Resources


 * @http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la.html: This website has a compiled lists of interactive websites for students of all ages to practice language arts skills. Teachers can look through the links and find sites that can supplement a skill that they are teaching. It best used for teachers instead of students because some links may have moved or be broken. Also some skills may be too easy or difficult. Due to the large number of sites listed, this is better used as teacher resources than a teaching tool.
 * www.readwritethink.org: read, write, think is a free website that is sponsored by the IRA and NCTE. The website offers free lessons plans, some based of novels and others that are general. The site also list the twelve reading standards set by the IRA and NCTE. This site also offers free interactive activities for students grades K-8. Teachers to offer in-class or at home follow up activities to skills taught during reading time can use these lessons.
 * www.loc.gov/teachers: The Library of Congress website offers an enormous amount of resources to teachers. The information is free without any logins or subscriptions. The LOC has filtered through their 13 million primary sources and made the information more accessible to teachers. They have lessons, lesson guides, workshops, and other great resources specifically for teachers. For students they have maps, images, films, photos and many other sources of information. This site can be used to help teach the concept of research as well as providing a safe environment for students to find quality information.
 * www.rcampus.com: A website for building rubrics, e-portfolios and joining e-communities. This site can be useful to teachers by sharing and making rubrics for any grade level any subject. Also its useful because its free for any teacher or student, therefore student can also make rubrics and or electronic portfolios.
 * www.fieldtripfactory.com/: This website is a great resource for teachers because it searches for free field trips based on your location. It also provides lesson plans and follow-up activities for the trips. When you sign up for an account they will send you updates and current events based on the selections that you make during registration..
 * www.iste.org/ International Society for Technology in Education. This site keeps us updated with all things related to our professional organization including information about NETS, advocacy and professional development. Teachers can use this site to find webinars or face-to-face professional development for themselves in the area of technology
 * www.classroom20.com/ Classroom 2.0 Network for teachers – This social network for teachers interested in implementing Web 2.0 and interactive technologies into the classroom. It provides opportunities to participate in on-line discussions, blogs, and on-line professional development sessions. A valuable resource for teachers who are looking for others to communicate and share ideas.
 * http://kidshealth.org - Kids Health is a site for parents, kids and teens that provide information on all timely issues regarding health in an easy to read and navigate format. It is a strong resource for science and health research and general information about sexual health, nutrition, how the body works, safety, etc. Beyond reading articles for information the site also offers fun activities for kids and teens. The Nemours Foundation sponsors this site. Again this site offers teachers a chance to show students a way to be productive on the Internet. It can also be used to teach certain health concepts by integrating reading, health and technology.
 * www.4teachers.org/ - 4teachers.org On-line tools and resources to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. It includes excellent technology tools for use in the classroom including RubiStar, QuizStar, and others created by the ALTEC, the sponsor of the site. There are also grant resources, tutorials and professional development links. This site can help teachers find a starting point for integrating technology in their classrooms.
 * http://www.free-clipart-pictures.net: This is a website that offers free clipart. This can be used by teachers who are creating websites, lessons or signs in the classroom. There also links to other clipart websites.
 * www.timesaversforteachers.com: TIMESAVERS for TEACHERS specializes in printable, often-used classroom forms, report card comments, spelling activities, practical teacher tools, worksheets and downloadable teaching materials that improve classroom management and save teachers valuable time. These resources are not free but can be purchased in either printable or interactive files.
 * www.commoncraft.com: Common craft provides videos on various subjects that explain the concept in very simple terminology. Teachers can use this site to introduce concepts and ideas. The videos use very simple language and very simple illustrations.
 * www.mathforum.org: Here you'll find what we consider to be the best resources for teaching math at all levels. The math resources are separated by grade level. There is a self-guided tour link to help users get accustomed to using the website. There is a link for on-line professional development and classes offered through Drexel school of teaching. Teachers can use this site to find additional resources on teaching math or professional resources.
 * www.jmeacham.com: This website offers an abundant amount of information all in one place. The creator of this website is a classroom teacher who has put in a great amount of time creating and maintaining this site. Ms. Meacham has resources on every subject matter, organized in alphabetical order. Each of documents are downloadable in 3 different formats. This site is a must visit for every new teacher and anyone else who is looking for new ideas to use in their classroom.
 * @http://www.fcrr.org/forTeachers.htm: This site is home to many resources, center ideas (based on grade level), assessment ideas, professional development and ideas for struggling readers. Teachers can use this site to find ideas about any of the aforementioned topics