It's now the 4th year of the Google Science Fair, and students who are 13-18 years old are encouraged to enter. In partnership with Virgin Galactic, Scientific American, LEGO Education and National Geographic, this competition has seen incredible inventions, including a battery-free flashlight, and an anti-flu medicine. Deadline is May 12, 2014. Here's a video clip of 17 year old Eric Chen, who is working on an anti-flu medicine.
Friday, February 14, 2014
34 Lessons, Games and Resources for Language Arts Teachers
Currently, Language Arts teachers have their own tab at the top of this page, with resources on Digital Storytelling, Shakespeare and Poetry. Today I have updated the list to also have lesson plans and resources for all grade levels. The most recent list is below. As always, please share your additions by commenting below.
LESSON PLANS
LESSON PLANS
10 Great Language Arts Lessons- from We Are Teachers;
Discovery Education Lesson Plans-covers grades 9-12; over 500 listed!
English and Language Arts-Based Lesson Plans-the Lesson Plans Page; grades noted when you choose the lesson
Growing Up With Crayons-lesson for upper elementary/middle school level; from EBSCO
Interactive Whiteboard Activities- from Scholastic; grades K-9
Language Arts Lesson Plans-from TeAchnology
Literature and Language Arts Lessons- from EDSITEment; grades K-12
PBS Learning Media-covers English Language Arts and Literacy; all grades; choose from many subcategories
Smithsonian Education-varied topics cover grades K-12
Spelling City Lesson Plans- vocabulary; videos, worksheets, games
Teachit Lesson Plans- vast number of resources!
Top 25 Lesson Plans for 2011- from Thinkfinity; grades are labeled- K-12
RESOURCES AND GAMES
Cliche Finder- 3,300 index cliches
Common Core English Language Arts Resources- from ShareMyLesson
Curriki's Language Arts Resources-small listing covers all grades
English ELA Review Games- pick your grade level
Funbrain Game Finder
Grammar, Usage and Mechanics- from Writer's Choice; grade 9
Guide to Grammar and Writing- over 400 references
Hemingway- students can analyze their writing with this app
Integrating Technology into the Language Arts classroom
Language Arts for Middle and High School- long listing
Language Arts Games on Gamequairium
Middle School Reading Interactives- listing includes language interactives, grammar help, general comprehension stories and much more
Online Language Arts Games- from TeacherVision
PicLits- inspired picture writing
Popular Technology Resources for Reading and Language Arts- covers K-12; from TeacherVision
Powerpoint Presentations on Authors- for grades K-6
Reading, Writing, Grammar- Mr. Donn's extensive site is loaded with resources for K-12
Teaching English as a Language- from Web English Teacher; links for ELL and ESL teachers
We Are Teachers- reading, grammar, spelling vocabulary
Writing Prompts- huge listing of resources!
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Throwback Thursday Begins Today!
So many things have changed in our profession; the card catalog is a thing of the past. Computers now handle everything from book circulation to inventory, and when the electrical power or Internet fails us, work comes to a standstill. Beginning today and every Thursday after, I will be posting cool photos and graphics from yesteryear. Please share your own photos and links below.
I am going to add this poster to my retro library poster collection!
Elvis Presley took out this book in 1948 when he was in 8th grade!
Really tall card catalog, or short librarian?
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Why We Need Libraries...
I saw this video on Larry Ferlazzo's website about the importance of libraries. It will move you for sure. Please share with other librarians.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Enseignez-Vous FRANÇAIS? Voici 21 Places Pour Trouver des Ressources
When I attended elementary school in New York City, I was placed in French classes in 4th grade. Didn't have a choice. Some of us went to Spanish class and some went to French. So began my 8 years of study, which ended in 11th grade, when it became too hard and I just gave up. Today, as a media specialist teaching in a 7-12 public school with a large Hispanic population, the subject of French was recently dropped from our curriculum. As I work to complete the World Languages page on this blog, (Spanish and Italian are done) here are my choices for the best sites for teaching French.
