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Language
Arts, Writing Websites
The Internet is an incredible resource for teachers and for students. From handouts to interactive games for students, the Internet can provide opportunities for students to build their writing skills and to master the fine points of grammar. It is recommended that teachers review each site to determine whether or not the site meets the needs of the particular learning environment. Please note that some Language Arts, Writing sites are intended specifically for teachers to refresh their own skills or to obtain handouts that can be used as practice activities in the classroom.
This
site shows the five basic steps in the writing process:
prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing.
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This
extensive site was developed by Jonathan Mueller. The
site provides materials on how to use authentic tasks
and/or assessments in the classroom.
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This
online text developed by the
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This site provides information on hundreds
of common errors found in writing, as well as focusing
on the misuse of words.
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Downloadable
graphic organizers are available free from this site.
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The
Teacher’s Freebie Directory provides downloadable graphic
organizers and hundreds of writing prompts.
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An interactive
site for the basics of grammar, games change periodically.
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This
website acts as a resource guide for all things related
to grammar and includes rules and examples for all areas.
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The GED Testing
Service website provides examples of questions on the
Language Arts, Writing portion of the GED plus information
on the GED Tests.
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Wide
variety of graphic organizers with information about their
use.
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Professor
Charles Darling at
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This
interactive spelling game includes hundreds of words and
never uses the same list twice. It is challenging, but
excellent for helping students with more difficult words.
In Game 1 you must find the word that is spelled correctly.
In Game 2, you find the incorrectly spelled word and correct
it.
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This
is a comprehensive online textbook covering all aspects
of the writing process.
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One
of the most extensive collections of advice about writing
found on the web. About half of the more than 75 handouts
address punctuation and grammatical issues and include
exercises for the user. Others focus on style and reference
formats and give advice about the writing process itself.
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The
project includes print materials that may be purchased,
as well as access to RAFTS prompts that can be generated
electronically.
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This site provides two levels of difficulty.
Excellent resource for students who have problems with
spelling.
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An
easy-to-understand guide to correct grammar. This online
version contains the complete original text. It is filled
with tips on how to write clearly and correctly and how
to avoid the most common grammatical errors.
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An online course
in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates.
However, this guide is useful to anyone who is interested
in the English language.
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A
wealth of information on the writing process, NCTE has
developed national standards for assessment and evaluation
in the area of English. One of the 29 standards for assessment
and evaluation in the NCTE report states that "control
of the conventions of Edited American English - spelling,
handwriting, punctuation and grammatical usage should
be developed primarily during the writing process.”
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This
site is maintained by the Corporation for Educational
Technology and the Indiana Department of Education. The
site includes extensive writing resources for the classroom
teacher.
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Writings
from different levels, including high school, can be located
at this site.
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Choose
from over a dozen different story titles and then fill
in the blanks for different parts of speech. After you've
identified all the words, click and a nonsensical story
will be made with them.
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This
site includes general to specific grammar tips as well
as a writing section with style guides and other resources.
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This site includes
eight word games that students can play alone or as a
group.
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This site provides
a HyperGrammar resource, as well as activities for the
classroom.
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A
report on business and the need for writing within the
workplace from the National Commission on Writing, College
Board.
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Language
Arts, Reading
There are many excellent sites from which to obtain research on the adult reader, as well as online lesson plans, activities, strategies, and games. Internet libraries provide a wealth of reading materials for all levels of readers.
All websites reviewed 2012.
Reading
books online that can be downloaded free from this online
library.
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Extensive
site developed by Jonathan Mueller. This site provides
materials on how to use authentic tasks and/or assessments
in the classroom.
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Lists and links to the top 5% educational sites on the Internet. The list
changes and adds new sites based on usage.
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Online
learning activities for adult education students in a
variety of content areas. The articles are high interest
with questions and activities.
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This
site explains how to analyze content, language, and structure
in reading texts.
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This
site offers idea pages for teachers, reading materials
at different levels, and ESL websites.
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Sponsored
by The Detroit News, NIE Online provides links to daily
lesson plans for use in teaching current events. The site
also includes an index of weekly plans.
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All
types of interesting reading materials, as well as videos,
can be found on the Discovery Channel.
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Education
with Student News from CNN
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This site provides teachers with instructional
materials for integrating current events across the curriculum.
