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 Curriculum
Hotspots Here is the latest District Administrators
guide to the best education sites on the Web
LRCE--Louisiana Resource Center of Educators--LRCE
houses a multi-media lending library of 28,000+ items, which can be searched
online. They are a shared resource center for educators in the public, private,
parochial, charter, and home school sectors. Additionally, they provide
workshops and training for Louisiana's educators, an alternative certification
program, and more.
2 Incredible Math sites from the LPPS Math and Science
Partnership (Vickie Leader, Dr. Blount, Janet Tillman, Mercedes Walker)
PowerPoint Lessons
This site includes
templates and
examples
of Jeopardy, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Hollywood Squares games and
other lesson ideas that
were created using PowerPoint.
http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/PowerPoint.htm
CIESE
sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers throughout
the world can use to enhance their curriculum through compelling use of the
Internet. We focus on projects that utilize
real time data available from the Internet,
and
collaborative projects
that utilize the Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around the
world.http://www.k12science.org/currichome.htm
Structural biology, sun-earth connections, an eclipse, colonial America,
Confederate maps, World War II maps, and an essay contest on the First Amendment
are among the topics of 8 new resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching
resources from federal agencies easier to find:
http://www.ed.gov/free
The FREE
site now offers an RSS feed. Get new teaching and learning resources delivered
several times a week:
http://www.ed.gov/free/rss.html
Vicki
Blackwell's Guide to the Internet for Educators-
This site has loads of resources for teachers and administrators including
writing paper templates and book making.
http://www.vickiblackwell.com/
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History
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"Hotchkiss Map Collection: Confederate Army Maps"
contains maps made by Major Jedediah Hotchkiss (1828-1899), a topographic
engineer in the Confederate Army. Hotchkiss created detailed battle maps of the
Shenandoah Valley; some were used by Generals Lee and Jackson. The collection
includes maps from post-war years -- maps with information about railroads,
minerals and mining, geology and history
(mostly of Virginia and West Virginia). (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/maps/hotchkiss/
"Idea of
America Essay Contest"
invites high school juniors to write an essay examining the historical debate
over the benefits and disadvantages of adopting the First Amendment. While its
words are familiar,
the rights it guarantees -- involving religion, speech, free press, public
assembly, and petition -- were modified many times in the First Congress (1789).
Essays must be received
by April 19, 2006. The best essay will receive $5,000. Three runners-up will
each receive $1,000. (NEH)
http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay/index.html
"Smithsonian Source: Colonial America"
offers primary sources and tools for using them in the classroom. Watch an
anthropologist examine skeletons for clues to daily life in Jamestown. Find
lessons on the Boston
Massacre, Stamp Act, patriot women, Pocahontas, and money. Use questions --
built around primary documents -- to explore the clashing views of revolutionary
colonists and loyalist colonists. Examine the political, religious, economic,
and social reasons for the Revolution. (SI)
http://www.smithsoniansource.org/display/topic/viewdetailshis.aspx?TopicId=1004
"World War
II Military Situation Maps, 1944-1945"
contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944, to July 26,
1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the
military campaigns in Western
Europe, showing the progress of the Allied Forces as they push towards Germany.
Some of these 416 maps and 115 reports were used by U.S. commanders. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/maps/wwii/
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Science
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"NASA Connect: Sun-Earth Day"
features teacher guides and other resources for studying sun-earth connections
and celebrating Sun-Earth Day. In "Ancient Observatories," students measure the
movement of the sun and find solar noon. In "Venus Transit," students learn
about scale models and the "astronomical unit," which is used to determine
distances from the earth to other planets and stars. In "Dancing in the Night
Sky," students learn about the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. (NASA)
http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2006/events/broadcasts.php
"Path of Totality: Measuring Angular Size and Distance"
examines the natural phenomena that create a total eclipse. NASA scientists and
engineers introduce a satellite used to make artificial eclipses in order to
learn about the sun's corona. Students measure the angular size and predict the
angular distance of objects in the sky. (NASA)
http://connect.larc.nasa.gov/programs/2005-2006/path_of_totality/
"The Structures of Life"
takes us into the world of "structural biology" -- a branch of molecular biology
that focuses on the shape of nucleic acids and proteins (the molecules that do
most of the work in our
bodies). Learn about the structures and roles of proteins, tools used to study
protein shapes, how proteins are used in designing new medications (for AIDS and
arthritis), and what structural biology reveals about all life processes. Find
out about careers in biomedical research. (NIH)
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/structlife/
"Sun-Earth
Day"
is a series of programs and events throughout the year that culminates with a
celebration of the spring equinox. "Eclipse: In a Different Light," this year's
theme, shows how
eclipses have inspired people to study the sun-earth-moon system. Join this
journey of exploration and discovery in preparation for a total solar eclipse.
