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Contrasting Cases - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Grades
5 to 9
tag(s): critical thinking (111), equations (120), problem solving (226), thinking skills (16)
In the Classroom
If you teach Algebra, you will want to take advantage of the many free resources on this site. Share resources with colleagues as part of your professional development activities. Use printable resources from this site to encourage and develop problem-solving flexibility with students. Create videos of students explaining different methods for solving problems and share them on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here. Enhance learning by having cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating a problem-solving method using a site such as podOmatic, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Educator's Guide to Building & Construction - HomeAdvisor
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K to 12tag(s): animal homes (55), animals (283), architecture (62), bridges (11), circuits (20), counting (59), electricity (59), engineering (123), erosion (15), geometric shapes (135), habitats (86), insects (68), makerspace (42), pyramids (16), simple machines (17), solar energy (34), STEM (269), water (101)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free lesson plans and activities to incorporate STEM activities and Maker projects into your classroom. Ask a parent volunteer, local contractor, or naturalist to come in and help with activities. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Penzu, reviewed here,Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CyArk - CyArk & Partners
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K to 12tag(s): archeology (25), egypt (48), environment (237), erosion (15), graphic design (49), mayans (11), photography (118), romans (36), speech (68), virtual field trips (84)
In the Classroom
You and your students will love exploring the many areas from around the world on this fascinating site! Be sure to create a link on classroom computers and your class website for students to explore on their own. History and social studies teachers can partner with science and math teachers to present the lesson plans to students. Have students create a multimedia presentation of a cultural site using Visme, reviewed here. Visme allows you to narrate slides. Challenge students to find a photo (legally permitted to be reproduced), and then narrate the photo as if it is a news report. Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts sharing details found on CyArk. Use a site such as podOmatic, reviewed here. Take a virtual field trip to any of CyArk's sites without leaving the comfort of your classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Study Jams - Scholastic
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3 to 8tag(s): addition (127), animals (283), climate (82), decimals (84), differentiation (88), division (97), ecosystems (72), energy (130), estimation (34), forces (37), fractions (158), game based learning (179), human body (94), landforms (37), light (52), matter (46), measurement (124), minerals (13), multiplication (121), number lines (33), percent (58), place value (34), plants (147), probability (98), problem solving (226), rocks (35), solar system (108), sound (73), subtraction (108), weather (161)
In the Classroom
Excite your students with the Jams! Share the Jam videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students sing along and learn more about science and math. Especially younger students will enjoy this feature. Create a link to the site on your classroom website or blog for students to use for review and practice at home. Use the many topics available to differentiate for all students in your classroom. Create learning centers using this site or use it on individual laptops. Print out the quizzes for students to take as an assessment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pixar in a Box - Khan Academy and Pixar
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4 to 12tag(s): animation (64), creativity (90), movies (51), STEM (269)
In the Classroom
This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your class webpage for students to access both in and out of class. Share the opening video for lessons, then allow students to explore and complete the videos at their own pace. Use this site for enrichment with your gifted students or students interested in art and filmmaking. Challenge students to use concepts presented in the Pixar in a Box tutorials to create their own animated films.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math = Love - Sarah Hagan
Grades
6 to 10This site includes advertising.
tag(s): blogs (64), charts and graphs (169), data (147), equations (120), logic (163), polynomials (20), pythagorean theorem (18), quadratics (26)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free lessons and downloads on this site. Be sure to sign up to receive email notifications of new blog entries or follow her on Pinterest. Bookmark and save this site for use throughout the year. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration. Be sure to share Math=Love with your department and especially a new teacher.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inquiry Maths - Andrew Blair
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1 to 12tag(s): angles (51), area (52), equations (120), fractions (158), geometric shapes (135), mean (19), median (16), mode (13), number sense (70), perimeter (20)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lessons and materials found on this site for teaching math. Collaborate with colleagues and use this site for professional development as you implement inquiry math into your curriculum. Use prompts and problems from this site for group learning activities and in your math centers. Challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos demonstrating their learning and share them on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ProfRobBob's YouTube Channel - Rob Tarrou
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7 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): angles (51), area (52), charts and graphs (169), equations (120), factoring (25), functions (51), inequalities (23), polynomials (20), probability (98), problem solving (226), quadratics (26), statistics (119), video (260), volume (34)
In the Classroom
Share these videos on an interactive whiteboard or projector. FLIP your classroom and have students view the videos at home to discuss and apply the next day in class (this is an excellent option if your school blocks YouTube). Use the videos to introduce or practice any math topic and assign others from the series for homework. Be sure to provide this link on your class website for students (and their families) to access at home for additional math practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reason and Wonder - Michael Fenton
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5 to 10tag(s): blogs (64), characterization (16), equations (120), problem solving (226)
In the Classroom
Subscribe to Reason and Wonder to receive email updates with new posts and lessons. Incorporate lessons found on this site into your current lesson plans. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration. Challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos including problem-solving and discussion, and then share them on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MasterMath - Stan Lisle
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5 to 9This site includes advertising.
