students. This site takes students through a step by step links to what character education is and how to positively build their own character. This site teaches the students about honesty, responsibility, respect, caring, and other character traits. This site is linked to the physical development and health standard.
http://www.questia.com/Index.jsp
The world’s largest online library website that contains articles, journals, magazines, and books that can be searched by word, phrase, title, author or subject, with unlimited use. This site also contains tools to write notes, footnotes, and bibliographies. This library is available 24 hours a day and never closes down. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, science and physical development and health standards.
http://www.oslis.org/elementary/index.php?page=citeSources
This website helps students prepare their citation page for a research report. This site contains student and teacher resources with activities and worksheets on building citation. This site is linked to the language arts standard.
The above sites correspond to the following Illinois Learning Standards:
English Language Arts
1. A.3a Apply word knowledge of word origins and derivation to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, and mathematical).
1. B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.
1. C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.
3. B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
3. B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.
3. C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
5. C.3a Plan, compose edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.
5. C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.
Mathematics
6A Demonstrate knowledge and use of numbers and their representatives in a broad-range of theoretical and practical settings.
6C Compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers.
7C Select and use appropriate technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret results and communicate findings.
Social Science
14A Understand and explain basic principles of the United States Government
14D understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
16C Understand the development of economic systems. (US)
17B Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions on the Earth’s physical systems.
Science
11A Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11B Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
12A Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
12B Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
12E Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Health
22A Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22B Describe and explain the factors that influence health among individuals, groups and communities.
22C Explain how the environment can affect health.
23A Describe and explain the structure and functions of the human body systems and how they interrelate.
23B Explain the affects of health-related actions on the body systems.
23C Describe factors that affect growth and development.
24A Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.
24B Apply decision-making skills related to the protection and promotion of individual health.
24C Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous situations.
TIE 542
May 7, 2007
My list is comprised of websites targeted at middle school students, parents, and teachers. These sites address language arts, math, social studies, science, and physical development and health standards.
www.funbrain.com/vocab
This website has lots of educational games related to main subject areas such as reading, and math. These games help students work on skills they are struggling to master. The major skill focus is vocabulary.
www.grammarlady.com
This website offers tips, tutorial, and help with grammar for middle school students on their writing projects, and grammar skills there is an online reference.
www.puzzlemaker.com
Allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
http://www.homeworkspot.com/middle/
This site allows students to access help links with homework for all subject areas from reading to science. They are also given homework tips, history facts, information on people born on that particular day they are on the site, as well as quotes of the day. This site is geared toward all areas reading, math, social studies, and science.
www.researchpaper.com
Students have access to a large amount of information about writing research papers. It gives the students ideas for topics, information and links on researching information on their topic and how to write a research paper. This site addresses the writing requirements for student in conjunctions with language arts.
www.ala.org
This website gives students access to the largest library association. Students can read news or search for books, magazines, newspaper articles, etc. This helps students in the areas of reading, social studies, and science.
http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/elec_index.asp?HREF=/electronic/webwatch/book_talks
This website gives teachers a wealth of information about books talks from choosing books to teaching students about book talks. This site contains various links concerning book talks. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/index.html
This website was created by NASA and gives students K-12 access to different features such as hurricane Katrina and other interesting topics. There are articles on different science related topics, homework help, etc. This site is linked to language arts and science standards.
www.elibrary.com
This website has a link called “kids corner” that explains to students how (FERC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates energy in the United States. It also explains to the students how FERC plays a vial role in their daily lives and offers games and other activities. This website addresses science standards.
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
This website is helps middle school students learn how to research and write papers. It gives step by step instructions on how to choose a topic, research the topic, etc. This site teaches the students how to search for information in the library and on the web. There are helpful links on how to cite bibliography sources. This site addresses writing standards part of language arts.
www.mysteries.com
Allows students to view old mystery television shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and also read the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the show. This gives students some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature. This site links to language arts standards.
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/home.html
This website is the cascades volcano site that allows students to learn about what a volcano is, and the different types of volcanoes. There are links for students to view a volcano and the assessment report after a volcano has erupted. They also can visit Mt. St. Helens and view photographs of volcanoes. This site is linked to language arts, social science and science standards.
www.amazon.com
Students can use this website to search for favorite or interesting books to read outside of class. They can also find their favorite magazine and even search for news papers. This site is linked to all subjects because students can find books in all subject areas. This site is relevant to language arts, science, and physical development and health, and social science standards.
www.nationalgeograhic.com/world/index.html
This is a great website for students, with links for movies, games, videos, and stories about different animals from snakes to alligators, and other activities. There is also a link for parents and teachers. This site is linked to language arts and science standards.
www.healthmpowers.org/student_resources/index.htm
This website is a health initiative created to increase health knowledge and promote health-enhancing behaviors among youth by providing students with the health information, skills, resources and motivation necessary to take responsibility for their own health. Health education lessons are presented in an interactive way helping each student make responsible health decisions. This site is related to physical development and health, and science standards.
www.m-w.com
This website Merriam-Webster dictionary features daily crossword puzzles, word games, daily buzzwords, English grammar lessons, spelling bee, a visual dictionary, open word discussions and of course the opportunity to look up words for their meaning. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.thesaurus.com
Thesaurus on the web is a great website for vocabulary building. It features word of the day, language resources, and has an article on how to use a thesaurus. You type a word and get a list of synonyms and antonyms associated with the word. This site links to language arts standards.