(NASA)
http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/
Acronyms
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LOC -- Library of Congress
NASA -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NEH -- National Endowment for the Humanities
NIH -- National Institutes of Health
SI -- Smithsonian Institution
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Curriculum Resources
State Department of Education Resources
Making
Connections
Through the creation of an electronic resource center, Louisiana
teachers access "a one-stop shop" for instructional materials that enhance
teaching, learning, and technology opportunities in Louisiana’s K-12
schools. The Making Connections Builder allows educators to use an online
template to create technology rich, standards-based lesson plans and website
resource previews. Educators may also choose to submit lessons for
publication on the site, or to store lessons in a personal "file cabinet"
for future use or editing.
Teacher’s Guide to Statewide Assessment
For grades 4, 8, and 10 covers:
English and
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Online Database Resources
The La. Department of Education through the Louisiana Center
Educational Technology is offering all public and nonpublic schools FREE
unlimited access to quality information resources via the internet. Students
have free access from home.
Subscription based Products
Gale Group
World Book
Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching
PDF The document contains the
Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching for regular and special
education-II teachers. These are listed first by the major Domain—planning,
management, instruction, professional development, and school improvement. A
descriptive
CAST
-Universal Design for Learning
A non profit education research and development organization
that uses technology to make education more flexible and accessible for all
students, especially those with disabilities. The state department offers
training throughout the year both online and face to face for districts
Louisiana INTECH
Every day of training includes 5-critical areas:
curriculum standards
best pedagogical practices
new designs for learning
classroom management strategies
technical skills
Louisiana
Virtual Schools
The LVS provides Louisiana students with standards-based high school courses
that utilize email and other online and offline resources delivered via the
web by Louisiana teachers. All LVS courses are aligned to the state’s
content standards, benchmarks, and Grade-level Expectations.
Strategies for Effective Teaching Manual
(301 pages)
Designed to assist new teachers in their understanding of the Louisiana
Components of Effective Teaching, Strategies for Effective Teaching in the
21st Century includes over 1,000 innovative ideas to increase the
achievement of Louisiana's students.
National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards
The National Board has developed standards in 27 fields. All NBPTS standards
are based on the National Board’s Five Core Propositions for what
accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. The standards serve as
the basis for National Board Certified.
George Lucas Education Foundation
is a nonprofit operating foundation that documents and disseminates models
of the most innovative practices in our nation’s K-12 schools.
Lesson
Plan Sites
NEW
The Problem Kid Problem Solver-This
site was designed for and by youth professionals.
They have attention-grabbing solutions to stop or manage youth violence, school
failure, truancy, dropping out, family problems, poor motivation, antisocial
behaviors, apathy, bad attitudes, attachment disorder, ADHD, depression,
withdrawal, peer conflict, classroom misbehavior, dropping out, independent
living, anger control problems, delinquency, severe emotional problems,
independent living, and even "girl's problems" like teen pregnancy.
http://www.youthchg.com/
NEW Encarta® Schoolhouse.
A combination of the best resources from
Encarta® Schoolhouse and Microsoft® Education. Enjoy the searchable lesson plan
collection great quizzes, topic guides, and award-winning reference tools
available free of charge.
http://encarta.msn.com/guide/newschoolhouse.aspRES
NEW
Internet Treasures -
These resources were gathered by Region VI TLTC Facilitators and by
participants in the Online course Internet Treasures
http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/VI/InternetTreasures.htm
The
Leeric
site has many excellent links but the "E E Education, Lessons and Activities"
(especially the Interactive, multi-disciplinary, middle school level lessons on
Louisiana Coastal Erosion) are unsurpassed!!
http://www.leeric.lsu.edu
The Lesson Plan Page! Home of the largest collection of lesson plans on
the Internet (over 300)! Listed by subject and grade level.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
Web Links-Thousands of web sites for educators and students,
categorized by type of site or by subject area.
http://www.enc.org/weblinks/
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a
categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional
growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and
learning.
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
Web
Resources
Loads of
lessons that use web sites!! Webquests take lesson plans one step
further, providing not only directions to the teacher, but a stand-alone project
that students can read and follow. Internet resources are embedded within the
webquests."
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
Internet Scavenger Hunts From Education World
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson120.shtml
Quizstar, Trackstar, Rubistar, PBL Checklists, Note Star, R*TEC Teacher, Web
Worksheet Wizard, Casa Notes, Think Tank
http://www.4teachers.org/
Language
arts
"Walt
Whitman Hypertext Archive" features Whitman's poetry & prose, including his
manuscripts, notebooks, & letters. It contains a searchable database of
digitized images of original documents, transcriptions of those documents, &
an elaborate body of introductions, commentaries, & other materials useful
in interpreting Whitman's works. (NEH)
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/whitman/
"Between the Lions" is based on the PBS children's TV series. The site
presents a new story each week with related interactive games & activities
for kids 4-7. It also recommends books for each episode & offers more than
300 tips & resources for helping kids learn to read. (ED)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/lions/
Science
BrainPOP
-Featuring animated movies that explain matters of health, science, and
technology, this site offers useful information in kid-friendly packaging.
