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Check out places on earth
in "real time". Great for writing projects, changes over time,
animal observation, etc. (Elem, Mid, High) |
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Download interactive geography
US maps and world maps. (Elem, MS) |
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Restore a prairie
using biology, ecology and climatology. (Elem,
MS) |
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Short films
of noteworthy famous moments in early American history. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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You choose
to place state on map with or without state outlines. A third option
is placing the name of the state in the correct location. (Elem)
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Explore American
history through these collections and activities. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Information
and activities about US government specifically tailored for educators
and students. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Create a timeline
- you won't be able to save it, but you can print it. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Create timelines with various start and end dates for a listing of world wide events. (Middle, High) |
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others? |
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are some other websites, but not all will be interactive. |
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Free, downloadable
application perfectly suited for whiteboard use in the classroom. |
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Audio and video
explanations of algebra topics (upper elem, MS, HS) |
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Interactive
Java-based courseware for exploration in science and mathematics
(Elem, MS, HS) |
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library of
90 online activities that help math come alive in the classroom
or at home (Elem, MS, HS) |
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Videos answering
math questions. (Elem, MS) |
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Games for facts,
multiples, painting fractions, etc. (Elem) |
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Develop your
own numberline from ones to decimals (Elem, MS, HS)
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A variety of
topics - all interactive! (Elem) |
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A site developed
for Everyday Math lessons - both for practice and teaching. (Elem)
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A must with the SMART Board!
Interactive, virtual manipulatives from preK - 12. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Base 10 blocks, pattern
blocks, algebra tiles, Pythagorean Theorem, and figuring the value
of pi. (Elem, Mid, High) |
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Illustrated
math lessons including place value, weight/capacity, symmetry, among
others. (Elem) |
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Rearrange symbols
and numbers into number sentences - varying levels of difficulty.
(Elem) |
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A board with
expanded notation numbers and symbols for place value. (Elem)
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An animated,
interactive dictionary for students with over 500 math terms. (Elem,
MS)
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Area, number
lines, fractions, two more, sorting, among many others. (Elem)
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Many interactive
formulas and interactive descriptions. (HS) |
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others? |
Here
are other websites - not all are interactive. |
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Educational science entertainment about yucky things  |
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Interactive math and science simulations |
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Open source
planetarium software to showing a realistic sky in 3D |
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Making circuits
work, conductors/insulators, switches and diagrams
(Elem, MS) |
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An interactive
space site - build or interact with the planets. (Elem,
MS?) |
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Compound and
Simple machines (Elem) |
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A variety of
topics - all interactive! (Elem) |
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An interactive
science site, especially good for upper levels. (MS,
HS) |
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Take your class
on a virtual field trip of the Human Body. (Elem,
MS) |
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Great for adaptation
discussion as you change head, body and tail of animals. (Elem)
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Lab experiments
with wedge and lever, ramp and pulley, and wheel and axle. (Elem)
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Make a prediction
of outcomes using neutralization strategies and litmus strips to
test reactions. (MS, HS) |
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A"virtual
microscope" type of site including plant/animal cells, mitosis
and meiosis. (MS, HS) |
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A virtual dissection
of a frog. (MS, HS) |
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A virtual dissection
of a rat. (MS, HS) |
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Click on the
hot spots for an explanation of systems, organs, muscles, etc. (Site
has popup ads - don't install anything offered!) (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Virtual microscope
of insects, botany, pond life. (Elem, MS, HS) |
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Mechanics,
electrodynamics, optics among others. (MS, HS) |
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Click "The
Virtual Cell Tour" to start. (MS, HS) |
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An interactive
periodic table of elements. (MS, HS) |
Need
others? |
Here
are other websites - not all are interactive. |
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A wide variety
of sites and activities for the SMART Board (Elem)
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Use drop down
menus to match site words with pictures. (Elem) |
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Three interactive
games - rhyming words, beginning sounds, naming objects belonging
in certain places (ex. home) (Elem) |
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Phonics, vocab,
comprehension and other activities (Elem) |
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Variety of
Pre-K through 3rd grade interactive activities (Elem) |
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Wide variety
of interactive English activities. (Elem) |
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Interactive
reading games, guided reading activities with other literacy activities
(Elem) |
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.pdf graphic
organizer files, good for capturing! (Elem, MS) |
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Encourage your
kids to do some writing! (Elem) |
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Magnetic poetry
kits (Elem, Mid) |
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A variety of
topics - all interactive! (Elem) |
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A collection
of online interactive tools (such as Venns, plot maps, and timelines)
supporting literacy in K-12 classrooms. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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A fun site
with letters changing to animals - very primary but fun! (Elem)
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Click and drag
"magnetic" letters to practice spelling and word families.
(Elem) |
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Click and drag
words to form sentences and rhymes. (Elem)
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Some spelling,
characterization, journaling activities. (Elem)
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A visual thesaurus
where words are conceptually connected. (Be aware of "explicit"
words - be sure to try it before showing your students!)
(Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Reading activities
for the emergent through more advanced reader. (Elem)
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Visual ideas
for words to use instead of said. (Elem, MS) |
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Another option
to said site, but this also highlights spoken word, then inserts
punctuation! (Elem, MS) |
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Proofreading
topics including spelling, punctuation, format, etc. (Elem,
MS) |
Need
others? |
Here
are other websites - not all are interactive. |
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Activities
around mixing and sorting colors |
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A variety of
subjects - all interactive (elem) |
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Has ability
to change instrument sounds. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Download a
premade PowerPoint ready for classroom use - math, science, social
studies, art, language arts. (Elem,
Mid, High) |
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Explore line,
color, shape, balance among others. (Elem,
MS) |
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Orchestra sections
and activities. (Elem,
MS) |
Need
others? |
Here
are other websites - not all are interactive. |
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Classroom
Timers |
An online
timer, or
Cool
Timer 1.5 to download, and
don't forget about the Cliplet timers (minutes and seconds) in SMART
Ideas |
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MAP resources
for everyone. |
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Templates
for teacher or student generated review games such as Hangman,
Jeopardy, Millionaire, among others. |
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