Links for Teachers

 
 
1. Internet 4 Classrooms - I use this site almost daily.  It is organized by 
grade level or subject area and according to TN spi's.  I incorporate it 
into my lessons and use it for individualized instruction. It also has great 
tutorials for teachers on PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/k12links.htm

 
 
2. Daily Math Review - This is in pdf format.  I also use my projector and 
marker board. Scroll down the page and below the math you will find good 
writing with math tasks.
http://elementarypgms.brevard.k12.fl.us/Math.htm

 
 
3. Math manipulatives - This has great visual manipulatives on all grade 
levels.  Use them to present to the entire class or for individual 
enrichment.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/index.html

 
 
4. Funbrain - My students use this page at home or during free time in the 
classroom.
http://www.funbrain.com/teachers/index.html

 
 
5. Powerpoint collection of Jefferson county - A great collection to help 
you get started in your classroom.  When you find one you want to check out, 
most are listed as view or download.  If you want to modify one to fit what 
you are studying, you will need to download.  Remember that some of these 
may be copyrighted.
http://jc-schools.net/ppt.html

 
 
6. Here is an example of the kind of  Powerpoint you might find on the JC 
list.  Remember, some of these are copyrighted.
http://jc-schools.net/write/games/ChallengeGruchy.ppt

 
 
7. Read a good story - Celebrities read the books.  Some are A/R. My 
students loved this site.  I used it during breakfast the week of TCAP.
http://www.storylineonline.net/

 
 
8. Academic vocabulary games - This is another good resource from Jefferson 
County Schools.  Simple powerpoint games are provided for review.  You can 
download and edit.  Remember to always give credit to the originator who is 
sharing with you.
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/

 
 
9. Great info for lesson planning - This is Jefferson County's site.  Check 
out the scope and sequence for lesson planning ideas.
http://jc-schools.net/curr/index.htm

 
 
10. Tennessee CRT Performance Indicators - This is in a nice format by grade 
level and subject area with assessed spi's.
http://jc-schools.net/curr/TNperformance.html

 
 
11. State of TN site - CRT Indicators - Same info as above plus more on TCAP.
http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/tsachrcspi.shtml

 
 
12. Schoolyard geology - "Wish you could take more field trips? You can! 
Your own schoolyard is filled with great geologic features! This website is 
filled with activities and examples of what to look for to turn your 
schoolyard into a rich geologic experience."  USGS
http://education.usgs.gov/schoolyard/index.html

 
 
13.  Need step by step for Powerpoint?  This will give you instructions and 
let you learn at your own pace.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm

 
 
14.  Geospy - Great games!  I like the continents game for third grade.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geospy/

 
 
15. Great games plus tools for the teacher from Ambleside School in the UK- 
Many of these are student created.  There are great interactive hundred 
charts and a functioning calculator to project for instruction.  Remember 
money is different and audio may present a problem.
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/numeracy.htm

 
 
16. The yuckiest site on the web - Belches, boogers,gas, stinky pits, and 
more.  It is science after all!
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/

 
 
17. Houghton Miflin Education Place - Don't forget about your textbook 
sites.  This is a great resource for planning in any subject area.
http://www.eduplace.com/

 
 
18. Monthly sites to visit.
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/zones/professional/Featured/July.htm

 
 
19. Create your own Bingo cards courtesy of I4C. This is terrific for study 
and review and is totally easy to customize.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/excel_files/review_bingo.xls

 
 
20.  Cool Timer!
http://www.vickiblackwell.com/timer.html

 
 
21.  Interactive activities - Listed by subject area, adaptable to grade 
level.  Create a timeline, grow a prarie, investigate simple machines.
http://www.gckschools.com/trc/resources.htm

 
 
22.  More powerpoints for classroom use.
http://www.graves.k12.ky.us/powerpoints/

 
 
23.  America the Beautiful - This site has loads of info on every state, 
great pictures and maps.  For more, click home to Grolier.
http://go.grolier.com/

 
 
24.  PageWorks - This site has beautiful animated art work that the artist 
makes available for teacher website use.  Be sure to read her terms.
http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html

 
 
25.  This is the site where the scrolling LED Name tags were purchased.  
They are called "DIGIGR8 LED Name Card".  Just input the product name in the 
search box.  Email me if you think of additional ways to use them.
http://www.geeks.com/