A student section keeps students in grades 6-12 aware
of the latest news of interest to them. Lesson plans,
background material, profiles, links to useful Internet
sites, and forums for interaction with other teachers
are also included.
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This
site provides teachers with a wide variety of different
types of graphic organizers with information about their
use in the reading process.
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Find
out everything you wanted to learn about heteronyms at
this one site.
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Online games are provided to strengthen
vocabulary skills.
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International
Reading Teachers Association (IRA)
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A professional organization of reading
teachers from all levels, IRA provides resources, research,
and professional development in the area of reading.
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Web-delivered instruction with full text of newspaper story and activities
to test comprehension assist teachers in using authentic
texts with different levels of learners.
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Explains
the elements of a short story and provides activities
for the classroom.
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NCSALL (The
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An
excellent site for research and practice for those teaching,
managing, or setting policy in adult literacy education.
Professional development programs and publications, such
as Focus on Basics are available.
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Reading
Skills in Business: Information from Answers.com
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Strategies for assisting students in
building the skills they need to be successful readers
in the workplace.
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Online activities that check students’
comprehension skills.
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Free downloadable reading comprehension
worksheets.
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All types of reading resources and
materials from the
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Printable worksheets for reading comprehension
and vocabulary.
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This
is a free online public library with references, books,
stories, and newspapers from all over the world.
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All
types of online games and activities for students to use
in order to enrich their vocabulary.
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Lots of fun activities and interactive
games that assist students in learning such vocabulary
fundamentals as root words.
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This
site includes eight word games that students can play
alone or as a group.
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Social
Studies Websites
The area of social studies
provides students with the content knowledge, intellectual skills,
and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship
in a participatory democracy. The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) defines social
studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences
and humanities to promote civic competence." Many students
lack adequate content or background knowledge in the different
areas of social studies. The World Wide Web is an excellent
resource for information, as well as graphic literacy resources
and audio and video presentations.
All websites reviewed 2012.
An overview of the constitution and important
Supreme Court cases is provided easy-to-understand language.
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A great website from the Library of Congress
that lets you explore many different events in American
history.
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An overview of history and government
developed as part of The American Revolution—an HTML
Project.
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An overview of key historic documents and the events that surrounded them,
speeches, landmark Supreme Court cases.
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This site provides information on political
and social history and American literature
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This site provides basic information
and classroom resources for civic education.
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This
site provides background information on some of the most
famous war photos of the past.
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From
the Encyclopedia Britannica, this site provides a chart
of inventions and historic events that accompanied them.
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This
site sponsored by the U.S. Archives provides transcripts
as well as samples of major historical documents, including
Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, etc.
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Civics Online A Michigan
State University online program.
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This
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The Constitutional Topics pages at the
USConstitution.net site are presented to delve deeper
into topics than are provided on the Glossary Page and
FAQ pages of this site. This website is a wealth of information.
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This site includes cartoons from over
sixty cartoonists on a variety of topics, plus a teacher’s
guide, games, and activities. The site stays current.
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An interactive, multimedia history of the
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This
site provides lessons for the classroom. Different areas
of economics are included in the lessons.
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From Revolution to Reconstruction
and What Happened Afterwards
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From the Department
of American Studies University of Groningen, the
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Teaching history through inventions is
one way of helping students connect background knowledge
to different historic times. This site is sponsored by
the National Academy of Engineering.
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HistoryWorld is a general-knowledge website that is designed
for adults with an interest in history. It approaches
history as a narrative, making full use of chronology
or sequence of events.
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This
site provides information on constitutional issues, as
well as landmark decisions from the courts.
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases &
the Bill of Rights
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This site is a wealth of information on landmark
Supreme Court cases, as well as the Constitution and Bill
of Rights.
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The
Library of Congress has historic documents, as well as
timelines and articles that can be downloaded for classroom
use.
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This
site provides free outline maps that can be printed for
and used in the classroom.
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The website of the National Archives.
All types of educational units and copies of national
documents are available from this governmental site.
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This
site provides students with tools to create their own
graphs, an important skill in social studies.
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The professional organization for educators
in the different areas of social studies, this site provides
materials, research, educational standards, and resources
for use in the classroom.
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National Council on Economic Education
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The
professional organization for educators in the area of
economics. This site provides academic standards for the
teaching of economics.
