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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site 
 "This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics." The site is focused on pre-kindergarten to eighth grade educators' needs and has lesson plans and display ideas. Carol Hurst is a "nationally-known storyteller, lecturer, author and language arts consultant." http://www.carolhurst.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Literature & Books Last updated May 31, 2006 Curricular Resources
A collection of teachers' curricula on a wide range of subjects including various aspects of literature, student diversity, music, environmental science, law, film, science, race and ethnicity, political science, folklore, art and architecture, theater, history, adolescents and their health, technology, the sixties, and many more. From the Fellows of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/ Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Jul 19, 2002 EDSITEment
Designed to help educators integrate the Internet as a standard classroom resource, this site covers valuable online resources for teaching English, history, art history, and foreign languages. The Lesson Plans describe teaching goals, skills, and suggested activities in great detail. EDSITEment is a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of the Great City Schools, MCI WorldCom, and the National Trust for the Humanities. http://edsitement.neh.gov/ Topics: Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Feb 11, 2004 Education World
The site supports K-12 school administrators and teachers by providing information on lesson plans, curriculums, books in education, school administration, special themes, and educational Web site reviews. Browse or search by keyword a database of more than 120,000 educational sites. Advanced search features include keyword searching by title, description, or URL, grade level, and age of link. Includes holiday resources, a School Administrators Archive, and a World School Directory. http://www.education-world.com/ Topics: Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 10, 2005 Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM)
Annotated directory of Internet lesson plans, curriculum units, and activities pertaining to K-12 subjects. Users can browse sites by subject or keyword, desired grade or education level. They can also search by subject, keyword, title, and full text of the site description. Sources include the Living SchoolBook, the American Museum of Natural History, the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse, Math Forum, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. From the U.S. Department of Education. http://thegateway.org/ Topics: Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Dec 21, 2003 Lesson Plans Library
A searchable collection of hundreds of lesson plans. Browse by grade level and subject. Each plan includes objectives, materials, discussion questions, procedures, evaluation, suggested readings, and related links. Also includes quizzes, puzzles, and a glossary. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated May 26, 2008 March Into Spring
This theme page features a collection of classroom "teaching resources for special events in March." It includes lesson plans, classroom activities, online projects, and book reviews for spring, Women's History Month, nutrition, art and music, and the Iditarod sled dog races. From Education World. http://www.education-world.com/a_special/march.shtml Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Musical Genres Last updated Feb 11, 2004 National Geographic Education Guide
A searchable collection of National Geographic sites with lesson plans, projects, photographs, printer-friendly maps, and a Teacher Community . http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 27, 2002 New York Times: Learning Network
This "free service for students in grades 3-12, their teachers and parents" offers background information on news stories, news quizzes, lesson plans and classroom activities, links to related resources, suggested family discussion topics, and other features to help with an understanding of current events. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/ Topics: Lesson Plans, News Last updated May 4, 2005 PBS Teachers
Thousands of "high-quality preK-12 educational resources. Here you'll find classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. We provide thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations. These resources are correlated to state and national educational standards." http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Recreation, Television Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Pics4Learning: Copyright-friendly Images for Education
This site consists of thousands of images for legal use by teachers and students. Pictures can be browsed by topic and there is an advanced search. Lessons contains several lesson plans that integrate graphics. There are related links. http://pics.tech4learning.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Internet, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections, Web Design and Management Last updated May 5, 2005 Smithsonian Education
This site is a gateway for Smithsonian education resources for teachers, families, and students. The site features lesson plans, field trip guides, print and online resources, opportunities for professional development, and other materials for teachers. The family section highlights "the fun things to do" at Smithsonian museums. The student section includes illustrated essays, online "IdeaLabs," and suggested books. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 25, 2003 Smithsonian Institution
Site of the national museum of the United States, which comprises several history, science, and technology museums; art galleries; the National Zoo; numerous research facilities; libraries; and outreach programs. Features information about exhibitions, museum events, and membership. Includes lesson plans and other resources for educators. Searchable. http://www.si.edu/ Topics: Education, Lesson Plans, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Dec 10, 2004 Teachers' Domain
"Online, multimedia resources for the classroom and professional development," targeted at K-12 teachers. Includes videos, lesson plans, and more. Most of the content requires registration (free) for access, but a fairly lengthy tour of the site answers questions about what users will find. Produced by public radio station WGBH Boston. http://www.teachersdomain.org Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Notable People Last updated Jun 14, 2005 A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Web Site
Find links to "the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web." Features homeschooling laws, lesson plans, advice on homeschooling teens, support group and community networking resources, distance learning programs, ideas for field trips, and much more. Maintained by a parent with homeschooling experience. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 18, 2005 World Book
This online, fee-based, encyclopedia offers some good, free information. Children can come here for background on selected current news and events. Monthly features include: biographies of famous people born during the month, important dates, and a quiz. The Parent and Teacher Resource Centers includes suggestions for helping children with their studies, along with outside links to study aids, and lesson plans for teachers. Check the Parents section for the Typical Course of Study commonly used or recommended for kindergarten through grade 12. Use the site map to find everything available. http://www.worldbook.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 24, 2005 |
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