September | October 2007 - Online Resources and Virtual Field Trips
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 • 5:00-7:00pm
Kingsley Charter School • Dunwoody, Georgia
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 • 5:00-7:00pm
Glen Haven Elementary School • Decatur, Georgia
Minutes
Presenters: Therese Boston and Les Smee from the Georgia Tech Research Institute
The Internet brings a world of information to the fingertips of educators and students. During this workshop, you will be able to view a selection of K-12 online resources ranging from student news sites, online activities, classroom resources and technology applications. There will be lab time to evaluate the websites. Also, plan to bring some of your favorite online resources to share with other attendees.
Resources
Art
Astronomy
- Amazing Space
- Cool Cosmos
- Explore! Fun with Science
- StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
- Cosmic Quest
- Discovery.com: Space Guide
- NASA Quest
Biology
- BioInteractives
- Interactive Body
- Beetles
- Animal Diversity Web
- Sea Otters
- Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
- Woodland Park Zoo
- AmphibiaWeb
- Frog Dissection
- Hummingbirds.net
- Migratory Bird Center
- Field Trip Earth
- Monterrey Bay Aquarium
Ecology
English
- Reading Is Fundamental
- Imagination Cubed
- ABC Teach
- Learn to Read at Starfall
- StoryPlace: The Children’s Digital Library
- Grammar Bytes
Geography
History
- History Wired
- History and Politics Out Loud
- World History: HyperHistory
- History Channel - Classroom
- From Revolution to Reconstruction: Presidents
- National First Ladies’ Library
- Culture & Change: Black History in America
- Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms
- History Matters
- Eyewitness to History
Mathematics
- Money Central Station
- U.S. Mint for Kids
- Visual Fractions
- That Quiz – Math Test Activities
- Fun Brain
- Ask Dr. Math
- Math in Daily Life
- WebMath
- Change Maker
- MathWorld
- Project Interactive
Online News
Research Skills & Tools
Reviews
- TechLearning Product Reviews
- TechLearning Web Picks
- Education World: Site Reviews
- Tech Product Reviews
Science
- Chemicool
- NOAA Education
- Cool Science for Curious Kids
- The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
- Amusement Park Physics
- Human Body and How it Works
Teaching Ideas
- Scholastic
- PBS
- NOVA
- Education World – Teaching Students with Special Needs
- ESL Resources, Handouts and Exercises for Students and Teachers
- eThemes | eMINTS
- The Education Podcast Network
- Awesome Library – K-12 Education Directory
- Fun Brain
- Smithsonian Education: Language Arts
- Smithsonain Education: Science and Technology
- National Geographic Education Guide
- Time for Kids