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From
PBS, lessons on political cartoons are provided for classroom
use.
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This
site was developed by the Washington Post and provides
information on historic cases.
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An excellent
source for lessons in all areas of social studies is provided
at PBS Teacher Source.
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This
site provides songs from different periods of American
history that can be downloaded.
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Excellent resources for the classroom
that are produced by Visa are included at this website.
Educators may order sample materials and access lesson
plans k-college.
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Public
Policy Inquiry – Campaign Finance – Supreme Court Cases
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From
the Hoover Institute, this site has extensive information
on campaign finance and legislation/court cases on this
interesting topic.
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This site provides information on landmark Supreme Court
cases including resources for teachers, such as lesson
plans, questions, background information, etc.
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg
Law Center provides summaries of landmark cases on this
site.
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The
History Channel provides both historic and current topics,
readings, audio and video recordings, and lessons for
the classroom.
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This interactive site focuses on issues with money and
credit. Excellent ideas for the classroom that are pertinent
to the adult student, as well as great hands-on activities
for students.
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The History Channel.Com provides information
on events that occurred in history, such as: Automotive,
Civil War History, Cold War History, Crime History, Entertainment
History, Literary History, Old West History, Technology
History, Vietnam War History, Wall Street History, WWII
History.
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Different
types of displayable maps are free to download from this
site.
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Provides
a wide range of publications, including biographical sketches
of important figures in
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Science
Websites
From videos to content knowledge to fun activities and experiments, the Internet is an incredible resource for teachers and for students. The following science sites are filled with great information. It is recommended that teachers review each site to determine whether or not the site meets the needs of the particular learning environment. Please note that some sites are intended specifically for teachers to refresh their own skills in Science or to obtain handouts that can be used as practice activities in the classroom.
All websites reviewed 2012.
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News,
video clips, games, and lots of activities for the science
classroom from the American Broadcasting Company.
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The
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Lots
of different information on the “ology” of science, such
as astronomy, archeology, etc. from the
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Analytical
Chemistry from
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Lots
of great websites on chemistry, plus some fun ones like
the T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project. Includes lectures and materials
for all levels of chemistry.
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Learn
about science behind merry-go-rounds, roller coasters,
bumper cars and more.
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The
Habitable Planet is a multimedia course for high school
teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental
science. The Web site provides access to course content
and activities developed by leading scientists and researchers
in the field.
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Explore science
concepts in force and motion and come away with a deeper
understanding that will help you engage your students
in their own explorations. With science and education
experts as your guides, learn more about gravity, friction,
air resistance, magnetism, and tension through activities,
discussions, and demonstrations.
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Learn
what causes rain, thunder, tornadoes and more.
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Bad
Science by Alistair B. Fraser
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This page is maintained by Alistair B. Fraser in an attempt to sensitize
teachers and students to examples of the bad science often taught in schools, universities, and offered in
popular articles and even textbooks.
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From
space to the human body to, this interactive site allows
learners to discover many different facets of science.
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A site devoted to science and Bill Nye's television show
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This is the place
to go to learn about cells, chemistry, physics, and geography.
Although the title says for kids, the handouts and information
are great for anyone.
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These online exhibits cover a wide range of science topics, from Aging
and Ice to Robots and Weather.
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There
are tons of online cartoons videos to watch and fun quizzes
to take. There
is a fee for this site.
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This
site can be used by teachers and students. Lots of great
interactivity and resources on the basics of cells. Retrieved
from the World Wide Web at:
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Chem4Kids
/Biology4Kids/Physics for Kids
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Designed for students, covering basic topics in the areas of chemistry,
biology, and physics. Great overview of the topics with
reading materials, activities, and games.
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An
overview of the basics of chemistry as developed by a
high school student. Good graphics and easy to understand
text.
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Although the site
is developed for kids, there are lots of fun activities
and games for all. The Yuckiest Site on the Internet may
not be for everyone, but may provide students with a laugh,
while learning a little about science.
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Delights
of
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This is a collection of three dozen experiments and demonstrations, two
photo libraries and streaming chemistry video.
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The website has lots more information than even the channel. Lots of interactivity with
excellent videos, interactivity, and high-level games.
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Virtual tour of a tropical rain forest, tropical savannah, mid-latitude
deciduous forest, desert, subarctic taiga and polar tundra.
