Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Common Core
State Standards Initiative website is comprehensive and well
organized. You can download PDFs of the English
Language Arts Standards and the Mathematics
Standards, see an interactive map of which states have
adopted the standards, read a list of
myths about the standards, and check out a FAQ that
addresses many questions about them. You can also sign up for a
bi-weekly newsletter with Common Core updates from the Council of
Chief State School Officers.
Videos on the Common Core
Teaching Channel offers
more than 240 useful videos
about Common Core implementation, from broad overviews to lesson
ideas for specific standards. They've also developed additional videos and
resources, including demonstrations of Common Core-aligned lessons, in
partnership with leading nonprofits and teachers’ unions focused on implementing
the Common Core. And if you're looking for short, accessible videos to explain
the Common Core Standards to parents or colleagues, check out Hunt Institute's YouTube channel.
There you will find more than 30 videos, from brief animated overviews to
details on the standards' specifics to Spanish translations. "Shaping
rigorous, world-class education standards" is one of the Hunt Institute's key initiatives, so
it has done great work making the Common Core understandable.
Here are some resources to help parents and students doing
homework or coursework aligned with the Common Core State Standards Initiative:
StudyJams! Offers multiple learning methods to match
the different learning styles of your students. www.studyjams.scholastic.com
AR
BOOKFIND – here you can
search for Accelerated Reader book titles based on reading levels, authors,
topics, or titles of books. http://www.arbookfind.com
Cool
Math - Your youngsters can
talk to other students about math, pose math questions, and try the problem of
the week. Math Forum also includes software reviews and a search feature for
finding other math sites. http://www.coolmath.com
Plane
Math - Airplanes and flight
are the subjects of this high-flying math site. Solve word problems, learn how
kites stay up in the air, watch animations to learn about people like Amelia
Earhart, and even design your own plane. http://www.planemath.com
Science
Monster - Learn about our Solar
System, take a star tour, see how gravity and inertia work, or play a fun lunar
landing game. In addition, you can learn about physical science, life science,
animals, chemistry, and technology. http://www.sciencemonster.com
How Stuff
Works - brings you
hundreds of articles that cover a wide range of subjects like 3-D graphics,
animals, video games, engines, roller coasters, toys, electricity, computers,
and much more. http://www.howstuffworks.com
Council
of the Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps:
- Math - http://www.cgcs.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=244
- ELA / Literacy - http://www.cgcs.org/Page/328
- National PTA Parents' Guide to Student Success: Provides examples of the changes in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics instruction at each grade level, as well as provides parents guidance for conversations with their child's teachers.
Common Sense
Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the
trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive
in a world of media and technology.
Khan Academy’s Common Core Map - A list of Khan Academy’s videos and
how they relate to the Common Core.
ShareMyLesson Common Core Sets - ShareMyLesson brings together Common
Core-aligned lessons from all over the web. It’s a massive collection that’s
easy to navigate. Also, all lessons featured on the site are free, and they’re
organized by standard. The middle grades are covered in-depth here, with
options for searching by grade level.
Free Resources from Achieve The Core - Created by Student Achievement Partners,
a nonprofit founded by three Common Core writers, the website features plenty
of resources produced in-house. These activities are arranged by standard, and
there a bunch of fun, engaging activities by grade.
CTA IPD Website
Literacy Design
Collaborative
Understanding Language
BetterLesson: http://www.betterlesson.com - Use Better Lesson
to browse thousands of rich Math and ELA lessons from high-performing Master
Teachers.
OpenEd - Videos and
Assessments for every Common Core standard. Every single one!
Online Gradebook Tools
for Teachers
LearnBoost
LearnBoost is a free online gradebook and roster for teachers. It’s clean, simple interface makes it easy to use for all educators, regardless of technological skill.
LearnBoost is a free online gradebook and roster for teachers. It’s clean, simple interface makes it easy to use for all educators, regardless of technological skill.
ThinkWave
ThinkWave is an educational technology company that provides an online gradebook for free. The setup process is simple and the clean interface of the gradebook makes it easy to navigate.
