Friday, April 19, 2013

Scholastic Lets Find Out



If you have not tried the scholastic magazine website you may want to take a look.  This will be subscription based next year but for now it is free on the link below





click the words ”find your magazine”  at the top to select the appropriate grade level.  Each issue has a read aloud, summary game and a short video to go with the issue.  All can be displayed on the Boxlight projector.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Explore the Science of the Human Body with PBS LearningMedia


 In recognition of Nutrition Awareness Month, PBS LearningMedia is turning the spotlight on the processes and systems that keep the human body in motion. Choose from a robust collection of interactive resources, videos, and lesson plans for Grades k-12. Remember to create an account for full access to the site!


PBS LearningMedia™ is a FREE digital media content library offering educators access to thousands of resources designed to inspire teaching and enhance classroom learning. Educators can easily search, save, and share resources with colleagues and students by creating a user account.
PBS LearningMedia™ is the go-to destination for instant access to tens of thousands of classroom-ready, digital resources including videos, games, audio clips, photos, lesson plans, and more! You can search, save, and share with ease. Best of all, PBS LearningMedia is free for educators.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Get The Math

Get the Math is about algebra in the real world. See how professionals use math in music, fashion, videogames, restaurants, basketball, and special effects. Then take on interactive challenges related to those careers.
 Get the Math was designed as a series of modules, each containing interrelated videos and interactive challenges that build on each  other to explore an Algebra I topic.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Online-Convert: Convert PDF Documents for Free!


Convert media free, fast and online.
No software installation needed. 

Convert those PDF documents to word in order to edit and re-use.

Thanks to Donna Alaimo, Computer TA at Gleinas JHS for this posting.  

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

World History: Human Origins through Renaissance



The following are a selection of websites based on specific criteria designed to assist Social Studies teachers with additional resources for classroom use.   The website was created by to Michael Ballard a Social Studies teacher in Florida. The criteria used for the websites chosen for this page are as follows; The website was a highly informational site, The website was one containing primary resources for use in the classroom including documents, photographs, newspapers, letters, etc. and the website contained appropriate lesson plans that could be adapted to meet the needs of the classroom.  It is the teacher’s responsibility to review any website prior to using it in class. Thanks to Nicole Connelly, Information Specialist at Minnesauke for sending me the site.
Posted by: Jim Fargione
District Lead Teacher for Instructional Technology
Three Village School District