Category Archives: grades 6-8

Digital Public Library of America

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Angela Clark

This new site was launched on April 18, 2013 with a specific purpose. It brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world. DLPA

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Johnnie’s Math Pages

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Both of these sites have hundreds of interactive math games that would be great with an interactive whiteboard! Johnnie’s Math Page is for K-5 while Johnnie’s Middle School Math page is for older students.

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ELA Interactives in ReadWrite Think

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

ReadWriteThink is a site developed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. In addition to wonderful lesson plans and websites, there are dozens of interactive tools for students of all ages. From ABC match, … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian History Explorer

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Smithsonian’s History Explorer was developed by the National Museum of American History and offers hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history. The resources emphasize learning history by “reading” objects for the stories they hold about … Continue reading →

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Audacity

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Did you know you have a digital recorder on your computer? It is a free and easy way to record the words of students as they read the words of others or their own. This program is loaded on all … Continue reading →

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Livebinder

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

A “3-ring binder for the web.” This is a great tool for organizing online resources in an easy-to-use format. You can create a livebinder and share it or look through ones that have already been created by others. http://www.livebinders.com/

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Virtual Field Trips

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Would you like to have your students participate in a videoconference with experts in their field? Perhaps you’d like to collaborate with another classroom in another part of the world? For resources to find Virtual Field Trips and collaborations, check … Continue reading →

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GotBrainy: BrainyPics and BrainyFlix

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leslie Cash

This site showcases student creativity in learning SAT vocabulary. BrainyPics are pictures which illustrate a word while BrainyFlix uses video. Beware that many of the videos are blocked (youtube), but it’s still a great site whether you simply look at … Continue reading →

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XTimeline

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Lee Hall

Xtimeline is a free web-based timeline. Easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos. There are numerous timelines already created that may have the information you need. Xtimeline

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Timeglider

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Lee Hall

Timeglider lets you build your own interactive timeline for free. You can use it for history or to plan your project. It lets you zoom in and out, add pictures, and a legend. You can collaborate with others to make … Continue reading →

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Intel – Essential Questions

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Lee Hall

Teachers often struggle to find just the right questions to get their students to think deeply about a subject and thus become engaged with it. Students will learn if you can engage them with the material. This site can help … Continue reading →

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Creately

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Angela Clark

Online diagramming and collaboration; try out the free desktop version. Creately

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WolframAlpha for general math

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Wolfram Alpha is “an engine for computing answers and providing knowlwdge.” Trying to describe just what this means is very difficult, so you might want to watch their 1 minute video to understand. It has always been great for higher math, … Continue reading →

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Google Lit Trips

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Lee Hall

Google Lit Trips have been around for awhile, but we didn’t realize it wasn’t on Tech Treats. They have trips already created for grades K-12 so look and see if some of the literature you are studying already has a … Continue reading →

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Helping with Math

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Leslie Cash

This site is predominantly printable worksheets, but don’t miss the interactives! They would be especially useful with an interactive whiteboard. Subjects include: Addition Algebra Counting Decimals Division Equations & Expressions Factors & Multiples Fractions Geometry Integers Multiplication Percentages Place Value … Continue reading →

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QuizMEOnline

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Angela Clark

Use or create online flashcards, quizzes, and study guides with Quiz Me Online. QuizMEOnline

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Invention & Innovation

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Angela Clark

Site by the Lemelson Center and part of the Smithsonian Institution.  This site contains a useful selection of videos, podcasts, resources, links, and lesson plans for teaching about inventions throughout history. Study of Invention and Innovation

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Tiny.cc

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Lee Hall

Tiny.cc is a URL shortener. These are a must for Twitter or any other character limited site. They make it easier to read, type in, or use in a QR code, too. This site lets you create a free account … Continue reading →

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QR Codes in the Classroom

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Leslie Cash

Here’s a collection of everything you need to know about QR Codes: readers, creators and ideas for using them in the classroom! It’s a part of Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything. http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html

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The Art Zone

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Leslie Cash

This site, developed by the National Gallery of Art, allows students’ creativity to run free! There are several different interactive art sites included that will allow you to: take an American folk art portrait and change everything from the background to … Continue reading →

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The Futures Channel

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Angela Clark

Real Math. Real Science. Real Careers. The Futures Channel has video and activity resources for education. This site provides a selection of educational videos that connect mathematics, science, technology and engineering to the real world of careers and achievement, providing … Continue reading →

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ReadaRoute

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Angela Clark

Join in for this unique interactive reading event – the Idita-read! WorldWide IDEA’s Idita-Read is an online reading-incentive event for K-12 students that mirrors Alaska’s biggest annual sled dog race. Read A Route

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Newseum Digital Classroom

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Angela Clark

The Newseum is located in Washington D.C. and is sponsored by the Ford Foundation.  Newseum Education provides educators with resources for literacy, journalism, and history with their Digital Classroom Web site.  Check out their video lessons, primary documents, and more … Continue reading →

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neoK12 – Educational Videos, Lessons & Games

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Leslie Cash

This is a great site for finding educational videos. In addition, many of the topics include a collection of subject-related pictures as well as games and review activities. Be sure to check it out! NeoK12

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Shmoop

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Lee Hall

There is so much to this site that a description won’t do it justice. You will need to go there to see all the guides on literature, math, biology, US history, mythology, careers, poetry, etc. the pre-made flash cards to … Continue reading →

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