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Science
teacher materials to use in the classroom.
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Resources
and lessons for all levels of science.
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Eisenhower
National Clearinghouse
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Resources on math
and science research and education. Fee based service.
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The latest information on the environment. Good source of information
and graphics.
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Information
on things that surround us each day from About.com – all
from the world of chemistry.
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Since
1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums
to build a site on the World Wide Web. The site contains
over 15,000 articles and displays including interactivity regarding scientific concepts.
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Ever
wondered what the biggest, the baddest, and the best are
in the natural world? This is the place to find out and
to learn about the latest in science and technology.
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Information
on physics concepts with interactive activities. Great
site with easy to understand explanations of such things
as “Why Satellites Don’t Fall!”, “First One Down” “the
G Factor”, etc.
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Includes
science articles, games, science cams on the web, science
crossword puzzles, even science poetry and cartoons.
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Excellent collection of online resources and activities designed to create
curiosity and promote science in everyday life.
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ProTon Don is an
online interactive game on the periodic table.
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Games,
activities, and fun things to do with science.
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Fantastic images
of the auroral displays.
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Information
from a chemistry course. Includes a free newsletter.
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Developed by the
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This
site is geared towards adults and high school students.
It shows you how lots of things work, like cds and engines.
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Invention
Dimension from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Invention Dimension
is a fun-filled and at times wacky approach to making
learning about invention exciting for the kid in all of
us. Have some fun with the invention games and explore
the wealth of inventor and invention resources, including
inventor profiles and patent guidelines.
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Lawrence
Hall of Science, University of California Berkeley
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Great
site for materials, lessons, and even online experiments
for all ages.
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The
laboratory that never sleeps! Great database full of questions
answered by scientists who are experts in their field
from the
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MEDtropolis/Columbia
Virtual Body
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A
website built for the latest health information that will
educate and entertain. Site has information, as well as
activities and games for exploration. Excellent Shockwave-based
interactive tour of the human body includes such activities
as “Organize Your Organs” and “Build a Skeleton.”
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A wealth of hands-on
and exploration in the world of science. Displays change
frequently.
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Visit
an electricity, fractal, and electron microscope exhibit,
among others, online.
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High
quality magnified microscopic images of blood, cells,
animals, diseases, microbes, pollen, yeast, molds and
plant and animal tissue. Fun to test your knowledge about
what some of the images are.
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Offers a wealth
of information including information on recent and ongoing
space probes such as the Mars and Jupiter explorations.
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Made for teachers and students, includes online projects and events which
fill your classroom full of excitement and higher level
thinking.
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More
of NASA's wealth: Briefs, Educator's Guides, Educational
Programs, Wallsheets, Lithographs, Slide Sets and Videotapes.
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NASA's salute to elementary space science with an emphasis on hands-on
activities that make sophisticated concepts meaningful.
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Covers all science
topics with information, pictures, animations, quizzes,
and glossaries.
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From
U.S.G.S., this is an online archive of current and general
earthquake data, as well as station codes and coordinates.
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The
National Science Teachers Association is a professional
organization of science teachers from kindergarten through
college. Professional development, research, and resources
are an integral part of this website.
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NOAA
Education Advancing Environment Literacy (National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration)
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Great ideas and
websites for teachers and students regarding weather and
our world.
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Science Friday:
Making Science User Friendly, National Public Radio (NPR)
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NPR’s
teaching materials to accompany the station’s Science
on Friday programs.
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From
BusyTown and Engineer It to WaterWorks and Virtual Tours,
this site offers all kinds of online experiences for experiencing
Science.
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This Smithsonian
exhibit looks at the power of the ocean and, according
to the site's opening comments "plumbs the depths
of the watery world.
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Highlights
and background information on every Science-based PBS
program on the air; check out the Science for the Classroom
link.
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Periodic
Table of Comic Books James Holler and John P. Selegue Department of Chemistry.
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Takes
the periodic table and uses comics that use this element
in them. Very creative!
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A
really cool place to learn all about science and people
who work in specific fields.
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This
Miami Museum of Science site introduces acids and bases
to students.
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This
site communicates the importance of latest physics research
and the people who are doing it.
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Project
SkyMath: Making Mathematical Connections University Corporation for mathematical Research
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The site provides
ideas for using middle level math skills in science classes.