www.biography.com
Allows students to find out information about their favorite stars, athletes, musicians, etc., and helps the students with research reports and biography assignments. This site links to language arts and social science standards.
www.ancestry.com
This is a wonderful site for students to start their family tree. This allows for great assignments for students to communicate with their family members and learn about their family background. This site links to language arts and social science standards.
www.weather.com
Allows students to check up on weather in their city and state, and allows them to the worst weather, allows them to check the weather in other cities and states, and compare. This site is linked to science standards.
www.myskillstutor.com
A great website that helps the students with their skills in reading, math, science, and writing. This site helps prepare them for the ISAT test. This site allows teachers to track the progress of individual students as well at the class as a whole. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, and science standards.
www.constitution.org
Gives students the opportunity to learn how and why the constitution was created, and its importance to society today. They have a list of topics they can choose from and read on the topic they choose. This site is linked to social science standards.
www.encyclopedia.com
A great on-line resource for students to research any topic they want. It gives the students links to other helpful resources. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science standards.
www.mathmastery.com
This site offers students great video lessons on math skills. It gives students activities, practice problems and quizzes, and tracks their progress. This site is linked to mathematics, physical development and health, and science standards.
www.sciencespot.net
This website is a great resource for teachers’ that provides information on how to bring science to the classroom. This site also has a reference desk with other resources, word search, etc. This site is linked to science standards.
www.factmonster.com
This site has a great wealth of information to assist students with research about people, places, and things. This site is was a great asset to my students. This site is linked to language arts, physical development and health, and social science.
www.nationalatlas.gov
This website allows students to master their geography skills. On this site they can customize their own map, print maps, play with interactive maps, and read articles of interest. This site is linked to language arts and social science standards.
www.aesopfables.com
This site features fables online, a collection of short stories that are accompanied by real audio. Students can read along as the tape speaks. This site can help students with their fluency as well as comprehension. This site is linked to language arts.
http://www.studenthealth.co.uk/
This website focuses on health issues for students such as: asthma, bad breath, accidental loss of teeth, etc. and have links for some of these topics for students to gain more knowledge and information about health issues pertaining to them individually. This site is linked to physical development and health standard.
www.crlsresearch.guide
This is another site that gives step by step instruction on the research process. This site gives links for each step of the research process and allows the students to click on the steps to practice. This site is valuable in teaching students how to write a research paper and they can complete each step in the process at their own pace. This site relates to language arts, social science, and physical development and health, and science standards.
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html
This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well. This site is linked to language arts, social science, science and physical development and health.
www.sldirectory.com/teachf/teach.htm
A great website full with resources for teachers that contain: links for lesson plans, and other stuff for classroom use, mathematics, etc. Once you click on a link you get to choose from a list of related sites that gives a wealth of information. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
www.teenshealth.org/teen
This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information. This site is linked to science and physical development and health standards.
www.abcteach.com
This site is for kids, parents and teachers. This site provides worksheets, clip art, and tools to generate your own worksheets, develop your own lesson plans theme units. Great for parents to give their children extra help. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
www.middleweb.com
This is an awesome website for middle school teachers. This site provides information about literacy, newsletters, links to articles and books to assist you with teaching middle school students. This site is linked to language arts standards.
www.youth.net
This website is for students of all ages to have a safe place to meet each other. The students participate in discussions, interactive learning projects and other activities that are of interest to them. This website also contains resources and projects for educators as well. This site is linked to language arts, social science, and science standards.
www.edhelper.com
This website provides teachers with a large amount of resources for reading/writing, math, social studies, science, etc. Teachers can access worksheets in all subjects mentioned as well as other subject areas not mentioned. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, and science.
http://www.character-in-action.com/middle-school.htm
The character in action program presented on this website provides character education training for middle school students. This site takes students through a step by step links to what character education is and how to positively build their own character. This site teaches the students about honesty, responsibility, respect, caring, and other character traits. This site is linked to the physical development and health standard.
http://www.questia.com/Index.jsp
The world’s largest online library website that contains articles, journals, magazines, and books that can be searched by word, phrase, title, author or subject, with unlimited use. This site also contains tools to write notes, footnotes, and bibliographies. This library is available 24 hours a day and never closes down. This site is linked to language arts, mathematics, social science, science and physical development and health standards.
http://www.oslis.org/elementary/index.php?page=citeSources
This website helps students prepare their citation page for a research report. This site contains student and teacher resources with activities and worksheets on building citation. This site is linked to the language arts standard.
The above sites correspond to the following Illinois Learning Standards:
English Language Arts
1. A.3a Apply word knowledge of word origins and derivation to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, and mathematical).
1. B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.
1. C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.
3. B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
3. B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.
3. C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
5. C.3a Plan, compose edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.
5. C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.
Mathematics
6A Demonstrate knowledge and use of numbers and their representatives in a broad-range of theoretical and practical settings.
6C Compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers.
7C Select and use appropriate technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret results and communicate findings.
Social Science
14A Understand and explain basic principles of the United States Government
14D understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
16C Understand the development of economic systems. (US)
17B Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions on the Earth’s physical systems.
Science
11A Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11B Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
12A Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
12B Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
12E Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Health
22A Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22B Describe and explain the factors that influence health among individuals, groups and communities.
22C Explain how the environment can affect health.
23A Describe and explain the structure and functions of the human body systems and how they interrelate.
23B Explain the affects of health-related actions on the body systems.
23C Describe factors that affect growth and development.
24A Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.
24B Apply decision-making skills related to the protection and promotion of individual health.
24C Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous situations.
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