RESOURCES
American Association of Teachers of French
Chez Renee
eTools for Language Teachers- site caters to beginner French
French Newspapers and Magazines- from ipl2
Le Figaro- online news, sports, French culture
Le Monde- newspaper
Nice Matin- daily news of the French Riveria, Cote D'Azur, Var and Corse
Radio France
TV5Monde- grammar and vocabulary
LESSON PLANS / GAMES / PUZZLES
Digital Dialects: French Language- interactive games include these subject areas: colors, clothing, food, verbs, numbers, animals and much more
French Bingo Games- Hello,World lets you choose from many different categories, including clothing, animals, food, birds, school, home
French Lesson Plans- from TeAchnology; nice listing
French Lesson Plans- from ShareMyLesson
French Lesson Plans and Resources
French Lesson Plans for Secondary Grades 6-12- from BigHub Education
French Teacher Resources- from Lesson Planet
French Word Searches
Fun Learning French Games
Interactive French Lessons- from the BBC; students learn primary French
Les Chevaliers du Château des Champions- French teacher shares students' work; shares lessons and resource link
Step-by-Step French Lessons - for younger learners
RESOURCES
American Association of Teachers of French
Chez Renee
eTools for Language Teachers- site caters to beginner French
French Newspapers and Magazines- from ipl2
Le Figaro- online news, sports, French culture
Le Monde- newspaper
Nice Matin- daily news of the French Riveria, Cote D'Azur, Var and Corse
Radio France
TV5Monde- grammar and vocabulary
LESSON PLANS / GAMES / PUZZLES
Digital Dialects: French Language- interactive games include these subject areas: colors, clothing, food, verbs, numbers, animals and much more
French Bingo Games- Hello,World lets you choose from many different categories, including clothing, animals, food, birds, school, home
French Lesson Plans- from TeAchnology; nice listing
French Lesson Plans- from ShareMyLesson
French Lesson Plans and Resources
French Lesson Plans for Secondary Grades 6-12- from BigHub Education
French Teacher Resources- from Lesson Planet
French Word Searches
Fun Learning French Games
Interactive French Lessons- from the BBC; students learn primary French
Les Chevaliers du Château des Champions- French teacher shares students' work; shares lessons and resource link
Step-by-Step French Lessons - for younger learners
Monday, February 10, 2014
Middle School and High School Teacher Librarians: I Need Your Help
I've always known that my library budget was very limited, but I would like to work on getting more money. (Wouldn't we all?) In order to have the facts on my side, I need you to take a quick anonymous survey. Once I have enough information, I will use it to campaign for more money. Thank you for taking a moment to help out.
Valentine's Day is February 14th: 36 Websites to Share the Love
Elementary school teachers take note: your search for ideas and activities has ended. I have collected a list of worksheets, activities, puzzles, games and coloring pages to celebrate Valentine's Day. Certain items apply just to K-2 students.
A to Z Teacher Stuff Valentine's Day Resources
Activities For Valentine's Day- nice list from Internet4Classrooms
A to Z Teacher Stuff Valentine's Day Resources
Activities For Valentine's Day- nice list from Internet4Classrooms
ESL Holiday Lessons: Valentine's Day
Four Valentine Activities- from Yummy Math
Heart Shaped Writing for Valentines
Four Valentine Activities- from Yummy Math
Heart Shaped Writing for Valentines
HotChalk Lesson Plans Page- lesson plans and resources for Valentine's Day; many class subject areas covered
How to Make a Heart Pocket
Jan Brett Valentine Selections- from the author
One Heart, Two Hearts- a Valentine's Day book
How to Make a Heart Pocket
Jan Brett Valentine Selections- from the author
One Heart, Two Hearts- a Valentine's Day book
Recipes for the Sweet Tooth- preschool ideas
Songs and Poems for Valentine's Day
Spelling City- words for Valentine's Day
Songs and Poems for Valentine's Day
Spelling City- words for Valentine's Day
Valentine Reading for Kids
Valentine's Day- from Education World
Valentine's Day- math problems from the Franklin Institute
Valentine's Day Chemistry
Valentine's Day- from Education World
Valentine's Day- math problems from the Franklin Institute
Valentine's Day Chemistry
Valentine's Day Lesson Plans- from TeAchnology
Valentine's Day Math Stories- from EdHelper
Valentine's Day Technology Lesson
Valentine's Day Videos- from WatchKnowLearn
Valentine's Day Math Stories- from EdHelper
Valentine's Day Technology Lesson
Valentine's Day Videos- from WatchKnowLearn
Sunday, February 9, 2014
New to This Blog? Here Are the Top 10 Posts So Far.......
If this is the first time you our visiting the blog, welcome. My name is Julie Greller, and I'm a media specialist for grades 7-12 in a New Jersey public school. I'm always trying to find great free resources for K-12 teachers, and keep an especially large collection for my fellow school-librarians/media specialist. (Check out the tab at the top) Below you will find a list of the top ten posts I have made since I started the blog here three years ago. Feel free to drop me an email if you are looking for specific resources you don't see here. My email is cybrarian77 AT gmail DOT com.
1. 39 Sites For Using iPad in the Classroom
2. 35 Social Networking Programs Other Than Facebook and Twitter
3. 10 Places to Find Back to School Templates
4. 64 Sites for Digital Storytelling Tools and Information
5. 10 Resources for Book Report Templates
6. 24 Places to Find Bulletin Board Display Ideas
7. Why Not Use Political Cartoons in Your Teaching? Here Are 15 Places to Find Them
8. Thousands of Science Fair Project Ideas! Find Them on These 25 Web Sites
9. 44 Things That Are All About Dewey (The Dewey Decimal System, That Is)
10. Let's Teach Our Children About Copyright: 15 Sites Which Can Assist You
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1. 39 Sites For Using iPad in the Classroom
2. 35 Social Networking Programs Other Than Facebook and Twitter
3. 10 Places to Find Back to School Templates
4. 64 Sites for Digital Storytelling Tools and Information
5. 10 Resources for Book Report Templates
6. 24 Places to Find Bulletin Board Display Ideas
7. Why Not Use Political Cartoons in Your Teaching? Here Are 15 Places to Find Them
8. Thousands of Science Fair Project Ideas! Find Them on These 25 Web Sites
9. 44 Things That Are All About Dewey (The Dewey Decimal System, That Is)
10. Let's Teach Our Children About Copyright: 15 Sites Which Can Assist You
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