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Great
experiments to do in the classroom with explanations of
basic concepts attached.
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This website from
the British Broadcasting Company provides different activities
and lessons in the area of natural science.
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Organized
lists of lessons and resources from museums and science
organizations are included on this site.
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Billed
as a science cyber community for teachers, students, and
researchers of science, this site seeks to make connections
between science and everyday life. A great website filled
with sites on all of the different types of science –
from biology to chemistry to physics. Includes freeware
and shareware. A nice science site with
links for teachers and students alike; rather graphically
intensive.
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A
site which provides Internet exploration of science museums
and resources for science educators. This
site is devoted to scientific inquiry.
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A hub of science and technology information for student and teachers.
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Space
science information for the classroom.
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Well-designed
and nicely formatted original online exhibits and activities
covering ten high-interest science topics.
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A
well-compiled list of sites for students in the area of
the sciences is provided on this site.
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Lesson
plans with activities in all areas of science for K-12.
Part of the Thinkfinity.
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A
science magazine that has been around for over 70 years.
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Newsletter for science teachers published by UCAR and SIRS, Inc., an
educational publisher.
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Lots
of interactive stuff to do. Definitely visit the "You
Try It" link.
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E-solutions for
science. Articles on biological, environmental, and physical
science. Registration is required, but it is free.
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Listen only if you
dare! Fun science songs that can be downloaded for the
classroom.
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The site is a teaching resource providing
lesson plans, worksheets, and activities for upper elementary
and middle school science teachers. All resources on this
site are copywritten, but are free to distribute to students
in your classroom.
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This
site contains classroom ready lessons on: water quality,
chemical change, food additives, human nutrition, and
science challenges.
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A
multimedia public education project designed to raise
awareness of the world ocean and the life within it.
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A
multitude of science topics explored through an examination
of the brain and our senses; sophisticated subject matter.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Lots
of fun songs that can be downloaded for use in the classroom.
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A traveling exhibition developed by the Ontario Science Centre and presented
by the Materials
Research Society with the support of the National
Science Foundation. Lots of interesting materials
on the “study of stuff.”
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An
already prepared drill on the Periodic Table is available.
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A
great overview of the basic areas of atoms, molecules,
elements, physical chemistry, images, and solutions.
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Resources for the
classroom. Must register to use the site but it is free.
Includes short audio and video files for use in the classroom.
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The Lab is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's online gateway to
science, including original material, news, features and
forums.
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This Web site is
simply hours of fun and a wealth of information.
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Particle
Data Group.
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The Physics Classroom and Mathsoft Engineering & Education, Inc.
Great information on how to teach basic physical principles
in the classroom.
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The
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Lots of materials
and ideas from a science teach project.
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Choose
your topic and go to the top ten sites as identified by
the Exploratorium in
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This
is the site of the human man and woman with lots of graphics.
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Try
Science New York Hall of Science
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TryScience is a partnership between
IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS),
the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC),
and science centers worldwide. The site provides activities
from over 400 science centers worldwide, including on
and offline activities and experiments.
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Friendly
format presenting data and activities from the U.S.G.S.;
check out FrogWatch and
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Lessons
for the different competency areas of earth and space
science. Lessons include graphics and can be viewed in
Spanish.
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Learn
all about volcanoes!
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The
Weather Classroom presents all kinds of online interactive
resources for students and teachers; worth investigating.
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University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and the
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Aimed at generating
interest in physics among people of all ages and backgrounds.
The heart of the program is a fast-paced presentation
of physics demonstrations carefully chosen to be entertaining
as well as educational.
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World
Weather Project Department of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
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WW2010
(the weather world 2010 project) is a WWW framework for
integrating current and archived weather data with multimedia
instructional resources using new and innovative technologies.
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Hands-On
Science Experiment Websites
Although
many of the websites listed above have experiments, demonstrations,
graphics, activities, and lesson plans included, here are a
few to get you started on “hands-on” experiences with science.
Lots
of experiments which are easy to use in any type of classroom.
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Watch the movies
and view information on the eye. Includes directions for
doing an actual dissection =,
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Different edible
experiments for the classroom.
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A
free dissection system for use in the classroom.
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The
name says it all as most products for these experiments
are found in one’s home.
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The Fun Science Gallery
provides practical experiments sure to motivate students
to engage in science.