ThinkWave is an educational technology company that provides an online gradebook for free. The setup process is simple and the clean interface of the gradebook makes it easy to navigate.
JumpRope
JumpRope is a website that allows teachers to create gradebooks for free. JumpRope’s ability to separate a course into Units and add Standards makes it ideal for the highly organized teacher.
JumpRope is a website that allows teachers to create gradebooks for free. JumpRope’s ability to separate a course into Units and add Standards makes it ideal for the highly organized teacher.
Engrade
Engrade is a simple gradebook that makes the transition from paper to digital extremely easy.
Jupiter EdEngrade is a simple gradebook that makes the transition from paper to digital extremely easy.
Jupiter Ed offers a very thorough and precise gradebook to educators for free.
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| The websites provided below were gathered to provide you some resources for your English Language Learners |
Starfall- This is a favorite site for many young
children and their teachers! Students choose one of these categories: ABC's,
Learn to Read, It's Fun to Read, and I'm Reading. Using exciting visuals,
sounds, and text, students can learn their letters, sounds, and advance to
reading simple stories. This site began in September of 2002 by the
Polis-Schutz family. It's a free public service to motivate children to read
with phonics.
Storyline Online- Children can listen to famous actors read popular stories to them. Twenty-two well loved stories are available for students to choose from. Students see the text and illustrations while they listen to the story. This site is a program of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation.
BrainPOP ESL- Students can choose lessons from six different levels with each level consisting of five stories. Students begin by watching an animated movie that focuses on particular vocabulary and grammar points. Students practice the concepts with fun games and activities. Each lesson has a short quiz and a teacher resource page. BrainPOP was started ten years ago by Dr. Avraham Kader, M.D. T.
PBS Kids-Young children can have lots of fun playing interactive games with their favorite PBS characters! Students choose a PBS show and then they can choose a variety of games that practice concepts such as literacy skills, science, social studies, citizenship, and technology. Teacher and parent resources are provided for each lesson. Some parent resources are translated into Spanish. This site is offered through the Public Broadcasting System.
Storyline Online- Children can listen to famous actors read popular stories to them. Twenty-two well loved stories are available for students to choose from. Students see the text and illustrations while they listen to the story. This site is a program of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation.
BrainPOP ESL- Students can choose lessons from six different levels with each level consisting of five stories. Students begin by watching an animated movie that focuses on particular vocabulary and grammar points. Students practice the concepts with fun games and activities. Each lesson has a short quiz and a teacher resource page. BrainPOP was started ten years ago by Dr. Avraham Kader, M.D. T.
PBS Kids-Young children can have lots of fun playing interactive games with their favorite PBS characters! Students choose a PBS show and then they can choose a variety of games that practice concepts such as literacy skills, science, social studies, citizenship, and technology. Teacher and parent resources are provided for each lesson. Some parent resources are translated into Spanish. This site is offered through the Public Broadcasting System.
Structured
English Immersion (SEI)
Methodologies
Videos
Standards for the
21st-Century Learner
4.1.8 Use
creative and artistic formats to express personal learning.
4.3.1 Participate
in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.
inklewriter
Are you searching for technology that will motivate budding and reluctant writers to author the next great story? Inklewriter provides the format for writing interactive branched stories. While students focus on writing, Inklewriter handles the story paths that end and those yet to be developed. Students who love the "choose your own ending" stories will enjoy writing, editing and reading on this dynamic site. Branched stories with the potential for multiple endings will also intrigue those interested in game development. Finished projects can be shared with a limited or global audience at the author's discretion.
Are you searching for technology that will motivate budding and reluctant writers to author the next great story? Inklewriter provides the format for writing interactive branched stories. While students focus on writing, Inklewriter handles the story paths that end and those yet to be developed. Students who love the "choose your own ending" stories will enjoy writing, editing and reading on this dynamic site. Branched stories with the potential for multiple endings will also intrigue those interested in game development. Finished projects can be shared with a limited or global audience at the author's discretion.