tag(s): charts and graphs (169), decimals (84), equations (120), fractions (158), functions (51), integers (22)
In the Classroom
Use MasterMath resources as part of your flipped classroom. Have students watch videos before coming to class, then discuss questions and problems together. Create a link to videos on your class web page for students to view at home for additional practice. Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Share this site with other math teachers on your campus, especially NEW teachers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mathematics Instructional Resources - Los Angeles Unified School District
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K to 12tag(s): assessment (149), commoncore (75), professional development (404)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use throughout the year. Take advantage of the free lesson plans and curriculum maps provided. Share with colleagues as you plan Common Core lessons. Use the intervention links provided for middle and high school students to reinforce and review topics. Share the Opening Strong in a Common Core Classroom article with your back to school activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nat Banting Blog - AKA - Musing Mathematically - Nat Banting
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6 to 12tag(s): equations (120), factors (29), geometric shapes (135), patterns (62), video (260)
In the Classroom
Share Vines as a quick visual for many concepts. Challenge students to create their own Vine. Have cooperative learning groups create videos and share them on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here. Share a link to any Vine on your class website or blog as a reminder of any concept.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tux Math Scrabble - Charles B. Cosse
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5 to 9tag(s): addition (127), division (97), equations (120), galileo (6), game based learning (179), multiplication (121), problem solving (226), subtraction (108)
In the Classroom
Tux Math Scrabble makes an excellent addition to any unit on equations. Have students play games with classmates while discussing different game strategies. Create a link on your class web page and have students challenge family members.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Oakland Schools Standards Alignment Atlas - Oakland Schools, Michigan
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K to 12tag(s): commoncore (75), professional development (404)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use throughout the year to plan and teach lessons using Common Core Standards. Use this site as a guide when developing yearly plans for implementing Common Core Standards in your classroom. Share with school administrators and leaders as a reference for planning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National STEM Centre eLibrary - National Stem Centre (UK)
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K to 12tag(s): engineering (123), STEM (269)
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Take advantage of the free activities, videos, and other resources throughout the year. Be sure to bookmark this site to search for resources for any lesson. Share a link to specific lessons and activities on your class website for use at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khan Academy YouTube Channel - Khan Academy
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7 to 12tag(s): computers (109), equations (120), financial literacy (92), probability (98), STEM (269), test prep (67), video (260)
In the Classroom
Flip your classroom and use a video as homework. Have students take notes about the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. That activity can uncover misconceptions. Show the video to the class, and then discuss the concept at length. For more advanced classes, provide time for students to choose a video to view and research the underlying concept. Set up a video chat time using one of these YouTube videos and a tool such as Watch Together, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Thinking - David Wees
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (64), number sense (70), questioning (35)
In the Classroom
Subscribe to the Math Thinking blog as part of your ongoing professional development in teaching thinking skills in mathematics. Discuss specific posts with colleagues as you work on questioning techniques in the classroom. Share with administrators and other professionals to help them understand the importance of discussing math thinking strategies in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Three Acts of a Mathematical Story - Dan Meyer
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7 to 12tag(s): equations (120), geometric shapes (135), money (117), percent (58), perimeter (20), variables (14), volume (34)
In the Classroom
Work together with a colleague to learn more about the Three Acts Mathematical tasks strategy. Use tasks in your classroom for enrichment for gifted students, as extra credit, or as weekly homework. Have students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools, reviewed here, to share steps for the problem solving process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Problems of the Month - Inside Mathematics
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (111), problem solving (226)
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Use this site to supplement your Common Core math teaching materials and problem-solving lessons. Share the site with staff members and use as a professional development resource throughout the school year. Share with parents during your math night or as part of your meet the teacher information. Although the site states for school-wide use, individual teachers can use problems in any classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SolveMe Puzzles - The Transition to Algebra (TTA) project
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4 to 12tag(s): logic (163), problem solving (226), puzzles (143)
In the Classroom
SolveMe Puzzles are perfect for use on interactive whiteboards (or a projector) as part of your Algebra lessons. Create a link to the puzzles on classroom computers for student use as part of your differentiated learning options. Be sure to share a link on your class website for use at home. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Thinglink, reviewed here, to explain solutions to puzzles.Comments
It is good to motivate learners to study mathematics subject while playing.Elesio Catalla, , Grades: 0 - 12
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