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Science experiments
that are fun and easy to implement in the areas of physics,
chemistry, biology, and weather.
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On
line games, activities, and lessons for basic science
areas.
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Little
Shop of Physics – The Amazing Physics of
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The Little Shop of Physics is a
collection of hands-on science experiments that are designed
to be used by students at all grade levels, K-16.
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This
is indeed “Bill Nye, the science guy” with lots of activities
and applications for science.
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Interesting
information and applications for science.
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Physical
science experiments.
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Easy science experiments
that can be done with materials available around the house.
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Science experiments
that are easy to do by adult students.
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The
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Experiments
regarding the study of atoms.
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Experiments
online and with directions. Fun activities for all types
of science.
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Mathematics
The
Internet provides wonderful resources for the classroom teacher
in all areas of mathematics. From online textbooks to professional
development to lesson plans to games to printable worksheets,
the following websites are useful when developing lessons.
All
websites reviewed 2012.
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This site has hundreds of pages of basic math skills, interactive practice,
challenge games and random math problems.
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Activities and strategies
for teaching algebra and how to solve different types
of problems.
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The Math Lab provides
courses online in basic and more advanced algebra.
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This course provides
a great introduction to algebra for teachers and students.
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The
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A full online algebra
textbook is provided by James Brennan,
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This course provides
a great introduction to geometry for teachers and students.
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Although these are
courses for elementary and middle school teachers, this
online course of study is great to get started with different
math strategies and ideas.
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Click on the worksheets and create your own drills.
You can specify the number of problems per page, types
of problems, etc., and create free printable worksheets.
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This site provides an overview of different terms
and theorems in the area of geometry from Saltire Software.
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Lots of activities are provided, including fact sheets
and worksheets, for adults in the area of mathematics.
Skillswise from the BBC is developed for the adult student.
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Mathematic games that can be used in the classroom
to teach critical thinking and problem solving skills
are included on this website.
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Although it says 4kids, this site has something
for everyone. Here is a fun way to learn more about math
in a way that is interactive and has a lot fun stuff to
do. Amusement park designed especially for fun and learning.
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A site of lots of resources, games, and activities for
all different levels of math.
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Eisenhower
National Clearing House for Math and Science (ENC
Online)
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Although there is a nominal fee for this site, goENC has
over 27,000 print
and multi-media curriculum resources and professional
development materials.
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Free lesson plans, professional development, and an Internet
library are just a few of the items on Florida TechNet.
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This website includes
interactive math activities from H & H Publishing
Company.
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Movies and activities
connect math to the real world.
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Activities, games, and puzzles are provided in basic areas
of mathematics.
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Online games in all different areas of mathematic
make this a fun and informative site.
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This
site is filled with information and activities for different
levels of geometry.
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Lots of different
topics on a variety of geometric topics are included on
this site.
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An introduction to the study of geometry is provided
in understandable terms.
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Great
lesson plans for all areas of mathematics at all levels
from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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Algebra
information and professional development for middle and
high school teachers is provided by the Annenberg Foundation.
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This site provides an introduction to the basics of geometry.
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This site contains numerous links to science and
mathematics materials and resources.
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This Annenberg online site provides materials for applied
math skills in daily life.
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This website contains hundreds of links to math websites.
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Puzzles, games, activities, algebra etc. for all ages
are provided on this site. Need to sign up for free weekly
newsletter.
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Professional organization for teachers of mathematics.
Research, publications, national standards, and general
information are available at the site.
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All types of virtual
manipulatives for use in the classroom from algebra tiles
to fraction strips. This is a great site for students
who need to see the “why” of math.
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Lesson plans and lots of activities for all math levels
are included in the teacher section of PBS.
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Information on basic math and algebra written for the
adult audience.
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If
you’re looking for practical algebra lessons, then look
no further. This site gives great practical tips, hints,
and provides algebra examples and common error patterns.
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Check
out the games in mathematics, as well as in the other
areas.
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This comprehensive math website provides articles,
lesson plans and support for any topic in mathematics
from K-12 through advanced college courses. The site provides
students with sample problems in every mathematical area.
"Ask Dr. Math" allows students to ask about
math problems and receive an answer via the Internet.
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Choose your topic and go to the top ten sites as
identified by the Exploratorium in California. This site
changes so check often.
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