Tip: Use Inklewriter to explore decision making and
consequences in secondary Health, Social Studies, Science, and English classes.
myHistro
My histro provides a venue for stories displayed on maps. Watch and read thousands of fascinating timelines, or create your own complete with text, video, and pictures to create a dynamic timeline mashup. Use professionally developed maps or have students develop their own working collaboratively or individually. Export maps in a variety of formats including .csv, .klm, and pdf for offline viewing or embed them on your website, blog, or wiki for easy access. Grades 4-12.
My histro provides a venue for stories displayed on maps. Watch and read thousands of fascinating timelines, or create your own complete with text, video, and pictures to create a dynamic timeline mashup. Use professionally developed maps or have students develop their own working collaboratively or individually. Export maps in a variety of formats including .csv, .klm, and pdf for offline viewing or embed them on your website, blog, or wiki for easy access. Grades 4-12.
Tip: Use myhistro to tell stories that include
what, when, and why across curriculum areas and grade levels that work like a
dream on your interactive presentation surface.
FlipSnack
Flipsnack is an application used to convert PDF files into a flipping book that is easy to use. Simply upload a PDF file, customize the book, and share. The online flip books are designed to resemble regular print books. You can choose a classic, hardcover, coil, or interactive flip format for your book, as well as a book size. Color options for the cover and background are also offered. Finished flip books can be published privately or publicly and edited at any time. The final flip book is attractive and professional-looking. Books can be shared on Facebook and Twitter or emailed and embedded with a watermark. Grades K-12.
Flipsnack is an application used to convert PDF files into a flipping book that is easy to use. Simply upload a PDF file, customize the book, and share. The online flip books are designed to resemble regular print books. You can choose a classic, hardcover, coil, or interactive flip format for your book, as well as a book size. Color options for the cover and background are also offered. Finished flip books can be published privately or publicly and edited at any time. The final flip book is attractive and professional-looking. Books can be shared on Facebook and Twitter or emailed and embedded with a watermark. Grades K-12.
Tip: Students can combine reports or creative
writing with pictures and graphics to create flip books that can be shared with
parents.
Standards for
the 21st-Century Learner
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is
useful.
2.1.4 Use technology and other information
tools to analyze and organize information.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information
tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others
can view, use and assess.
BiblioNasium
How many of you use Shelfari? Library Thing? Well, Biblionasium is the social network students in grades 4 – 12 can use to set up virtual bookshelves and keep track of what they’ve read, what they like, and what they plan to read. Students will read more consistently when they connect with friends to share and recommend their favorite books. English, ELL, and Reading teachers will appreciate the inclusion of Lexile ranges. Grades 4-12.
How many of you use Shelfari? Library Thing? Well, Biblionasium is the social network students in grades 4 – 12 can use to set up virtual bookshelves and keep track of what they’ve read, what they like, and what they plan to read. Students will read more consistently when they connect with friends to share and recommend their favorite books. English, ELL, and Reading teachers will appreciate the inclusion of Lexile ranges. Grades 4-12.
Tip: Use Biblionasium in flipped libraries and
classrooms to inspire independent reading.
LitPick
LitPick provides free electronic books to students in grades 4-12. Students take on the role of a book critic, reading books, developing and posting reviews anonymously on the LitPick site where other students can read them. Members can also participate in the LitPick threaded discussion forum with authors, publishers, publicists, and parents who are interested in learning about YA literature.
LitPick provides free electronic books to students in grades 4-12. Students take on the role of a book critic, reading books, developing and posting reviews anonymously on the LitPick site where other students can read them. Members can also participate in the LitPick threaded discussion forum with authors, publishers, publicists, and parents who are interested in learning about YA literature.
Tip: Use LitPick to provide access to free
eBooks and promote reading reviews for students by students.
padlet
Padlet, formerly called Wallwisher, makes posting things on the Internet as easy as pinning notes on a bulletin board. Using the idea of a blank piece of paper, you can put whatever you want on your wall by dragging and dropping documents and images from your desktop, copying and pasting links to websites or videos or just typing notes on your page. When you finish posting things to your wall you will be able to collaborate with others using a unique URL as well as through a variety of social networks. Grades 4-12.
