Friday, October 28, 2011

The Science Behind the News - The Why Files

The Why Files is a good website that I discovered in a Classroom 2.0 discussion. The Why Files is a resource designed for students to learn about the science of stories in the news. The Why Files doesn't cover every news story, just the stories that have clear connections to science concepts. For example, one of the stories on the front page over the weekend was about the start of Hurricane Season. The story goes on to explain in text, image, and video the science of hurricane formation.

Applications for Education
Most of the material on The Why Files is geared toward an elementary and middle school audience. The teachers' section of The Why Files offers pdf guides and quizzes that you can use to teach the science of the stories featured on the front page of The Why Files. The Why Files could also be a good resource for students to explore independently or with their parents.
**reposted from Free Technology For Teachers

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Everyday Mathematics

    






 Resources for Everyday Mathematics In Smart Notebook Software Grades 3-5

     3rd Grade
     4th Grade
     5th Grade

Resources Relating to Everyday Math.
As we've already found out -the EveryDay Math games are not interactive for SMARTBoard however this site provides EveryDay math/curriculum according to grade. Everything is listed according to the standard. Most work with the SMARTBoard.

http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/edm/K.htm

Video series of teachers using Every Day Mathematics in the class room grades K-5.
Everyday Mathematics video series
Once on the page look in the Click a Link box to pick a sample lesson by grade level.


Posted by: Jim Fargione
District Lead Teacher for Instructional Technology
Three Village School District