If you have the bandwidth to load the Shockwave Flash movies, the site is
very impressive. The site includes banner ads. Grade Level: Elementary,
Middle School.-
http://www.brainpop.com/tech/seeall.html
"Heart of the Rockies" tells how to prepare
for a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park & how to order a Teacher
Activity Guide, which includes activities for planning a field trip to the
Park. (NPS)
http://heartoftherockies.net/
"A Science Odyssey" highlights some the most spectacular discoveries in
science & technology during the 20th century. The site includes an
Educator's Guide with activities, discussion questions, & information for
using A Science Odyssey in the classroom. A resource list supplies
information on books, websites, & other videos related to the programs or
activities. (NSF)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso
Social
Studies
"At
Home in the Heartland" explores family life in Illinois from 1700 to the
present & examines contributions of various cultural groups to the state. It
includes maps, timelines, historical artifacts, & lesson plans for teachers
Grades 3-12. (NEH)
http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/welcome.htm
"DoHistory" shows how to piece together fragments of the past & research the
lives of ordinary people. It also features an interactive case study built
from research conducted for "A Midwife's Tale," a book & film based on the
200-year-old diary of midwife/healer Martha Ballard. (NEH)
http://www.dohistory.org/
"History Matters" is designed for high school &
college teachers of U.S. history survey courses. The site offers teaching
materials covering the period 1876 to 1946, first-person primary documents,
& threaded discussions on teaching U.S. history. Emphasis is given to
materials that focus on the lives of ordinary Americans & involve students
in analyzing & interpreting evidence. (NEH)
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/
"My
History is America's History" is a place to share family stories & photos,
make family stories part of American heritage, & explore other people's
experiences. The site includes tips for preserving family memories &
treasures, a guidebook detailing things you can do to save America's
stories, & teaching resources for all grade levels. (NEH,WHMC)
http://www.myhistory.org/
"Pulse
of the Planet" provides a two-minute "sound portrait" of Planet Earth each
weekdaythat is broadcast over 300 public & commercial stations around the
world. This website includes an effort to learn about the ways people
observe or celebrate the seasons of the year. (NEH,NSF)
http://www.pulseplanet.com/
"Salem
Witchcraft Papers: Transcription & Archival Project" introduces the infamous
Salem Witch Trials of 1692 & presents information on other aspects of the
history of Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts. The website
features rare documents including the complete 1692 Salem Witchcraft Papers,
narratives of witchcraft cases, historical maps, & answers to frequently
asked questions. (NEH)
http://etext.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/index.html
"Your Place in Time: 20th Century America" highlights five generations of the
20th century & looks at everyday technologies that shaped each of those
generations. Each exhibit is presented through a series of vignettes. The
site offers classroom activities & links for teachers. (NEH)
http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/ypit/index.html
Math
Sites
Having
trouble finding math sites? Or any other subject sites. The Education Index has
a great listing of sites in all subjects (including P.E.) and at all levels. The
sites are listed by subject and by alphabetical order and a brief description of
each site is given.
Mathematics Resources on the Internet at
Education Index
Louisiana
Sites
From Agriculture to Zoos, Plantations to Festivals! Everything about Louisiana
at every grade level! The Louisiana Center for Educational Technology put
together this list of resources as part of their Louisiana INTECH Training.
Louisiana Web Sites from LAINTECH
Technology
Sites for Educators
Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators
has an Annual Conference. Find out more at:
http://www.lacue.org/
Making Connections-La. Content Standards,
Lesson Plans, Web Site Resources, Software Products, State Assessments and
More from the La. Dept of Education Site.
National Technology Standards for Students K-12
-Condensed version of the ISTE standards
Wondering what educational software to buy for pre-kindergarten
through twelfth grade students? This excellent site provides
up-to-date evaluations by trained teachers, principals and other
professionals. As well as the criteria for those evaluations. Visit
the
Sothern Regional Education Board's Website at: www.sret.sreb.org
or
www.evalutech.sreb.org
Louisiana Resource Center for Educators is a Unique Service for K-12
Educators Who Work in Private, Parochial and Public Schools in
Louisiana. The LRCE Supports Learning in the Classroom in Three Ways:
A Multi Media Lending Library, Workshops for Teachers, Consultation Services
in a Variety of Content Areas. Remember Livingston Parish teachers are
members!!
http://www.lrce.org
From Now On the Educational Technology Journal
http://www.fno.org/
K-12 Technology Sites for Teachers
http://www.ginaotto.com/technologysites.html
Research
Sites
The Internet Public Library is an awesome collection of resources and
references befitting it's name. There are also sections for Teens and for Youth
as well as for Librarians. Be sure to check it out.
Internet Public Library at: www.ipl.org
Landmark Citation Machine Citation Machine
Citation Machine is an interactive Web tool designed to assist teachers and
students in producing reference citations for crediting information from other
people.
http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/index.php
Gale Group Databases
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