I think the very first site any teacher needs to have is a Tumblr page. It's a free, easy way to keep track of websites online. What I like about this is that no matter what computer or if I'm on my iphone I can pull up all of my favorite links.
Science Links
A great website to explore all of the "ologies" of science. Each ology has fun activities to learn about the subject, interviews with scientists in field, videos and games. My favorite was the biodiversity link that explained working in museum as an assistant and illustrator.
The Smithsonian Institution Online
Here is a link to one of the most amazing museums in the world, one I hope to visit one day! Browse the current and permanent collections including the original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key which allows you to see the flag and learn about the various pieces missing by clicking on the interactive flag. If you only go to this site for a virtual field trip you are missing out on an incredible resource for educators that allows you to select your state standard, grade level, and subject area to find specific resources to use in your classroom!
Here is a link to one of the most amazing museums in the world, one I hope to visit one day! Browse the current and permanent collections including the original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key which allows you to see the flag and learn about the various pieces missing by clicking on the interactive flag. If you only go to this site for a virtual field trip you are missing out on an incredible resource for educators that allows you to select your state standard, grade level, and subject area to find specific resources to use in your classroom!
Teacher Resources
Rubistar
Rubistar is site that provides a variety of rubrics for many subjects but also allows you to create your own rubric. For those of us who are "rubric challenged" this is great way to learn how to write your own rubric.
Technology for Teachers
Jamendo- Royalty Free Music
This site is filled with an amazing and diverse collection of music that is free and legal to download. I really enjoyed the Hope album by Kendra Springer, beautiful piano music that works well as background music in a slide show or to have on for a little relaxing time in the classroom.
Make Your Own Widget
According to Wikipedia a widget is
- a placeholder for a manufactured device,
- in Computer Programming is a reusable element of a graphical user interface that displays an information arrangement and provides standardized data manipulation.
- a character in Marvel Comics
The site is free, it does come with a few ads that are related to your site's subject. Like most free sites you can pay a fee each month to turn off the ads. So far I haven't had a problem with the ads.
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