Padlet, formerly called Wallwisher, makes posting things on the Internet as easy as pinning notes on a bulletin board. Using the idea of a blank piece of paper, you can put whatever you want on your wall by dragging and dropping documents and images from your desktop, copying and pasting links to websites or videos or just typing notes on your page. When you finish posting things to your wall you will be able to collaborate with others using a unique URL as well as through a variety of social networks. Grades 4-12.
Tip: Use Padlet to brainstorm ideas for group
projects or to collect and showcase student work.
Standards for
the 21st-Century Learner
1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas
within a learning community.
3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as
members of a social and intellectual network of learners.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information
tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others
can view, use, and assess.
4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange
of ideas, both electronically and in person.
Gooru
Gooru is a free, educational search engine for online resources and lesson plans in science, math, social studies and language arts. Teachers and students can search for and curate collections of multimedia resources, digital textbooks, videos, handouts, games, and quizzes. Collect and gather information into “My Collections” and “My Classes” categories. Grades: K-12.
Gooru is a free, educational search engine for online resources and lesson plans in science, math, social studies and language arts. Teachers and students can search for and curate collections of multimedia resources, digital textbooks, videos, handouts, games, and quizzes. Collect and gather information into “My Collections” and “My Classes” categories. Grades: K-12.
Tip: You and your students can customize an
existing collection or create your own “playlist of learning resources.”
Molecular Workbench
Molecular Workbench is a free, open source environment providing visual, interactive computational experiments for teaching and learning science. Even though there are many simulations ready for use in the classroom, teachers can also create simulations based on their specific curricular needs and share them with other teachers. Grades: 9-12.
Molecular Workbench is a free, open source environment providing visual, interactive computational experiments for teaching and learning science. Even though there are many simulations ready for use in the classroom, teachers can also create simulations based on their specific curricular needs and share them with other teachers. Grades: 9-12.
Tip: Have students browse through the
Simulation Showcase or Library of Models for Science Fair project ideas.
Knowmia
Knowmia is a web location that features short video lessons from teachers around the globe. The lessons cover a wide range of topics, having trouble teaching a difficult subject or concept Knowmia is here to help. Over 30,000 video lessons are available to users. Search for topics using an easy, simple search tool. There is a teacher, style, subject, and lesson for every style of educator and classroom. Don't see what you're looking for, add a lesson of your own and help other educators in the field. Grades: 4th-12th.
Knowmia is a web location that features short video lessons from teachers around the globe. The lessons cover a wide range of topics, having trouble teaching a difficult subject or concept Knowmia is here to help. Over 30,000 video lessons are available to users. Search for topics using an easy, simple search tool. There is a teacher, style, subject, and lesson for every style of educator and classroom. Don't see what you're looking for, add a lesson of your own and help other educators in the field. Grades: 4th-12th.
Tip: Check out the myriad of videos on digital
citizenship, information literacy, and enhance your library instruction with
these great tools.
Engineering is Elementary
Engineering is Elementary uses children’s love for building things to engage them in real-world engineering design challenges. The hands-on projects integrate an elementary school science topic with a specific field of engineering. A searchable database is included. Projects combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to encourage problem-solving, inquiry, and innovation. Units include lesson plans, assessment tools, and a wealth of multimedia resources to assist teachers before and during the projects. Grades: 1-8.
Engineering is Elementary uses children’s love for building things to engage them in real-world engineering design challenges. The hands-on projects integrate an elementary school science topic with a specific field of engineering. A searchable database is included. Projects combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to encourage problem-solving, inquiry, and innovation. Units include lesson plans, assessment tools, and a wealth of multimedia resources to assist teachers before and during the projects. Grades: 1-8.
Tip: Display finished engineering
projects in the library, along with related books, to promote STEM topics and
this great website to students and teachers.
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